

Casual Cattle Conversations
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Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting today’s beef cattle industry.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 27min
The Future of Feed Resources for Cow-Calf Producers
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.
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Renaissance Ag
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RancherMind
Newsletter
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Dec 12, 2022 • 23min
How to Keep Mice & Rats Out of Your Feed
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.
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22 Free Ranch Management Tips

Dec 5, 2022 • 22min
Continuous Learning that Works for Cattle Producers
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.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 40min
How to Organize Your Herd Records
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
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RancherMind Event

Nov 21, 2022 • 30min
Keeping the Cattle Industry Sustainable & How You Can Take Action
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
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RancherMind
Red Angus Programs

Nov 14, 2022 • 15min
Fencing Strategies to Keep Predators Away from Your Herd
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.
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Nov 7, 2022 • 18min
Effective Fences for Cornstalk Grazing
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
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RancherMind Events

Oct 31, 2022 • 30min
Why You Need to Stop Comparing Your Ranch to Others
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.
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Oct 24, 2022 • 24min
Herd Health & Grazing Management
Herd Health & Grazing
Learn how beef producers in Quebec have used intensive grazing to improve their herd health, while creating a business that fits their lifestyle. Brian and Kim Maloney with Brylee Farms, join the show this week to discuss their process for buying cattle, grass finishing them and selling the meat directly to consumers.
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Brylee Farms
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Oct 17, 2022 • 32min
Finding Your Faith as a Rancher
Kyley DeVoe joined the show this week to talk about the importance of having faith as ranchers and beef producers.
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Kyley's message is passionate and inspiring to hear as he dives into...
1. Why we need to have faith
2. How to grow in our faith journeys
3. Understanding and using your spiritual gifts
4. What it can look like to live out your faith
Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast
RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events
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Resources: https://www.neogen.com/