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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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Aug. 30, 2026

Make a podcast that says: Blake and Ida Jane Allen - Building a First Gen Ranch

Blake and Ida Jane share their initial entrance into ranching starting with commercial cow/calf, their switch to stocker growing, and then back into cow/calf and growing a direct to consumer meat business that compliments their lifestyle and operation goals. They now are both full time on the farm and share how they did it! Resources Mentioned: Thoughts and Advice From an Old Cattleman - Gordon Hazard Allan Nation Books 5 Mary's Marketing Course Ranching Returns Podcast Podcast Sponsors:
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Aug. 23, 2026

292: Eric Bailey - Difference Between Value and Marketing in Cattle Inputs

Who else has wondering what things actually pay vs what is all marketing and hype? I know I have. Eric discusses his perspective on this topic hitting on mineral, creep feed, apple cider vinegar and more! Episode Sponsors: If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ranchrightllc.com/⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into y
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Aug. 16, 2026

291: Dr. Rebekah Hartfield - Buying Vet Clinics and Ranches

Dr. Harfield and I discuss her journey in entrepreneurship and all the challenges as well as the benefits that have come from her real estate investing, buying vet clinics, building ranches, writing books and more! Lots to learn in this fantastic conversation! Podcast Sponsors: 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 a
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Aug. 9, 2026

290: Aaron and Erin Pape - First Generation Profitable Farm

Aaron and Erin Pape share their story on discovering their passion for land stewardship through management and the grazing business! They discuss the challenges and opportunities of custom grazing dairy heifers, scaling a pastured chicken enterprise to over 5000 chickens annually, and building a direct marketing enterprise as well as the details on how they grew their landbase. Resources Mentioned: Grassworks Grazing Conference Ranching for Profit Podcast Sponsors: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharo
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Aug. 2, 2026

289: Brett Mcrae - Expanding a Profitable Farm and Ranch

Brett shares some of the major decisions he made in his farming career including switching from a seedstock business model to a commercial cow/calf operation and setting up his cropping enterprise to be portable allowing him to take on land opportunities that aren't in his backyard which was essential when trying to grow! Lots to learn from Brett in this episode! Resources Mentioned: Ranching for Profit - EL Ranching Returns Podcast Beef and Forage Roundup Working Cows Truth About Ag Ranc
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July 26, 2026

288: Dennis O'Callaghan - Doubling Production and Maximizing Profit!

Dennis when give the opportunity to take over his families 1800 acre station in New Zealand needed to make it profitable to do so. He focused on increasing production and profit per acre. We discuss how he did that through the type of animal they raise, their grass management and more! Resources Mentioned: Beef and Lamb New Zealand Diary NZ If you are looking to add somebody to your team to help with your farm or ranch numbers, check out John Haskell and his team at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ranchright

Reviews

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