Underdog Ag

“The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." ~ Masanobu FukuokaAs a grower of food and community in Cheney, Kan., Shelby Beyer embodies this quote in her many endeavors at Anchor Farm that she owns and operates with her husband Brad and their two children.Anchor Farm produces a wide variety of seasonal vegetables in outdoor gardens and high tunnels. Brad and Shelby also shepherd a flock of hair sheep. Their goal is to provide healthy meat and produce for their family and their local community.  Shelby has broad work experience across the agricultural setting.  She worked in the conventional beef cattle, research, soil amendment, organic produce, and regenerative dairy industries before starting Anchor Farm in 2019.  Prior to her pursuing her passion for agriculture, Shelby worked in health care for 20 years. This journey led her to a deeper understanding of the connections between healthy soil and ecosystems, and food and human health. More recently, Shelby has worked with multiple companies to conduct soil health research.  She provides consulting services for growers of all sizes, helping them to support and grow the diversity in their ecosystems and the health of their soils.Shelby's intent is to nourish her community and support farmers in their quest to grow diversity.  She has an intense drive for sharing the magic of food and the natural world with those around her, especially younger generations.Follow Shelby at https://www.facebook.com/share/1H3dku6nPZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS:  Shelby Beyer--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Del Ficke, co-founder of the Graze Master Group, and Larry Hafer - Graze Master Group leader, talk about the new Graze Master Genetics® Certification Program: www.grazemastergroup.com/graze-master-geneticsThe program is a complete systems approach to genetic improvement and profitability backed by 80 years of combined expertise in real world cattle solutions.It's cow sense and common sense combined. The following are key points to the certification program:· We provide genetic recommendations that will make herds excel in the real world with practical traits suited for your farm and ranch.· We can help you fine-tune your genetic resources and turn them into market opportunities.· We use your quality genetics as a base for building a profitable herd that is best suited for your farm and ranch.· We also want to extend an invitation to be part of the Graze Master Group family and powerful ag solutions network.“The Graze Master Genetics Program is an opportunity for livestock producers to benefit from improving their genetics with a solutions approach, based on years of development that not only improves the animals that roam your farm or ranch, but also improves the soil beneath them while putting more profitability in those operations,” Hafer said. “This program is mostly about people,” Ficke said. “It's about their potential first, and then how that potential can exponentially grow on their farms and ranches. The right cattle genetics is one piece of a much bigger story. The rest of the story, and most important, is about maximizing our journeys while we have time left on earth. Larry and my roads and all our group's life stories led to this moment. Now we want to take the power of the Graze Master Group ag solutions network, and combine it with the power of the Graze Master Certification Program, and see that power unfold in dreams on the farm and ranch that begin to take shape in their vision for their future.”  Learn more about the Graze Master Genetics® Verification Program by calling or texting: Del Ficke - (402) 499-0329Larry Hafer - (402) 937-2585Everyone is invited to come out to the Graze Master Group field day, equipment show, and educational workshop in Denton, Neb. July 10-11, 2025 to learn more: www.grazemastergroup.com/events-2025--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS:  Del Fike & Larry Hafer--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

According to Statista Research Department, statista.com, "The United States is home to the largest number of prisoners worldwide. More than 1.8 million people were incarcerated in the U.S. at the beginning of 2025."  In the U.S., incarceration extends beyond prisons and local jails to include other systems of confinement. The U.S. and state incarceration rates in this graph include people held by other parts of the justice system as well, so they might be slightly higher than the commonly reported incarceration rates that only include prisons and jails. The statistics are alarming, heartbreaking, and expensive. During this Underdog Ag Podcast, we meet Brandon Hinrichs, the visionary behind Aspire Impact Network. A network that, "empowers communities through life skills, programs, community corrections, and family support, while also offering web development, data solutions, and tech services."  Brandon wants to use his skills working as a probation officer and in the system in the past to help alleviate stress on the system and to ensure people don't repeat going to jail. His mission and vision saves our precious neighbors and saves taxpayer dollars. It's an amazing mission that needs more partners to succeed. Contact Brandon at (402) 759-2210 to become engaged with his cause and amazing pantheon of services.--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Brandon Hinrichs --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

