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The Art of Range Podcast

Tip Hudson
Rangelands
Rangeland Management
Soil Carbon
Soil Health
Water Management
Grazing Management
Ranch Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Biodiversity
Ranching
Carbon Sequestration
Livestock Management
Wildfire Management
Grazing Practices
Cattle Ranching
Carrying Capacity
Land Management
Virtual Fence
Wildlife Management
Agriculture

The Art of Range podcast accomplishes education and conservation through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland ecology and livestock production. Washington State University rangeland and livestock Extension specialist Tip Hudson interviews researchers, ranchers, and resource professionals to bring you extended discussion on topics that are of interest to anyone in rangelands w... more

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Jim Strickland is managing partner at Blackbeard's Ranch in southwest Florida, co-founder of the Florida Conservation Group, and vice chair of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Over a seventy-year care... more

Maryam Niamir-Fuller's career spans decades of work with pastoralist communities from all over the world. She is a special advisor to the Secretariat of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Global Alliance. Maryam shares how her jour... more

In this episode, host Tip Hudson speaks with Doug Poole, a third-generation dryland farmer in Eastern Washington's arid Columbia Basin, about his decade-long effort to reintegrate livestock into a cropping system that had largely abandoned them. Doug... more

Storytelling, direct-to-consumer beef sales, animal behavior, grass taxonomy, beavers, water, and wolves. Glenn Elzinga has tried to tackle it all raising cattle in the Pahsimeroi Valley and nearby mountains of south-central Idaho. Alderspring is a 1... more

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Recent Guests

Maryam Niamir-Fuller
Special advisor to the Secretary of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Global Alliance
Global Alliance for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
Episode: IYRP March: Maryam Niamir-Fuller on Economic Services of Global Rangelands
Doug Poole
Farmer in Eastern Washington who integrates cropping and livestock at a commercial scale
Farmer, Double P Ranch
Episode: AoR 180: Doug Poole on Integrating Grazing into Cropping Systems for Rangeland & Soil Health
Glenn Elzinga
Owner, Alderspring Ranch
Alderspring Ranch
Episode: AoR 179: Glenn Elzinga, Alderspring Ranch - Grassfed Beef in Wild, Open Spaces
Flavie Audoin
Extension Livestock and Range Specialist
University of Arizona
Episode: AoR 178: Flavie Audoin on Animal Geolocation and Virtual Fence Technologies
Mark Moritz
Anthropologist at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: IYRP February: Mark Moritz on Pastoralist Mobility, Land & Water Security
Betsey Boughton
Head of the agroecology program and director of science at Archbold Biological Station
Archbold Biological Station
Episode: AoR 177: Betsey Boughton on Ranch-Relevant Ecological Research at Archbold Biological Station
Igshaan Samuels
Range scientist with the Agricultural Research Council in South Africa and Global Co-Chair for the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Episode: IYRP January: What are rangelands? Who are pastoralists? Why do they matter? - Igshaan Samuels
Liesa Priddy
Rancher in Southwestern Florida, notable for winning the Environmental Stewardship Award.
Episode: AoR 174: Florida Panthers and Tough Cattle, with Rancher Liesa Priddy
Mike Adams
Proprietor of Adams Ranch, cattle rancher in Florida
Adams Ranch
Episode: AoR 173: Mike Adams on Florida cattle history and Adams Ranch Brafords

Host

Tip Hudson
Host of The Art of Range, Range and livestock specialist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Great Resource

    I am a new owner of rangelands in Washington State and find this podcast amazingly instructive and insightful. It’s also entertaining while out on a walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose_FCR
    United States2 years ago
  • Great source of science-based info

    Rangelands are so important to many people and forms of biodiversity around the world. This podcast is entertaining and science-based. Highly recommended for ranchers, managers, researchers, students and others interested in these landscapes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.Wilmer
    United States4 years ago
  • Best I’ve found for range

    Excellent production and variety of topics within range

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jwspiess
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I’m so happy I found this! As an undergrad student in range sciences, this is an awesome resource to supplement the reading and lectures from my courses. I love that it refreshes some background information that I’ve learned in the past, while also including interesting new ideas and research from experts in this field. Please keep them coming, this podcast is greatly appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdjhlk
    United States6 years ago
  • Thank you

    I really appreciate you creating this podcast. As a land manager, the information sharing here is extreme valuable. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rexeasley
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the show as a practical, science-based resource for rangeland management and biodiversity.
The show is valued for its depth on range science and applicability for ranchers, students, and researchers.
Guests and topics are described as informative, with strong production quality and diverse perspectives.

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AoR 180: Doug Poole on Integrating Grazing into Cropping Systems for Rangeland & Soil Health
Q: What happened to the soil and why? What role do livestock play in turning it around?
Doug describes historical degradation from overgrazing and aggressive tillage, then explains how integrating grazing with crops and using diverse rotations helps rebuild soil structure, biology, and health, with a focus on cover crops and reduced chemical inputs.
AoR 178: Flavie Audoin on Animal Geolocation and Virtual Fence Technologies
Q: What are the considerations around data ownership when livestock are on public lands, and who controls access to the data collected by these devices?
Ownership typically lies with the rancher who owns the collars; base station data access can be controlled by agencies if they provided the infrastructure. Ranchers should ensure collar ownership to retain data rights and grant access to others through the app as they see fit.
AoR 178: Flavie Audoin on Animal Geolocation and Virtual Fence Technologies
Q: What are the main types of devices and communication methods currently used for geolocation versus virtual fencing, and how do they differ in terms of cost and practicality on a ranch?
Geolocation can be GPS ear tags using cell service or satellite, with separate base stations needed in low-cell areas; virtual fencing combines GPS-enabled collars with base stations or towers to actively influence movement. Satellite options tend to be pricier and lower in real-time data, while cell-based systems are cheaper where coverage exists, and base stations can increase cost and infrastructure requirements.
AoR 178: Flavie Audoin on Animal Geolocation and Virtual Fence Technologies
Q: Can you describe the basic structure of how geolocation technologies and virtual fencing work together, and how you would train cattle to respond to a virtual boundary?
Geolocation tech provides the location data and alerts, while virtual fencing adds a behavioral cue system. Training uses a Pavlovian approach: an auditory cue paired with an aversive electrical cue teaches cattle to avoid the boundary, and over time they associate the sound with potential discomfort and steer away from the boundary.
IYRP February: Mark Moritz on Pastoralist Mobility, Land & Water Security
Q: What lessons can governments learn from the policy work on securing land rights for pastoralists?
Governments should protect mobility by recognizing rights to move across seasonal grazing areas, protect access to grazing resources, and acknowledge that secure use rights can be more important for livelihoods than private ownership; policy briefs and comparative laws across continents provide actionable templates.

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The program centers on rangeland management, conservation, and the socio-ecological dynamics surrounding grazing lands. Episodes frequently feature ranchers, extension specialists, researchers, and conservationists who discuss practical grazing strategies, biodiversity, wildlife coexistence, cattle genetics, regenerative practices, and land management policy. A standout is the consistent emphasis on real-world applications, collaboration between scientists and practitioners, and emerging technologies that aid sustainable rangeland stewardship. Listeners are likely professionals in agriculture, land management, and environmental science who value science-based insights, hands-on experience, and policy-relevant discussions.

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Recent guests on The Art of Range Podcast include:

1. Maryam Niamir-Fuller
2. Doug Poole
3. Glenn Elzinga
4. Flavie Audoin
5. Mark Moritz
6. Betsey Boughton
7. Igshaan Samuels
8. Liesa Priddy

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