47. Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno

27/05/2025 21 min Episodio 47
47. Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno

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Host John Haskell welcomes back Logan Pribbeno to the Ranchonomics podcast to dive into the complexities of market timing strategies for cow herd management and the significant impact drought has on stocking decisions. They also discuss the challenges and lessons learned from missed market cycles, as well as practical approaches to surviving multi-year droughts, including the use of irrigated corn stalks for drought resilience. Additionally, they explore the logistics and economics of heifer development programs, strategic use of bull-to-cow ratios, and the essential benefits of adjusting stocking rates as needed based on varying factors.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover:Risks of long-term cattle market timingImpact of drought on herd management and profitabilityHeifer development strategies and breed-up practicesCapital and cost challenges in herd managementConnect with Logan:Check out his websiteFollow on Instagram @nebraskeroConnect with Ranch Right:Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the website Resources & Links:Episode 46. Cow Marketing Strategies with Logan PribbenoBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode:His Cavvy Foundation was established as a way to help families and individuals in the ranching community with serious medical issues. Click below to learn more, apply for assistance, or nominate a family in need.His Cavvy Foundation