Progressive Cattle Podcast

Carrie Veselka visits with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ag Economist David Anderson and Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management at the 2023 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. Dr. Anderson gives a brief outlook of what’s ahead in the beef and cattle markets in the near future, and Carrie and Dr. Machen explore the major points of a panel discussion he participated in along with Donnell Brown of RA Brown Ranch, Austin Brown of Brown Ranches, Shalene McNeil with NCBA and Ron Gill as moderator – all focused on the question, “What will the cattle industry look like in 40 years?”

In this episode, Zoetis's Dylan Preston and producer Andrea Severtson-Flemming discuss the benefits of genetic testing on commercial operations. David Cooper also talks with UNL-Lincoln ranch management specialist Aaron Berger on systems management and also the value of heifers for an operation. Then, the team discusses Tyrell's trip to the BIF Symposium in Calgary and concludes with a recap of their Independence Day celebrations, including ... wait, this can't be right ... porcupine races?

On this episode of the podcast sponsored by Zinpro, join David, Carrie, Paul and Allyson for a preview of the July issue of Progressive Cattle and the annual beef statistics poster. David tests the podcast team on just how well they know U.S. and global beef statistics. Also, Cassidy Woolsey interviews management guru Don Tyler on the principles of emotional intelligence in working with your teams. Tyrell Marchant also visits with Larry Johnson about the costs you can expect this year in feed shipping.

In this episode, Clay Burtrum, a commercial cow-calf producer in Oklahoma, shares his experience with a two-year virtual fencing project with Oklahoma State University. He discusses everything from price, ease of use, and current challenges. Lastly, Elliott Dennis, an economist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses today’s high cattle prices and how, when adjusted for inflation, the prices have not surpassed the 2013-2015 levels. And new Progressive Cattle intern Allyson Dalton introduces herself to the podcast team. You won’t want to miss it!

As a cattle nutritionist, Ted Perry talks to people every day – like cattle owners with real-time problems – and translates the research into real help. Prior to joining Purina more than 23 years ago, Perry earned his master's degree in animal science from Penn State University, then worked in research at Cornell University.

This episode is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC.

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the United States. Driven to unlock the greatest potential in every animal, the company is an industry-leading innovator offering a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets.

In this episode, Tyrell and Ron Scott of Purina Animal Nutrition talk about the need for adapting nutrition guidelines as average cow size grows. Carrie also visits with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel, Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the current state of the Waters of the U.S. rules and where that leaves cattle producers. David, Tyrell and Carrie also discuss the recent BLM announcement about public land use.

Starting in June 2023, antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase at your local farm store. Hear from Dr. Dan Thomson at Iowa State University as he discusses this regulatory change and how producers can obtain antibiotics going forward. And later, Dr. Brad Johnson at Texas Tech University dives into the label changes for reimplanting cattle under the same FDA issued guidance. You’ll also hear David, Paul, Tyrell and Carrie’s thoughts on these changes, as well as David’s recent open house tour with True West Beef and more.

In the gripping finale of our 2023 NCBA coverage, Bridgette Readel of Rural Minds discusses mental health resources in rural America; the University of Tennessee’s Troy Rowan gives producers advice on developing a bull-buying game plan; and Dave Weaber from Terrain talks through ways the industry can rebuild the national cow herd after drought. David, Carrie, Cassidy and Tyrell also preview the March issue of Progressive Cattle and bid adieu to the convention until next year.

In the second of three podcasts, David and Carrie visit with more guests at the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. Among the interviews are Chance A. Farmer of Selko nutrition discussing proper distribution of mineral feeders in grazing pastures; a discussion with Los Angeles County rancher Mike Williams on the challenges, dynamics and decision-making going into grazing near urban Los Angeles; and a review of how exports are shaping up in 2023 with U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom.

In the first of three podcast episodes, Tyrell, Carrie and Cassidy sit down with guests at the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. Interviews include a discussion with David Lust of West Texas University regarding a unique project to improve quality and yield; a look at grazing management technologies with Enriched Ag’s Billy Cook; and an overview of what to expect in the cattle markets this year with CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. You don’t want to miss it!