“Farm and Ranch Profitability all Starts in the Soil.” Terry Buettner serves as the Account Development & Agronomy Support Manager for Ward Laboratories Inc. based out of Kearney, Neb. Ward Laboratories are Graze Master Group partners. Buettner joined Ward Laboratories in the fall of 2017. He graduated from the University of Nebraska – Kearney in 1983 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He has been involved in production agriculture and seed sales in the Kearney area for 34 years. During this Underdog Ag Podcast, Buettner will discuss the Ward Laboratories Soil Health Assessment as well as Soil Health Principles that lead to increased fertility, more productive land, and more. Below is more information about the assessment that benefits farmers and ranchers in numerous ways. About the Ward Laboratories Inc. Soil Health Assessment: Looking to boost your dollars per acre at harvest time? It all starts in the soil. Your plants are only as healthy as the soil they are feeding from. Reduced microbial activity and limited nutrient availability can result in lackluster harvests. Ward Laboratories can give you a complete report of our findings and recommend corrective measures. The new Soil Health Assessment (SHA) package is a test that combines the latest in soil science, ensuring that both soil fertility and soil health are viewed through a single test, helping farmers and researchers measure and manage soil health without compromising productivity. Microbial activity and food are evaluated to provide data that enhances operations while also evaluating nutrients in a manner that is widely accepted by Land Grant University correlations and calibrations. This new package also includes modified aggregate stability. With this addition, the new Soil Health Assessment offers two biological, one chemical and one physical indicator of soil health. Learn more at:www.wardlab.com/services/soil-health-analysis/www.grazemastergroup.com--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Terry Buettner--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast features a very inspiring story told by Svetlana (Vysotsky) Hensley, wife of Allen Hensley, of Agua Dulce, Texas. Although she ended up in Texas, Svetlana spent the first five years of her life in Lviv, Ukraine. Then, because of religious persecution (even imprisonment), her parents, Igor and Nadia, fled to the United States with very little money, only the belongings they could carry, each other, and their faith in the risen Christ. Listen to Svetlana talk about her journey to the United States, that began when she was a tearful child at a train station in the Ukraine. So sad to leave her home, her friends, and her life there, little did she know a church and community in Oklahoma was preparing to welcome the family with open arms. This story is one of gratitude, humor, endurance, love, and faith. A fitting story to move us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Thank you, Allen Hensley, for recognizing the precious gift your wife and her story are to the world. Thank you, Svetlana, for your willingness to share your journey. P.S. There are a few surprises along the way in this interview too. Such as, we may know the source of those mysterious crop circles that pop up at times. Also, the power of mowing your lawn and more.In honor of Svetlana's father, I am also sharing her father's obituary below so that the story may live on in the hearts of those who read it:  Igor Fedorovich Vysotsky, age 77, entered through the eternal gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Igor is survived by his loving wife, Nadia (Gavrilov) Vysotsky, and his six children, Miroslav Vysotsky (wife Natasha) of Roseville, CA; Lilia Otten (husband James) of Bartlesville, OK; Nelya DeSpain (husband Brady) of Talala, OK; Igor Jr. Vysotsky (wife Lauren) of Cypress, TX; Svetlana Hensley (husband Allen) of Agua Dulce, TX; Isaya Vysotsky (wife Aileen) of Tampa, FL; and 21 grandchildren: Sara, Breyden, Alexis, Emily, Ethyn, Leah, Baylie, Trystan, Mia, Melana, Abram, Jonah, Eli, Miryk, Adelade, Levi, Silas, Kirym, Samuel, Magdalene, and Maverik.Igor was born on January 25, 1947 in Matsoshyn (village near Lviv) Ukraine to Fedir and Agafia Vysotsky. He was the seventh of their eight children together. Igor attended and graduated from the Matsoshyn school house (completing grades 1-8; and prevented from pursuing higher education because of his Christian beliefs) after which he attended mechanical and technical trade schools where he earned mechanic and electrician certifications. Igor then completed 2 years of compulsory military service and entered the workforce in Lviv Ukraine. This turned out to be a fortunate location for Igor, as he began attending a local home-based church where he met, courted, and married his bride, Nadia, who would remain his life-long spouse for over 54 years, and would be by his side until his last breath on this earth. As the patriarch of a growing family, Igor worked for various state owned/run enterprises and was often held back from promotions or outright fired for his beliefs and his refusal to live out his Faith in secret. The ongoing persecution for his Christian beliefs strained his ability to provide for his family and he often had two to three menial