Working Ranch Radio Show

By Justin Mills

What's Working Ranch Radio Show about?

Providing thought provoking information for Ranchers that have a desire to be Sustainable and Profitable. From cows, to land, to people, and technology... issues every ranch deals with. Hosted by Justin Mills, a 4th generation Wyoming Rancher.

A production of Working Ranch Magazine.

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Working Ranch Radio Show episodes:

05.11.2024
Ep 167: Weather Outlook: Summer & Fall… Brrr?
Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the full program as we look at our extended weather forecast for the summer and fall across North America. He’ll discuss what lies ahead as a La Nina weather pattern begins to take shape....
05.04.2024
Ep 166: Bird Flu… What If!!
It's more about the "unknown" than the "known" when it comes to Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Dr. Fred Gingrich, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, is my guest today as we discussed the Influenza Type A H5N1 outbreak now being confirmed...
04.27.2024
Ep 165: Hey! What’s This About? GPS Tags (701X) & FerAppease
Today you get to listen in as I talked with two, totally unrelated, products in our ranching industry that I am considering using on our ranch. The first is GPS tags in livestock. Rob Paxson with 701X lays out how...
04.20.2024
Ep 164: Right Way. Right Time. Maximizing the Potential in Your Cull Cattle
It’s all in the Title when it comes to Cull Cattle Management… Right Way… Right Time. Trey Patterson (Padlock Ranch) and Patrick Linnell (CattleFax) join me today as we discuss the details of a guide to Cull Cattle Management called...
04.13.2024
Ep 163: Status of Using Antibiotics, Implants, & Feed Supplements w Dr. Michael Apley
The use of Antibiotics, Implants, and Feed Supplements... honestly it feels like the start of an awkward conversation. However, Dr. Michael Apley (KSU) unpacks these topics as we not only talk through the history of Antibiotics in our food animals,...
04.06.2024
Ep 162: “Product of USA”… Changes in Beef Labeling w Leo McDonnell
The USDA closed the loophole that requires IF a beef product CHOOSES to be labeled a "Product of the USA" it must be Born, Raised, Slaughtered, and Processed in the USA. Leo McDonnell is my guest as we get his...
03.30.2024
Ep 161: What Does Kansas Have To Do With Your Cattle Operation?
Over 6 million head, that’s the size of the cattle herd in the state of Kansas and today Matt Perrier (Dalebanks Angus & host of Practically Ranching), 5th generation rancher from Eureka, KS, walks us through the history of the...
03.23.2024
Ep 160: Let's Try To Simplify The Questions On Estate Planning
Estate Planning... a topic nearly every ranch family will have to… or has dealt with. Attorney Dal Houston walks us through the various topics like: the difference between a Will and a Trust; the difference between a Revocable Trust and...
03.09.2024
Ep 159: Lameness… A Canary in the Coal Mine w/ Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier
It's the second most costly animal health issue in our industry… Lameness. And today Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier is my guest as we discuss the factors that contribute to animals coming up lame. We'll talk about nutrition, the environment and even...
03.02.2024
Ep 158: What’s The Value of A Good Bull w Dr. Mark Johnson
Buying bulls in a BIG investment. Dr. Mark Johnson with Oklahoma State University Extension is back with us to bring into context some practical insight when searching for and buying bulls. It starts with defining the purpose and role that...
02.24.2024
Ep 157: Estate Tax Exception Roll Back & Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust
The Estate Tax Exception amount is set to roll back from 13 million per person to 7 million at the end of 2024 and attorney Dal Houston returns as a guest to explain the details. We’ll discuss options that can...
02.17.2024
Ep 156: Pondering Over the 2024 Cattle Market Projections w Clint Berry
Simple Supply and Demand indicated the Ranchers are going to have leverage for the next few years. Clint Berry, Marketing Rep for Superior Livestock joins us as we work through the CattleFax projections for 2024. The US Beef Cattle herd is...
02.10.2024
Ep 155: Do WE really know what THEY want? w/ Lamar Steiger
Lamar Steiger returns as a guest in his role both as a rancher and a consultant to beef retailers as we discuss the value in knowing and understanding more about the end user of our product, we call Beef. We’ll also...
02.03.2024
Ep 154: Shifting Policy Against Agriculture... from public lands to climate initiatives
How does a case in Idaho over stock water rights on public lands have a much broader implication? That’s basically the crux of our conversation today as Gage Zobell with the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney walks us through...
01.27.2024
Ep 153: USDA Grading… Coming To An Independent Processor Near You?
The USDA recently launched a pilot program that will allow local or independent beef processing facilities the ability to get official USDA Grading… remotely. Lia Biondo & Patrick Robinette with the US Cattlemen’s Association join me today to talk about the...
01.20.2024
