David and Paul visit with Dr. Ron DeHaven, former chief veterinarian and administrator at the USDA-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, to look back on 20 years since the first case of BSE back in December 2003. If now’s the season when you and the family enjoy Christmas movies, be sure to join the entire Progressive Cattle Podcast team in a cinema rating discussion about the best and worst in Christmas movies.
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this podcast episode, Managing Editor David Cooper sits down with Jay Theiler, executive vice president of AgriBeef, and discusses the opening of a new packing plant in Jerome, Idaho, and the supply and demand dynamics that make or break a packing plant. Also, catch a preview of the November issue, and find out what the podcast crew considers must-haves for Thanksgiving dinner. What are your ride-or-die Thanksgiving favorites?
Oct 25, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The October podcast goes to Denver, Colorado, for the Red Angus annual conference where David Cooper interviews Rick Funston and Jordan Shockley. Funston, a reproductive physiologist with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, explains numerous factors toward efficiency in repro rates, heifer selection and reproductive success. Shockley, an ag economist with University of Kentucky, highlights what’s the spin on carbon credit sell-offs, and how livestock producers should be prepared (and careful) when a...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Carrie Veselka visits with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Ag Economist David Anderson and Rick Machen with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management at the 2023 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. Dr. Anderson gives a brief outlook of what’s ahead in the beef and cattle markets in the near future, and Carrie and Dr. Machen explore the major points of a panel discussion he participated in along with Donnell Brown of RA Brown Ranch, Austin Brown of Brown Ranches, Shalene McNeil with NCBA...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode, Zoetis's Dylan Preston and producer Andrea Severtson-Flemming discuss the benefits of genetic testing on commercial operations. David Cooper also talks with UNL-Lincoln ranch management specialist Aaron Berger on systems management and also the value of heifers for an operation. Then, the team discusses Tyrell's trip to the BIF Symposium in Calgary and concludes with a recap of their Independence Day celebrations, including ... wait, this can't be right ... porcupine races?...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this episode of the podcast sponsored by Zinpro , join David, Carrie, Paul and Allyson for a preview of the July issue of Progressive Cattle and the annual beef statistics poster. David tests the podcast team on just how well they know U.S. and global beef statistics. Also, Cassidy Woolsey interviews management guru Don Tyler on the principles of emotional intelligence in working with your teams. Tyrell Marchant also visits with Larry Johnson about the costs you can expect this year in feed s...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode, Clay Burtrum, a commercial cow-calf producer in Oklahoma, shares his experience with a two-year virtual fencing project with Oklahoma State University. He discusses everything from price, ease of use, and current challenges. Lastly, Elliott Dennis, an economist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses today’s high cattle prices and how, when adjusted for inflation, the prices have not surpassed the 2013-2015 levels. And new Progressive Cattle intern Allyson Dalton introd...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 9
As a cattle nutritionist, Ted Perry talks to people every day – like cattle owners with real-time problems – and translates the research into real help. Prior to joining Purina more than 23 years ago, Perry earned his master's degree in animal science from Penn State University, then worked in research at Cornell University. This episode is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC . Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through...
May 09, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, Tyrell and Ron Scott of Purina Animal Nutrition talk about the need for adapting nutrition guidelines as average cow size grows. Carrie also visits with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel, Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the current state of the Waters of the U.S. rules and where that leaves cattle producers. David, Tyrell and Carrie also discuss the recent BLM announcement about public land use.
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Starting in June 2023, antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase at your local farm store. Hear from Dr. Dan Thomson at Iowa State University as he discusses this regulatory change and how producers can obtain antibiotics going forward. And later, Dr. Brad Johnson at Texas Tech University dives into the label changes for reimplanting cattle under the same FDA issued guidance. You’ll also hear David, Paul, Tyrell and Carrie’s thoughts on these changes, as well as David’s recent open ho...
Mar 28, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In the gripping finale of our 2023 NCBA coverage, Bridgette Readel of Rural Minds discusses mental health resources in rural America; the University of Tennessee’s Troy Rowan gives producers advice on developing a bull-buying game plan; and Dave Weaber from Terrain talks through ways the industry can rebuild the national cow herd after drought. David, Carrie, Cassidy and Tyrell also preview the March issue of Progressive Cattle and bid adieu to the convention until next year.
Feb 28, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In the second of three podcasts, David and Carrie visit with more guests at the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. Among the interviews are Chance A. Farmer of Selko nutrition discussing proper distribution of mineral feeders in grazing pastures; a discussion with Los Angeles County rancher Mike Williams on the challenges, dynamics and decision-making going into grazing near urban Los Angeles; and a review of how exports are shaping up in 2023 with U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Da...
Feb 24, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In the first of three podcast episodes, Tyrell, Carrie and Cassidy sit down with guests at the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. Interviews include a discussion with David Lust of West Texas University regarding a unique project to improve quality and yield; a look at grazing management technologies with Enriched Ag’s Billy Cook; and an overview of what to expect in the cattle markets this year with CattleFax CEO Randy Blach. You don’t want to miss it!
Feb 16, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, David, Paul, Tyrell and Carrie discuss China’s population decline, the price of eggs and, just for good measure, the weather (see Paul’s column for full details.) Tyrell visits with Rachel Frost with Montana State University, and Andrew Bardwell, manager of LF Ranch in Augusta, Montana, about the university’s ranch management program that includes internship opportunities to give students some real-world experience in operating a ranch before joining the workforce. Carrie also i...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, two guests weigh in on what's ahead for agriculture in the new year. Redd Summit Advisor's Ross Bronson addresses ways producers can leverage the decline in cattle inventory, and CoBank's Brian Earnest discusses recessionary fears, rising interest rates and more. Later, David, Paul and Tyrell chat about one of TikTok's latest crazes and their predictions (or hopes) for what will bounce back in price this year.
