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 found to deal with the challenge of expensive land rent on their operation. Sponsors: CammackRanchSupply.com ChrisWilliamsAudio.com Video Mentioned: Group...
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 maximize our effectiveness in managing our herds. Sponsors: CammackRanchSupply.com ChrisWilliamsAudio.com Guest’s Articles: Cow-Calf Cost Breakdown: Cow Depreciation Cow...
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 excellent introduction to the topic with concrete research data backing up the claims of those out of the box thinkers who say cows can actually improve...
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 getting the nutrients back on to the field in the evenest way possible. In this episode, we discuss their winter...
In this episode, I talk to Melinda Sims about winter windrow grazing. We talk about the definition of windrow grazing as well as some of the benefits and challenges of this practice. Sponsors: CammackRanchSupply.com ChrisWilliamsAudio.com Guests’ Website: SimsCattleCompany.com Guests’ Facebook: Sims Cattle Company Resources Mentioned: Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke...
In this episode, we look at the Four Pillars of a Ranching Operation with Dallas Mount. As part of our discussion, we cover common roadblocks and leverage points to increase profitability. Sponsor Cammack Ranch Supply Books Discussed Healthy Land, Happy Families, Profitable Businesses Further Study Chip Hines Burke Teichert Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson...
In this episode, I discuss the Infinite Banking Concept with Mary Jo Irmen. These concepts are discussed in Mary Jo’s book Farming without the Bank. Sponsor Cammack Ranch Supply Blog Post Mentioned Generational Wealth Podcast Mentioned ContraKrugman Books Discussed Farming without the Bank Wealth without the Bank or Wall Street Infinite Banking Concepts (Titled Becoming Your...
Howdy! Welcome to the Working Cows Podcast! In this first episode, I discuss my reasons for starting this podcast, my present involvement in the ranching industry, and the format of this podcast. Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler
On today's episode, Delaney recounts her trip to Chicago visiting the CME Group and the Chicago Board of Trade, then Mike and Delaney talk today's top news which includes trade talk from China, Syrian's wheat production, new information about the Dow DuPont Merger, and of course the USDA's Quarterly Grain Stock and Acreage report released June 30. Ted Seifried also joins to give a little commentary about the report, and Amanda De Jong gives policy updates from the perspective of the Iowa Corn Grower's Association.
Regular markets analyst Elaine Kub stepped up to Delaney's microphone today and she and Mike discuss the news of the day, as well as have a conversation with Emma Weston, co-founder of AgriDigital; a company that aims to bring the buying and selling of agricultural commodities out of the pen, pad, and Excel era. The conversation has a heavy focus today on the rapid run up in Minneapolis Wheat futures, the drought in the Dakotas, and blockchain; the technology that AgriDigital is using to modernize, and secure, commodity sales.