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The Herd Report is the podcast dedicated to cattle breeding and genetics.
Each week, host Scott Beck sits down with producers from across the country to discuss the genetics they’re using in their herds, why they choose them, and how those decisions are shaping their operations.
Whether you’re a breeder, a cattleman, or simply passionate about improving livestock, The Herd Report delivers real conversations and practical insights straight from the people making it happen.
Produced in partnership with the Rural Radio Network.
Each week, host Scott Beck sits down with producers from across the country to discuss the genetics they’re using in their herds, why they choose them, and how those decisions are shaping their operations.
Whether you’re a breeder, a cattleman, or simply passionate about improving livestock, The Herd Report delivers real conversations and practical insights straight from the people making it happen.
Produced in partnership with the Rural Radio Network.
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The Genetic Opportunity Bull Sale is set for Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. CT in Purdum, Nebraska — and this is a set of Angus bulls you need to see.
In this Herd Report Spotlight, Scott sits down with David Medeiros of Rancho Casino Angus and Tyson Cox of Cox Ranch to talk about the philosophy behind their program: calving ease, performance, maternal strength, and proven genetics stacked deep in the pedigree.
You’ll hear about:
The consistency behind the Bomber × Constable program
Multi-generation calving ease bulls built for commercial cattlemen
The powerful Double Down sire group
Blockade, Corporate and Broadcast sons
Volume discounts (buy 5, get 5% — buy 10, get 10%)
Semen availability on key herd sires
With generations of calving ease influence and cows that trace back to proven maternal lines, this offering is built for ranchers who want live calves, heavy weaning weights, and cows that stay in the herd.
Herd Report host Scott Beck is on location in North Platte, Nebraska at TD Angus with Trey Wasserburger for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about bull sales in the country.
TD Angus will sell 400+ Angus bulls on March 20 at the ranch — including 160 fall bulls, 240 yearlings, 1,000 commercial females and ranch horses. The sale will also stream live on LiveAg.
In this Spotlight Series episode, Trey explains:
Why docility and feet are driving demand right now
The balancing act between ranchers, feeders, packers and retailers
Why bigger isn’t always better in today’s beef supply chain
How Clearview is emerging as a potential herd-changing sire
Why cow power — not just EPDs — still wins
You’ll also hear the story behind TD Angus’ growth since purchasing the historic Rishel Ranch in 2017 and how their “Most the Best” philosophy is about the journey — not the destination.
If you’re serious about fertility, structure, early maturing Prime cattle and building cows that last, this is one you won’t want to miss.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to northeast Kansas to visit with the Hauschel family of Rockin’ H Cattle Company ahead of their 3rd Annual Production Sale on March 22, 2026.
This is a program built on real-world functionality. Fertility. Longevity. Structure. Cows that last.
If you sell calves by the pound and build cows to last, this episode is for you.
T-Bone Angus is celebrating 70 years of raising registered Angus cattle — and their 30th Annual Brookhouser T-Bone Angus Bull Sale is set for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Atkinson Livestock Market in Atkinson, Nebraska
In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we visit the ranch just west of Brunswick, Nebraska, with Alex Brookhouser to walk through a powerful set of bulls built for longevity, maternal strength, structural integrity and real-world performance.
What happens when two longtime A.I. and seedstock professionals decide the industry needs a better way?
On this episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Breeder Link founders Lex Carter and Robert Whitacre to talk about their breeder-driven, owner-operated semen marketing company focused on real-world, maternally built cattle.
With decades of experience at major A.I. studs, Lex and Robert saw a gap in the industry. Too many good bulls were being overlooked. Too much emphasis was being placed on extremes. And too many breeders were losing control of their genetics.
Breeder Link was built to change that.
We discuss:
Why fertility and longevity still drive profitability
The importance of proven cow families
How their shipping model saves customers money
Why they don’t chase “wild numbers”
And how their win-win philosophy supports both bull owners and commercial cattlemen.
If you believe the middle isn’t flashy — but it keeps you in business — this episode is for you.
This week on Herd Report, we travel to Amherst, Colorado to spotlight Vision Angus and their powerful, maternal-focused Angus program.