jobs and drove a gypsy cab during non-working hours to make ends meet. This was simply the way of life for true Believers under the oppressive regime of the Soviet Union and became a theme of his ongoing struggle for freedom to worship and to live a life that God called him to live. Aside from the “softer” persecution of career and professional development limitations, Igor also experienced direct punishment for playing Christian worship music in the privacy of his own home. He and his pastor were imprisoned for over 40 days after being reported to the authorities by a neighbor. Igor was prepared to serve a much longer sentence but was unexpectedly released without explanation. Although Igor was able to feed and clothe his children, he and Nadia recognized that it would be a difficult future for their family to build a life they wanted under their circumstances in Ukraine. Together, they made the difficult decision to renounce their citizenship, sell-off or give away most of their possessions, pack up their suitcases with whatever remained, and leave their homeland behind with five children in tow, in pursuit of freedoms of opportunity and above all, the freedom to live and worship their God as He had called them to. They found this freedom in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, having been sponsored by First Assembly of God Church. The Vysotsky family arrived in the USA on November 4, 1989, where they began the second act of their life. Igor and Nadia embraced the opportunities that America afforded anyone lucky enough to reside inside its borders. They learned a new language, maximized their work opportunities (working just as hard as they had in Soviet Union but reaped the benefits of their labor), became business owners, sponsored other family members to immigrate to the States, raised their five Ukrainian born children and added one American born, and welcomed sons and daughters in law into the family. Above any material gains, Igor and Nadia were blessed with 21 grandchildren whom Igor considered his greatest success and best part of his legacy. Igor was a man of few words but managed to speak volumes in the way that he lived his life for his children to observe and model after. He lived out his faith by example in his daily devotional time, in reading his Bible, in private prayers and fasting, church attendance and giving. He also taught life skills and deep personal convictions and virtues that his kids have adopted by living those out in the person that he was rather than verbal teaching. He taught the importance of effort, to do tasks the best that one had the capacity to do them, to mind the fine details, the willingness to learn and to try something new, the confidence to tackle seemingly insurmountable challenges, the necessity of humor in life, the virtues of sincerity, honesty, justice, gratitude, and servanthood. Igor had a critical eye for detail, offered strong and unfiltered opinions, and quick wit and a dry sense of humor that he employed regularly to entertain himself and those around him; all qualities that have been embraced and adopted by his kids and grandkids. Igor suffered a stroke in September 2022 that limited his mobility and contributed to his passing on July 3, 2024. He lived a full life and leaves behind a legacy that he could not have imagined during his humble beginnings in the village of Matsoshyn. He lived a life worthy of remembrance. A life that our God called him to live. Igor followed and obeyed and through the many trying times of imprisonment, persecution, loss of earthly possessions, and loss of health, his faith never wavered. He now spends his time in Heaven with the One he loved and trusted all his days on Earth. Obituary source: https://www.davisfamilyfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Igor-Vysotsky/Memories --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Svetlana Hensley--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast features sisters, “the Heine girls.” Known in their formative years as Jenny and Kerry Heine, we will discuss life growing up in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s on a York County, Neb. farm. You may be surprised by this interview. You might cry. We hope you laugh. Mostly we hope you too can find healing and move on from what you need to as well.  Jenny has a long list of experiences:  While serving as a very talented farm hand at the “Heine Circus,” Jenny drove a tractor at age eight, and was doing field work at 12 years old. She was doing whatever was asked on the farm, and did it well.  She balanced teenage jobs in food service at Dairy Queen and Hardee's.  Sun Theatre in York was also a high school position.  Jenny also served as a circulation manager and more at two newspapers.   She was a much-loved teacher for 12 years.  Today, Jenny helps people with disabilities understand and navigate Social Security, as well as state and federal benefits systems. Jenny and her husband Casey Mentink love their grandchildren and are full of life. Jenny especially is proud of her daughter, BreeAnna Hoff, her husband Kyle, and their beautiful daughter, Evangeline (sweet Evie). --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Jenny (Kerry's Sister)--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

