From direct-to-consumer beef business to cow-calf operations, Dr. Ryan Rhoades gives us an overview of the steps he took to succeed in the beef business, the decisions he made to grow his business, and the downsides he had to handle along the way. In addition, he shares all the knowledge about ranching he has obtained over the years and the challenges that producers face – in other words, some key points to which we should pay attention if we want to make a profit.

“They have it all written down: it’s just a matter of taking it, organizing it, and turning it into a process”. - Dr. Ryan Rhoades

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (0:35)
• Direct-to-consumer beef business (3:57)
• System-based ranching (16:32)
• Colorado Range analysis and research (20:37)
• Outcomes of ranching analyses and needs (23:08)
• The biggest challenges of cow-calf producers (31:04)
• How to maintain farms and ranches across generations (41:56)
• Final questions (48:17)

Meet the guest: Dr. Ryan Rhoades

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Colorado State University
• Past: Faculty member at the King Ranch ® Institute for Ranch Management

Background:

• Ph.D., Beef Cattle Production (Texas A&M University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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