Ep 152: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 2: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
It’s Part 2 in our series on Beef on Dairy. Dr. Ty Lawrence of West Texas A&M University and director of the Beef Carcass Research Center, continues walking us through this topic. Last week he provided an overview and then...
01.13.2024
Ep 151: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 1: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Beef on Dairy... today is Part 1 of a two-part series looking at that segment of our cattle industry. Dr. Ty Lawrence of West Texas A&M University is one of the most recognized experts on this subject. Today we will...
01.06.2024
Ep 150: Getting The Year Started On The Right Foot w Allan Crockett
With the start of a new year let’s stop and think about what we want in the year ahead. While we may know what we’d like to accomplish, what we end up doing is often something different. Ranching Consultant and...
12.30.2023
Ep 149: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 4 to 1!
It's the final show of 2023, and the last of a three-part series where we have been counting down the top 12 shows of this past year. We started at 12. We've worked all the way down to number five...
12.23.2023
Ep 148: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 8 to 5
We continue with part two of a three-part series of shows as we are counting down the top 12 shows of 2023. Last week we started at 12 and worked down to 9. This week we'll start at the 8th...
12.16.2023
Ep 147: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023:12 to 9
Today, it's the start of a three-part series of episodes as we look back over 2023 and bring to you highlights from the top 12 shows. Today we'll start at number 12 and work down the number 9th ranked show...
12.09.2023
Ep 146: Two Interviews... Mineral Program Equals Longevity & Rancher Round Table
Today, two interviews. First with Dr. Chris Reinhart as we talk about the importance of a mineral program not only for the vitality of your cows and their offspring, but how that plays out in the maturity of those young...
12.02.2023
Ep 145: Perspective from Dr. Nevil Speer... For Those in The Cattle Biz
An extremely informative conversation with the respected and revered industry consultant Dr. Nevil Speer. We’ll cover an array of subjects from the current cattle market to why the delay in heifer retention and his thoughts on what will shape our...
11.25.2023
Ep 144: What’s Going On In Washington DC?
It’s important that we stay in touch with the activities and decisions being made in Washington DC that effects our industry… such as the latest announcement on fresh beef imports from Paraguay. Lia Biondo and Jess Peterson with the US...
11.11.2023
Ep 143: Next Year’s Profit Depends on Proactive Year End Planning
Less than two months of the year are remaining so finishing strong and planning for 2024 is going to be key in having a successful year ahead... and reducing the chances of not doing something that could be a costly...
11.04.2023
Ep 142: Cost Effective Feeding… Using Some Basic “Cowboy Math”
Feed and/or Supplement is one of the bigger line items in a ranch budget. So, what if we took a little time to put some thought behind our feeding program in an effort to save money. Dr. Mark Johnson, from...
10.28.2023
Ep 141: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In
New show with updated weather, but going to re-run the main interview... if you want to know why, listen in. The financial picture for ranchers this year and potentially for a few years is going to look a lot different than...
10.21.2023
Ep 140: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In
The financial picture for ranchers this year and potentially for a few years is going to look a lot different than has for a while. Mary Jo Irmen, Farm/Ranch Strategy Expert and Author is back as she offers some strategy, considerations,...
10.14.2023
Ep 139: Topics: Cattle Management Software, New Insurance Option for Weaned Calves, Markets & Weather
Today we cover several topics. First, the story from Denise Loyning (L-W Cattle Company) is using software that helps them efficiently develop their young bulls. From tracking feed, both inventory and what is fed, to also health records with their...
10.07.2023
Ep 138: Tim Sheehy: From Navy Seal to Business, Ranching… and Politics
Tim Sheehy is a former Navy Seal turned businessman and rancher that shares his story of what provoked him to start from ground zero with a ranch (Little Belt Cattle Company) in Montana and start raising and selling branded beef...
09.30.2023
Ep 137: You Can Smell It Comin’… Outlook on Fall Cattle Market
After a strong summer Cattle Market will it hold through into the Fall Run? Clint Berry, Marketing Representative for Superior Livestock is back as we assess this past summer's market and what that is telling us as we look ahead to...
09.23.2023
Ep 136: Don’t Screw Up Your Windfall Profits w/ Dallas Mount
You might think that with these record cattle prices you can afford to buy some things or add to your operation. But, before you do that, you’re going to want to listen through today’s show. Dallas Mount, with Ranch Management...
09.16.2023
Ep 135: Steve Cote… Keeping Fall Cow/Calf Work Stress Low
