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Progressive Cattle Podcast
by Progressive Cattle editors
Join Progressive Cattle magazine editors and columnist Paul Marchant as they chew the cud on current events in the beef industry, preview the upcoming issue of the magazine, and interview some good friends from the ag community.
Episodes
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Skyrocketing diesel prices - with Patrick De Haan
The Progressive Cattle Podcast team discusses the current price market for regular fuel and diesel fuel in the U.S. and how it could affect producers around shipping season. Then David Cooper visits with GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan about all the factors creating a record...
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Using Technology to Build More Profitable Ranches for Generations to Come (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, CERES TAG’s Global Commercial Manager Siobhan Smith sits down with Midwest US Sales Lead Matthew Randerson to discuss how technology and data are shaping the future of the cattle industry. Drawing on their experience in the Australian and US cattle industries, Siobhan and Matthew...
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Wildfire season and livestock production – with Erik Kalsta
Progressive Cattle Editor Tyrell Marchant visits with Erik Kalsta from Western Landowners Alliance about the 2026 wildfire season and how producers can work with each other and government agencies to improve the land for livestock and wildlife. Then the crew gets philosophical about the cattle...
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A Better Start: The Value of Preconditioning Your Calves (Sponsored Podcast)
PrimeVAC™ preconditioning programs by Merck Animal Health offer a comprehensive mix of products and protocols that will help get your calves off to the best start. Join us as Dr. Chris Thomsen from Merck Animal Health sits down with Progressive Cattle to discuss the benefits of preconditioning…
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What are eubiotics and how will they benefit my cows? (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode, Dr. Greg Eckerle, technical service manager with Novonesis, breaks down the classifications of eubiotics into individual product categories and defines expectations. This episode is sponsored by Novonesis.
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Gas prices and feeding in summer - with Patrick De Haan and Greg Eckerle
The Progressive Cattle Podcast team visits with Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy on those dynamics facing ranchers with diesel prices and ongoing challenges with imported crude oil; and Greg Eckerle of Novonesis on the nutritional and mineral considerations producers should remember when feeding…
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What's new in beef cattle genetics from the 2026 BIF Symposium
Progressive Cattle editor Tyrell Marchant checks in from the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium in Boise, Idaho. He is joined by Neogen's Kirk Ramsey and Victor Pedrosa to discuss how genomic tools can enhance cattle and ranch sustainability; then University of Idaho's John Hall and Kansas…
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Selling Calves in a Record Market: What Ranchers Need to Know Right Now (Sponsored Podcast)
The cattle market is rewriting the record books, but where do we go from here? 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...
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Cattle market signs in 2026 - with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall
Don’t miss this episode as NCBA Chief Executive Officer 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...
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Introducing CattleZen: A New Tool for Managing Cattle Stress (Sponsored Podcast)
CattleZen™ is a new cattle stress management tool designed to help producers maintain calmer, healthier beef and dairy cattle. It’s a proprietary blend of maternal bovine-appeasing substance and a calming pheromone that, when applied just above the muzzle, stimulates a calming effect. This…
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Third-party verification programs and addressing antimicrobial resistance - with Mindi Birkeland and D. L. Step
Join the Progressive Cattle crew as they discuss the current cattle market and the best pick-ups on the market. Tyrell visits with Where Food Comes From’s Mindi Birkeland about getting ranchers involved in third-party verification programs. Abby sits down with Boehringer Ingelheim’s D. L. Step to...
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VitaFerm – Performance that Pays (Sponsored Podcast)
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. Dr. Chris Cassady, the BioZyme® Director of Technical Sales &...
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Industry outlook and genetic traits of value – with Josh Davis, Todd Moore and Kent Andersen
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. And catch up…
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One and Done Fly Control (Sponsored Podcast)
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. This episode is sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition.
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NCBA CattleCon 2026
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.
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Measuring What Matters: The Future of Reproductive Performance, Cow Efficiency and Pasture Feed Intake Intelligence (Sponsored Podcast)
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. This episode is proudly sponsored by CERES TAG, a leader in livestock intelligence that delivers herd insights...
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The Anipro Advantage: Powered by Data – Driven by Performance (Sponsored Podcast)
Supplementation isn’t a product; it’s a solution that drives consistent cattle results. The episode explores Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition’s history, product evolution, and core principles, highlighting its research-driven formulations, weatherized mineral technology, and consultative approach.…
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Beef demand and cattle size economics – with Brian Earnest and Bruce Cobb
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...
