Best Grazing Grass Podcasts (2025)

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189. Building Soil and Beef Quality with Virtual Fencing with Karl Palmberg 1:21:12

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Karl Palmberg of Sunlight and Rain in northwest Iowa. Karl shares his journey from growing up on a farm, serving in the Air Force, and eventually returning home to rebuild his family’s cattle operation. He dives into the lessons learned from shifting to no-till farming, integrating lives…

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Dr. Allen Williams on the Connection Between Epigenetics and Profitability (WCP 458) 59:45

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If we can develop animals that don't depend on inputs we can drive profitability. To do this we need to pay attention to more than just genetics. We need to also allow epigenetics to play a role in that selection process. Dr. Allen Williams was a university professor focused on genetics. His perspective has changed radically since those days. We di…

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#171 The Day It Finally Clicked: What Changed Everything About My Grazing 11:55

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There are days in ranching that blur together... the hot ones when you’re fixing fence, the cold ones when you’re breaking ice, the late nights checking calves, the early mornings moving cows. They’re all important, but most of them don’t stand out years later. And then… There are those rare days that change everything. For me, one of those days wa…

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Live from Ploughing 2025 16:04

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As part of Agriland's official Ploughing 2025 livestream, technical dairy specialist Hugh Harney hosted a special live edition of The Dairy Trail podcast.By Agriland Media

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188. Simple Recipe for Cattle Production with Bruce Shanks 1:16:59

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Bruce shares his journey from managing sheep and goats to building a South Poll seedstock operation, the pivotal experiences that shaped his philosophy, and how he balances practicality with profitability. He also reflects on the importance of family, community, and keeping options open in an unpredictable business. In this episode, we cover: Bruce…

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#170 Why Simplicity Wins: “The Infrastructure Myth Most Ranchers Fall For” 11:02

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Most ranchers believe success in regenerative grazing is reserved for the folks who can write a six-figure check to the fencing company. I get it. We’ve all been told: “If you want to graze right, you’ve got to invest in infrastructure.” But here’s the myth I want to bust wide open today: You don’t need a complex setup to succeed in Total Grazing. …

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Carrie Balkcom: Beyond the Label— What Grass-Fed Really Means 43:00

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Join Matt Maier, host of Regenerative Renegades for a sit-down interview with Carrie Balkcom, Executive Director of American Grassfed Association. Carrie shares her journey into agriculture and the pivotal role she's played in establishing trusted grass-fed standards. Together, they dive into the fight for honest food labeling, the importance of co…

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Making (Rural) America Great Again with JR Burdick (WCP 457) 1:15:34

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Rural America has been hollowed out by agricultural practices that divorce people from a connection to the land. This has had massive negative cascading and compounding effects. We don't know our neighbors. We don't depend on the land to make ends meet. Our rural communities shrivel up and we are dependent on people farther and farther from us for …

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Beyond the Echo Chamber with Silas Hedley-Lawrence 1:22:25

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Silas is a farmer, coach, and consultant with hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. He divides his time between the Cotswold Cattle Company, his co-owned food and farming venture, and Grass Fed Farmer, his agroecological coaching business. With a background rooted in both the UK and New Zealand, he champions lean, profitable farming syst…

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187. Raising South Poll Cattle & Direct-to-Consumer Beef with Josh Harris 1:13:11

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Josh shares his journey as a sixth-generation grazier managing South Poll cattle, woodland-raised pork, and pasture poultry with his father. He grew up immersed in rotational grazing from the late 1990s, giving him a unique second-generation perspective on regenerative practices. Josh explains how their family transitioned from commercial breeds to…

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How Peter Byck Learned to Tell Holistic Stories (WCP 456) 1:19:18

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Telling a story that takes into account the vast network of interconnected systems is difficult. This has been the journey Peter Byck has been on for nearly a decade. He started with the Carbon Cowboys and now he has released a new documentary series "Roots So Deep You Can See the Devil Down There." Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! H…

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#169 I Thought I Needed More Land - But I Was Just Missing This 14:18

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Sharing my story from my early years, when I sought to make my farm profitable. I bought my 300-acre farm and immediately learned I wasn’t profitable. For sure you can relate to my story. However, I want to share with you something I learned the hard way, which changed everything for me. It wasn’t more land I needed. It was learning how to use the …

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186. A Recipe, Not a Prescription: Grazing Insights from the Ozarks with Bob and Ann Demerath 1:26:28

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Ann and Bob share their journey from Nebraska crop and cattle farming to building a regenerative grazing operation in the Ozarks. They discuss the challenges of starting over, investing in infrastructure like tire tanks and fencing, and adapting their herd with South Poll genetics to fit their environment. Their story highlights resilience, steward…

