In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jordan Vander Molen with JVM Cattle from Pella, Iowa.  Jordan is an example of a first Generation Rancher with family ties to cattle and ranching.  JVM Cattle is home to South Devon, mix of various Breeds as well as Red Angus.  In addition to ranching Jordan shares his past hobby of racing and his new passion of Cattle Judging and working with juniors.  Jordan will be exhibiting and selling some select lots of Red Angus cattle and genetics this weekend on February the 11th at the Iowa Beef Expo.  Jordan likes and old fashioned phone call so feel free to reach out to him at 641.521.9917 with any questions.  For more information check out the ranch page at https://www.facebook.com/p/JVM-Cattle-Company-100064559897635/ or follow on snapchat.

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In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jaclyn Wilson of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef on the Western Edge of the Nebraska Sandhills.  The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 making Jaclyn the fifth generation of Wilsons to live on the ranch.  In part 2 of this two-part episode, Jaclyn  shares some of past and current enterprises, Flying Diamond Beef, Leadership roles and more.  For more information about Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch or Wilson Flying Diamond Beef, they can be reached at https://www.flyingdiamondbeef.com/ or on many social media platforms.

If you have not, be sure to check out Part 1 of the two part episode (episode 24).

The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at [email protected].

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jaclyn Wilson of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef on the Western Edge of the Nebraska Sandhills.  The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 making Jaclyn the fifth generation of Wilsons to live on the ranch.  In part 1 of this two-part episode, Jaclyn shares about the Ranch History, family coming from Holland and the importance of succession planning.  Jaclyn also shares how the ranch transitioned originally from Shorthorn cattle to Herefords then introducing Red Angus, South Devon and Simmental Genetics.  The cow herd, however, has stayed red in hide when most have gone black.  Something else the ranch has done that isn’t common for the region is carrying over feeders and running as yearlings.  Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch has a lot of International Travelers this year and a highlight for some of those travelers has been Topper a Longhorn Steer.

Look for the second half continuation with Jaclyn in episode 25, she shares some of past and current enterprises, Flying Diamond Beef, Leadership roles and more.  For more information about Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch or Wilson Flying Diamond Beef, they can be reached at https://www.flyingdiamondbeef.com/ or on many social media platforms.

The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at [email protected].

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with his family; Lisa, Taylor and Logan to reflect on 2023 and looking forward to 2024.  Curtis also shares that the Foundation of Mental Health Awareness and Resources is getting close and any questions or if interested in supporting to reach out to the podcast.

The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at [email protected].

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with owner of the Rennert Ranch Kristian Rennert.  We experienced a little connection issue during the  interview as well as Curtis battling a cold and voice being off.  Kristian shares the story of starting out as a kid living in Denver, getting exposed to cattle and ranching through family and through his college years.  Also, shares his involvement in the Tarentaise breed early on.  He then shares starting out with his first couple of jobs to being a Field Man for the American International Charolais Association and finding a new home in Elm Creek, Nebraska.  As time passed he purchased a few cows until meeting his wife, getting married and growing more.  He then transitioned into the feed sales side before taking the leap to go out on his own having bull sales and going into the 3rd year of a female sale.

Kristian's wife Becky grew up in the Herford business in Illinois and was involved in working with various associations before working for DV Auctions and getting married.  Together they raise their son on the ranch as they build their Charolais Program.  December 3rd they will be having their 3rd female sale followed by annual bull sale in the spring.  For more information about the Rennert Ranch go to https://rennertranch.com/.

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In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King.  Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows and other activities.  Allyssa also gives us a glimpse of the new American Royal Facility that is under construction and looking at opening dates.  In addition Allyssa gives an overview of all exhibitors and entries for the American Royal.

For more information about the American Royal check out events and their new home on the website.  https://www.americanroyal.com/

To watch the shows go to, https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/

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In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef.  Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech.  Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to and call Wabaunsee County Kansas of the Flint Hills home.  Today they run Stocker Cattle, Cow/Calf and have a retail store for their own beef in Alma, Kansas.  Wrenn also share some of the dues and don't to starting a retail business.

For more information about Pacheco Beef, check our their Facebook page or go to their website.  https://www.shoppachecobeef.com/

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In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Ty Eschenbaum with Wienk Charolais as Ty tells his story of being an active athlete in High School and getting diagnosed with Cancer.  For more information about Wienk Charolais, check out episode 17.  Ty talks about his journey to beat cancer only to face additional challenges with joints and having to seek treatments outside of the United States.  In addition he discuss the loss of the love of his life followed by a sibling.  Ty wraps up with information about his Foundation and how you may participate.  For more information about Ty's Foundation, check out the link below.
https://www.tyefoundation.org/

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In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde has the opportunity to sit down with Lori & Galen Lori Fink of Fink Beef Genetics.  Lori & Galen share stories of growing up and on to Kansas State where they met and made their start in the Angus Seedstock Industry.  From one cow in the backyard, growing a Angus program, adding a second breed of Charolais, to marketing over 700 registered bull annually.  They also share other parts of the industry they support and running a restaurant.  In addition they talk about Galen's love of Border Collies.  For more information on Fink Beef Genetics check out their website.
https://finkbeefgenetics.com/

In this episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Arnold Wienk and Ty Eschenbaum at Arnolds home in South Dakota to talk about the history of Wienk Charolais Ranch at Lake Preston, South Dakota.  Listen in as Arnold talks about his start in the Charolais breed with letter to Litton Charolais and help from his dad to his retirement sale in 2014 when the Eschenbaum Family took over the Ranch.  Ty also shares stories about his Grandpa and their first sales,  his parents coming back to the ranch to the current family members involved with the ranch.  They also talk about some of the great bulls that have come out of the Wienk Program and some of the philosophy on breeding Charolais Cattle.

Tune in next week to here more about Ty and his Foundation.

For more information on Wienk Charolais, visit their website.
https://wienkcharolais.com/