Podcasts about Grazing

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with military veterans and married couple John (U.S. Marine Corps) and Louise Logan (U.S. Navy) in honor of Veterans Day.

Rachel Bouressa of Bouressa Family Farm joins us from central Wisconsin, where she's a fifth-generation farmer and second-generation grazier managing 120 acres with a soil-first mindset. After returning home following a barn fire, she rebuilt her operation using perennial forages, diverse annuals, and a willingness to experiment. Today she's deeply involved with Grassworks, Wisconsin Farmers Union, NRCS conservation planning, women-in-conservation mentoring, and the Upper Fox Wolf Demonstration Farm Network—all while running a thriving direct-to-consumer beef business.Topics Covered in This EpisodeRebuilding the family farm after a barn fire and starting with just 15 acresDeveloping a soil-first grazing philosophy and “earned efficiency”Working closely with NRCS and building strong planner–farmer relationshipsConverting row-crop ground back to pasture using rye, diverse cool-season mixes, and sorghum-SudanChoosing cattle genetics: British White Parks, Devons, and Murray GreysDirect-to-consumer beef sales and transitioning to Barn2DoorExtending the grazing season toward ChristmasAudubon Bird-Friendly certification and creating habitat valueWhy You Should ListenIf you're looking for a grounded, real-world example of what soil-first grazing looks like in practice, Rachel brings hard-earned wisdom, humility, and a spirit of experimentation. Her story is full of practical insights—from pasture renovation to breed selection to extending the grazing season—and she offers a refreshingly honest look at the challenges and rewards of growing a regenerative, community-connected grazing operation.Resources MentionedGrassworks ConferenceNRCS grazing resourcesAudubon Conservation Ranching ProgramWendell Berry — Unsettling of America, The Gift of Good LandFred Provenza — Nourishment Looking for Livestock that thrive on grass?  Check out Grass Based GeneticsVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture.Grazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResourcesCommunity (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis Palfrey

Harry Frederick of Winding Creek Farms, Tompkinsville, KentuckyWinding Creek Farms:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.windingcreekfarms.com/⁠Farm Dog is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goats On The Go®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Let us know at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FarmDogPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and buy some branded merch while you're there to support us!⁠⁠⁠Get the audio book, Goats for Good: Making Goats Profitable for Your Farm, Your Community, and the World at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoatsForGood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com.

Planning grazing by guesswork is costly; planning it with field‑level satellite insight is a game‑changer. We sit down with Chris Knight of Agribot to unpack how AI, radar, and atmosphere forecasting can measure pasture growth, cut labour, and help UK dairy farms make better, faster decisions.Chris shares his journey from space and defence systems into agriculture, and why the most powerful shift is modelling each field on its own behaviour. Instead of relying on generic equations and perfect weather data, Agribot blends discrete atmospheric states with optical and radar satellites to read how your sward actually grows over time. Cloud cover isn't a show‑stopper, because radar sees structure through the gloom. The result is consistent, frequent insight: near‑term dry matter estimates and multi‑week scenarios that flag above‑ or below‑average growth so you can adjust rotations, fertiliser plans, and buffer feeding before the pinch hits.We also get honest about “accuracy.” Plate meters are useful, but they're not a gold standard. The win here is consistency and context: a system you can calibrate to your farm that shows change early and keeps watching every field. That opens a bigger conversation about metrics. Should we keep chasing kilos of DM per hectare, or shift towards usable grazing days, megajoules per hectare, or even expected milk from pasture? Different systems need different lenses, and the same data can support them all. What matters is turning complex signals into decisions that raise milk from forage, protect margins, and reduce stress.There's a wider story too. With labour tight and weeks long, measurement is the job that slips. Tools that save half a day a week without sacrificing control can lift farmer welfare as much as farm performance. Chris's team has kept the work mission‑led with support from Innovate UK and Horizon Europe, proving models before monetising and partnering with early adopters to refine accuracy. If you've wondered whether satellites can truly help you manage grass in a cloudy country, this conversation gives you the how, the why, and the next steps.Enjoyed this? Follow and subscribe, share it with a mate who still plate‑meters every paddock, and leave a quick review so more dairy folks can find the show.Send us a textFor more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook & LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