Brent and Austin Veesenmeyer are building cattle with a clear vision: functional, fault-free, profit-driven genetics that work for commercial cattlemen. Their focus is simple — strong cows first. The bulls are the byproduct.
From standout Judgment sons and elite Deep Water progeny to a jaw-dropping set of Craftsman calves and a special Armstrong flush, this offering blends cow sense with modern science. Foot quality, udder integrity, disposition, performance and carcass merit — all without sacrificing the kind of maternal strength that keeps ranchers profitable.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Linwood, Nebraska, for a visit with Macholan Angus ahead of their 6th Annual Production Sale.
The Heart of the Herd Sale is set for March 4th at 1 PM at the Rawlins County Fairgrounds in Atwood, Kansas — and Klein Ranch is bringing a powerful set of Simmental and SimAngus genetics.
In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Heath Klein of Klein Ranch to break down the program, the philosophy, and the bulls that are built to work in real-world commercial environments. From all-purpose and terminal sires to maternal standouts and calving-ease options, this offering is designed with the customer in mind.
We cover:
Customer-driven sire group organization
Outcross red genetics with serious carcass power
Maternal-focused bulls built for longevity
High-growth terminal prospects
Commercial replacement heifer program with AI and bred options
Delivery and volume discounts
If you’re looking to capture hybrid vigor and added pounds at weaning, this is a sale worth your attention.
Kester Herefords of Clearwater, Nebraska is gearing up for their annual production sale on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the livestock market in Atkinson, Nebraska.
This year’s offering includes:
Yearling bulls
Fall bulls
Commercial Hereford heifers
F1 black baldy heifers
Red white face heifers
New for 2026, Kester Herefords is hosting a special Sale Preview Event on Saturday, February 21 in Clearwater. Join them from 1–5 p.m. for cattle viewing at their facility east of town, followed by a prime rib supper from 5–9 p.m. at the Clearwater Legion Hall. Business partners and fellow cattle producers are invited for a great night of networking and fellowship.
Sale day begins at 1 p.m. on March 2, with lunch provided at the sale barn café. Online bidding will be available through DVAuction.
If you’re looking for quality Hereford genetics and productive commercial females, this is a sale you won’t want to miss.
We’re back in Linwood, Nebraska at B-Gee Angus for a special Herd Report Spotlight episode featuring their 41st Annual Private Treaty Sale.
Brian and Cliff Goff walk us through a deep, consistent set of 47 yearling bulls — from powerful Gable, Architect, and Fair-N-Square sons to impressive home-raised cleanup sires that flat get it done. We also dive into standout females, proven cow families, and the philosophy behind private treaty marketing that has kept repeat customers coming back for generations.
Brent Voss joins us from Dexter, Iowa, to preview the 2026 Voss Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale on February 28. We break down the powerful Throttle, Harvester and Hollywood sire groups, the influence of 92-75 and 31-74, and a deep set of donor-quality females.
In this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to the Nebraska Sandhills to visit Sitz 36 Angus, owned and operated by Cody and Melissa Sitz.
With a fourth-generation Angus legacy dating back to 1923, the Sitz family continues to build cattle centered on maternal-driven performance — balancing calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and long-term profitability.
Ostrand Angus Ranch, owned by Kory and Danielle Ostrand, will host its 25th Annual Production Sale on February 18th at the ranch south of Ansley, Nebraska.
This family-run program focuses on balanced genetics — fertility, maternal strength, performance, and carcass value — all developed in real-world Nebraska conditions. Bulls are raised with space, athleticism, and structural soundness in mind.
Highlights include:
Powerful sons of Merit, Man in Black, Gunner, and Resolution
Home-raised herd sires shaping the future of the program
A deep, high-quality set of registered females
Celebrating the 25th sale
If you’re looking for cattle that combine longevity, performance, and phenotype — this is one you won’t want to miss.
Sale starts at 1 PM CST. Bid in person or online via DV Auction.
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to southwest Minnesota to preview the 14th Annual Production Sale hosted by Bullerman Angus and K&J Angus.
Tyler Bowman and Keith Mosier walk through a powerful, consistent offering built on proven cow families, disciplined mating decisions, and a strong focus on maternal quality and performance. This year’s sale features 50 Angus bulls and 25 females, including ET flush brothers, calving-ease options, performance bulls, and elite replacement females.
