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Providing thought provoking information and resources for Ranchers that have a desire to be Responsible, Adaptive, and Profitable. From cows, to land, to people, and technology... issues every ranching business deals with. Hosted by Justin Mills, a 4th generation Wyoming Rancher. A production of Working Ranch Magazine.

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Providing thought provoking information and resources for Ranchers that have a desire to be Responsible, Adaptive, and Profitable. From cows, to land, to people, and technology... issues every ranching business deals with. Hosted by Justin Mills, a 4th generation Wyoming Rancher. A production of Working Ranch Magazine.

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English

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(307) 363-COWS


Episodes
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Ep 220: Making the Most Out ofYour Profit with Dallas Mount

7/12/2025
The cattle market is at an all-time high which probably means for most of us we are seeing a pretty healthy profit this year. So, the question is, how should we strategically use the profit? Dallas Mount (Ranch Management Consultants) returns as we work through this question… starting first at debt. Then we'll work through the desire for business growth, cash flow, investing in yourself, benchmarks, and managing your business with principles versus emotion. It’s not just about your profit… it’s what you do with it! #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #kline #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #WorkingRanchRadio #StrategicRanching #RanchingForProfit #CattleBusiness #RanchManagement #FarmFinance #LivestockProfit #DebtManagement #AgPodcast #SmartFarming #FarmBusiness #CattleProducer #BeefIndustry #RanchEconomics #AgTalk

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Ep 219: Land, Legacy, and Liberty: Keeping America Fed and Free w Amanda Radke

7/5/2025
Today we dive into what it really takes to keep America free and strong: a food system that supports family farms and ranches—because a country that can feed itself stands independent. I’m joined by Amanda Radke—rancher, author, speaker and podcaster —who shares powerful insights on protecting private property rights, revitalizing rural America, and uniting as cattle producers. Keeping American Fed and Free on Today’s Episode of the Working Ranch Radio Show. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #lowstress #k-line #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #BidonBeef #freenation #foodnation

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Ep 218: What Actually Pays A NET Premium on Your Calves?

6/28/2025
Today we look at some very basic management practices that data shows will increase the value of your calves when you go to market them. The values has been derived from data through a partnership between Superior Livestock, Kansas State University, and Merck Animal Health. So today Dr. Chris Thomsen with Merck joins us as he walks us through the data. From breeding management to calfhood management, that also includes looking at the ROI on Precondition... what about Weaning? And what about the four things that DOESN’T affect the value of your calves? Tune in to find out what those four things are and What Actually Pays a Net Premium on Your Calves! #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #lowstress #k-line #RioMax #ManSaver #Gelbvieh #TankToad #Marketing #Weaning #Preconditioning #breeding

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Ep 217: Taking The Mystique Out of Low Stress Cattle w Dawn Hnatow

6/14/2025
Dawn Hnatow (Cattle Up Stockmanship) joins us as we discuss Stockmanship. What it is and what it isn’t. The three areas where you and I as ranchers would see benefits to our operation: Economics, Production, & Life. Dave Voth (Integrated Grazing Management) also joins us as we continue deeper into the conversation and work through the conflict many think about… is it worth my time? Which leads to the next thought… But I don’t have the “magic” like Bud Williams. Plus, information about an upcoming Stockmanship School and Ranching For Profit Workshop. Click Here: Information for Stockmanship School and RFP S Workshop #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #lowstress #RFP

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Ep 216: Tips for Successful Summer Grazing w/ Dr. Allen Williams

6/7/2025
Dr. Allen Williams (Understanding Ag and Regenified LLC)is back with us today as he walks us through several things that can increase productivity and profitability through your grazing management. From the initial management in the early part of the grazing season, to the rule of Compounding, rule of Disruption, a great discussion on weeds and we'll conclude with a practice that is quite simple, but we rarely practice that ties the entire discussion together. Grab your pen and paper because grazing school is now in session… and this one you don’t want to miss. Show Notes: Phone App referenced: Picture This. Website for Material: www.understandingag.com/ Books Referenced: #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowdog #weeds #grazing #observe #adaptivegrazing

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Ep 215: From Ranch Management to Extended Summer Weather Outlook

5/31/2025
Today on the Working Ranch Radio Show we are covering three things. First Dr. Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management joins us as we discuss some exciting modifications they’ve made to their Master’s Program in Ranch Management… especially for those current college students that will be getting an undergraduate degree with aspirations of a Master’s Degree in Ranch Management. Plus they have a Wildlife Management Seminar coming up in August for those interested in adding that type of enterprise to your operation. And while I have Rick on the line, I want to get his take on the Mexican Screw Worm situation. Then Meteorologist Don Day will join us as we take the second half of the show to get his extended weather outlook for the summer as we go region by region across the country. And finally, we haven’t heard from the Captain in a while, the Captain Tim O’Byrne drops in for a T2¢. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #screwworm #KRIRM #T2¢

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Ep 214: Common Ground Summit: Real Dialogue or PR Play?

