Latest News From Shaye Koester-Wanner

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.

Steve Swaffar encourages producers to be prepared to plant cover crops in a wet year if they are looking to increase ground cover and extend days spent grazing.

Caitlin Word shares the difference between principles and practices in this week’s podcast episode as it relates to regenerative agriculture.

We can’t care for our livestock, resources and families without caring for ourselves first. That seems even harder during the busy seasons, but it isn’t impossible and even one thing a day makes a difference.

ranchers in 2024 have more tools to increase their confidence about management decisions than generations before them. One of these tools is genomic testing, like Igenity® Beef.

Cows have a job, and that job description will vary from ranch to ranch. Have you taken time to write down what cows need to do to earn their keep?

Chelsey Erdmann openly admits that she is not mechanically inclined and likes the business side of farming and ranching better in this week’s podcast episode.

Andrew Uden discusses the labor challenges that many cattle producers face and how technology can be a tool that frees up time for cattle producers.

Which segments of your operation aren’t serving you anymore? Luke Kovarik shares the realities of operating a diversified operation in this week’s podcast episode.

This week’s podcast episode highlights the importance of having direction and the impact it has on profitability and the ability of an operation to be passed down from generation to generation.

Farm family coach Elaine Froese and HR expert Lyndsay Seafoot unpack why fair pay matters, how to structure wages, who to pay and how to shift limiting money mindsets.

How many uses do you get out of your land and natural resources? Nic De Castro is the founder of LandTrust, a landsharing marketplace that has a similar business model to VRBO or AirBNB.

What do you use your land for? It’s easy to say that pastures are for grazing and cropland is for farming, but the list is much larger than that.

Whether it is a bull sale, bull shopping, calving or anything else; what can you do this week to prepare/make the next season go smoother?

Where do you go for your cattle and beef industry news? Here are a few of Shaye's go-to resources during my busy and slow seasons to keep me up to date.

'Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions and reflecting on the past 12 months. Here's some tips to help with the goal setting process that will keep you on track throughout the year.

Leasing pasture is common in the beef industry, especially for those just getting started. However, fencing leased pastures can be a challenge depending on the conditions of the existing fences.

Communication is key, but what does good communication look like between cattle producers and their ag lenders? Mark Sand shares the key components of building a strong relationship.

Whether it is data as simple as calving and vaccine records or as encompassing as DNA, weights, foot scores and anything else you can think of; it matters in today’s beef industry.

Trust, credibility and authenticity are the three words that Don Schiefelbein came back to throughout this Casual Cattle Conversations podcast as he discussed the direction of the beef industry.

An experienced veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Sarchet, shares how cow/calf producers can manage risk and protect profit with a complete and up-to-date pre-breeding vaccination protocol for both cows and replacement heifers.