TSCRA Talk

Jay Evans joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share tips for a successful winter at the ranch from planning for feed needs of the cattle to adverse weather events. Evans encourages the listeners to make written plans and discuss them with employees but overall, to remain flexible.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle Health & Well-Being Chairman, Wayne Cockrell of College Station, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with information about the New World screwworm. Cockrell discusses the threat to the cattle industry as well as the wildlife industry in the United States. Additionally, he shares how producers can be proactive in educating themselves and creating a plan for their operation. To learn more about NWS visit screwwormtx.org&nb...

Austin Tucker with Specialized Crop Insurance and Matt Makens of Makens Weather, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the importance of strategy in utilizing pasture, rangeland and forage insurance. Tucker shares information about PRF including location, time periods, productivity factors, coverage levels and common misconceptions. Makens comments on factors involved with long-range weather outlooks and a big-picture look at 2026. A special thank you to our episode sponsor, ...

Dee Church, vice president of Nutrition Plus, and Noah Jesko, Nutrition Plus range specialist, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss utilizing mineral when evaluating the nutritional program at a ranch. Jesko explains how samples are taken and evaluated to create a custom mineral plan. Additionally, Church shares insight into the technological advances utilized in mineral evaluation. Learn more about Nutrition Plus at Nutritionplus.biz.

Dr. Ron Gill, professor and extension livestock specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss best practices of cattle transportation. From equipment and facility evaluations to loading considerations, Dr. Gill shares valuable insight for cattlemen. Resources: RanchTV - https://www.youtube.com/@RanchTV BQA.org