The Cattle Call

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jordan Vander Molen with JVM Cattle from Pella, Iowa.  Jordan is an example of a first Generation Rancher with family ties to cattle and ranching.  JVM Cattle is home to South Devon, mix of various Breeds as well as Red Angus.  In addition to ranching Jordan shares his past hobby of racing and his new passion of Cattle Judging and working with juniors.  Jordan will be exhibiting and selling some select lots of Red Angus cattle and genetics this weekend on February the 11th at the Iowa Beef Expo.  Jordan likes and old fashioned phone call so feel free to reach out to him at 641.521.9917 with any questions.  For more information check out the ranch page at https://www.facebook.com/p/JVM-Cattle-Company-100064559897635/ or follow on snapchat.The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProdcutionsKC@outlook.com.

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jaclyn Wilson of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef on the Western Edge of the Nebraska Sandhills.  The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 making Jaclyn the fifth generation of Wilsons to live on the ranch.  In part 1 of this two-part episode, Jaclyn shares about the Ranch History, family coming from Holland and the importance of succession planning.  Jaclyn also shares how the ranch transitioned originally from Shorthorn cattle to Herefords then introducing Red Angus, South Devon and Simmental Genetics.  The cow herd, however, has stayed red in hide when most have gone black.  Something else the ranch has done that isn’t common for the region is carrying over feeders and running as yearlings.  Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch has a lot of International Travelers this year and a highlight for some of those travelers has been Topper a Longhorn Steer.Look for the second half continuation with Jaclyn in episode 25, she shares some of past and current enterprises, Flying Diamond Beef, Leadership roles and more.  For more information about Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch or Wilson Flying Diamond Beef, they can be reached at https://www.flyingdiamondbeef.com/ or on many social media platforms. The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with his family; Lisa, Taylor and Logan to reflect on 2023 and looking forward to 2024.  Curtis also shares that the Foundation of Mental Health Awareness and Resources is getting close and any questions or if interested in supporting to reach out to the podcast.The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with owner of the Rennert Ranch Kristian Rennert.  We experienced a little connection issue during the  interview as well as Curtis battling a cold and voice being off.  Kristian shares the story of starting out as a kid living in Denver, getting exposed to cattle and ranching through family and through his college years.  Also, shares his involvement in the Tarentaise breed early on.  He then shares starting out with his first couple of jobs to being a Field Man for the American International Charolais Association and finding a new home in Elm Creek, Nebraska.  As time passed he purchased a few cows until meeting his wife, getting married and growing more.  He then transitioned into the feed sales side before taking the leap to go out on his own having bull sales and going into the 3rd year of a female sale.Kristian's wife Becky grew up in the Herford business in Illinois and was involved in working with various associations before working for DV Auctions and getting married.  Together they raise their son on the ranch as they build their Charolais Program.  December 3rd they will be having their 3rd female sale followed by annual bull sale in the spring.  For more information about the Rennert Ranch go to https://rennertranch.com/.The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.

In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King.  Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows and other activities.  Allyssa also gives us a glimpse of the new American Royal Facility that is under construction and looking at opening dates.  In addition Allyssa gives an overview of all exhibitors and entries for the American Royal.For more information about the American Royal check out events and their new home on the website.  https://www.americanroyal.com/To watch the shows go to, https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and can be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef.  Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech.  Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to and call Wabaunsee County Kansas of the Flint Hills home.  Today they run Stocker Cattle, Cow/Calf and have a retail store for their own beef in Alma, Kansas.  Wrenn also share some of the dues and don't to starting a retail business.For more information about Pacheco Beef, check our their Facebook page or go to their website.  https://www.shoppachecobeef.com/The Cattle Call is  a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C.  If you would like to reach out to us, email CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.

In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Ty Eschenbaum with Wienk Charolais as Ty tells his story of being an active athlete in High School and getting diagnosed with Cancer.  For more information about Wienk Charolais, check out episode 17.  Ty talks about his journey to beat cancer only to face additional challenges with joints and having to seek treatments outside of the United States.  In addition he discuss the loss of the love of his life followed by a sibling.  Ty wraps up with information about his Foundation and how you may participate.  For more information about Ty's Foundation, check out the link below.https://www.tyefoundation.org/The Cattle Call is a Production of Cow Town Productions LLC.  If you have a story or would like to contact us, email us at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde has the opportunity to sit down with Lori & Galen Lori Fink of Fink Beef Genetics.  Lori & Galen share stories of growing up and on to Kansas State where they met and made their start in the Angus Seedstock Industry.  From one cow in the backyard, growing a Angus program, adding a second breed of Charolais, to marketing over 700 registered bull annually.  They also share other parts of the industry they support and running a restaurant.  In addition they talk about Galen's love of Border Collies.  For more information on Fink Beef Genetics check out their website.https://finkbeefgenetics.com/

In this episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Arnold Wienk and Ty Eschenbaum at Arnolds home in South Dakota to talk about the history of Wienk Charolais Ranch at Lake Preston, South Dakota.  Listen in as Arnold talks about his start in the Charolais breed with letter to Litton Charolais and help from his dad to his retirement sale in 2014 when the Eschenbaum Family took over the Ranch.  Ty also shares stories about his Grandpa and their first sales,  his parents coming back to the ranch to the current family members involved with the ranch.  They also talk about some of the great bulls that have come out of the Wienk Program and some of the philosophy on breeding Charolais Cattle.Tune in next week to here more about Ty and his Foundation.For more information on Wienk Charolais, visit their website.https://wienkcharolais.com/

In today's Bonus Episode of the Cattle Call, Curtis interviews a few special guest at this years recent Charolais Junior Nationals in St. Paul, MN.  If you haven't listened to episode 15 with Harlin Hecht the Show Dedicatee be sure to check it out.  Curtis sits down with one of the Co-Chairs for the event, Sydney Zehnder to talk about her family's connection to not only Charolais Cattle; Sydney's, her father Chad and sister's involvement in the Charolais Junior Leadership Programs.  They also talk about organizing the event and how the Conference is much more than showing cattle as they discuss the leadership contest held as part of the conference.Curtis then has the opportunity to sit ring side during Team Fitting Contest with the Olsen Family as Don Olsen is recognized as the Conference Dedicatee.  Don passed away about 4 years ago.  They discus his start in the Charolais Breed and his passion for Charolais cattle.  In addition discuss how Don marketed his cattle, involvement in both Kansas Charolais Association Leadership and his long time support for the Junior Program.  Don's grand-daughter Nissa wraps up telling about the current status of Olsen's Fancy Creek Charolais just north of Randolph, KS.The episode wraps up with Curtis talking with Laci Schrader who's family has deep roots in the Junior Program for Charolais as well as the roles her children are taking on.  Laci shares stories about traveling to various Junior Nationals as a Junior, Chaperone and as a parent.  Hope you enjoy this bonus episode of the 2023 Charolais Junior Nationals.  Next years Junior Nationals will be in Belton, TX.For more information about the Charolais Junior Program and updates from Junior Nationals.https://charolaisusa.com/jr-national.php

In this two part Episode Series of the Charolais Junior National, Curtis sits down with the 2023 Show Dedicatee Harlin Hecht.  They discuss Harlan's start in the Charolais Breed, successes, trips and some of the Great Females that have walked the pastures of Double H Charolais in Minnesota.  They also discuss the closing of a chapter as Double H Charolais prepare for a dispersal in October.Tune in next week as Curtis sits down with Sydney Zehnder one of the 2023 planners; the Conference Dedicatee the late Don Olsen as Curtis interviews his family and attendees at this years Charolais Junior Nationals in St. Paul, MN.For more information on Double H Charolais.https://www.doublehcharolais.com/https://www.facebook.com/DoubleHChaorlais

