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Ranching Returns Podcast

Ranching Returns Podcast

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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283: Nevil Speer - Beef Demand is Real
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June 21, 2026

283: Nevil Speer - Beef Demand is Real

Nevil joins me for the third time to discuss the industry and beef market! Turns out beef demand is extremely strong and supports even this high market! We discuss what beef producers need to do in these times to strengthen their businesses for whatever the future holds! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠ w
282: Charles Rohla - Silvopasture Expained
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June 14, 2026

282: Charles Rohla - Silvopasture Expained

If you've ever wondered what silvopasture is, how to establish it, or the many benefits that come from it then this episode is for you! Charles answers all those questions and more! Resources Mentioned: Noble Research Institute Classes Dirt to Soil - Gabe Brown Elaine Ingham Nicole Masters Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagra
281: Todd Churchill - The Business of Ranching
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June 7, 2026

281: Todd Churchill - The Business of Ranching

Todd has an incredible resume including active participation in farming and ranching, building one of the largest meat marketing companies, and serving at fractional CFO's for many food and ag companies! We discuss his story, how accounting is the language of business, perspectives on managing a ranch and more. Also tune in until the end to listen to Charles from Noble discuss overgrazing and grass management. Resources Mentioned: Knowledge Rich Ranching - Allan Nation Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharo
280: Joe Gardiner - Cover Crops for Farm and Ranch Profitability
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May 31, 2026

280: Joe Gardiner - Cover Crops for Farm and Ranch Profitability

Cal Hardage Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/aef1e28ec Joe Gardiner shares his awesome story of getting into farming and hitting the farming lottery followed by learning the hard way about volatility and unpredictability of the commodity world. He discusses his learning experience in cover crops, regenerative agriculture and building what has become a very successful cover crop company Covers & Co. Resources Mentioned: Ranching for Profit Ranching Returns Podcast Working Cows Podcast Ranchenomics R
279: Michael Detweiler - Cows and Water Buffalo on a Missouri Ranch
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May 24, 2026

279: Michael Detweiler - Cows and Water Buffalo on a Missouri Ranch

Michael manages a 4000 acre Missouri ranch where they are using cattle and water buffalo along with good grazing management and cover crops to build they rocky soil. We discuss his history coming to manage this ranch as well as him sharing his faith and hope he has in Jesus after losing a son. So much value to gain from Michael! Resources Mentioned: Robert E. Lee on Leadership Ranching Returns Podcast Working Cows Podcast High Wire Podcast Holistic Management Green Cover Seeds Bible Contrary Far
278: Grant Harder - Sell/Buy Marketing Success
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May 17, 2026

278: Grant Harder - Sell/Buy Marketing Success

Grant shares his story of being a multi generational rancher on his own first generation ranch, starting from scratch and making a living off of his ranch business. We discuss how he grew the business, his focus on stockmanship, high risk cattle and sell/buy marketing! Resources Mentioned: Thoughts and Advice from an Old Cattleman - Gordon Hazard Knowledge Rich Ranching - Alan Nation Wally Olson and Ranching.FYI sell/buy marketing schools Ranching for Profit Stockmanship schools Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Insightful content !

"We listen to these podcasts regularly and really appreciate the diversity of thought and experience shared. Keep up the great work!!"

Ross MacDonald-98 Ranch Inc. | Dec. 18, 2024

Episode 208 - Garth Gatson

"Excellent! I would like to hear more from Garth. I think the two of you have wonderful futures in your businesses and as men. Thank You.Jim Kylstad"

James B. Kylstad | Jan. 13, 2025