Beste Soil Health podcasts (2024)

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How Joel Salatin Develops Leaders Ready to Thrive at Polyface Farms (WCP 400)

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The Great Wealth Transfer is coming. What are Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms doing to prepare leaders to thrive? Among other things they are training them to run attractive businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, and teaching their employees how to complain. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to…

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Ep 6 - Jerel Kratt: Headwinds for Regenerative Ag in California 41:55

13d ago41:55

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In this episode I talk with independent agronomist Jerel Kratt who works in the southern Central Valley of California. He unpacks why many have become skeptical of regenerative agriculture in California: 🌪️ Visible failures in early implementations of regen practices 📉 Market realities, from the almond market collapse to the lack of a premium for r…

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Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate 50:12

7d ago50:12

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Jared Luhman, host of the newly rebranded Ranching Returns podcast, joined me to discuss his strategy of investing in real estate. We also discuss his favorite resources and lessons learned. We get the discussion started by talking about his recent rebrand. The conversation turns to real estate investing as Jared discusses lessons learned through t…

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Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins 1:08:09

15d ago1:08:09

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John Hays, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss the journey he and his family have been on to diversify and market the products raised on their farm. We discuss the necessary education, connections, and infrastructure to succeed in direct marketing pastured proteins. We also discuss his ability to compete for leases in a context…

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Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path 49:52

22d ago49:52

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Eric Fuchs, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the journey they have been on at his farm to get to more diversity. We talk about the role the Six Principles played in this journey as well as some of the things he had to unlearn from his previous education in grazing management. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag…

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Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics 58:53

28d ago58:53

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Jonathan and Stefan Bouw of Howrey Angus and Edie Creek Angus joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to find grass-based genetics. We discuss the steps they have taken from genetics developed to thrive in the feedlot to genetics developed to thrive on grass. We also discuss the process of taking over ownership of a herd of cattle that w…

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Ep 5 - Emma Fuller: No Need to Be Concessionary – Soil Health, Cashflow & Market-Rate Returns 46:16

28d ago46:16

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In this conversation, Emma Fuller, co-founder of Fractal.ag, discusses their novel farmland investment model, which makes minority equity investments in farmland while incentivizing soil health practices. Fractal is the first widely available farmland equity product, unlocking capital for farmers while they maintain ownership and control. Emma talk…

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Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

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Grant Vassberg, of Bos Sires and Kallion Farms, joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to develop a cooperative for producers looking to source fertile cattle. We discuss what makes a fertile cow as well as the heritability of fertility. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultat…

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Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

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Kent Donica, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me once again to discuss the lessons he has learned from his career as a Sell/Buy Marketer. We discuss the importance of discipline, the roll of fear and greed, as well as things he will never do again. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book yo…

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Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again 51:51

2M ago51:51

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John Kempf, Host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, joined me to discuss his perspective on what it is going to take to regenerate and relocalize America’s food system. We discuss success stories he has seen as well as the opportunities presented by the challenges of our current infrastructure. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! …

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Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag 44:26

2M ago44:26

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Amber Bell is the newly minted host of Ruminating with Real Ag. She joined me to discuss the podcast and her goals for it. We discuss lessons she has learned in this new venture with it’s broader agricultural focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Sponsor: Understandi…

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Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID 54:34

2M ago54:34

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John Moody of Rogue Food and other endeavors joined me to discuss the reasons we should fight the mandatory implementation of RFID. We also discuss his previous experiences of resisting tyranny and the methods that he has seen be effective in pushing back against government overreach. We also discuss the upcoming Rogue Food Conference in Texas wher…

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Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs 54:09

2M ago54:09

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Joshua and Tara Dukart are Holistic Management Educators from Seek First Ranch in North Dakota. They have helped many people experience breakthroughs in their ranch businesses. They joined me to discuss some examples of those breakthroughs from a recent course they taught as well as how their approach to instruction differs from other educators. We…

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Ep 4 - Matt Nicoletti: The Methadone Clinic for Agriculture 49:13

