Brands And Barbed Wire

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.   This week on Brands and Barbed Wire, we decided once again to air our second episode of The Future of Beef.  In this episode Ian, Jess and I sit down with John Schoeder manager of Dar Feedlot and discuss individual animal management and tracking.  We hope you enjoy the show and more information on the Future of Beef visit www.thefutureofbeef.com. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.   This week on Brands and Barbed Wire, I was honored to be asked to guest host a new podcast called The Future of Beef.  So Martha and I jumped on a plane and flew to Austin TX to meet Ian and Suzy Wheal of Breedr and collaborate on their new project called The Future of Beef.   We decided to share their first episode on Brands and Barbed Wire.  We hope you enjoy and we’ll be back to regularly scheduled Brands and Barbed Wire content shortly.   For more information on the Future of Beef visits www.thefutureofbeef.com.  Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today on Brands and Barbed Wire we get to hear the incredible story of Carey Portell, from her tragic accident to her inspirational recovery, her faith and her new exiting opportunity.  Carey is a national speaker and advocate for disabilities and mental health in agriculture and now the face of New Acres.   For more information on Carey visit www.careyportell.com  or New Acres visit www.newarces.org.  Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  We have an entertaining episode scheduled for you today.  As we move into the upcoming political election, we thought it would be fun to do a political roundtable episode, where we hear from political experts in agriculture and specifically the cattle business.  We’ll get their takes on the upcoming election, farm bill and politics and agriculture in general.  I really think you’re going to enjoy today’s episode as we welcome Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for NCBA, Damon Wells, legislative consultant with Hance Scarborough LLP and John Weber a Principal at Monument Advocacy.   You can learn more about Ethan at www.ncba.org, Damon at www.hancescarborough.com and John at www.monumentadvocacy.com   Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today we get the opportunity to visit with another iconic figure in the beef cattle business.  I think you’re really going to enjoy my conversation with Dr. Darrell Wilkes as we learn about his life and career in the beef cattle business.  For more information or to contact Darrell directly please go to dwilkes@gobrangus.com.  Thank you for listening. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today we get the opportunity to visit with another historic ranch north of the boarder.  We learn about the ranch, it’s history and environment, which has lead to a very unique opportunity for diversification.  I think you’re really going to enjoy my visit with Marshall, Teresa and Ryan Copithorne of CL Ranches, CL Western Town and Cows in Control.   For more information about CL Ranches LTD visit www.clranches.com, CL Western Town and Backlot visit www.clwesterntown.com and Cows In Control visit www.cowsincontrol.com   Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today we achieve another Brands and Barbed Wire first.  We get to listen and discuss with experts on our first ever Brands and Barbed Wire round table.  Join myself, Dr. Dee Griffin, Dr. Marty Rhoades with West Texas A&M University, and Ben Weinheimer with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association as we discuss greenhouse gas and it’s impact on the beef business.  To learn more please visit www.tcfa.org or www.wtamu.edu. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  This is truly a special episode, and Brands and Barbed Wire first.  Recorded Live from the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation Convention in Knoxville Tennessee comes the BIF Young Producers Symposium panel “From nothing to WOW: Innovative Producer Perspectives” Featuring Rennert Ranch, Elm Creek, Nebraska; Yon Family Farms, Spring Ridge SC; and B.R. Cutrer Brahman, Boling, Texas; So let’s have a listen to this exciting eposide of Brands and Barbed Wire.  For more information please visit www.rennertranch.com, www.yonfamilyfarms.com and www.brcutrer.com. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  We have an exciting episode for you this week on Brands and Barbed Wire.  We sit down with 44 Farms own Bob McClaren.  We learn about Bob, his background, 44 Farms and their agreement with Wal Mart, but most of all we get to listen to Bob’s passion and enthusiasm for what he’s doing and the beef business in the U.S.  We really think you’re going to enjoy our interview with Bob McClaren with 44 Farms,  Bob and welcome to Brands and Barbed Wire.   For more information on 44 Farms or Prime Pursuits please visit www.44farms.com or www.primepursuits.com or www.mcclarenfarms.com.  Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  This week we get to visit with Dr. Bob Weaber Executive Director of the Beef Improvement Federation.  We learn about Bob his work at Kansas State University and BIF and it’s upcoming Convention in Knoxville TN.  You don’t want to miss this exciting episode where we also reveal information on the exciting live recording of Brands and Barbed Wire.  For more information on the Beef Improvement Federation visit www.beefimprovement.org to register for the convention visit www.beefimprovement.org/2024-symposium/ Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we take a step back in History to learn about the first composite breed and first American breed in the United States. We sit down and visit with Lorenzo Lasater grandson of Tom Lasater founder of the Beefmaster Breed.  You can find out more about Lorenzo, their Beefmasters and their library of books at www.isabeefmasters.com. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we go back north of the boarder and speak with Lyle Miller of Highway 21 Group in Alberta Canada.  Lyle and his father Ed started out in the cattle feeding business and have transitioned that knowledge and desire for more profitable feeder cattle into their purebred Simmental and Charolais operation focusing heavily on feed efficiency. Today we’ll learn about their history and some innovative and transparent things their doing in the seedstock business.  For more information on the Highway 21 Group please go to www.highway21group.com Thanks to our sponsors B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com

Welcome back to Brands and Barbed Wire.  This week I get the chance to sit down with long time friend Marty Ropp. We’ll catch up on his business and some interesting and innovative ways he’s helping his owners and customers do a better job of producing and suppling bulls.  No matter what part of the beef industry you’re in, this is a podcast you won’t want to miss, so lets jump right in with Marty Ropp of Allied Genetic Resources.  Marty welcome to Brands and Barbed Wire.  Find more information at www.alliedgeneticresources.com.   Thanks to our sponsors B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today’s episode of Brands and Barbed Wire is one you definitely don’t want to miss. I have the honor to sit down with good friend and accomplished writer Eric Grant.  We learn about Eric what inspires him and his successful business The Grant Company. Most of all we hear about his incredible new book about the life of famous western artist Hollis Williford. If you’re like me and maybe weren’t familiar with Hollis or his work, you will be after this podcast and stay tuned until the end for a special offer from Eric. I’m sure you will enjoy getting to know Eric and Hollis in this interview. For more information on Hollis Williford and to order the book go to www.holliswilliford.com and be sure to use the code JIM for $50 off the book. If you would like to know more about the Grant Company visit www.grantcompany.net. Thanks to our sponsors B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today we have a special opportunity to speak with 3 generations that have had a significant impact on the beef cattle business, both registered and commercial.  We get to learn about ranching in California and the past, present and future of Tehama Angus Ranch.  Bill, Kevin and Bryce welcome to Brands and Barbed Wire.  To find out more about Tehama Angus Ranch go to www.tehamaangus.com Thanks to our sponsors B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com