Casual Cattle Conversations

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: 

Feed is the number one input cost for many cow-calf producers. Renaissance Ag joins the podcast to share how they are working to create avenues for beef producers to obtain quality feed sources that are not weather dependent.  Resources Renaissance Ag Full Shownotes RancherMind Newsletter Video

Jeff Wilcox and Adam Cording join the show to discuss how farmers and cattle producers can keep mice and rats out of their feed sources, buildings, vehicles and homes with Good Nature mouse traps. Jeff and Adam discuss how rodents can have major economic and health impacts if their populations are not at the right level and demonstrate how the Good Nature mouse trap is a non-toxic and versatile device that keeps rodent populations down in problem areas. • Good Nature • Full Shownotes:  • Watch: • RancherMind Events • 22 Free Ranch Management Tips

Jennifer Hill joins the show to discuss her experience implementing a continuous learning mindset and plan into her lifestyle as a cattle producer. Jennifer shares how this has impacted their operations management practices and why she continues to participate in the RancherMind program. Together, Jennifer and Shaye outline different opportunities and resources cattle producers can use to stay updated on the beef industry. Listen RancherMind Events Full Show Notes Watch

The new year is just around the corner and the next calving season will be here before you know it. Ray Williams joins the show to discuss what cattle producers can do to straighten out their herd records in a way that will move them toward their goals faster. Ray discusses what data points can be collected and different options for collecting them. We also talk about different methods for tagging calves and giving them their unique ID.   Alphanumeric Tagging Codes & Years Watch Listen Full Show Notes RancherMind Event

Cattle producers have been focused on sustainability for generations, but how can they stay on top of this and continue to be progressive? Steve Wooten joins the show to discuss his family’s operation and how they continue to improve. Steve covers… 1. What sustainability looks like on cattle operations 2. How you make changes to move in this direction 3. How sustainable practices impact your profitability in the long run • Full Show notes Video RancherMind Red Angus Programs

Keep your cattle in and the wolves, coyotes, elk, deer and other wildlife out with these fencing strategies shared by Liam Shaw. Liam discusses several different fencing strategies to keep predators and wild game away from your herd and hay in this short podcast episode. Listen:  Watch:  Show notes:  Resources:   

Robbie Johnson joins the show to help cattle producers prepare for winter by making sure they set up their fences properly for grazing cornstalks. Robbie covers what types of energizers, posts, insulators and wire to consider using and offers tips for establishing a proper ground. If you watch the video he even shows examples of Gallagher products that can be used.   Fencing Supplies Video Full Shownotes RancherMind Events

Jason Medows joins the show this week to discuss comparison syndrome and how it impacts management decisions for cattle producers. He also brings to light methods of pulling yourself out of comparison syndrome and how to create a healthier relationship with your farm and ranch. Listen:  Watch:  Read the Summary:  Red Angus Association:  Neogen: