The Stock Show: Krebs, Scott on Using the Ring to Build a Ranch, Relationships

Eldon Krebs has been exhibiting at the National Western Stock Show for more than six decades. He’s got thoughts on competition, fads and progress, with plenty of historical stories thrown in.  From the grounds of the National Western Stock Show, Krebs and his son-in-law Jake Scott discuss using the show ring as a marketing tool, tips for generational transfer and who is really in charge of breeding decisions. HOSTS: Mark McCully and Miranda Reiman GUESTS:  Eldon Krebs and Jake ScottEldon Krebs is a lifelong cattlemen, growing up on a commercial ranch near Neligh, Neb., and attending the University of Nebraska. He worked on purebred operations before he and his wife, Louisa, started the Krebs Ranch near Gordon, Neb., in 1979. A longtime supporter of the National Western Stock Show, he has several grand champion banners and was named the Friend of National Western by the Red Meat Club this year. Jake Scott is married to Eldon and Louisa’s daughter Kami and currently works on marketing and customers relations for Krebs Ranch. After graduating from Oklahoma State University and managing a ranch in Oklahoma the couple moved back to Kami’s roots where they’re both involved in the operation and raising their kids in the Sandhills.  Related Reading:  More Than Hired HandsMaking Life Easier for EverybodyThe Very Best Beef: To Finish Right, Start RightThe National Western Stock Show will be covered in the March Angus Journal. Subscribe today to receive this edition.Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.