{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Will No-Fence Collars Save You Money? (Ep. 359)","description":"What does it actually cost to run No Fence virtual fencing on a real cattle farming operation \u2014 and can you finance it without losing compound interest? Idaho rancher Tyson Coles has run the system for 4 full seasons and shares the real numbers. \ud83d\udc49 Follow Mary Jo Here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MaryJoIrmen?sub_confirmation=1  \ud83d\udc49 Get the book: https:\/\/www.farmingwithoutthebank.com\/book  In this episode, Mary Jo sits down with rancher Tyson Coles to break down exactly how No Fence GPS cattle collars work, what they cost, and how they've transformed his operation. Tyson shares the actual dollars saved on labor, fuel, and equipment \u2014 plus a jaw-dropping story of moving an entire herd through an irrigation canal solo, a job that used to take 6 people and 4 hours. Mary Jo also walks through how she finances technology purchases using the Infinite Banking Concept \u2014 keeping uninterrupted compound interest working inside a whole life policy while still putting new equipment to work on the ranch. In this episode: - How No Fence GPS collars work (without shocking your cattle) - Real ROI: labor savings, fuel costs, and heavier calves at weaning - Battery life, solar charging & reliability in rough terrain - The "reduced movement" health alert that saved a calf's life - Using Infinite Banking to finance ag tech without breaking your cash flow \ud83d\udcb0 Get 10% off No Fence collars: https:\/\/www.nofence.com  \u2b50Use code TysonGraze10 at checkout. (This code is case sensitive.) Follow Tyson on social Media: Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tysonandstefanie.coles Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/colesfamilyfarm  Chapters 0:00 The $12,500 Return on Collars 0:48 Meet Tyson Coles: 4 Seasons with No Fence 2:17 No Fence Collar Pricing Breakdown 7:00 First Test: Grazing Cover Crops in October 9:39 How to Train Cattle with Virtual Fencing 11:46 Battery Life, Solar Charging & Replacements 15:19 Cost Breakdowns 20:08 Collar Durability & Lifespan 21:07 How Easy Is the App? (Even for Kids) 24:10 Managing Multiple Pastures & Locations 29:06 HerdNet Bluetooth: Sub-Minute Updates 30:32 Feeding Cows Remotely from 9 Hours Away 34:12 Health Alerts: Reduced Movement Detection 36:13 When to Collar Calves 38:00 Rotational Grazing Under Center Pivots 44:33 Collar Fitment & How to Find Lost Collars 47:21 Using Virtual Fencing for Sorting 48:30 Full ROI Breakdown 50:13 Grazing Standing Corn Instead of Ensiling 51:50 Weaning Weights Jump 100+ Pounds 56:40 Moving an Entire Herd Through a Canal \u2014 Solo 1:00:17 Any Downsides? Honest Assessment 1:02:33 Grants Available: EQIP & State Programs 1:04:58 Data Privacy: Is Your Herd Info Reported? 1:06:07 Discount Code & How to Reach Tyson 1:08:41 Financing Collars with Infinite Banking ","author_name":"Farming Without the Bank Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.farmingwithoutthebank.com\/","html":"