American Cattlemen Podcast

Welcome back to Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health. Today, Kade and Dr. Peterman discuss some techniques to help take care of your cattle in cold weather. 

The conversation highlights the paramount importance of adequate shelters and bedding for cattle as winter sets in. Dr. Peterman outlines how structures such as barns, three-sided sheds, and even simple windbreaks from natural or man-made materials can help shield herds from biting winds and cold. Good bedding, particularly straw, not only provides insulation but also helps prevent cold-related injuries like frostbite in vulnerable animals. Bed maintenance is discussed, with f...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with David Morehead with Three Hills Ranch. During today's episode, David and Gale will dive into the Three Hills and West Ranch's 5th Annual Bull and Female Sale held on December 19th, 2025, at 6PM at the Morehead Ranch.

Three Hills Ranch and the Morehead family are no strangers to the livestock industry. They've been involved in production livestock and breeding since the 1950's...and they're still going strong today.

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Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Darren Ippolito with Moose Creek Red Angus. During this episode, Gale and Darren will dive into the Moose Creek Red Angus 50th Anniversary Dispersion Sale held on December 22nd and 23rd at 10AM both days at the ranch in Kisbey, Saskatchewan. 

This is more than a dispersion sale; it is both a celebration and a turning point for the Ippolito family. Rather than an exit from the cattle business, the sale reflects Darren’s d...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Jeff Wisnefski with Cardinal Cattle Company. In this episode, they will get into the Cardinal Cattle Company The Program Female Sale held on December 13, 2025. 

The Program Female Sale at Cardinal Cattle Company demonstrates the culmination of decades of careful breeding and deep industry knowledge. Located in Wyoming, Illinois, Cardinal Cattle Company has grown from humble beginnings as a 4-H family project into one of the nation’s elite seed stock operations. Over its...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Kristian Rennert with Rennert Ranch. In this episode, Dustin and Kristian will dive into the Rennert Ranch's Maternal Legacies Vol. 4 sale held on Sunday, December 7, 2025. 

Kristian recounts his journey from Colorado to Nebraska, sharing how his initial role with the American International Charolais Association positioned him at the center of the beef industry and laid the foundation for his own ranch. After years on the road, Christian c...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen Podcast and he sits down with Bray Haven, Executive Vice President of Cattlemen's Congress. 

Bray begins by sharing his personal and professional journey, describing how his upbringing in rural western Oklahoma and experience with organizations like the Oklahoma Youth Expo shaped his approach to leadership and community building. He recounts the formation of Cattlemen’s Congress in 2020, emphasizing that its creation was a response to widespread event cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to supportive state and cit...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with Tammy Prebble, Owner of Tailor Made Rooms.

In this episode, Tammy shares her personal journey, beginning in Mid-Michigan with a simple home décor project that evolved into a thriving business focused on custom signage for farms, ranches, and rural homesteads. Her initial inspiration came from creating an Easter decoration that brought her joy, motivating her to bring similar happiness to others by designing personalized signs that c...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with Genette Gottswiller and Sheila Patinkin to discuss Authentic Wagyu. 

Ginette describes her agricultural background and the path that led her to become a consultant for Authentic Wagyu. She outlines how the American Wagyu Association recognized the risk of brand dilution as the breed's popularity surged, prompting them to establish minimum quality standards to protect both the product’s integrity and consumer expectations. This led to the creation of the Authentic Wag...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with Clint Stevenson and Faith Ganziano with Stevenson Diamond Dot Ranch. 

The discussion begins with the storied history of the Stevenson family’s involvement in the Angus cattle business, a tradition spanning sixty-five years and five generations. The ranch was founded on the values of superior genetics and dedication to ranching, with each generation building upon the work of their predecessors. Today, Clint and his wife Adonis continue to honor these tra...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Bob Cook with Vermilion Ranch. 

Established in 1961 by Pat Goggins, Vermilion Ranch has grown into a prominent registered Angus operation renowned for merging advanced genetic technology with time-honored ranching techniques. Cook, who has been with the ranch since 1977, emphasizes the family-run nature of the business and the essential role that family involvement plays in its ongoing success.

The discussion spotlights Vermilion Ranch’s balanced approach foc...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Jake Reed with Bar J Ranch to discuss the Bar J Ranch 50th Anniversary Elite Female Sale & Cow Herd Dispersion held on November 29, 2025, at the ranch in Brooten, Minnesota. 

Situated in Brewton, Minnesota, Bar J Ranch is a family-owned operation managed by the father-son team John and Jake Reed, specializing in Angus cattle. Over nearly fifty years, the Reeds have built a legacy around conservation, dedicated management, and the pursuit of high-quality, p...

Reverse Rocking R Ranch Annual Bull & Female Sale to be held at 1 PM MST, December 6, at the Ranch. 

I had a great conversation with Chris Earl of Reverse Rocking R Ranch! Chris is one of those guys who never stops and is a highly knowledgeable Cattle Professional. Chris travels thousands of miles a year and knows what the cattle industry is looking for in quality seedstock.

Chis and his team are continually working to be one of the largest suppliers of Angus bulls in the Southwest, based on a herd recognized across the country.

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney at the American Wagyu Conference, and he chats with Cade Nichols owner of Nichols Ranching Company. In this episode they will get into Cade’s deep roots in agriculture as a fifth-generation Texan, highlighting a family legacy of farming and ranching that dates back to the mid-1800s. 

Cade describes the evolution of Nichols Ranching Company from a traditional commercial cow-calf operation towards the integration of Wagyu cattle seventeen years ago. Initially skeptical, Cade recounts how the family experimented by bringing in Wagyu bulls, whi...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen Podcast he sits down with Bill and Nancy Rudow with Rudow Family Cattle. The conversation focused on the Rudow family’s cattle operation, their philosophy, and details of the upcoming “Regret Free Female Sale” scheduled for November 22, 2025, at their farm near Pana, Illinois. 

Bill and Nancy Rudow shared insights into their journey in the cattle industry, highlighting their transition from Limousin to Angus cattle in response to local market preferences. Since 2013, the Rudows have hosted annual female sales...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with H. Kerr Taylor and Emily Searle with Old Three Wagyu. 

Kerr Taylor's profound appreciation for the world's premier beef began during his junior year aboard the University of the Seven Seas and World Campus Afloat. This global journey, with over 20 international stops, led to a decisive culinary experience in Kobe, Japan. There, he sampled genuine, 100% Fullblood Kobe steak—an unparalleled epiphany of flavor, tenderness, and marbling. This singular taste transformed him into an...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Cody Quam with Marda Angus Farms. 

Marda Angus Farms represents a multi-generational family cattle breeding operation in Lodi, Wisconsin, with a rich history spanning over seven decades. Founded when Dave Quam purchased his first Angus female for a 4-H project, the farm has evolved into a sophisticated breeding enterprise managed by Cody Quam, alongside his 94-year-old grandmother and father.

The farm recently expanded by acquiring Miller Farm Shorthorns while carefully p...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale Mckinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Kevin Keyes, owner of Keyes Angus. In this episode, they will dive into the Keyes Angus Dispersal Sale held on November 15th, 2025.

Following the loss of his wife to cancer a year ago, Kevin has made the decision to semi-retire and focus on what matters most: being a full-time grandfather to his grandchildren.

The episode delves into Kevin's remarkable journey in the cattle industry, highlighting his unique approach to cattle...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney at the American Wagyu Conference, and he chats with Jim Skartvedt, co-owner of Renew Livestock Company. 

Jim began his livestock journey at age seven when he bought his first ewe from his father. With a background in animal science and a master's in ruminant nutrition and meat science from Iowa State University, he now lives in Azle, Texas, with his wife and five children. He operates Renew Livestock Company, managing cattle supplies for niche market meat companies, and runs a small cow-calf operation alongside h...

The Premium Power Bull Sale was started in 2021 by some Beefmaster Breeders who saw a need for an elite Beefmaster bull sale in the heart of the Florida cattle industry. 

It was a great pleasure to visit with Lauran Lyssy, with Lyssy Beefmasters, and Colson Cannon, with Cannon Cattle, about the Premium Power Bull Sale.

Not only do they sell the bulls in Florida, but they are also developed in the Florida climate from weaning through sale time. Their bulls are born and raised along the Gulf Coast and are ready to work in any e...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the Publisher of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Jacob Ellerbusch, Intern at The American Wagyu Association. 

As a first-generation cattle industry participant, Jacob shares his unique journey into agriculture, which began at the age of four when he fell in love with cattle after encountering a massive, gentle bull at a ranch in Goliad, Texas.

Currently a junior at Tarleton State University studying animal science with a production concentration, Jacob is deeply committed to the agricultural sector. He p...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he chats with Josh Scheckel, co-owner of JJ Scheckel Angus. Married for over 20 years with seven children, Josh embodies a true family-oriented agricultural entrepreneur who started from scratch, building both an equipment business and a cattle operation without inheriting family land or livestock. 

His cattle philosophy centers on practicality and commercial viability. Josh emphasizes "meat and potatoes" breeding, focusing on problem-free, profitable traits that create functional cattle requiring minimal management. Having started as a commercial cattleman, h...

Welcome back to Cattlemen and Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health. In this episode we discuss how The Role of The Sale Barn Veterinarian is one of the most essential aspects of bovine healthcare. Our guest today is Dr. Stacy Rugan. Dr. Rugan received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University and is a veterinarian and owner at Animal Clinic P.A., a rural mixed-animal practice in northeast Kansas. Most of her cattle clients are cow-calf or backgrounding feeders. In addition to extensive animal services, Dr. Rugan has a well-established reputation for canine reproductive services. In today's...

Gale and Kit Pharo discuss Pharo Cattle's 4 upcoming bull sales this November in today’s podcast. They also share insights into the Pharo Cattle philosophy that ensures their bulls perform exceptionally in the field. Be sure to listen and visit Pharo Cattle to explore all of their upcoming sales. 

Kit and his spouse, Deanna, grew up near each other on the central high plains of eastern Colorado, where they attended school together in the small town of Arapahoe, located just southeast of their current residence. Kit graduated from Colorado State University in 1974, and shortly after, he and Dea...

Henke Farms 2025 Fall Female Sale will be held on November 5, 2025, at the Farm. 

I had a great conversation with Charles Henke discussing Henke Farms' upcoming Female Sale. The Henkes are outstanding producers and even better people. Charles is a knowledgeable breeder who brings an exceptional understanding of genetics to his customers' herds.

Henke Farms is a multi-generational row-crop and premium livestock operation.

They believe in cattle that can do it all—researching expected progeny differences (EPDs) for high docility and maternal stay ability. Yearling weight, high fertility, soundness, and functionality are essential, as are...

Today, we learned more about the P&R Hereford’s 10th Annual Fall Production Sale on November 3rd, 2025, at 1 pm CST. I had a great time interviewing my guest, Paul Laubach, owner of P&R Herefords.  

Paul Laubach is a muti-generational western Oklahoma rancher from Okeene, whose family has cattle operations in Blaine, Major, Dewey, and Roger Mills Counties. Paul’s great grandfather Timothy Craig founded the family ranch at Trail in 1900. Paul’s great great grandfather Johann Philipp Laubach homesteaded the Laubach family farmnorth of Okeene in 1900 as well.
Paul manages P&R Herefords which is a 150...

Thank you for listening American Cattlemen’s Waygu series as Gale and Dr Jimmy Horner, owner of Protocol Natural, discuss the benefits of all-natural products. 

