#177 Trevor Burian Grazing Secrets Exposed: Behind the Scenes of Ranching for Profit

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Ranching Reboot

Red Hills Rancher

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Ranching Reboot is your go-to podcast for innovative farming practices and regenerative agriculture. We bring fresh stories from today's progressive farmers, ranchers, and food producers, highlighting new ideas and time-tested wisdom. Join host Brian Alexander as we challenge conventional thinking, explore sustainable farming, and strive to reboot our food system for a healthier planet. Tune in for weekly inspiration and insights in agriculture. Reboot your thinking about farming, ranching, food systems and the people that operate them!

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#177 Trevor Burian Grazing Secrets Exposed: Behind the Scenes of Ranching for Profit

Ranching Reboot

1 hour 50 minutes 21 seconds

1 year ago

#177 Trevor Burian Grazing Secrets Exposed: Behind the Scenes of Ranching for Profit

In this episode, the speakers delve into the multifaceted challenges and strategies of modern ranching and farming. They provide insights on managing cattle, labor issues, and the transition to regenerative grazing. The discussion highlights the complexities of maintaining water infrastructure and the high costs of fencing. Strategies for managing employees and the impact of programs like Ranching for Profit are also examined. Additionally, the episode covers the economic and emotional impacts of shifting from cow-calf operations to custom grazing, the pressures of land ownership, market competition, and the speaker's participation in carbon credits. The episode concludes with reflections on the mental health toll of agricultural ventures and aspirations for a rejuvenating family vacation.

00:00 Neighborly Challenges and Ranch Life

00:33 Managing Multiple Herds: Trials and Triumphs

02:14 Hiring and Training Ranch Hands

03:22 Navigating Ranch Infrastructure

11:42 Grazing Strategies and Seasonal Adjustments

26:24 Fencing Dilemmas and Solutions

38:11 Unexpected Visitors and Hunting Season Woes

42:18 Planning for the Future: Grazing Advice and Personal Goals

54:21 Challenges of Getting Away from the Ranch

55:30 Upcoming No-Till on the Plains Bus Tour

57:09 Debating the Profitability of Cow-Calf Operations

01:04:30 The Future of the Cattle Cycle