genetics

Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Dakota Blanks, a farmer from Appomattox, Virginia, who transitioned from a tobacco family background to grass-based livestock production. Dakota shares his experiences with South Poll Cattle, highlighting his grazing management practices and the inte...

Join us for an enlightening journey as we sit down with Stewart Staudinger, who shares his remarkable transition from an aeronautical engineer and Royal Air Force pilot to a full-time bison rancher in central Alberta. Stewart recounts his early years on a purebred Simmental cattle ranch and his eve...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jeremiah Markway of Markway Ranch as he shares his journey in regenerative agriculture and grazing management. We explore his experiences with various livestock, including Corriente cows and hair sheep, and his transition from conventional farming to sustai...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Hunter Lehman of Grazing Lands as we explore his transformative journey from managing a hunting property to embracing regenerative grazing near Stockdale, Texas. Hunter shares how he stays connected with his former ranch through innovative tools like virt...

Join us on the Grazing Grass Podcast as we continue our journey into the fascinating world of livestock color genetics. In this episode, we explore the practical aspects and implications for breeders, focusing on the two primary pigments—eumelanin (black) and pheomelanin (tan)—that determine livest...

In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we delve into the rich tapestry of livestock coat color genetics. From the sleek black of Angus cattle to the lush red of Red Polls, we uncover the chromosomal dance that dictates the stunning variety of hues in our farm animals. Whether you're a livest...

Join us as we reconnect with Eli Mack of Mack Farms, who returns to share the evolution of his regenerative livestock operation since his initial visit on the podcast. Eli gives us an enlightening update on his holistic management training and how it's shaping the expansion of his farm. Focusing on...

Join me, Cal Hardage, on the Grazing Grass Podcast for an enlightening discussion on the intricacies of cattle raising, where we examine the second part of the Lasater Philosophy, focusing on the significance of reproductive efficiency in beef production. Discover Tom Lasater's unconventional appro...

Listen in as I share the inspiration behind my latest discussion on the Lasater Philosophy of Cattle Raising , a methodology deeply rooted in my livestock upbringing and influenced by Allen Williams' insights from the Herd Quitter podcast. We walk through the foundational principles of cattle breed...

Join me as I sit down with Jared Luhmen, esteemed host of the Herd Quitter podcast and an innovative grass farmer, for a riveting exploration of sustainable farming practices and the evolution of livestock breeding. Listen in as Jared shares his personal journey from a disinterest in cattle to cult...