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Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno [episode 47]

  • ranchrightllc
  • May 27
  • 2 min read

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Host John Haskell welcomes back Logan Pribbeno to the Ranchonomics podcast to dive into the complexities of market timing strategies for cow herd management and the significant impact drought has on stocking decisions. They also discuss the challenges and lessons learned from missed market cycles, as well as practical approaches to surviving multi-year droughts, including the use of irrigated corn stalks for drought resilience. Additionally, they explore the logistics and economics of heifer development programs, strategic use of bull-to-cow ratios, and the essential benefits of adjusting stocking rates as needed based on varying factors.


In this episode, Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno, we cover: 

  • Risks of long-term cattle market timing

  • Impact of drought on herd management and profitability

  • Heifer development strategies and breed-up practices

  • Capital and cost challenges in herd management


Meet Logan Pribbeno:

Logan Pribbeno is the fifth generation at Wineglass Ranch in Southwest Nebraska. For the past twelve years, he has been back at the ranch and in business with his father and wife. They run a team of about seven full time employees and recently sold roughly half of their cows in 2025.

  

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More about the Ranchonomics podcast:  

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. 

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