Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

A Digital Transformation: Ranch Management Software

5th generation Colorado rancher Coby Buck shares how his family is optimizing their grazing, improving livestock performance and making better decisions with insights through AgriWebb’s ranch management software. The easy way to keep better records in real-time – even offline. Get better insights to make decisions on the ground or in the office. And it’s all unique to your ranch.

500 Years of Cattle: Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Over 1,000 people move to the state of Florida each day. With an increasing population, Florida cattle producers have many challenges they face as they raise cattle in the Sunshine State. Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Gene Lollis and Executive. Dir. Jim Handley discuss the grassroots efforts the association utilizes to advocate for cattle producers, combating misinformation and why it’s important to share beefs sustainability story with consumers and lawmakers.

Feeding On Your Profit: Horn Flies

Loses from horn flies cost the cattle industry an estimated $1 billion each year due to the stress they inflict and the disease they spread. Oklahoma’s Mark Upton is a trusted name in cattle health. As a cattleman himself and the Dir. of Sales for Livestock Feed Additive brands at Central Life Sciences, he understands the importance of horn fly control. He shares how Altosid® IGR and management strategies can improve cattle health and keep producers profitable.

Setting the Narrative

Why do cattlemen and women need to set the narrative of sustainable beef? Jim Strickland of BlackBeard’s Ranch in Florida and Clay Burtrum Chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils of Oklahoma answer the “Cattlemen’s Call” and share firsthand knowledge, experiences and research all producers will benefit from.

Self-Advocate, Beef Advocate: Kiah Twisselman

Health and beef advocate Kia Twisselman answers the “Cattlemen’s Call” once again. She has shared her story of bettering her life on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show and People Magazine. She continues to inspire others who are also on a journey to health and happiness. As always, when sharing her story, she continues to be an advocate for beef and how the protein is a part of a healthy lifestyle.

Tips for Better Pasture Management

With today’s current grain prices, managing and working pastures is becoming more important than ever. West Virginia Rancher Jeff Clark answers the “Cattlemen’s Call” on this essential topic. As Market Development Specialist at Corteva Agriscience, he shares how grazing can help producers put more pounds on their calves and cattle. From simple things producers can do today to help improve their pastures – no matter where they’re located – and how grazing can affect the overall health of your herd.
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Beef Lovers, Start Your Engines

The Beef. It's What’s For Dinner. brand partnered with the Daytona International Speedway to sponsor the 40th season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series - The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The promotion reached millions of consumers on national TV and social media. Oklahoma Rancher Clay Burtrum is Chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils and Wyoming Rancher Mark Eisele Chair of NCBA’s Policy Division, answer the “Cattlemen’s Call” and tell the story of all the collaborative work that it took to pull it all off.

Cattle Genetics Advancing Sustainability

Improvements in cattle genetics are making the cattle business more sustainable. Kansas State University’s Dr. Bob Weaber discusses improvements in cattle generics and how producers can utilize proven, new and upcoming tools and techniques to become more profitable and sustainable.

Increased Focus on Sustainability

Sustainability and livestock production go hand-in-hand. So how do cattle producers direct the sustainability conversation? NCBA CEO Colin Woodall shares how advocacy, profitability, learning from consumers and finding mentors in the industry will aid the livestock industry in being the leader in sustainability and climate policy.

Change Comes To DC

The 2020 Election has brought changes to Washington D.C. Ethan Lane, NCBA VP of Government Affairs, shares insight on how the changes may impact the cattle industry and how NCBA will continue to work and advocate for cattlemen and women no matter the political climate.