In 1994, Protocol Natural introduced its first line of All-Natural products, driven by the vision of founder Dr. Jimmy Horner. He foresaw a significant shift in the food animal industry, with livestock producers moving away from the use of oral antibiotics and growth enhancers and instead focusing on All-Natural animal nutrition and health solutions. The company was among the pioneers in providing viable, host-specific beneficial bacteria for both domestic and international livestock and dai...

Wagyu Progeny Testing Program

I had a great time talking to Jessica and Jason Winall about Twin Oaks Farms, Powhatan, VA. We also dove into the new Wagyu Progeny Testing Program. 

The Wagyu Progeny Testing Program, launched by the American Wagyu Association, aims to validate high-value emerging sires and improve the accuracy of existing high-value Wagyu EBVs. The program will test progeny from the maximum number of emerging industry sires, aiming to join around 2,000 females yearly to 40 different sires. The Wagyu Progeny Testing Program will also develop new Wagyu-specific traits for reproduction, structure, carcass, and e...

Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmentals

Maternally Inspired Female Sale - Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 12:00 CST

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Dear Friends and Loyal Customers, Once again, it’s sale time, for Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmentals, and it’s hard to believe it’s 2025 - where does time go? We’re very excited to announce that we will be hosting the sale here at the farm for the first time. Needless to say, it’s been a hectic and fast year, with facilities being prepared to host the sale. We now have two new additions...

Today, we learned more about the Nowatzke Cattle Company 7th Annual Fall Production Sale on October 18th, 2025, at 3:30 pm CST. I had a great time interviewing my guest, Barry Nowatzke, owner of The Nowatzke Cattle Company. 

Barry started in the cattle industry, showing a shorthorn steer at his county fair for TWO YEARS in a row!! Barry stated, “That shows you the quality we didn’t have.”
Though it may have been a slow start for the teenage Barry Nowatzke, the climb to the top was meteoric. Shortly after graduating high school, Barry traveled the country clippin...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media group and he its down with Zac Deeds co-founder of Muddy Creek Tags out of Hazard, Nebraska. Zac, who comes from an IT background, and his wife Ann, with roots in cattle ranching, developed their tag business during the challenging early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The company's inception began with a casual conversation around a family table, where Zac and his in-laws jokingly discussed creating their own cattle tags. What started as a...

Tyler Duvall had a great interview! We talked about the upcoming Capitol Angus Production Sale on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12 noon CT, held at the ranch in Tyler, TX and on CCI LIVE. 

We had a great conversation regarding Duvall's philosophy of raising quality Angus cattle that work for their clients, as well as learning more about their retail beef business and partnership with Bid on Beef!

Here is a bit more information about their retail beef operation:

On Nov. 11 in Whitehouse, Texas, the DuVall family at Capitol Angus and Texas Beefhouse hosted the f...

Let's talk about Naylor’s Angus & Shorthorn “Bred for Balance Production Sale” held Sunday, October 26, 1 pm CST at your farm in Halfway, MO. 
What a great conversation with Brett Naylor. Naylor Angus & Shorthorns has put together an excellent lineup for the “Bred for Balance Production Sale” this fall, and you won’t be disappointed. Brett was a great interview, and has a very simple philosophy that has worked well for the Naylor’s over the past 5 decades. “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, or veer too far in one genetic direction. That philosophy is to make specific matings th...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Podcast, and he sits down with Garrett Dwyer with Open Range Windbreaks. 

Garrett, a United States Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, operates a successful Angus and Hereford cow-calf operation in Wheeler County.

The inspiration for Garrett's portable windbreaks came during a brutally cold winter in 2022 when he was managing cattle in an open landscape with minimal natural shelter. Recognizing the need for a versatile, mobile s...

The Illini Top Cut Annual Fall Production Sale held Sunday October 12 at 1 PM at the Farm in Macomb, Illinois. 
What a great conversation with Monte Lowderman with Lowderman Cattle Company! The Lowderman’s have put together an excellent line up for this Fall 2025 sale and you won’t be disappointed. Monte was a great interview and you can tell his auctioneer background makes him an excellent story teller. This is a really great story by a great midwest family!
Welcome to this year’s Illini Top Cut sale! What exciting times in the cattle business and the future...

Chessie Creek Farm of Walterboro, South Carolina Inaugural Female Sale, October 11, 2025, Noon EST, at the Farm & on DVAuction.com 

Scott Sell is a seasoned cattleman and agricultural professional with decades of experience in beef cattle management, research, and herd development. He holds a degree a BS Degree from University of Georgia and a MS degree from Clemson University Sell also holds multiple industry certifications some of which include Registered Professional Animal Scientist, nutrient management planner, and certified beef quality assurance.

Today, he serves as General Manager of Chessie Creek Farm in Walterboro, South Carolina, where h...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Doug Peterson, Co-Owner of Peterson Prime Angus. 

Doug, alongside his wife Kathy, has transformed their family's agricultural legacy by focusing on high-quality Angus cattle breeding, particularly emphasizing marbling and genetic excellence.
With a background in biology and genetics, Doug entered the registered Angus business approximately 15 years ago, driven by a desire to understand the precise genetic backgrounds of his cattle. Influenced by industry experts like Mark Gardner, Peterson developed a strategic a...

Genetic Solutions to Assist with BRD

BRD—is one, if not the most costly, health issue in the cattle industry today. Our guests today are Ross Havens with Nichols Farms in Bridgewater, Iowa, and John Genho with Eldon Farms in Woodville, Virginia. 

This was an extremely interesting discussion with Ross and Jon regarding the Nichols Bull Program, called Shield, which is a genetic predictor for bulls that carry resistance to BRD. Nichols Farms has a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) genetic prediction. The bulls will be represented with the Nichols Health Shield logo and are of the...

