Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

Oct 28 2024 87 ep. 22 mins 11
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A podcast sorting through the issues impacting California's ranching families and producers.

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S4 E22: Sorting through new research on wolf diets in California

Oct 28 2024 27 mins  
Dr. Ken Tate, a UC Davis Professor of Extension in Rangeland Management and Dr. Tina Saitone, a UC Davis Professor of Extension in Livestock and Rangeland Economics, share about the wolf research in California they have been working on the last three years.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

S4 E21: Sorting through CCA's recent legislative successes in Sacramento

Oct 14 2024 28 mins  
On this final legislative recap episode of the year, hear CCA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur explain how CCA's priorities in the 2023-2024 Legislative Session shook out now that the Governor’s deadline to act on all bills has come and gone. Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

S4 E20: Sorting through the new cattle traceability rule that goes into effect on Nov. 5

Sep 30 2024 23 mins  
Dr. J.J. Goicoechea, a Nevada rancher and the Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, answers questions ranchers may have about the new USDA traceability rule going into effect on Nov. 5. Hear why J.J. believes this change to make tags electronically readable, not just visually readable, needed to happen, and more about traceability in this episode.Episode Resources:Visit

S4 E19: Sorting through the current state of California dairies with Jack Hoekstra

Sep 16 2024 15 mins  
California dairyman and CCA Feeder Council Vice Chair Jack Hoekstra talks with Katie about what concerns and opportunities are top of mind for California dairy producers almost three quarters into the year.Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

S4 E18: Sorting through the role of the Cattle Council’s Response Fund

Sep 02 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, California Cattle Council Executive Director Justin Oldfield explains why 10% of the Council's annual budget is put into a response fund, of which dollars are only deployed if an emergency or a potentially significant disruption to California's cattle industry arises.Hear how this response fund is proving to be vital and about the special educational campaign it is

S4 E17: Sorting through what the Corporate Transparency Act (a new federal law) could mean for your business

Aug 19 2024 17 mins  
This episode is focused on getting everyone up to speed on a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act. It is a law that was passed in 2021 and is now being enforced, with deadlines quickly approaching—which if you miss could result in extreme fines. If your farm or ranch has 20 or fewer employees, is structured as a corporation, LLC, or filed registration paperwork with the

S4 E16: Sorting through CCA’s top wins so far this year // Part 2: What is and isn't in the $10 Billion Climate Bond

Aug 05 2024 24 mins  
This November California voters will see a $10 Billion Climate Bond on their ballots. CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur shares about the win teased in the prior episode—keeping funding for alternative protein research and development out of the Climate Bond. In this part two episode, also hear Kirk share about some of the aspects CCA members may be pleased to

S4 E15: Sorting through CCA’s top wins in Sacramento so far this year // Part 1

Jul 22 2024 26 mins  
CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur outlines a few of the most important wins CCA has secured in the last few months for California's cattle producers and ranching families. In this part one of two episodes hear about CCA's success in:Stopping two very problematic water rights bills that were introduced at the beginning of this Legislative SessionSecuring dollars

S4 E14: Sorting through over 25 years of the California Rangeland Trust

Jul 08 2024 32 mins  
In 1998, members from the California Cattlemen’s Association joined together to form the California Rangeland Trust (CRT). Now over 25 years later, CRT has permanently protected close to 400,000 acres. To discuss CRT's goal's and explain what conservation easements are, CRT Chief Executive Officer Michael Delbar and Vice Chair of CRT's Board of Directors Clayton Koopmann, join Ka

S4 E13: Sorting through WVM's restructuring, the July video sale and the importance of auction yards with Jake Parnell

Jun 24 2024 21 mins  
On this episode, Jake Parnell makes his debut on Sorting Pen to discuss Western Video Market’s recent restructuring, give an outlook on the July WVM sale and discuss the importance of auction yards. Jake recently became president and chair of the board for Western Video Market. He is also a professional auctioneer, owner and president of Cattlemen's Livestock Market, co-owner of