Casual Cattle Conversations

Spring is on the way and that means making sure your water tanks are in working order for summer grazing. Jeremy McGill joins the show to discuss how cattle producers can design watering systems to fit their needs, reduce the input costs of these systems and fence off natural streams and waterways to limit access to cattle. We also touch on yearly maintenance, because we can't forget about that! • Full Show Notes  Water Tank Designs • YouTube    Newsletter    Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events      Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.  Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching  Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!

Matt Woolfolk and Wes Chism dive into the topic of bull sale season and share advice for both commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers. This episode covers what to look for in bulls, bull budgeting and developing a relationship with your seedstock supplier for those buying bulls. It also covers customer service, what types of bulls people want and sale day meals for producers who are selling bulls. • Be sure to hit subscribe to never miss another episode! • Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/ https://www.mrwcattle.com/ • Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA    Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources   Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events    Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.  Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching    Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!

Jamie Hauge joins the show to discuss his family's experience with the H-2A program. They have been using the program for about 17 years to source seasonal labor on their diversified operation. Jamie discusses why the program works better for their farming enterprise as opposed to their cow-calf enterprise, what changes he'd like to see made with the program and his advice for those just getting started with the program. The content shared in this episode is intended to share a personal experience and not serve as legal advice. • Resources: Herd Record-Keeping Solutions: https://www.cattleidapp.com/ • Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA    Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources   Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events    Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.  Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching    Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!

Ray Williams with Gallagher North America joins the show to discuss the big-picture view of sustainability and what it means for family farms and ranches today. Ray covers what he is gaining from producer conversations at NCBA convention in New Orleans, the 3 segments of sustainability and why cattle producers need to do their part to prevent misinformation in the beef industry.   Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources  RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/  Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/ 

Kacy Atkinson joins the show to share her family's story of losing her brother and what they learned about why estate plans are critical components to the business structure of farms and ranches. Kacy uses her previous experience from her days in extension combined with her personal experiences to provide cattle producers insight on how to get started with this process and what it means for their cattle operations.   *The content shared in this episode is to promote the importance of estate planning and finding the right lawyer to do so. It is not official legal advice. For legal advice on estate planning use an attorney.  • Herd Record-Keeping Solutions: https://www.cattleidapp.com/ Earn Premiums on Your Calves: https://redangus.org/marketing/ • Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources  Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.  Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching  Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!

Chelsea Woodcock, DVM and Wes Chism discuss what cattle producers need to keep in mind to ensure optimum herd health during their spring calving season. This episode covers the topics of when to vaccinate calves, the Sandhills calving method, what supplies to have on hand as well as what records are critical to track during calving season.  • Record-Keeping Solutions: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US/Solutions/Weighing-and-EID-Solutions#system%20type=Weighing%20and%20Electronic%20Identification  Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources  Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/   Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.  Book a one-time coaching call using this link: https://calendly.com/cattleconvos/podcast-coaching  Interested in a coaching package? Email Shaye at casualcattleconversations@gmail.com and tell her about the podcast you want to start!

Technology and ranching go together more than one might initially expect. In fact, technology is changing how cattle producers manage and improve their herds day in and day out. Alex Heine and Keenan Hawekotte join the show from the Cattle ID team to discuss how technology helps cattle producers and what ranchers need to know about adopting these tools on their operations. --- Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Newsletter: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events --- Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Cattle ID: https://www.cattleidapp.com/

Buddy Rowlett joins the show from Richmond, Kansas where he raises cattle and also works for Gallagher Animal Management. Rowlett shares tips and strategies for working around the challenges winter throws at cattle producers when it comes to winter fencing. This short podcast episode covers the basics of managing added snow pressure through fence design, working with frozen ground and offers a creative solution for electric fences during winter storms. • RancherMind Resources Full Shownotes Video 

Calving seasons for beef producers vary throughout the United States depending on the climate. However, you may be missing out on an opportunity to improve your profitability by having longer calving seasons and keeping late-bred cows as opposed to marketing them. Jordan Thomas joins the show to discuss his experiences helping cattle producers in Missouri create managed reproduction programs and improve their bottom line through reproductive technologies.  Shownotes  Video RancherMind

Winter has more than made its appearance this year and for some people that means chopping ice and opening water tanks more than they'd like to...I mean does anyone actually like to do it?!?!?! James Clark Gallagher Québec joins the show from Canada to discuss winter watering. Here's what we talk about 👇 1. Effective Water Tanks 2. Planning for Water Lines 3. What to Consider when Creating a Watering Plan Resources:  Full Shownotes:  RancherMind Events: