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Ruminating with RealAg is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Amber Bell that focuses on all things bovine. We’re here to chew the cud on everything from the latest in cattle genetics, to how t... more
FAQs about Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture:How many episodes does Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
November 13, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 35: An adoption curve for record keeping, health, and welfareFor cow-calf producers, keeping herds efficient and profitable often comes down to adopting practical management practices that make sense on the ground. Whether it’s testing feed, improving records, or using pain control at branding, small changes can have a big impact. To better understand how these practices are being used, the Beef Cattle Research Council... Read More...more46minPlay
October 15, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 34: Learning to lead and listen — from a ranch hand's perspectiveClear, calm communication can make all the difference on a ranch, something Etienne Poulin has learned first-hand from working as a ranch hand across Australia and Canada. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Poulin to talk about what communication looks like from the employee’s side, and how it... Read More...more50minPlay
October 02, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 33: Restoring riparian areas one hoof (and dam) at a timeRiparian areas, those green, ribbon-like zones along streams and rivers, are some of the most productive and ecologically important parts of the landscape. But when it comes to grazing livestock, they’re also among the most fragile. How do producers balance water, forage, and habitat without sacrificing one for the other? This episode of Ruminating with... Read More...more50minPlay
September 17, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 32: Custom feeding as the next herd management moveWinter feeding options can be complex, there are many layers that go into decisions on feed source, supplements, fencing, watering and so much more. Now to throw another layer into the mix, what about custom feeding? While custom feeding cattle at a feedlot might seem like a fairly straight-forward process, there are a lot of... Read More...more52minPlay
September 04, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 31: Are fall cover crops worth it before the snow flys?When the nights turn crisp and the drill is parked, is it still worth chasing green? This Ruminating with RealAg episode tackles the late-fall question: what to do when it feels “too late” to seed cover crops, and whether a few leaves before snowfall can still pay back in soil health or livestock feed. Host... Read More...more53minPlay
August 20, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful tools or expensive toys?Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour in the beer gardens, or exploring booths filled with the latest gadgets, there’s usually something new to take home — sometimes a tool, sometimes an idea. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Sean... Read More...more53minPlay
August 06, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 29: Building soil by building biology"You're growing soil, that's your crop, and your plants and animals are tools to do that." In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Dr. Kris Nichols, founder and principal scientist of KRIS Systems, joins host Amber Bell to discuss the world beneath our boots. While the two discuss a lot of the finer details of... Read More...more56minPlay
July 16, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 28: What total grazing means for livestock, soil, and profitIn this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Jaime (Jim) Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching to unpack the principles of “total grazing.” With decades of experience in dairy nutrition, agronomy, and accounting, Elizondo shares his global perspective on livestock productivity, soil regeneration, and adapting grazing systems to work with—not against—nature.... Read More...more39minPlay
July 02, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 27: Avoiding shocks: electric fencing for the real world of ranchingIt's pretty safe to say that the evolution of electric fencing has been a game changer when it comes to giving farmers and ranchers cost-effective, flexible solutions for rotational grazing, riparian protection, and keeping wildlife out of bale yards. While putting up an electric fence sounds like a straightforward process, there are a lot of... Read More...more55minPlay
June 18, 2025Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 26: Tracking the return of New World ScrewwormAnyone who’s worked with livestock knows just how many threats exist—diseases, toxic plants, and parasites can all put animal health at risk. It’s up to ranchers and feedlot operators to do everything they can to protect the animals in their care. One threat that had been nearly forgotten, until recently, is the New World Screwworm,... Read More...more28minPlay
FAQs about Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture:How many episodes does Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.