Working Ranch Radio Show

The Bureau of Land Management recently issued a final decision for changing six grazing allotments in Montana from cattle to bison.  But the issue here is, "Why did the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted in this instance fail to analyze the full range of impacts from the proposal by the American Prairie Reserve"?  Furthermore, what if this would have been a proposal put forth by ranchers like you or me? Jay Bodner, Executive Vice President for the Montana Stockgrowers Association and Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council for the NCBA are my guests as we discuss what took place and the potential implications of the decision in the future for ranchers across the country.

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Weather. It’s a critical variable that impacts our Ranches.  But what if you could mitigate that risk with a process that would assist in management decisions?  EJ Raynor, research scientist with the USDA Ag Research in Colorado, and Retta Bruegger, with Colorado State Extension, are my guest as we discuss an 80-year project on weather cycles, how it correlates to production on ranches, and a decision tree tool that can be used to make management decisions.

REFERENCE LINKS:

• White Paper Article & Decision Tree

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The use of #DRONES in many areas of agriculture is becoming more prevalent… and in #Ranching it is no different.  Dallas Mount joins me as he and I discuss our use of Drones in our ranching businesses and some helpful tips for your consideration.

Then, DTN Livestock Market Analyst, Shayle Stewart steps in as we talk about this hot calf market taking shape for 2022.

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In recognition of Cow Appreciate Day, we walk through the history of when cattle first arrived in North America to present day.  Dr. Scott Schaake with Kansas State University is my guest as we discuss the history of our Cattle Industry and some of the landmark events or eras of time that impacted our industry… one of those events being about a Charolais Crossbred Steer that went by the name of Conoco.

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Today we step into the meat processing side of our Beef Business.  What is the next generation carcass going to look like that defines the processing industry’s goal of Efficient?  Dr. Scott Howard with Colorado State University is my guest as we talk about what this will look like from the packing industry’s perspective, what are the factors driving this model, and what we as ranchers may want to consider.

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The cattle market is looking promising, so what are some things we need to consider if and when we want to expand our cattle herd?  Wally Olson from Claremore, OK joins me to share his advice through his perspective from the many years of successfully marketing cattle.  It looks to be promising times ahead in our markets, so how do we expand and market our cattle for long term profit.

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In our cattle industry, often the tone of the market is reflected in what Cash Cattle are trading. But do we really understand what types of cattle are setting the prices points in these negotiations between the feeders and the packers? ShayLe Stewart, with DTN and Cattle Market News, is my guest as we discuss this topic as well as what we can take away from in when it comes to marketing our livestock.

Plus, it’s the American Hereford Association in this week’s Breed Spotlight.

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He took the role as a barrelman and funnyman in the rodeo arena to a level no one had ever done before… and has become the Western Sports Industry ultimate Entertainer.  Flint Rasmussen is my guest today as we talk about how he got started, his career with Professional Bull Riders, and his thoughts on the role that Westerns Sports plays in connecting with non-agriculture people.

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Meteorologist Don Day joins us for the entire show as we talk about all things weather related.  We'll get an update on La Nina, how it will play out through the spring and summer, and it’s effects on our long term weather.  Plus, what’s in store for the country when it comes to this season’s storms both inland and Tropical.  And, is this the worst drought we ever experienced?  Find out what Don Day has to say about that.

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Fertilizer costs have skyrocketed… not to mention high costs in other inputs items like diesel.  It’s time to step back and think about what we are doing.  John Lory and Craig Roberts with the University of Missouri Extension join me to talk about what we can do to mitigate these higher fertilizer costs through making good use of “Free Fertilizer” in our pastures through Intensive grazing and the use and management of legumes in the plant diversity of our pastures.

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