118. Cover Crops, Cattle & Goats: How Greg Christiansen Stacks Enterprises on Every Acre

What happens when you stop thinking of your acres as having just one job? In this episode, John Haskell talks with Greg Christiansen about how he has built a farming system that combines cash crops, cover crops, and livestock grazing across more than 2,000 acres. Greg shares how he got started with cover crops, why he continues to plant them on nearly every acre he can, and how grazing those crops adds another layer of value to the operation.The conversation gets into the economics and practical management behind Greg's approach, including planting soybeans into standing cereal rye, using triticale for grazing, reducing fertilizer and weed control costs, and improving soil moisture and water infiltration. Greg also explains why managing the livestock to take advantage of the forage can be more challenging than growing it, and how treating the soil well ultimately supports the profitability of the whole operation.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!In this episode, we cover:How Greg integrated cover crops into a farming operation that also includes soybeans, wheat, and cornWhy he uses cereal rye and triticale, and how grazing adds economic value to cover cropsHow planting soybeans into standing cereal rye can help with moisture retention, weed control, and soil healthWhy Greg has been able to reduce fertilizer and weed control costs as his soil and cropping system have changedHow soil biology can make existing nutrients more available to growing cropsThe challenge of having enough livestock at the right time to capture the value of forageWhy treating the soil well and maintaining profitability can go hand in handConnect with Greg:Follow on YoutubeCheck out his websiteEmail him at greglchristiansen@gmail.comConnect with Ranch Right:Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars hereResources & Links:Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLCMentioned in this episode:We work with producers on cash flow, risk management, and long-term financial strategy so the business stays resilient—no matter the market. If you want to see whether that’s the right fit for your operation, click below to book a free call.Book a free discovery callKnow your numbers and win. Ranch Right is here to help with all of your financial needs. Click below to book a discovery call today.Book a free discovery call