Podcasts

[Podcast] Selling Calves in a Record Market: What Ranchers Need to Know Right Now

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Bailey Ballou with Superior Livestock Auction joins Progressive Cattle to discuss current market trends, buyer behavior, value-added premiums and what producers should be thinking about as Superior's Summer Run approaches.

[Podcast] Cattle market signs in 2026 – with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:52:45 -0400

Don’t miss this episode as NCBA CEO Colin Woodall chats with Managing Editor David Cooper on multiple key issues the industry is now facing, including high beef demand, when the border can open to Mexican cattle, and U.S. preparation for the possible arrival of New World screwworm.

[Podcast] Introducing CattleZen: A New Tool for Managing Cattle Stress

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CattleZen is a new cattle stress management tool designed to help producers maintain calmer, healthier beef and dairy cattle.

[Podcast] Third-party verification programs and addressing antimicrobial resistance with Mindi Birkeland and D. L. Step

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Join the Progressive Cattle crew and guests as they discuss the current cattle market, the best pickups on the market, third-party verification programs and antimicrobial resistance in beef cattle.

[Podcast] VitaFerm – Performance that Pays

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cattle producers, are you looking for a nutrition program that helps your herd perform and gives you a return on investment? VitaFerm vitamin and mineral supplements maximize energy and forage utilization for successful production.

[Podcast] Industry outlook and genetic traits of value – with Josh Davis, Todd Moore and Kent Andersen

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Listen in to this month’s Progressive Cattle Podcast as Josh Davis and Todd Moore from Farm Credit Mid-America weigh in on beef prices, the cattle cycle and signs of herd rebuilding; and Kent Andersen of Zoetis talks with Tyrell about genetic traits of key value in today’s cycle.

[Podcast] One and Done Fly Control

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cargill Beef Technical Specialist, Johnathan Wells shares when, why and how to use the Altosid IGR XRB (extended release bolus) for up to 195 days for horn fly control in your herd.

[Podcast] NCBA CattleCon 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Join us live from Nashville, Tennessee, as we visit with Greg Eckerle about feedlot nutrition; talk with Andrew Coppin about ranch water technology; and learn more during a beef industry outlook with Marshall Hansen.

[Podcast] Measuring What Matters: The Future of Reproductive Performance, Cow Efficiency and Pasture Feed Intake Intelligence

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Recorded live at CattleCon, CERES TAG's Rhiannon Smith sits down with Shane White and livestock producer Brandi Buzzard to explore how data-driven insights are reshaping herd efficiency.

[Podcast] The Anipro Advantage: Powered by Data – Driven by Performance

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The episode explores Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition’s history, product evolution and core principles, highlighting its research-driven formulations, weatherized mineral technology and consultative approach.

[Podcast] Beef demand and cattle size economics – with Brian Earnest and Bruce Cobb

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Carrie sits down with CoBank's Brian Earnest to chat about what we can expect from consumer demand for beef and other animal proteins in 2026. Then, Tyrell visits with Certified Angus Beef's Bruce Cobb about what raising bigger cattle means for every step of the supply chain. Finally, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released, and the crew has some thoughts.

[Podcast] U.S. and Canadian trade – with John Masswohl

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Don’t miss this episode of the podcast where John Masswohl, the emeritus director of international relations at the Canadian Cattle Association, takes a deep dive into the big topics related to U.S. and Canadian beef production, government transitions in both countries, and renegotiating trade agreements in 2026.

[Podcast] Rewriting the Rules of Modern Grazing

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we’ll break down how virtual fencing is reshaping grazing for livestock producers across the country.

[Podcast] The economics of meatpacking and beef imports – with Derrell Peel

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Oklahoma State's Derrell Peel sorts through the politics and economic realities of the meat-packing industry, as well as how reopening the Mexican border to live cattle imports could affect U.S. markets.

[Podcast] CattleCon 2026 is Headed to Downtown Nashville

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

CattleCon 2026 is more than just a convention – it’s where the beef industry meets. Whether you're a seasoned producer, an industry expert or just starting out, this is the one event that you don’t want to miss.

[Podcast] Beef-on-dairy relationships and New World screwworm defenses – with Laurence Williams and Jason Sawyer

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join the Progressive Cattle crew as they try to make sense of the U.S. beef industry's import and export markets.

