This is Huntin’ Land, the podcast for landowners and land hunters. If you like to stay up to date on hunting tactics, land management, land values, and land market dynamics, this is the podcast for you. This week on Huntin’ Land Butch and Joe interview: Wes and Laura Madden of 9 Line Farms to discuss starting their farm in Florida after falling in love with wagyu beef brought by friends from Oregon. They explain the importance of genetics, water quality, forage and low stress in raising their fullblood wagyu cattle. The Maddens discuss challenges selling directly to consumers and restaurants. They provide advice for those interested in wagyu farming and recommend farms committed to regenerative agriculture. Wes and Laura also take questions from Joe and Butch on ranching practices, marketing strategies and the future of their waygu cattle farm.
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As a landowner, it is important to know what your land is worth. You may find yourself asking the questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.
Each week, on the Huntin’ Land Podcast, we will bring in various experts to help provide answers to the important questions landowners have.
A Landowner’s Experience With Wagyu Cattle
- Where did the name come from?
- What sparked their interest in raising Wagyu cattle?
- Why Wagyu and what sets Wagyu apart from other cattle breeds?
- What were some initial challenges you faced with starting to raise Wagyu?
- What resources did you find helpful when starting out?
What does a typical day look like on the farm with Wagyu cattle?
- How do you manage the health and well-being of your herd?
- What specific care requirements do Wagyu cattle have compared to other breeds?
Approach to breeding and genetics to maintain or improve the quality of a Wagyu herd
- What factors do you consider when selecting breeding stock?
- How do you ensure the best possible marbling and meat quality in their Wagyu beef?
- How much is nature and how much is nurture?
Some of the biggest challenges faced in raising Wagyu cattle
- What are the most rewarding aspects of working with Wagyu?
- Navigating the market for selling Wagyu beef
- The future of Wagyu farming and the industry heading
- Personal goals and aspirations for your Wagyu operation
- Memorable or unexpected experiences
- Advice for newcomers interested in entering the Wagyu market
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Tune in each week as we bring in various experts to help provide answers to important land owner questions like, “how much is my land worth today,” “how much is my land worth per acre,” “how much is timberland worth,” “what is my farmland market worth,” “how much is agricultural land worth,” and other such questions. Many factors go in to determining the value of land and seeking out the wisdom of experts is a great place to find the answers to your questions.
