Running Yearlings: A Firsthand Look at Risk and Reward
Thu Nov 13 2025
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“It was a job, that’s how I viewed it. My summer gig was running yearlings, and I hope we lease more places up here.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan
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Every rancher has a season that pushes them to grow. For Karoline, it was this one — stepping into securing leased land and running yearlings on her own for the first time, learning more than she expected along the way.
From locking down a lease in less than 30 days to fencing miles of country and managing cattle through a Montana summer, Karoline shares what it really takes to make a yearling lease work. She talks through the numbers and the surprises — all with the kind of honesty and humor that make every story worth hearing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How she sourced grants and loans to make it happen
Pros and cons of the property — from great forage to poor fences and sinkholes
The benefits of running spayed heifers and the logistics that come with it
Real talk on costs: fencing, health, trucking, and feed supplements
Dealing with death loss and day-to-day cattle health management
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Listen on Your Favorite Platform Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts “It was a job, that’s how I viewed it. My summer gig was running yearlings, and I hope we lease more places up here.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan Enjoying the show? Want to Get Ahead in Ranching? Sign up for our Weekly Email to get: Industry insights and early access to event discounts Ranch-ready tools delivered straight to your inbox Join here → Weekly Email On Today’s Episode Every rancher has a season that pushes them to grow. For Karoline, it was this one — stepping into securing leased land and running yearlings on her own for the first time, learning more than she expected along the way. From locking down a lease in less than 30 days to fencing miles of country and managing cattle through a Montana summer, Karoline shares what it really takes to make a yearling lease work. She talks through the numbers and the surprises — all with the kind of honesty and humor that make every story worth hearing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How she sourced grants and loans to make it happen Pros and cons of the property — from great forage to poor fences and sinkholes The benefits of running spayed heifers and the logistics that come with it Real talk on costs: fencing, health, trucking, and feed supplements Dealing with death loss and day-to-day cattle health management Support the Show Enjoying the show? Please rate, review, and follow on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us to continue ranching in the next generation. Resources & Links Explore the Ag Loans and Grants Available →FSA - Department of Ag Cattleman U Webinar Collections→ on-demand ranching education for just $9.99 Explore Agriculture Around the World → with Cattleman U International Tours Empower Your Ranching Journey → at the Business Weekend Retreat View and Subscribe to → our Video Podcast Channel Follow on Instagram: @cattlemanu| @krosecompany| @rose.karoline Follow on Facebook: Cattleman U | KRose Company More Episodes Like This Browse more episodes and resources at CattlemanULive.com. Disclaimer: Cattleman U assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this episode content. These conversations reflect the personal experiences of our guests and are provided on an “as is” basis without guarantees of completeness or accuracy.