Balancing Herd Health, Pasture Performance & Soil Regeneration What does it take to keep livestock thriving and pastures resilient through a long Western winter? In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned rangeland expert, Kelsey Miller, who has spent over two decades working with ranchers across Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado to fine-tune grazing management and regenerative practices. From traditional feeding to innovative approaches like stockpile grazing and bale grazing, we explore the strategies ranchers use to maintain herd performance, protect soil health, and make the most of limited winter forage. She breaks down how feed quality changes with the seasons, why palatability matters, and how balancing nitrogen and carbon in the diet can boost animal health. We also dig into how winter can actually be an opportunity to improve soil health from using bale grazing to build organic matter and microbial activity, to leveraging snow as a water source and managing grazing density when the ground is frozen solid. Plus, we touch on key watchouts like toxicity risks, unwanted seed spread, and overgrazing dormant forages. Whether you're managing a ranch, consulting on grazing systems, or just fascinated by how regenerative livestock systems work year-round, this conversation offers practical insights and fresh perspective on the art and science of winter grazing. About the our guests: Kelsey Miller is currently based out of Billings Montana. She comes from a ranching background, and has spent much of the last 20 years working to improve Western pastures, rangelands, and the herds that graze them. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman, where she earned her B.S in animal science. Her professional focus includes grazing systems, plant community dynamics, mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, soil health, local food systems, animal health, wildlife ecology, and landscape level collaboration.

Grazing Lawns? What is that? According to Nate Chisholm they are an integral part of natural grazing systems and they should have a place in our grazing systems. We discuss what a Grazing Lawn is as well as how they would be practically implemented into our grazing plans.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!Sponsor:Ranch RightSea-90 Ocean Minerals

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stu Turley sits down with Tyler Lindholm, Wyoming State Director of Americans for Prosperity, to break down the truth about America's energy future, federal overreach, the wind farm subsidy scams, coal's comeback, and why Wyoming is becoming the last line of defense for U.S. energy security.Lindholm exposes how federal land policies cripple ranchers, why baseload power still matters, how California depends on Wyoming to keep the lights on, and why renewable subsidies are collapsing under their own weight. They also dive into grid reliability, the “duck curve,” production tax credit scams, and how local citizens can take back control of energy policy.If you care about energy independence, rural America, or honest conversations outside the mainstream media… this is the episode to watch.Thanks for your leadership, Tyler, in Agriculture, Ranching, and Energy! I had an absolute blast visiting with you. - Stu.Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-lindholm-9119a259/???? Want to get involved?Visit: AmericansForProsperity.orgHighlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro00:32 – Why Wyoming Is a U.S. Energy Powerhouse01:02 – Wyoming's Energy Priorities01:41 – Trump's “Three Horsemen” of Energy Dominance02:01 – New Coal Plant Proposal03:10 – Reliable, Affordable Energy Is King03:35 – AFP's Mission: Cutting Government Barriers04:24 – Federal Land Control Hurting the West05:44 – Grazing, Wildlife & Real Environmental Impact07:58 – California's Dependence on Wyoming Power09:23 – Energy Security = National Security10:42 – How Citizens Can Get Involved Locally13:09 – Wyoming's Workforce & Six-Figure Energy Jobs13:34 – AI vs. Blue-Collar America15:16 – The Duck Curve Explained Simply17:03 – Wind Farm Reclamation Crisis18:31 – Wind Subsidy Scams (PTC Loophole)20:22 – Who Really Runs the Grid21:55 – Closing ThoughtsCheck out the full articles: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/or on the website:https://energynewsbeat.co/

Tinubu Declares Emergency In Nigeria, Bans Open Grazing, Ok State Policehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/tinubu-declares-emergency-in-nigeria-bans-open-grazing-ok-state-police/#Issues #army #Dss #Nigeria #Police #Tinubu #UBA ©November 27th, 2025 ®November 27, 2025 2:01 pm President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency over growing insecurity in the West Africa country, and as such, banned open grazing, with a call on herders association to tell their members to surrender illegal weapons in their possession, and as well gave a matching order to the Department of State Services, DSS to recruit more forest guards to chase away terrorists and bandits from all forests in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also called on members of the National Assembly to review existing laws in Nigeria and give rooms for the establishment of state police. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

“I happened to be visiting my family home in Italy this past week and some cows were grazing in the field opposite, regardless of the rain, fog or snow. Their bell kept me company through the week.”

