Best John Haskell Podcasts (2025)

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John Haskell and Wally Olson on Accomplishing Unthinkable Goals Through Better Marketing 1:01:33

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The idea of purchasing land and animals at the same time seems unthinkable. However, if we are willing to think differently about our management of our key inventories, we can open up a whole new realm of possibilities. John Haskell and Wally Olson are familiar with many stories of people accomplishing lofty goals because they were willing to think…

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Ep. 76 - Father & Son Moose Hunt: Nonstop Action and a One of a Kind Bull 33:38

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In this episode, Rob Fickett sits down with his 2025 October bull clients, a father and son duo who lived every hunter’s dream. From the first morning to the final day, they were in moose the entire time. No slow days, no quiet stretches, just nonstop northern Maine action. The crew shares the story behind a truly unique bull, the unforgettable mom…

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Life Transformation on a Working Ranch (WCP 464) 1:24:19

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Zach Osburn's farm has become a place that produces more than just healthy soil and profits. He is working to see life transformation among men in crisis on his farm. He does this through several different approaches. He shares some of the different pieces of this process today on the Working Cows Podcast. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understandin…

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248: Derek Schwanebeck - Seasonal Grazing For Improved Lifestyle and Profit 1:12:01

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Derek and his wife took over her families ranch and weren't afraid to make changes to improve their ranches profitability and lifestyle. They switched from an owned cow/calf operation to an entirely seasonal custom grazing of fall cows model that come in the spring and leave in the fall. He shares how this improved the profit of the operation as we…

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Gabe Brown Wants Food to be Common Ground for Common Good (WCP 463) 1:00:40

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Gabe Brown has traveled extensively within the United States and around the world. He sees a movement taking shape. People are passionate about healthy food that is grown in healthy soils. This movement reaches into communities, businesses, and governments. It has even reached into the castle of a king or two. He joins me to discuss the way this mo…

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S10 Ep2: Olly Barkley - Strippers With Simon Shaw - Getting Arrested Pre Six Nations & My French Nightmare! 50:20

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England rugby legend Olly Barkley joins The Rig Biz Podcast this week for a no-holds-barred conversation packed with nostalgia, chaos and heart. From his early debut for England — before even playing for Bath — to wild nights out, controversial moments, and life lessons learned in the brutal world of professional rugby, Barkley opens up like never …

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Profitably Adding Diversity to Ranch Businesses with Dallas Mount (WCP 462) 53:02

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Many gurus and business consultants have sung the praises of highly diversified businesses with many streams of income. These businesses are not without their own unique challenges. Dallas Mount of Ranch Management Consultants is here to help us think differently about what success looks like. Sometimes it means identifying the one or two things we…

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247: Brian, Tyson and Rob - Bull Development and Evaluation 1:01:14

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Rob Pierce, Tyson Pharo and Brian Munger join me to discuss what happens when bulls are dropped off at a bull development site in January until the fall bull sales in November. We discuss the grazing, evaluation and culling process! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and h…

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Episode 75 – Good Times at Remote Camp & September Bull Stories 58:55

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Kicking back at remote camp, Rob Fickett joins Kenny Mayo, Rob Mayo, and Eric Childs for some good camp talk before October bull week. The guys swap stories, relive their September hunts, and get ready for the next round in the woods. Support the show Find us on Facebook! Click Here! Find us on Instagram! Click Here! Find us on Youtube! Click Here!…

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S10 Ep1: Hannah Botterman - The Boys Are Back With The Star Of The Rugby World Cup! 48:15

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Clapham’s finest are BACK. In a bigger, brasher studio, Freddy Clode reunites with the self-proclaimed CEO of Clapham, Archie Curzon, to revive the multi-award-winning Rig Biz energy—Le Bantier at full throttle. From Archie's catastrophic crypto saga to why “the people need something” in a flatlining economy, the boys dive straight into the chaos, …

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Winter Feeding Strategies the Improve Profitability (WCP 461) 47:21

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Winter feed costs often go a long way in determining our profitability as ranchers. As a Canadian Rancher Blain Hjertaas has learned some valuable lessons in controlling winter feed costs. He joins me today to discuss the strategies that he has found that go a long way to helping drive profitability by reducing expenses related to winter feeding. T…