2M ago49:13

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In this episode, Patrick Smith interviews Matt Nicoletti, Director of Business Development at Penny Newman Grain—a California grain trader founded in 1878 that has grown into a global leader in bulk commodity logistics. We dive into how Penny Newman is both advancing soil health through innovative inputs, and working to transform their legacy busin…

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Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

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Dr. Tom Roskos joined me to talk about his perspective regarding managing herd health. We discuss the difference between fixing herd health and investing herd health as well as some of his preferred strategies and products when it comes to helping our herds thrive. Dr. Tom’s website is a wealth of information and resources regarding this subject. T…

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Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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Gabe Brown and Luke Jones joined me once again to discuss making the switch to regenerative agriculture. With Understanding Ag recently crossing 36 million acres on which they have consulted they have seen a lot of people make the regenerative shift. We discuss some of the commonalities among those who have not succeeded as well as those who have s…

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Ep 3 - Mitchell Hora: A New Scoreboard for Agriculture 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

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Mitchell is a 7th-generation Iowa farmer and the Founder/CEO of Continuum Ag, a soil health data intelligence company. He’s one of the leading evangelists for scoring crops according to their Carbon Intensity as a measure of climate impact that’s strongly aligned with how producers operate. Mitchell shares his journey into regenerative agriculture,…

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Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd 46:52

3M ago46:52

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Shanon Sims joined me once again to respond to discuss the effects of differing years and our management on the grass the grows. We kick this conversation off by me playing a clip for Shanon of Dallas Mount calling him a grass nerd. We talk about the ways he has educated himself on the species present on his ranch as well as the true value of under…

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Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started 1:08:13

3M ago1:08:13

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Richard and Tina McConnell of Hand ‘N Hand Livestock Solutions joined me to discuss the process of getting a herd started moving in the same direction. We discuss what direction we want the herd to move as we are getting started as well as what percentage of the herd we want gathered before we start to move toward the objective. Thanks to our Studi…

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Ep 2 - Matt Rohlik: Producer Compensation in Early Supply Chain Decarbonization Efforts 50:15

3M ago50:15

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Matt Rohlik is the Managing Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships at ARVA Intelligence. ARVA plays a key role in the “insetting market” – the market for ecosystem assets *inside* companies’ supply chains. This is a crucial tool for ag-dependent companies to decarbonize their supply chains, which make up a significant amount of their total em…

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Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

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Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss strategies for managing outwintering cattle. We talk about how our goals for winter feeding shape our strategies as well as how we maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your c…

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Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship 34:24

3M ago34:24

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Jared Sorenson Invited me to come share on his Regenerative Legacy Summit. I chose to talk about the topic of bilical stewardship. I attempted to make the case the we were intended by God to exert influence on the creation for the benefit of the ecosystems we manage. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com t…

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Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres in Charleston County, SC joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to find his target market. We discuss who he thought would be his target market and what he did when he found out he was wrong. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today! Spo…

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Ep 1 - Maggie Monast: The Financial Pushes & Pulls for Stakeholders Across the Value Chain 1:02:49

4M ago1:02:49

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We kick off the podcast with a fantastic overview of the interlocking pieces of the puzzle of financing soil health transition. We delve into how farmers, lenders, insurers, and companies across the ag value chain are adjusting to regenerative practices, and the systemic challenges they face in transitioning to climate-smart practices. Our Guest Ma…

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Ep. 382 – Roy Thompson – Healing Autoimmune Disease 46:35

4M ago46:35

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Roy Thompson, a rancher from near Selby, SD, joined me to discuss his journey from Dis-ease to the Abundant Life. We discuss the role dietary changes played in healing his Crohn’s Disease as well as the role Regenerative Agriculture played in healing his family’s farming business. Roy will be a speaker at the first ever Pennington County Conservati…

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Trailer - The Business of Soil Health 0:52

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The official trailer for The Business of Soil Health podcast.Door soilupside

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Ep. 381 – Tom Krawiec – Reinterpreting Bison Grazing Patterns 1:02:15

4M ago1:02:15

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Tom Krawiec joined me once again. This time to talk about recent developments in understandings of how bison moved across the North American landscape. He challenges the paradigms about the role of wolves vs. the role of Indigenous populations in influencing the grazing patterns of the bison. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head ove…