Today's episode brings you a story that sits right at the intersection of grit, service, and the regenerative future of our military installations. And it starts with a spark—one that Angela Czaja noticed long before the Department of War ever cared about cattle, soil health, or regenerative grazing. As Angela puts it: “I saw, even in North Carolina, just this passion that Eric [her husband] had for livestock… this spark about him whenever he was around the livestock… That was just a really special place for him.” That spark eventually became one of the most unconventional, disruptive, and frankly needed ideas to hit the national security space in decades: using regenerative livestock management as a tool to harden military installations, restore degraded training lands, and create meaningful pathways for transitioning service members. Angela joins us today to give the inside view—not the thesis version, not the policy deck, but the family-level, marriage-level, move-across-the-country-three-times-with-kids-in-tow version—of what it really took to build what is now the Regenerative Grazing Open-Air Lab at Camp San Luis Obispo. In this conversation, you'll hear how a dairy-farm kid from Wisconsin ends up shaping one of the most interesting ag-meets-national-security projects in the country… why livestock became a lifeline of purpose during her husband's transition from the Army Special Forces… and how their family's faith, resilience, and service-driven mindset turned a wild idea into a model the Pentagon is now watching closely. You can also watch the short documentary produced by Peter Byck on YouTube here. Enjoy!

Eric and Sheila Hasselstrom of Winchester Ridge Farms are experimenting with new farming methods to help improve soil, crop quality and their bottom line.

A nonprofit nature reserve in Montana is suing the state. American Prairie argues the state needs to decide whether to grant their six-year-old request for permits to graze bison on state lands.

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From the pastures of Waupaca County to leadership tables across Wisconsin, Rachel Bouressa wears many hats. She’s a beef farmer, an agriculture advocate, and a conservation coach. On her family’s farm near Royalton, she practices rotational grazing and works to help other farmers overcome the challenges of starting their own conservation journey. She tells Stephanie Hoff about what it takes to make conservation work for your farm. Her advice? Collaboration is key to lasting change. Start small, stay flexible, and build your network as you work to implement conservation projects on the farm. A messy mix of precipitation is happening across Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck says that it's not going to last, but it may make the morning commute interesting for some. With the advancement in technology, fewer and fewer auction companies are involved in live auctions anymore. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group highlights a couple live auctions they've got scheduled starting today. He says with their unique platform, they can facilitate bidders that have signed up in advance, or those that want to join the auction as it happens. Paid for by Steffes Group. If your business partner was a "no show" for 43 days, you might rethink your arrangement. That's exactly what some farmers are doing, including Eric Wuthrich from Green County. He says simple things like trying to cash grain checks during the harvest and making loan repayments became very difficult. At the same time, the federal legislation that reopened the federal government also gutted the nation's hemp industry. Phillip Scott, president/founder of WI Hemp Farmers and Manufacturers Association is trying to find a way to move forward as both a grower of hemp, and someone who depends on a storefront for his livelihood. If nothing changes, he's got less than a year to find a new plan. The markets have been disappointed with the delayed reports issued by USDA. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to break it down. Heinberg says the government lowered its expectations on this year's corn and soybean crop, but it's still a big crop. The market got excited on Monday when news hit that China had purchased multiple cargo loads of U.S. soybeans. That rally, however, turns U.S. beans into an expensive investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter feed costs continue to be one of the greatest determiners of profitability for ranches. Meaning, that more of it we have to do using equipment the less profitable we will be. Brett McRae has been working diligently to find ways to cut down on winter feed costs. One practice that has really moved the needle for him and his operation is grazing standing corn. Today we discuss this practice with him. We talk about how he chooses a field, how he determines forage demand, forage availability, as well as the soil health benefits of this practice.Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!Sponsor:Ranch RightSea-90 Ocean Minerals

