How Gabe Wight Increased Profitability by Running Fewer Cows | 224

What happens when a cattle producer intentionally reduces herd size instead of expanding? In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Gabe Wight from Northwest Arkansas shares how downsizing from several hundred cows to around forty changed his grazing management, profitability, stress level, and overall quality of life. Cal and Gabe discuss: Rotational grazing lessons Recovering from overgrazing Stockpiling forage Water placement and paddock design Fertility and chicken litter Marketing calves through value-added programs Cattle genetics and replacement strategies Profitability versus comparison farming Using AI and continuous learning in agriculture Gabe also shares practical insights from years of experience balancing off-farm work with cattle production while focusing on stewardship and sustainable profitability. Find Out More Herd Advisor | https://herdadvisor.com/r/grazinggrass Subscribe for more conversations about regenerative grazing, livestock, and grass-based farming.