The Cattle Business Weekly
For cattlemen, by cattlemen is this podcast bringing you the latest in cattle industry headlines straight from the news desk of The Cattle Business Weekly in South Dakota. It's a dose of what's happening in markets, on the ranch and in Washington, D.C. It's news about everything that impacts a cattle operation's bottomline (aka profit). Listen to us in the feed truck, on the way to a cattle sale or on the porch with a beer! We promise you won't go away without having learned something.
The Cattle Business Weekly
Diversifying the Ranch: Adding Buffalo to S.D. Cattle Operation
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On most days, Drew Anderson moves between two herds that require very different mindsets. In one pasture, black Angus cows ease toward the pickup, calm and predictable. In another, a herd of buffalo stands broad and alert, their steady gaze a reminder that not all livestock respond the same way. “We weren’t looking to run buffalo, but when the opportunity came up, it felt like something we couldn’t pass up,” Anderson says. “It’s been a learning experience, but it’s also exciting to add a new piece to the operation.” Anderson and his wife, Kayla, operate a black Angus cow/calf herd...