{"podcast":{"title":"Ranchonomics","slug":"ranchonomics-6962812","podcast_index_feed_id":6962812,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ranchonomics/","website_url":"https://www.ranchrightllc.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5da89de3-81b1-4551-aab7-2c17faeea3cd/eP3mcYDCAe3FWDSVxl0jpXAf.jpg","author":"John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC","episode_count":116,"summary":"Welcome to Ranchonomics! Where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business. This podcast is brought to you by Ranch Right LLC, and together we will look at essential strategies, mindsets, and processes needed to take command of your financials and master the business metrics that make all the difference. If you are ready to start winning at ranching, then you are in the right spot. With each episode of Ranchonomics, you will hear inspiring success stories, gain simple yet powerful financial literacy tips, and listen to insightful interviews with industry experts and real-life practitioners. Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, we believe that managing a ranch shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork or missing out on valuable opportunities. Our mission is to help you see the link between your daily ranching operations and your financials that allow you to go from chaos to clarity and achieve your goals. Join us as we explore the intersection of ranching and finance, helping you understand your numbers and make informed decisions that propel your business forward. Subscribe now and start your path to a more profitable…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:09.570341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812"},"episode":{"title":"105. From Row Crops to Forage Crops: A New Way to Think About Your Acres with Amos Troester","slug":"105-from-row-crops-to-forage-crops-a-new-way-to-think-about-your-acres-with-amos-troester","published_at":"2026-07-07T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812/105-from-row-crops-to-forage-crops-a-new-way-to-think-about-your-acres-with-amos-troester","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812","url":"https://ranchrightllc.com/post/from-row-crops-to-forage-crops-a-new-way-to-think-about-your-acres-with-amos-troester-episode-105","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ee78252-4589-49ea-bae2-095e6887aeae.mp3","summary":"Many producers think of cover crops as an added expense, but what if they could become a profitable enterprise? In part one of a two-part conversation, John Haskell sits down with Amos Troester to explore how integrating livestock with cover crops and annual forages can unlock new revenue streams while improving soil health and reducing input costs. Amos shares how his first-generation farming operation has evolved from a conventional row-crop system into a diversified business centered on cattle, cover crops, seed production, and custom planting services. The conversation explores row crops to forage crops, the economics of grazing annuals, and why biomass production may be a more useful metric for evaluating land than bushels alone. Amos also explains how reducing fertilizer use, extending the grazing season, and viewing farmland through a livestock lens can create new opportunities for both crop and cattle producers. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How integrating livestock can increase the value of row crop acres The difference between cover crops and forage crops Why biomass production may matter more than crop yield alone How annual forages can reduce fertilizer and feed costs The economics of grazing cover crops and small grain systems Why diversified enterprises create greater resilience in challenging commodity markets Connect with Amos: Check out his website Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the website Check out all of our past webinars here Resources & Links: Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode: Join us online, ask questions, an…","meta_description":"Many producers think of cover crops as an added expense, but what if they could become a profitable enterprise? 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