Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

Women in Ranching: Lady Livestock Co.

During the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Staci, Macey and Emma Hurst joined us to discuss what it looks like to be a woman-owned and run cattle operation. Macey and Emma, along with their mother, Staci, run a registered Black Angus herd in Missouri and sell their beef direct-to-consumer. These ladies also have a heart for the blue and gold FFA jackets. Listen to their unique story and perspective on the cattle industry.

Manage Your Land With Mother Nature

Weather conditions have created a variety of obstacles for cattle producers in the last year. Ongoing drought has left grazing lands vulnerable to weed infestations. It’s critical for producers to stay ahead of weed troubles early in the season, so resources go to nutritionally valuable forages. We are joined by Will Hatler, field scientist with Corteva Agriscience, as we discuss management strategies to help land recover from drought and other challenges producers may face this year.

Leaving the Land Better Than You Found It: Environmental Stewardship

Cattlemen and women have been conserving and stewarding the land for decades. They know the importance of leaving the land better than they found it so it can be passed on to their children and grandchildren. Lane Nordlund visits with 2021 Region V (Montana), III (Iowa), and VII (South Dakota) Environmental Stewardship Award Program winners as they describe what sustainability looks like on their operations, and the challenges each of them face in different parts of the country. Each of these families know it is crucial to be a part of the conversation and voice of sustainable, long-lasting agriculture.

Beef Advocates are Springing into Action — New Programs and 2022 Advocate of the Year

NCBA, as a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, provides training and resources for consumers and producers alike to become strong advocates for the beef industry through the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. We sit down with Paul Dybedahl and Chandler Mulvaney from NCBA to discuss the opportunities of the MBA and to share an exciting new program – the Trailblazers. Markie Hagerman, 2022 Advocate of the Year, shares her journey to influence and encourages others to share their story!

NCBA Races To The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 With Jeb Burton Behind The Wheel

The Federation of State Beef Councils, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, has once again partnered with the Daytona International Speedway to sponsor the 41st season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series - the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Jeb Burton, joins us ahead of the big race to talk about continuing his father and uncle’s racing legacy, and the impact family tradition has on him, much like many cattle ranchers across the country can relate to.

Minnesota Man Steps Into the Driver’s Seat of NCBA

Don Schiefelbein, a seed stock breeder and cattle feeder from Minnesota, took the role of NCBA president at the 2022 Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Owning and operating Schiefelbein Farms with his father, seven brothers and three nephews, Schiefelbein knows how to work collaboratively with others and lead a team to success. He sits down with Lane to share his expectations and aspirations for NCBA in the year ahead.

Wildfire: Ranchers Play Role in Fuels Reduction

As catastrophic wildfires continue to impact the Western U.S., ranchers like Mark Roeber and their livestock play a critical role in fuels reduction on the nations public lands. Roeber is the fourth generation on his family’s ranch in Paonio, Colorado, which was homesteaded in 1889 by his great grandfather. Mark is Vice President of the Public Lands Council and gives his insight on the role ranchers and livestock play in the management of the nations public lands.

What NCBA Is Looking Forward to in 2022

Happy New Year! The cattle industry saw a lot of changes in 2021 under the Biden administration from the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the implementation of a trade deal with Japan and much more in between. We talk with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane to hear their expectations for the coming year. What has changed since the beginning of 2021? What challenges can cattle producers expect to face in 2022? What goals will NCBA prioritize this year? Listen in to catch all the details!

Holiday Memories from the Ranch

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on memories shared with family and friends that might inspire tears of gratitude or tears of laughter. Everyone has stories to tell about holiday shenanigans or heartfelt traditions shared with loved ones. On this episode of Cattlemen’s Call, we are joined by NCBA President-Elect Don Schiefelbein and Policy Division Chair Mark Eisele as they recount holiday tales from their ranches. Hear what anecdotes come to mind when they think of the holiday season. They also share what has shaped their year as officers for NCBA and what they are most proud of. Get to know your NCBA leadership through their personal stories and thoughts. Happy Holidays!

New Processing Plant Opens After Pandemic

Cattlemen and women are working together to open small, locally-owned processing facilities across the U.S. We are joined by Derek Thompson, one of the owners of NextGen Cattle Co. and co-owner of Missouri Prime Beef Packers in Pleasant Hope, MO. After facing processing difficulties that hurt many cattle producers during COVID-19, Missouri Prime Beef Packers opened in early 2021 to offer custom processing and safe, fresh meat to their clients.