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U.S. and Canadian trade – with John Masswohl
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...
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Rewriting the Rules of Modern Grazing (Sponsored Podcast)
What if managing your herd felt more like managing an app than wrestling with wire and posts? In this episode we’ll break down how virtual fencing is reshaping grazing for livestock producers across the country. We’ll explain how a simple collar and phone app let producers draw fences over any...
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The economics of meatpacking and beef imports – with Derrell Peel
Progressive Cattle Editor Tyrell Marchant sits down with Oklahoma State's Derrell Peel to sort 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. Then, join the crew as they debate...
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CattleCon 2026 is Headed to Downtown Nashville (Sponsored Podcast)
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. Guest: Hear from Kristin Torres, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Executive...
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Beef-on-dairy relationships and New World screwworm defenses – with Laurence Williams and Jason Sawyer
Join the Progressive Cattle crew as they try to make sense of the U.S. beef industry's import and export markets. Tyrell visits with Purina's Laurence Williams about the quality and management of beef-on-dairy calves and the evolving relationship between the beef and dairy industries. And, as the...
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What is your PRF agent not telling you? (Sponsored Podcast)
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. In this episode, you’ll hear how one simple policy tweak could’ve quadrupled coverage, and what to ask your agent to…
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H-2A programs and New World screwworm with Todd Miller and Joe Paschal
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.
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How cow size and body condition scores impact reproductive performance, herd management and profitability (Sponsored Podcast)
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. Also, learn about how body…
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Labor and herd expansion, with CoBank’s Rob Fox and Abby Prins
It’s fair season and be sure to catch the anticipation and 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...
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Utilizing bigger beef carcasses with Trent Schwartz
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. The team also previews the August issue of the...
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Virtual fencing and beef statistics - with Theo Beaumont, Lauren Sizemore and Teal Cody
Carrie Veselka visits with Theo Beaumont, Senior Enterprise Sales Manager at Halter, joined by California ranchers Lauren Sizemore and Teal Cody. They discuss the real-life application of virtual fencing and the adoption of technology into day-to-day ranch management. The podcast crew also…
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Managing What Matters: Cow Size, Water Quality and Fly Control on Today’s Ranches (Sponsored Podcast)
In this episode of the Progressive Cattle Podcast, Ted and Elizabeth join the show to unpack key management strategies for today’s beef producers. From the benefits of value-added programs to cow size and forage demand, the conversation offers practical insights for optimizing herd performance.…
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Screwworm and stockmanship – with T.R. Lansford and Dawn Hnatow
Abby speaks with T.R. Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission, about the threat of New World screwworm and the closure of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico. Tyrell talks with Dawn Hnatow from Cattle Up Stockmanship about reducing stress on livestock and workers through better...
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Beef industry update with Derrell Peel; and Driving beef demand with Mandy Carr Johnson
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…
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Beef Checkoff update with Greg Hanes, and gas price dynamics with Patrick De Haan
Catch up with the Progressive Cattle Podcast interviews in the April issue with Greg Hanes, of the Cattlemen's Beef Board on its checkoff spending, and Return on Investment study benefits; and Patrick De Haan a fossil fuel analyst with GasBuddy on summer gas blends, trade tariffs, and diesel…
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Weathering the spring calving season – Paul Nuttelman, DBC Ag Products (Sponsored Podcast)
Spring calving brings new life to the farm—but also brings unpredictable weather. One day, it’s warm and sunny. The next, a cold front moves in, bringing rain, snow or mud. These swings can create major stress for young calves, affecting their health and growth. For producers, that means staying...
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NCBA CattleCon 2025 - Part 3
In the final NCBA 2025 episode, the editorial team shares a sneak peek of the March issue, and 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...
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NCBA CattleCon 2025 – Part 2
Once again, the crew checks in from CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio. 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 more about the...
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NCBA CattleCon 2025 - Part 1
Join the editors from San Antonio as they visit with Angus Gidley-Baird a senior analyst at Rabobank about Australia’s recent herd liquidation and rebuild; Dennis Laycraft and Tyler Fulton from the Canadian Cattle Association on the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tariff standoff; and Justin Hossfeld…
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Why small producers matter and managing ranch wildlife – with Bryan Sanderson and Erik Kalsta
The team discusses everything from TikTok politics to Valentine's Day candy. Meanwhile, Tyrell chats with Alltech's Bryan Sanderson about the cattle cycle and how producers of all scopes and sizes will decide how and when the national cow herd will start its upswing. Finally, Tyrell talks to Erik...
