Progressive Cattle Editor Tyrell Marchant visits with Erik Kalsta from Western Landowners Alliance about the 2026 wildfire season and how producers can work with each other and government agencies to improve the land for livestock and wildlife. Then the crew gets philosophical about the cattle cycle, county fairs and a new school year.

PrimeVAC™ preconditioning programs by Merck Animal Health offer a comprehensive mix of products and protocols that will help get your calves off to the best start. Join us as Dr. Chris Thomsen from Merck Animal Health sits down with Progressive Cattle to discuss the benefits of preconditioning with PrimeVAC™.

This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Dr. Greg Eckerle, technical service manager with Novonesis, breaks down the classifications of eubiotics into individual product categories and defines expectations.

This episode is sponsored by Novonesis.

The Progressive Cattle Podcast team visits with Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy on those dynamics facing ranchers with diesel prices and ongoing challenges with imported crude oil; and Greg Eckerle of Novonesis on the nutritional and mineral considerations producers should remember when feeding cattle during the hotter summer days. Finally the team discusses what they enjoyed watching people come to the U.S. for the World Cup.

Progressive Cattle editor Tyrell Marchant checks in from the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Boise, Idaho. He is joined by Neogen's Kirk Ramsey and Victor Pedrosa to discuss how genomic tools can enhance cattle and ranch sustainability; then University of Idaho's John Hall and Kansas State University's Bob Weaber share the inner workings of bringing together so many of the industry's great minds and voices at the symposium. Finally, the Progressive Cattle crew waxes patriotic as the reflect on the U.S.'s 250th birthday.

The cattle market is rewriting the record books, but where do we go from here?

Bailey Ballou with Superior Livestock Auction joins Progressive Cattle to discuss current market trends, buyer behavior, value-added premiums and what producers should be thinking about as Superior's Summer Run approaches. Plus, hear why relationships, reputation and marketing still matter in today's high-priced environment.

This episode is sponsored by Superior Livestock Auction.

Since 1987, Superior Livestock Auction has been the pioneer and leader in video livestock marketing. With a network of more than 400 representatives and the nation’s largest buyer base, Superior helps cattle producers market their livestock through competitive nationwide auctions. By selling cattle directly from the ranch, producers benefit from true price discovery, reduced stress and shrink, and access to buyers from across the country. Each year, Superior markets more than 1.7 million head of cattle, connecting ranchers and buyers through trusted relationships and innovative technology.

Don’t miss this episode as NCBA Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall chats with Managing Editor David Cooper on multiple key issues the industry is now facing, including high beef demand, when the border can open to Mexican cattle, and U.S. preparation for the possible arrival of New World screwworm. Hear how Paul Marchant plans to adopt fenceless grazing technology this summer, and if June is really the biggest month for weddings.

CattleZen™ is a new cattle stress management tool designed to help producers maintain calmer, healthier beef and dairy cattle. It’s a proprietary blend of maternal bovine-appeasing substance and a calming pheromone that, when applied just above the muzzle, stimulates a calming effect. This patented blend of two pheromones delivers fast-acting and sustained calming through the animal’s sensory system to help cattle stay calmer during common stressors such as weaning, vaccination or transportation. CattleZen also enhances cattle welfare and improves safety for both animals and handlers. Its easy, single-site application features a higher-concentration, lower-volume dose for strong detection and consistent results. 

This episode is sponsored by Solvet.

Join the Progressive Cattle crew as they discuss the current cattle market and the best pick-ups on the market. Tyrell visits with Where Food Comes From’s Mindi Birkeland about getting ranchers involved in third-party verification programs. Abby sits down with Boehringer Ingelheim’s D. L. Step to address antimicrobial resistance in beef cattle.

Cattle producers, are you looking for a nutrition program that helps your herd perform and gives you a return on investment? VitaFerm® vitamin and mineral supplements maximize energy and forage utilization for successful production. Dr. Chris Cassady, the BioZyme® Director of Technical Sales & Research, explains the three different lines of minerals that VitaFerm offers – something for every operation and management scenario. He also talks about the built-in technologies VitaFerm offers, including CTC, HEAT technology, and ClariFly, making VitaFerm a one-stop shop for your year-round mineral program. Learn more at www.vitaferm.com.

This episode is sponsored by BioZyme.