Casual Cattle Conversations
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Casual Cattle Conversations
Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what manag...
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Alternative Ranch Revenue: Does influencing pay off?
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye talks with Tucker Brown about using social media as an alternative revenue stream fo...

How to Extend Grazing Seasons in Northern Climates
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye chats with Luke Ressler about innovative ranching practices that improve both livest...

6 Tips for Choosing a Herd Record System to Maximize Profit
In this solo episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner walks through six key factors ranchers should consider when choosing herd management...

Profit Tips and Technology for Receiving Calves
Host Shaye Wanner speaks with Jared Ranly, a veterinarian and backgrounder, about effective strategies for receiving cattle and enhancing profitabilit...

Modern-day Consumer Concerns About Beef
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Katey Johnson, a first-generation rancher and beef advocate, to talk...

Two Grazing Tools Ranchers Need to Know About
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner visits with Shane White of Ceres Tag and Justin Hossfeld of RangeView by Envu. Together,...

How Virtual Fence is Solving Real Problems for Real Ranchers
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Jim Strickland, a sixth-generation Florida rancher managing multiple...

Strategies to Improve Pregnancy Rates in Cow Herd
Join Shaye Wanner on the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast as she delves into the intricacies of improving pregnancy rates in cattle with expert Lac...

Tax Conscious Ways for Ranchers to Spend Profits
Join Shaye Wanner and Aaron Berger as they dive into the world of ranch profits, exploring how ranchers can effectively utilize their profits while be...

Tips for First Generation Ranchers
Join Shaye Wanner as she sits down with Emma Coffman, a first-generation beef producer, to explore her journey into the ranching industry. Emma shares...

How Ranchers Can Sell Beef to Schools—and Why It Matters
Join host Shaye Wanner as she delves into the inspiring journey of Todd and Taylor Stegall and Callie Barber, who are revolutionizing school lunches b...

How Retailers View Beef: Consumer Trends Ranchers Can’t Ignore
Join Shaye Wanner in a compelling conversation with Lamar Steiger as they delve into consumer perceptions and buying patterns in the beef industry. Di...

Breaking Down Profitability: Expenses, Goals and a Path Forward
Join host Shaye Wanner on the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast as she chats with Patrick Jones from the Noble Research Institute about strategies f...

Choosing the Right Bull: Precision Genetics for Commercial Ranchers with Marty Ropp
Are you ready to make more confident bull-buying decisions that truly move your ranch forward? In this episode, Shaye Wanner visits with Marty Ropp of...

Online Vs. Traditional Bull Sales: What Works Best for Ranchers?
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Koester-Wanner reconnects with Casey Fanta, seedstock manager at Wulf Cattle, to explore ho...

Keep or Cull: Economic Insights for Managing Open Cows
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Jon Biermacher joins to explore the critical economic decisions ranchers face—particularly around cull...

The Future of Virtual Fencing with SenseHub Vence
What if fencing your pastures no longer required posts, wires, or constant upkeep? In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks...

The Truth About Wagyu with Arlie Reeves
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner chats with Arlie Reeves about her family's journey raising Wagyu cattle. From the br...

Why You Always Feel Behind on the Ranch And How to Fix It
In this solo episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Koester-Wanner addresses a feeling many ranchers know all too well—feeling behind. She expl...

Creep Feeding: Will it Pay Off?
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner and Mark Johnson discuss the practice of creep feeding in cattle management. They explore...

Bloodlines and Bottom Lines: Navigating Family and Finance on the Ranch
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Dave Specht, a leading voice on generational ranching and family busi...

A Simple Path to Financial Clarity for Ranchers with Ambrook
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Jason and Candice, alongside Maika from Ambrook, to unpack the realit...

Ranch Wedding Venues: Is this the solution to quitting your off-farm job?
Are wedding venues and AirBNBs really a good way for ranchers to make more money? In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner si...

Mental Health and Ranching: Why You Should Dig Up the Family History Book
Why is mental health in agriculture still hard to talk about? In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks with Bridgette and La...

Bull Fertility 101: Genetics, Soundness Exams & Vet Collaboration | Jennifer Koziol
Fertility is the foundation of profitability in any cow-calf operation—and in this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner is joined by J...

Maximizing Cattle Nutrition and Cost Efficiency with Liquid Feed
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks with Kelly Sanders and Taylor Garcia from Westway Feed Products to break down the r...

A Must Attend Beef Industry Event
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, host Shaye Wanner speaks with Dr. Bob Weber about the upcoming Beef Improvement Federation...

Grazing Mistakes that Could Cost You the Ranch
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner talks with Devlon Ford of the Noble Research Institute about the fundamentals of gra...

Getting Back to Face-to-Face Consumer Interactions
Advocating for the beef industry isn’t just about social media posts—it’s about real, face-to-face conversations that build trust and understanding. I...

How to Successfully Scale Your Cattle Operation
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Thaddeus Tharp, an experienced ag lender with deep roots in agricultu...

Are You Wasting Money on Vaccines? Proper Protocols Explained
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Blane Lowe to break down the essentials of vaccine efficacy in cattle...

Virtual Fencing: Is it right for your ranch with Jessie Jarvis
Virtual fencing is changing the way ranchers manage cattle and land. In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks with rancher J...

How Ranchers Can Get the Most Out of Their Mineral Program
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner sits down with Russell Carrell of Cargill Animal Nutrition to explore strategies for...

Smarter Ranching Starts Here: Wearable Tech for Breeding Season and Animal Health
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner speaks with Andrew Uden about the growing role of wearable technology in ranching. T...

What Ranchers Need to Know About Carbon Markets
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Koester-Wanner engages with Ryan and James from Earth Optics to explore the intricacies of...

3 Tips for Young Ranchers
Shaye Koester-Wanner shares 3 tips for young ranchers who want to take control of their future in the beef industry. Shaye finds these tips helpful as...

Tips to Improve Conception Rates in Young Cows
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner speaks with Karla Wilke about the unique nutritional needs of young cows, particular...

How to Create Ranch Revenue with an AirBNB
In this episode, Shaye Koester-Wanner interviews Lettie Nickell about her journey in creating alternative revenue streams for her family ranch. Lettie...

Embracing Risks in Ranching: CJ & Calli Thorne’s Journey
What some see as risks, CJ and Calli Thorne view as opportunities to innovate and strengthen the beef industry. In this episode of Casual Cattle Conve...

Why Ranchers Should Pay Attention to the Organ Meat Health Trend
Shaye Koester-Wanner and James Berry discuss the importance of organ meats in nutrition, the challenges in the supply chain, and the cultural shifts t...