In this episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Anne Lampe the Manager for the Kansas Angus Association.  They discuss the recent event 150 Years of Aberdeen Angus coming to the United States with the introduction of 4 Aberdeen Angus Bull coming to Victoria, Kansas by George Grant in 1973 from Scotland.  They discus the site and colony that George Grant established at Victoria along with the history and journey of those first 4 bulls coming to Victoria.  In addition they go over events for the day as well as previous dedications for the site.For more information about the event check and the Association check out the Kansas Angus Association...http://www.kansasangus.org/http://www.kansasangus.org/150-years-of-angus-field-day-may-20-2023.htmlhttps://www.angus.org/https://www.angus.org/Pub/AngusNewsRoom/032823-150-year-celebrationAngus Association article 2008 discussed.http://www.angusjournal.com/articlepdf/thecradleofangu.pdfAngus for Me me by McLaren.https://youtu.be/xk2Oe3sUCeoFarm Progress Article discussed.https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/4-angus-bulls-and-a-dreamArticle from Kansas Historicalhttps://www.kshs.org/publicat/history/1986autumn_forsythe.pdf

Today's Episode of The Cattle Call brings awareness to the Flint Hills of Kansas and one way of doing that is with Symphony in the Flint Hills.  The Cattle Call Host, Curtis Ohlde attends this years 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills and has the opportunity to interview Sandy Carlson the event manager and Mike Holder a retired County Extension Agent from  Chase & Morris County.  Symphony in the Flint Hills is more than just one event as there are various events throughout the year.  This years Signature Event was held June 10th at the Wade Pasture near Eskridge, Kansas.  Activities started at 2 o'clock with Presentations from various speakers, covered wagon rides, stories by local musicians and poets and dancing.  At sunset (6:30 pm) the Kansas City Symphony began playing along with vocals by Connie Dover.  The concert concluded with a roundup by local Cowboys & Cowgirls bringing the yearling stockers who called the pasture their summer home by the concert attendees.  For some, to watch the cattle rounded up and drove around the concert is their number one reasons for attending.  Dancing and other activities concluded the night.  Stargazing is one of the annual events however due to the overcast clouds was cancelled for this year.Prior to the concert, Curtis had the opportunity to sit by a couple from Oklahoma City.  He asked, how many years have you been coming and why do you come.  Their answer was this was just the second year and last year was cancelled early due to storms.  As to why they simply gestured with their hands scanning over the Flint Hills with the question; who would want to miss this.For more information on the Symphony in the Flint Hills.https://symphonyintheflinthills.org/For  article from Farm Talk News about Mike Holder's Service as a Kansas Extension Agent Serving Chase County.https://www.farmtalknews.com/news/chase-county-agent-mike-holder-retires-from-record-career-serving-kansas-extension/article_89c85144-2e61-11eb-9277-774e56640ef6.html

In todays Episode of The Cattle Call which is a two part series, Curtis continues his interview with Brent Fisher a diversified Rancher from New Zealand who raises Registered Charolais Cattle, Hereford Cattle, Finishes Steers and Heifers and Commercial Ewe Program.  Brents Father Bruce, recently passed away and they discuss Bruce and his Father improving swamp type land, dairy farming and being a Pioneer of the Charolais Breed in New Zealand starting around 1968 and a little Charolais History for the UK, New Zealand and Australia.  They discuss the transition from Dairy to Charolais, early challenges of getting Charolais Genetics in New Zealand, opportunities to expand their Charolais herd, marketing the breed to gain acceptance  to the current challenges of Farming and Ranching in New Zealand.For more information about Silverstream Charolais.http://www.silverstreamcharolais.co.nz/Link to the New Zealand Charolais with article featuring Bruce Fisher.https://pivotdesign.co.nz/ebooks/2023/Charolaisebook_2023/Link to the Podcast Episode by Andy Frazier for Toplines and Tales discussing Charolais in the UK with Major David Walter.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/110-characters-in-livestock-major-david-walter/id1558473254?i=1000591668828

