{"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":"107. Don’t Step Over Dollars to Pick up Pennies: Time, Focus & Opportunity Cost with Amos Troester","slug":"107-don-t-step-over-dollars-to-pick-up-pennies-time-focus-opportunity-cost-with-amos-troester","published_at":"2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812/107-don-t-step-over-dollars-to-pick-up-pennies-time-focus-opportunity-cost-with-amos-troester","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812","url":"https://ranchrightllc.com/post/dont-step-over-dollars-to-pick-up-pennies-time-focus-opportunity-cost-with-amos-troester-ep-107","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6b4a8beb-79fb-4725-b944-cd876d33545c.mp3","summary":"In Part 2 of John Haskell's conversation with Amos Troester (listen to Part 1 here ), the focus shifts from forage systems to business thinking. Amos explains why many producers miss profitable opportunities by focusing on minimizing expenses rather than maximizing returns. Through real-world examples, he shares how integrating livestock with cover crops and annual forages can generate additional revenue, increase carrying capacity, and improve profitability, all while making better use of the same acres. The conversation also explores the mindset required to adopt new systems, from starting small and learning through experience to viewing biomass as a marketable crop. Amos discusses the economic and agronomic benefits of integrating grazing into cropping systems, including improved weed suppression, erosion control, soil health, and overall resilience. The episode is a reminder that the biggest opportunities often come from thinking differently about the resources you already have. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why producers should focus on return, not just cost, when evaluating new opportunities How grazing annual forages can increase carrying capacity and improve profitability Why biomass should be viewed as a valuable crop, not just a byproduct The importance of starting small when adopting new grazing and cropping systems How cover crops can reduce herbicide costs while improving soil health and erosion control Practical strategies for managing mud, compaction, and grazing intensity Why staying open to new ideas can unlock opportunities that transform your business Connect with Amos: Follow on Facebook Check out his website Send an email at TBarACattle@gmail.com Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on You…","meta_description":"In Part 2 of John Haskell's conversation with Amos Troester (listen to Part 1 here ), the focus shifts from forage systems to business thinking. 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