Episodes
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff outline exciting opportunities with new funding from BLM.This podcast is a shorter version of what was heard on KLTZ Glasgow's "Live Under the Big Sky" talk show. CLICK HERE to listen to the full interview.Want more information on Restoration Landscapes? Visit the BLM's website.The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life...
Published 06/20/24
Published 06/20/24
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance member Sheila Walsh and Kelsey Molloy of The Nature Conservancy talk birding in the Northern Great Plains.In this episode, we discuss:The relationship of responsible ranching and good bird habitatTraditional bird species in the Northern Great PlainsThreats and opportunities to bird populationsSage grouse politics...without getting politicalYour "Birding Starter Kit"Challenges presented by certain speciesFrom Kelsey Molloy, our "resident bird ...
Published 05/16/24
She's called the "Dr. Phil" of agriculture and boy do Haylie Shipp and Ranchers Stewardship Alliance board member Conni French feel better after talking to her! Jolene Brown is an award-winning speaker, farmer, and author. She'll be bringing her energy to Malta, MT on Saturday, May 11 to present "The Positives of Passing It On" to our audience. Registration is now open: https://ranchstewards.org/events/the-positives-of-passing-it-on/ Ahead of the event, Jolene shares her insight into the...
Published 04/18/24
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance board member Brian Fox and Steve Campbell of Tailor Made Cattle talk about the impact of toxins and minerals on cattle health alongside Steve's infamous "Red Solo Cup" cow demonstration. In this episode, we discuss: Countering environmental toxinsCattle saltCattle MineralApple cider vinegar supplementationCattle temperamentReproductive healthCattle selectionImproving ranch profitabilityA huge "thank you" to KMMR Mustang Radio in Malta, MT...
Published 03/21/24
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Vice President Dale Veseth and Brian Martin of The Nature Conservancy talk about the history, acquisition, and management practices of the Matador Ranch and Grassbank in Phillips County, Montana. In this episode, we discuss: Montana ranch historyRanching strategiesGrazing strategiesCreating a grassbankDrought ManagementCommingling large herds of cattleWildlife friendly fencingAntelope and mule dear behaviorsPartnering with unlikely...
Published 02/16/24
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance board member Tyrel Obrecht and Dr. Megan Van Emon, Montana State University Beef Cattle Specialist, talk about cattle nutrition needs amidst brutal temps. In this episode, we discuss: Choosing supplementsFeeding strategiesPurchasing open cowsA nationally declining calf crop percentageDrought's impact on breeding ratesLinks mentioned in the show: Rural Resilience Webinar Series/CattleFax Webinar Subscribing to the Ranchers Stewardship...
Published 01/18/24
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance President Leo Barthelmess and Bob Budd, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, talk about history and hope in the ranching industry. In this episode, we discuss homesteading stories still attached to the land, challenges in the livestock industry, ranch transitions, and the need to tear off segregating labels in the push towards a positive future. We also discuss Bob's book, "Otters Dance: A Rancher's Journey...
Published 12/21/23
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance board member Rick Caquelin and North Dakota rancher Jerry Doan start a conversation about conserving intact grassland and end up in a discussion of the big picture of the U.S. cattle industry. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of cattle grazing, carbon sequestration, multi-generational ranching, collaborative conservation, regenerative agriculture, and the challenges facing the American rancher. The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA)...
Published 11/23/23
Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Conservation Coordinator Martin Townsend and Phillips County, Montana rancher Lesley Robinson dig into what it takes to have good landowner/hunter relations.  In this episode, we discuss best practices, stewarding good relationships between hunters and private landowners, wildlife friendly fencing, cows as conservationists, and Haylie's love for jerky.  The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization,...
Published 10/19/23
Join Haylie Shipp as RSA Board Member Connie French and Dr. Hayes Goosey, Montana State University, take a deep dive into the world of dung beetles. The entertaining bugs are complementary to cattle grazing systems, breaking down manure and allowing for elevated forage growth as well as healthy bird populations. Book Recommendation: Cow patty critters: An introduction to the ecology, biology and identification of insects in cattle dung on Canadian pastures The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance...
Published 09/21/23
The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come. Join Haylie Shipp as RSA President Leo Barthelmess and Vice President Dale Veseth outline the beginnings, growth, and...
Published 06/28/23