Cattleman U Podcast

Running Yearlings: A Firsthand Look at Risk and Reward

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“It was a job, that’s how I viewed it. My summer gig was running yearlings, and I hope we lease more places up here.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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Every rancher has a season that pushes them to grow. For Karoline, it was this one — stepping into securing leased land and running yearlings on her own for the first time, learning more than she expected along the way.
From locking down a lease in less than 30 days to fencing miles of country and managing cattle through a Montana summer, Karoline shares what it really takes to make a yearling lease work. She talks through the numbers and the surprises — all with the kind of honesty and humor that make every story worth hearing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How she sourced grants and loans to make it happen
Pros and cons of the property — from great forage to poor fences and sinkholes
The benefits of running spayed heifers and the logistics that come with it
Real talk on costs: fencing, health, trucking, and feed supplements
Dealing with death loss and day-to-day cattle health management
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When Markets Gets Spooky: Fear, Facts, and Feeding Candy

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“Sometimes the best ideas on the ranch start as the scariest one. Whether it’s feeding candy, or a new way of doing business.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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This Halloween week, Karoline and Jordyn are diving into both the tricks and treats of ranching life — from creative feed ideas to confronting the “monsters” lurking in today’s cattle market headlines.
They unpack the buzz surrounding recent White House comments on beef prices, the real numbers behind what’s happening in the market, and why fear-based decisions can haunt your bottom line.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Unique and unconventional feeding strategies helping ranchers stay profitable
How distillers grain and other waste products are being repurposed effectively
The truth behind beef prices, political chatter, and what’s really moving the market
Karoline’s take on Donald Trump’s recent comments and the controversy surrounding grocery store prices
A fun ice breaker game between Karoline and Jordyn that reveals some hidden truths
 
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Profit or Passion: Rethinking Farm to Table Beef

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“You need to have a serious conversation with yourself — is the way I’m doing my farm to table business profitable.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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The rise of direct-to-consumer beef businesses has been exciting—but is it actually profitable? In this episode, Karoline shares her honest thoughts and real numbers behind running a farm-to-table operation in today’s cattle market. Using examples from her own experience with The Rancher’s Daughter, she unpacks pricing challenges, market trends, and the hard truths about sustainability in direct-to-consumer sales.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How to evaluate the true profitability of your farm-to-table business
Why pricing live animals at market value is essential for sustainability
Common mistakes ranchers make when setting direct-to-consumer prices
How rising cattle prices may strain consumer trust and loyalty
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The Cattleman U Beef Pricing Calculator → changing the way you set your prices
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Creativity, Conservation, & Cash Flow with Mike and Katie Ellig

“Your revenue streams are limited by your creativity, and there’s virtually an unlimited number of ways that you can create a revenue stream.” – Mike Ellig
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We dig into ways that ranchers can think beyond the traditional model and build sustainable, diversified operations. Our guests, father-daughter duo, Mike and Katie, share their insights on revenue streams, land rehabilitation, and shifting the mindset around ranching and profitability.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why your revenue streams are only limited by your creativity—and examples of easy add-ons 
Katie’s perspective from onboarding ranchers at Ambrook and the unique challenges they face
Land rehabilitation: what it means to restore a ranch to a thriving ecosystem
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Behind the Brand: 10 Years of KRose Company

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“You can always learn something, and everyone has the same 24 hours in a day—it’s how you use it.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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We’re celebrating a big milestone—10 years in business with KRose Company. Karoline opens up about the early days, the risks and lessons learned, and what it takes to grow a team and a mission-driven company in agriculture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
The backstory of KRose Company and its very beginnings
The ups and downs of being self-employed
Lessons on leadership and building a remote team
How business structures evolve (including a candid look at tax returns)
Key advice for ranch women and entrepreneurs chasing their goals
How Cattleman U’s mission continues to grow and serve the ranching community
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Profitability Drivers Every Ranch Should Know

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“We have to figure out the best way to make decisions today that are going to impact and be positive for the future.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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Profitability in ranching looks different for every operation, but there are core drivers that shape long-term success. In this episode, we dig into the numbers, mindset shifts, and management practices that keep operations sustainable through changing markets.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why bred cow and yearling numbers from recent September sales matter for your bottom line
Core drivers of profitability: from breed-up and weaning percentages to calving and health costs
How timing your marketing can improve your margins
Risk management strategies to keep your ranch operation sustainable
The mindset shift needed to see opportunity and profitability in today’s cattle business
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Season 7 Kickoff: Industry Optimism & Ranch Life Behind the Scenes

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“I remember when I used to be able to buy cattle for 70 cents, and I’ve only been doing this for 10 years. There is so much optimism, there is so much room to make a profit in this business.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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We’re kicking off Season 7 with a big-picture look at the cattle industry, the opportunities ahead, and a recap of what’s been happening behind the scenes at KRose Company and Cattleman U.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Updates on ranch camps - from Canada to youth-focused camps
Behind-the-scenes lessons from running yearlings in Kalispell
How teaching through webinars is fueling Karoline’s inner teacher
Planning the first-ever Cattleman U International Tour—starting in Australia
Why this cattle market is full of optimism and opportunity
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Graze it Right or Pay the Price with Tim Schnakenberg

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“The main enterprise is raising beef - every day that you have a cow grazing, versus harvesting feed for her, you’re saving money and they’re getting better nutrition.” Tim Schnakenberg
In this episode, we dig into the real cost of poor grazing—from depleted pastures and lost forage to higher feed bills. If you’re running cattle, you’re managing grass. Learn how to let your land guide your decisions and get practical tips to grow more grass, graze more days, and spend less on feed.
 
In this episode we cover: 
Matching forage species to soil and environment
What your grass species say about pasture condition
Avoiding overgrazing and promoting regrowth
What rotational grazing does for you
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