Western Ag Life

Happy New Year to all of our listeners. Enjoy a new episode of Catching Up With The Cattle Market.

“Join us as we sit down with Teto Medina Wallace, the dynamic leader of the only active livestock auction market on the Mexican-American border. In this episode, we explore the rich history, challenges, and triumphs of managing this vital hub for livestock trade, connecting communities across borders. From cattle drives to market day traditions, Teto shares his passion for preserving the legacy of this unique marketplace while adapting to modern demands. Don’t miss this deep dive into the heartbeat of cross-border agriculture and commerce!”

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Logan Anderson comes on the podcast to go over the details of their championship campaign at the 2024 World Championship Ranch Rodeo finals. This episode was sponsored by Maid Rite feeds from Willcox, Arizona. Give them a call for your winter protein and mineral needs. They are more than willing to make you a custom ration.

This weeks weather is brought to you by United Country Stockmen’s Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

Dean Fish comes on the podcast to discuss his 2024 annual club sale.

Our meteorologist Michael Groff gives us a long range forecast for this winter of 2024. Michael has a daily weather report and you can find him @ https://www.youtube.com/@michaelgroff6599

This weeks weather is brought to you by United Country Stockmen’s Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

This weeks weather is brought to you by United Country Stockmen’s Realty. Join our meteorologist Michael Groff for an outlook on the upcoming weather! For more expansive weather coverage, head to YouTube and visit the "Phoenix, Arizona Weather Discussion.

Patrick Bray is a native Arizonan, born and raised in Laveen Arizona to an agricultural family. He spent much of his youth around livestock and in the fields working for his family. He went on to graduate from the University of Arizona where he recieved a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Resources Economics. While at the University of Arizona he was on the Livestock Judging Team and the Executive Director of Spring Fling the largest student ran carnival in the nation.

In 2006 he interned with the Arizona Cattlemen working on two campaigns involving State Land Reform and Prop 204, Hogwash. That was his initiation into politics and campaigns. After graduation he started his 14 year career in public policy and has represent the cattlemen of Arizona as well as the agriculture industry. Today he serves as the Executive Vice President of the Arizona Farm and Ranch group where they work to be the unified voice to address the agricultural challenges of today.

Patrick is married to his loving wife Lisette and they have two beautiful children Harvey and Tilly. He serves his community of Goodyear as the chairman of the Planning and Zoning commission and is the President of the Arizona National Livestock Show. He has also been recognized on a national level as the Farm Journal 40 under 40 Awardee for the beef industry.