With Memorial Day family gatherings fresh on the mind, the question begs to be asked: What’s the plan for the future of the family farm?

Though the upcoming Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide will include information on how to start the conversation, we couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to talk to an expert on the topic in advance.  

 On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest, Ron Hanson of the University of Nebraska, regarding how to discuss succession planning with loved ones so that everyone with a stake in your family operation is on the same page moving forward. 

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You may have heard the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." 

Whether through genetics, management or vaccination, preventing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) concerns in your herd should be at the top of most producer’s to-do lists.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel at CattleCon 2024 where she sat down with our guests, veterinarians D.L. Step of Boeringer Ingelheim and Dave Sjeklocha with Merck, to discuss their top tips for managing your herd and feeder calves to prevent disease issues. 

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Developing cattle in a feedlot environment is something that many have down to a science. Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin we try to bring awareness to new products hitting the market that could add value for our producers.

On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guests, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant from Furst-McNess, about their recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.

We thank Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health for their support of this episode.

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From land prices, to input costs and more, there are several barriers to young producers who are either stepping into a new role within a family operation or attempting to enter the cattle business for the first time. 

What they may not realize, is that there is an advocate for the livestock marketing industry providing a voice on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues in an effort to support producers as a whole. 

On today’s episode, you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest, Mark Barnett, about:  

• The Livestock Marketing Association 
• The LMA's mission
• How the LMA’s efforts help ensure that no matter where a producer is located, they have can sell their livestock for a fair market value
• And more!

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could predict the future? Think about it! Having cattle market data ahead of time could help any producer make more informed decisions when it comes to marketing their livestock. And that insight might not be as futuristic as you think!

On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest Senior Animal Protein Economist Dave Weaber with Terrain Ag to discuss: 

• Market issues looking forward 3-4 years
• Competing meats
• Consumer demand
• And more!

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Proper nutrition to support the development and continued health of breeding females can typically be found at the top of every producer’s list of concerns. But what if adding a supplement to your existing ration could potentially boost fertility and performance? 

Today’s host, Shauna Hermel, sat down with Elanco’s Frank White at CattleCon 2024 to discuss: 

• Rumensin and its applications
• The potential effect of ionophores on heifer maturity and cyclicity 
• How proper nutrition affects the overall productivity of your cow herd
• And more!

We thank Westway Feed for their support of this episode.

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The importance of conserving and stewarding natural resources is one thing that everyone can agree on. But where do we even begin?

Whether it’s planting grass to decrease erosion, cross fencing to better manage grazing or creating wildlife habitat to encourage species diversity, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has programs and educational outlets that can help.

On today’s episode you’ll hear more from our guest, Charles Kneuper, and host Lynsey McAnally on: 

• The history of NRCS
• Conservation Technical Assistance
• The EQIP and CSP programs
• How to get started
• What to expect
• And more!

To find you local NRCS Service Center, please visit www.nrcs.usda.gov.  

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Delivering a quality product is something Angus producers are familiar with, but what opportunities and challenges are available as we move forward in the current cattle cycle? 
 
Today’s host, Miranda Reiman, sat down with Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra to discuss: 

• Current market trends
• What producers might expect in the coming year
• Dykstra's recent Angus University market presentation
• And more!

We thank Westway Feed for their support of this episode.

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Farmers and ranchers gathered together at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City recently to attend Commercial Cattlemen’s Day. As part of the event, Angus University hosted a panel focused on balancing the consumer and the cow. 
 
Today’s host, Radio Oklahoma Network's Ron Hayes, sat down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow who can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in. 

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One challenge facing many producers is finding a large animal vet in their area. With fewer vet students choosing to pursue large animal medicine, bovine-focused veterinarians are becoming a hot commodity.  
 
 Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Imogene Hemeyer, associate veterinarian with a general veterinary clinic in Monroe City, Mo.; Kirby Latimer, a second-year vet student at the University of Missouri; and Paige Isensee, a fourth-year student at the University of Missouri to discuss bovine veterinary medicine, the challenges facing veterinarians, technology in the industry and why developing a relationship with your bovine practitioner is so important. 

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