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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It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of, “Well, that’s how we’ve always done it.” Fortunately, change and innovation run aplenty in the cattle business.

In November, the 2023 Angus Convention’s educational program highlighted innovations in the beef cattle industry and gave producers a chance to talk about challenges and opportunities they see in the future.

Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with panelists Travis Mitchell of Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and Mitchell Farms; Lydia Yon, Yon Family Farms; and panel moderator Troy Marshall, American Angus Association, to learn more about how users of Angus genetics can capitalize on added premiums. 

They discuss: 

• How commercial producers can effectively market their own cattle
• Value of available verification programs through the Association and IMI Global
• Why seedstock producers and buyers of Angus genetics sharing data can be mutually beneficial 
• And more! 

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Regardless of where you fall within beef production, your experiences and opinions are incredibly valuable to understanding the pulse of our industry. 
 
 Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Clay Zwilling, president of Angus Media, to discuss why hearing from producers is so important to our mission and the project our team designed to do just that: the brand-new Industry Insights survey. 

They discuss: 

• How hearing from cattle industry members helps determine the pulse of the beef business
• What key points rose to the top of the survey
• How Angus Media plans to use the data to benefit the industry as a whole
• And more! 

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Did you know that developing replacement females to be long-lasting contributors to your herd begins well before weaning? 
 
Today’s host Shauna Hermel visited with Lee Jones of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss successful heifer development strategies and why considering protocols well in advance of weaning is advantageous for cattlemen, whether purchasing or developing their own replacements.

They discuss: 

• The building blocks of heifer development 
• What is fetal programming
• How careful development of heifers can have far-reaching results
• And more! 

If you'd like to contact Lee Jones directly with a question, you can contact him at [email protected].

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Regardless of where you fall within the beef industry, one of the many things we can agree on is our mutual goal of providing a quality product to consumers. 
 
 Today’s host Miranda Reiman sat down with Glen Dolezal of Cargill Protein to discuss pressure points within the beef industry, what consumers are looking for and how the demands of consumers reflect on the beef industry as a whole.

They discuss: 

• Beef industry history and current markets
• How beef producers are continually improving fed cattle
• What consumers are prioritizing when making buying decisions 
• And more! 

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• What exactly BRD is
• What effects BRD can have on calves at home and in feedyards
• How to detect BRD in groups of cattle
• Prevention and treatment options for BRD
• and more! 

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History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This quote from Mark Twain reminds us to look back at our past while focusing on our future. 

Miranda Reiman sat down with industry consultant Nevil Speer to discuss improvements in quality, how far beef markets have come and how modern consumers are choosing to spend their money.

They discuss:

• The beef industry's focus on product improvement 
• Opportunities for producers to capture premiums for their cattle
• The importance of telling our story to younger consumers
• and more! 

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