[Podcast] What is your PRF agent not telling you?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Luke Hisel of Redd Summit explains how Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Insurance is tied to historic rainfall and why the right grids and intervals make all the difference.

[Podcast] H-2A programs and New World screwworm with Todd Miller and Joe Paschal

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Todd Miller of Head Honchos talks with Tyrell Marchant about H-2A programs, and Abby George joins Joe Paschal, Texas A&M University, to discuss New World screwworm and whether it's if it comes or when it comes. The podcast team chats about beef prices and the best Western movie actors.

[Podcast] How cow size and body condition scores impact reproductive performance, herd management and profitability

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Backes-Belew from Purina Animal Nutrition dives into industry trends, including genetic advancements that are producing larger cows. Hear her recommendations for management practices necessary to keep up with the growth potential.

[Podcast] Labor and herd expansion, with CoBank’s Rob Fox and Abby Prins

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Catch the sounds of Idaho’s Cassia County Fair, as our own columnist and fair board member Paul Marchant introduces the fair board President Trevor Stapelman, an FFA Advisor Cami Schumann and Addi Jones, overall champion from the heifer futurity contest. And catch up with two of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange analysts on the ranching work force and herd rebuilding.

[Podcast] Utilizing bigger beef carcasses with Trent Schwartz

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join Progressive Cattle Podcast co-host Tyrell Marchant as he visits with West Texas A&M's Trent Schwartz to discuss how the meat packing, retail and food service sectors are adjusting to handling and marketing larger carcasses than ever before.

[Podcast] Virtual fencing and beef statistics – with Theo Beaumont, Lauren Sizemore and Teal Cody

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

They discuss of the real-life application of virtual fencing and the adoption of technology into day-to-day ranch management. The podcast crew also welcomes Progressive Cattle summer intern Taryn Cox and tests their knowledge of global export markets and cattle inventory numbers.

[Podcast] Managing What Matters: Cow Size, Water Quality and Fly Control on Today’s Ranches

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Progressive Cattle Podcast, Ted and Elizabeth join the show to unpack key management strategies for today’s beef producers.

[Podcast] Screwworm and stockmanship – with T.R. Lansford and Dawn Hnatow

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Abby speaks with T.R. Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission, about the threat of New World screwworm and Tyrell talks with Dawn Hnatow from Cattle Up Stockmanship about ways to reduce stress on livestock and workers. Stay tuned for Paul's branding and and David's fence building stories.

[Podcast] Beef industry update with Derrell Peel, and driving beef demand with Mandy Carr Johnson

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University talks with David Cooper about beef supplies and global trade in 2025 in this episode of the Progressive Cattle Podcast. Mandy Carr Johnson of NCBA shares demand initiatives and Beef Checkoff programs with Abby George. And the podcast team discusses all the beef David had on a recent death-defying cruise to Mexico.

[Podcast] Beef Checkoff update with Greg Hanes, and gas price dynamics with Patrick De Haan

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Catch up as we interview Greg Hanes of the Cattlemen's Beef Board on its checkoff spending and ROI study benefits, and Patrick De Haan, a fossil fuel analyst with GasBuddy, on summer gas blends, trade tariffs and diesel prices.

[Podcast] Weathering the spring calving season – Paul Nuttelman, DBC Ag Products

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Nuttelman shares what he sees on farms and why proactive gut health and immune support can be the foundation for growing strong, healthy calves that command premium prices.

[Podcast] NCBA CattleCon 2025 – Part 3

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In the final NCBA 2025 episode, Carrie Veselka visits with Jared Knock of AgSpire about beef supply chain sustainability and helping operations make improvements from the ground up. David Cooper and Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, discuss the current state of beef exports and what lies ahead for global market conditions.

[Podcast] NCBA CattleCon 2025 – Part 2

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join us as we visit with NCBA's Kaitlynn Glover about some of the most pressing D.C. issues impacting the cattle industry; talk risk management in the current beef market with Rabobank's Lance Zimmerman; and learn about the science of beef yield with John Stika from Certified Angus Beef.

[Podcast] NCBA CattleCon 2025 – Part 1

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join the editors from San Antonio as they visit with Angus Gidley-Baird about Australia’s recent herd liquidation and rebuild; Dennis Laycraft and Tyler Fulton on the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tariff standoff; and Justin Hossfeld on grazing management technology tools.