Progressive Cattle Podcast

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.

Listen in to this month’s Progressive Cattle podcast as Josh Davis and Todd Moore from Farm Credit Mid-America weigh in on beef prices, the cattle cycle and signs of herd rebuilding; and Kent Andersen of Zoetis talks with Tyrell about genetic traits of key value in today’s cycle. And catch up with the editors on new headlines involving herd health, feedlot capacity and fuel prices.

Cargill Beef Technical Specialist, Johnathan Wells, shares when, why and how to use the Altosid IGR XRB (extended release bolus) for up to 195 days for horn fly control in your herd.

This episode is sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition.

Join us live from Nashville, Tennessee, as we visit with Greg Eckerle about feedlot nutrition; talk with Andrew Coppin about ranch water technology; and learn more during a beef industry outlook with Marshall Hansen.

Recorded live at CattleCon, CERES TAG's Rhiannon Smith sits down with Shane White and livestock producer Brandi Buzzard to explore how data-driven insights are reshaping herd efficiency. This episode is proudly sponsored by CERES TAG, a leader in livestock intelligence that delivers herd insights and visibility across reproduction, pasture feed intake and behavior. Shane brings deep technical expertise on the devices and just launched reproduction algorithms, while Brandi offers a producer perspective grounded in real-world application. Together, they unpack how reproduction and pasture feed intake insights translate into clearer decision-making and measurable economic outcomes for cattle operations today.

CERES TAG is the world’s first animal monitoring information platform with direct-to-satellite capability through a smart ear tag device. CERES TAG uses data collection and on-tag analytics to provide herd location, movement and behavior data. With CERES TAG take out the guess work about your livestock.

Supplementation isn’t a product; it’s a solution that drives consistent cattle results.

The episode explores Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition’s history, product evolution, and core principles, highlighting its research-driven formulations, weatherized mineral technology, and consultative approach. Wes Klett and Mike Simon explain what sets Anipro’s supplementation programs apart and outline the technical services that support producers in achieving consistent, data-backed cattle performance.

This episode is sponsored by Anipro.

For 35 years, Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition has delivered quality supplementation products backed by expert nutritional consulting and uncompromising service. Cooler weather means forage quality will begin to decline, making proper protein & mineral supplementation essential. Anipro’s products provide protein, energy, and fortified vitamins and minerals, all available in Anipro Liquid, Weatherpro Mineral, and StockMaker Tub formulas. Optimize your cattle’s performance headed into fall with tailored nutritional support. Anipro has options to fit all operation types and the skilled professional nutritionists who will enhance your cattle’s performance and increase your overall profit. Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition: Powered by Data – Driven by Performance!

Carrie sits down with CoBank's Brian Earnest to chat about what we can expect from consumer demand for beef and other animal proteins in 2026. Then, Tyrell visits with Certified Angus Beef's Bruce Cobb about what raising bigger cattle means for every step of the supply chain. Finally, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released, and the crew has some thoughts. 

Don’t miss this episode of the podcast where John Masswohl, the emeritus director of international relations at the Canadian Cattle Association, takes a deep dive into the big topics related to U.S. and Canadian beef production, government transitions in both countries, and renegotiating trade agreements in 2026.

Then don’t miss as the editors launch a new tradition: A celebration of Festivus from the holiday world of Seinfeld, complete with airing of grievances and feats of strength. It will be another Festivus miracle!

What if managing your herd felt more like managing an app than wrestling with wire and posts? In this episode we’ll break down how virtual fencing is reshaping grazing for livestock producers across the country. We’ll explain how a simple collar and phone app let producers draw fences over any terrain, protect sensitive areas, and move herds without setting foot in the pasture. Joined by Nofence National Sales Director, Eric Yates, we dig into the rising cost and rigidity of traditional fencing, the wildlife benefits of removing physical fence, and real examples of ranchers grazing steep, rocky, flood prone country they never could have used before. He also shares how Nofence helps producers plan grazing seasons months and years ahead, monitor animals in real time, and why he believes “virtual fence trained” cattle could be the next premium in the market.

About Eric Yates:

Eric Yates helps ranchers unlock new opportunities with virtual fencing technology as the US National Sales Director for Nofence. He joined Nofence in June 2025 and has been at the forefront of virtual fencing since 2023. A proud 2010 graduate of Texas A&M, Eric has spent his entire career in the cattle industry including more than a decade in animal health sales with Merial and Merck, to now leading the charge in transforming grazing management for herds across the US.

This episode is sponsored by Nofence.

Nofence empowers livestock producers to graze without compromise while respecting tradition and embracing innovation. Built by farmers for farmers, Nofence’s reliable virtual fencing system delivers peace of mind, supports sustainable livestock management, and unlocks new possibilities for the future of your operation.