“Living Water,” we're all living because of it. Kylen Hunt has a story of self-discovery and faith. The center of that story is the incredible, divine element that is the foundation of all life, “living water.” You will be surprised by some of the twists and turns in his testimonial. Surprised, and filled with, HOPE. About Kylen Hunt:Kylen's background in Precision Agriculture began as a teenager working with his grandfather in the fields of Central Nebraska. He was taught to love the land and respect its natural resources.It wasn't until 2001, that Kylen began his career in Precision Agriculture. While operating a local farm service business and working alongside local farmers, he became intrigued by auto steer and variable rate technology. This caused him to sell his business and transition into a Precision Ag Operator role for a local Cooperative.By the mid-2000s, Kylen began to see several issues developing within the precision industry. Learning how important data analytics would become in the future, he began to focus a considerable amount of time on the subject. Through personal research and study, Kylen learned that 87% of the time, water management was the cause for yield variability, crop production limitations, and even consistent profit management. Through this process of learning, Kylen developed a passion for data analytics and data interpretation on irrigated acres.Today, Kylen has the privilege of working alongside industry partners, and farmers, to help them fully adopt real-time and predictive water management. He's learned his real gifts and talents are not in the technology or analytics, but in helping industry leaders and producers fully adopt precision technology along with annual and real-time data analytics.Kylen lives in Corning, Iowa with his wife Rebecca, his biggest fan for 31 years. They travel together and look forward to investing time in their four grandchildren. Kylen is also a DISC Certified Personality and Behavioral Trainer and Consultant as well as a certified speaker, trainer, and business coach with the John Maxwell Team. In his "spare time," Kylen engages in leadership, public speaking, and business training events, where he challenges individuals to seek truth, gain wisdom, and serve others. A formula he has found to be very successful in both his personal and business life.--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Kylen Hunt --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast features my friend Gail Fuller of Circle 7 Farms near Severy, Kan.Gail Fuller grew up just north of Emporia, Kan. on the Neosho River."The inner child in me had known all my life that we were farming wrong.But it took me from 1979 to 2003 to really start to question things."Fuller was always a hardworking farmer, dedicated to his tasks. In 2000, he was farming 3,200 acres of Roundup Ready® corn and soybeans. "I was the fourth largest farmer in my county. But I came to know a change was needed.""All farmers, I think in some fashion, grow up with a conservationist mindset," he said. "There was the little creek behind my parents' house where we would look for raccoon tracks, you know, all of those things farm kids do. And with those experiences, grew my affection for the trees, wildlife, and all those things.""But then, when I became a farmer, suddenly we needed insecticides and those insecticides could kill some of the birds and insects too, but there I was needing to make money and grow corn to ‘feed the world,'” Fuller admitted. "The government had a big role to play in this mindset change. They quit talking about farmers as producers of food and changed the language from food to commodities. I think that language desensitized us into using all the chemicals."Gail and Lynette are bringing senses and common sense alive in their many pursuits. Join them Oct. 3-4 at Fuller Field School for a life-changing conversation with Dr. Nasha Winters, who found a path to recovery from cancer by focusing on a new mindset about healing and a life's mission fueled by the soil. Learn about the event and register here: www.fullerfieldschool.comRead Gail's full story in “Hope Stories for the Heartland.” You can find the order link here: www.grazemastergroup.com/hope-stories--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Gail Fuller - www.fullerfieldschool.com  --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

The backbone of the family and the backbone of rural America, I present to you the modern farm wife.  This Underdog Ag podcast, I had the pleasure of visiting with Robyn Harlan of Nueces County, Texas.  Robyn is testament to the faith and lifelong learning it takes to play all the pivotal roles of farm partner and mother.  You will love this podcast featuring an incredible woman who exudes joy, can-do, and timeless common sense to a world hungry to get back to the land.--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST:  Robyn Harlan--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast I did something really different and outside my comfort zone.I spent some time with myself, some of my writings, and a few of the ag heroes in my new book, “Hope Stories for the Heartland.”If you feel moved to do so, come see us July 24 in Denton, Neb. for our Graze Master Group – Paths to Profitability event and field day!  Register here for FREE: www.grazemastergroup.com/eventsI will have some books on hand to sign at the July 24 event or you can order here too:  www.amazon.com/dp/B0D264BYVQThank you for your time and consideration of these serious topics. It means the world. Give me a call or text at 402-363-8963 if you want to learn more about the Graze Master Group and “Hope Stories.”--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

You'll be hard-pressed to find a more salt-of-the-earth individual who is daily trying to do what's right on his farm.   Born and raised just three miles away from where he resides today Scott Heinemann said, “I have only lived in two houses in Nebraska. My grandpa settled in Wayne County in the 1940s. As early as I can remember, I was tagging along with dad and grandpa. I loved being around the cattle and on the tractor.”Today, Heinemann and his wife Rita are still in love with their farm near Winside, Neb. and are always trying to improve. One of their biggest dreams is finding a next generation farm family to give an opportunity to with a work ethic and passion for agriculture that matches their own.  Heinemann is a Graze Master Group partner and will be one of the speakers on a farm profitability panel during our Wednesday, July 24 event in Denton, Neb.Register for free here: www.grazemastergroup.com/events or call/text Kerry (co-founder of the Graze Master Group) at 402-363-8963.  --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast is building excitement for a historic day in Nebraska!On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 the Graze Master Group is bringing together a moment never witnessed before. Zack Smith, the inventor of the Stock Cropper – the world's first autonomous, solar powered, self-steering multi-species grazing barn, will be demonstrating his rural changing invention at Brian Brhel's farm – one of the most innovative and resilient farms and ranches in Nebraska.  This duo is kicking off our July 24 field day and event with a confident, common sense message – we must save the nation's soil and water and we most certainly can do so by Balancing Nature & Profitability. If you want to network with some of the most influential leaders in agriculture and learn from their challenges and successes, this is a must attend event.  It's FREE to make the information accessible to everyone.  You will leave with a renewed vision and tangible information and resources to improve your farm, ranch, rural community, and nation. Register here:  www.grazemastergroup.com/events or call/text Kerry Hoffschneider, co-founder of the Graze Master Group at (402) 363-8963.  We cannot wait to see neighbors from near and far come together. It's going to be awesome.  Thank you!--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast presents: “Everything you don't want to hear, but really need to about the current state of agriculture (with a light at the end of the tunnel if we don't ignore the train a coming).”  If you aren't ready to hear about how agriculture really is, this podcast isn't for you.  If you do want to hear real farmers and ranchers discuss issues that may make us all squirm a bit and should, please tune in.   Del Ficke of Ficke Cattle Company and co-founder of the Graze Master Group will have a frank discussion with Vance McCoy of Triple Creek Cover Crops and Graze Master partner along with Kerry Hoffschneider, co-founder of the Graze Master Group.  No one held back in this discussion because agriculture doesn't need a public relations campaign. It needs solutions. Now.  Get your minds and hearts ready. We need all of us eyes wide open and on deck if we're going to get things right. The good news is. We can.  To find out more about Graze Master Group Transitional Ag Services that Balance Nature & Profitability contact:Del Ficke:  402-499-0329Kerry Hoffschneider:  402-363-8963Vance McCoy:  308-352-6031Join us in Denton, Neb. for our no-cost field day by registering here:  www.grazemastergroup.com/events--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Nick Cuchetti is a highly motivated Conservation Agronomist – Certified Crop Advisor and Real Estate Agent specializing in Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Markets.With a strong academic background in plants and soils, Nick earned a degree in Plant and Soil Sciences from the University of Missouri. Passionate about regenerative land management and the development of Ecological Markets, Nick combines his expertise in agronomy with his extensive knowledge of real estate to offer clients innovative solutions within the realm of Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Markets.As a Conservation Agronomist, Nick collaborates closely with farmers, landowners, and stakeholders to design and implement effective strategies that enhance soil health, promote biodiversity, and foster ecosystem resilience.By employing regenerative practices such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, and no-till systems, Nick helps farmers optimize their land's productivity while minimizing environmental impact. With a keen understanding of the real estate market, Nick assists clients in identifying properties that align with their aspirations in Regenerative Agriculture and Eco Markets.Whether it involves finding land suitable for organic farming, establishing agroforestry systems, exploring opportunities for conservation easements, Nick leverages their expertise to guide clients towards sustainable and profitable investments.Recognizing the importance of education and community engagement, Nick actively participates in various workshops, conferences, and events to promote the benefits of Regenerative Agriculture and Eco Markets. They are dedicated to inspiring others to embrace sustainable land management practices and contribute to the creation of a greener and more sustainable future.Through his combined passion for conservation, agronomy, and real estate, Nick Cuchetti is a trusted professional committed to making a positive impact on the environment and the lives of his clients.Follow Nick at:www.carbonsmartag.comwww.facebook.com/CarbonSmartAg--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag Podcast features Maurice, Iowa farmer and livestock producer, Howard Vlieger, who started asking serious questions about agriculture in 1989 when he switched to alternative farming on their family farm. “This is when I became a ‘student of the soil' and I have no problem admitting that ‘the more I know, the more I know I don't know.' What I do know is the Good Lord gave us an amazing Creation to be caretakers of and it is a never-ending learning opportunity.” Vlieger started studying GMOs in 1994 and began conducting on-farm research in 1997, “I am blessed to work with scientists and researchers from around the world. I have been privileged to give numerous educational presentations on GMO crops and the chemicals used in growing them. I am the primary coordinator and co-author of a first of its kind in the world, lifetime feeding study for pigs as a meat animal. The study was published in 2013. ”The 2013 study can be found here: https://gmojudycarman.org/ Take a listen and find out some of the questions Vlieger has pursued in his agricultural journey! --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Howard Vlieger, Farmer --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

