People in the News

Cattle Q&A with Brinda Dass, GeneConvene Global Collaborative

tyrell@agproud.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Brinda Dass of the GeneConvene Global Collaborative talks about the ongoing threat of New World screwworm and what biocontrol technologies might exist to help the U.S. livestock industry combat this pest.

RancHER: Natalie Kovarik: Embracing ranch life one role at a time

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Natalie Kovarik is the co-owner of Kovarik Cattle Co., a first-generation seedstock operation based in central Nebraska, and the co-host of the Discover Ag podcast.

Cattle Q&A with Matt Teagarden, Kansas Livestock Association

david@agproud.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Matt Teagarden agreed to an email Q&A discussion with Progressive Cattle about the ongoing policy debate over immigration and keeping agricultural production staffed during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) checks at packing plants.

Addressing the hidden impact of stress on beef and dairy cattle: Landis and Baxter join FERA to support FerAppease

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:12 -0400

FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals announced Heath Landis and Jeff Baxter, recognized sales and marketing leaders in the animal health industry, have recently joined this innovation company to support the adoption of FerAppease by veterinarians and their beef and dairy producer clients.

The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management announces Rick Machen as director

abby@agproud.com — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Recently announced, Dr. Rick Machen accepted the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Endowed Director with The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.

Abby George joins Progressive Publishing’s editorial team

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:24:32 -0400

Progressive Publishing welcomed a new editor to its Progressive Cattle team in August.

Progressive Publishing welcomes editorial intern Allyson Dalton

Wed, 17 May 2023 13:25:01 -0400

Progressive Publishing hired Allyson Dalton (formerly King) as a summer editorial intern for Progressive Cattle. In this position, she will be writing news articles and feature stories, assisting with social media and receiving a first-hand look at the Progressive Cattle Podcast.

Beloved cowboy writer Baxter Black passes

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:45:33 -0400

On June 10, 2022, Baxter Ashby Black, large animal veterinarian, cowboy poet and philosopher, husband, father and papa rode his old horse on home. Just before sunrise on that day, Jesus signed on one more ol’ cowboy to ride the Golden Fields across the Jordan.

B.R. Cutrer Inc. named BIF Seedstock Producer of Year

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:41:08 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized B.R. Cutrer Inc. (BRC), Wharton, Texas, as the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award on June 3 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Rezac Land & Livestock named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:33:34 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Rezac Land & Livestock the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 2 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Progressive Publishing welcomes editorial intern Abby George

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:36:23 -0400

Progressive Publishing is pleased to introduce Abby George as one of its summer 2022 editorial interns. George began work in mid-May and is responsible for writing feature stories and news articles for Progressive Cattle.

NCBA announces 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award regional winners

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:46:50 -0500

Seven of the nation’s top cattle operations were recognized as Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) regional winners for their environmental conservation efforts during the 2022 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.

RancHER: Brandi Buzzard Frobose: Leaving a positive impact on the beef industry

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:52:58 -0400

Brandi Buzzard Frobose is the director of communications and editor of the Red Angus Magazine for the Red Angus Association of America and co-owner of High Bar Cattle Company in Greeley, Kansas.

Colorado ranch honored with national Environmental Stewardship Award

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:41:04 -0400

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that Beatty Canyon Ranch (BCR) in Kim, Colorado, is the national winner of the 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP).

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announces 2021 Beef Quality Assurance Award winners

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:03:21 -0400

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the beef checkoff, has announced the winners of its 2021 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill.

Cow Camp Ranch named BIF Seedstock Producer of Year

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:23:20 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized Cow Camp Ranch, Lost Springs, Kansas, as the 2021 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year on June 24 during the group’s annual symposium and convention in Des Moines, Iowa.

W&S Ranch Inc. named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:20:06 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented W&S Ranch Inc. the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 23 during the group’s annual symposium and convention in Des Moines, Iowa.

Progressive Publishing welcomes editorial intern Kate James

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:28:07 -0400

Progressive Publishing is pleased to introduce Kate James as one of its summer 2021 editorial interns. James began work at the beginning of June and will write feature stories and news articles for Progressive Cattle.

RancHER: Sydney Wilkinson: Passion for ag, both in the field and in the classroom

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:00:01 -0400

Sydney Wilkinson works as an instructor of animal science and livestock judging coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Although she doesn’t work on the family ranch full time, she still considers it an integral part of her life and goes home as often as possible to help out.

Eastern Washington feedlot owner pleads guilty to $244 million fraud charge

carrie.veselka@agproud.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:36:54 -0400

Cody Easterday, owner of Easterday Ranches Inc., pled guilty to defrauding (Tyson) and an unnamed company (Company 1) out of more than $244 million by charging them under various agreements for the purported costs of purchasing and feeding hundreds of thousands of cattle that did not actually exist.

Mershon Cattle LLC named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:22:12 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Bruce and Tracey Mershon of Mershon Cattle LLC the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award on June 19 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Brookings, South Dakota.

Hinkson Angus Ranch named BIF Seedstock Producer of Year

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:02:34 -0400

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Hinkson Angus Ranch, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award on June 20 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Brookings, South Dakota.

NCBA announces 2019 Beef Quality Assurance Award winners

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:17:36 -0500

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program, has announced the winners of its 2019 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NCBA recognizes New York farm with National Environmental Stewardship Award

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:33:40 -0500

On Jan. 30, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced Thunder View Farms as the winner of the 2018 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award was presented at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans.