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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Oct. 4, 2026

299: Josh Tranel - Diversified Midwestern Farm

Josh Tranel farms with his 3 first cousins and they have grown a diversified farm that compliments their core organic dairy. They have row crops, feedlot, and a beef herd in addition to the dairy. We discuss the family dynamics, succession planning, the pros and cons of different dairy models and much more in this fantastic episode with Josh. Resources Mentioned: E-Myth The Goal James Collins AI Larry Tranel Iowa State Extension Ranching Returns Podcast Episode Sponsors: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Sept. 27, 2026

298: Jason Fradette - Building a Ranch

Jason Fradette along with his family built their ranch from scratch. He discusses purchasing their land, the management changes they made to achieve more profitability and more! Resources Mentioned: Ranching Returns Podcast Understanding Ag Working Cows Podcast Podcast 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 m
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Sept. 20, 2026

297: Eamon O'Toole - Running on Grass

Eamon O'Toole is a large commercial rancher who recently started the Running on Grass Podcast with Logan Pribbeno. We discuss his ranch spanning multiple western states, how he manages it as a business. Their willingness to shift enterprises and why and what makes a new ranch opportunity worth taking. Lots to learn from this one and when you are done listening to this episode, check out Running on Grass podcast! Resourced Mentioned: Undaunted Courage Burke Teichert Allan Nation Dallas Mount
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Sept. 13, 2026

296: Ross MacDonald - Building a First Generation Ranch

Ross MacDonald shares his awesome story of going out and building his own ranch business from the first land purchase to his recent shift into building a low input PCC registered herd and starting the first Pharo Cattle Company Canadian sale! Resources Mentioned: Let My People Go Surfing Nourishment - Fred Provenza Joe Walter video clips 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
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Sept. 9, 2026

295 (Bonus): Haley Potter - How to Use AI in Ranching

Haley and I discuss how we can use AI to more efficiently manage our businesses by reducing the time we spend doing simple tasks and more! 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 ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠. For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/
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Sept. 6, 2026

294: Colleen Withers - Ranching in Eastern Oregon

Colleen joins me to discuss her family's eastern Oregon ranch business. The challenges that region presents and how they are constantly evolving their management and improving the operations every generation. Episode 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 as at ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠. For Ranching Returns

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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