Leslie returns to share what's changed since her first appearance in Episode 28. She runs Cylon Rolling Acres in northwestern Wisconsin, where she grazes both goats and Texel sheep on pasture and markets meat directly to consumers through a thriving online business. This episode dives deep into her evolution from wholesale to a sustainable, subscription-based direct-to-consumer model — plus her approach to regenerative grazing with multi-species livestock.Topics CoveredManaging a mixed flock of goats and Texel sheep under rotational grazingWool utilization and creative uses for lower-grade fleeceTransitioning from wholesale markets to direct-to-consumer meat salesBuilding a loyal customer base through email marketing and educationDetails of her goat meat subscription model (quarterly boxes, whole-goat option)Processing and shipping logistics, including use of dry iceLessons from receiving USDA Value-Added Producer and Buy Local grantsEducational resources: Goat Meat Primer eBook, Grazing With Leslie blog, and online courses If you've ever wondered how to turn a small ruminant enterprise into a profitable, direct-to-consumer brand, Leslie's model is a must-hear. She shares practical insight on managing inventory, shipping meat, marketing through education, and keeping customers subscribed.Resources MentionedCylonRollingAcres.com – Farm website for direct meat salesGrazingWithLeslie.com – Educational blog for producersGrassWorks Grazing Conference (Wisconsin)Looking for Livestock that thrive on grass?  Check out Grass Based GeneticsVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture.Grazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResourcesCommunity (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis Palfrey

In this episode of The Stockman Grassfarmer Podcast, Texas rancher David Will shares his firsthand experience implementing Serengeti grazing—also known as High Density Zero Rotational Grazing (HDZR)—on his 65-acre ranch. After the devastating 2011 drought, David set out to find a grazing system that could thrive even under extreme stress. Inspired by Mr. Sabino Cortez Jr., he began experimenting with compost applications, irrigation, and concentrated grazing on just one acre. The results were remarkable—rapid manure decomposition, vigorous grass growth, and record weight gains, including a young bull that gained 600 pounds in 190 days on a single acre. The episode explores how this system transforms soil fertility through the natural activity of dung beetles, compost microbes, and mineral balance—proving that regenerative solutions can turn challenges into lasting resilience.

In Bannock County, a hungry herd of goats is taking on invasive cheatgrass, helping the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust restore native habitat for the region's wild residents.

Grazing. Chronic stress. Poor sleep. Rushed meals. Sitting for long hours. Underfueled workouts. Estrogen decline. There's a lot more behind our fasting glucose and A1C than how many carbs we eat. This week we return to one of the most consistently requested topics: blood sugar meaning and management with Liz McKinney, CNS, LDN. We explore what glucose spikes really mean, why time-in-range and variability matter more than a single peak, and how stress, sleep, and even eating speed affect your numbers. We cover carb timing, meal sequencing, post-meal walks, creatine, why under-fueling can make exercise spikes worse, and much more so you can keep glucose working for your performance and overall health.Liz McKinney, CNS, LDN, heads up the clinical nutrition team at Nutrisense. Liz holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health and is a board-certified nutrition specialist (CNS) as well as a licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN). In her time as a nutritionist, Liz has educated and counseled hundreds of clients in areas such as weight loss, hormonal imbalances, and gastrointestinal diseases. Her approach is rooted in the tenets of functional medicine, and she strives to identify the root cause of the issue instead of simply treating the symptoms. She realizes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving optimal health and feels it is crucial to be in an equal partnership with her clients. Resources What to Know About Prediabetes and Menopause with Val Schonberg, RDN, CSSD (Episode 202)Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Join our Feisty Winter Training for Cyclists at https://feisty.co/ and look for the yellow banner at the top of the page. Use code HITPLAY50 to save $50 Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://feisty.co/events/gravel-camp-x-bike-mechanic-school/ Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offWahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL

You can enjoy holiday food and still lose weight. In this first episode of the Eat, Drink, and Be 10 Pounds Lighter series, I explain why women gain weight this time of year even when they swear they barely ate anything. And I teach you the Grown Woman Way to enjoy great food, protect your energy, and wake up proud. No diets. No starving. Just standards that support the life you want. What You Will Learn In This Episode • The sneaky holiday habits that lead to weight gain • Why you feel out of control around food at events • How to create simple standards that feel like freedom • Why decisions made ahead of time reduce stress • The first step to losing weight this season with ease   FEATURED ON THE SHOW / RESOURCES

When drought or flood threatens forage supplies, flexibility becomes the foundation of profitability. That’s a principle Bluesette Campbell and her family have put into practice at B-C Ranch (pronounced B bar C) in northwest Saskatchewan, where rotational grazing is key to both profit and sustainability. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Campbell explains that... Read More

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Willis Jepson and Bill Pearson, owners of Orlinda Melon Company, to discuss the founding of the company and the ins and outs of the melon and pumpkin business.