Circle F Farms Has Two Outstanding Sales coming up, but this interview with Keaton Walker, Marketing and PR Manager at Circle F Farms is story of family, determination and entrepreneurship! Make sure and listen to this great story!

First Annual Registered Angus Female Sale

October 4, 2025 - Baxley, Ga. - 11:00 AM EST

We will be selling roughly 100 head of Registered Angus Females at the Circle F Farms Sale Arena. We welcome you to join us Friday for cattle viewing from 9 am - 5 pm and we will begin sale festivities at 8 am Saturday morning.

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with Ray Sturn with Moly Manufacturing. With over 33 years of experience, Ray began his journey working on a family grain and dairy farm before joining Moly Manufacturing when the company was just starting, with only three employees at the time. 
The discussion centered on Moly's signature silencer headgates, which have maintained a consistent design for over three decades. Ray emphasized that Moly's headgate durability and effectiveness stem from its u...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead. we have Gale McKinney he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Russ Princ with Leachman Cattle. 

Russ, the sales manager for Leachman Cattle, brings extensive experience in the beef industry, having worked in semen collection and ranch management before joining Leachman in 2022. Leachman Cattle has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, now part of the URIs family of companies. Their flagship product is the stabilizer composite breed, developed from USDA research, combining 50% British and 50% continental breed genetics. This approach focuses on c...

Join us as we chat with Sheila Patinkin and Roger Osinchuk about the upcoming Vermont Wagyu Retirement Celebration Sale. 

Sheila is a fantastic person, and this interview with her and Roger was one of my favorites. Please take a few minutes from your schedule to listen to a story of dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to move forward.

From Sheila: "The heart of Vermont Wagyu has always been the remarkable animals they have raised, the dedicated team that has been stewards of this challenging Vermont farmland, and their customers, who have supported them. Sheila is f...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Dr. T. Robin Falkner Beef Cattle Technical Consultant for Elanco Animal Health. 

Dr. Falkner shared his roots in North Mississippi, where he grew up on a multi-generational family farm that relied on beef cattle to sustain the family during challenging economic times.

With a doctorate from Mississippi State University and years of experience in private practice and extension work, Dr. Falkner brings a unique perspective t...

Today, we learned more about the Smith Valley Angus Production Sale on October 10, 2025, at Noon in Salem, Missouri. I had a great time interviewing our guests, Brian and Kim Smith, owners of Smith Valley Angus in Salem, Missouri. 

This couple is deeply passionate about their cattle and the beef industry as a whole. Smith Valley Angus ranch has rolling hills and the rocks that build cows with muscle and grit. They joke that if their cattle can survive on their farm in Salem, Missouri, then it will be like heaven wherever they go.

This interview i...

We had a great interview with Dr. Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho today discussing FerAppease and Weaning. Dr. Bicalho is a highly gifted speaker who presents information in a clear and easily understandable manner. 

Our guest today is Dr. Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho, DVM, PhD, an accomplished veterinarian, scientist, and entrepreneur specializing in dairy production medicine and biotechnology. As the President and Chairman of Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals Corp., Dr. Bicalho leads innovations in animal health, focusing on diagnostic solutions and therapeutic products that enhance livestock productivity and welfare globally.

Dr. Bicalho earned his DVM from the Federal U...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media group, and he sits down with Kylie Sherrill with Central Life Sciences. Holding undergraduate and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University's Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, Kylie has a robust background in livestock entomology. Her academic work included research on various parasites, including biting flies, ticks, lice, and internal parasites, with her master's thesis focusing on horse flies and eastern red cedar in Oklahoma.
Based in north central Oklahoma, Kylie supports Central Life Sciences...

Today, we're excited to share details about the 28th Annual Pollard Farm Angus Female Production Sale, scheduled for noon on September 20, 2025, at the ranch in Waukomis, OK.

Dr. Barry and Roxanne Pollard own Pollard Farm. Dr. Pollard, a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started his Angus herd in 1992, and since then, Pollard Farms has become one of the industry's leading producers.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy Leister, the Ranch Manager of Pollard Farms. Jeremy, who has been with Pollard Farms since August 2022, will be starting his fourth year in this role. Before this, he...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development and he chats with Alvin Burkholder, the CEO of NEMO Feed LLC. They will lead the interview off with Alvin sharing his personal and professional background, highlighting his early experiences on the family farm and the entrepreneurial journey that led to the founding of NEMO Feed in 2000. Over the past 25 years, NEMO Feed has grown from a small family operation into a full-service feed manufacturing facility in Bering, Missouri, now employing around 30 people and producing approximately 500 tons of feed per...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development, and he sits down with Henry Spies, Herd Manager for Wye Angus. Henry shares his personal journey from growing up on a grain farm to developing a passion for cattle, which led him to pursue a degree in animal science and eventually manage his own cattle company focused on sustainable, direct-to-consumer beef production. After his family sold their home farm, Henry joined Wye Angus, a historic and unique Angus genetic program known for its strict line breeding practices and commitment...

Welcome back to The American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale Mckinney, he's the owner of The American Cattlemen and he sits down with Jerry Cassady the Executive Director of The American Wagyu Association. 

Jerry and his wife Ellen both have deep roots in seed stock beef cattle operations. They will then get into the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the American Wagyu Association. Jerry highlights the “Take Back Prime” initiative, a campaign designed to ensure Wagyu producers are properly rewarded for their premium genetics and to promote the value of Wagyu beef within the indus...

Hardware disease in livestock is a traumatic puncture of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in the spread of infection caused by the ingestion of a sharp, hard object, usually a piece of hardware (hence the name). These pieces of metal settle in the reticulum and can irritate or penetrate the lining of the stomach. It is most common in dairy cattle but is occasionally seen in beef cattle. It is very rarely reported in any other ruminants. It can be challenging to diagnose, but it can be prevented by administering a magnet orally around the time the animal reaches one...

Welcome back to The American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development, and he sits down with Paige Wyler from Ambrook. 
Paige, originally from Vermont and now based in California, brings a background in economics and mathematics to her role. Her passion for agriculture and understanding business numbers led her to Ambrook, where she helps producers gain clearer financial insights into their operations.
The Ambrook software is designed to make bookkeeping more accessible and user-friendly for producers, recognizing the complex financial landscape of ranching. Unlike traditional accounting software, it caters s...

Today's topic is the New World Screw Worm. This is likely the most widely discussed health issue in the livestock industry today. Our guest was Dr. Thach Winslow, a technical consultant for beef cattle at Elanco Animal Health. 

Hello everyone, welcome to Cattlemen & Veterinarians, a partnership with Bovine Health. Our mission is to provide producers with timely information and solutions regarding herd health issues. I am Gale McKinney, owner of American Cattlemen, and my co-host is Dr. Shynia Peterman, DVM, from Lyons Vet Clinic in Lyons, Kansas.

Dr. Thach Winslow resides in Virginia. In his r...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen media group and he sits down with Harold Brubaker with the American Blue Cattle Association. 
Harold's journey into cattle breeding began after moving to North Carolina in 1969, where he sought a distinctive cattle breed that stood out from traditional options.
Intrigued by low-fat, low-cholesterol trends, Harold discovered American Blue Cattle, initially importing embryos from England and becoming a pioneering breeder in the eastern United States. The breed offers remarkable advantages for cattle producers, particularly i...

Pink Eye in cattle can be a devastating health issue to manage! We welcome back our guest, Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. 

Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she completed a residency to specialize in large animal internal medicine. She taught at Kansas Sta...

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Cattle Sale Season, where we lead off with the Next Generation Foundation Female Sale to be held Sunday, August 25, 202,4, at 1:30 pm CST at Dwyer Cattle in Roseville, IL.! 

Nick Dwyer and his dad, Bob Dwyer, are co-owners of Dwyer Cattle Services. Dwyer Cattle Services manages sales for multiple firms throughout the fall and spring cattle sale season. The Dwyers also run a herd of approximately 100 cows, with a strong focus on the Simmental breed, utilizing embryo technology. In this episode, we will talk to Nick about their upcoming sale on August 25th in R...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead we have Gale McKinney at the Beef and Greet Celebration in Bentonville, Arkansas and he sits down with Emily Jandak & some of the interns at The 808 Ranch. 

Emily Jandak is a passionate brand manager for The 808 Ranch, bringing a unique blend of agricultural heritage and professional expertise to her role. Growing up on her family's Angus operation, Emily developed a deep connection to livestock and land from an early age, learning valuable lessons from her grandparents and parents. Her educational background includes dual degrees in graphic design and j...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media group and he sits down with Brian Hupp with Central Life Sciences.
Growing up on a family farm in Illinois, Brian brings a personal passion for agricultural production to his role. Central Life Sciences has established itself as an industry leader in insect control, with a comprehensive range of products targeting various pests, including horn flies, mosquitoes, and ticks. 
The discussion centers on the unique challenges posed by horn flies, which differ from o...

Ranch2 Retail Beef Supply Management. You don’t want to miss this interview! Gale McKinney, the Voice of the American Cattlemen, sits down with Doug Batie and Neil Mellers of Ranch2 Retail. This is a good give and take between two of the industry's best supply chain minds and one of the most vocal voices for the American Cattlemen Producer!
Great Stuff! 
Ranch2 Retail creates value at both ends of the beef supply chain. Ranchers raise high-quality beef and prioritize consumer care, while customers benefit from increased transparency. By leveraging innovative technology and best-in-class data, Ranch2Retail is...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he chats with Ross Deayton, the general manager of Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct and Mark Duplak, the Marketing manager for Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct. Founded in 2005 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Lakeland has evolved from a small family-run business to a thriving North American operation serving agricultural markets across the United States and Canada. 
Initially focused on cattle livestock handling equipment, Lakeland has diversified to serve multiple agricultural sectors, including sheep, goats, and horse industries. Their core p...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Dr. Chance Farmer, Beef Technical Manager for Selko. 
Dr. Chance Farmer, the beef technical manager, provides insights into the company's groundbreaking research and the potential benefits of their hydroxy forms of copper, zinc, and manganese.
A significant highlight of the discussion was the heat stress trial conducted at Iowa State University, which demonstrated the remarkable capabilities of IntelliBond zinc. The study revealed that cattle treated with IntelliBond s...

This episode jumps into the topic of Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle. Our guest was Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. 

Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle was a great discussion with Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook. 
Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she...

Second in a Series with Jon Mollhagen and Gene Dubas of Moly Manufacturing discussing the Moly Manufacturing All-Purpose Corral.
Always a pleasure to talk to Jon Mollhagen and Gene Dubas of Moly Manufacturing. I caught up with them both at Beef & Greet in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jon was heading out for a round of golf, and Gene was recovering from knee surgery—kinda both ends of the spectrum. But any time you get with these two, you're going to talk cattle handling equipment! 
Moly’s All-Purpose Corral™ is a fresh, innovative take on the traditional corral. With added brace s...

Calf Value Improvement is a key component of profitability improvement in any cattle herd. While I was at Beef & Greet in Bentonville, Arkansas, I had the opportunity to catch up with Dr. Deana Hardee for a few minutes. Dr. Hardee spoke at the event and took a few minutes to speak with us. Dr. Hardee has a very approachable personality and provides our listeners with great usable information to improve the profitability of their cattle operations.
Dr. Deana Hardee, a technical services veterinarian at Merck, discussed strategies to optimize calf value on the American Cattlemen podcast. She emphasized...

