Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

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.
Sponsored by: https://www.telus.com/agcg

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.

Meet The Meat Board

The holidays are here, so Lane sat down with Don Rea and Greg Kimmel of The Meat Board, a specialty butcher shop in Fort Worth, Texas, to ask them what the holiday rush is like for a butcher shop. The Meat Board has a store front near the historic stockyards where they sell cuts of beef and lunch specials, and they have ties to their product with Don being a beef producer himself.

The Mission Comes First – Veterans Day Special

Oklahoma sisters and veterans, Erica Boyer and Roxane Mock, give us a glimpse into their lives of being active in the Armed Forces and the beef industry. Erica and Roxane talk about how they balance Beacon Hill Ranch, their military and civilian careers. They open up about the hard things they have seen in service and how this has transferred into their lives as cattle producers.

Capture Added Value in Your Calves

Animal husbandry can make or break your profitability. Pre-conditioning is a key step in ensuring calves maintain their health during weaning. Joining our conversation today to share their tips on how you can get one step ahead with your calves this fall are Dr. Brett Terhaar, Dr. T. Robin Falkner and Dr. M. Wayne Ayers with Elanco Animal Health.
To learn more about how to maximize calf profitability this fall, talk to your Elanco representative or visit https://farmanimal.elanco.com/us/OneStepAhead