Text me a message!Today's episode comes to you from Bakersfield Vermont where we visit with George van Vlaanderen of Does' Leap Farm (https://doesleap.com/). He shares how they developed the farm from raw wooded land while raising children, goats and living in a yurt all at the same time over twenty years ago. He shares now how his grazing system has evolved using electronet fences to wireless collars and how he's improving the biodiversity of his pastures using the Vermont Ripsower. VT Ripsower: https://www.landcarecoop.com/vt-ripsowerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doesleapfarmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doesleapfarmSupport the showVisit the website to see photos/videos from the visit: https://thefarmersshare.comFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @thefarmersshareSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarmersshare

Chris Francis is a Farmer in ‘Gobothery’, southwest of Forbes. Alongside his brother and their families, Chris has been taking on grain farming, fodder growing, and short-horn cattle, following 3 generations of family history. In this episode, Chris discusses the landscape his extensive operation sits on and some key motivations for their dedication. He explains the farm’s livestock decisions, irrigation choices, fodder production, and his stance on the rise of corporate input in the farming industry. Nominate a Mate: If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'. Connect: Central West LLS website Central West LLS on Facebook Central West LLS on X Central West LLS on YouTube The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Steven Rofrano grew up in New Jersey in an Italian-American family that instilled a deep respect for food quality and old-world traditions. Steven struggled with chronic health issues growing up, until he discovered that eliminating seed oils and processed foods made him feel truly healthy for the first time.  Fueled by years of obsessive research, Steven became convinced that classic American foods can be both healthy and delicious—if made without toxic ingredients. Determined to prove this, he quit his big tech software job in 2022 to launch Ancient Crunch, starting with MASA Chips, the first nixtamalized tortilla chips cooked in grass-fed beef tallow. Next came Vandy Crisps, tallow-cooked potato chips that restore the 'Great American Snack' to its original seed oil-free glory.  Today, Steven remains on a mission to rebuild America's pantry with real, nourishing ingredients—and, of course, to spread a little anti-seed oil "propaganda" along the way. Website: https://ancientcrunch.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 00:33 Introduction 03:28 Tallow as the best frying fat 08:38 Fixing manufacturing and health systems 11:36 Cattle, land, and tallow production 14:58 Grazing and land restoration 17:38 Saturated vs. vegetable oil turnover 21:17 Animal fat vs. seed oils 25:42 Pesticide use on corn 29:02 Wagyu quality factors 29:54 Grass-fed farming challenges 35:20 Automated production quality 38:26 Making classic snacks healthy 40:10 Fried food & caloric intake Join Revero now to regain your health: https://revero.com/YT Revero.com is an online medical clinic for treating chronic diseases with this root-cause approach of nutrition therapy. You can get access to medical providers, personalized nutrition therapy, biomarker tracking, lab testing, ongoing clinical care, and daily coaching. You will also learn everything you need with educational videos, hundreds of recipes, and articles to make this easy for you. Join the Revero team (medical providers, etc): https://revero.com/jobs ‪#Revero #ReveroHealth #shawnbaker  #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach  #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree Disclaimer: The content on this channel is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider.

