Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

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

Butcher Solutions: Building Better Butchers

Lane Nordlund talks with Sierra Jepsen, founder of Butcher Solutions, LLC, who is revolutionizing the meat processing industry through accessible meat science education. Discover cutting-edge techniques, industry trends, and best practices to empower processors of all sizes to excel in their craft. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, tune in to stay ahead of the curve and shape the future of meat processing.

Hiring And Keeping Great Employees

Grimmius Cattle Co., a family-run calf-feeding and seedstock operation in Central California, employs nearly 800 people. Austin Flores, Chief Operating Officer, shares how the company grew from 100 to 800 employees and what they prioritize for training opportunities, benefits, and overall company culture. Tune in to hear the challenges he’s faced along the way and how the company acquired skilled, hardworking employees without outsourcing recruitment.

Successful Business Strategies With The Bonds Ranch

Raising cattle is a business, and nobody knows that better than Pete Bonds and his three daughters. Pete shares what it was like to take over the ranch at 18 and create a prosperous business strategy. Two of his daughters, Missy and April, join to talk about their Non-Hormone Treated Cattle program and raising American Quarter Horses. The family-run Bonds Ranch has evolved and adapted over the years but has always put family first.