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Stephan Van Vliet: Our Hidden Hunger 47:48

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier continues his conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. In Part 2, they dig into an omnivorous diet, why cravings don’t meet our true needs, the nutrient decline in modern agriculture, and how whole foods a…

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The Powerful Difference Made by Better Marketing and Better Grazing (WCP 455) 1:14:58

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Growing up in ranching we are often not taught how to run a business that grows crops and raises livestock. This means that often times our marketing suffers. Art McElroy has been on a journey to learn to market livestock better. He has also sought to graze more efficiently and effectively. Now his son, Lee, has joined him in these efforts. Today w…

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185. Hair, Grass, and Virtual Fences with Todd Barkley 1:33:07

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Todd Barkley of Barkley Ranch in Southeast Montana joins us to share his journey as a fourth-generation rancher balancing education, cattle, and regenerative practices. Todd talks about building his cow herd through AI, crossbreeding with Herefords, and now introducing Galloway genetics for winter hardiness and fly resistance. He also dives deep in…

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#168 Why We Teach This - It's More Than About Cows and Grass 12:29

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Why do we pour time, effort, and energy into helping ranchers and farmers around the world change the way they manage their land, their herds, and their futures? Because it’s not just about grazing techniques or growing more grass. It’s not just about increasing stocking rates to increase profits or building soil organic matter, even though those a…

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Ryan Griggs Journey from Vegan to Passionate Defender of Regenerative Agriculture (WCP 454) 58:23

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Ryan Griggs has been on a difficult journey from vegan to the tragic loss of some very close family members. Ultimately, his path led him to involvement helping on farms and a radical shift in his diet and his spiritual life. We discuss all that and more on this episode of the Working Cows podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! He…

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From Soil to Sneaker - The Whole Cow Story with Andy Rumming 1:39:38

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Welcome to this episode of Think Outside the Fence, where we're joined by Andy Rumming, a visionary beef farmer from Wiltshire, England. Andy shares his incredible journey in modern agriculture, focusing on adding value in a regenerative and holistic way. Key Discussion Points: Maximising Value per Animal: Discover how Andy prioritises getting more…

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184. Grit, Grazing, and Grass-Fed Dairy with Wyatt Jones 1:26:49

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Wyatt Jones of Happy Meadow Farm in Pisgah, Alabama. Wyatt shares his family’s journey from military life to building a thriving grass-based farm, raising beef and dairy cattle, Katahdin sheep, and poultry. Starting in 2021, Wyatt and his wife dove headfirst into regenerative agriculture…

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#167 Our Online Total Grazing Academy Students Around the World 13:44

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These are results being achieved on ranches and farms around the world. No theory, no random ideas - just the results we're getting. There are ranchers and graziers from all around the world — from Texas to Tasmania, from Colombia to Alberta — showing up, learning, applying, and transforming their land through the Total Grazing Academy. And not onl…

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Stephan Van Vliet: You are What Your Food Eats 42:18

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This week on Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier kicks off a two-part conversation with Dr. Stephan Van Vliet, a leading nutrition scientist at Utah State University with deep expertise in metabolomics. Together, they explore how regenerative agriculture impacts the nutrient density of meat, why “you are what your food eats” is more than a catc…

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The Key to Becoming the Kind of Leader Others Want to Follow (WCP 453) 56:25

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If we want be the kind of leader others want to follow we need learn to lead ourselves. Habits are a powerful tool to help us develop personal integrity which can help others want to follow us. Josh Kerpan has been on a journey of learning to lead himself with integrity and that has been a huge help in leading his business to the point that he was …

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Dr. Allen Williams Shares Tips for Maintaining the Quality of Grass-Finished Beef through the Processing Phase (WCP 452) 1:26:15

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You have done the work of successfully grass-finishing your animals. Now what? One often overlooked step is the processing phase. Great meat can be ruined during this crucial step. Dr. Allen Williams joins us today to discuss his tips to maintaining the quality of our grass-finished beef through the processing phase. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, U…

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183. Beef is the Waste Product with Hobbs Magaret 1:35:46

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In this episode, Hobbs Magaret, author of Herd: Animals That Gave Rise to Humanity and Why We Need Them More Than Ever, joins Cal for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about grazing, ecology, and shifting our perspectives on livestock production. Hobbs shares his journey from ranching in Oregon to working on massive cattle stations in Australi…

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Increasing Profits on Produce Crops with Livestock Integration (WCP 451) 59:36

