Behind the Brand | Padlock Ranch Updates

Behind the Brand - 12 - Heifer Development with Clayton Bedke

Getting heifers ready for their first breeding season is more involved than you might think! Sit down with Kaily and Clayton as they discuss Padlock's heifer development strategy and the role that nutrition plays in getting young heifers ready to join the cow herd. 

Behind the Brand - 11 - Our Drought Plan

In this episode, Trey shares a drought update. The ranch is currently in moderate to severe drought, so he is starting to take strategic steps to prepare to protect the rangeland during the drought while taking care of cattle and setting Padlock up for profitability this year and for years to come. 

Behind the Brand - 10 - Calving on the Gross Redman with Logan Naylor

In our 10th episode of Behind the Brand, Kaily Patterson-Coonis sits down with Logan Naylor, unit manager for the Gross Redmond unit at Padlock Ranch. Logan has been with Padlock for five years and manages one of the ranch’s most unique operations, a large group of first-calf heifers bred to Wagyu bulls, alongside the oldest cows on the ranch. With calving season underway, Logan walks us through what a day in the life really looks like: from early morning checks to pulling a backwards calf, managing pasture rotations with young calves, and why everything you do now matters months down the road.

Behind the Brand - 09 - Marketing Strategy and Shipping Season

Join us for episode 09 of the Behind the Brand Podcast! Trey shares his marketing strategy to set protect profitability when selling calves, and how the Padlock adds value to cows that are leaving the herd. 

Behind the Brand - 08 - How Pregnancy Testing Sets Padlock Up For Success

Join us as for episode eight of Behind the Brand Podcast as Trey dives into why we pregnancy test our cows and how it sets the ranch up for success in the future. 

Behind the Brand - 07 - Prioritizing Cattle Health During Weaning

Join us for Episode 7 of the Behind the Brand Podcast, where Trey discusses how we prioritize taking care of our calves during weaning. 

Behind the Brand - 06 - Improving the Land Through Grazing Managment

In this episode of Behind the Brand Podcast, Trey Patterson dives into grazing management—sharing three core principles: matching stocking rate to carrying capacity, managing timing and duration of grazing, and leaving proper residue. Learn how these practices support profitability, rangeland health, and long-term sustainability at Padlock Ranch.

Behind the Brand - 05 - State of the Beef Industry

In this episode of Behind the Brand Podcast, Trey talks about the state of the beef industry. From U.S. cattle inventories at their lowest since the 1950s to halted imports from Mexico and tariffs on Brazilian beef, we explore what’s driving supply and demand. We also discuss record prices, shifting leverage to producers, consumer demand for high-quality beef, and how ranches can prepare for the next market cycle.

Behind the Brand 04 - What AI Means in Ranching

This podcast episode delves into Padlock's breeding program, focusing on breeding practices, particularly the use of artificial insemination and the importance of genetics in cattle breeding. The discussion highlights the management of heifers, the challenges of calving, and the significance of expected progeny differences in ensuring the health and productivity of the herd. 
 

Behind the Brand - 03 - Insights from Ranching Legend Burke Teichert

Join Trey Patterson as he sits down with Burke Teichert, a long-standing mentor and former board member of Padlock Ranch. In this episode, Burke shares his journey from growing up on a family ranch in Wyoming to managing large ranches and becoming a respected consultant in the industry. Discover his unique perspectives on ranch management, leadership, and the importance of lifelong learning