The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast

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Casual Cattle Conversations is a podcast that utilizes rancher-to-rancher education to share experiences, stories and information about beef cattle producers and other individuals in the cattle industry. This podcast covers all topics related to ranching from time management, entrepreneurship, finances and anything in-between. Join the host, Shaye Koester-Wanner, each week to connect with fellow cattle producers and industry leaders. Link to website, episodes, merchandise & transcripts: https://linktr.ee/cattleconvos

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Applying the Soil Health Principles to Fit Your Operation

Apr 22 2024 43 mins

In Season 7, Episode 17 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Caitlin Word shares how cattle producers in all regions with different goals can regenerate their natural resources by being observant and applying the following soil health principles: Know Your Context Cover the Soil Minimize Soil Disturbance Increase Diversity Maintain Continuous Living Plants/Roots Integrate Li

The Pros and Cons of Multispecies Grazing

Apr 15 2024 30 mins

Cattle and crops. That’s what a lot of us make our living on and know best. But what if adding one more species to your operation could not only improve your soil health and forages but also offer another revenue source throughout the year? Kevin Lynch shares the pros and cons of multispecies grazing as well as what beginners need to consider in Season 7, Episode 16 of the Casual

How to Know if Cover Crops are for You

Apr 08 2024 23 mins

Implementing cover crops into a grazing plan has a host of benefits for the soil, cattle and profitability of the business when done properly. Steve Swaffar shares his knowledge about cover crop grazing and how it can be an effective method of increasing soil cover in all climates if done properly. During this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:

Understanding the Push for and Impact of Implementing Regenerative Principles

Apr 01 2024 30 mins

Regnerative. It’s a word that seems to be everywhere. It’s talked about on podcasts, scattered throughout articles and of course, all over social media. However, what does it really mean and why has there been so much hype about it? Caitlin Word with the Noble Research Institute shared her thoughts on what regenerative means, why there is a modern wave of livestock producers fo

Nutritional Requirements for Cattle Producers

Mar 24 2024 29 mins

Ever feel like you’re constantly low on energy, relying on caffeine and pain relievers just to get through the day? It’s frustrating, right? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that it is possible to feel more energized and reduce joint pain while still living your ranching dream? This podcast episode with Kennedy Youngren offers practical tips that work for blue-collar

A Customized Approach to Herd Health with MedGene

Mar 17 2024 24 mins

The ”if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality with your cattle herd health is tempting to adopt. However, episode guest Gary Bosch explains that the challenge with this mentality is that we don’t know when things will break. Gary Bosch sheds light on how diagnostic surveillance and modern vaccine technology can help you stay ahead of potential herd health problems and k

Genomic Testing Made Easy for Cow-Calf Producers

Mar 10 2024 27 mins

Season 7 || Episode 11 Have you heard these myths about genomic testing in cattle? 1. Genomic testing is only for seedstock producers. 2. Genomic testing is too complex and time-consuming for commercial producers. 3. Genomic testing doesn’t provide practical benefits for commercial operations. Nick Hammett and host Shaye Wanner bust these myths and dive into practical ways you ca

How to Measure Pasture-Forage Intake for Cattle

Mar 03 2024 36 mins

Seasons 7 || Episode 10 – The beef industry has been focused on measuring economically relevant traits for decades. However, some of these traits are harder to measure than others. One of these traits includes pasture-based forage intake on an individual animal basis. With feed costs being one of the highest inputs cattle producers have each year and forage being a limiting resou

Leaning into the Process of Finding Your Role on a Family Operation

Feb 25 2024 29 mins

Do you want to enhance individual contributions and strengthen your family bond on the farm or ranch? Find out how to achieve this and elevate your family farm experience. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand Family Dynamics: Discover how to navigate and leverage family dynamics for a thriving farm operation. Find Your Farm Role: Uncover the key to defining individual r

HerdDogg: Technology Designed to Give Ranchers Their Time Back

Feb 19 2024 43 mins

Uncover the unexpected way technology is revolutionizing cattle management. Andrew Uden, CEO of HerdDogg, joined me for a conversation about how one form of technology is providing solutions to labor challenges, cattle marketing and more. In this episode, you will hear about: Overcoming challenges faced by ranchers with technology solutions. Harnessing the power of technology to ad