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Livestock integration is key to regenerating our food system, but is it possible in crops like produce? Jeb Cullipher is proving that it is. Not only is he proving that it is possible he is proving that it can result in the reduction of chemicals as well as increased profits. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to Understandin…

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#166 What the Basques Taught Me About Horses, Grazing, and the Guild We're Missing 13:04

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I’ve taught in many places — from South Texas to Argentina, Europe, the Tropics of South America, and the mountains of Mexico — but what I experienced on this trip left a lasting impression on me. I'd like to share that with you. Because, as much as I came there to teach, I ended up witnessing something just as powerful. Something I have been study…

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Pedigree Holsteins, embryo transfers & 680kg/MS/cow in Co. Meath 28:36

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In the fourth and final episode of season two of Agriland's limited series 'The Dairy Trail', technical dairy journalist, Hugh Harney takes a trip to dairy farmer Joe Healy's farm in Athboy, Co. Meath. Joe Healy is milking 97 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows, where the use of American Holstein genetics, embryo transfers and intensive breeding select…

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182. Fat Cows, Happy Plants: The Power of Total Grazing with Jaime Elizondo 1:08:10

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Jaime Elizondo, known as Jim in the United States, to explore his Total Grazing Program. This is a comprehensive approach to regenerative ranching focused on lowering costs, improving soil, and increasing livestock performance. With decades of experience managing cattle in Mexico and the…

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Burke Teichert on Developing and Grazing Stockpiled Forage with Jeremy Sweeten (WCP 450) 50:06

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One of the major determinants of ranch profitability is the amount of hay fed every year. One way to avoid feeding excess hay is to develop quality stockpiled forage for winter and dormant season grazing. Burke Teichert and Jeremy Sweeten have experience is very different contexts. This varied experience helps us get a very well-rounded perspective…

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#165 How we can Increase our Soil's Long Term Fertility 16:06

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You are likely familiar with the 'take half, leave half' recommendation, which originated from a study conducted by Cridder in the 1950s. The study showed that re-cutting a plant too often can shorten its root system. Well, 70 years later, most grazing gurus and grazing management magazines still adhere to that flawed recommendation, with a few sta…

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Elizabeth Ries: Beautifully Simple Food 49:43

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, we're shaking things up! Host Matt Maier steps aside to introduce a special guest host- his daughter and the show's producer, Melissa Maier. Melissa takes the reins to interview Minnesota's media powerhouse, Elizabeth Ries. Elizabeth has been co-hosting Twin Cities Live for 16 years and is a weekly contrib…

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Limerick farmer robot milking 75 cows while breeding for capacity and solids 22:11

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Mike Clohessy is milking 75 black and white cows in Fedamore, Co. Limerick where one Lely A4 robot and a strict breeding routine is paving the way for high solids and good work/life balance. Mike also has a full-time job off farm as the director of the genetic company, Bullwise CRV and is able to manage dairy farming with his job with the help of t…

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181. Scaling Regenerative Ranching with Ultra High Density Grazing with Joel Hollingsworth 1:37:19

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Joel shares his inspiring journey from business economics and tech startups to building a fast-growing regenerative ranch. He explains how he used herd shares and ultra high density grazing to expand from a small herd to nearly 500 cows in just a few years. Along the way, he discusses developing hardy genetics, navigating serious labor shortages, a…

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#164 Simple Infrastructure Tweaks That Save Time & Money 18:45

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Let's take a look at our minimal and flexible fencing infrastructure Why? Because we often delay building it, we end up paying significantly more in initial costs, maintenance, and ongoing hard work. Remember, we want to work smarter, not harder, and it starts with planning Podcast transcript: https://www.rwranching.com/blog/164 ►Enroll in the Tota…

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Meeting the Demand for Regenerative Products (WCP 449) 53:57

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The market for products raised regeneratively is continuing to grow and mature. It may have even reached a tipping point. The consumers looking for these products are educated, tenacious, and willing to pay more for products that match their values and meet their demands. Kristine Root of Regenified joined me to discuss the ways this market has cha…

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Pure British Friesian herd paving the way in Co. Tipperary 28:25

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In the second episode of season two of Agriland's limited series 'The Dairy Trail', technical dairy journalist, Hugh Harney takes a trip to dairy farmer Sam and Henry Dudley's farm in Co. Tipperary. Sam Dudley is a third year agricultural science student in UCC, currently doing his work placement in Dovea Genetics and working away on the farm with …

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180. Slow-Grown, Flavor-First: The Mangalitsa Difference with Natalie Hancock 53:26