In todays Episode of The Cattle Call which will be a two part series, Curtis sits down with Brent Fisher a diversified Rancher from New Zealand who raises Registered Charolais Cattle, Hereford Cattle, Finishes Steers and Heifers and Commercial Ewe Program.  Brents Father Bruce, recently passed away and they discuss Bruce and his Father improving swamp type land, dairy farming and being a Pioneer of the Charolais Breed in New Zealand starting around 1968 and a little Charolais History for the UK, New Zealand and Australia.  They discuss the transition from Dairy to Charolais, early challenges of getting Charolais Genetics in New Zealand, opportunities to expand their Charolais herd, marketing the breed to gain acceptance  to the current challenges of Farming and Ranching in New Zealand.For more information about Silverstream Charolais.http://www.silverstreamcharolais.co.nz/Link to the New Zealand Charolais with article featuring Bruce Fisher.https://pivotdesign.co.nz/ebooks/2023/Charolaisebook_2023/Link to the Podcast Episode by Andy Frazier for Toplines and Tales discussing Charolais in the UK with Major David Walter.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/110-characters-in-livestock-major-david-walter/id1558473254?i=1000591668828

In todays episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Dar Giess with DLCC Ranch in Pierez, Minnesota.  They discuss the challenges of living in Minnesota along with Dar moving from Kansas to Minnesota.  In addition they talk about Dar growing up on a commercial Hereford operation in Western Kansas, College, traveling the Country with various job opportunities to settling down and calling Minnesota home.  DLCC Ranch is the home to South Devon Cattle which they discuss the history of the breed and how DLCC started in the breed.  Dar talks about his involvement in both State and National organizations as well as their upcoming sale this Saturday the 15th at the Ranch.  For more information on DLCC Ranch and South Devon Cattle, check out the ranch website and give Dar a call.https://www.dlccranch.com/

In todays episode, Curtis sits down with Maurice Rohr of Smokey Hill Charolais, Hays, Kansas.  Going over his start in the Charolais breed to today.  From sourcing hard to find genetics to promoting Charolais and marketing from his start in 1961 to today.  For more information on Smoky Hill Charolais.https://www.lhrbulls.com/smokey-hill-charolais.html

In todays The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Kenzie and Jason Flory with May-Way Farms from Lawrence, Kansas.  They discuss the history of the Flory Family in the area as the 8th generation are both on the farm.  Talk about transitioning in the 90's from a Dairy to Beef then onto a registered Angus Program.  They go over the challenges of living close to a growing Urban Community.  May-Way Farms has a bull sale March 11th and the offering.https://www.maywayfarms.com/

In this episode Curtis tells the story of the Ohlde's and history growing up in the Linn/Palmer, Kansas area to current.   Going over the good and the bad and dealing with some of the struggles which Farmers and Ranchers see in production Agriculture as examples of struggles of Mental Awareness.  In addition he talks about some of his roles with the Pipefitters.  Something he didn't go into is his role with safety and looking into fatalities and being part of a newly formed Peer Support Program dealing with Mindfulness in helping Pipefitters with Mental Health in Suicide Awareness.Mental Health & Suicide Resourceshttps://dailyyonder.com/aging-farmers-are-at-greater-risk-of-suicide-study-finds/2022/07/26/https://nfu.org/education/farm-stress-education/https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind#traininghttps://988lifeline.org/https://www.lcms.org/social-issues/mental-healthNCBA – June 9, 2022 Cattlemen to Cattlemen - Rural Minds - www.RuralMinds.orghttps://youtu.be/F3SH9vFST24 - 4 Videos

In this Episode, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Mary and Marty Vanier representing the John J. Vanier Family following the Stockyards Beef Festival and Hall of Fame Induction live outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS.  The CK Ranch has a long history in the Purebred Hereford Industry and participating in the Yards at the NWSS.  For more information on the Stockyards Beef Festival and click on the Events catalog for more on the history the CK Ranch.  https://www.stockyardsfestival.com/