Kayla Jennings with Jennings Ventures and Tucker Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share their knowledge and experience in direct-to-consumer beef sales. With two different approaches to beef sales, the conversations provide valuable insight as they share their experiences. Learn more at jenningsventurescattle.com and rabrownranch.com . Resources: Texas Beef Council resources AgriLife Extension handbook US Foods Meat Buyers Guide...
Jun 23, 2025•30 min
Bill Fox, central region program manager for National Grazing Lands Coalition, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the programs NatGLC offers, including Legacy Landscapes. The mission of the National Grazing Lands Coalition (NatGLC) is dedicated to providing voluntarily ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands for their adaptive uses and multiple benefits to the environment and society through science-based technical assistance, research and education....
May 09, 2025•21 min
Mike Turner, manager of Blue Ranch located near Dumas, Texas, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss their holistic resource management approach. Turner shares how the conventionally grazed ranch was transformed into a rotational grazing system with focus on forage, wildlife, water and soil health. The Blue Ranch received the 2024 Texas Outstanding Rangeland Stewardship Award and the 2024 NCBA Region IV Environmental Stewardship Award.
Apr 29, 2025•23 min
Dr. Kate Rogers, executive director of the Alamo Trust, the non-profit organization responsible for the daily operations of the Alamo historic site, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the ties of ranching in Texas and the Alamo as well as The Alamo Statewide Stampede. The public fundraising challenge among the 254 counties in Texas is accepting financial donations as well as proceeds from livestock sales. Learn more at www.thealamo.org/livestock ....
Mar 27, 2025•18 min
Macy Ledbetter, wildlife biologist and president of Spring Creek Outdoors, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, the best practices, challenges and strategies for landowners looking to balance livestock and wildlife management. Ledbetter brings his experience with Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as years of consulting for landowners across the state of Texas, to the conversation.
Feb 28, 2025•25 min
Sarah Franklin, Texas Farm Credit vice president branch manager in Pleasanton, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the basics of an ag loan. Franklin outlines both long-term loans and short-term loans such as operating loans, as well as documentation needed for the application process. She shares the five C’s they take into consideration when evaluating a loan – character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions, in addition to valuable insight on the loan process. Additional i...
Jan 29, 2025•22 min
As produced water management and filtration have evolved, so have opportunities for financial incentives. The question of ownership of the produced water now stands with the Texas Supreme Court. Attorney Jim Bradbury joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with insight into the changing landscape of produced water.
Dec 11, 2024•17 min
This thing is legendary! Matt Brockman, director of communications, and Stefan Marchman, livestock show director, both with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the history of the FWSSR, which included cattle shows during the Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention in the early 1900s. Additionally, Brockman and Marchman discuss the growth of the Will Rogers Memorial Center with the addition of Dickie’s Arena plus renovations taking place in...
Nov 25, 2024•24 min
Utilizing yearling bulls allows the opportunity for accelerated genetic gain and extended working life of a bull. Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host , Kristen Brown, to explain bulls growth from puberty through sexual maturity and breeding readiness, specifically focused on yearling bulls being turned out with cows at 13-15 months of age. Body condition throughout the bulls life is a key factor that he discusses that impacts succe...
Oct 04, 2024•23 min
A USDA survey revealed Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damage and livestock production due to feral hogs. The 87th Texas Legislature tasked Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to determine the effectiveness of warfarin-based toxicant on feral hog; John Tomeček, associate professor of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife Research, joins TSCRA Talk to share the findings of the study. Episode 57 is brought to you by Invo...
Sep 16, 2024•22 min
Dagan Lynn, executive chef for the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner brand, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with fresh insight when it comes to cooking beef. He shares the versatility of beef as consumers re-create meals from around the world at home. And he touches on a classic recipe that sparked online debate as every family has their special touch which they feel quite strongly for. Tune in for inspiration and visit www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com for recopies as well as ...
Aug 22, 2024•17 min
As the Texas Beef Checkoff celebrates 10 years of establishment, TSCRA Talk host Kristen Brown gleans the history of the state Checkoff from former executive vice president of the Texas Beef Checkoff, Richard Wortham. Wortham worked for the Texas Beef Council for 30 years, 23 of which he served in the role of executive vice president. He shared the initial spark of conversation of a state Checkoff that took place in 2004, which then led to state organizations moving forward to create and establi...
Jul 16, 2024•57 min•Ep. 54
Gilly Riojas, board member of the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown to discuss the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program. As the application is open May 1-31 and November 1-30, Riojas shares the importance of investing in the future of the beef industry and providing working capital to do just that. Texans and Oklahomans who are involved in ranching, from veterinary clinics to packing plants, are invited to apply. Additionally, R...
May 15, 2024•15 min
Carl Ray Polk, TSCRA President, from Lufkin, Texas, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss his insight in the current challenges of ranching and the future of TSCRA. Polk’s passion for providing educational opportunities for cattlemen to thrive in the industry is evident. Two top priorities for Polk during his two-year tenure is to provide value for members is number one, keeping a close eye on numbers – both cattle inventory numbers and TSCRA membership numbers. Additionally, Polk sha...
Apr 26, 2024•23 min
The latest research shows that consumers love beef! Jessica Finck, Ph.D., who works in the value chain and consumer affairs area of Merck Animal Health, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the latest trends with consumers and beef. Finck discusses key factors that impact consumer buying decisions and how they have shifted in the current economic climate. She also breaks down top label claims that different generations look for at the grocery store. Specifically looking at the price ...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min
Frank McLelland, vice president of the executive committee at the National Ranching Heritage Association, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the museum and the latest addition – the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center. The museum encompasses 19 acres and includes 55 historic structures that capture the history of ranching for the past 200 years. McLelland shares that John R. Erickson and Hank the Cowdog serve as tour guides in the Ranch Life Learning Center, which gives visi...