We saved the best for last this year on the Underdog Ag Podcast.I have been wanting to interview my cousin Scott Gonnerman for so long and I finally headed to the Gonnerman farm in York County, Neb., sat down at the kitchen table, and did just that.Scott Gonnerman has the kind of salt-of-the-earth common sense that can be a rare find nowadays. When Gonnerman was a child, he told everyone he wanted to be, “a farmer and a semi-driver.” Gonnerman has achieved all of these goals and much more. His farm in York County, Neb. has hosted visitors from all over the world: Australia, Russia and even Africa. Why? Because he sees change coming. While some of his farming neighbors may drive by in wonder, his national and international visitors know exactly what is going on – the soil across the earth is depleted and our freshwater resources are running dry.They want to learn how Gonnerman and others are salvaging and rebuilding their farms and ranches in a “regenerative” fashion – a phrase that has been made popular by others in this soil movement that has reached a revival-like status. But, for Scott and his wife Barb, it's simply about doing what's right for the next generation.“We bought this farm in 2004 from my Grandfather Raymond and Grandmother Evelyn Gonnerman,” Gonnerman said. Today, he said, the farm has been in the family for more than 100 years. Gonnerman grew up near Benedict, Neb. His father, Smokey, and mom, Donna, were pragmatic, hardworking people. The Gonnerman farm was not unlike the diversified farms of the past.He remembered farrowing sows with his mom and his dad going to town in the fall to purchase a straight-truck of calves to put out on the corn stalks to graze. In the spring, they would sell the cattle. The ones that didn't fit on the truck were butchered and fed the family the next winter.What separated Gonnerman from some of his other farming peers was his father's openness to learn right alongside him. As the years progressed, the Gonnermans were farming what is now coined as “conventional” like many of their neighbors. This means they were still disking the land and applying synthetic inputs.Their cropping systems were a basic rotation of corn, beans, and sometimes wheat. “But I was lucky because my dad was willing to learn and we went to meeting after meeting together. So we were learning together. That was key. My wife Barb would come along too. It's so important to have everyone involved on the same page. In order to be on the same page, you have to attend the meetings together. You have to learn together,” Gonnerman stressed over and over.Learn they did, traveling everywhere from North Dakota to South Carolina and Ohio. Some of their biggest influencers were soil health leaders Gabe Brown, David Brandt, and Ray Archuleta.However, the real game-changer came when they came across a simple, but powerful, presentation by Dan Gillepsie, a Soil Conservation Technician and No-Till Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).The presentation consisted of boxes of various soils that had been farmed differently – from full-bore tillage to cover crops and then a final box with native prairie. Above the boxes was a hose with a head shooting down water to create the simulated rainfall effect.At the end, the boxes of soil were tipped over. Farmers were able to see the difference between tilling their fields (which destroys soil structure) and the positive impact of no-till and covering the soil year-round with living plants that creates a strong root structure underneath. “Gillespie's presentation got us started.At that time, we were still gravity irrigating dad's farm (irrigating the crops with pipe hooked together on the ground with gates that are opened to let water out into the rows on the field),” he began. Then they began to change the farm for the better. You will love hearing what they did too!Please listen and soak in Gonnerman's wisdom.--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Scott Gonnerman, Farmer --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

I sat with two men who genuinely know the livestock industry on this Underdog Ag podcast, Mr. Ken Stewart from XL Ranch in Cowley, Wyo. and Dr. James Caldwell of Harrisburg, S.D. More about my guests: About Dr. Caldwell:James Caldwell and his wife Michelle reside in Harrisburg, S.D. with their three children – Trey, Jackson, and Zoey. James grew up farming tobacco and managing cow/calf operations in Ohio. He knew at a young age all he wanted to do was farm; however, he fell in love with research in school. In 2009, James earned his P.h.D in Ruminant Nutrition and has been conducting research in some capacity ever since. Dr. Caldwell's diverse experiences include teaching at the college level, becoming a small ruminant expert, running companion animal research and milk replacer research for Land O'Lakes Purina in Gray Summit, MO. and then diving headfirst into feed additives throughout the next eight years. The Caldwells just recently sold their 270-acre cow/calf and hair sheep farm in Kentucky to move to South Dakota. They still own cattle and are still heavily involved in agriculture with their kids and livestock. James still leads the research at Advanced Ag Products while taking on the role as President for the company this past July. About Ken Stewart:Ken and his wife Jenny Stewart are owners of XL Ranch in Wyo. Ken grew up on a dairy that was converted to beef when he was still quite young. It didn't take him long to know that raising beef cattle was what he wanted to do. The study of genetics and the ability to breed cattle that can perform within the parameters of the resources available on any given location at the optimum level, is what really turns Stewart's crank and fuels his passion. Stewart's diverse experience includes management of large, commercial herds in excess of 12,000 cows all the way to smaller seedstock operations of numerous sizes across the continental U.S.A. He also serves as the National Sales Director at By-O-reg+. Contact Info:Toll Free: 1.844.229.6734Main Office: 605.558.1044Address: 1220 N. Dakota St.Canton, SD 57013Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ByOregAAPInstagram: By-O-reg+ (@by_o_reg.aap) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-ag-products-llc/ Website:www.byoreg.comKen Stewart:Email: info@xlranch.comWebsite: xlranch.comPhone: 601-528-4029 and 307-254-0292--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Genevieve Tonniges, Director - Wessels Living History Farm --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

