Ep. 011 – Dr. Trey Patterson – Heifer Development
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Trey Patterson of the Padlock Ranch about heifer development. We focus on developing heifers on native range and developing heifers to a lower percentage of mature bo...
8 Jan 201833min
Ep. 010 – Best of 2017
Today we are taking a look back at the year that was on the Working Cows Podcast. We have the (subjectively chosen) best 2 minutes from each of the previous year’s episodes. Enjoy! Happy New Year! Als...
1 Jan 201822min
Ep. 009 – Derek Schwanebeck – Deferred Grazing
In this episode, I discuss deferred grazing with Derek Schwanebeck. Derek and I also discuss what we can do in our management decisions to help kick-start the microbiome in our soil. Sponsor: CammackR...
25 Des 201743min
Ep. 008 – Fernando Falomir – Regenerative Ranching
In this episode, we discuss the process of bringing a ranch back from decades of abuse and mismanagement. To make the task even more challenging the Falomirs are dealing with extreme weather condition...
18 Des 201733min
Ep. 007 – Josh Sybesma – Hoop Beef System
In this episode, Josh Sybesma and I discuss the difficulties that come with living in a place where the most profitable thing people can do is grow crops. Specifically, we look at one way they have fo...
11 Des 201735min
Ep. 006 – Aaron Berger – Cow Depreciation
In this episode, we talk to Aaron Berger a Beef Systems Educator with the University of Nebraska. Aaron joined us to talk about Cow Depreciation. This could be one of the biggest levers we can push to...
4 Des 201729min
Ep. 005 – Paul Jungnitsch – Bale Grazing
In this episode, we discuss Paul Jungnitsch’s master’s thesis “The Effects of Cattle Winter Feeding Systems on Soil Nutrients, Animal Performance, Forage Growth, and Economics.” This episode is an exc...
27 Nov 201733min
Ep. 004 – Dave Ollila – Winter Feeding Strategy
I had the opportunity to tour Dave and his family’s operation. Specifically, we had a chance to see the layout of their winter feeding strategy with an eye toward how they are being intentional about ...
20 Nov 201733min