The conversation highlights standout sire groups, uniformity across the offering, disposition, foot quality, and how stacking proven cow families continues to drive results for both commercial and seedstock operations.
Sale Details:
Hawk Angus Farms is preparing for its 3rd Annual Bull and Female Sale on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and we traveled to Goodson, Missouri, to take a deep dive into the program.
In this Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit with Sam Hawk and Logan Hawk as they walk us through a powerful set of Angus bulls and females developed with longevity, soundness, and real-world functionality in mind.
From bulls raised in large, rugged pastures to emphasize feet and structure, to a cow herd built around maternal strength and fertility, Hawk Angus focuses on cattle that work — not just look good on paper.
The sale offering includes:
Athletic, gentle bulls developed without corn
Deep, productive females backed by proven cow families
Select lots with retained interest and spring possession opportunities
In this special Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, we’re on location with the Lemke family at Lemke Cattle ahead of their February 13, 2026 bull sale at the Lemke Sale Facility in Lawrence.
We walk through the cow herd, donor females, and the genetics behind this year’s offering—covering Red Angus, Angus hybrids, and age-advantaged bulls built for soundness, fertility, and longevity. Randy and Tanner share their breeding philosophy, why feet and udders come first, and how they balance phenotype with performance to produce cattle that work for commercial operations.
We also dive into sale details, volume discounts, online bidding options, and how Lemke Cattle continues to support programs like Beef in Schools through their Golden Boy fundraiser.
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Curt Nagorske of Nagorske Brothers Angus to preview the February 19, 2026 bull sale at the Kimball Livestock Exchange in South Dakota.
The conversation takes a detailed walk through the catalog, touching on fall bulls, spring yearlings, flush brothers, heifer bulls, and power bulls — along with honest insight into how Curt and his brother Mike evaluate cattle beyond just numbers.
In this episode:
How Nagorske Brothers builds cattle for longevity
Evaluating fall vs. spring-born bulls
Where EPDs help — and where they don’t
Why phenotype, feet, and structure still matter
Elite donor cows and flush opportunities
Sale-day logistics and bidding options
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Lori and Ashley Wagner of Sonderup Angus, a family-operated Angus program based near Genoa, Nebraska, ahead of their Feb. 24, 2026 bull and female sale.
The conversation traces the history of the herd, from 4-H beginnings to a rebuilt cow base centered on depth, thickness, maternal strength, and disposition. Lori and Ashley explain why phenotype still matters, how they use AI and ET responsibly, and what buyers can expect in this year’s offering.
In this episode:
The Sonderup Angus family story
Why maternal cows drive long-term success
Balancing show-ring appeal with real-world function
Bulls and females built for longevity and usability
Sale-day details and buyer expectations
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to Caddo, Oklahoma, to preview the 15th Annual President’s Day Angus Bull & Female Sale hosted by Penz Angus Ranch and Albrecht Ranch Angus.
Kelly Albrecht and Jeff Penz reflect on 15 years of selling together and explain how a disciplined, female-focused breeding philosophy has shaped one of the most respected sales in the region. The discussion highlights aged fall bulls, uniform sire groups, volume buying opportunities, and the pride behind an event that draws buyers from across the country.
In this episode:
Why females are the foundation of the program
How fall-born bulls add value for commercial herds
The advantage of consistency and uniformity
What buyers can expect in the 2026 offering
Sale-day logistics and bidding options
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we sit down with Jon Janssen of Janssen Angus to preview the February 7, 2026 bull sale, held at the ranch in Earlham, Iowa.
Janssen Angus is built on five generations of seedstock lineage and a cow herd sourced entirely from Schaff Angus Valley families. The discussion dives deep into pedigrees, cow longevity, sire selection, and why disciplined breeding decisions are paying off in one of the strongest bull offerings the program has produced.
In this episode:
The Janssen Angus breeding philosophy
Why cow families drive long-term success
IVF and embryo transfer done with restraint
A sire-by-sire walk-through of the bull offering
Flush brothers, outcross bulls, and maternal power
Sale-day details and buyer expectations
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