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Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, X2D Ranch Ministries' Dave Shumpert joins Lauren again. He comes on today to discuss biblical stewardship, faith, and redefining success in agriculture. Through X2D Ranch Ministries and Feed the Need, Dave is using cattle to serve families in need and invest in the next generation. Dave shares how God changed his perspective on ranching, business, and family. From financial decisions and surrendering control to recognizing that our families are our first ministry, this conversation challenges producers to consider what it truly means to steward what God has entrusted to them.Links:X2D Ranch Ministries Website: https://x2dranchministries.com/Feed the Need: https://x2dranchministries.com/feed-the-needFollow X2D on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/x2dranchministriesFollow X2D on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x2dranchministries/CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Stewardship starts with recognizing that everything belongs to GodSustainable growth means working within your operation's resourcesSuccess is about your family and operation, not just their sizeYour family is your first ministrySurrender means seeking God's direction and trusting Him with the outcomeKnowing when to work and when to be still is part of faithStewardship includes caring for people, livestock, land, and relationshipsYour legacy is measured by the lives you impact, not just what you ownChapters:00:00 – Dave Shumpert Returns: An Update on Feed the Need04:17 – What Does Biblical Stewardship Really Mean?06:35 – God Owns It: Being Entrusted With Your Operation09:57 – Financial Decisions, Surrender and Trusting God17:17 – Redefining Success in Agriculture22:54 – Your Family Is Your First Ministry28:22 – Knowing When to Work and When to Be Still36:42 – A Final Word on Faith, Stewardship and God's Calling37:22 – Closing PrayerBiblical stewardship, Christian ranching, faith and agriculture, redefining success, Christian cattle producers, ranch management, trusting God, stewardship in ranching, faith and family, sustainable ranching, ranching legacy, Christian leadership, agricultural stewardship, cattle industry, cattle ranchers, ranch families, God's calling, surrendering control to God, biblical principles in business, faith-based leadership, ranch business decisions, family legacy, land stewardship, livestock stewardship, Feed the Need, X2D Ranch Ministries, Dave Shumpert, Cattle USA Daily Podcast

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Sarah Roderick, a seventh-generation agriculturalist from West Texas, joins Lauren Moylan to break down how current events, policy decisions and market volatility are affecting cattle producers. From rising input costs and tariffs to screwworm concerns and agricultural relief funding, Roderick shares why staying informed, getting involved and understanding your operation’s unique needs are essential to navigating uncertainty and building a sustainable future in agriculture.Links:Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-roderick/CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Rising diesel, fertilizer and other input costs make knowing your operation’s break-even point essentialMarket positioning starts with understanding your operation’s strengths, weaknesses and available marketing opportunitiesPolicy decisions involving tariffs, agricultural funding and animal health can directly affect ranch profitabilityStaying informed helps producers make better business decisions without trying to predict every market moveGetting involved in agricultural organizations and policy conversations gives producers a voice in decisions affecting the industryPolicymakers need firsthand perspectives from farmers and ranchers to understand regional differences and on-the-ground challengesSharing personal experiences helps consumers and decision-makers better understand agriculture’s challenges and opportunitiesDiversification and adapting to changing markets can help operations build resilience for future generationsEvery operation is different, and producers should focus on strategies that fit their own goals rather than comparing themselves to othersChapters:01:08 — From a West Texas Ranch to Agricultural Policy02:16 — Cattle Markets, Input Costs and Break-Even Prices03:17 — Finding the Right Market Position for Your Operation05:35 — Using SWOT Analysis to Build a More Profitable Ranch06:08 — How Policy Decisions Influence Cattle Markets07:51 — Why Agricultural Producers Need to Stay Informed09:39 — Getting Involved in Agricultural Policy13:41 — Why Policymakers Need to Hear Directly from Producers15:12 — Telling Your Story and Representing Agriculture16:37 — Building Resilience Through Market Uncertainty18:22 — Tariffs, Screwworm and Agricultural Relief Funds20:12 — Making Decisions That Fit Your OperationCattle markets, agricultural policy, Sarah Roderick, Cattle USA Daily Podcast, cattle market volatility, ranch profitability, cattle input costs, diesel prices, fertilizer costs, cattle break-even prices, agricultural tariffs, farm policy, ranching and Washington policy, agricultural relief funding, FSA assistance, screwworm concerns, agricultural advocacy, cattle marketing strategies, cattle market outlook, ranch management, agricultural economics, farm and ranch policy, livestock markets, agricultural resilience, ranch diversification, beef industry, cattle producers, generational ranching, agricultural leadership, farmer and rancher advocacy, cattle industry current events

