In this episode of the AgWeek Podcast, host Al Winmill sits down with Stephanie Teskey, Strategic Partnerships Manager at AgriWebb and a sixth-generation rancher from Camp Verde, Arizona.

Steph bridges the gap between traditional ranching heritage and modern agtech, sharing how moving away from the pocket notebook to digital record-keeping removes emotional bias, helps identify underperforming "freeloader" cattle, and boosts ranch profitability.

In this episode, we cover:

• Life & Culinary Arts: Steph's balancing act between managing cattle in the Arizona heat and baking elaborate wedding cakes—including her own homemade lavender, thyme, rosemary, and honey-buttercream cake.
• The Transition to Digital: Why offline functionality is critical for rural producers without reliable internet (and how Starlink fits into the mix).
• Data-Driven Decisions: Using herd metrics to uncover calving interval issues, evaluate bull selection, and make smarter culling decisions.
• Industry "Hot Takes" & Advocacy: Why relying solely on intuition is a liability for succession planning, bridging the communication gap around corporate sustainability, and using public interest in food supply chains to tell the rancher's story.
• Support & Financial Incentives: How programs like the Legacy Landscapes Program and Ranching for the Future provide subsidized access to technology and technical assistance for operations across Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, and Texas.
• Data Ownership: Why AgriWebb ensures producers retain 100% ownership and control of their operational metrics.
• Real-World ROI: A Wyoming case study detailing how one producer achieved a 42% improvement in relative weaning percentage and a 75-pound increase in steer weaning weights.

Show Notes & Links

Guest: Stephanie Teskey (Strategic Partnerships Manager at AgriWebb)

Featured Resource: Visit AgriWebb.com (remember: two B's!) to schedule a custom demo or start a free trial.

Local Brewery Shoutout: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.

Programs Mentioned: Legacy Landscapes Program & Ranching for the Future initiative.