Working Cows

By Clay Conry

What's Working Cows about?

The Working Cows podcast gives you something to think about as you seek to maximize the effectiveness of your cattle operation and the joy your family receives from this lifestyle.

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Working Cows episodes:

04.22.2024
Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture
Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the state of agriculture in 2024. We discuss, among other things, the unfathomable occurrence of dust storms simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what...
04.15.2024
Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens
John Haskell of Ranch Right joined me to discuss the philosophy and practice behind managing tax burden. We talk about the importance of getting this right as well as some considerations when increasing profitability of a struggling business. Thanks to...
04.08.2024
Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle
Logan Pribbeno of the Wine Glass Ranch joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to follow the cattle cycle. After missing the opportunity presented by the market high of 2014 Logan and his dad made a concerted...
04.01.2024
Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted
Bret Davis, of Horsemanship as an Art, joined me to talk about his philosophy for keeping his young family mounted on good horses they can trust. We discuss his views on training kids to ride as well as somethings maybe...
03.29.2024
Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later
Alejandro Carillo joined me to talk about the journey they have been on from 250 cows with 6 months of supplemental feeding to running 500 cows with only sea salt as a supplement during one of the worst droughts in...
03.25.2024
Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast
Cal Hardage, Host of the Grazing Grass Podcast, joined me to discuss his operation, his podcast, and how he and his dad go about making changes on their operation. We discuss the importance of patience and open-mindedness as well as...
03.19.2024
Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients
Brian Dougherty has been writing a series of articles on the Understanding Ag website regarding managing nutrients. The series deals with carbon cycling as well as how nutrient mismanagement is affecting water quality. We talk about what healthy alternatives look...
03.13.2024
Ep. 354 – Cooper Hibbard – Experimenting with Composite Breeds
Cooper Hibbard of Sieben Land and Live Stock joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to develop a composite that fits their environment in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. We discuss the process of introducing new breeds...
03.04.2024
Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western
Clayton Marxer, Host of the newly minted, Living Western podcast joined me to discuss his motivations for starting the podcast. We talk about what makes him uniquely qualified to host this podcast as well as some of his dream guests....
02.26.2024
Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters
Ryan White, Founder of SnapLands, joined me to talk about how SnapLands is helping people measure what matters. He shares his own personal journey from an urban context to the expansive landscapes of the west. He also shares some stories...
02.19.2024
Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself
Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, and Doug Voss, board members of the Soil Health Academy, joined me to discuss how the program is constructed and what schools they will be offering this year. We talk about their programs like Battlefields to...
02.17.2024
Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel
I was privileged to be the Master of Ceremonies at the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Soil Health Conference. As part of those duties, I was able to moderate a panel discussion with Glenn Elzinga, Jay Fuhrer, Cooper Hibbard and...
02.12.2024
Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life
David Bahnsen is the Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer for the Bahnsen Group where he oversees the management of over $4.5 billion in client assets. He joined me to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and the Meaning...
02.05.2024
Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows
Glenn Elzinga a rancher from Idaho joined me to discuss their business model and how it helps them do the best things for the land, the people, and the bottom line. We discuss how they paid nearly $500,000 in labor...
01.29.2024
Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food
Dr. Shawn Baker joined me to discuss what ranchers can do to help win the war on food. We discuss topics including the role of the Beef Check-off, regulatory capture, and the nuts and bolts of the carnivore diet. Thanks...
01.22.2024
Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature
In this replay of episode 121 I discuss developing heifers in sync with nature with Gabe Brown. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: UnderstandingAg.com SoilHealthAcademy.org
01.19.2024
Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper
Zack Smith, inventor of the StockCropping, joined me to discuss the results after the fourth season of stockcropping. This is the second time he has stockcropped those acres and they are seeing some incredible advantages in terms of profitability and...
01.15.2024
Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle
Jeremy Engh a rancher from Virginia and member of the Red Devon USA board joined me to discuss the history of Devon cattle in America. We also discuss the upcoming World Red Devon Congress Tour coming this Spring. Thanks to...
01.08.2024
Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life
Cody Spencer joined me to talk about the 5 M’s Framework that helps to guide the new Grazing for Life Course from Integrity Soils. We discuss the importance of each of the 5 M’s and how they relate to one...
01.01.2024
Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com
Amy Hay a rancher from British Columbia joined me to discuss her family’s journey into ranching and direct marketing. We talk about how Amy, from Scotland, and her husband Scott, from New Zealand, met in France and decided to land...
12.28.2023
Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified
Doug Peterson and Salar Shemirani joined me to discuss Regenified. A company founded by the partners at Understanding Ag to help ranchers, farmers, and supply chains certify the products they offer as regenerative. We discuss the process of becoming certified,...
12.25.2023
Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas
Today I share a reading of the Christmas story from Luke’s Gospel. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (717) 580-1458 Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant...
12.18.2023
Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions
Jeffrey Mundell, a ranch manager at the Gabilan Ranch near San Juan Bautista, CA, joined me to discuss the recent Buckaroo Traditions Gathering for which he provided the announcing services. We talk about the role of Vaquero horsemanship in the...
12.12.2023
Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability
Tom Krawiec, Author of Ranching Like a 12 Year Old, joined me to discuss how to evaluate pasture profitability. We talk about how this method puts the power in the rancher’s hand to make decisions about how to approach a...
12.05.2023
Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management
Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno of Landscape Function Management joined me to discuss their unique take on analyzing landscape function. We discuss what properly functioning landscapes look like as well as ways to discover the limits of our landscape’s potential....