Mar 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 50
Dr. Nathan Canaday, 6666 ranch horse division manager and resident veterinarian, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the importance of properly caring for horses at the ranch which includes routine vaccination programs as well as hoof and teeth care. He emphasizes the value of working with a trusted veterinarian to make a management plan tailored to the work and goals of the ranch. Additionally, Canaday shares insight into cold and warm weather care which both include keeping horses...
Feb 05, 2024•23 min
Scott Williamson, TSCRA Executive Director of Law, Brand and Inspection Services, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss opportunity and awareness around the upcoming total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. As some ranches will open their gates to welcome visitors, he explains the importance of properly communicating expectations as well as having liability forms signed and the proper insurance in place. For those who do not plan to have guests at their ranch, Williamson dis...
Jan 02, 2024•18 min
James Clement, III, with EarthOptics joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for a high-level discussion on the impact of carbon on the cattle industry. As a multi-generational rancher, Clement shares his experience with carbon sampling on a variety of land types during his time at the King Ranch which sparked his interest carbon and soil sampling. Clement goes into the detail about the different segments involved in the carbon conversation. Through the conversation he shares how the misconception...
Nov 28, 2023•21 min
Kent Rollins, renowned chuck wagon cook, along with his wife, Shannon, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown to discuss their path in taking the history and heritage of ranching and beef to a national audience. Raised on the Red River near Hollis, Oklahoma, Kent grew up working cattle with area cowboys and learned the art of cooking with his mother at a young age. As opportunities arose, Kent cooked for cowboys on open fire across the U.S. which eventually led to numerous TV appearances on shows i...
Nov 01, 2023•23 min
TSCRA executive director of government relations, Melissa Hamilton, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with insight on three Propositions on the ballot for the November 7 election. Hamilton encourages cattlemen and landowners to vote yes on Propositions 1, 6 and 8. Hamilton shares that Proposition 1 - protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture and wildlife management – is vital to the future of our industry and, ultimately, the survival of our country...
Oct 11, 2023•18 min
Emily Lochner, executive director of engagement and education at Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and a seedstock producer, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for an in-depth conversation about EPDs. Lochner shares the background on EPDs and how they have continued to evolve as gene technology improves through DNA analysis. She discusses the importance of evaluating the goals of the operation to know which EPDs will be impactful in the progeny. Additionally, Lochner goes in...
Sep 27, 2023•20 min
Curt Pate, a renowned livestock handling clinician, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about his experiences that led him down the path of stockmanship at the ranch as well as his insight on the impact it has to the ranchers bottom line. Pate describes his childhood as incredible as he shares about growing up in Montana with family in a variety of segments of the livestock industry. He says he has always had a sensitive spot for animals and is always up for an adventure which led him ...
Aug 23, 2023•40 min
Aljoe says that the grazing principles are the most beneficial management tool in managing forages, lands and grazing landscape. He goes into detail about soil management, forage care, human involvement as well as profitability. Aljoe emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, it all has to come together. Rest and recovery, while often lumped together, he explains there is a key difference when it comes to grazing. Additionally, Aljoe talks about how to implement regenerative grazing prac...
Jul 14, 2023•25 min
Cattlemen and corn grower Wesley Spurlock visits with TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown about the interdependence of cattle and corn on each other. Spurlock farms and runs cattle throughout the Texas Panhandle and is a past president of the National Corn Growers Association. Spurlock discusses how the growth of feedyards and cattle production increased the need for corn and how that relationship continues to grow, touching on dry distillers grain. He says the two industries are tied so closely toge...
Jun 14, 2023•16 min
Compass Ag Solutions’ Bryan Vasseur, chief operating officer, and Garren Bellis, business and risk management consultant, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for a high-level discussion on the cattle market. Vasseur starts by explaining the fundamentals that impact and drive the market, going in-depth on seasonals and the cyclical pattern of the markets that create the highs and lows of the year. He discusses similarities and differences between the cash and futures markets. Bellis shares about...
May 18, 2023•20 min
Scott Williamson, TSCRA Executive Director of law enforcement and theft prevention, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss a prevalent issue on the rise – fraud. Williamson discusses how utilizing the internet, while convenient, opens the door for misrepresentation of the items such as cattle, horses or hay. Williamson emphasizes the importance of utilize credible sources to locate commodities which could be a trusted website that specializes in selling the item or find a reference tha...
Apr 13, 2023•18 min
Tucker Brown, NCBA 2022 Beef Advocate of the Year, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about his social media platforms. A sixth-generation rancher, Brown has more than 176,000 followers on Tik Toc and 52,000 plus on Instagram and received a combine 5-6 million views per month on average. Brown shares how the R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton, Texas has historically hosted student tours throughout the year; however, during the 2020 COVID pandemic when the students were not traveling th...
Mar 29, 2023•20 min
Attorney Jim Bradbury joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the importance of ranching operations being set up as a separate legal entity, diving specifically into limited liability companies. Bradbury comments on the advantages including liability protection and ease of use. He encourages the listeners to take their business seriously by taking the time to set up the LLC and being diligent in maintaining the paperwork, especially when there are partnerships. Additionally, Bradbury of...
Feb 06, 2023•18 min
Will Durrett, rancher and Superior Livestock rep, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss value-added opportunities for ranchers to maximize profits. Durrett shares insight on value-added opportunities starting with a comprehensive vaccination program, backgrounding calves and being BQA certified. Additionally, heal so discusses producer-verified programs and, going a bit deeper, programs that require a third-party audit.
Jan 09, 2023•21 min
