Dr. Allen Williams on the Connection Between Epigenetics and Profitability (WCP 458)

Dr. Allen Williams on the Connection Between Epigenetics and Profitability (WCP 458)

Author: Clay Conry September 23, 2025 Duration: 59:45

If we can develop animals that don't depend on inputs we can drive profitability. To do this we need to pay attention to more than just genetics. We need to also allow epigenetics to play a role in that selection process. Dr. Allen Williams was a university professor focused on genetics. His perspective has changed radically since those days. We discuss his understanding of what it takes to use the lever of epigenetics to our advantage.

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Guest's Previous Episodes:

Ep. 430 - Dr. Allen Williams - Keys to Successful Grass-Finishing

Ep. 404 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies

Ep. 402 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle

Ep. 380 Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A

Ep. 369 Dr. Stephan Van Vliet and Dr. Allen Williams – Growing Nutrient Dense Food

Ep. 361 Gabe Brown and Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture

Ep. 305 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Matching Management to Context

Ep. 290 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship

Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America

Ep. 148 Dr. Allen Williams – Grazing for Soil Health


Clay Conry hosts Working Cows-Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health, a conversation grounded in the daily realities of running a ranch as a business. This isn't just theory; it's a practical dialogue for those whose livelihoods are tied to the land. Each episode delves into the interconnected management of four critical assets: the Land, the Animals, the Money, and the People. The goal is straightforward yet profound-to explore how regenerative practices can simultaneously heal the soil and improve the bottom line. You’ll hear from experienced ranchers and other leaders who share tangible strategies for better stockmanship, financial decision-making, and leadership on and off the range. The underlying purpose of the podcast is to glorify God by creating this essential platform for knowledge exchange. Listeners tuning in will find honest discussions about increasing operational effectiveness, ensuring that the stewardship of their resources leads to greater resilience and profitability. It’s for anyone ready to move beyond conventional thinking and discover how a regenerative approach impacts every facet of a ranching operation, from earthworms to economics.
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