TSCRA Talk

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association•tscra.org

In this podcast from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, host Kristen Brown visits with guests from and adjacent to the industry, discussing topics of interest to cattle raisers, wildlife managers and landowners.

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COVID-19 and cattle raisers

The effects of COVID-19 have raised a lot of questions for cattlemen. Joining host Kristen Brown for the May 2020 episode of TSCRA Talk are Kaleb McLaurin, executive director of government and public affairs; Jeremy Fuchs, director of public affairs; and Peyton Schumann, director of government affairs. They shed light on navigating government programs (no matter how small your cattle operation is!) and funds available as well as relaxed regulations to ensure the supply chain continues to functio...

May 04, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Checking in on your state Checkoff

Consumers have many options (and questions!) when it comes to selecting their protein. Rachel Chou, director of consumer marketing at the Texas Beef Council, shares how the producer-funded state checkoff works to tell the story of beef and how it fits into a healthy lifestyle. Chou and TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, visit about BBQuest and the Beef Team, as well how the Texas Beef Council is meeting consumers where they are. Additionally, Stacy Fox, executive director of events and education at...

Apr 20, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Estate planning in five steps

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, agriculture law specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, walks listeners through five steps of estate planning. One size does not fit all when it comes to transition planning. Therefore, Lashmet encourages listeners to take the time to sit down and have the important conversations about the direction and future of the business, and then follow through to create the official documents. Later, TSCRA's Director of Publi...

Mar 20, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Cattle raisers go to the White House

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Robert E. McKnight joins us to talk about his experience of attending the historic USMCA signing at the White House and the importance of the new trade agreement to cattlemen. Having been in a leadership role with the association since 1989, McKnight is passionate about being a part of the association. He shares his perspective on the importance of membership and engaging to keep the cares and concerns of cattlemen relevant in the chang...

Feb 17, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Criminals don't take holidays

Welcome to the inaugural episode of TSCRA Talk, a podcast from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. TSCRA Special Ranger Wayne Goodman joins us to talk about what his role entails, tips for cattlemen and landowners and a few stories about cases he’s investigated. Later, Stacy Fox, the association's executive director of events and education, tells us about the upcoming Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo in Fort Worth March 27-29.

Jan 18, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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