5/24/2025
The Common Ground Summit… a meeting of 40 people across the country. These 40 represented various segments of the cattle industry. These 40 were comprised of what some might say would be small non-influential family operations to large influential registered operations, family feed yards, or sale barn owners. If these 40 where a herd of cows… the term Heinz 57 comes to mind. But their purpose was simple. Find common ground and unanimous consent on some industry issues in hopes of starting the ball rolling. The group came up with 6 issues that they all unanimously agreed on. So today, Renee Carrico and Joe Fischer… two of the participants join me as we discuss how the meeting went, how did they come to the list of six agreed upon issues, what about the big topics that have divided the industry, and was this just a onetime feel could kumbaya moment. Sure, there are some big topics that I hope will eventually be addressed, however in the meantime, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve become sick and tired of the continued divisiveness in the industry, the ego’s, the fear mongering, and attitudes of “my way or no way”. No matter your view on the outcome of this meeting… today’s show is for you. If you good with outcome of the meeting and what you perceive it doing for the industry… listen in. If you’re frustrated because you think the meeting was phony and didn’t address the issues you thought were important, then this show is for you as well. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #k-line #foodsecurity #unify #advocacy #collaboration #pathforward

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Ep 213: Bovine Congestive Heart Failure… Are We Overlooking It’s Impacts?

5/10/2025
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure. For me I’ve always assumed it was the same as High Altitude Disease or Brisket Disease, but in our cattle industry today where we see a push for performance and high growth, we are seeing it manifest itself at a point in time that is extremely costly to the feeder... right before slaughter. Dr. Kirk Ramsey and Dr. Paige Pratte with Neogen join me today as we discuss the concern of Bovine Congestive Heart Failure in our cattle industry. What is it. Where are we seeing it? And what do cow/calf producers need to understand about its applicability to your operation as well as the heritability of that trait in your herd. So, it leads us down the road of utilizing our DNA testing ability to know where our herd is at, but it not just to add another input cost the buyers are wanting the information as well. Bovine Congestive Heart Failure. Are we overlooking its impact to our herd… to our industry… while a solution is this available right there in that DNA sample. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #productivity #carcussweights #igenitybeef #DNA #BCHF #PAP #superiorlivestock #cattlefeeders #cow/calf

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Ep 212: Maude Family: Charges Dropped. What’s Next and Why Did It Ever Get That Far?

5/3/2025
The story of the Maude Family in Western South Dakota took center stage this past week as criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude were dropped over a land issue in what many are saying was a rogue US Forest Service agent bringing charges of land theft over 25 acres of ground that have been fenced into the deeded ground for over 70 years. Today, Rachel Gabel, spokesperson for the Maude Family, returns as our guest as we talk about what’s happened in the past 14 months. Why was it falling on deaf ears in the previous administration, what’s next for Charles and Heather Maude and how do we view this situation as an industry moving forward. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #K-Line #purina #flycontrol #USDA

Duration:00:56:30

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Ep 211: Are You Satisfied with Your Quality of Life w/ Allan Crockett

4/26/2025
On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your Quality of Life (QOL) right now? Today Allan Crockett returns as our guest as we rip the band aid off the question that may be bouncing off the walls of your mind, "Is this the Quality of Life that I want going forward? We take a three-leg'd approach as we start with looking at how we can generate "Time and Money" in one area of a QOL, then we discuss "Relationships" as a second leg and is our dedication to the business a higher priority than our relationships, and we end on "Purpose". If you're lying on your death bed, are you going to be happy with how you fulfilled your purpose in life? So again, I ask, how would you rate your quality of life? Do you have all the time and money you need, are your relationship healthy, and are you fulfilling your purpose in Life? If it’s all good, no need to listen on, but if one or more of those three areas are lacking… then listen in! #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #cowpunchercoffee #productivity #happyranching #legacy #parasite #Norbrook #Tauramox

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Ep 210: Virtual Fencing – Can the Ends Justify The Means?

4/12/2025
Virtual Fencing. It’s a topic that spurs intrigue for many of us, but often from a distance. Whether it’s the newness of the technology or the cost to implement. Today Matt Vermeesch with Nofence, joins as we explore the technology as a whole. Additionally, we’ll hear from Idaho rancher Tyson Coles with his perspective as a user. So, what are the factors to contemplate when considering an investment in virtual fencing? It’s truly an emerging technology that has very practical usefulness to a rancher and are we at a point where the Ends justify the means? #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #productivity #virtualfence #nofence #technology

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Ep 209: Skills Needed For Today’s Ranch Manager

4/5/2025
Managing a ranch in today’s industry is different that it was for the previous generations... and it continues to change. So, what are the skills a manager needs on today’s ranch? Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management is my guest as he shares with us three umbrella areas that are critical for Ranch Managers. If you have aspirations of being a ranch manager, either for your family ranch or someone else; your currently in a management position; or an owner, today’s show will provide you with some tremendous insight. #workingranchmagazine #workingranchnation #justinmills.wyocowboy #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #gelbvieh #vigortone #cargill #successionplanning #ranchmanager #TexasA&M #ranchmanagement #Novonesis #probiotic

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Ep 208: Mitigating Pregnancy Loss In Cow Herds

3/29/2025
Losing calves during pregnancy may not be a big factor in your operation, but it’s still a loss and it does affect your bottom line. So today Chloe Collins (University of Missouri Extension) walks us through what can cause Gestational Pregnancy Loss during the Early Embryonic phase of the first 45 days to the fetal period from 45 days to birth. Plus, ways to mitigate those losses in both our young cows and older cows. It may not seem like a real problem in your cow herd, but maybe just understanding it a little better could increase your calf crop by 1 or 2 percent. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #calfloss #opencows #deathloss #productivity #muextension

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Ep 207: AI Technology: Part2 – It's Here, How Do We Use it ... Is It Safe?

