Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health

Clay Conry

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. read less

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Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

What is the State of Agriculture in 2025 in America? How do we substantively make a difference in 2025 in American Agriculture? Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me to discuss their understanding of where we are in agriculture and how we make real progress in a regenerative direction. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor,...

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Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle (WCP 402)

What is the State of Agriculture in 2025 in America? How do we substantively make a difference in 2025 in American Agriculture? Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams join me to discuss their understanding of where we are in agriculture and how we make real progress in a regenerative direction. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor,...

How Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)

How Body Language Affects What People Hear with Joshua and Tara Dukart (WCP 401)

Over 90% of our communication is non-verbal. From body language, to tone, to mirror neurons it’s less about what we said and more about how we said it including our posture while saying. Guests Joshua and Tara Dukart help me take a deep dive on all things communication. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!...

How Joel Salatin Develops Leaders Ready to Thrive at Polyface Farms (WCP 400)

How Joel Salatin Develops Leaders Ready to Thrive at Polyface Farms (WCP 400)

The Great Wealth Transfer is coming. What are Joel Salatin and Polyface Farms doing to prepare leaders to thrive? Among other things they are training them to run attractive businesses, fostering a culture of innovation, and teaching their employees how to complain. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book...

Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate

Ep. 399 – Jared Luhman – Investing in Real Estate

Jared Luhman, host of the newly rebranded Ranching Returns podcast, joined me to discuss his strategy of investing in real estate. We also discuss his favorite resources and lessons learned. We get the discussion started by talking about his recent rebrand. The conversation turns to real estate investing as Jared discusses lessons learned through the...

Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins

Ep. 398 – John Hays – Marketing Pastured Proteins

John Hays, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to discuss the journey he and his family have been on to diversify and market the products raised on their farm. We discuss the necessary education, connections, and infrastructure to succeed in direct marketing pastured proteins. We also discuss his ability to compete for leases in...

Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path

Ep. 397 – Eric Fuchs – Walking the Regenerative Path

Eric Fuchs, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me to talk about the journey they have been on at his farm to get to more diversity. We talk about the role the Six Principles played in this journey as well as some of the things he had to unlearn from his previous education in grazing...

Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics

Ep. 396 – Jonathan and Stefan Bouw – A Journey into Grass-Based Genetics

Jonathan and Stefan Bouw of Howrey Angus and Edie Creek Angus joined me to discuss the journey they have been on to find grass-based genetics. We discuss the steps they have taken from genetics developed to thrive in the feedlot to genetics developed to thrive on grass. We also discuss the process of taking over...

Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle

Ep. 395 – Grant Vassberg – Finding Fertile Cattle

Grant Vassberg, of Bos Sires and Kallion Farms, joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to develop a cooperative for producers looking to source fertile cattle. We discuss what makes a fertile cow as well as the heritability of fertility. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to...

Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons

Ep. 394 – Kent Donica – Learning Market Lessons

Kent Donica, a consultant with Understanding Ag, joined me once again to discuss the lessons he has learned from his career as a Sell/Buy Marketer. We discuss the importance of discipline, the roll of fear and greed, as well as things he will never do again. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over...

Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again

Ep. 393 – John Kempf – Making America Healthy Again

John Kempf, Host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, joined me to discuss his perspective on what it is going to take to regenerate and relocalize America’s food system. We discuss success stories he has seen as well as the opportunities presented by the challenges of our current infrastructure. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!...

Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag

Ep. 392 – Amber Bell – Ruminating with Real Ag

Amber Bell is the newly minted host of Ruminating with Real Ag. She joined me to discuss the podcast and her goals for it. We discuss lessons she has learned in this new venture with it’s broader agricultural focus. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!...

Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID

Ep. 391 – John Moody – Fighting RFID

John Moody of Rogue Food and other endeavors joined me to discuss the reasons we should fight the mandatory implementation of RFID. We also discuss his previous experiences of resisting tyranny and the methods that he has seen be effective in pushing back against government overreach. We also discuss the upcoming Rogue Food Conference in...

Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs

Ep. 390 – Joshua and Tara Dukart – Experiencing Breakthroughs

Joshua and Tara Dukart are Holistic Management Educators from Seek First Ranch in North Dakota. They have helped many people experience breakthroughs in their ranch businesses. They joined me to discuss some examples of those breakthroughs from a recent course they taught as well as how their approach to instruction differs from other educators. We...

Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health

Ep. 389 – Dr. Tom Roskos – Investing Herd Health

Dr. Tom Roskos joined me to talk about his perspective regarding managing herd health. We discuss the difference between fixing herd health and investing herd health as well as some of his preferred strategies and products when it comes to helping our herds thrive. Dr. Tom’s website is a wealth of information and resources regarding...

Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift

Ep. 388 – Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift

Gabe Brown and Luke Jones joined me once again to discuss making the switch to regenerative agriculture. With Understanding Ag recently crossing 36 million acres on which they have consulted they have seen a lot of people make the regenerative shift. We discuss some of the commonalities among those who have not succeeded as well...

Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd

Ep. 387 – Shanon Sims – Being a Grass Nerd

Shanon Sims joined me once again to respond to discuss the effects of differing years and our management on the grass the grows. We kick this conversation off by me playing a clip for Shanon of Dallas Mount calling him a grass nerd. We talk about the ways he has educated himself on the species...

Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started

Ep. 386 – Richard and Tina McConnell – Getting Herd Momentum Started

Richard and Tina McConnell of Hand ‘N Hand Livestock Solutions joined me to discuss the process of getting a herd started moving in the same direction. We discuss what direction we want the herd to move as we are getting started as well as what percentage of the herd we want gathered before we start...

Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle

Ep. 385 – Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten – Outwintering Cattle

Kent Solberg and Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag joined me to discuss strategies for managing outwintering cattle. We talk about how our goals for winter feeding shape our strategies as well as how we maximize the benefits and minimize the challenges. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your...

Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship

Ep. 384 – Clay Conry – Biblical Stewardship

Jared Sorenson Invited me to come share on his Regenerative Legacy Summit. I chose to talk about the topic of bilical stewardship. I attempted to make the case the we were intended by God to exert influence on the creation for the benefit of the ecosystems we manage. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!...

Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market

Ep. 383 – Alex Russell – Finding Your Target Market

Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres in Charleston County, SC joined me to discuss the journey he has been on to find his target market. We discuss who he thought would be his target market and what he did when he found out he was wrong. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag! Head over to...