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Natalie Hancock of Olde Oak Glen, located near Perkins–Tryon, Oklahoma. Natalie shares her unique journey from the mountains of Greece to raising one of the rarest and most flavorful heritage pigs—Mangalitsa—on 60 forested acres. What began as a love for animals, particularly horses, tur…

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#163 What I Do Before I Move My Cattle (Everytime) 11:32

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I will share with you what I do every day when managing my cattle grazing operations and where I focus. How I follow nature and how plant physiology (which is very simple) plays an important part. Podcast transcript: https://www.rwranching.com/blog/163 ►Enroll in the Total Grazing Academy: https://www.rwranching.com/waitlist ►Access other resources…

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Anthony Hauck: Audubon Conservation Ranching “Birds and Herds” 1:06:57

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In this episode of Regenerative Renegades, host Matt Maier welcomes Anthony Hauck of the National Audubon Society to discuss the symbiotic relationship between grazing cattle and grassland birds. Mr. Hauck serves as Communications Manager of the Audubon Conservation Program, the organization's flagship grassland habitat effort to stabilize declinin…

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Making Artificial Intelligence Work for Ranchers (WCP 448) 46:51

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Artificial Intelligence presents an opportunity for ranchers to outsource some of the tasks that they may not enjoy as much as others. Among them are data and analytics. Rooted Ag is on a mission to help farmers and ranchers track the things that matter and then analyze the data that they have collected. In time they hope to continue to expand the …

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Profiting from Diversity by Developing Marketing Skill (WCP 447) 52:50

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Diversity is a key to success in regenerative agriculture. However, most markets are not set up to receive diversity. This means we will have to develop our own markets to profit from the diversity we are bringing to our operation. Luke Jones, of Understanding Ag joins me to discuss the economics of introducing diversity.…

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Setting stocking rate to produce more solids in Kildare 26:11

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In the first episode of season two of Agriland's limited series 'The Dairy Trail', technical dairy journalist, Hugh Harney takes a trip to dairy farmer Eugene Lawler's farm in Co. Kildare. Eugene is farming alongside his son Eoin and his family in Ballitore, Co. Kildare where a simple grazing system is proving very effective for them. Eugene Lawler…

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179. Commercial Homesteading with Heart with Daniel and Mandie Stallings 1:40:12

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In this episode, Cal sits down with Daniel and Mandie Stallings of Perch & Pasture in Waverly Hall, Georgia. This husband-and-wife team share their powerful story of transitioning from military life to full-time regenerative farming. Sparked by personal health challenges and a passion for nutrient-dense food, they’ve built a diversified farm enterp…

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#162 Why some pastures heal faster than others 11:56

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Have you ever observed, when regenerating your land, that some pastures simply do better than others? It may begin with greener and larger grass growth near manure patties, and then this greener, higher growth of grass starts to spread across your pastures. I was in New Zealand with Andy Bunny, the owner of a large farm in the North Island, and he …

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Bringing Technology to Your Marketing to Drive Ranch Profitability (WCP 446) 45:37

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Marketing is one of our biggest levers. If we are not intentional about marketing, we will leave a lot of money on the table. Ty deCordova and the team at LiveAg are on a mission to make that process easier for ranchers through creating an online platform for auctions as well as the XChange for livestock and equipment. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor,…

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178. Grazing Lessons from the Ground Up with Marque Renshaw 1:32:13

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we hear from Marque Renshaw of Peace in the Valley Farms in West Plains, Missouri. Marque shares her journey into rotational grazing and the lessons she and her husband Ryan have learned transitioning their operation to focus on sheep. From challenging beginnings—managing animals post-house fire and lea…

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#161 What Happens When You Stop Overgrazing and Let the Soil Breathe 10:53

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Today, we will have a real, heart-to-heart chat about something that’s been on my mind for a long time, and I bet has crossed yours too: What happens when you stop overgrazing and let your soil breathe? Podcast transcript: https://www.rwranching.com/blog/161 ►Enroll in the Total Grazing Academy: https://www.rwranching.com/waitlist ►Access other res…

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Patrice Bailey: Stretching Diversity of Mindsets; Global, State and Local Agricultural Perspectives 1:03:42

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Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Patrice Bailey speaks with host, Matt Maier, about a range of topics His path from Harlem to agriculture Global and societal perspectives of agriculture and where the U.S. prioritizes agriculture Tariffs, Price Gouging and the Value of Food Farmers as Inno…

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Practical Tips for Regenerative Hay Making (WCP 445) 1:07:02

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We often think that hay making and land regeneration are at odds. That doesn't have to be the case if we are intentional with our approach to hay making. John Hays and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag join me to discuss the ins and outs of regenerative hay making. We discuss the challenges to landscape regeneration presented by hay making as well…