#316 Rebekah Pierce runs a regenerative sheep farm in upstate New York and has cracked the code on making solar farms work for agriculture. Her new book "Agri Energy" reveals how combining solar panels with farming creates a win for developers, farmers, and rural communities.The land use math is stunning. The US dedicates 30 million acres to growing corn for ethanol fuel. Solar panels are 100 times more efficient at converting land into energy. We need just 1% of US land (23 million acres) to supply all our electricity with solar alone. Converting those ethanol acres to dual-use solar could power 100% of electricity needs AND a nationwide EV fleet.Rebekah Pierce is the author of "Agri Energy" (Island Press, November 2025) and owner of JR Pierce Family Farm in Clinton County, New York. She started with backyard chickens in 2015 and now grazes sheep across half a dozen solar projects in three counties. She writes about regenerative agriculture, solar grazing, and the intersection of farming and renewable energy.Key Discussion Points:Why corn-to-ethanol uses massive land area with terrible efficiency (100 to 200x worse than solar)How solar grazing cuts O&M costs for developers while creating farmer incomeThe real threat to farmland: urbanization takes far more land than solar ever will100,000 farms lost between 2011-2018 as average farmer age hits 58Technical requirements: water access, secure fencing, interior paddocks for rotational grazingTopsoil loss: one pound per bushel of corn producedResources: American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA) and REFA (Renewable Energy Farmers of America)The book covers far more than sheep and solar. Rebekah researched all the ways agriculture and renewables intersect, from wind farms to battery storage to elevated tracking systems for larger livestock.Connect with Rebekah Pierce Website: www.jrpiercefamilyfarm.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-pierce-writer/Book: "Agri Energy" available November 2025 on Amazon and Island Presshttps://islandpress.org/books/agri-energy#desc Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy metals end up in supplements, which types are most affected, and how to protect yourself without overreacting. Plant-based protein powders like rice, pea, soy and hemp often have the highest levels of contamination. These crops naturally absorb metals like arsenic, lead and cadmium from soil and water. And contamination can worsen during drying and processing because dust, machinery and open-air exposure add more pollutants. Plus, since powders are concentrated forms of food, the heavy metals in plants become concentrated too — right along with the nutrients. Animal-based proteins, by contrast, usually test cleaner. Grazing animals act as biological filters, and their tissues and milk contain far lower metal levels than the plants they eat. That's why whey or beef isolate powders generally have lower contamination levels than plant-based alternatives. It's also important to understand that the danger associated with heavy metals doesn't come from a single scoop. Rather, it comes from slow, cumulative exposure over years. Lead, cadmium and arsenic all build up in tissues and organs, increasing the risk of neurological, kidney and cardiovascular problems. So rather than panicking, your goal should be to minimize exposure wherever you can. At MK Supplements, every batch we sell is tested five times – from raw ingredient to finished product – using detection thresholds far below so-called "safe" limits. Not all labs or brands test to that standard, and two products that both "pass" can differ dramatically in purity. If you use supplements regularly, ask for lab reports. Learn how to read them. Favor unflavored, animal-based powders or brands that publish detailed results. The smallest details add up. And that's what keeps your daily habits from quietly working against your health. Learn more: For more details on how we test MK Supplements for purity, potency, and heavy metals, visit our lab testing page: https://help.michaelkummer.com/en-US/lab-testing-178705 You can also read the original Consumer Reports article that started this discussion: https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/ Thank you to this episode's sponsor, OneSkin! OneSkin's lineup of topical skin health products leverage the power of the company's proprietary OS-01 peptide to remove dead skin cells, improve collagen production, increase skin hydration and more. Check out my before and after photos in my OneSkin review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/oneskin-review/ Get 15% off with my discount code MKUMMER: https://michaelkummer.com/go/oneskinshop In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Understanding the source of contamination 02:15 Plant-based vs. animal-based protein powders 07:53 The impact of heavy metals on health 09:52 How to choose safe supplements 14:55 Final thoughts and recommendations Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code. #ProteinPowders #HeavyMetals

In this episode, Cal visits with Shane Maddock, a fourth-generation rancher from north-central North Dakota, where cattle country meets farm country. Shane shares the story of building a regenerative operation through drought, grazing challenges, and generations of learning. He discusses taking over a neighbor's ranch after returning from National Guard service, developing cross-fenced paddocks and a positive/negative electric system, managing water in the Prairie Pothole Region, and adjusting his grazing philosophy from “a third, a third, a third” to adaptive management guided by what the grass and cattle tell him.Topics coveredGrowing up on a holistic-management ranch and learning from his fatherLeasing cattle and structuring multi-year cow leasesDesigning high-tensile fencing and pos/neg wiring for sandy soilsTransitioning from mild rotation to intensive adaptive grazingManaging drought risk with insurance pastures and flexible enterprisesUsing Rio Max minerals and observing dramatic feed-efficiency gainsCalving-date adjustments and hybrid-vigor breeding decisionsFounding Maddock Ranch Supply and serving the communityHis father receiving North Dakota's Leopold Conservation Award If you've ever wondered how to keep cows productive through seven drought years out of eleven—or how to balance generational wisdom with modern regenerative ideas—Shane's story delivers practical lessons on adaptation, family teamwork, and faith in the land's resilience.Resources mentionedMaddock Ranch maddockranch.comMaddock Ranch Supply  maddockranchsupply.comMan, Cattle and Veld – Johan ZietsmanGrass-Fed Cattle – Julius RuechelHolistic Management – Allan SavoryDirt to Soil – Gabe BrownNorth Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition Mentorship ProgramRio Max Minerals - riomax.netLooking for Livestock that thrive on grass?  Check out Grass Based GeneticsVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture.Grazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResourcesCommunity (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis Palfrey