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode, editor Carrie Veselka discusses budgeting tips and financial habits for the new year with DeDe Jones from Texas A&M University. Also, Carrie, David Cooper, Cassidy Woolsey, and Paul and Tyrell Marchant preview the December issue of Progressive Cattle and duke out the best and worst Christmas songs of all time. Special thanks to Sarah Hernandez and podcast producer Ray Merritt for their assistance in narrowing down the many, many candidates. Did your favorite song make the cu...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, Paul visits with Dave Nichols, an emeritus professor at Kansas State University about his experiences as a livestock judge and educator, discussing opportunities to bridge the gap between agriculture and consumers. David also visits with K-State ag economist Ted Schroeder about the changing elements in the cattle markets, and the potential pitfalls of mandating cash cattle markets. David, Paul and Carrie also share a preview of the November issue, and share what they're grateful...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 13
David, Carrie and Tyrell provide a rundown of AgProud.com, the new ag supersite that is now Progressive Cattle 's home. Then Tyrell checks in from the National Red Angus Convention in Kalispell, Montana. Red Angus Association of America CEO Tom Brink shares details of a survey of the feeder cattle industry that indicates producers are looking to move past skin-deep methods of cattle evaluation. RAAA commercial marketing specialist Nolan Woodruff also weighs in with the latest data for hosting a ...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, two guests from the great state of Texas join Tyrell. Ag attorney Kyle Weldon discusses open range and fence laws, and Texas A&M’s Jason Banta weighs in on cow-calf nutrition. Carrie, Paul and David discuss county fairs and the recession, then debate the merits of the Top Gun franchise.
Aug 26, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode, Cassidy Woolsey visits with Rosslyn Biggs from Oklahoma State University about the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas and some of the challenges graduating vet students face in today's climate of inflation, job demand and crushing student debt. Biggs also shares some details about Oklahoma State's networking and mentoring program for vet students and established veterinarians. Carrie, Tyrell and Paul talk about their plans for summer and some summertime traditions includin...
Jul 25, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 10
David visits with University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s ag economist Elliott Dennis on the values that can be captured through flexible grazing leases based on land output, fed cattle prices or other factors. David, Paul and Tyrell discuss heat waves in the Midwest, and Paul shares details about his visit to a new packing facility with Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This month's guest is Jason Medows, creator and host of the Ag State of Mind podcast. He visits with Cassidy about mental health in agriculture and how producers can be proactive, ways to better deal with some of the stresses that come with job, and how to help children and teens. You'll also want to stay tuned for his rule of 2 and rule of 5. Then, hear from our newest Progressive Cattle team member, Tyrell Marchant, as he, David and Paul discuss cow herd liquidation and the most memorable Fath...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, David and Carrie visit with meteorologist Matt Makens about what Mother Nature has in store for producers this year. All indications point to a La Nina-leaning neutral year for weather, which means the drought in the West will persist, and that the timing of precipitation will be critical for crop farmers this year, especially the Corn Belt. Makens also goes into more detail on how weather patterns are analyzed and forecasts are made. Also, Carrie, Paul and production editor Sar...
Apr 28, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Carrie and Paul chat with Texas A&M ag economist David Anderson about the state of global corn and wheat supplies in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its potential impact on beef producers, along with trends in the beef market and different factors that influence consumer demand. Also, Carrie, Paul and Cassidy offer a sneak peak of the April issue and debate their favorite seasonal treats.
Mar 29, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The Progressive Cattle podcast editors deliver their third and final podcast from the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in Houston. In this episode, Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax discusses the impact of beef quality on consumer demand, packer dynamics, market transparency, and some of the leverage beef producers are going to have in the cattle markets. John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef, talks about market premiums and the growth of beef quality and demand. He also discusses the growth ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Progressive Cattle podcast editors deliver their second of three podcasts from the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in Houston. In this episode, Rick Kuhn, owner of Thunder View Farms in Grahamsville, New York, talks about practices that earned an Environmental Stewardship Award honor, and the positives of the farm’s proximity to New York City. Ron Scott, Purina Animal Nutrition’s director of beef technical innovation, speaks on immunity factors related to nutrition plans, and leaky gut syndr...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
David, Paul and Carrie report their first of three podcasts from the NCBA Cattle Industry Convention in Houston. Interviews are with Travis Arp of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, Shaye Koester of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Samantha Augustine with Northeast Beef Promotions Initiative, and Cameron Mulroney, executive vice president of Idaho Cattle Association.
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Joining David, Cassidy and Paul on this episode is Lee Jones, an associate professor of beef cattle production medicine with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He discusses everything from discovering problematic patterns in calving season to balancing modified live and killed vaccines in the cowherd. Also, the Progressive Cattle podcast hosts share their thoughts on President Biden’s plan to improve beef market competition, as well as their now-irrelevant Super Bowl pic...
Jan 25, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Cassidy, Paul and David visit with University of Missouri assistant extension professor Jordan Thomas on the management variabilities that producers can prepare for in a given year. Whether it be for calving, forage or marketing, cattle producers can sometimes be their own worst enemies in managing for profit. Thomas applies system thinking that helps minimize risk. The Progressive Cattle podcast hosts also discuss the outlook for the new year.
Dec 30, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
David, Cassidy, Paul and Carrie discuss the end of 2021; and David chats with Oklahoma State's Derrell Peel about supply issues and inflation; Hector Menendez of South Dakota State introduces new model system thinking for event challenges such as drought. Cassidy shares the journey to adopting their family's first child.
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