11.28.2023
Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks
Aaron Berger of the Beef Watch Podcast and the University of Nebraska Extension joined me to discuss the ins and outs of grazing corn stalks. We talk about the advantages of this strategy as well as how to overcome some...
11.20.2023
Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews
Vance Crowe of Legacy Interviews joined me to discuss his passion for capturing the deep wisdom possessed by those who have gone before us. We discuss the process of helping people get comfortable with talking about their history as well...
11.13.2023
Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust
Nic De Castro, CEO of LandTrust, joined me to talk about how LandTrust is helping landowners clear some of the hurdles related to leasing hunting rights. We talk about how they help landowners overcome issues related to marketing hunting opportunities,...
11.06.2023
Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions
Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me once again to talk about the way that RMC’s Executive Link program helps people make good decisions. We discuss the reasons why now is a great time to be in EL...
10.30.2023
Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force?
I recently had a chance to give a keynote at the Montana Farm Bureau District 6 Fall Fest. It was a great evening of food, conversation, and celebration of the harvest. My goal was to answer the question “How do...
10.26.2023
Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees
Tom Krawiec of Alberta, Canada joined me to discuss his process for managing and training employees. We talk about his process of tell me, show me, watch me. We also discuss his how his experiences in the oil field have...
10.16.2023
Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG
Javier Mesta a rancher and businessman from Chihuahua, Mexico joined me to discuss the profitability of Ultra-High Density Grazing. We discuss the logistics of moving 4 times per day as well as the progress he has been seeing from a...
10.09.2023
Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG
Enrique Guerrero joined me once again to give an update on the mine land regeneration project. We also discuss what Enrique has learned as he has implemented Ultra-High Density Grazing on his home ranch over the last 9 years. We...
10.06.2023
Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers
Kent Donica an instructor with Understanding Ag as well as a stocker operator from Oklahoma joined me to share some of his wisdom from his decades in the stocker business. We talk about the importance of discipline, stockmanship, and knowing...
10.02.2023
Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps
Nick Jackson of Jackson Regenerational Farm in Maine joined me to discuss the ins and outs of their food scrap collection service. We talk about the required infrastructure, the benefits to their business, as well as what it looks like...
09.25.2023
Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons
Alex Johnston a land manager from the UK joined me to discuss his perspective on the American Landscape and American Regenerative Agriculture. We talk about the differences and similarities between American and UK agriculture as well as the process he...
09.18.2023
Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing
Alan Newport a journalist and rancher from Oklahoma joined me to discuss his experiences with Ultra High-Density Grazing. We talk about the benefits, the challenges, and the lessons he has learned as he has journeyed into this style of management....
09.15.2023
Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock
Jeremy Sweeten, part of the team at Understanding Ag and a farmer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, joined me to talk about what they are doing to add value to lower value land. We talk about the benefits of...
09.11.2023
Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes
Taking a little different approach this week and sharing with you some recent Bonus Content I have released to Patreon Supporters. These are just four episodes that are fairly indicative of what you get as a Patreon Supporter. Maybe someday...
09.04.2023
Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep
Jeremia Markway joined me to discuss his experiences regarding adding hair sheep to their existing livestock operation. We talk about the advantages of hair sheep from a soil health perspective as well as how they compliment a cow herd. We...
09.02.2023
Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening
Chuck Schembre, a soil scientist and consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the application of soil health principles to gardening. We talk about the seasons of a healthy garden as well as cover crops, mulching, the need...
08.28.2023
Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman
Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) joined me to discuss some of the things she has been working on since being elected as a Representative in Wyoming’s only legislative district. We discuss the Electronic Animal Identification and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling...
08.22.2023
Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change
Kate Sabino, a grazing intern at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, joined me to discuss a laborer’s perspective on the changes they have been making in the Dairy Division at Wolfe’s Neck. We discuss the changes that...
08.18.2023
Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero
Monte Bottens of the Ag Emerge Podcast joined me to discuss his soil health journey. We discuss his experiences with consolidation, integrating livestock, and adopting soil health principles. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com...
08.14.2023
Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns
Austin Maness, COO of Harvest Returns, joined me to talk about the unique way that they are approaching agricultural funding. We talk about how the process works, who can participate on the investment side as well as who is best...
08.14.2023
Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management
Morgan Hartman from Understanding Ag joined me to talk about how we apply soil health principles to turf managment in this country. We talk about golf courses, lawns, and the amount of irrigation and chemical application that occurs on these...
08.08.2023
Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection
Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me once again. This time we discuss how to select the most profitable genetics from our herd. We talk about removing the crutches, the way to choose between two equal animals, as well...
07.31.2023
Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation
Mark Firth, CEO of Arrowquip, joined me to talk about some of the trends they are paying attention to in the industry. We talk about the increasing demand for beef as well as the increased interest in a new generation...
07.24.2023
Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness
Marisa Tolsma joined me to discuss the journey she and her family have been on towards increasing levels of health. We discuss the GAPS diet, the roll of fermented foods, as well as the importance of sea salt for human...
07.17.2023
Ep. 312 – Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health
Lynn Hoover joined my wife Miranda and me at our kitchen table after a pasture walk at our place to discuss what we can do to improve our herd and range health without defaulting to synthetic solutions. Thanks to our...