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Canadian beef production with Chad Ross, and water issues for alfalfa with Dan Putnam
In this episode, editors discuss possible impacts of tariffs, Chad Ross of Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association explains Canadian beef production, and Dan Putnam explains how water resources remain a challenge for alfalfa farmers in California.
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A Fresh Approach to Virtual Fencing with Halter (Sponsored Podcast)
Craig Piggott, CEO of Halter, tells the story of the largest virtual fencing company in the world. Halter passed the 250,000 collar mark in 2024 and is quickly positioning itself as a new, unique opportunity for U.S. ranchers interested in getting the most from their pastures. Craig talks about…
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Beef production in Saskatchewan - with Scott Wright
Join the Progressive Cattle editors in a discussion about the candidates for USDA secretary, and a follow-up discussion on Trump’s named pick for the position. Scott Wright, director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence at University of Saskatchewan, visits with David and Tyrell about...
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Dogs, buzzards and ranch life humor – with John R. Erickson
Tyrell sits down with John R. Erickson, author of the beloved Hank the Cowdog book series, for a meandering and insightful conversation about the animals we live and work with, recovering after wildfires, and educating the public about livestock agriculture. Then David, Carrie, Paul and Fredric...
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CattleCon 2025: Where the Beef Industry Meets – with Kristin Torres (Sponsored Podcast)
Join Kristin Torres, Executive Director of Meetings & Events at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as she discusses CattleCon 2025 and the meetings and events that make up the premier industry event. CattleCon 2025 will take place in San Antonio, Texas, February 4-6, 2025. This episode is...
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Canadian trade dynamics and what producers look for in a sale catalog – with Kent Bacus and Charley Martinez
In this Progressive Cattle Podcast episode, David visits with Kent Bacus, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Beef Cattle Association at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference about trade negotiations with Canada, and Tyrell visits with Charley Martinez with the University of...
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To cull, maintain or expand this fall – with Elliott Dennis
Join the whole Progressive Cattle crew – David, Paul, Tyrell, Carrie and Abby - as they enjoy the Cassia County Fair in Southern Idaho. They speak with Ryan Udy about the experiences of being a junior exhibitor at the county fair and all the fun that comes with it. Abby interviews Elliott Dennis,...
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Terminal crossbreeding and regenerative ranching -- with Mark Thallman and Josh Gaskamp
Tyrell visits with Mark Thallman from the USDA's Meat Animal Research Center about the merits and drawbacks of implementing terminal crossbreeding systems. Then, the Noble Research Institute's Josh Gaskamp joins Carrie to chat about how educational opportunities for producers to better their land...
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Looking at USDA Census data - with David P. Anderson
Texas A&M professor David P. Anderson visits with David Cooper to review how many operations in the beef livestock industry have been lost or consolidated in the most recent USDA Census report. And to preview the Progressive Cattle 2024 Beef Statistics poster that went out to readers, the editor...
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Sustainability and mental health resources - with Frank Mitloehner and Jessica Cabrera
Join hosts Tyrell Marchant, Paul Marchant and Abby George on this episode of the Progressive Cattle podcast where you’ll not only hear Paul’s charming New York accent and how he became a pioneer in the cattle business, but also a discussion on bull turn-out and the differences around the country....
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2024 forage outlook and monensin for cows and heifers – with Katie Raver and Frank White
For the first time, we welcome Progressive Forage’s Joy Hendrix to the podcast studio, as she visits with Katie Raver from Rock River Laboratory for a regional analysis of forage quality and what to keep in mind for the 2024 growing season. Then Tyrell and Elanco’s Frank White discuss the results...
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Genetic profit tools and industry outlook - with Lee Leachman and David Anderson
The podcast team is back in the studio for two interviews you don’t want to miss. Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle Co. shares with Tyrell his insight on genetic profit data that has been a foundation for his seedstock herd. And David visits with David Anderson, Texas A&M ag economist, on beef…
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Join Progressive Cattle magazine editors and columnist Paul Marchant as they chew the cud on current events in the beef industry, preview the upcoming issue of the magazine, and interview some good friends from the ag community.
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