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The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast: Organized Herd Records: A New Year’s Resolution Ranchers Should Consider

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Organized Herd Records: A New Year’s Resolution Ranchers Should Consider

January 12, 2026 |  Written By Shaye Koester


New year’s resolutions might feel cliché, but that doesn’t mean ranchers should overlook them.

“The New Year is a really fun time… it’s a good time to reflect on what happened in the previous year, celebrate wins, look at what didn’t go as intended, and ask: knowing what I know today, how would I have done that differently?” says Terrell Miller, founder and CEO of CattleMax.

Why take the time to reflect and reset? Ultimately it comes down to profitability and establishing direction, because ranching is a complex business.

Miller says, “Profitability is critical—because managing a ranch profitably is what ensures future generations can continue the operation. Ranching isn’t a hobby or just a job; it’s a way of life that transcends generations.” .... 






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