It's Underdog Ag podcast time again. This month we spent some time with Mr. Wayne Swanson. There is a way in agriculture to do what you love and use your gifts. You will absolutely believe that after listening to my friend sending his positive message clear from Decatur, GA. What an inspiring visit Wayne. Thank you so much. You're helping so many people and making a big difference.Find Wayne's endeavors by searching for Swanson Family Farm on Facebook andwww.swansonfamilyfarmllc.com--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Genevieve Tonniges, Director - Wessels Living History Farm --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

The Underdog Ag podcast presents:Genevieve Tonniges, a York County native, and University of Nebraska - Lincoln graduate, who now serves as the executive director at Wessels Living History Farm.Combining a passion for agriculture, history, and community, she's starting this new chapter with vision, enthusiasm, and love for the farm. In her free time, she's an avid reader, an armchair historian, an amateur writer, an aspiring world-traveler, and a sub-par gardener.--Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Genevieve Tonniges, Director - Wessels Living History Farm --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

The Underdog Ag podcast presents … Emily Estes, Registered Dietitian – MS, RD, LMNT and speaker at the upcoming June 28-29 Graze Master Group event, “Historic Roots for Agriculture's Future.” Register and see the complete agenda here: www.grazemastergroup.com/events or call/text Kerry at 402-363-8963. About Emily: Emily is the Founder of Cultivated Legacy Consulting where she seeks to empower agricultural families and businesses to engage in intentional practices that promote a legacy of healthy individuals, families, and communities.Emily earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Health Science at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL). Through the completion of her dietetic internship at UNL, Emily held a special interest for developing skills to engage in eating disorder treatment. Her passion for education, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders led Emily to enter private practice following her dietetic internship.She is the Founder of Sage Nutrition, LLC where she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, body image struggles, and holistic health. Her treatment philosophy encompasses the philosophies of Health At Every Size, Body Trust, and Intuitive Eating, with a goal to see individuals move toward self-acceptance while finding joy and pleasure in their relationship to food and body. Emily has long been an advocate for bringing mental health and eating disorder treatment opportunities to Nebraska and the rural communities. Emily is passionate about bringing community providers together to provide networking and continuing education opportunities.She is the co-founder of the Nebraska Eating Disorder Network (NEDN). She is the author of many articles and resources including, “The Cultivated Self” and “CRAVE: Discovering God's Goodness in Food and Body.”In her time away from work, Emily enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her golden doodle pup, traveling, and exploring her creative outlets. --Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Emily Estes, Co-Founder of the Nebraska Eating Disorder Network--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Del Ficke of Ficke Cattle Company and co-founder of the Graze Master Group took time to visit with longtime friend Larry Hafer, Director of Agoro Carbon U.S. about agriculture's incredible potential. The duo is super pumped about the Graze Master Group's exciting event coming up June 28-29: “Historic Roots for Agriculture's Future” at Harvest Hall in Seward, Neb. You can find the complete agenda and registration here:www.grazemastergroup.com/events We are more than happy to also take registrations by phone. Give us a call at: Kerry Hoffschneider at 402-363-8963 or Del Ficke at 402-499-0329. You won't want to miss these old friends reminiscing and talking about the positive future they see for the industry they love. Learn more about the Graze Master Group and Agoro Carbon connection here: agorocarbonalliance.com/agoro-carbon-graze-master/.--Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Del Ficke, Graze Master Group & Larry Hafer, Agoro Carbon--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Jason Mauck is a keynote speaker at the Graze Master Group event: “Historic Roots for Agriculture's Future” to be held at Harvest Hall in Seward, Neb. Wednesday, June 28-Thursday, June 29, 2023.Mauck farms in Gaston, Ind. with his family. He is passionately curious and is looking at agriculture through a different lens with the next generation in mind. He believes that the sharing economy will transform every industry, including agriculture, in the next few years. Mauck wants to create more regenerative solutions to produce and share food, energy, and nutrients. Event registration is officially open. You can find everything you need right here:www.grazemastergroup.com/eventsI am more than happy to also take registrations by phone. Give us a call at: Kerry Hoffschneider at 402-363-8963 More about Jason Mauck: Jason has this message for everyone living today with a dream in agriculture: “Be proud of the life you've created and remember you're in charge of 99.9% of how it goes. Quit worrying about what you can't control or what isn't relevant. Most likely your life will not be affected by what is happening on the news. Your family, the life you've created, and your community is directly affected by you. It's as small and as simple as that. Modern production farming is broken, and we need to look to the past to get to the future. Things like soil health, clean water, healthy ecosystems of plants and bugs, and properly managed livestock matter.”Since Jason's father passed away from cancer and Jason joined the family farm, Mauck's mission is to rebuild the agriculture industry, “literally from the ground up,” by proving that extraordinary things can happen when you, “work with mother nature instead of dismantling it.”Follow Jason at: www.facebook.com/jason.mauck.5www.facebook.com/MunseeMeatswww.munseemeats.com--Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Jason Mauck of Mauck Farms--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Farmers and ranchers, don't self-disqualify yourselves from the carbon market until you have called Clay Craighton and had an honest conversation. Clay and Agoro Carbon Alliance are meeting farmers and ranchers where they are at and finding a host of ways to connect producers to the carbon market all while making them more profitable and their soil and natural resources better! Based in Clear Lake, Iowa, Clay Craighton is an experienced Agoro Carbon Alliance sales manager and agronomist who has worked in several realms of agriculture, from local family farms to fertilizer manufacturers. His specialty lies in soil sampling, carbon cropping, and sustainability.Clay earned his bachelor's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science from Iowa State University.Reach Clay at EMAIL: clay.craighton@agorocarbon.comWEBSITE: agorocarbonalliance.com/agoro-carbon-graze-masterPHONE: 641-529-6193Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Clay Craighton, Agoro Carbon Alliance --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Your mouths will water and your hearts will feel the love when you hear Genni Lekai and Misty Hirschfeld talk about how they are reviving far more than a small town restaurant in Benedict, Neb. PK's Revival is about community, entrepreneurship and sharing love and faith through food and fellowship. It's just plain good all around and now I am hungry for fried chicken and pie! Follow PK's at www.facebook.com/pksrevival Thank you for listening!Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Genni Lekai and Misty Hirschfeld--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This Underdog Ag podcast features Illinois-born farm enthusiast, Ashley Bruner!She has a deep acumen and passion for all aspects of agriculture. From fighting wildfires, to showing horses and working hard to save the soil, listen to this true woman for agriculture share a portion of her story. Contact Ashley at: 970.302.5153Learn more about Agoro at: agorocarbonalliance.com/agoro-carbon-graze-master--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Ashley Bruner --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Hello Underdog Ag podcast listeners. This interview should inspire everyone. Here's why. Matt Denetclaw is a farmer and rancher in Shiprock, New Mexico and a proud member of the Navajo Nation. My sincere hope is that you will listen to Matt's story and share it. Maybe, just maybe, it will create relationships between 4-H Clubs, FFA groups and more in Nebraska and elsewhere with Matt's efforts in Indian Country. Maybe it will be used in curriculum in classrooms to help bridge cultural bridges. Maybe it will simply help us all understand the blessings we have and the resources we have to share. I applaud and am humbled by our Indigenous neighbors. We have everything to learn from them. We have friends to make. Matt is a friend to all he meets. He was once a child with a stuttering problem, not confident enough to say even a few words unless spoken to. Now he is a leader for his people and all of agriculture. Thank you for your friendship Matt! Keep throwing down that cowboy hat in celebration for youth and their families as you give so much to see them find confidence and hope in themselves. That's powerful. That's agriculture at its very finest. Follow Matt at: www.facebook.com/matt.denetclaw--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Matt Denetclaw --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

