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A podcast for the profit-minded cattleman. Brought to you by the Angus Beef Bulletin, we have news and information on health, nutrition, genetics, marketing and management.
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With Memorial Day family gatherings fresh on the mind, the question begs to be asked: What’s the plan for the future of the family farm? Though the upcoming Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide will include information on how to start the conversation, we couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to talk to an expert on the topic in advance. On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest, Ron Hanson of the University of Nebraska, regarding how to discuss succession plannin...
You may have heard the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Whether through genetics, management or vaccination, preventing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) concerns in your herd should be at the top of most producer’s to-do lists.On today’s episode, you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel at CattleCon 2024 where she sat down with our guests, veterinarians D.L. Step of Boeringer Ingelheim and Dave Sjeklocha with Merck, to discuss their top tips for managing your herd an...
Developing cattle in a feedlot environment is something that many have down to a science. Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin we try to bring awareness to new products hitting the market that could add value for our producers. On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guests, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant from Furst-McNess, about their recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.We thank Boehring...
From land prices, to input costs and more, there are several barriers to young producers who are either stepping into a new role within a family operation or attempting to enter the cattle business for the first time. What they may not realize, is that there is an advocate for the livestock marketing industry providing a voice on state and federal legislative and regulatory issues in an effort to support producers as a whole. On today’s episode, you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel a...
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could predict the future? Think about it! Having cattle market data ahead of time could help any producer make more informed decisions when it comes to marketing their livestock. And that insight might not be as futuristic as you think!On today’s episode you’ll hear more from Shauna Hermel and our guest Senior Animal Protein Economist Dave Weaber with Terrain Ag to discuss: Market issues looking forward 3-4 yearsCompeting meatsConsumer demandAnd more!Find more i...
Proper nutrition to support the development and continued health of breeding females can typically be found at the top of every producer’s list of concerns. But what if adding a supplement to your existing ration could potentially boost fertility and performance? Today’s host, Shauna Hermel, sat down with Elanco’s Frank White at CattleCon 2024 to discuss: Rumensin and its applicationsThe potential effect of ionophores on heifer maturity and cyclicity How proper nutrition affect...
The importance of conserving and stewarding natural resources is one thing that everyone can agree on. But where do we even begin? Whether it’s planting grass to decrease erosion, cross fencing to better manage grazing or creating wildlife habitat to encourage species diversity, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has programs and educational outlets that can help. On today’s episode you’ll hear more from our guest, Charles Kneuper, and host Lynsey McAnally on: The history of NRCS...
Delivering a quality product is something Angus producers are familiar with, but what opportunities and challenges are available as we move forward in the current cattle cycle? Today’s host, Miranda Reiman, sat down with Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra to discuss: Current market trendsWhat producers might expect in the coming yearDykstra's recent Angus University market presentationAnd more!We thank Westway Feed for their support of this episode. Find more infor...
Farmers and ranchers gathered together at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City recently to attend Commercial Cattlemen’s Day. As part of the event, Angus University hosted a panel focused on balancing the consumer and the cow. Today’s host, Radio Oklahoma Network's Ron Hayes, sat down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow who can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in. Find more information to m...
One challenge facing many producers is finding a large animal vet in their area. With fewer vet students choosing to pursue large animal medicine, bovine-focused veterinarians are becoming a hot commodity. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Imogene Hemeyer, associate veterinarian with a general veterinary clinic in Monroe City, Mo.; Kirby Latimer, a second-year vet student at the University of Missouri; and Paige Isensee, a fourth-year student at the University of Miss...
It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of, “Well, that’s how we’ve always done it.” Fortunately, change and innovation run aplenty in the cattle business.In November, the 2023 Angus Convention’s educational program highlighted innovations in the beef cattle industry and gave producers a chance to talk about challenges and opportunities they see in the future.Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with panelists Travis Mitchell of Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina ...
Regardless of where you fall within beef production, your experiences and opinions are incredibly valuable to understanding the pulse of our industry. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Clay Zwilling, president of Angus Media, to discuss why hearing from producers is so important to our mission and the project our team designed to do just that: the brand-new Industry Insights survey. They discuss: How hearing from cattle industry members helps determine the pu...
Did you know that developing replacement females to be long-lasting contributors to your herd begins well before weaning? Today’s host Shauna Hermel visited with Lee Jones of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss successful heifer development strategies and why considering protocols well in advance of weaning is advantageous for cattlemen, whether purchasing or developing their own replacements.They discuss: The building blocks of heifer development What is fetal programmingHow...
Regardless of where you fall within the beef industry, one of the many things we can agree on is our mutual goal of providing a quality product to consumers. Today’s host Miranda Reiman sat down with Glen Dolezal of Cargill Protein to discuss pressure points within the beef industry, what consumers are looking for and how the demands of consumers reflect on the beef industry as a whole.They discuss: Beef industry history and current marketsHow beef producers are continua...
With calf prices still high, producers and cattle feeders are looking for ways to further protect their investment in their livestock. Shauna Hermel had the chance to visit with Shawn Blood, managing veterinarian on the Beef Strategic Technical Services team at Zoetis, to discuss bovine respiratory disease, what producers should be looking for when identifying BRD in their own cattle, and a new product available through Zoetis that is showing promise in treating this disease. ...
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This quote from Mark Twain reminds us to look back at our past while focusing on our future. Miranda Reiman sat down with industry consultant Nevil Speer to discuss improvements in quality, how far beef markets have come and how modern consumers are choosing to spend their money.They discuss:The beef industry's focus on product improvement Opportunities for producers to capture premiums for their cattleThe importance of telling our s...
As cattlemen, there are many factors out of our control that impact operations. But how you we navigate extremely volatile markets to ensure long term success? Today’s host Miranda Reiman had a chance to chat with Dan Basse of Ag Resource Company who shed light on the U.S. and world economy, grain prices and the state of the cattle market over the coming year. They discuss:Current ag marketsHow to navigate market challengesPotential opportunities in the coming yearand more! Fin...
The relationship between commercial cattlemen and their seedstock providers is a really important one, helping producers reach operational goals.Today's host Miranda Reiman sat down with Paul Bennett, Knoll Crest Farm, to discuss the importance of that relationship and developing an understanding of genetic selection tools. They discuss:Operation goalsCustomer comfort with geneticsHow to keep the relationship strongand more! We thank Lallemand Animal Nutrition for their support of t...
Unlike a six-year-old, your calves will not come up to you tell they don’t feel good. You often find out much later when performance is already lost. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Jason Nickell with Merck Animal Health at the Cattle Industry Convention earlier this year to talk about SenseHub. Yes, they talk about the product information, but what’s really fascinating is the technology to detect disease much sooner. They discuss:Why it's so hard to figure out how much pro...
Why are genomes important for commercial cattlemen? That’s why you have a relationship with your seedstock producer, right? Well, as Troy Rowan discusses with today’s host Miranda Reiman, having that base knowledge and some practical applications as a commercial cattleman helps avoid genetic train wrecks. Today’s episode is brought to you by Westway Feed Produts, and we appreciate their support of Angus at Work. Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef...
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