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Ep. 380 – Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A 1:38:28

4M ago1:38:28

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At a recent Soil Health Academy in Ft. Pierre, SD I was able to record the Q and A sessions during the academy. This is a wide-ranging discussion including financing, direct marketing, grazing, and of course soil health. Thanks to the team at Soil Health Academy for letting me capture this content. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! He…

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Ep. 379 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – The Philosophy of Bull Leasing 46:21

4M ago46:21

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Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss the growth and maturation of their bull leasing business. We discuss the lessons they’ve learned in bull selection, handling, and genetics. We also discuss the ins and outs of leasing bulls through 100th Meridian Ranching and the benefits of such an arrangeme…

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Ep. 378 – Greg Christiansen – Grazing Sheep and Goats Successfully 58:23

5M ago58:23

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Greg Christiansen of Grandview Livestock in Eastern, KS joined me to discuss some of the ideas that will be discussed at an upcoming Ranching School in Garnett, KS. We talk about how they go about acquiring land, adding infrastructure for sheep and goats, as well as integrating cows back into the operation as they noticed some things that went miss…

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Ep. 377 – Lane Hale and Justin Rader – Recovering from the Smokehouse Creek Fire 1:05:24

5M ago1:05:24

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Lane Hale and Justin Rader of 100th Meridian Ranching in Canadian, TX joined me to discuss their experience with the Smokehouse Creek Fire. A wildfire that burned 1.2 million acres of the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma in February and March of 2024. We discuss what they did to get ready for the fire as well as what they are doing in recovery …

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Ep. 376 – Clay Conry – Ranchers as Entrepreneurs 54:42

5M ago54:42

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Jared Sorenson recently invited me to join him for his Profitable Regeneration Masterclass. I have had this talk on Ranchers as Entrepreneurs rolling around in my head for a while now so I decided to share it with Jared’s group. What are the mindsets and streams of income available to ranchers as they seek to optimize the effectiveness of their ope…

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Ep. 375 – Jordan Steele – Forming an Entity 51:15

5M ago51:15

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Jordan Steele, a Super Cruncher at Ranch Right as well as the Director of Operations at Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss the ins and outs of forming an entity. We discuss the different types of entities (general partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, etc.) as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of these entities. We di…

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Ep. 374 – Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones – Thinking About Cover Crops 1:05:35

5M ago1:05:35

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Brian Dougherty and Luke Jones, consultants with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss cover crops. We talk about how they fit in to a cash grain scenario, how we can use them to speed up biological time, and how to think about integrating livestock into our cover cropping systems. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to Under…

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Ep. 373 – Leanne Fuchs – Challenging Human Health Paradigms 58:12

5M ago58:12

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Dr. Leanne Fuchs, a Chiropractor in Missouri, joined me to discuss her approach to caring for people through her various realms of expertise. We discuss her goals and some of the different diagnostic tools she uses to help her find the best path forward for her clients. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.co…

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Ep. 372 – Dallas Mount – Using Business Language 52:51

6M ago52:51

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Dallas Mount, CEO of Ranch Management Consultants, joined me to discuss some of the helpful phrases and ideas he has come across in the years since he took over RMC. We discuss how these phrases have become useful in decision making as well as the difference they have made in their focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to…

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Ep. 371 – Ellen Bench – Implementing Homeopathic Livestock Health 1:06:47

6M ago1:06:47

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Ellen Bench from Remedi Animal Solutions joined me once again to answer questions that arose after the last episode we did together. She lays out the process of implementing a homeopathic livestock health strategy. We answer a number of questions from Patreon supporters as well as questions sent to me by Steve Campbell. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor…

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Ep. 370 – Harry Cope – Grazing Standing Milo 52:41

6M ago52:41

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Harry Cope of Cope Grass Farm in Truxton, MO joined me to discuss his winter-feeding strategy of grazing standing milo. This strategy has been a game changer for his operation from the perspectives of labor, soil health, and finances. We discuss his lessons learned, strategies that have helped him be successful, and somethings he is experimenting w…

