Cattlemen's Call Podcast

Wearing Down Boot Soles on Capitol Hill

Cowboy boots and hats were spotted across Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Legislative Conference. NCBA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane and NCBA Policy Division Chair Kim Brackett talk about the what the House and Senate are doing to progress the Farm Bill and share new rulings from the Bureau of Land Management that may impact cattle producers on public and private lands.
 
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Florida’s JB Ranch Excels Despite Challenges

Panthers, invasive species, urban encroachment — what don’t Russell and Liesa Priddy have to worry about on their third-generation cow-calf ranch? JB Ranch is the 2023 Region II ESAP winner, and Russell and Liesa join this episode to talk about what it’s like to provide habitat for the Florida state animal, the panther, and remain an oasis for cattle and other species in a rapidly growing area of Florida.
 
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What to Know About Conservation Easements

Thousands of grazing and farmland acres are being lost each year. Whether it be from urbanization, burdensome taxes, or different pursuits of the next generation, there is no question that the need to protect our working lands is crucial. Michael Delbar with California Rangeland Trust and Chad Ellis with Texas Agriculture Land Trust explain the ins and outs of conservation easements and why they are the best decision for some producers. Hear about the pros and the cons of conservation easements as a tool to protecting range lands.
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Talking Methane Emissions with Renowned Scientist

We had the chance to sit down with Professor Myles Allen, internationally renowned climate scientist and professor at the University of Oxford. Professor Allen advocates for a more accurate method to measure the warming impacts of global methane emissions and discusses how cattle producers can play a positive role on a pathway towards climate neutrality. The questions and views presented in this episode are not the opinions of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This conversation is intended to get the perspective of Professor Myles Allen and is not representative of NCBA’s views or policy priorities.
 

Feedlot Focus: Progress in the Pen

The feedlot industry is a critical cog in the cattle supply chain, and it has to be flexible and able to adapt to challenges that emerge. TELUS Agriculture team members Kee Jim, DVM; Matt Quinn, BSc, MSc, PhD; and Calvin Booker, DVM, MVetSc chat with us today about factors like technology, research, data and more when it comes to the feedlot sector of our industry. They also discuss future innovations to support production and increase efficiency.
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From Ranch to Leadership: Mark Eisele’s Journey and Vision for the Cattle Industry

Newly elected NCBA President Mark Eisele and his family own and operate the King Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mark transitioned into management and ownership of the King Ranch in a unique way. Hear Mark’s story and learn why it has shaped his goals for the industry, especially for young leaders in the cattle industry, as he takes leadership of NCBA.
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When to Expect a Return to La Niña

El Niño has already passed its peak according to meteorologist Matt Makens. Joining the podcast again, Matt shares what producers can expect as we shift back toward a La Niña later this year. He also dives into weather tools like phone apps, historical data and more.

Elevating Your New Year’s Resolutions with Beef

Beef and protein play a vital role in a runner’s training plan, or any athlete’s. Father and son Tom and Jacob Fanning are runners on Oklahoma’s Team Beef and share their love for exercise as well as how they share the nutritional benefits of beef as they compete in races. Hear how their overlapping passions for running and beef make a great combination.

Opportunity Abounds for Producers in 2024

NCBA CEO Colin Woodall sits down once again with Lane to dissect what happened for the cattle industry in 2023, looking at the Farm Bill, WOTUS, and other policy. Hear as they discuss what opportunities lie ahead for producers and what an election year is going to mean for important policy priorities for cattlemen and women. Plus, Rabo AgriFinance Senior Beef Analyst shares about beef supplies and market prices heading into the new year.

Canine Companions On The Ranch

California cattleman and working cattle dog breeder and trainer, Bill Dale shares how he grew up using dogs on the ranch. Learn how he got started training dogs and how man’s best friend can also be man’s best ranch hand.