Cattlemen's Call Podcast

Oct 29 2024 100 ep. 44 mins 8

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Montana rancher and broadcaster Lane Nordlund hosts this monthly “coffee talk” style podcast focusing on the producers in the beef industry. Learn and laugh together with the stories of cattlemen and women from across the country. We all have stories to tell; we all have successes and failures; we all work with family and it’s always great to talk about what is going on in the beef industry across the country.

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Producers Emphasize Loyalty During Hurricanes

Oct 29 2024 36 mins

Producers in the Southeast who have been hit by the recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton, are set back at least a month in their cattle production timelines. Florida cattlemen Alex Johns and Dale Carlton share what producers are experiencing today as they work to recover and clean up their operations after these natural disasters. They discuss the impact the support of fellow cattl

Genetic Decisions Impact More Than Just the Final Product

Oct 15 2024 57 mins

Dive into genetics with us on this episode as we talk with Kyle Caires, an Angus producer in Maui, Hawaii. Kyle emphasizes the importance of knowing your environment, whether you’re on the mainland or the Hawaiian Islands. He explains how their operation has made genetic decisions to enhance their herd and work with their many microclimates. Kyle gives advice to producers on usin

Developing Leaders in Your Employees with Sam Cossio

Sep 16 2024 63 mins

“You learn from the people that you lead.” Sam Cossio grew up in Mexico and moved to the U.S. as a teenager where he then worked for 20+ years in the cattle feeding industry. Sam has a unique story to tell and has insight on labor challenges and opportunities in the agriculture industry. His consulting business, Back to Basics, focuses on connecting people to build respectful,

Of The West with Jessie Jarvis

Sep 05 2024 59 mins

Bringing job seekers and employers together in the Western clothing and lifestyle industries is a passion for Jessie Jarvis, founder of Of The West. Jessie is an ag advocate who balances owning a business and raising a family, including two small kids, while ranching in Idaho. Jessie began Of The West from the ground up and has helped many people find their careers in cattle, lives

Prepare Yourself for the Return of La Niña

Aug 26 2024 30 mins

We welcome back a familiar face, Atmospheric Scientist Matt Makens. Matt explains his upbringing in an agricultural family that led to his passion for weather and appreciation how weather reporting can assist cattle producers. He talks about how he gathers his models and information, what the rest of 2024 looks like, and his recommendations for cattlemen and women across the countr

Chuckwagon Cooking with Kent Rollins

Aug 05 2024 39 mins

We are taking it back to the Old West this episode with Kent Rollins, chuckwagon cooking expert. Kent grew up helping his father tend cattle in Oklahoma and his passion for cooking took off when he spent time in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico with his uncle. He travels the country now with his chuckwagon, cooking for cattlemen and women and building community through good food a

Colorado Ranchers Turn Beef Entrepreneurs

Jul 24 2024 34 mins

Cameron and Deborah Fitch have established a 30-30-30-10 philosophy when it comes to the quality of the beef they are putting on plates in their restaurants and selling to their consumers. Fitch Ranch sees all segments of the supply chain with a cow-calf operation, a processing facility, and multiple restaurants which is why they’ve set such high standards for their end product.

Understanding the Value of Export Markets

Jul 09 2024 57 mins

We are getting into the weeds…or maybe the stalks… of the relationship between corn growers and cattle producers. These two industries rely on one another and make great partners to provide nutritious food for worldwide consumers. Our guests today are beef producer Jaclyn Wilson, National Corn Growers Association’s Troy Schneider, and U.S. Grains Council’s Ellen Zimmerman.

Calling All Campers, Cowboys and Cowgirls

Jun 18 2024 36 mins

Brookhill Ranch is stewarding the next generation of young leaders through a summer youth camp focused on fun, connection and Christ while also raising Hereford cattle near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Combining camp activities and cattle raising is a unique connection to food production and livestock for hundreds of children every summer at Brookhill Ranch. #cattle #livestockauctions #l

The Consequences of Your Cattle’s Diet

Jun 04 2024 37 mins

All cattle nutrition choices have a consequence whether it’s good or bad. Dusty Abney, cow-calf nutritionist, knows the costs and opportunities for profitability when it comes to proper nutrition for your herd. Abney reminds us to use accurate records to get a better return on our investments, and he gives easy-to-follow and cost-effective nutrition advice. Hear more ways you can