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Ruminating with RealAg is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Amber Bell that focuses on all things bovine. We’re here to chew the cud on everything from the latest in cattle genetics, to how to keep your herd happy with rotational grazing, to winter feeding techniques and everything in between.

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Episodes 44

The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44
2d ago · 50:48
More protein might sound like cheap insurance heading into winter, but there comes a point when that extra scoop is doing more for the feed bill than the cow. Host Amber Bell is joined by Eric Bailey, state beef extension specialist and associate professor of animal science with MU Extension, to dig into how protein... Read More
Water system design, infrastructure costs, and winter systems | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 43
1mo ago · 41:33
Host Amber Bell chews on the latest in beef production as she sits down with Sean McGrath of Round Rock Ranching to discuss designing, building, and adapting reliable watering setups for grazing cattle. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, McGrath breaks down how to manage cattle water requirements and work with effective rainfall dynamics... Read More
Why grazing clubs still matter in a digital world | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 42
2mo ago · 49:25
While information about grazing management is readily available online, producers still benefit from getting together to learn from neighbours facing the same conditions and challenges. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by Tatyana Pavlovets, executive director of the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA), and rancher Jim Bauer,... Read More
Early turnout, late consequences — Jim Gerrish on spring grazing | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 41
3mo ago · 46:32
The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence; this old adage seems to be more true in the spring than at any other time of the year. Just because it's green, though, doesn't necessarily mean that it's ready for cows. So what do we do when feed supplies are getting tight,... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency
4mo ago · 40:21
Time is a constant pressure point on cow-calf operations, but where it actually goes — and how well it’s understood — is often less clear. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Brenda Schoepp, mentor and industry veteran, and Kathy Larson, agricultural economist with the University of Saskatchewan join host Amber Bell, to unpack how... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 39: Ranch economics, record-keeping, and real-world decisions
5mo ago · 40:42
Profitability in the cattle business often hinges on understanding the real cost of production, something that can be difficult to pin down when labour, land, and opportunity costs aren’t always clearly accounted for. For many producers, taking a closer look at the numbers behind everyday decisions can reveal insights that influence everything from heifer retention... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 38: Setting the stage for healthy calves and high weaning weights
6mo ago · 43:26
In the demanding world of beef production, success during the calving season is often determined by management decisions made long before the first calf hits the ground. Dr. Lacey Fowler, a beef technical services veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health, understands this timeline well. Drawing on her years in mixed animal practice and her work with... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 37: From definitions to dirt — a practical look at regenerative ag
7mo ago · 1:00:03
Regenerative agriculture is one of those terms that can spark a debate faster than a coffee-row chat about tillage, but on this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Joel Williams of Integrated Soils to keep things grounded. Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator who works with farmers around... Read More
Ruminating With RealAg, Ep 36: Matching winter feeding systems to cattle, land, and budgets
8mo ago · 52:03
Winter feeding is one of the largest and most complex management decisions cow-calf producers face each year, touching everything from cost of production to cattle performance and land stewardship. On this episode of Ruminating With RealAg, host Amber Bell is joined by University of Saskatchewan researchers Kathy Larson and Dr. Bart Lardner to dig into... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 35: An adoption curve for record keeping, health, and welfare
9mo ago · 45:23
For cow-calf producers, keeping herds efficient and profitable often comes down to adopting practical management practices that make sense on the ground. Whether it’s testing feed, improving records, or using pain control at branding, small changes can have a big impact. To better understand how these practices are being used, the Beef Cattle Research Council... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 34: Learning to lead and listen — from a ranch hand's perspective
10mo ago · 49:17
Clear, calm communication can make all the difference on a ranch, something Etienne Poulin has learned first-hand from working as a ranch hand across Australia and Canada. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Poulin to talk about what communication looks like from the employee’s side, and how it... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 33: Restoring riparian areas one hoof (and dam) at a time
11mo ago · 49:32
Riparian areas, those green, ribbon-like zones along streams and rivers, are some of the most productive and ecologically important parts of the landscape. But when it comes to grazing livestock, they’re also among the most fragile. How do producers balance water, forage, and habitat without sacrificing one for the other? This episode of Ruminating with... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 32: Custom feeding as the next herd management move
11mo ago · 51:04
Winter feeding options can be complex, there are many layers that go into decisions on feed source, supplements, fencing, watering and so much more. Now to throw another layer into the mix, what about custom feeding? While custom feeding cattle at a feedlot might seem like a fairly straight-forward process, there are a lot of... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 31: Are fall cover crops worth it before the snow flys?
12mo ago · 52:42
When the nights turn crisp and the drill is parked, is it still worth chasing green? This Ruminating with RealAg episode tackles the late-fall question: what to do when it feels “too late” to seed cover crops, and whether a few leaves before snowfall can still pay back in soil health or livestock feed. Host... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful tools or expensive toys?
1y ago · 52:07
Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour in the beer gardens, or exploring booths filled with the latest gadgets, there’s usually something new to take home — sometimes a tool, sometimes an idea. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Sean... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 29: Building soil by building biology
1y ago · 55:54
"You're growing soil, that's your crop, and your plants and animals are tools to do that." In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Dr. Kris Nichols, founder and principal scientist of KRIS Systems, joins host Amber Bell to discuss the world beneath our boots. While the two discuss a lot of the finer details of... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 28: What total grazing means for livestock, soil, and profit
1y ago · 38:19
In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, host Amber Bell sits down with Jaime (Jim) Elizondo of Real Wealth Ranching to unpack the principles of “total grazing.” With decades of experience in dairy nutrition, agronomy, and accounting, Elizondo shares his global perspective on livestock productivity, soil regeneration, and adapting grazing systems to work with—not against—nature.... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 27: Avoiding shocks: electric fencing for the real world of ranching
1y ago · 54:55
It's pretty safe to say that the evolution of electric fencing has been a game changer when it comes to giving farmers and ranchers cost-effective, flexible solutions for rotational grazing, riparian protection, and keeping wildlife out of bale yards. While putting up an electric fence sounds like a straightforward process, there are a lot of... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 26: Tracking the return of New World Screwworm
1y ago · 27:03
Anyone who’s worked with livestock knows just how many threats exist—diseases, toxic plants, and parasites can all put animal health at risk. It’s up to ranchers and feedlot operators to do everything they can to protect the animals in their care. One threat that had been nearly forgotten, until recently, is the New World Screwworm,... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 25: Grazing legumes, managing bloat, and the why of mixed farms
1y ago · 37:59
Legumes are often a welcome addition to pastures. They fix nitrogen, improve forage quality with higher protein and digestibility, and can extend the grazing season. Deep-rooted species such as alfalfa also help maintain productivity during dry spells. The balance, of course, is the risk and fear of bloat. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg,... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 24: DDGs and how they can fit into the modern ration
1y ago · 34:35
Producers are usually looking for an economical way to put weight on their animals, usually in the source of high protein supplements. To this end, distillers' grains (DDGs) seem to be an ideal fit. This byproduct of grain based ethanol production is high in crude protein, a moderate source of both fiber and oil, and... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 23: Passing the baton — farm transitions are never just business
1y ago · 50:59
In the next decade, thousands of farms and farm businesses will transition in ownership from one generation to the next. How that hand-off happens is far from simple. Farm transitions involve not just assets and operations, but also families, livelihoods, and legacies. In this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Annessa Good-Hassard of Peak Heritage Consulting... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 22: Getting to the root of out-competing weeds in forage
1y ago · 39:43
Spring is an exciting — and busy — time of year. For some ranchers calving is just coming to a close; for others it may be just starting. There are fences to fix, water systems to install and repair, grazing plans to finalize and cattle to run through the squeeze. Often in the hectic pace... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 21: Lessons in managing dewormer resistance
1y ago · 41:05
There is nothing quite like having the exact right tool at the exact right time to get a job done. Many ranchers out on pasture have experienced the importance of that moment when they are looking for their favourite hammer or nut driver, only to realize that it's missing from the toolbox, lost to the... Read More
Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 20: Handling cows and calves without losing your cool
1y ago · 59:10
There have been many memes created around the adventure that working cattle with family members can hold. Whether that's husband and wife, or kids with their parents, the things said while working cattle are often things that cannot be spoken outside of the corral. This was Dylan Biggs' experience growing up working cattle with his... Read More

