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The Rural Dispatch

Behrens & Co
Livestock Transportation
Trucking Industry
Trucking
Rural Business
Rural Communities
Cattle Feeding
Family Business
Entrepreneurship
Iowa
Agriculture
Livestock Management
Rural Entrepreneurship
Livestock Hauling
Independent Trucking
Beef Hub
Veal Calves
Iowa Agriculture
Parenting
EPA Deregulation
Simple Pack Plant Closure

Welcome to The Rural Dispatch, the podcast that delivers honest conversations from the fields, the highways, and the home front.

I'm your host, Aly Behrens - headquartered in rural Iowa, I help run a trucking company that specializes in hauling livestock nationwide.

I was born and raised in small-town-Iowa and I’m passionate about rural communities and the people who help them thrive. Since becom... more

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This week on The Rural Dispatch, Smoke and Aly talk all things beef, trucking, and life lately. 

Tune in to hear what's been keeping us busy, the rumors we've been hearing, and plent... more

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Family farms are the backbone of rural America, but the reality isn't always what it seems from the outside. In this episode, Brian Reisinger unpacks what's really happening across Am... more

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In this milestone 50th episode of The Rural Dispatch, Smoke and Aly sit down for a real time conversation about what's happening across cattle country right now. From baby calves to f... more

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In this episode, JR Joy shares about the setbacks, lessons, and resilience it takes to keep going when you get knocked down. We talk about overcoming adversity, finding purpose after ... more

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Mike Naig
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
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Adam Steen
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Episode: Leadership, Failure & Faith with Adam Steen
Mark Toms
Returning guest, longtime trucking industry figure
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Luke Quandt
Owner of Quandt's Coatings, based in Carroll, Iowa
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Episode: From Farm Kid to Full-Time Entrepreneur Building a Custom Business
Austin Blair
Farmer, cattle and hog operations, Lake City, Iowa
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Episode: Using What You Know to Grow: How an Iowa Farm Family Built a Diversified Ag Business
Mady Blair
Co-manager in the family farming operation, cattle and beef marketing
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Episode: Using What You Know to Grow: How an Iowa Farm Family Built a Diversified Ag Business
Oaklee Trapp
Co-founder of Smarter Cattle; works with Producers Livestock Association
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Adam Prokash
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Episode: Veal Calves, Market Pivots & Amish Barns — Lessons for Livestock Producers

Host

Aly Behrens
Host of The Rural Dispatch; leads conversations on rural trucking, livestock, and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • One of, if not my favorite podcasts!

    The candid, yet at times brutally honest conversations are what I love about this podcast! From the old timers to the up and comers the mix of people they have on are great! Although I have only dabbled in hauling livestock here and there this show makes me want to get back into it (😬) and although my career in EMS is a world apart from it I feel like there is an odd connection. Keep up the great work, love the show, and I hope to maybe run into Smoke and Allie someday on the road!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djhaag24
    United States7 months ago
  • Favorite podcast

    This hits so close to home. Growing up in the 70s/80s on a ranch in SE Kansas. You did what you had to do to get the job done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rambo 5001
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast and entertainment

    Great for listening while you’re out trucking

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnm381
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love

    So I really enjoy this podcast. With having the love for agriculture, this is really intriguing to me. I have always loved cattle and would like to graze my own pasture cattle. This podcast is answering some of my questions I have about marketing cattle. I grew up on a large row crop farm in central Missouri. With some pasture fed cattle when I was younger. So being able to learn more about the industry and what all it takes to move cattle is really neat. Thank you for sharing your podcast with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meganne1115
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Rural Dispatch

    Great down to earth stories from the hard working world !! New episodes on Wednesday is the best part of my day 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparky 1966
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The show resonates with those in rural communities who want practical guidance on trucking, cattle, and family business.
Fans value the relatable storytelling and the sense of camaraderie among rural professionals.
Listeners appreciate the candid, down-to-earth conversations and the mix of expert guests with real-world road stories.

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Talking Points

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Record Keeping that Pays: How Better Data Leads to Smarter Decisions for Today's Cattle Producer
Q: What makes Smarter Cattle different from other software, and how does it help with succession planning and family ranch transitions?
It combines production data with financials in one app, supports multiple logins for family members, provides year-over-year comparisons, and helps justify investing in technology by showing tangible improvements in efficiency and profitability, which is especially valuable when passing the operation to the next generation.
Record Keeping that Pays: How Better Data Leads to Smarter Decisions for Today's Cattle Producer
Q: Give us an overview of what Smarter Cattle does and how it works.
Smarter Cattle is a web-based management system that tracks the entire production cycle and adds KPI analytics, including cost per head, death rates, and weaning data. It also includes a finance module with a warehouse to manage inputs and a dashboard that allows exporting data to spreadsheets for analysis.
From Life on the Ranch to Life on the Road with Olivia Harms
Q: What's your gig?
Olivia explains that she plays traditional country music, identifies with a Western background, and travels to perform for audiences while continuing to write and record.
Turning Iowa Farmland into Grass & Building a Seed Business from Scratch with James & Megan Holz
Q: Would you say that if somebody wanted to get into livestock, ultimately feeding cattle, would hogs be a good place to start?
Megan suggests that hogs are cheaper and come with less risk, making them a suitable option for beginners in livestock farming.
Small Steps, Big Impact: Josh Snyder on Nutrition, Movement & Community
Q: How important is it to start doing some of these things now versus later once we're already having issues with our bodies?
It's essential to start early to avoid complications as we age.

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What is The Rural Dispatch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, industry-focused show centered on rural trucking, livestock, and entrepreneurship, hosted by a Midwest business owner who runs a family operation. Episodes mix behind-the-scenes dispatching, family dynamics, and interviews with farmers, truckers, and industry experts to unpack pricing, regulatory challenges, and the mental load of running a rural business. Listeners get practical tips, real-world anecdotes, and a sense of camaraderie among rural professionals, with a weekly cadence that keeps the community informed and inspired. A standout trait is the blend of hard-won wisdom, humor, and a clear emphasis on sustainable, family-run operations in a demanding sector.

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1. JR Joy
2. Mike Naig
3. Adam Steen
4. Mark Toms
5. Luke Quandt
6. Austin Blair
7. Mady Blair
8. Oaklee Trapp

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