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In Season 7, Episode 17 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Caitlin Word shares how cattle producers in all regions with different goals can regenerate their natural resources by being observant and applying the following soil health principles:
 
Know Your Context
Cover the Soil
Minimize Soil Disturbance
Increase Diversity
Maintain Continuous Living Plants/Roots
Integrate Livestock
 
 
While we discuss all of the soil health principles during our conversations, we go back to number one quite frequently. “I like to bring it back to outcomes. What outcomes are you looking for? You have to strike a balance between what you want and what nature can provide,” said Word. Caitlin walks through how different producers such as seedstock operators, those with hunting leases, stocker operators and cow-calf producers are all looking for slightly different outcomes and shares specific grazing strategies they can apply to find that balance between their desired outcome and regenerating the soil.
 
Learn more about regenerative ranching: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/
 
Key Time Points
(04:15) Soil Health Principles
(7:55) Seedstock Producers
(14:50) Hunting Leases/Wildlife
(23:39) Stockers/Yearlings
(27:30) Cow-calf/moving during calving season
(36:30) Knowing which principle you need to improve/focus on
 
 
Links:
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes 
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources 
 
The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
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Cattle and crops. That’s what a lot of us make our living on and know best. But what if adding one more species to your operation could not only improve your soil health and forages but also offer another revenue source throughout the year? Kevin Lynch shares the pros and cons of multispecies grazing as well as what beginners need to consider in Season 7, Episode 16 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast.
 
About the Guest:
Kevin Lynch currently works in the Research Service Department at the Noble Research Institute where he is involved in forage and soil sampling and monitoring. He has worked with Noble for 17 years but has been passionate about small ruminants and grazing for over 40 years. What started as a 4-h project turned into a career of caring for land, soil, large and small livestock as well as exotic animals.
 
Key Time Stamps:
2:25 Kevin’s Background
 
06:15 What is multispecies grazing
 
9:01 Management Challenges
 
10:30 Why people graze multiple species at once
 
13:09 Animal Health and Mineral programs
 
18:20 Return on Investment
 
20:10 Is this right for you
 
24:06 Resources & Different Breeds to Consider
Links:
Noble Research Institute: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/ 
Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes 
Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources 
 
The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos 
Take Your Ranch to the Next Level
Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic!
Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events 
Connect with me on Social Media
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Podcast Coaching
Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot.
Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching 

Implementing cover crops into a grazing plan has a host of benefits for the soil, cattle and profitability of the business when done properly. Steve Swaffar shares his knowledge about cover crop grazing and how it can be an effective method of increasing soil cover in all climates if done properly. During this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:

Regnerative. It’s a word that seems to be everywhere. It’s talked about on podcasts, scattered throughout articles and of course, all over social media. However, what does it really mean and why has there been so much hype about it? Caitlin Word with the Noble Research Institute shared her thoughts on what regenerative means, why there is a modern wave of livestock producers focusing on natural resources and how cattle producers can start slow to avoid crashing during the early stages of implementing these principles in Season 7, Episode 14 of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast.

Ever feel like you’re constantly low on energy, relying on caffeine and pain relievers just to get through the day? It’s frustrating, right? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that it is possible to feel more energized and reduce joint pain while still living your ranching dream? This podcast episode with Kennedy Youngren offers practical tips that work for blue-collar workers in rural America to do just this.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Learn effective strategies for managing joint pain to stay active and healthy on the ranch.

Uncover the crucial role of nutrition in optimizing the well-being of beef producers.

Master practical and sustainable methods for reducing caffeine intake without sacrificing energy.

Unlock the secrets to improving sleep hygiene for enhanced wellness and productivity on the farm.

My special guest is Kennedy Youngren

Kennedy Youngren, a registered dietitian, brings a unique perspective to the table as a fourth-generation dairyman’s wife residing in central Minnesota. With a master’s degree in exercise science and sports nutrition, Kennedy is dedicated to helping farmers, ranchers, and cowboys enhance their well-being through optimized nutrition. Her close ties to the agricultural community and evidence-based approach allow her to offer practical, achievable strategies for improving health. Kennedy’s emphasis on addressing common misconceptions and the positive impact of nutrition on overall wellness makes her a valuable advocate for promoting healthier lifestyles among ranchers.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:01 - Introduction to the Podcast

00:00:40 - Introduction to Medgene

00:00:59 - Importance of Nutrition for Ranchers

00:09:17 - Impact of Nutrition on Decision Making and Joint Health

00:12:16 - Practical Tips for Busy Ranchers

00:12:47 - Realistic Fueling Strategies

00:14:40 - Medgene: Innovating Animal Healthcare

00:15:49 - Eating Late at Night

00:18:41 - Importance of Sleep Hygiene

00:23:16 - Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

00:26:11 - Recommendations for improving lifestyle on the farm and ranch

00:27:29 - Educational resources for increasing fertility and pregnancy nutrition

00:28:02 - Importance of following qualified dietitians on social media

00:28:38 - Where to find Kennedy Youngren

00:29:04 - Closing remarks and resource links



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The ”if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality with your cattle herd health is tempting to adopt. However, episode guest Gary Bosch explains that the challenge with this mentality is that we don’t know when things will break. Gary Bosch sheds light on how diagnostic surveillance and modern vaccine technology can help you stay ahead of potential herd health problems and keep your operation thriving. Tune in to discover the game-changing benefits of platform vaccines and why it’s time to consider modernizing your cattle herd health strategies.