Casual Cattle Conversations

Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting today’s beef cattle industry.

Maximizing Cattle Nutrition and Cost Efficiency with Liquid Feed
Apr 21, 2025 – 45:10
A Must Attend Beef Industry Event
Apr 14, 2025 – 44:09
Grazing Mistakes that Could Cost You the Ranch
Apr 7, 2025 – 33:07
Getting Back to Face-to-Face Consumer Interactions
Mar 31, 2025 – 30:18
How to Successfully Scale Your Cattle Operation
Mar 24, 2025 – 33:18
Are You Wasting Money on Vaccines? Proper Protocols Explained
Mar 17, 2025 – 26:24
Virtual Fencing: Is it right for your ranch with Jessie Jarvis
Mar 10, 2025 – 32:05
How Ranchers Can Get the Most Out of Their Mineral Program
Mar 3, 2025 – 31:21
Smarter Ranching Starts Here: Wearable Tech for Breeding Season and Animal Health
Feb 24, 2025 – 39:25
What Ranchers Need to Know About Carbon Markets
Feb 17, 2025 – 45:10
3 Tips for Young Ranchers
Feb 10, 2025 – 04:59
Tips to Improve Conception Rates in Young Cows
Feb 3, 2025 – 28:00
How to Create Ranch Revenue with an AirBNB
Jan 27, 2025 – 25:56
Embracing Risks in Ranching: CJ & Calli Thorne’s Journey
Jan 20, 2025 – 34:55
Why Ranchers Should Pay Attention to the Organ Meat Health Trend
Jan 13, 2025 – 56:59
How Crossbreeding Can Boost Ranch Profits in a Modern Economy with Dr. Bob Weaber
Jan 6, 2025 – 47:14
Connecting the Chain: Collaboration and Profitability in Modern Ranching
Dec 30, 2024 – 40:28
Vacation Ideas for Ranchers and Their Families
Dec 23, 2024 – 30:28
The Missing Piece of Estate and Transition Planning the Younger Generation Needs to Do
Dec 16, 2024 – 38:10
Simple Strategies to Increase Direct-to-Consumer Meat Sales
Dec 9, 2024 – 44:41
Mastering Ranch Communication: Terryn Drieling’s Insights on Leadership and Connection
Dec 2, 2024 – 28:51
Communicating Science about Livestock with Keith Belk
Nov 25, 2024 – 48:47
Establishing Equal Pricing for Red Angus Cattle
Nov 18, 2024 – 41:20
Liquid Feed for Cattle: Benefits, Costs & Ranching Insights with Drs. Neuhold & Sanders
Nov 11, 2024 – 35:57
The Ultimate Guide for Training Ranch Employees
Nov 4, 2024 – 18:40
Boost Ranch Profit & Productivity with Simple Strategies
Oct 28, 2024 – 19:54
What Ranchers Need to Know About Automation in Packing Plants with Marble Technologies
Oct 21, 2024 – 26:37
Mature Cow Size, Input Costs and Ranch Profitability with David Lalman
Oct 14, 2024 – 35:28
Addressing Producer Concerns about the Beef Checkoff
Oct 7, 2024 – 01:03:31
The Role of Auction Barns in Today’s Cattle Market with Joplin Regional Stockyards
Sep 30, 2024 – 28:36
How Cattle Producers Can Take Back Their Time
Sep 23, 2024 – 33:37
Creating Consistently Fair Prices for Cattle Producers with Chad Tentinger
Sep 16, 2024 – 46:17
Building a Skilled Workforce for Meat Lockers with Sierra Jepsen
Sep 9, 2024 – 33:01
From Billboards to Backscratchers Ranchers Reimagine Waste
Sep 2, 2024 – 24:41
Affordable Energy Solutions for Winter Cattle Feeding
Aug 26, 2024 – 36:50
Unlocking Profit Potential: The Benefits of Creep Grazing in Beef Production
Aug 19, 2024 – 28:17
Ranchers as World Leaders A Podcasters Reflections on Five Years
Aug 12, 2024 – 16:36
Why You Have Fewer Neighbors Than Your Grandpa: Uncovering the factors that have led to reduced farm numbers in America
Aug 5, 2024 – 39:33
Sowing Seeds of Understanding: Language Lessons for the Land
Jul 29, 2024 – 27:32
Grassroots Growth: Cattlemen's Collaborative Quest for Improvement
Jul 22, 2024 – 15:29
Global Insights: Exploring Cattle Practices Around the World
Jul 15, 2024 – 47:10
Using Cattle Clinics to Create Informed Constituents
Jul 8, 2024 – 30:46
Regenerating Soils, Profits and Relationships by Implementing Cover Crops
Jul 1, 2024 – 39:23
Overcoming Today’s Challenges as an American Cattle Rancher
Jun 24, 2024 – 35:06
Crafting Connections: Beef's Homegrown Narrative
Jun 17, 2024 – 25:32
Cutting Through Challenges: The Story of Nodak Meats
Jun 10, 2024 – 23:41
How Cow-calf Producers Can Leverage Their Position in the Beef Supply Chain
Jun 3, 2024 – 52:53
Preserving Legacies: Capturing Family Stories for Generations
May 27, 2024 – 43:29
Fortifying Fertility: A Rancher's Guide to Pre-Breeding Mineral Strategies
May 20, 2024 – 24:15
Determining Who Sells the BEST Beef to Consumers
May 13, 2024 – 24:41

Recent Reviews

KS Producer

Check Off

As a person who has been fighting for more transparency and ability for producers to directly have a say/vote in how their check off dollars are spent. I was pretty disappointed in the interview not asking any critical questions. Really turned me off enough to unfollow the show.
Ahaskew

One of my favorite podcasts!

Great new information!
Deirdre Tshien

Love this pod!

Shaye’s deep insights are invaluable. An engaging listen that's both enlightening and inspiring. Deirdre
OmarMo93

If you’re a rancher or in the beef insustry, LISTEN

Fantastic podcast in the beef industry- Shaye puts some great perspectives out there.
staehr4896

Great gal

Awesome perspective
whitneywold

Great, easy to listen podcast!

Love listening to this podcast on my way to work each morning. I married into a ranching family, but I myself never grew up in the ranching industry. Listening to these podcasts helps lend some education into the depths of this lifestyle and provides great insight into life and work on the ranch!
LJessica44

Love the Podcast

It’s awesome having a podcast that features the ranching community. You are doing great. Keep working hard!
agcattleco

Great Podcast

Have really enjoyed this podcast.