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Ruminating with RealAg – RealAgriculture

Episodes 44

The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44

Water system design, infrastructure costs, and winter systems | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 43

Why grazing clubs still matter in a digital world | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 42

Early turnout, late consequences — Jim Gerrish on spring grazing | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 41

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 39: Ranch economics, record-keeping, and real-world decisions

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 38: Setting the stage for healthy calves and high weaning weights

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 37: From definitions to dirt — a practical look at regenerative ag

Ruminating With RealAg, Ep 36: Matching winter feeding systems to cattle, land, and budgets

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 35: An adoption curve for record keeping, health, and welfare

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 34: Learning to lead and listen — from a ranch hand's perspective

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 33: Restoring riparian areas one hoof (and dam) at a time

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 32: Custom feeding as the next herd management move

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 31: Are fall cover crops worth it before the snow flys?

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful tools or expensive toys?

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 29: Building soil by building biology

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 28: What total grazing means for livestock, soil, and profit

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 27: Avoiding shocks: electric fencing for the real world of ranching

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 26: Tracking the return of New World Screwworm

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 25: Grazing legumes, managing bloat, and the why of mixed farms

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 24: DDGs and how they can fit into the modern ration

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 23: Passing the baton — farm transitions are never just business

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 22: Getting to the root of out-competing weeds in forage

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 21: Lessons in managing dewormer resistance

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 20: Handling cows and calves without losing your cool

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Episodes 44

The protein tipping point and knowing when enough is enough | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 44

Water system design, infrastructure costs, and winter systems | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 43

Why grazing clubs still matter in a digital world | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 42

Early turnout, late consequences — Jim Gerrish on spring grazing | Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 41

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 40: Where the time goes and what it means for ranch efficiency

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 39: Ranch economics, record-keeping, and real-world decisions

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 38: Setting the stage for healthy calves and high weaning weights

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 37: From definitions to dirt — a practical look at regenerative ag

Ruminating With RealAg, Ep 36: Matching winter feeding systems to cattle, land, and budgets

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 35: An adoption curve for record keeping, health, and welfare

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 34: Learning to lead and listen — from a ranch hand's perspective

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 33: Restoring riparian areas one hoof (and dam) at a time

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 32: Custom feeding as the next herd management move

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 31: Are fall cover crops worth it before the snow flys?

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful tools or expensive toys?

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 29: Building soil by building biology

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 28: What total grazing means for livestock, soil, and profit

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 27: Avoiding shocks: electric fencing for the real world of ranching

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 26: Tracking the return of New World Screwworm

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 25: Grazing legumes, managing bloat, and the why of mixed farms

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 24: DDGs and how they can fit into the modern ration

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 23: Passing the baton — farm transitions are never just business

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 22: Getting to the root of out-competing weeds in forage

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 21: Lessons in managing dewormer resistance

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 20: Handling cows and calves without losing your cool