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Ep. 369 – Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

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Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams joined me to discuss how Dr. Van Vliet’s recent research is challenging paradigms in the nutrition sector. We talk about how healthy food starts with healthy soil as well as what farmers and ranchers can do to take advantage of developments in consumer demand for regeneratively grown food. Thanks to our …

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Ep. 368 – Ellen Bench – Homeopathic Livestock Health 1:06:32

7M ago1:06:32

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Ellen Bench a homeopathic practitioner from Montana joined me to talk about the ins and outs of homeopathic livestock health. We talk about some of the formulas she has developed as well as the most economical delivery strategies for these remedies. We also discuss how she got into this field in the first place. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Unders…

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Ep. 367 – Aaron Berger – Setting Replacement Heifers Up for Success 47:24

7M ago47:24

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Aaron Berger and Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska and the Host of the BeefWatch Podcast joined me to discuss what he has seen work well as far as setting replacement heifers up for success. We talk about all phases of the replacement heifer’s life and how to manager her to give her the greatest chance of succeeding as a cow in the…

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Ep. 366 – James Coffelt – Profiting from Every Layer 55:50

7M ago55:50

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James Coffelt of Ohio Land and Cattle Company joined me to discuss his journey into ranching by way of owning a hunting property. We discuss the way they have selected genetics over time to be able to survive on minimal inputs. We also discuss how he thinks about the difference between cash flow and wealth generation. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, …

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Ep. 365 – Kristine Root – Verifying Regenerative Systems 53:15

7M ago53:15

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Kristine Root, CMO at Regenified, joined me to discuss the current state of the regenerative food system. We also discuss the work that Regenified is doing to facilitate connections between producers, processors, and consumers of regenerative products. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your con…

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Ep. 364 – Hunter Jones – Getting Paid for Carbon 53:03

7M ago53:03

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Hunter Jones, of Grassroots Carbon, joined me to discuss the state of carbon markets as well as how people can take advantage of this market as it continues to develop. We discuss the process as well as the risks and rewards of getting paid for carbon. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your con…

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Ep. 363 – Tyson Hewitt – Selling the Ranch 1:04:39

8M ago1:04:39

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Tyson Hewitt, of Hewitt Land Company, joined me to discuss the keys to success in preparing for a real estate transaction. We talk about how to prepare a property for sale as well as what to do to get ready to purchase a property. We talk about recent market trends and different approaches to financing and marketing ranch properties. Thanks to our …

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Ep. 362 – Elaine Froese – Preparing the Next Generation to Lead 45:01

8M ago45:01

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Elaine Froese joined me once again. This time to discuss what we can do to prepare the next generation for the task of leadership. We discuss how we go about building an attractive culture as well as how we decide between successors when there is more than one interested. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.…

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Ep. 361 – Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture 1:12:04

8M ago1:12:04

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Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss the state of agriculture in 2024. We discuss, among other things, the unfathomable occurrence of dust storms simultaneously with floods in the Southeast as well as what this proves and how these occurrences can be mitigated. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! He…

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Ep. 360 – John Haskell – Managing Tax Burdens 1:11:47

8M ago1:11:47

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John Haskell of Ranch Right joined me to discuss the philosophy and practice behind managing tax burden. We talk about the importance of getting this right as well as some considerations when increasing profitability of a struggling business. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation …

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Ep. 359 – Logan Pribbeno – Following the Cattle Cycle 50:22

9M ago50:22

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Logan Pribbeno of the Wine Glass Ranch joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to follow the cattle cycle. After missing the opportunity presented by the market high of 2014 Logan and his dad made a concerted effort to be prepared the next time a market high presented itself. It has been a long journey and we talk about some of the lesso…

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Ep. 358 – Bret Davis – Keeping Young Families Mounted 1:05:03

9M ago1:05:03

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Bret Davis, of Horsemanship as an Art, joined me to talk about his philosophy for keeping his young family mounted on good horses they can trust. We discuss his views on training kids to ride as well as somethings maybe you shouldn’t do. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today…

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