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Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Hosted by Clay Conry

Episodes

619

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

What is the key to becoming a more regenerative ranch? How do we increase the effectiveness of our management of the Land, Animals, Money, and People that have been entrusted to us? The Working Cows podcast exists to glorify God by providing farmers and ranchers a platform to discuss and share best practices for increasing soil health, profitability, stockmanship and leadership ability. Each week host, Clay Conry, will talk to leaders in the industry who have made the regenerative shift in their business so that their ranches are more profitable from an economic and ecologic perspective. They will discuss grazing, Holistic Management, herd health, low-stress stockmanship, leadership, and of course putting your cows to work for you.

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September 12, 202652 min

A Homeopathic Approach to New World Screwworm (WCP 531)

We are continuing to try and think outside the box regarding New World Screwworm. This time we are joined by Ellen Bench to discuss a homeopathic perspective on what makes animals vulnerable to infestation as well as how to prevent infestation and ways to approach care of those who are most vulnerable. Sponsors: Remedi Animal Solutions

September 7, 202656 min

Preparing for the Next Market Fluctuation (WCP 530)

The crew at Ranching.FYI has introduced a true innovation in the Marketing Education sector. Their Ranching SIM helps simulate the pressure we face everyday in our marketing decisions. Nelson Koehn, Cinnamon Lenhart, and Brian Munger joined me to discuss the mindset we must have to prepare for the next market fluctuation. We also discuss the ways that an understanding of the philosophy of learning has shaped their school. Sponsors: Kip Fladland Horsemanship 100th Meridian Ranching Ranch Right Austin Hart at Redd Summit Advisors Relevant Links: Ranching.FYI

September 1, 20261 hr 2 min

The Skills and Mindset Necessary to Scale a Ranch Business (WCP 529)

Zach Hopson struggled to get traction in the ranch business until he learned the skills and mindset necessary to scale his business. Since that time he has been able to successfully place cattle in a few different states. We discuss the advantages and challenges of this strategy as well as the benefits. Sponsors: Ranching.FYI Austin Hart at Redd Summit Advisors Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) Seven Weeks Coffee Relevant Links: The Ranch Rolodex

August 24, 20261 hr 6 min

Steve Campbell and Will Winter on Prevention of New World Screw Worm (WCP 528)

Steve Campbell and Will Winter have decades of experience in keeping cattle thriving. They seek to do this through natural means that don't require a load of pharmaceuticals. Today we are turning our attention toward New World Screw Worm. What is it? Can we treat it? And how do we prevent it? Sponsors: Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) 100th Meridian Ranching Ranch Right Austin Hart at Redd Summit Advisors Relevant Links: Campbell's Daily Apple - Bulk Apple Cider Vinegar Steve Campbell Will Winter Will Winter on Working Cows Discussing ACV Steve Campbell on Working Cows Discussing Remineralizing Cattle with Salt Steve Campbell on Working Cows Discussing Selecting Adapted Cattle Joel Salatin on Working Cows Discussing Polyface's Approach to Profitability Phone Numbers for the Plain Community to Listen: New Episodes: (605)501-6005 Top Ten: (605)599-1535

August 17, 20261 hr 12 min

How Startup Benefit from a Mature Business Mindset (WCP 527)

Daniel Unruh and his wife Elli have started their ranch from nothing. They have taken an unconventional approach that wasn't worried about fitting into anyone else's box or ranching according to predetermined paradigms. We discuss the journey thus far as well as how they are working towards reaching some of their loftier goals in the near future. Sponsors: Ranch Right Austin Hart at Redd Summit Advisors 100th Meridian Ranching Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) Relevant Links: Ranch Rolodex Podcast

August 12, 20261 hr 18 min

How Telling Great Stories Helps Save Soil (WCP 526)

On this episode I share with you a conversation I had with Abby Rose of Farmerama, Ffinlo Costain of Farm Gate, and Ben Eagle of Meet the Farmers. They are all longtime UK based podcasters. This conversation was facilitated by Richard Tufton and Claire Mackenzie of the Six Inches of Soil Podcast. We discuss the ways that stories and storytelling are helping to heal soil and inspire change in our agricultural and food systems. Sponsors: Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) 100th Meridian Ranching South Dakota Grassland Coalition Kip Fladland Horsemanship Relevant Links: The Full Conversation Farmerama Cereals Series by Abby Rose Farm Gate with ffinlo Costain Meet the Farmers with Ben Eagle

August 5, 20261 hr 1 min

Will Harris on the State of Regenerative Agriculture in 2026 (WCP 525)

Will Harris has a unique perspective on the growth of regenerative agriculture. He has a front row seat to see its adoption and pushback. He joins me to discuss the ways he has seen it grow. Where it is today and what is needed for further progress in the adoption of regenerative agriculture. Sponsors: Redd Summit Advisors - Austin Hart South Dakota Grassland Coalition 100th Meridian Ranching Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) Relevant Links: White Oak Pastures Center for Agricultural Resilience

July 28, 202650 min

The Benefits of Lifelong Learning (WCP 524)

Derek Schwanebeck has been on a journey of lifelong learning. Some of his classrooms have been unconventional, but they have all shaped him into the manager and leader that he is today. In this episode we discuss the winding road of his lifelong learning path. Sponsors: Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) 100th Meridian Ranching Relevant Links: Cornerstone Grazing Executive Link

July 20, 202658 min

How Your Network Shapes Your Future (WCP 523)

The Ranch Rolodex podcast is coming soon. The guys behind the podcast joined me to discuss their stories as it relates to starting a ranch. We discuss the importance of mentorship, challenging paradigms, and finding a network of people who can help you go further. Make sure to regularly hang out with Zach Hopson, Derek Jackson, and Daniel Unruh of the Ranch Rolodex Podcast. Sponsors: Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition - Grazing School Dominium Wealth ( Episode 490 ) Ranch Right 100th Meridian Ranching Relevant Links: Ranch Rolodex Podcast Ranch Rolodex of Facebook

July 17, 202655 min

How Essential Oils Affect Livestock Gut Health (WCP 522)

Many are familiar with the benefits of essential oils for external use and aroma therapy. Advanced Ag Products has figured out a coating technology that can get essential oils to the lower GI tract. They have been seeing great results with increasing livestock health and animal performance. We discuss this technology and its benefits with Dr. James Caldwell and Ken Stewart today. Sponsor: By-O-reg+

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