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Ranch Stewards Podcast

Ranchers Stewardship Alliance

A podcast dedicated to the stewardship and conservation of grasslands, diverse ecological landscapes, and the salt-of-the-earth individuals who devote their lives to this endeavor.

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44:05

Insuring the Rancher: Preventative Care that Pays Off

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2025/10/24

In this personal and heartfelt episode, host Haylie Shipp shares how a major health crisis in her family in 2024 changed the way she views wellness on the ranch. Ranchers plan for drought, markets, and succession, but rarely for themselves. Preventative healthcare is another kind of ranch insurance. It protects the most important asset on any operation: the people who keep it running. Haylie visits with Dr. Kevin Ross of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, a critical access hospital serving nor...

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49:56

Gut Check: How Soil Health Shapes Human Health

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2025/09/18

In this episode, Haylie Shipp sits down with eco-nutritionist Sara Keough and rancher Craig French to explore the surprising ways soil health and human health are connected. Sara shares what it means to look at people as ecosystems. Craig tells the story of meeting Sara at the Soil Health Symposium and the big changes he has seen since working with her, including weight loss, better sleep, and more energy. Together they talk about practical shifts in food choices and the parallels between soi...

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54:23

Vermicast: Worm Power for Ranch Soil Health

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2025/08/22

Today’s episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast takes us underground, as we bring you a replay from our 2025 Rural Resilience webinar series all about vermicast. Vermicast is a soil additive produced by earthworms that can improve soil biology, boost plant health, and strengthen ranching systems. You will hear from: Kendall Morgan, Land Health Specialist with Winnett ACESAdele Stenson, rancher and Western Sustainability Exchange staff memberConni French, RSA President and Phillips County ranche...

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49:58

Mistakes, Math, and Management of Winter Grazing

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2025/07/17

Winter grazing might sound like a risky gamble, but for Montana ranchers Cooper Hibbard and Leo Barthelmess, it’s a key part of building a more resilient—and affordable—grazing system. In this episode, we dig into how they manage livestock in the cold months, monitor forage quality and cow condition, and adjust plans in real time. From financial realities to grazing mistakes, they share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what they’re still learning. Plus: If you’re listening before August 21, 20...

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61:50

The Work Behind the Words: What Does RSA Actually Do?

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2025/06/19

We’ve said why the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance exists. But what do we actually do? In this season-opening episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, host Haylie Shipp sits down with RSA Executive Director Angel DeVries, Conservation Director Martin Townsend, and Board President Conni French to break down the mission of this rancher-led nonprofit—and the real-world impact it’s having across the Northern Great Plains. We’re talking about: The millions (yes, millions) in conservation investments R...

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51:10

Beyond the Books: Educating the Next Generation of...

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2025/05/15

In this episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, we explore how one program is shaping the next generation of ranch managers and land stewards. The Dan Scott Ranch Management Program at Montana State University blends academic instruction with hands-on, on-the-ground internships—providing students with a well-rounded, real-world education in ranching systems. You’ll hear from Dr. Rachel Frost, who leads the program; Montana rancher and mentor Billy Whitehurst; and student intern Major Harms. To...

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26:35

Add a Chapter (and Income) to Your Ranch Life

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2025/04/25

In this episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, host Haylie Shipp sits down with longtime ag journalist, rancher, and now multi-time author Rachel Gabel. You may know Rachel from her work with The Fence Post Magazine or Western Ag Network—but today, we’re exploring a different side of her story: her journey into the world of book writing. It all started with a moment close to home—her daughter’s hesitance to head off to kindergarten. That spark led to Rachel’s first children’s book, and she ha...

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50:59

Live, Local, and Loving Ag: Beyond the Weather, a...

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2025/04/02

In this third and final bonus episode from National Ag Week on KLTZ Glasgow’s Live Under the Big Sky, we sit down with Jillien Streit, the new director of the Montana Department of Agriculture, to discuss her background, priorities for the department, and thoughts on agricultural trade. She also introduces the Beyond the Weather mental health campaign, a crucial initiative aimed at supporting the well-being of those in agriculture. The conversation continues with Shayna Chupein, a Licensed Cl...

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50:44

Live, Local, and Loving Ag: Straight from the Goat...

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2025/04/01

In this second bonus episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, recorded during National Ag Week on KLTZ Glasgow’s Live Under the Big Sky, we’re talking ranching, resilience, and diversification with Phillips County, Montana, rancher Carmen Salveson. As part of a multi-generational ranching family, Carmen has incorporated goats into their operation as a way to diversify income, make use of underutilized spaces, and bring the next generation into the business. She shares how adding goats has been ...

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49:01

Live, Local, and Loving Ag: Collaborative Showcase of...

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2025/03/31

In this special bonus episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, we’re bringing you a conversation straight from the airwaves of Live Under the Big Sky on KLTZ Glasgow as heard during National Ag Week. Join guest co-host Haylie Shipp, RSA Communications Director, alongside show host Stan Ozark, as they dive into an insightful discussion about the Matador Grassbank—a unique collaboration between The Nature Conservancy and local ranchers. Their guests include Caitlyn (Cat) Kelly, Matador Ranch &...