It's all about “Friday Night Lights and Saving the Family Farm” on this month's Underdog Ag Podcast. This interview has all the makings of a great sports story and so much more friends and neighbors. I am so excited to share my visit with Kirk Peterson, founder of Peterson Asset Protection Group and member of the Graze Master Group.Everyone in rural USA and around the world can appreciate this heartwarming, hardworking, true story arising from the heartland. Not a sports enthusiast? It doesn't matter. This one is for you. Sometimes building a football team is more about building community. It's about what's great in this country when we don't give up for all the right reasons. You can bet Kirk is never giving up on farmers and ranchers and the rural people he loves. Reach out to Kirk Peterson at: (402) 519-0330, Kirkpeterson@woodburyfinancial.net, www.petersonassetprotectiongroup.com--Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Kirk Peterson, Asset Protection Group --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

The Graze Master Group - the first effort of its kind in the nation and world, will be holding their inaugural event: The Essentials of Agriculture Workshop; Friday, Aug. 26 through Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney, Neb. Register by calling or texting (402) 363-8963 or online at www.grazemastergroup.com“The Graze Master Group believes in a comprehensive approach to total agriculture health which is focused on the health of ag business finances and the greater human community,” said Del Ficke, founder of the Graze Master Group. “It's bigger than all of us. The reason why the concepts of ‘regenerative agriculture' and regenerating peoples' lives is so foreign, is because there is not a simple manual or instruction sheet. It used to just be called common sense. That common sense and sense of community is what we want to begin bringing back to help neighbors, near and far, truly succeed.” New perspectives and open minds are why Nick Ward, president of Ward Laboratories, said he is especially looking forward to working with the Graze Master Group, “Why I like the Graze Master crew so much is they are on the same mentality that we are at Ward's. They want to meet people where they are at, find out where they want to go, and help them get there. We can work with a guy who wants to transition to a fully regenerative ag approach and provide our part to help him achieve his goals. We can also work with someone else who just wants to move a little into the soil health direction. It's all about being able to say, ‘Here are some different people who can help move you further down the road where you want to go.'” --Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Del Ficke, The Graze Master Group FOLLOW: facebook.com/underdogagthepodcast --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This month, the Underdog Ag Podcast will make your mouth water and your heart so happy to hear a story about hard work and a sincere, dedicated passion for none other than delicious barbecue and all sorts of satisfying, made-from-scratch side dishes. It's all about taking, “Pride in a Job Well Done” at JIMMYL's where Jimmy Lenzen and his crew have been, “Catering to Flavor Since 2008.”Jimmy started cooking in his mama's kitchen and the rest is history …The Graze Master Group is also pleased JIMMYL's will be serving up the food at our Aug. 26-27 event. You can learn more here and register as well: www.grazemastergroup.comWEBSITE: www.jimmyls.comFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jimmylsbbq--HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Jimmy Lenzen, Owner & Chef, JIMMYL's BBQ & Catering Co.--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Amber Weber is juggling glass balls in the air and she isn't dropping a single one. This mom, wife, entrepreneur and more is all things can-do! Listen as Amber describes her passion for helping others and ensuring earth's natural resources are strategically protected for generations to come. I am certain listeners who are dreaming to fulfill their dreams will find this interview both informational and inspirational!--HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Amber Weber, Executive Dir., Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance and Owner of Amber Weber Coaching --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Imagine having thousands of soil and water samples dumped on your desk every day to carefully analyze. That sounds daunting to me! However, the team at Ward Labs welcomes this opportunity. This month the Underdog Ag podcast features, Jordan Westengaard, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for Ward's. Jordan joined Ward Laboratories, Inc. in January 2020. He received his BS in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2010. Jordan's enthusiasm is sure to inspire listeners to learn more and even tour the amazing business touching soil and water from across the world!More about Ward's:In 1983, the vision of Ward Labs was ignited by Ray and Jolene Ward, with the goal of providing quality analytical results so customers can make informed decisions about their operations.For nearly four decades, Ward Labs has continuously expanded their services to include testing for soil, feed, plants, water and manure. Their reputation for excellence and accuracy has made them a trusted source of data and information for producers all across North America and around the world.Website: wardlab.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WardLaboratoriesInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wardlabs/Twitter: @WardLabsPhone: 1 (800) 887-7645--HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Jordan Westengaard, Ward Laboratories, Inc. --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

More American dreams coming to fruition on the Underdog Ag Podcast! This month, country and city folks alike will absolutely love listening to Nate Belcher talk about his corn quest and dreams to change the world through Hybrid85! Belcher is one of the visionaries behind Hybrid85 based out of Omaha, Neb. It's a company inspired to truly help the farmers and ranchers they serve. The Underdog Ag Podcast team couldn't be more excited about its growth across the USA. Belcher said it's all about delivering better corn at an honest price, “We're an independent small business built differently than big brands. We don't pay for a big dealer network and commissions, buildings, expensive advertising, or trait royalties. Instead, we maintain low overhead, sell direct, and, actually, pass the savings to the farmer and rancher.” A Nebraska native, Belcher also has nearly two decades of experience in sustainable food production, bio-intensive farming techniques and cover crop utilization. He has applied these practical, progressive, sustainable solutions for the modern world across the nation. Website: www.hybrid85.com/grazemaster Email: corn@hybrid85.com. Phone: 402-382-4210.--HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Nate Belcher, Hybrid85--CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Meet Andrea Hall of the Umatilla Tribe and visionary behind, “Let it GrOw Farmacy.”It's a dream in action that is, “a decolonizing pathway and a space to develop ideas to reconnect and heal by grounding and cultivating change through positive action."Andrea is truly a powerful seed that is awakening the universe … listen as she discusses the foundational stages of her efforts and her love for the land and people. Sometimes we just need to speak our dreams. That is what Underdog Ag is all about.--HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Andrea Hall, Let it GrOw Farmacy FOLLOW: facebook.com/groups/1942671745901486/?ref=share --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

This is a story about an immigrant from South Africa with a drive to strive for the American dream – hold strong and true to hard work, freedom, and independence; raise a family; and positively impact the community and neighbors at home and now across the U.S.A. and Canada. Trevor Greenfield gives credit to his family, a great network of supporters, and the farmers and ranchers he serves in this podcast that features how Rio Nutrition – riomax.net – got its start and continues to grow its mission to inspire life to flourish across agriculture and rural communities! “I had a vision – a dream – to help ranchers by developing products that help with digestion. It was like a light had come on, and it seemed as if a whole new world had opened up.” Greenfield said.Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Trevor Greenfield, Rio Nutrition - riomax.net FOLLOW: facebook.com/underdogagthepodcast --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Last episode, I interviewed Del Ficke and Ken Stewart about the Graze Master Group and their upcoming Saturday, Nov. 13 Inaugural Graze Master Cattle Sale and Educational event. Josh Freiberger of Hague Angus Ranch is excited to also be featuring some cattle at the event on Nov. 13. Listen to Josh talk about life on the ranch near Alliance, Neb. and more on episode two of the Underdog Ag podcast: “Much of where breeding philosophies have gone wrong is with all this technology. The cow/calf guys and status quo seedstock producer are relying more on modern conveniences instead of the instincts God gave them to raise an animal to function in a real-world environment,” Freiberger says. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUEST: Josh Freiberger - josh@hagueangusranch.comHague Angus Ranch - www.hagueangusranch.com FOLLOW: facebook.com/underdogagthepodcast --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Change in the cattle industry is needed! That's the premise behind The Graze Master Group and its mission: To produce sensible cattle that thrive in a real-world environment as well as generate profits for the operation, its customers, and the greater beef industry . . . period. Listen to Del Ficke of Ficke Cattle Company and Ken Stewart of XL Ranch tell it like it is and provide solutions through their new vision for the beef industry and agriculture too! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.HOST: Kerry HoffschneiderGUESTS: Del Ficke & Ken Stewart, The Graze Master Group FOLLOW: facebook.com/underdogagthepodcast --CREDITS:Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme