Ranching Returns Podcast

Mar 09 2025 216 ep. 64 mins 141

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On the Ranching Returns Podcast we talk to farmers and ranchers who share how they have improved their returns from ranching including extreme profitability, an improvement to their land resources and creating a priceless lifestyle.

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216: Laura Burandt - Stocker Cows

Mar 09 2025 58 mins

Laura has been a popular past guest back on episodes 122 and 126. Today she comes on again to discuss their stocker cow enterprise. She discusses what it is, the advantages and challenges and why they choose to have that in addition to a native herd.Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into you

215: Casey Toews - Adapting Enterprises as Market Demands

Mar 02 2025 76 mins

Casey and his family at Fishburn Ranch took what was considered very poor land and have turned it around through management. The number of creative ways they are finding success in their operation is incredible. They import cattle and feed and custom bale graze during the winter, they flex enterprises as the market calls for it from cows, to stockers or others. They are building a

214: Steve Schweitzer - Sharing his Ranching Journey

Feb 23 2025 67 mins

I have known Steve for years but this is the first time hearing his story of shifting his ranching focus from a high production, high input ranching to a more enjoyable and profitable ranch system.Resources Mentioned:PCC Updates and NewslettersFor Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/Wonder where you can buy Sea-90

213: Dean Hunt - Ranching in South Dakota

Feb 16 2025 66 mins

Dean Hunt shares his story of growing the family ranch while working an off farm job. He had an opportunity to expand at a time that he wasn't sure he could handle it but shares how they made it work. He also shares his experience using Farmatan to stop coccidiosis and scours and shares his thoughts on getting started in ranching.For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshir

212: Knute and Amanda Severson - Grass Finishing and Successful Marketing

Feb 09 2025 84 mins

Knute and Amanda are fun! They met working for the Seattle Seahawks and through a long journey ended up back at Knutes family farm in Iowa. It's there that they purchased land, built infrastructure and have created a successful meat marketing business Grand View Beef! They share the struggles, and successes of that journey!Resources Mentioned:FiverShopifyNRCS ProgramsPractical

211: Kit Pharo - Converting to Low Input Ranching

Feb 02 2025 51 mins

I had a great listener question asking about how to convert from a high input cow/calf herd and operation to a low input operation. Kit and I discuss making that transition, both in management as well as actually converting the herd genetics. If you have questions you'd like answered on the podcast let me know! If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your

210: Mitch Dahl - Very Successful First Generation Rancher!

Jan 26 2025 84 mins

Mitch Dahl is another one of those guys my age making me feel behind the game and I love it! He had the opportunity to take over an existing ranch from retiring ranchers and took it and ran with it. He now owns hundreds of cows, custom grazes, has a small amount of cropping acres and isn't afraid to experiment with new things. We discuss his experience grazing standing corn and

209: Doug Voss - Expanding the Land Base Through Good Management

Jan 19 2025 74 mins

Since having Doug on last time back on episode 33, he has expanded his land base significantly. We talk about how he has done this on both public and private land. We discuss his experience grazing on a large piece of publicly owned land including his trial with virtual fencing and more.Resources Mentioned:Ranching for ProfitSoil Health AcademyPeer Groups/ConsultingSoil Health Coal

208: Garth Gatson - Creating Value in Cattle

Jan 12 2025 94 mins

Garth is intentional with his cattle business, focusing on enterprises where he can add value. Because of this he's found great success and is able to be full time in the cattle business, a feat that many folks dream of. He shares his marketing strategy for all of his cattle, the different enterprises he runs, and his unique perspective on debt. Lots to learn from Garth in this one

207: Sean and Kat Weinert - Quitting the Off Ranch Job

Jan 05 2025 68 mins

We catch back up with Sean and Kat Weinert, previously on episodes 5 and 44 to discuss life after Sean left the off ranch job. We talk about the challenges that it presented, things that caught him off guard and how they've made it work. If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠https://