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54:42

Open Migration, Secure Herd: The Art of Wildlife...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Fencing is a fundamental part of ranching, but not all fences are created equal. In this episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, host Haylie Shipp dives into the benefits of wildlife-friendly fencing—also known as modified farm fencing—with RSA Conservation Coordinator Martin Townsend, Phillips County rancher Mark French, and Brett Dorak from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. From a rancher’s perspective, these fences aren’t just about wildlife—they make sense for the operation, too. A highe...

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49:38

An Honest Look at Cow Size

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2025/02/21

Welcome to the Ranch Stewards Podcast! Excited to have you with us for another episode as today we share rancher knowledge on a topic both of our guests are passionate about: What is it, you ask? cow size. We talk a lot within the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance about “finding your community,” and let me tell you what – if you can sit down for an hour with two individuals still want to keep talking more about what cows weigh at the end of it, you know you’ve found yours. Ranchers. ...

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33:43

Lessons in Agriculture Conference Hosting

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Have an agricultural conference in your future? In today's podcast, we chat with two women who have been actively involved in Montana's Next Generation Conference. Started in 2010, this one-day gathering is packed with 36 distinct educational opportunities!Join Host Haylie Shipp, Lacy Roberts of the Farm Service Agency, and Montana Roots Accounting's Britney Temple as they discuss:attracting farmers and ranchers to educational opportunitiescreating a layout that works for presenters and parti...

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51:48

A Coffee Chat with "Missoula's Rancher"

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/12/11

Have you ever sat down to tackle something and thought, “Well, I don’t know what this is gonna be all about, but we’re going to send it just the same”?That was Haylie walking into this week’s podcast recording. Until 6:59 a.m. Tuesday morning, she and Bart Morris had only exchanged a few texts. Then it was, “Admit to Zoom, hit record, and let’s see what magic we can make in the next hour.”Spoiler alert: It went great.We had the incredible Conni French, a Phillips County rancher, to round out ...

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42:03

An Unfiltered Rancher Response to Virtual Fencing

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Moving cattle from your desktop? While it’s not exactly that advanced, virtual fencing is being trialed by two northern Montana ranchers. Hear from Ranchers Stewardship Alliance President Leo Barthelmess and Secretary Tyrel Obrecht as they discuss the technology.In this episode, we discuss virtual fencing:· Costs· Relationship to Grazing Strategies· Opportunities and Challenges· Technical Components· ...

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Rancher Success Story: Water Weary Rancher...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/10/29

A bonus episode from the Ranch Stewards podcast, this "Success Story" features Saco, Montana rancher Paul Williams. For full story, photos, and video content, visit RSA's website or YouTube channel.Water Weary Rancher ResourcefulnessHow community and the internet set one rancher’s capacity to create ablaze.Birds chirp in no-man’s land. A tall red barn, weathered paint but no hint of a lean, stands as the beacon welcoming you into the yard of Paul Williams, military veteran and newly invested ...

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62:41

Recharging Ranchland with Mesic Restoration

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/10/17

Mark Twain coined it: "Water is for fighting, Whiskey is for drinking."While we’re not doing any fighting today, it’s not that kind of podcast, we are echoing the sentiment of importance.In this episode, we’re focusing on mesic restoration. Joining host Haylie Shipp to unpack this topic are two incredible guests who bring hands-on experience and insight to the table: Brian Fox, a rancher from Turner, Montana, and a board member of the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, and Autumn Holzgen, with th...

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46:02

IRS SOS

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/09/20

Tax deadlines and end-of-year planning are looming! Join Haylie Shipp as she chats with Britney Tempel (CPA at Montana Roots Accounting), Angel Devries (CPA and RSA Executive Director), and Michelle Math (rancher and RSA board member).In this episode, we discuss:Difference Between Cash Flow & Taxable IncomeSunsetting Tax RulesAgricultural Tax PlanningEstate TaxEntity SelectionManaging Deferred IncomeHow to Best Utilize Your AccountantBookkeeping Management StrategiesAlso mentioned in this...

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42:21

A Crested Wheatgrass Melodrama

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Vice President Dale Veseth and Conservation Coordinator Martin Townsend talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of crested wheatgrassIn this episode, we discuss:A history of Crested Wheatgrass' Introduction into the Northern Great PlainsSeasonal Benefits of the GrassGrazing Strategies to Complement Existing GrassesNative Grass Varieties in Northern MontanaCrested Wheatgrass MitigationReseeding to Native Grasses with the Help of Organizatio...

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48:46

A Passion for Public Lands Grazing

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2024/07/19

Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Treasurer Vicki Olson and Ellie Brighton of the Montana Public Lands Council talk about the importance of public lands grazing and current hot topics.In this episode, we discuss:Definition of Public LandsBLM and State of Montana Grazing LeasesIntroduction to the Public Lands CouncilThe Importance of Volunteer LeadershipACES - Areas of Critical Environmental ConcernBIDEH - Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental HealthAgricultural L...

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