How Dung Beetles Help Make Use of Cow Poop (WCP 442)

How Dung Beetles Help Make Use of Cow Poop (WCP 442)

Author: Clay Conry June 23, 2025 Duration: 59:54

Cow poop is an ecosystem unto itself. There are many insects and other organisms living in a dung pat that can help us to make use of the nutrients excreted out of the back end of a cow. Dr. Ryan Schmid shares with me what he has seen work well as far as taking advantage of the helpful insects and mitigating the impact of those that can become pests if the system gets out of balance.

Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Understanding Ag!

Head over to UnderstandingAg.com to book your consultation today!

Sponsor:

Ranch Right

SD Grassland Coalition Grazing School

Relevant Links:

Ecdysis.bio

Cow Patty Critter w/ Dr. Kevin Floate on Wednesday Night Networking


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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
Podcast Episodes
How Farmers and Ranchers Fix Water Quality Issues (WCP 436) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:23
We are facing water quality and quantity issues across a broad swath of the agricultural landscape. This impacts not only our rural communities, but also those in cities and towns downstream from our operations. Brian Do…
How Dalton Darnell Learned to Deal with Psoriatic Arthritis (WCP 435) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:02
In this world we will have trouble. We will experience pain, suffering, loss, and difficulty. How do we do that well? What role does faith play in helping us to successfully navigate these challenges. Dalton Darnell of 3…
From NFL Data and Analytics to Profitable Maternal Cowherd (WCP 433) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:03
Tyson Langland started his career with a data and analytics firm that worked with NFL football teams. When he decided to come back to the family farm and take over the cowherd, he brought that expertise with him. He achi…
How Matt Stone Found His Ideal Customer (WCP 431) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:07
Your ideal customer is looking for what you are selling when you are selling it. They are willing to pay more because you have what they are demanding when the supply is lowest. Knowing your ideal customer isn’t just for…
The First Step to Managing What Matters (WCP 429) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
If we aren’t measuring what matters we can’t manage it. First, we need to decide what we are trying to accomplish and then start measuring the data that correlates to that goal so that we can make good decisions for prof…