Today John is back to share what he heard firsthand after attending a Department of Justice briefing in Washington, D.C., where discussions focused on foreign involvement in the U.S. food supply, packer concentration, and growing concerns around national security.

From whistleblower incentives to the role of independent producers in shaping policy, this conversation highlights why these issues are gaining serious attention and what it could mean for the future of the cattle industry.

Links:

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Key Takeaways:

• DOJ is actively investigating antitrust issues in the cattle industry
• Foreign ownership in the U.S. food supply is a growing national concern
• Packer concentration continues to limit competition and price discovery
• Whistleblower programs could incentivize industry insiders to come forward
• Policy conversations are shifting toward U.S. food security and independence
• Independent producers are starting to have a stronger voice in policy discussions
• Consolidation has long-term impacts on producer leverage and market access
• The outcome of these investigations could shape the future structure of the cattle industry

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + rain and regional updates

03:30 Weekly market recap and feeder cattle trends

07:30 Record fed cattle prices and market strength

10:30 Transition to DOJ briefing discussion

13:00 What the DOJ briefing covered and why it matters

16:30 Foreign ownership and U.S. food supply concerns

20:30 Packers, consolidation, and competition issues

24:30 Whistleblower program and producer risk

28:30 Government role vs producer reality

32:00 Why this is a national security issue

35:00 Independent producers vs industry organizations

38:00 What happens next and industry implications

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Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright once again today to break down this week’s market correction, strong beef demand heading into grilling season, and how outside pressures like oil, gas, and macroeconomics are influencing the market. They discuss how ongoing drought conditions across cattle country are beginning to factor into real decisions, impacting supply, herd management, and what the market could look like in the weeks ahead.

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• Recent market correction brought short-term volatility
• Beef demand remains strong heading into grilling season
• Packers are still short-bought and active in cash trade
• Oil and gas prices are influencing production costs
• Drought conditions continue to pressure cattle country
• Potential liquidation could impact supply in the near term
• The next few weeks will be critical for market direction

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + weather across cattle country

02:30 Recent market correction and price movement

07:30 Cash vs futures and packer behavior

12:30 Beef demand heading into grilling season

16:30 Oil, gas, and macroeconomic pressure

20:30 Drought conditions and supply concerns

24:00 What to watch in the next 15–20 days

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What if the future of agriculture and the future of our veterans could be solved at the same time? Today Lauren had a great conversation with Jeremy Clark, founder of Vets to Cowboys. He shared his journey from military service to first-generation rancher and how that path led to building a program that’s changing lives.

After completely resetting their life, Jeremy and his family jumped into agriculture with no background, learning from the ground up and building a cattle operation in Alabama. Through that experience, they discovered a bigger mission helping other veterans find purpose, healing, and opportunity through agriculture by connecting them with experienced producers and real-world training.

Links:

Vets to Cowboys Website: https://www.bombassbeef.com/vetstocowboysinc

Vets to Cowboys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetstocowboys/

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Key Takeaways:

• Agriculture can provide purpose and healing for veterans
• First-generation producers face steep learning curves
• Mentorship is critical to building new farmers and ranchers
• The U.S. is losing farms and needs new producers
• Veterans are a strong fit for agriculture and ranching
• Mental health benefits of working with livestock are significant
• Community and connection are key to long-term success
• Programs like Vets to Cowboys can help rebuild the industry

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + Jeremy Clark background

03:00 Resetting life and starting in agriculture

07:00 Building a cattle operation from scratch

11:00 The start of Vets to Cowboys

15:00 Agriculture, purpose, and mental health

19:00 Mentorship and building new producers

23:00 The future of Vets to Cowboys

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The beef industry has made major strides in performance but are we sacrificing cow efficiency in the process? Lauren is joined by Travis Mulliniks, beef professor at Oregon State University, to break down how decades of selecting for growth, milk production, and output traits are impacting the cow calf sector.

From larger cows to higher milk production, Travis explains why more isn’t always better and how these changes can increase costs, reduce reproductive performance, and hurt overall system efficiency. They also discuss practical ways to improve efficiency, including better alignment between genetics and environment, grazing management, and simple tools like implants that are often underutilized. With strong markets today, this episode highlights why now is the time to make long-term changes that will matter over the next decade.

