Casual Cattle Conversations

Embark on a transformative journey where knowledge meets camaraderie, and the pursuit of profitability intertwines with a shared passion for the beef industry's future. Welcome to RancherMinds, a dyn…

Season 7 || Episode 29 Let's take a trip to learn about the beef industry around the world! Join rancher and podcaster Shaye Wanner as she invites Andrew Uden, a seasoned industry professional, to sh…

In an era where the narratives surrounding agriculture are often shaped by misinformation and disconnection, a refreshing voice emerges – one that harnesses the power of storytelling to bridge the ga…

Have you heard these myths about grazing cover crops for cattle? Myth 1: Cover crops are not profitable. Myth 2: Grazing cover crops destroys the soil. Myth 3: It's impossible to build successful par…

The United States beef industry is a leader in today’s world and that’s no accident. The industry is filled with proactive individuals spanning from researchers to ranchers. It’s nothing short of exc…

In an industry where it seems large-scale operations often dominate, a refreshing story emerges from the heart of San Diego County. Alli Fender, a dynamic force within the beef industry, invites you …

Scott Sandquist, is a trailblazer who is reshaping the local meat processing landscape in a rural community. In this conversation, Scott shares the challenges and rewards that accompanied his bold vi…

This captivating and thought-provoking discussion unveils how commercial cow-calf producers can leverage their position in the beef supply chain to add more dollars to their bank accounts. In this en…

In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on an exploration of legacy – and what it means for farmers and ranchers. Vance Crowe is an amazing storyteller who helps families capture their legacy by…

Imagine unleashing the full potential of your beef operation, one mineral at a time. In this informative episode, rancher Shaye Koester-Wanner invites renowned nutritionist Cadra Krueger to share her…

Intrigued by the prospect of tasting the finest steaks in America? This lively podcast follows rancher Tyler McCann as he describes the unique Rendezvous City Beef Roundup, an annual event he launche…

Season 7 || Episode 19 Let's dive into heifer marketing and profitability with Doug Ferguson. Doug's sell-buy marketing strategies and mindset shifts will open your mind to how participating in the f…

In between where we are and where we want to be lies the challenges that come with change. However, the difference in those who get to the other side and those who revert back to old ways comes down …

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 observ…

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 an…

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 graz…

Season 7 || Episode 14 – 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…

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 possib…

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 k…

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 commerc…