Cattlemen’s Call Podcast

Take It From The Experts

Clinicians Curt Pate and Ron Gill have decades of experience between them on how to safely handle livestock and create environments for proper animal handling. Curt and Ron share important tips that can improve the way you handle your cattle and can increase consumers’ trust. Hear about the upcoming Stockmanship and Stewardship tours that you can attend and see Curt and Ron present live demonstrations.

What do a Colorado and an Australian Rancher Have in Common?

John Fargher grew up on an expansive cattle and sheep ranch in South Australia, and he knows the importance of having a proper calf management plan. Steve Wooten, 2020 ESAP Winner from Colorado, can sympathize with the severe drought and wildfires Fargher has seen in Australia. These two cattle ranchers join Lane to discuss why tools and technology have dramatically improved their operations. With AgriWebb’s technology, preparing and managing all dimensions of raising cattle – from calf management to conservation – are made much simpler.

Mental Health: The Elephant On The Ranch

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s not easy to talk about, but we need to. Stress is common amongst farmers and ranchers due to price uncertainty, weather, rising input costs and more. Kate Downes with New York Farm Net and Maggie Hanna with Colorado Cattlemen’s Ag Land Trust tell us why farmers and ranchers are driven to depression, drug addiction and suicide, and they share signs that you or someone you love is struggling. There are resources across the country for rural mental health assistance, and we hope you will take advantage of them.

You Can’t Control Everything, But You Can Control Pests

In these unprecedented times, there are many factors that you can’t control – like weather and markets. So why wouldn’t you take advantage of the things you can control? Horn flies are a key insect of concern for cattle on pasture. Central Life Sciences representative Paul Kropp gives advice on how to manage these pests and describes how you can mitigate losses in the process. Take control of your herd’s health and minimize any horn fly problems you may have.

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.