93 Years in the Cattle Business: Wisdom from a Lifelong Cattleman

Send us a text or leave a voicemail - we’d love to hear from you!In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Rich Pudenz—a cattle feeder now in his 90s—who shares what it was like growing up in rural America during the Great Depression, feeding cattle alongside his brothers, and watching the livestock industry evolve over the past century.From early mornings in the feedlot to navigating tough market years, Rich reflects on what went well, what didn’t, and how much has changed in both agriculture and life. His stories are full of perspective that only time can offer.Whether you’ve been in ag your whole life or you’re just curious about the roots of rural business, this conversation is one you won’t forget.What You’ll Hear:Growing up in the 1930s and ‘40s in rural AmericaHow Rich and his brothers got into cattle feedingLessons from decades of running cattle What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in livestock productionHis advice to young people entering ag todayKeep track of your income, expenses, invoicing and payments all in one place, even when you're on the road. Right now, get 50% off QuickBooks Online for 3 months through our link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/affiliates Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up.➤ Download the Beef Hub App | Google PlaySupport the showBEHRENS & CO | Join Our Email List — BEHRENS & COFacebook | Instagram | TikTokSubscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices!