Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

Genetic Decisions Impact More Than Just the Final Product

Dive into genetics with us on this episode as we talk with Kyle Caires, an Angus producer in Maui, Hawaii. Kyle emphasizes the importance of knowing your environment, whether you’re on the mainland or the Hawaiian Islands. He explains how their operation has made genetic decisions to enhance their herd and work with their many microclimates. Kyle gives advice to producers on using genetics and breeding selection to work with the land and remain profitable. 
#Angus #HawaiiCattlemen #HawaiiAg #BeefGenetics #CattleGenetics #Cattle #Beef #Agriculture

Developing Leaders in Your Employees with Sam Cossio

“You learn from the people that you lead.” Sam Cossio grew up in Mexico and moved to the U.S. as a teenager where he then worked for 20+ years in the cattle feeding industry. Sam has a unique story to tell and has insight on labor challenges and opportunities in the agriculture industry. His consulting business, Back to Basics, focuses on connecting people to build respectful, personal relationships between teams. Our conversation with Sam touches on farm and ranch labor, developing leadership skills, and promoting safety and loyalty on the whole operation. Connect with Sam at www.samcossio.com.
 
#AgLeadership #Feedlots #Feedyard #Beef #NCBA #FarmSafety #FarmLabor #SamCossio #BackToBasics #CattleFeeding #BeefProduction

Of The West with Jessie Jarvis

Bringing job seekers and employers together in the Western clothing and lifestyle industries is a passion for Jessie Jarvis, founder of Of The West. Jessie is an ag advocate who balances owning a business and raising a family, including two small kids, while ranching in Idaho. Jessie began Of The West from the ground up and has helped many people find their careers in cattle, livestock, and Western business. In addition, Dr. Connie Larson with Zinpro shares ways producers can improve the performance of their replacement females. Learn more at www.zinpro.com.
 
#OfTheWest #AgAdvocate #AgInfluencer #Western #WesternLifestyle #AgCareers #Beef #Cattle #NCBA #Zinpro #CattleNutrition

Prepare Yourself for the Return of La Niña

We welcome back a familiar face, Atmospheric Scientist Matt Makens. Matt explains his upbringing in an agricultural family that led to his passion for weather and appreciation how weather reporting can assist cattle producers. He talks about how he gathers his models and information, what the rest of 2024 looks like, and his recommendations for cattlemen and women across the country.
#LaNiña #ElNiño #WeatherPatterns #Drought #Rain #CattleProduction #NCBA #Beef

Chuckwagon Cooking with Kent Rollins

We are taking it back to the Old West this episode with Kent Rollins, chuckwagon cooking expert. Kent grew up helping his father tend cattle in Oklahoma and his passion for cooking took off when he spent time in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico with his uncle. He travels the country now with his chuckwagon, cooking for cattlemen and women and building community through good food and conversation.
 
#chuckwagoncooking #western #west #cowboys #cattleman #cattlewoman #KentRollins #campfirecooking #cattletrails #cattle #beef

Colorado Ranchers Turn Beef Entrepreneurs

Cameron and Deborah Fitch have established a 30-30-30-10 philosophy when it comes to the quality of the beef they are putting on plates in their restaurants and selling to their consumers. Fitch Ranch sees all segments of the supply chain with a cow-calf operation, a processing facility, and multiple restaurants which is why they’ve set such high standards for their end product. Hear their story from the days when Deborah was a vegetarian to today as they operate a Certified Angus Beef and USDA inspected processing plant.

Understanding the Value of Export Markets

We are getting into the weeds…or maybe the stalks… of the relationship between corn growers and cattle producers. These two industries rely on one another and make great partners to provide nutritious food for worldwide consumers. Our guests today are beef producer Jaclyn Wilson, National Corn Growers Association’s Troy Schneider, and U.S. Grains Council’s Ellen Zimmerman. They discuss the benefit to U.S. producers from export markets for beef and grain and how these organizations are working to expand trade.
#agpartners #agexports #agtrade #NCGA #corn #beef #grain #ranchers #cattle #cattlemen #cattlewomen #farmers

Calling All Campers, Cowboys and Cowgirls

Brookhill Ranch is stewarding the next generation of young leaders through a summer youth camp focused on fun, connection and Christ while also raising Hereford cattle near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Combining camp activities and cattle raising is a unique connection to food production and livestock for hundreds of children every summer at Brookhill Ranch.
#cattle #livestockauctions #livestockauctions #cattle #cattleprices #cattlemarkets #agriculture #auction #livestockmarketing #arkansas #summercamp #agcamp #ranching #ranchers #cows #cattlemen #cattlewomen #hotsprings #hotspringsarkansas 

The Consequences of Your Cattle’s Diet

 All cattle nutrition choices have a consequence whether it’s good or bad. Dusty Abney, cow-calf nutritionist, knows the costs and opportunities for profitability when it comes to proper nutrition for your herd. Abney reminds us to use accurate records to get a better return on our investments, and he gives easy-to-follow and cost-effective nutrition advice. Hear more ways you can increase your profit margin and herd health.
#HerdHealth #Cattle #CattleNutrition #Beef #Profitabilty #Agriculture #LivestockProduction #CattleCon #CattleFeed

The Next Generation is Saddling Up

Cattlemen and women in our nation’s agricultural institutions are grabbing opportunities in the industry by the horns and taking initiative to start their careers in the livestock industry. This generation is the future of beef production in the U.S., and it’s exciting to hear how they are engaged with ag in their schools and communities. Bailee Schiefelbein with Oklahoma State University and Grayson Lee with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College share their upbringings and goals as they pursue futures in cattle production.
#youngproducers #youthinag #cattleproducers #cattlemen #cattlewomen #nextgenag #cattlecon #oklahomastate #abrahambaldwincollege #sustainableag