3/22/2025
Like it or not, AI Technology is here and today we continue in our discussion with Mackenzie Burnett (Ambrook). Topics like how it could be used… for example to start the ball rolling on things like estate planning, enterprise analysis, or business negotiations. But then we also head down a line of questions about things like the morality of AI technology and is it safe? But AI is not a silver bullet. While it may serve as a great assistant for some tasks, in ranching, human intervention in many things are still going to be required. So what do we do about it? The first thing is to try and understand it... then you decide. Plus a conversation with TechMix's Nathan Upah & Ryan Profitt about BovAlign. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #techmix #Stress #technology #estate #effeciency #ChatGPT #AI

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Ep 206: AI Technology In Ranching: Part1

3/15/2025
AI Technology… and I’m not talking Artificial Insemination. I’m talking about tools like ChatGPT. It has quickly risen to the surface in our vocabulary but what about our understanding of it? Today Mackenzie Burnett (Ambrook) returns as our guest as she walks through what it is, why it has suddenly come to the forefront, how it’s being used, and how could you and I as ranchers use it. Does AI Technology give you cause to concern, or do it is opportunity? AI Technology in Ranching is the topic. A show dedicated to the curious, the believers, the doubters, the young’uns, the middle aged, and old timers alike. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #technology #estate #effeciency #ChatGPT #AI

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Ep 205: Bull Selection - Are We Asking the Right Questions?

3/8/2025
When it comes to bull selection, before you even look at a bull or look at all the numbers… there are some questions you must ask yourself. Dr. Saulo Zoca (University of Tennessee) walks us through some of these critical questions. Then, we must understand that first and foremost, this bull needs to stay healthy and breed cows. Finally we start looking at numbers, keeping in mind that at the end of the day, is it really about how much you paid for the bull or that he's going to bring you a return on your investment. Are We Asking The Right Questions in our Bull Selection? #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #CalfCatcher #bulls #bullselection #utbeef.com #purina #minerals

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Ep 204: 2025 Outlook – Markets & Weather

2/22/2025
It’s our Annual Market & Weather Outlook Show for the coming year! We start first with the Cattle Markets as Clint Berry (Superior Livestock & @HossTheBeefGuy) and I discuss the factors playing into our market for the next couple of years as well as the CattleFax market forecast prices from Fat Cattle down to bawlin’ calves. Plus, we'll discuss "just how long the market stays up, price protecting, and beef demand. Then Meteorologist Don Day will join us to discuss the weather outlook for the year and we’ll wrap our weather discussion on 20- & 30-year weather patterns. Link to: Cattle Market Notes Weekly #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #CalfCatcher #market #calfprices #cattlefax #superiorlivestock #drought #weatherpattern

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Ep 203: Allan Savory – Part 3: Pearls of Wisdom

2/15/2025
Today we conclude my conversation with Allan Savory. It’s a deeper dive into what Holistic Management really looks like… and what it isn’t. And, if it crosses your mind about creating a future or legacy for your family or ranch operation you will find our conversation extremely valuable. Also does Holistic Management work with the principle of running your ranch like a business? This is the conclusion part of my conversation with Allan, and it is absolutely packed with pearls of wisdom. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #CalfCatcher #ambrook #HMS #climatechange

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Ep 201: Allan Savory – Part 2: Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, & Holistic Management

2/8/2025
Today we continue with Part 2 of my conversation with Allan Savory. He is a firm believer that livestock MUST be a part of reversing what he fills is a threat to mankind… that being desertification. Today our conversation leads us down the road of talking about climate change. It is a topic that ranchers often feel they have to be defensive due to environmental groups placing blame on agriculture. But what is Allan Savory's view on climate change and fossil fuels. Then we'll start down the road in the conversation of understanding what truly is the meaning of Holistic Management. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #CalfCatcher #ambrook #HMS #climatechange

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Ep 201: Allan Savory – Part 1

2/1/2025
My guest today is none other than Allan Savory. A man who once despised livestock and now a fierce believer in the role of livestock to our planet. Today we hear the back story of what fuels his life’s work and passion for helping ranchers through Holistic Management. Through his beliefs and stances on land management, climate change, and other issues, he’s managed to frustrate both the extreme environmentalists as well as some in our ranching community. So, if your good with status quo thinking, this show isn’t for you. But if you want to be challenged... listen in today and the following shows as I share with you my conversation with Allan Savory. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #CalfCatcher #ambrook #HMS #climatechange #savoryinstitute

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