Brands And Barbed Wire

Oct 18 2024 57 ep. 57 mins 4

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Brands and Barbed Wire is a beef cattle podcast where Jim Johnson takes you behind the brands and looks through the barbed wire at the most iconic and historic beef cattle ranches in the world. We'll sit down and hear stories from prominent beef cattle operations and visit with the influential people who shaped the industry. So sit back, kick off your boots and prepare to be entertained and astounded as Jim introduces you to those captivating stories rarely, if ever been told.

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Brands and Barbed Wire Political Roundtable

Oct 18 2024 72 mins

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

Dr. Darrell Wilkes

Oct 02 2024 77 mins

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 [email protected]

CL Ranches LTD, CL Western Town and Cows In Control

Aug 12 2024 72 mins

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 Wester

Greenhouse Gas Round Table

Jul 05 2024 73 mins

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

BIF Young Producers Symposium Panel Live Show

Jun 15 2024 72 mins

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

Bob McClaren of 44 Farms

Apr 30 2024 69 mins

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 re

Dr. Bob Weaber with the Beef Improvement Federation and Kansas State Univeristy

Apr 17 2024 75 mins

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

Lorenzo Lasater and the History of the Beefmaster Breed

Mar 24 2024 45 mins

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.isabeef

Lyle Miller, Highway 21 Group

Mar 08 2024 62 mins

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 heavil

Marty Ropp Allied Genetic Resources

Feb 23 2024 71 mins

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 ju