Aschermann Akaushi Cathage Missouri.  Ask Larry and he will tell you straight up what he believes.  Make sure and listen to the life experiences of this cattlemen!

 “IT'S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT THE GIRL. MATERNAL TRAITS ARE IMPORTANT TO US"

Larry Aschermann grew up on a corn and bean farm in Illinois. Wanting to go to an agricultural school, he chose Kansas State University. He graduated with a degree in Animal Science. His wife Peggy says, “ No one has used their Animal Science degree more than Larry. They taught him a lot about cattle, but nothing about c...

Always a pleasure to talk to Jon Mollhagen and Gene Dubas of Moly Manufacturing. I caught up with them both at Beef & Greet in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jon was heading out for a round of golf, and Gene was recovering from knee surgery—kinda both ends of the spectrum. But any time you get with these two, you're going to talk cattle handling equipment! 

With its master engineering, Moly Manufacturing’s TurretGate™ eliminates the need to swing a gate back open into waiting animals and virtually eliminates the need for humans to be in with the cattle. The advance...

4 Rivers Akaushi is an excellent story of two families with tremendous skills and opportunities coming together to do even greater things.  Check out our interview with Jeremiah Harris and John Telge of 4 Rivers Akaushi!

John and Elaine started raising ostriches in 1993. They moved our family to the country in 1994, where we built ostrich pens and had our first sets of birds delivered while still working @ a distribution company selling power transmission products. We started selling ostrich meat in the Kansas City area in 1996 to local chefs & and restaurants.

In 2002, Elaine & and I formed “Arrowhead Game Mea...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, Senior Beef Cattle Technical Consultant for Elanco Animal Health. With extensive veterinary experience, Dr. Ayers emphasized the importance of strategic pest control across different regions of the United States. 
Parasites and pests pose significant economic challenges for cattle producers. Dr. Ayers highlighted that internal parasites, particularly the brown stomach worm, can cause substantial economic losses. The peak parasite season varies by region, with northern states experiencing high parasite loads i...

It was a lot of fun to interview Clare Dunn, Singer-Songwriter!
Clare comes from humble beginnings, having grown up on a working farm and ranch in the Dust Bowl country of Southeast Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle. It's the Ag way of life that has shaped everything about Clare Dunn's music. From long hours of driving tractors, combines, and 18-wheeler trucks for harvest, and hauling water to cattle alone, from an early age, Clare's childhood music heroes included Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakam, The Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard, George Strait, The Eagles, Tina Turner, and many more...

Cattle external parasites are a tremendous problem in cattle herds, and Summer brings on its unique challenges. Dr. Shynia Peterman and I are so excited to welcome you to the inaugural episode of Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health!

Our purpose is to bring you information and resources from the industry's brightest minds to help you manage your herd health. Our format is casual, but don’t let that fool you; we dig deep to find the best solutions. We encourage our listeners to send in their questions and comments to gale@twinriversmedia.com.

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A great conversation with Payton Warmke, from JB Ranch Akaushi in Kaufman, Texas. Payton took time from his busy role as father and ranch manager at JB to visit with us, and I am glad he did!
In 2018, Steve and Alison Dehan formed the JB Ranch to raise Akaushi Cattle. They now raise 100% full-blood Akaushi and have a herd of over 60 head. They also raise F1 Akaushi calves from the finest Red Angus cows, utilizing RA Brown genetics and cows from our Bridwell West Ranch, which has been a closed herd for over 50 years.
The name “JB Ra...

Lamar grew up in northeast Wyoming on the JH Ranch until the 1970s, when the Steiger family moved to northwest Arkansas, where Lamar managed the family’s dairy and beef operation. He then served as general manager for JAC's Ranch—the largest Angus seed-stock producer in Arkansas. Beginning in 2014, Lamar helped lead a dramatic and innovative change to the Walmart beef supply by helping to create a proper ranch-to-retail supply chain that ensures consistency and quality at an everyday low price. He continues to consult with major retailers, AgTech firms, and ranchers nationwide on ranch management and profitability. He is a...

Had a great visit with Brandee Howell, Manager, and Jerrod Miksell, Lead Butcher of J.H. Trading, LLC. JH Cattle Company, Waco, Missouri. Brandee and Jerrod are high-energy and love what they do!
J-H Trading, LLC is a family-owned cattle farm in Waco, Missouri. They raise American Wagyu Akaushi and Angus cattle. 100% all-natural, grass-fed, and grain finished with no hormones or antibiotics. Roger Hines has been raising cattle since the mid-80s. They own J-H Cattle Co. Meat Store in Joplin, Missouri, where they feature farm-to-table beef along with other Missouri-raised proteins such as pork and chicken. They...

 I had a great conversation with Steve Cottrell, one of the bright new minds in our industry, about Akaushi Cattle.  Steve will be the first to tell you he was not born a cattle rancher.  However, his keen mind and desire to become one of the industry's top seedstock producers are quickly allowing him to earn the title of cattleman!

Stephen M. Cottrell has over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, including 15 years of specialization in automotive data and information integration. Over the last 18 years, Steve has built Authenticom into a thriving, multi-million-dollar enterprise that integrates wit...

It was my sincere pleasure to talk to one of the cattle industry's great people today, Larry Gran with Jorgensen Land & Cattle Company!  Larry Gran was as enjoyable as he was educational!  Larry is a self-professed “worn-out cowboy”, but there is still a lot of work left in this cowboy!

Larry Gran is an experienced Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Market Planning, Sales, and Sales Operations. Strong professional with a B.S. focused on Ag Economics from the University of Wyoming.

Larry provides insight into t...

