Host John Haskell welcomes back Logan Pribbeno to the Ranchonomics podcast to dive into the complexities of market timing strategies for cow herd management and the significant impact drought has on stocking decisions. They also discuss the challenges and lessons learned from missed market cycles, as well as practical approaches to surviving multi-year droughts, including the use of irrigated corn stalks for drought resilience. Additionally, they explore the logistics and economics of heifer development programs, strategic use of bull-to-cow ratios, and the essential benefits of adjusting stocking rates as needed based on varying factors.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Risks of long-term cattle market timing
• Impact of drought on herd management and profitability
• Heifer development strategies and breed-up practices
• Capital and cost challenges in herd management

Connect with Logan:

• Check out his website
• Follow on Instagram @nebraskero

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• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Episode 46. Cow Marketing Strategies with Logan Pribbeno
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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In today’s episode, host John Haskell sits down with Logan Pribbeno to dive into cow marketing strategies and how the cattle cycle can drive key business decisions for ranch operations. They discuss their approach to buying and selling heifers based on market signals and the importance of timing in maximizing profits within the cattle industry. Additionally, they explore cash flow management, land acquisition, dispersion selling, and hedging practices.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Cow marketing strategies and cattle cycle timing
• Buy and sell signals for herd growth and liquidation
• Looking at cash flow and tax considerations in deciding when to sell
• Land acquisition and property tax impacts

Connect with Logan:

• Check out his website
• Follow on Instagram @nebraskero

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Knowledge Rich Ranching by Allan Nation
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Kim Barker and Wally Olson to discuss the challenges and strategies of bringing the next generation back to the family ranch, as well as the process of succession planning in agricultural operations. They dive into the importance of aligning personal values when teaching and transitioning responsibilities, and differing priorities across generations can shape the future of the family business.

Additionally, they discuss leveraging leased land versus purchasing land, creative income streams such as Airbnb, and the importance of promoting an environment of open communication.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Succession planning and bringing the next generation home
• Creating value and decision-making for returning family members
• Adapting ranch operations to the younger generations' goals
• Learning from mistakes and fostering open communication

Connect with Wally:

• Check out his website
• Wally’s Upcoming Schools

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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