Progressive Cattle Podcast

Jan 24 2025 80 ep. 56 mins 22
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Join Progressive Cattle magazine editors and columnist Paul Marchant as they chew the cud on current events in the beef industry, preview the upcoming issue of the magazine, and interview some good friends from the ag community.

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Why small producers matter and managing ranch wildlife – with Bryan Sanderson and Erik Kalsta

Jan 24 2025 71 mins  
The team discusses everything from TikTok politics to Valentine's Day candy. Meanwhile, Tyrell chats with Alltech's Bryan Sanderson about the cattle cycle and how producers of all scopes and sizes will decide how and when the national cow herd will start its upswing. Finally, Tyrell talks to Erik Kalsta with Western Landowners Alliance about how producers can manage their herds pro

Canadian beef production with Chad Ross, and water issues for alfalfa with Dan Putnam

Jan 02 2025 61 mins  
In this episode, editors discuss possible impacts of tariffs, Chad Ross of Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association explains Canadian beef production, and Dan Putnam explains how water resources remain a challenge for alfalfa farmers in California.

A Fresh Approach to Virtual Fencing with Halter (Sponsored Podcast)

Dec 10 2024 13 mins  
Craig Piggott, CEO of Halter, tells the story of the largest virtual fencing company in the world. Halter passed the 250,000 collar mark in 2024 and is quickly positioning itself as a new, unique opportunity for U.S. ranchers interested in getting the most from their pastures. Craig talks about how he and Halter got started, what makes them unique and their vision to be an integral

Beef production in Saskatchewan - with Scott Wright

Nov 26 2024 65 mins  
Join the Progressive Cattle editors in a discussion about the candidates for USDA secretary, and a follow-up discussion on Trump’s named pick for the position. Scott Wright, director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence at University of Saskatchewan, visits with David and Tyrell about the facility’s research and mission in beef production. And listen in as editors s

Dogs, buzzards and ranch life humor – with John R. Erickson

Oct 24 2024 62 mins  
Tyrell sits down with John R. Erickson, author of the beloved Hank the Cowdog book series, for a meandering and insightful conversation about the animals we live and work with, recovering after wildfires, and educating the public about livestock agriculture. Then David, Carrie, Paul and Fredric debate the merits of including vegetables in your Thanksgiving dinner.

CattleCon 2025: Where the Beef Industry Meets – with Kristin Torres (Sponsored Podcast)

Oct 08 2024 21 mins  
Join Kristin Torres, Executive Director of Meetings & Events at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as she discusses CattleCon 2025 and the meetings and events that make up the premier industry event. CattleCon 2025 will take place in San Antonio, Texas, February 4-6, 2025. This episode is sponsored by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Canadian trade dynamics and what producers look for in a sale catalog – with Kent Bacus and Charley Martinez

Sep 25 2024 66 mins  
In this Progressive Cattle Podcast episode, David visits with Kent Bacus, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Beef Cattle Association at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference about trade negotiations with Canada, and Tyrell visits with Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee about a study using AI and tracking eye movement to gauge interest in what gen

To cull, maintain or expand this fall – with Elliott Dennis

Aug 22 2024 79 mins  
Join the whole Progressive Cattle crew – David, Paul, Tyrell, Carrie and Abby - as they enjoy the Cassia County Fair in Southern Idaho. They speak with Ryan Udy about the experiences of being a junior exhibitor at the county fair and all the fun that comes with it. Abby interviews Elliott Dennis, from University of Nebraska - Lincoln, as they compare the cattle market in 2024 vs.

Terminal crossbreeding and regenerative ranching -- with Mark Thallman and Josh Gaskamp

Jul 24 2024 69 mins  
Tyrell visits with Mark Thallman from the USDA's Meat Animal Research Center about the merits and drawbacks of implementing terminal crossbreeding systems. Then, the Noble Research Institute's Josh Gaskamp joins Carrie to chat about how educational opportunities for producers to better their land for long-term profitability. Finally, join the gang as they discuss the joys of county

Looking at USDA Census data - with David P. Anderson

Jul 03 2024 59 mins  
Texas A&M professor David P. Anderson visits with David Cooper to review how many operations in the beef livestock industry have been lost or consolidated in the most recent USDA Census report. And to preview the Progressive Cattle 2024 Beef Statistics poster that went out to readers, the editor crew tests their knowledge of beef production and cattle inventories in the U.S. an