

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
Clay Conry
What is the key to becoming a more regenerative ranch? How do we increase the effectiveness of our management of the Land, Animals, Money, and People that have been entrusted to us? The Working Cows podcast exists to glorify God by providing farmers and ranchers a platform to discuss and share best practices for increasing soil health, profitability, stockmanship and leadership ability.
Each week host, Clay Conry, will talk to leaders in the industry who have made the regenerative shift in their business so that their ranches are more profitable from an economic and ecologic perspective. They will discuss grazing, Holistic Management, herd health, low-stress stockmanship, leadership, and of course putting your cows to work for you.
Each week host, Clay Conry, will talk to leaders in the industry who have made the regenerative shift in their business so that their ranches are more profitable from an economic and ecologic perspective. They will discuss grazing, Holistic Management, herd health, low-stress stockmanship, leadership, and of course putting your cows to work for you.
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Ep. 321 – Chuck Schembre – Regenerative Gardening
Chuck Schembre, a soil scientist and consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the application of soil health principles to gardening. We talk about the seasons of a healthy garden as well as cover crops, mulching, the need for grasses, and diversity.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092
Contact Understanding Ag:Connect with Understanding Ag

Aug 28, 2023 • 46min
Ep. 320 – MCOOL and EID – Rep. Harriet Hageman
Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY) joined me to discuss some of the things she has been working on since being elected as a Representative in Wyoming’s only legislative district. We discuss the Electronic Animal Identification and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling issues and how they could potentially effect producers.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092
Relevant Links:Rep. Hageman on EID Ear TagsHarriet Hageman Wyoming’s Congresswoman

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
Ep. 319 – Kate Sabino – Making Holistic Change
Kate Sabino, a grazing intern at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, joined me to discuss a laborer’s perspective on the changes they have been making in the Dairy Division at Wolfe’s Neck. We discuss the changes that have been made, the fallout from those changes, as well as how they include everyone in the decision making process.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092
Sponsor:Zoetis
Relevant Links:Kate’s Article

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep. 318 – Monte Bottens – Soil Health from Tillage Ground Zero
Monte Bottens of the Ag Emerge Podcast joined me to discuss his soil health journey. We discuss his experiences with consolidation, integrating livestock, and adopting soil health principles.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092
At Home Continuing Ed:Regen Ag 101 by Understanding Ag

Aug 14, 2023 • 53min
Ep. 317 – Austin Maness – Harvest Returns
Austin Maness, COO of Harvest Returns, joined me to talk about the unique way that they are approaching agricultural funding. We talk about how the process works, who can participate on the investment side as well as who is best suited to participate as a producer.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Sponsor:Farming Without the Bank
Relevant Links:HarvestReturns.com

Aug 14, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 316 – Morgan Hartman – Soil Health Applied to Turf Management
Morgan Hartman from Understanding Ag joined me to talk about how we apply soil health principles to turf managment in this country. We talk about golf courses, lawns, and the amount of irrigation and chemical application that occurs on these acres. we also try to chart a better path forward with regard to these acres.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Relevant Links:Soil Health Academy in New YorkDriving the Green Blog

Aug 8, 2023 • 0sec
Ep. 315 – Jaime Elizondo – Natural Genetic Selection
Jaime Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching joined me once again. This time we discuss how to select the most profitable genetics from our herd. We talk about removing the crutches, the way to choose between two equal animals, as well as when to start keeping your own bulls.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Sponsor:Ranching.FYISunshine Bible Academy
Relevant Links:RWRanching.com
Jaime’s Previous Episode:Ep. 247 Jaime Elizondo – Real Wealth Ranching

Jul 31, 2023 • 58min
Ep. 314 – Mark Firth – Equipping the Next Generation
Mark Firth, CEO of Arrowquip, joined me to talk about some of the trends they are paying attention to in the industry. We talk about the increasing demand for beef as well as the increased interest in a new generation of ranchers coming into the business of ranching and the equipment, experience, and education they will need to succeed.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Sponsor:Baja Gold Salt Co.Baja Gold Salt Co. on Instagram
Relevant Links:Arrowquip.com

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Jul 24, 2023 • 57min
Ep. 313 – Marisa Tolsma – Thriving Human Wellness
Marisa Tolsma joined me to discuss the journey she and her family have been on towards increasing levels of health. We discuss the GAPS diet, the roll of fermented foods, as well as the importance of sea salt for human health.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Sponsor:Baja Gold Salt Co.
Relevant Links:Bumblebee ApothecaryBumblebee Apothecary on Instagram
Dr. Eric Berg on The Signs of a SALT Deficiency
Related Episodes:Ep. 261 Robert Cain and Michael Sileck – The Sea Salt Revolution

Jul 17, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 312 – Lynn Hoover – All Natural Soil and Herd Health
Lynn Hoover joined my wife Miranda and me at our kitchen table after a pasture walk at our place to discuss what we can do to improve our herd and range health without defaulting to synthetic solutions.
Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90!
You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092.
Sponsors:Sunshine Bible AcademyRanch Right LLC
Relevant Links:Ocean Blue Agronomics