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we go on a hunt for the oldest treasure your family uses on Christmas Day every single year, from Gravy Boats to old home made decorations we find some festive relics. We uncover a cute Swedish Tradition that the whole country gets excited about each year on Christmas Eve. plus We lay out our ultimate treats that we must see every year on the Christmas Day Grazing Table. As we talk all things Christmas with your hosts Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.   Want More? How about a 24/7 Non Stop Christmas Radio Station. Tune in to Christmas Talk Radio featuring Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas 24 hours a day. A never ending festive loop. Click on the link below to tune in via the Tune In Ap.  https://tunein.com/radio/Christmas-Talk-Radio-s345979/  

Dr. Rachel Gibbs, Livestock Extension Specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center, offers some grazing advice to livestock producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and his wife took over her families ranch and weren't afraid to make changes to improve their ranches profitability and lifestyle. They switched from an owned cow/calf operation to an entirely seasonal custom grazing of fall cows model that come in the spring and leave in the fall. He shares how this improved the profit of the operation as well as the impact it had on their lifestyle.Resources Mentioned:Knowledge Rich Ranching1491BibleRanching for Profit schoolCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠.For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/If you're interested in Farmatan to fight scours in your operation, call Paul Mitchell at 515-745-1639 or check out farmatanusa.com.

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter discusses regenerative grazing and the upcoming technology that comes with it. Additionally, he expresses his concerns about the abundance of bears in Florida and wolves in Colorado.

This NDSU Ag Minute features Dr. Rachel L. Gibbs, Livestock Extension Specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. Gibbs offers some tips to livestock producers to help extend the grazing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benefits of Crop Residue Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement Crop Concerns for Cattle   00:01:05 – Benefits of Crop Residue: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, and John Holman, K-State cropping systems and forage agronomist, kick off the show as they explain the value of crop residue in fields and how it helps. Management Considerations Before Baling Corn Residue Crop Residues: Nutritive Value and Options for Grazing   00:12:05 – Barton County Producer's Transitions and Involvement: Keeping the show going is Keith Miller, a farmer in Barton County, discussing his operation and how it transitioned as well as how he made the decision to add hired labor.   00:23:05 – Crop Concerns for Cattle: Part of the Beef Cattle Institute's Cattle Chat podcast ends today's show as Brad White, Bob Larson, Scott Fritz and Jason Warner talk about things that could be concerning to growers in sorghum. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye chats with Luke Ressler about innovative ranching practices that improve both livestock management and soil health. Luke and his wife Elli operate a diversified ranch in Northeastern North Dakota. They delve into the benefits of using cover crops and bale grazing to extend grazing days and enhance soil quality, especially in challenging Northern climates. Luke shares insights from their fall and winter grazing practices, the integration of no-till farming, and their transition to fall calving. The episode also covers the challenges and learning curves associated with these methods, offering practical advice for ranchers looking to adopt similar strategies.   00:17 Meet Luke Ressler: Diversified Ranching in North Dakota 02:40 Grazing Practices and Soil Health 07:29 Cover Crops: Implementation and Benefits 19:27 Challenges and Adaptations in Ranching 25:10 Bale Grazing: Techniques and Benefits 34:30 Reflections and Future Plans   Learn more about Performance Beef: https://bit.ly/47PxY3W Learn more about Red Angus here: https://bit.ly/4iaU6bb  Connect with Shaye: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/