Western Ag Life

Behind every farm and ranch is a story of people—the families, relationships, and generations whose dedication keeps agriculture moving forward.Join us as renowned agricultural speaker Jolene Brown shares why the human component of agriculture may be the most important part of all. From family dynamics and succession planning to leadership, communication, and preserving agricultural legacies, Jolene reminds us that strong farms and ranches are built by strong relationships.The future of agriculture isn't just about what we produce—it's about the people who make it possible.

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. It's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with United Country AZ Ranch, Land and Homes. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. It's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

On this episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Corbitt Wall from the Feeder Flash. We take a trip back in time to discuss his upbringing, early adult life, and how he launched his daily Feeder Flash episodes that have become a trusted voice in the livestock industry.This was a tremendous interview with one of the most recognizable individuals in livestock marketing today. If you're involved in agriculture, cattle markets, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind hardworking people in the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Be sure to like, share, and follow the Western Ag Life Podcast on all major platforms!#WesternAgLife #CorbittWall #FeederFlash #LivestockMarketing #CattleMarkets #Agriculture #Ranching #WesternLifestyle #FarmAndRanch #LivestockIndustry #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica #CattleIndustry #FarmLife #CowCalf #Stockyards #AgCommunity #WesternWayOfLife

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. It's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

A huge thank you to all of our loyal listeners and supporters of the Western Ag Life Podcast. We truly appreciate each and every one of you for following along and supporting the stories of the people who produce our food, fiber, and care for the land and livestock across the American West.We encourage everyone to like, follow, and share Michael Groff's weekly meteorology report covering the Southwestern United States. Michael provides valuable weather insight that impacts agriculture, ranching, farming, livestock production, and rural communities throughout the region each and every week.These reports are proudly sponsored by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty.If you or your business would be interested in sponsoring one of our weekly weather reports and reaching the agricultural and Western lifestyle audience, please contact us through the Western Ag Life Podcast. We would love to partner with organizations that support agriculture, rural America, and the hardworking people who feed and clothe our nation.

On today's episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast, we sit down with Jason Santomaso — a man with a lot on his plate and a powerful purpose behind it all.We dive deep into why Jason launched his own podcast, Hard Lands and Honest Minds, and the mission driving those conversations. It's more than just talk — it's about bringing real, honest discussions to the forefront of the agricultural and Western lifestyle community.One of the most important takeaways from this episode is the need to recognize and openly discuss mental health. In a way of life built on resilience, toughness, and independence, these conversations aren't always easy — but they are necessary.Jason is helping lead that charge, creating space for people to speak up, be heard, and know they're not alone.This is a meaningful conversation you won't want to miss.#WesternAgLife #AgCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #HardLandsHonestMinds #RanchLife #FarmLife #WesternLifestyle

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. It's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

The conversation with Ryan Rash covers various aspects of livestock showing, including the impact of home care on show ring performance, trends in livestock quality improvement, and the transformation of different livestock species. It also highlights the advantages of livestock showing for children and families, emphasizing the importance of relationships in the livestock industry.TakeawaysLivestock showing as a family commitmentQuality improvement in livestockImportance of relationships in the livestock industryChapters00:00 Advantages of Livestock Showing for Children and Families

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. It's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

Welcome back to another episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast—where we celebrate the people, stories, and lifestyle that define agriculture and the Western way of life.I'm your host, Paul Ramirez, and today's conversation is one that hits home for every farmer, rancher, and ag family out there.We're joined by Jolene Brown—a nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in helping farm and ranch families navigate the tough conversations around business, finances, and succession planning.Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine's popular family business column, author of two great books and an inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information. She's on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind In today's episode, we're diving into what it really takes to stay financially strong in agriculture—especially in today's unpredictable markets. From managing risk and staying solvent, to handling the delicate balance between family and business, Jolene brings real-world insight that every operation can learn from.We'll also talk about longevity—what it takes to not only survive, but to position your farm or ranch for success for generations to come.If you're part of a family operation, thinking about transition, or just trying to make smarter financial decisions in challenging times… this is an episode you won't want to miss.Let's get into it.

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. A great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”"climate is what we expect whether is what we get" Mark Twain.

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. We all know how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions.We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our Ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions. We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions. We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

“This week's Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it's a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions. We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. If you're buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

This weeks weather is brought to you by Stockmen's Realty Paul Ramirez. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast we sat down with Jason Hershberger of Hershberger Performance Horses to talk about his upcoming sale happening February 27 in Scottsdale at Westworld For 21 years, Jason has successfully conducted this sale — a true testament to consistency, integrity, and quality in an industry where longevity like that is rare. We discuss what it takes to keep a horse sale thriving for over two decades and why buyers and sellers continue to come back year after year. What makes it even more special? It's truly a family affair. From friends to family, it's all hands on deck to make this event happen — something that reflects the values we appreciate so much in the Western lifestyle. If you're interested in performance horses or just enjoy hearing the stories behind successful operations, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #HershbergerPerformanceHorses #ScottsdaleArizona #PerformanceHorses #HorseSale #WesternLifestyle #RanchLife #FamilyTradition #HorseIndustry #EquineEntrepreneur #SupportWesternAg

This weeks weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This week's weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion. If you're interested in sponsoring a Weather podcast, feel free to let us know: paul@westernaglife.com

This weeks weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This week's weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This weeks weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

We had the pleasure of having Sarah Ogilvie join us on the Western Ag Life Podcast!

We had the pleasure of having Sarah Ogilvie join us on the Western Ag Life Podcast!

This weeks weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This week's weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This weeks weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez Stockmen's Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion. Wishing you and your outfit, a joyous holiday season.

This week's weather is brought to you by Paul Ramirez with Stockmen's Realty assisting Farmers & Ranchers in purchasing and selling agriculture properties throughout the state of Arizona. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.