Episode
Screwworms, Staffing & Strategy: What Actually Works on the Ranch | Ep. 10
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- Running on Grass
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- Jun 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3841
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Summary
The podcast episode celebrates reaching the milestone of ten episodes and discusses employee engagement, the new world screw worm threat, ranch management, and the characteristics of great employees. It also explores tools and equipment for ranch operations, the ranch crew and operations, and the dynamics of hiring and retaining employees, including gender dynamics in ranch employment. The conversation covers a range of topics including the art of interviewing, employee management, the cost of turnover, standard operating procedures, fencing challenges, water sources and management, the cattle market, heifer retention, cost structure differences between plains and mountains, and the usage of ATVs vs. horses in operations. Takeaways Employee engagement and retention are crucial for the success of a ranch operation. The New World Screw Worm Threat poses a significant risk to cattle producers, requiring proactive management and preparedness. Effective interviewing is a skill developed through experience and practice. Employee management and flexibility are crucial for employee satisfaction and retention. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Milestone Celebration 07:05 Ranch Management and Employee Recruitment 19:08 Ranch Crew and Operations 26:30 Hiring and Retaining Employees 32:15 The Art of Interviewing 38:11 The Cost of Turnover 46:34 Fencing Challenges: Plains vs. Mountains 55:52 Cattle Market and Heifer Retention 01:02:02 ATVs vs. Horses: Operations and Usage