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 Lands
• BLM and State of Montana Grazing Leases
• Introduction to the Public Lands Council
• The Importance of Volunteer Leadership
• ACES - Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
• BIDEH - Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health
• Agricultural Lobbying

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 habitat
• Traditional bird species in the Northern Great Plains
• Threats and opportunities to bird populations
• Sage grouse politics...without getting political
• Your "Birding Starter Kit"
• Challenges presented by certain species

From Kelsey Molloy, our "resident bird expert," here's a list of suggested reading material:

https://www.3billionbirds.org/

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/montana/?vu=r.v_montana.local.na.mt

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/montana/stories-in-montana/montana-candidate-conservation-agreements-with-assurances/#:~:text=With%20Candidate%20Conservation%20Agreements%20with,habitat%20of%20certain%20designated%20wildlife.

https://www.larkwire.com/

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 world of farm/ranch/business transition during this podcast.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 toxins
• Cattle salt
• Cattle Mineral
• Apple cider vinegar supplementation
• Cattle temperament
• Reproductive health
• Cattle selection
• Improving ranch profitability

A huge "thank you" to KMMR Mustang Radio in Malta, MT for airing this podcast live on their airwaves!

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 history
• Ranching strategies
• Grazing strategies
• Creating a grassbank
• Drought Management
• Commingling large herds of cattle
• Wildlife friendly fencing
• Antelope and mule dear behaviors
• Partnering with unlikely partners

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 supplements
• Feeding strategies
• Purchasing open cows
• A nationally declining calf crop percentage
• Drought's impact on breeding rates

Links mentioned in the show:

Rural Resilience Webinar Series/CattleFax Webinar
Subscribing to the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance YouTube Channel

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

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 to Enlightenment and Stewardship." While it can be found most places books are sold (http://tinyurl.com/bdf43s5s), Bob encourages anyone interested in the book to purchase from small, independent bookstores when possible.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.