Risk Management Ideas for Ranchers
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye talks with Dr. Josh Maples about price risk management strategies for cattle producers. Dr. Maples discusses the importance of understanding risk tolerance and the various tools available to manage price risk, such as futures and options, and livestock risk protection (LRP). The conversation emphasizes the need for cattle producers to plan proactively rather than reactively. Topics include the financial and mental aspects of risk management, the role of diversification, and common mistakes producers make. Dr. Maples also shares useful resources for further information.
Links & Resources
Learn more about Ranching.com at https://bit.ly/3LMAizU
Sign up for the Profit Foundations for Ranchers here: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/profit-foundations-for-ranchers
Learn more about the Ranch Channel here: https://bit.ly/ranchchannel
Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/
00:44 Meet Dr. Josh Maples
02:26 Importance of Risk Management
04:58 Financial Considerations for Risk Management
07:50 Price Risk Management Tools
15:46 Common Mistakes and Best Practices
18:47 Final Thoughts and Resources
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In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye talks with Dr. Josh Maples about price risk management strategies for cattle producers. Dr. Maples discusses the importance of understanding risk tolerance and the various tools available to manage price risk, such as futures and options, and livestock risk protection (LRP). The conversation emphasizes the need for cattle producers to plan proactively rather than reactively. Topics include the financial and mental aspects of risk management, the role of diversification, and common mistakes producers make. Dr. Maples also shares useful resources for further information. Links & Resources Learn more about Ranching.com at https://bit.ly/3LMAizU Sign up for the Profit Foundations for Ranchers here: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/profit-foundations-for-ranchers Learn more about the Ranch Channel here: https://bit.ly/ranchchannel Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ 00:44 Meet Dr. Josh Maples 02:26 Importance of Risk Management 04:58 Financial Considerations for Risk Management 07:50 Price Risk Management Tools 15:46 Common Mistakes and Best Practices 18:47 Final Thoughts and Resources