{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"Tom & Mick: Risk, Timing and Opportunity in the Cattle Market with Jeremy Cummins","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1497,"description":"The Tom & Mick Show is back, and so is repeat guest Jeremy Cummins.\n\nTwo years after first joining the show, Jeremy returns to share how his cattle feeding business has grown from around 4,000 head on feed to more than 22,000 across multiple locations.\n\nThe conversation also dives into the current cattle market, seasonal conditions, feedlot demand and how Jeremy is positioning his business as the industry navigates another changing cycle.\n\nIn this episode:\nGrowing the business\nWhat's changed since Jeremy's first appearance on the show\nRebuilding and expanding the Mirambee Feedlot\nGrowing from 4,000 to more than 22,000 head on feed\nBuilding a team and bringing experienced people into the business\nThe role mentors and advisors continue to play\n\nFeedlot strategy\nWhy Jeremy operates across multiple feedlot locations\nDiversifying supply, customers and seasonal risk\nHow different feeding programs fit different markets\nWhy flexibility is becoming a competitive advantage\n\nReading today's cattle market\nJeremy's outlook on current cattle prices\nThe impact of seasonal conditions across Australia\nWhy supply and demand still drive his decision making\nHow international markets influence, but don't dictate, his business\n\nManaging risk\nWhy Jeremy focuses on margins instead of trying to predict the market\nMatching purchases to forward sales\nLessons learned from previous market corrections\nWhy understanding your costs matters more than guessing where prices are heading\n\nGrowth mindset\nWhy Jeremy never planned to grow as quickly as he has\nBacking opportunities when they make sense\nScaling a business without chasing growth for growth's sake\nHis philosophy: know your numbers, back yourself and don't be afraid to do more\n\nLooking ahead\nJeremy's thoughts on the future of feedlotting\nThe potential of covered feedlots\nWhy Wagyu isn't part of his current strategy\nWhat the next decade could look like for the business\n\nKey takeaways\nBusiness growth often comes from recognising opportunities...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}