This time of the year brings about the fall work of our cows. Activities like shipping yearlings, pre-conditioning, weaning, and preg checking… there’s just a lot going on. So how can we do all this and keep the stress level...
09.09.2023
Ep 134: Should a Mineral Program be Seasonal or Annual?
We can breed for efficiency, but that doesn’t make your cows efficient… they can only work with the resources that are available. Ted Perry, Director of Beef Technical Services with Purina joins us as we discuss the value of a mineral...
09.02.2023
Ep 133: Virtual Fencing – What’s The Research Saying
Virtual Fencing... Can it work? Is it cost effective? Researchers from Oklahoma State University (Dr. Ryan Reuter, Dr. Laura Goodman, & Alayna Gerhardt) join me as we talk about their project in looking at the viability of Virtual Fencing for...
08.26.2023
Ep 132: Fall and Winter Weather Outlook
In ranching there are just some things we cannot control. For example, our markets and weather. So far, the markets are looking pretty good, but what about the weather for this fall and winter? Meteorologist Don Day joins us for...
08.19.2023
Ep 131: Skills Needed For Today’s Ranch Manager
Managing a ranch in today’s industry is different that it was for the previous generations... and it continues to change. So, what are the skills a manager needs on today’s ranch? Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management...
08.12.2023
Ep 130: Ranch Succession Plan… Your Legacy
Your Legacy… it’s what you leave behind when you leave this world. What’s that going to look like? Will your legacy be muddled with your estate and family in disarray and your children not speaking to each other, or will...
08.05.2023
Ep 129: UPDATE… Industry Issues To Be Aware Of
Today… An update on industry issues that you might want to be in the "know" on. Russell Nemetz with the Western Ag Network joins me to discuss the hot topics that were on the table of the Cattle Industry Summer...
07.29.2023
Ep 128: Stockmanship w Steve Cote… Getting a Herd Started Correctly
The principles that Bud Williams brought to the forefront of our livestock industry have motivated many ranchers to learn and adopt these practices in their own operations. Today we talk with Steve Cote as we specifically focus on the most...
07.22.2023
Ep 127: Did you know this… about Section 1031 (Property Exchange)?
Capital Gains Taxes… it’s a subject that is a part of the conversation in ranching families when there is a desire to divest of ranch land. And if the land is sold outright, it leaves the seller liable for Capital...
07.15.2023
Ep 126: What Does the BQA Audit Say About Our Beef Industry?
In our primary education we had report cards. It was a method that could tell us if we were on track, where we were falling short, and monitored our progress. The BQA Audit serves in that capacity for our industry...
07.08.2023
Ep 125: Principles over Practices w/ Dallas Mount
If your ranch struggles with profitability… maybe it’s time to consider the difference between Ranching Principles versus Ranching Practices. Dallas Mount, Owner of Ranch Management Consultants is my guest as we discuss the danger to the lifespan of your operation...
07.01.2023
Ep 124: First Class Effort - First Class Results: A View From the Inside of the BLS Horse Sale
To become one of the largest horse sales in the west… what does that take? Jann Parker, manager of the BLS Horse Sale in Billings, MT is my guest as we discuss how they handle the issues that can arise...
06.24.2023
Ep 123: Why Global Beef Supply Outlook Is Supportive To Our Future Domestic Markets.
To fully understand our domestic cattle markets, we need a grasp on the Global Beef Supply. Brett Stuart, with Global AgriTrends, is my guest as we talk world beef supply numbers. What countries are driving US Beef exports and why Plus,...
06.17.2023
Ep 122: Make Changes or Go Broke?
When you look head-on into the future of your ranch, are your management decision and day to day operations creating a viable multi-generational business, or is it over when you’re done? Making critical management changes in your operation that moves...
06.03.2023
Ep 121: Proactive Drought Management on Stocking Rates
In agriculture our livelihood begins with a drop of rain, and when it doesn’t come, decisions must be made. As ranchers it’s about stocking rates. So how can we be proactive in our management rather than reactive? Keith Harmoney, with...
05.27.2023
Ep 120: Animal Traceability: Overreach or a Good Defense
On the heels of a recent BSE case in the US, let’s discuss Animal Traceability. And while it’s been a subject that has been debated within our industry, the recent BSE case provided a glimpse of what traceability looks like...
05.20.2023
Ep 119: Evaluating Your Breeding Costs: AI’ing vs Natural Service
Breeding Costs… do you really have a good grasp on what yours are? Andrew Griffith, Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee, is my guest today as we work through the Cost Benefit Analysis of Timed Ai’ing and Natural Service....
05.13.2023
Ep 118: Flies Suck! Make Sure Your Control Method Doesn’t
Flies! All of us in the cattle business deal with them. They contribute to over a billion dollars in potential financial loses to our cattle industry each year, which includes you. And before you repeat what you’ve always done or...

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Working Ranch Radio Show episodes:

Ep 167: Weather Outlook: Summer & Fall… Brrr?

Ep 166: Bird Flu… What If!!

Ep 165: Hey! What’s This About? GPS Tags (701X) & FerAppease

Ep 164: Right Way. Right Time. Maximizing the Potential in Your Cull Cattle

Ep 163: Status of Using Antibiotics, Implants, & Feed Supplements w Dr. Michael Apley

Ep 162: “Product of USA”… Changes in Beef Labeling w Leo McDonnell

Ep 161: What Does Kansas Have To Do With Your Cattle Operation?

Ep 160: Let's Try To Simplify The Questions On Estate Planning

Ep 159: Lameness… A Canary in the Coal Mine w/ Dr. Lacey Fahrmeier

Ep 158: What’s The Value of A Good Bull w Dr. Mark Johnson

Ep 157: Estate Tax Exception Roll Back & Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust

Ep 156: Pondering Over the 2024 Cattle Market Projections w Clint Berry

Ep 155: Do WE really know what THEY want? w/ Lamar Steiger

Ep 154: Shifting Policy Against Agriculture... from public lands to climate initiatives

Ep 153: USDA Grading… Coming To An Independent Processor Near You?

Ep 152: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 2: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Ep 151: Beef On Dairy w Dr. Ty Lawrence Part 1: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Ep 150: Getting The Year Started On The Right Foot w Allan Crockett

Ep 149: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 4 to 1!

Ep 148: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023: 8 to 5

Ep 147: Counting Down Top 12 Shows of 2023:12 to 9

Ep 146: Two Interviews... Mineral Program Equals Longevity & Rancher Round Table

Ep 145: Perspective from Dr. Nevil Speer... For Those in The Cattle Biz

Ep 144: What’s Going On In Washington DC?

Ep 143: Next Year’s Profit Depends on Proactive Year End Planning

Ep 142: Cost Effective Feeding… Using Some Basic “Cowboy Math”

Ep 141: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In

Ep 140: Not Being A “Debbie Downer” But… Might Wanna Listen In

Ep 139: Topics: Cattle Management Software, New Insurance Option for Weaned Calves, Markets & Weather

Ep 138: Tim Sheehy: From Navy Seal to Business, Ranching… and Politics

Ep 137: You Can Smell It Comin’… Outlook on Fall Cattle Market

Ep 136: Don’t Screw Up Your Windfall Profits w/ Dallas Mount

Ep 135: Steve Cote… Keeping Fall Cow/Calf Work Stress Low

Ep 134: Should a Mineral Program be Seasonal or Annual?

Ep 133: Virtual Fencing – What’s The Research Saying

Ep 132: Fall and Winter Weather Outlook

Ep 131: Skills Needed For Today’s Ranch Manager

Ep 130: Ranch Succession Plan… Your Legacy

Ep 129: UPDATE… Industry Issues To Be Aware Of

Ep 128: Stockmanship w Steve Cote… Getting a Herd Started Correctly

Ep 127: Did you know this… about Section 1031 (Property Exchange)?

Ep 126: What Does the BQA Audit Say About Our Beef Industry?

Ep 125: Principles over Practices w/ Dallas Mount

Ep 124: First Class Effort - First Class Results: A View From the Inside of the BLS Horse Sale

Ep 123: Why Global Beef Supply Outlook Is Supportive To Our Future Domestic Markets.

Ep 122: Make Changes or Go Broke?

Ep 121: Proactive Drought Management on Stocking Rates

Ep 120: Animal Traceability: Overreach or a Good Defense

Ep 119: Evaluating Your Breeding Costs: AI’ing vs Natural Service

Ep 118: Flies Suck! Make Sure Your Control Method Doesn’t