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Dr. Kimberly Wellman, a researcher and professor at Tarleton State University, explains how micronutrients, cattle nutrition and muscle development influence reproductive performance, growth and carcass value. She shares why producers should look beyond visible signs of deficiencies, how nutrition affects cattle throughout their lives, and why testing water, forage and soil is key to making smarter supplementation decisions.Links:Dr. Kimberly Wellman at Tarleton State: https://www.tarleton.edu/animal-science/kimberly-wellmann/ Connect with Dr. Wellman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-wellmann-37aa50178/Dr. Wellman's Research: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kimberly-WellmannCattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Micronutrient deficiencies can reduce cattle performance before visible symptoms appearVitamin A deficiencies can contribute to reproductive losses, including early embryonic loss and late-term abortionProper nutrition from fetal development through finishing influences muscle growth, carcass weight and beef qualityMineral balance matters, since both deficiencies and excessive supplementation can create problemsWater, forage and soil testing help producers identify nutrient needs and avoid unnecessary supplementation costsSelenium requires careful management because the range between deficiency and toxicity is narrowTargeted nutrition can improve production efficiency and help producers get more value from their cattleResearch into yeast products and direct-fed microbials may offer new ways to support rumen health and cattle performanceChapters:04:05 — How Nutrition Influences Muscle Development10:20 — Why Micronutrients Matter Beyond Deficiencies13:30 — Vitamin A, Reproduction and the Cost of Losing a Calf16:00 — Selenium, Vitamin E and Mineral Balance18:37 — Connecting Nutrition to Carcass Value and Profitability24:19 — Why Producers Should Test Water, Forage and Soil27:30 — The Future of Cattle Nutrition Research at TarletonCattle nutrition, beef cattle nutrition, Dr. Kimberly Wellman, Tarleton State University, cattle micronutrients, cattle mineral deficiencies, vitamin A in cattle, cattle reproductive performance, beef cattle fertility, cattle pregnancy loss, cattle muscle development, beef carcass quality, carcass value, cattle supplementation, cattle mineral supplements, cattle water testing, forage testing, soil mineral testing, selenium in cattle, copper deficiency in cattle, magnesium in cattle, vitamin E in cattle, rumen health, direct-fed microbials, yeast feed additives, beef cattle research, cow-calf production, feedlot nutrition, cattle production efficiency, beef industry research

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Terry Quam returns to share how he hosted science teachers from major cities on his Wisconsin ranch through the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s Farm STEM program, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff. The experience gave teachers a firsthand look at cattle genetics, beef production and the work that goes into producing the beef consumers enjoy. Terry also explains how Beef Checkoff dollars are allocated, why producer education and consumer outreach matter, and how science-based information can help address misconceptions about agriculture. Links:CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:The Beef Checkoff balances immediate industry needs with long-term investmentsFarm STEM brings beef production into science classrooms beyond traditional agricultural educationHands-on ranch experiences help teachers understand cattle genetics and daily production practicesBeef production involves complex decisions from genetics and feeding to environmental managementResearch-backed education helps teachers evaluate competing claims about beef and agricultureConsumer outreach can help address misconceptions about cattle productionEducating students can build future beef consumers and attract new workers to the industryCheckoff-funded research has helped support efforts to communicate beef’s nutritional valueChapters:01:59 – How the Beef Checkoff Decides Where Dollars Go05:01 – Treating the Checkoff Like a Business06:23 – Bringing Beef Into Science Classrooms08:00 – Teaching Cattle Genetics Through Hands-On Experiences11:25 – What City Teachers Learned on the Ranch13:46 – Answering Questions About Beef and Agriculture17:46 – The Reality of Raising Cattle and Managing Costs19:24 – Seeing the Impact of Checkoff-Funded Programs21:23 – Why the Next Generation Matters23:01 – Building Beef Demand for the FutureTerry Quam, Beef Checkoff, Beef Checkoff dollars, beef demand, cattle industry, beef promotion, Farm STEM program, American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, agricultural education, consumer education, beef science, cattle genetics, beef production, beef industry outreach, science education, beef nutrition research, consumer misconceptions, future beef consumers, cattle producers, beef industry workforce, Cattle USA Daily Podcast

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Samantha Cozza-Wright is back to break down the latest cattle market trends and what they mean for producers’ bottom lines. While cattle prices have rebounded and beef demand remains strong, high diesel prices, feed costs, freight expenses and other economic pressures raise an important question: Are producers actually making money? Samantha discusses the factors influencing the market heading into the 2026 midterm elections, why tight beef supplies could continue supporting prices, and how a single packing plant closure could quickly change the outlook. Connect with Samantha:Email - [email protected] Phone - 785-940-5533CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:Strong cattle prices do not automatically guarantee stronger profit marginsTight beef supplies and solid consumer demand continue supporting the marketDiesel, freight and feed costs influence the profitability of cattle operationsPolitical uncertainty, inflation and interest rates remain important factors to watchPacking plant closures can trigger sharp market declinesLRP helps producers protect their bottom lines against unexpected price dropsNew USDA cash market reporting could improve price transparency across the Southern PlainsCompetition among packers plays an important role in cattle pricingChapters:01:03 – Cattle Prices Rebound After the Summer Sell-Off02:30 – What Midterm Elections and Fuel Prices Mean for Cattle04:19 – Tight Beef Supplies and Strong Consumer Demand06:00 – Feed Costs and Producer Profitability09:31 – Inflation, Consumer Spending and Heifer Retention12:00 – Politics and the Future of the Beef Industry16:01 – Why Producer Voices Matter17:13 – Packing Plant Closures and Market Risk18:30 – Protecting Your Bottom Line With LRP20:30 – New USDA Cash Market Reporting22:00 – Packer Competition and Market TransparencyCattle prices, cattle market update, cattle market forecast, Samantha Cozza-Wright, cattle producer profitability, beef cattle market, cattle input costs, diesel prices, cattle feed costs, beef demand, beef supply, packing plant closures, cattle market transparency, USDA cash market report, Southern Plains cattle market, Livestock Risk Protection, LRP insurance, cattle price risk management, cattle futures, feeder cattle prices, live cattle futures, beef industry outlook, cattle market analysis, Cattle USA Daily Podcast