What a great informational and practical conversation with two fencing professionals from Stay-Tuff!
In 2000, Bill Daugherty, a visionary with a deep understanding of the fencing industry, saw an opportunity to revolutionize wire fencing. He founded Stay-Tuff with a clear mission: to create stronger, more reliable fences. From a humble beginning in a small factory in New Braunfels, Texas, the revolutionary Stay-Tuff Fixed Knot Fence was born, setting the stage for a new era in fencing innovation.
In 2006, Stay-Tuff joined the DEACERO family, a leading North American steel manufacturer. This partnership provided the resources to expand our product...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Larry Gran, the VP of Genetic Services for Jorgensen Land and Cattle, and Nichole Bechtel with Moly Manufacturing. Beef and Greet emerged as an innovative platform designed to bring beef producers together from across the United States. The primary goal extends beyond simply showcasing equipment and genetics; it's about creating meaningful connections among cattlemen, facilitating discussions about industry challenges, sharing potential solutions, and gaining new connections. 
This year's event in Bentonville, Arkansas marked a...

What a great visit with Jim Dyer about his cattle and trailer company!  Such a friendly man with a great sense of humor.  Jim not only tells a great story, but he tells a story with great content! Jim Dyer started their transition to raising Akaushi cattle in 2010. They were one of the first producers to purchase bulls from Heartbrand. After years of carefully selecting for desirable genetics, we now sell our own Akaushi bulls as well as females.

We raised El Padrino, the first heterozygous polled bull in the Akaushi breed, and are very excited about hi...

The voice of the American Cattlemen, Gale McKinney, sits down with Seth Christensen at the American Akaushi Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, to talk about the cattle industry. Seth is an enthusiastic participant, and these two industry professionals pushed the chairs back and provided you with some great feedback on our industry! What a great conversation with Seth Christensen of Christensen Genetics. A bright young man with a passion for helping his clients find genetics that will assist them in building the cattle they want in their herd. We delve into the need for better education of the consumer...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the publisher of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with the Martinez family with the 2F Akaushi Ranch. The Martinezes are a great family, and 2F Akaushi Ranch is a model of raising beef for the consumer! I had a great time interacting with this family at the American Akaushi Convention!  They are excited about the cattle industry, and this multi-generational ranch will continue to serve the cattle industry long into the future.  Felo, Stephanie, and Alyssa, thank you for being one of my ve...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Dan McKinney, Ag Sales Rep with Wieser Concrete. With 60 years of family ownership, Wieser Concrete has established itself as a versatile concrete manufacturer serving commercial, residential, and agricultural markets. The conversation centered on underground manure storage systems, which have become increasingly popular among both dairy and beef producers. Dan explained the comprehensive process of creating these storage solutions, including precast walls, floors, and specialized dry cast slats with exceptional durability. These underground pits offer...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the publisher of the American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Betty Jo-Almond with AgSights. Betty Jo-Almond, with a background in animal science and genetics, shared her journey from growing up on a beef farm to working with AgSights, an organization focused on making data capture along the food supply chain more efficient and valuable.
AgSights offers four distinct services: Bio Track, Bio Links, Processor Links, and Genetic Services, all designed to help farmers and ranchers make more informed decisions. The organization's core philosophy...

Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle have led the way in providing commercial cattlemen with genetic capabilities to increase weaning weight and improve their profitability.  Learn more in this episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast!

What a great interview with an exceptionally gracious guest, Mr Harold Bertz, Executive Director of the American Gelbvieh Association.

“Harold recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of the American Royal in Kansas City. He previously worked for the Red Angus Association of America for nearly ten years, focusing on increasing the acceptance of Red Angus cattle among commercial cow-calf producers and fee...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's The Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media group, and he sits down with Dr. Kipp Karges with Lallemand Animal Nutrition. 

Dr. Kip Karges, a leading expert in ruminant nutrition with over 25 years of experience, shares insights into optimizing herd performance during challenging environmental conditions. With recent rainfall alleviating drought conditions in West Texas, producers face unique opportunities and challenges in managing their pastures and cattle nutrition. Dr. Karges emphasizes that green grass isn't always synonymous with optimal nutrition. The rapid g...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Joshua Jendza with QualiTech. Joshua brings extensive experience in animal science, having worked in both large and small companies after completing his graduate degrees from Purdue University and a post-doctorate at the University of Minnesota. 
The conversation centers on QualiTech and their garlic-based products, specifically Feed Buds and Bio Edge Defend. Joshua explains that these products leverage the natural sulfur compounds found in garlic to provide multiple benefits f...

Smarter Cattle is a record-keeping software designed to make ranch management simpler and efficient.

I am so thrilled to know that the cattle industry is in the hands of a new generation of ranchers and industry professionals with exceptional skills!

Oaklee Trapp is a cattlewoman, entrepreneur, and founder of Smarter Cattle, a record-keeping software designed to make ranch management simpler and efficient. She's from Tremont, Utah, where she lives and works on her family's ranch. Oakley earned her bachelor's degree in business management from Utah Tech University, where she also played four years of Division...

It was a great learning experience to sit down with Tom Brink, the CEO of the Red Angus Association of America.  Join us on your favorite platform to listen to the wisdom of one of the cattle industry’s great minds. Tom Brink is a prominent beef industry figure known for his extensive experience and expertise in the Red Angus breed. He has held significant leadership roles in various organizations, including Cattle-Fax, the American Gelbvieh Association, and JBS Five Rivers Feeding, LLC. Brink's work has been instrumental in advancing the quality and profitability of Red Angus cattle. As the CEO...

Welcome back to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Boyd Quinley, the Regional Manager for the Southwest Region for Vermeer. Boyd will share his vast experience about Vermeer, its company history, and some key milestones they have reached. Boyd will then discuss his background in rodeo and transition to Vermeer, highlighting the company's focus on efficiency and innovation. Boyd then emphasized the importance of efficiency in hay production, noting that larger cutting and raking equipment can help producers manage unpredictable weather conditions. Boyd notes the current positive trends in the cattle industry, citing low...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Gale chats with JD Hill, National Sales Manager for Creative Science.

JD has spent over 32 years in the animal health industry, beginning his career with Bayer Animal Health in 1993. He later joined Western Vet Supply, eventually becoming part of Patterson through several acquisitions. After 16 years in Distribution, JD transitioned back to the vendor and manufacturing side as Head of U.S. Operations for Sypharma Animal Health, an Australian-based company. In 2017, he became National Sales Manager for Kinetic Vet and currently holds the same position, leading the Creative...

Fire Safety Tips and Solutions.  Today, we present an insightful interview with John Mollhagen and Marc Ahrens, of Moly Mfg., who will discuss the importance of controlled burns, safety issues surrounding these events, and fire safety on farms and ranches. 

Join Gale, John, and Mark as they share experiences, advice, and solutions for this important and sometimes neglected area of farm safety!

Historically, controlled burns have typically occurred from January to April, depending on geographic location. However, this limited timeframe can restrict the effectiveness of a burning program. Nowadays, prescribed burns can occur year-round, providing mo...

Cattle Health Issues Podcast

Cattle health issues are one of cattlemen’s key challenges for a profitable herd. The partnership between veterinarians and cattlemen is critical to a successful cattle operation, regardless of operation type and size. Dr. Shynia Peterman, DVM, of the Lyons Vet Clinic in Lyons, Kansas, and Gale McKinney, the Voice of the American Cattlemen, will co-host a new podcast series entitled Veterinarians and Cattlemen: A Partnership in Cattle Health.

Dr. Shynia Peterman is a native of Lyons, KS, graduating from Lyons High School in 2014. She attended Kansas State University, where she obtai...

Welcome to another edition of the American Cattlemen Podcast.  Just ahead we have Gale McKinney, he is the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Elle TerHaar with Repro-Scan Technologies.  Elle will give you a little background on her personal and professional life.  She will also share some information on the historical timeline and significant highlights for Repro-Scan. They will wrap up the conversation by discussing what sets Repro-Scan apart from the rest of the industry and some of the great training programs they offer.  

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Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Robby Stransky, the National Accounts Manager for Hutchison Inc, about Hutchison, its company history, some key milestones they have reached, and how the company has evolved over the years. Robby will then get into some new products that Hutchison has had in development. With a company as dedicated to helping the youth as Hutchison, you won't want to miss this episode.  

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Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Gale chats with Jacob Hart regarding their extraordinary listing, Pilgrim Farms, a 3,200-acre tract of land in Delta County, Texas. 

High Point Land Company, in partnership with National Land Realty, is proud to present 3,200± acres offered in 40 tracts ranging from 10 to 500 +/- acres in Delta County, TX, selling at auction with bidding ending at 1 PM CST on May 22nd, 2025.

Pilgrim Farms offers a rare large-scale investment in Texas’ high-growth corridor, just 80 miles from DFW. With 3,200+/- acres of productive farmland, pasture, and riverfront, it provides dive...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Noah Porter about SmaXTec, what it does and what makes it unique. Noah will then go into the benefit to having SmaXTec on Beef and Dairy calves. They will then discuss the role reducing involuntary culls plays in setting up a successful beef on dairy program. They will then close the discussion by talking about how farms with SmaXTec Boluses are leveraging calving alerts to help protect these newborns. Noah hails from Wayne County, Ohio, and grew up and around the beef cow calf operations. He...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, we have the publisher of the American Cattlemen and host, Gale Mckinney and he sits down with Chef Michael Scott. Chef Michael will get into how his passion for cooking started and a little about his background. Chef Michael is heavily involved in the Wagyu Beef Industry and has 40 years of culinary experience. As an esteemed World Master Chef, Chef Michael makes sure that this episode is one you won't want to miss.  

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Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Frank Jusich, head of commercial operations for Pertinent Eco Solutions, who brings extensive experience in animal health and pest control and will discuss the economic and health impacts of flies on cattle. Flies represent a significant challenge for cattle producers, causing an estimated $1 billion in annual economic losses. These pests stress cattle, negatively affecting milk production, birth weight, body scores, and overall animal health. Stress from flies can particularly impact young animals by reducing weight gain and...

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Kevin Bennett with Sandrock Ranch Herefords, in Benton Wisconsin. They will get into the upcoming Sandrock Ranch Herefords production sale held on April 13th, 2025, at the ranch near Benton, Wisconsin. Kevin will then discuss some of the Bulls he is proud of and why you should consider Sandrock Ranch Hereford Genetics. With a passion for bulls and a love for quality, this is an episode that you won't want to miss.  Duration: 00:30:18

Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL.  During this episode, Dustin & Dr. White will discuss some common challenges ranchers face when it comes to calves and colostrum. They will also get into why colostrum is so vital for calves. With an expert like Dr. Travis White coming to chat with us today you won't want to miss this episode.

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Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL.  During this episode, Dustin & Dr. White will discuss all things scours in beef cattle. They will also get into some alternatives for dealing with scours and how antibiotics aren't always the perfect solution. We enjoyed our time with Dr. Travis White and we hope you enjoy this episode. 

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Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, we will hear from Gale's recent trip to San Antonio, Texas for NCBA CattleCon 2025. Gale sat down with Bill Reynolds with Central Life Sciences and Central UAS Technologies to talk about their new Precision Vision 40x drone unit capable of spraying herds for mosquito control, herbicides, and so much more.  Reynolds shared the company's journey, which began in 2011 when they first started developing unmanned aircraft systems for precision spraying. The podcast highlighted the drone's versatility in agricultural and life science markets. Initially developed to apply larvicides in mosquito-prone areas l...