Links:

Oregon State - https://anrs.oregonstate.edu/users/travis-mulliniks

Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Mulliniks

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Key Takeaways:

• Increased milk production doesn’t always improve performance
• Larger cows come with higher input costs
• Efficiency gains post-weaning don’t always benefit cow-calf operations
• Reproductive performance can decline with higher milk cows
• Grazing and nutrition management are critical to efficiency
• Genetic selection should match the environment
• Implants are a highly underutilized tool
• Now is the time to make long-term herd changes

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + Travis Mulliniks

02:30 Selecting for milk, size, and output traits

07:00 Weaning weight and efficiency

11:30 Bigger cows, higher inputs, and reproduction issues

15:30 Identifying inefficiencies

19:30 Grazing, nutrition, and managing within your environment

22:30 The most underused tool: Implants

24:30 What needs to change for the next 10–15 years

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Lauren had a great conversation today with Derrell Peel, livestock economist and professor at Oklahoma State University, to break down how global beef markets are shifting and what that means for U.S. cattle producers today.

From record-high cattle prices and historically tight supplies to the reality that the U.S., Mexico, and Canada now operate as a highly interconnected system, this episode takes a deeper look at how trade, borders, and market dynamics are shaping the industry. They discuss the ongoing challenges with the Mexico border closure, how that has impacted feeder cattle supply, and why those disruptions could have longer term effects on the North American beef supply chain.

The conversation also expands to the global stage, where shifting production, growing international demand, and changing trade flows are creating both uncertainty and opportunity for producers moving forward. Derrell shares insight on the current cattle cycle, why herd rebuilding will take time, and how producers should think about risk, volatility, and positioning in today’s market.

Links:

Derrell Peel Oklahoma State - https://experts.okstate.edu/derrell.peel

Beef Magazine - https://www.beefmagazine.com/author/derrell-peel

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Key Takeaways:

• Global beef markets are becoming increasingly important to U.S. producers
• The U.S., Mexico, and Canada function as an integrated cattle system
• Border disruptions with Mexico have tightened feeder cattle supply
• Trade flows are driven by product differences, logistics, and demand
• U.S. cattle inventories are at multi-decade lows
• Record-high cattle prices are driven by tight supply and strong demand
• Herd rebuilding will be slow and take several years
• Volatility and geopolitical factors continue to impact markets
• Risk management and flexibility are critical in today’s environment
• Producers should stay focused on forage and core production decisions

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + Derrell Peel background (Oklahoma State)
03:00 Current U.S. cattle market and supply
08:00 North America as one cattle system
14:00 Canada trade dynamics
18:00 Mexico border and feeder cattle impact
24:00 Long-term implications of trade disruptions
30:00 Global beef market shifts
36:00 Cattle cycle and herd rebuilding timeline
42:00 Risk, volatility, and market strategy
48:00 Producer mindset and final takeaways

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Strong cattle markets don’t mean the challenges have gone away. Lauren is joined by John Campbell once again today to break down what’s happening in today’s cattle market, from rising prices and tight supplies to what producers are seeing on the ground right now.

But this conversation goes beyond the market as John shares what’s unfolding in Colorado with proposed energy transmission corridors that could impact private ranch land, raising serious concerns around property rights, government overreach, and the long-term future of rural communities.

As strong as the market is, producers are still facing drought conditions, difficult management decisions, and increasing outside pressure on the land they depend on.

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Key Takeaways:

• Cattle markets remain strong with continued price momentum
• Drought conditions are still impacting many regions
• Producers are making strategic decisions around herd management
• Calf, feeder, and pair markets continue to show strength
• Proposed energy corridors could impact private ranch land
• Property rights and government overreach are major concerns
• Early awareness and involvement are critical in policy decisions
• Strong markets don’t eliminate operational challenges

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + market overview
03:00 Local conditions and drought
07:00 Cattle market strength and pricing
12:00 Calf, feeder, and pair market insights
18:00 Producer decisions in current conditions
22:00 Colorado energy corridor discussion
28:00 Property rights and government involvement
34:00 Why producers need to act now

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The cattle market is on a run, but how long does it last, and what should producers be doing right now?

Lauren is joined by Dan and Samantha today to break down a rapid rally in the live and feeder cattle markets, strong consumer demand heading into grilling season, and why this current environment is as producer-friendly as it gets, at least for now.

