TSCRA Talk

Feb 27 2025 61 ep. 21 mins 7
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In this podcast from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, host Kristen Brown visits with guests from and adjacent to the industry, discussing topics of interest to cattle raisers, wildlife managers and landowners.

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Balancing wildlife and livestock

Feb 27 2025 25 mins  
Macy Ledbetter, wildlife biologist and president of Spring Creek Outdoors, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, the best practices, challenges and strategies for landowners looking to balance livestock and wildlife management. Ledbetter brings his experience with Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as years of consulting for landowners across the state of Texas, to the conversation.

Ag Loan 101

Jan 29 2025 21 mins  
Sarah Franklin, Texas Farm Credit vice president branch manager in Pleasanton, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the basics of an ag loan. Franklin outlines both long-term loans and short-term loans such as operating loans, as well as documentation needed for the application process. She shares the five C’s they take into consideration when evaluating a loan – ch

411 on produced water

Dec 11 2024 16 mins  
As produced water management and filtration have evolved, so have opportunities for financial incentives. The question of ownership of the produced water now stands with the Texas Supreme Court. Attorney Jim Bradbury joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with insight into the changing landscape of produced water.

History runs deep with FWSSR

Nov 25 2024 23 mins  
This thing is legendary! Matt Brockman, director of communications, and Stefan Marchman, livestock show director, both with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the history of the FWSSR, which included cattle shows during the Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention in the early 1900s. Additionally, Brockman and Marchman discus

Opportunities with yearling bulls

Oct 04 2024 23 mins  
Utilizing yearling bulls allows the opportunity for accelerated genetic gain and extended working life of a bull. Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to explain bulls growth from puberty through sexual maturity and breeding readiness, specifically focused on yearling bulls being turned out with cows at

New tool for feral hog management

Sep 16 2024 22 mins  
A USDA survey revealed Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damage and livestock production due to feral hogs. The 87th Texas Legislature tasked Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to determine the effectiveness of warfarin-based toxicant on feral hog; John Tomeček, associate professor of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management at Texas A&M and Texas

Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.

Aug 22 2024 16 mins  
Dagan Lynn, executive chef for the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner brand, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with fresh insight when it comes to cooking beef. He shares the versatility of beef as consumers re-create meals from around the world at home. And he touches on a classic recipe that sparked online debate as every family has their special touch whic

Texas Beef Checkoff celebrates 10 years

Jul 16 2024 57 mins  
As the Texas Beef Checkoff celebrates 10 years of establishment, TSCRA Talk host Kristen Brown gleans the history of the state Checkoff from former executive vice president of the Texas Beef Checkoff, Richard Wortham. Wortham worked for the Texas Beef Council for 30 years, 23 of which he served in the role of executive vice president. He shared the initial spark of conversation of

The future of ranching, TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program

May 14 2024 14 mins  
Gilly Riojas, board member of the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown to discuss the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program. As the application is open May 1-31 and November 1-30, Riojas shares the importance of investing in the future of the beef industry and providing working capital to do just that. Texans and Oklah

Insight from TSCRA President Carl Ray Polk

Apr 26 2024 22 mins  
Carl Ray Polk, TSCRA President, from Lufkin, Texas, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss his insight in the current challenges of ranching and the future of TSCRA. Polk’s passion for providing educational opportunities for cattlemen to thrive in the industry is evident. Two top priorities for Polk during his two-year tenure is to provide value for members is number on