Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 2

Burke Teichert joined me to continue our conversation on the characteristics of successful ranch managers. We talk about Burke’s journey into regenerative management as well as some specific production practices that made the difference on the ranches he has managed.

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Burke’s List:

• What are the major determinants of financial success?

  • Enterprise mix and choices

  • Overheads

  • Stocking rate

    • Cow size and milk production

    • Grazing and pasture management

    • Fed feed vs. grazed feed

  • Calving Season

    • Herd fertility

    • Wise input use for optimum production

  • Marketing

• What key ratios drive profitability?

  • Reduce overheads

  • Increase turnover

  • Market well

  • Then improve three key ratios:

    • Acres per cow

    • Cows per FTE

    • Fed feed vs. grazed feed

Previous Conversation:
Ep. 299 Burke Teichert – Characteristics of Successful Ranch Managers pt. 1 – May 12th, 2023