They discuss aggressive packer behavior, tightening cattle supplies, and how quickly things have shifted as the market pushes into record territory. But alongside the optimism, there’s still plenty of uncertainty. From extreme weather across the country to rising corn prices and cost of gain concerns, this episode highlights the factors that could impact what comes next and why risk management matters more than ever in a volatile market.

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to make decisions, this might be it.

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Key Takeaway:

• The cattle market has seen a rapid and aggressive rally
• Strong grilling season demand is driving current momentum
• Packer activity reflects tightening cattle supplies
• The current market is highly favorable—but may not last
• Weather extremes are impacting both cattle and grain markets
• Rising corn prices could increase cost of gain
• Volatility remains a key factor across commodities
• Risk management and protecting margins is critical

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + current conditions
02:00 Market rally overview
06:00 Fed cattle and packer activity
10:00 Grilling season demand
14:00 Volatility and uncertainty
18:00 Weather impacts across regions
22:00 Corn market and cost of gain
26:00 Risk management discussion
30:00 What producers should be doing now

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Lauren sits down with Chuck Bradley to hear how a high school talent show, a dare, and years of selling chickens turned into a career that led to the world stage.

As a first-generation auctioneer, Chuck shares what it looked like to figure things out without many connections, learn through trial and error, and stay consistent through years of small sales before stepping into major competitions. From early setbacks to eventually winning a World Championship, this episode highlights what it takes to build something over time and why the long road really matters.

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Key Takeaways:

• Success doesn’t always start with a clear plan
• Small opportunities can lead to bigger ones over time
• Being first-generation means learning without a roadmap
• Repetition and consistency are key to building skill
• Competition and failure are part of long-term growth
• Relationships play a major role in advancing in the industry
• Big wins often come after years of groundwork

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + Chuck’s background
03:00 The school talent show that started it all
08:00 First chicken sale experience
15:00 Learning the auction business
22:00 Early competitions and setbacks
30:00 Building a career and connections
38:00 The road to the world championship
46:00 Winning it all
52:00 King of the Ring and what’s next

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What does global beef demand have to do with a Route 66 road trip?

Lauren sits down with Cheryl DeVuyst today on the podcast to connect the dots between strong global and domestic beef demand, checkoff-funded efforts, and creative initiatives like the Route 66 Beef Passport.

They also discuss what current consumer data is showing, from increasing willingness to pay for beef to a decline in interest around alternative protein lifestyles, and why understanding demand matters now more than ever for producers.

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• Global beef demand continues to add value to the entire animal
• Export markets play a critical role in producer profitability
• Domestic consumers are still choosing beef and willing to pay for it
• Interest in alternative proteins and vegan lifestyles is declining
• Understanding consumer demand is key to long-term success
• Checkoff programs are funding both research and innovative marketing efforts
• Experience-based marketing (like the Route 66 Beef Passport) is connecting consumers to beef in new ways

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + current demand conversation
05:00 Global beef demand and export strategy
12:00 Why exports matter to producers
18:00 Domestic demand and consumer trends
24:00 Alternative proteins and vegan trends
30:00 Route 66 Beef Passport explained
36:00 Checkoff efforts and marketing strategy
42:00 What this means for producers moving forward

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A major shift in the weather pattern is underway and it could impact everything from planting to cattle conditions across the country. Lauren sits down with Gary Lezak to break down what we’re seeing right now and what’s coming next, including much needed rain in some regions, continued drought in others, and the increasing risk of severe weather as we move deeper into spring.

They also look ahead to the summer months, discussing potential heat waves, rainfall patterns, and how long-range weather models are helping producers better understand what’s ahead. This episode covers what producers should be watching as weather continues to drive decisions across the cattle industry.

Links:

Weather 20/20 Dashboard Discount⁠ - https://www.weather2020.com/partner/cattle-usa
Substack - https://weather2020.substack.com/
The Global Predictor App ⁠- ⁠https://www.weather2020.com/global-predictor-mobile-app
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Key Takeaways:

• Rain is expected across parts of the cattle belt in the coming weeks
• Severe weather risks are increasing through late spring
• Some areas may face delays due to excess rainfall
• Long-term forecasts point to heat waves later this summer
• Weather patterns continue to shift quickly across regions

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction + current weather pattern
04:00 Spring outlook and temperature trends
08:00 Rain forecast across the cattle belt
14:00 Regional moisture differences
20:00 Severe weather risks
26:00 Summer heat outlook
32:00 Long-term forecasting insights
38:00 Final thoughts

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