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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.
63 Episodes
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Scott Beck takes the Herd Report Spotlight Series to Bowen, Illinois, for a visit with Mike McClelland and Steve Peterson at Panther Creek Ranch ahead of their upcoming April 4 sale.
This conversation centers on the real-world approach behind Panther Creek—raising cattle that work for commercial producers. Mike and Steve talk through how decades of steady progress, customer relationships, and honest selection have shaped their herd. They also walk through what sets this year’s offering apart, including a deep set of bulls developed for durability and a female lineup that reflects the strength and consistency of their cow base.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Mullen, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with David Kraye of Kraye Angus ahead of their annual bull sale, April 4th, in the heart of the Sandhills. Scott gets an inside look at a program built around practical, functional cattle designed to thrive in tough range conditions. From soundness and longevity to maternal strength and real-world performance, Kraye Angus focuses on cattle that can go out and work. The conversation highlights the ranch’s multi-generational history, their no-nonsense approach to genetics, and how their environment shapes the kind of cattle they raise.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Stuart, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Kirwan Red Angus ahead of their March 25 bull sale in Bassett, Nebraska. Scott sits down with JD Kirwan and Steve Meyer to talk about the genetics behind their program, the cow families driving their success, and the Red Angus and black-red carrier bulls featured in this year’s offering.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Ottawa, Kansas, where Scott Beck visits Harris Angus Ranch ahead of their upcoming bull sale on March 28, 2026.
Scott sits down with Rodney and Billy Harris along with Justin Hobbs to talk about the program’s evolution from commercial cattle roots to a growing Angus seedstock operation. They also discuss the breeding approach behind Harris Angus, the importance of fertility and longevity, and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Riverton, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Bartels Angus Ranch ahead of their annual production sale on March 17, 2026.
Scott sits down with the Bartels family to talk about the history of their program, their commercial cattle roots, and the philosophy behind producing balanced, practical Angus genetics. They also discuss the cattle featured in this year’s sale offering and the traits that continue to drive the Bartels breeding program.
The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Griggsville, Illinois, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Musgrave Angus ahead of their 31st Annual Spring Sale on March 21, 2026.
Scott sits down with Melvin, Andy and Tyler Musgrave along with Chris Earl to talk about the history of the program, the cow families behind their success and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.
The 51st Annual Total Performance Production Sale at Wagonhammer Ranches is right around the corner, and on this edition of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, host Scott Beck travels to Albion, Nebraska, to learn more about the program behind the cattle.
Wagonhammer Ranches will host their annual sale Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m., featuring 190 bulls along with a select group of elite open heifers.
This year’s offering includes:
• 153 Angus bulls
• 37 Simmental and SimAngus bulls
• 34 elite open heifers including Angus, SimAngus, and a complete dispersion of Charolais yearling heifers
Scott visits with the Wagonhammer team about the genetics behind the offering, the long history of the program, and what commercial cattlemen can expect from this year’s sale.
Sale events begin Tuesday, March 17, with cattle on display throughout the day and a social and dinner at 5 p.m.. The sale continues Wednesday with cattle viewing, lunch at noon, and the auction beginning at 1 p.m.
If you’re looking for performance-driven genetics backed by more than five decades of breeding experience, this is a sale you won’t want to miss.
In this Herd Report Spotlight Series, host Scott Beck travels to Hay Springs, Nebraska, to visit with Seth and Katie Stock of Stock Angus ahead of their upcoming bull sale.
The Stock Angus Bull Sale is set for March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MST at Sheridan Livestock in Rushville, Nebraska, featuring a powerful lineup of Angus bulls backed by strong cow families, sound structure, and functional genetics designed for real-world cattle producers.
During the visit, Scott tours the program, studies the sale offering, and highlights several standout lots in the catalog. Seth and Katie also share the story behind their program, their focus on feet, structure, maternal strength, and proven cow families, and how tools like embryo transfer are helping move their genetics forward.
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.
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