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246: Paul, Gavin and Jason - Profitable Cow Production 1:01:43

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Paul Landrigan, Gavin Kemp, and Jason Orton join me to discuss how they apply pressure on their cow herds to select the most fertile and low input cows to produce bulls that will improve your cow herds. They discuss heifer development, cow wintering, the ideal cow and more! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to pu…

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Setha Low on Public Spaces 25:56

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Having been raised in Los Angeles, a place with vast swathes of single-family homes connected by freeways, arriving in Costa Rica was an eye opener for the young cultural anthropologist Setha Low. “I thought it was so cool that everybody was there together,” she tells interview David Edmonds in this Social Science Bites podcast. “… Everybody was ta…

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245: Tony Munsterteiger - Grazing Farm in Minnesota 1:31:17

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Tony is a friend and fellow Minnesotan who is doing an excellent job of developing a cowherd and grazing system to efficiently grass finish beef in central Minnesota in under 24 months. We discuss his genetic selection, grazing management, and succession planning experience. Resources Mentioned: Bible Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown What Your Food Ate - …

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Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin Discuss Building a More Resilient Food System (WCP 459) 1:34:31

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Richard Tufton and Claire Mackenzie of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast generously shared with me a conversation they hosted between Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin. This is a fascinating conversation that covers Dr. Temple Grandin's perspective on regenerative agriculture and some of her solutions to the fragility in our food system. We get some g…

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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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244: John Locke - Ranching Success 1:20:34

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In this conversation, John Locke shares his journey in ranching, detailing his family's legacy and the challenges faced after a significant succession event. He discusses the transformative experience of attending the Ranching for Profit School, which prompted a shift in his management strategies and mindset. John reflects on the frustrations of op…

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Episode 74- Maine Moose Hunting Gear Setup: Clothing, Packs, and Must-Have Essentials 49:34

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Complete Hunting Gear Setup: Clothing, Packs, and Must-Have Essentials In this episode, we take a deep dive into the full hunting gear setup every hunter should consider before heading into the field. From the right clothing layers to reliable packs and the must-have essentials that keep you safe, comfortable, and prepared—we cover it all. Whether …

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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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243: Ray Archuleta - Soil Health and His Missouri Farm 1:17:39

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Ray Archuleta A.K.A. the soil guy has been traveling the country for decades teaching people about soil health! In this episode we discuss soil health and it's importance, and we also discuss his implementation of those principles on his own Missouri farm! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, chec…

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Dead Airwaves Episode 86 sacrifice by Gary Raisor 21:39

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Sacrifice by Gary Raisor Read by Justin Fife A Priest is visited by an evil Presence during the Christmas holiday.

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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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242: Noah Eubanks - Adapted Cows are a Low Input Factory 1:30:12

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I love Noah's perspective on buying and breeding cows that may not be as desirable for others but thrive on his ranch and are a low investment but produce acceptable calves with little hassle! He shares this strategy and how he has grown his own ranching operation on family land, how he does it while working an off ranch job and much more! Resource…

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Victor Buchli on Life in Low-Earth Orbit 15:52

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As an anthropologist, Victor Buchli has one foot in the Neolithic past and another in the space-faring future. A professor of material culture at University College London, his research has taken him from excavations of the New Stone Age site at Çatalhöyük, Turkey to studies of the modern suburbs of London to examinations of life on -- and in servi…

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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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241: Henry Burns - Startup Ranch and Virtual Fence 1:36:21

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In this conversation, Jared Luhman and Henry Burns discuss the intricacies of ranching, focusing on the use of virtual collars for cattle management. Henry shares his family's ranching history, the challenges faced in South Texas, and the importance of mentorship in navigating the ranching landscape. They delve into the financial aspects of ranchin…

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DEAD AIRWAVES Episode 85 Elfin Pipes of the Northworld by David Drake-Interview with Jon Drake 1:23:45

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This is a very special episode of Dead Airwaves: we feature one of our favorite writers, David Drake. David was best known for his military SF, the brilliant Hammer Slammers series, and Heroic Fantasy tales. The story we present is a fantasy tale titled Elfin Pipes of the Northworld, read by Justin Fife. we also have a great interview with David's …

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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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240: Matt Feldhaus - Ranching Sodak 1:24:09

