This week we wrap up our two-part countdown of the Top Shows of 2025, highlighting the four conversations that stood out above the rest. These episodes focused on the fundamentals that shape real-world decisions on the ranch — from reexamining the true cost and scale of making hay, to revisiting key cattle market questions and what actually played out over the year. We also revisit a rare, multi-part discussion that challenged long-held beliefs about land, livestock, and stewardship, along with a practical framework for buying and selling cattle in a high-priced market. Together, these shows reflect the kind of thinking that helps producers stay disciplined and forward-looking in an uncertain industry. Links to Show: #4: Ep 226: Ten Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay #3: Ep 232: Revisiting the Four Big Cattle Market Questions w Dr. Kenny Burdine #2: Ep 201: Allan Savory – Part 1: Why Cows MUST be part of the Solution Ep 202: Allan Savory – Part 2: Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, & Holistic Management Ep 203: Allan Savory – Part 3: Pearls of Wisdom #1: Ep 197: What Should You Be Selling and Buying in this Market w/ Wally Olson #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Allflex #Neogen #IngentyBeef #TankToad #LongRangeDewormer #WorkingRanchRadio #BeefCattle #CowCalf #CattleManagement #Cattlemen #BeefProduction #RanchProfitability #RanchEconomics #CattleHealth #Ranchers #AgPodcast #RuralAmerica
