Getting Started In The Cow Business When Markets Are High [episode 41]
- ranchrightllc
- Apr 15
- 3 min read

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Host John Haskell welcomes Wally Olson and Kim Barker to the Ranchonomics podcast to talk about the current market dynamics and the opportunities it presents. They discuss how to take advantage of the current high market conditions, as well as the effects of depreciation and deflation in the cattle market, and how to profit from favorable market situations. Additionally, they explore the advantages of having a younger cow herd and the value of trading high-priced cattle to reduce the risk of potential losses.
In this episode, Getting Started In The Cow Business When Markets Are High, we cover:
Relative value and high market prices
Cattle investment strategies
The importance of understanding market relationships over absolute prices
Managing risk and turnover in cattle business
Meet Wally Olson:
Wally Olson is a firm believer in helping place an old head on young shoulders. Wally teaches cattle marketing schools and loves to help young people get started in ranching. For more information about Wally and to hear his story of ranching and learning visit his website www.olsonranchllc.com
Meet Kim Barker:
Kim Barker is a seasoned rancher based in Woods County, Oklahoma, near Waynoka. His operation includes cow-calf, sheep, and direct market beef, lamb, and chicken. Kim has been practicing cell grazing since 1990 and is currently in the process of transitioning the management of the ranch to his daughters. Kim continues to play a key role in his agricultural community, currently serving as the chair of the Oklahoma Grazing Land Coalition.
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