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Matt is a first generation rancher in South Dakota. He shares the details of building his ranch, buying and leasing land, growing the cowherd! We also discuss his trials with grazing of standing corn as well as bale grazing for winter feeding strategies. He shares his youtube strategy and so much more! If you are looking to add somebody to your tea…

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Episode 73 - Big Bulls, Bigger Answers: Q&A Special 30:38

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In this special Q&A episode of The Moose Hunt Podcast, Rob Fickett sits down with teammates Nathan Theriault, Bryce Morrison, Rob Mayo, Rick Mewer and Eric Childs to tackle your questions. From scouting strategies and clothing selections to stories from the Maine woods and behind-the-scenes outfitting insights, no topic is off limits. Join us aroun…

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Dead Airwaves Episode 84 A Serious Call 20:16

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A Serious Call read by Justin Fife. A man studying the ghost stories of M.R. James gets caught up in one himself.

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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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239: John Haskell - Trends of Successful Ranchers 1:30:52

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John Haskell has an amazing perspective of one who is active in the livestock and ranching world but also works with dozens of other farmers and ranchers regularly. In this podcast we discuss the trends he sees in these operations that set apart the successful from the rest. He drops wisdom throughout this podcast so you don't want to miss it! If y…

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Dead Airwaves Episode 83 Halloween Candy by Michael McDowell Read by Justin Fife 44:25

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Halloween Candy by Michael McDowell, is one of the best Horror stories from the 1980s. The meanest man in the neighborhood absolutely hates Halloween, is visited by malicious Goblins. Originally an episode of Tales from Darkside, McDowell adapted his teleplay to prose for the book collecting stories featured on the horror anthology show, which he a…

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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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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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238: Treg Ulmer - Row Crops to Grazing 1:15:37

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In this conversation, Treg shares his journey of transitioning from a family legacy in farming to establishing his own sustainable grazing operation. He discusses the challenges he faced, including balancing off-farm work, learning from early mistakes in livestock management, and the importance of genetics in sheep farming. Treg emphasizes the sign…

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Dead Airwaves Episode 82 Sweetie by G. Wayne Miller 34:58

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A man is going through a very bitter divorce when he finds a baby lying in the middle of the road. Sweetie by G. Wayne Miller, read by Charles Conover.

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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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Ramanan Laxminarayan on Antibiotic Use 20:04

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Let’s say you were asked to name the greatest health risks facing the planet. Priceton University economist Ramanan Laxminarayan, founder and director of the One Health Trust, would urgently suggest you include anti-microbial resistance near the top of that list. “We're really in the middle of a crisis right now,” he tells interview David Edmonds i…

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237: Tim Downing - Building a Multi-Generational Ranch 1:10:34

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Tim shares in detail his journey of land acquisitions and trades that led him to the ranch he is on today. He shared the stories and sacrifices he has to make to build a first generation ranch at a scale that can sustain multiple generations! I really enjoyed this conversation! Resources Mentioned: Nebraska Grazing Coalition Sandhills Task Force Ra…

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Dead Airwaves Episode 81 Going Native By Andrew Weiner 35:27

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Going Native by Andrew Weiner Read by Jeff Billard An Alien on a mission to learn more about Earth and Humanity joins a self help group, with detrimental effect.

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236: Giovana Benitez - Keeping the Ranch, and Faith! 1:05:23

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Wow, this conversation to me was incredibly powerful and inspiring! Giovana and her father faced difficulty that most never would have to losing family and nearly losing the ranch! Through it all she grew in her faith in God and both her and the ranch today are thriving! Everybody should listen to this story! Resources mentioned: Texas Agriculture …

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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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Dead Airwaves Episode 80 After A Brief Commercial Break 16:52

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After A Commercial Break By Heather Svdbeck Read by Frank Gugumelli A woman had difficulty shopping lately at night at her local grocery store.

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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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235: Seth Pratt - Generational Ranching in Idaho 1:24:49

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Seth shares his family's story of building the family business over generations as well as the investments they have made into adding value to their animals by owning them through finish as well as a share in the cooperative that markets the meat. We discuss his thoughts on how to improve the operation going forward in a world where land is difficu…

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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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Dead Airwaves Episode 79 Old Church Grim By Chauncey Haworth 27:45

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Old Church Grim by Chauncey Haworth Read by Frank Gugumelli.

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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,…