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Working Cows episodes:

Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture

Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens

Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle

Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted

Ep. 357 – Alejandro Carillo – Drought: Plan Now or Pay Later

Ep. 356 – Cal Hardage – Grazing Grass Podcast

Ep. 355 – Brian Dougherty – Managing Soil Nutrients

Ep. 354 – Cooper Hibbard – Experimenting with Composite Breeds

Ep. 353 – Clayton Marxer – Living Western

Ep. 352 – Ryan White – Measuring What Matters

Ep. 351 – Kim Barmann, Eric Fuchs, Doug Voss – Investing in Yourself

Ep. 350 – Elzinga, Fuhrer, Hibbard, Smith – Soil Health Conference Panel

Ep. 349 – David Bahnsen – Work and the Meaning of Life

Ep. 348 – Glenn Elzinga – Solving Problems with Cows

Ep. 347 – Dr. Shawn Baker – Winning the War on Food

Ep. 346 – Replay – Gabe Brown – Developing Heifers in Sync with Nature

Ep. 345 – Zack Smith – Pivoting the StockCropper

Ep. 344 – Jeremy Engh – The Deep History of Devon Cattle

Ep. 343 – Cody Spencer – Grazing for Life

Ep. 342 – Amy Hay – SellBeefDirect.com

Ep. 341 – Salar Shemirani and Doug Peterson – Regenified

Ep. 340 – Clay Conry – Merry Christmas

Ep. 339 – Jeffrey Mundell – Preserving Buckaroo Traditions

Ep. 338 – Tom Krawiec – Evaluating Pasture Profitability

Ep. 337 – Graeme Hand and Kevin Muno – Analyzing Landscape Function Management

Ep. 336 – Aaron Berger – Grazing Corn Stalks

Ep. 335 – Vance Crowe – Legacy Interviews

Ep. 334 – Nic De Castro – LandTrust

Ep. 333 – Dallas Mount – Making Good Decisions

Ep. 332 – Clay Conry – What is Your Labor Force?

Ep. 331 – Tom Krawiec – Managing and Training Employees

Ep. 330 – Javier Mesta – Profitable UHDG

Ep. 329 – Enrique Guerrero – Implementing UHDG

Ep. 328 – Kent Donica – Succeeding with Stockers

Ep. 327 – Nick Jackson – Using Food Scraps

Ep. 326 – Alex Johnston – Broadening Horizons

Ep. 325 – Alan Newport – Ultra High-Density Grazing

Ep. 324 – Jeremy Sweeten – Adding Value to Land and Livestock

Ep. 323 – Clay Conry – Patreon Bonus Episodes

Ep. 322 – Jeremia Markway – Adding Hair Sheep

Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening

Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman

Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change

Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero

Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns

Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management

Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection

Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation

Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness

Ep. 312 – Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health