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Cattle Connect — 127 episodes

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Meet Caleb Cook: 2026-2027 AJCA President

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Farming, Finances, Family and the Future ft. Drs. Mykel Taylor and Kelli Russell

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Tackling Fall Weeds ft. Dr. David Russell

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Checkin' on the Checkoff: The Not-So-Lazy Days of Summer

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You Can't Buy Showmanship ft. Heather Welper

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From Stockyard Roots to National Screens: The Reach of Elite Livestock ft. Jerry Etheredge & Hardin Utsey

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The Land, The Legacy, The Holmestead Company ft. Charles & Cooper Holmes

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Tagged For Greatness: From Countryside to Courthouse ft. Caroleene Dobson

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The Power in a Pair of Eyes ft. Dr. Tony Frazier

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Alabama Primary Unpacked ft. Matthew Durdin

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Hustle, Heart & Enduring the Hard Times ft. Tyler Watt

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Breaking Down Alabama's Meat Inspection Program ft. Dr. Hannah Ennis

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Runoff Rundown: Meet Alabama BeefPAC-Backed Candidates

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Checkin' on the Checkoff: From Spring Successes to Summer Sizzle

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On the Road with the 2026 Regional Cattlemen’s Conferences

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Beat the Alabama Heat: Protect Your Herd from Summer Stress

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Cultivating Leadership and Raising the Stakes ft. Mitchell Alexander

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Tagged For Greatness: Raising Cattle, Raising Leaders Ft. Senator Josh Carnley

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Past President Profiles: Engaged, Available and Advocating ft. LD Fitzpatrick

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Political Round-Up: Sine Die Edition ft. Russ Durrance

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Mitigating Fescue Toxicosis ft. Dr. Leanne Dillard

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Miller’s Mission: Leaving It Better Than He Found It

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Taking the Lead with ACWA President Holli Thompson

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Checkin' on the Checkoff: Saddle Up for Springtime

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A Little Mobile, A Little Montgomery

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The Southeastern Livestock Exposition's Mission in Motion

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From Fifth Generation Cattleman to NCBA President ft. Gene Copenhaver

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Capturing Superior Value on Sale Day ft. Josh Farley

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Past President Profiles: Navigating Transition and Finding the Big Picture ft. Richard Meadows

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Tagged For Greatness: Cultivating Advocacy ft. Drew Wendland

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All Roads Lead to the Port City

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A Look at 2026 Youth Livestock Programs & Events

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Checking in on the Checkoff: What to Expect from the 2026 Marketing Plan

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A Front-Row Seat to Alabama Politics ft. Senate Secretary Pat Harris

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2025 ACA Yearbook ft. The Entire Cattle Connect Team

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Connect to the Cattlemen: Clay County's Winning Recipe ft. Jim & Kim Jordan

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Stewarding Deep South Cattlemen's Associations ft. Andy Berry

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The WHY Behind YCLP: Inside Alabama's Young Cattlemen's Leadership Program ft. YCLP Council Chairman Aisling Walding

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From The Plains to Producers: Practical Beef Insights ft. Dr. Maggie Justice

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Checking on the Checkoff: Wrapping Up a Busy Fall

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Developing Heifers for the Long Haul ft Kent Stanford

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State of the Beef Consumer

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When Words Move Markets

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From Pasture to Policy ft. Mary Bea Halimeh

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From the Show Ring to AJCA President ft. Lyndee Jordan

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Fueling the Future of Alabama's Beef Industry

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Finding Our Common Ground ft. Craig Taylor

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Conservation Conversation: Stewarding Our Natural Resources ft. Will Gotcher

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Marketing Your Farm: Building Community Through Beef ft. Jones Farm

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Precision Breeding: Auburn’s AI School Preview ft. Dr. Soren Rodning

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Connect to the Cattlemen: Beefin' Up Shelby County Culinary Classrooms

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Checking on the Checkoff: Sizzling Summer Programs

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Meet Bailey Watson: ACA’s New Manager of Youth Programs & Marketing

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Exploring Alabama Agriculture's Economic Growth Potential ft. Dr. Mykel Taylor & Dr. Kelli Russell

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Winter Forage Strategies: Preparing Now for a Productive Feeding Season ft. Josh Elmore

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Securing Your Farm's Data: Cybersecurity Insights ft. Amanda Senn

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Connect to the Cattlemen: Cattle Education, One Child At A Time Ft. Nikki Dyess

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Unlocking the Secrets of Beef Market Logistics ft. Don Wambles

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Cattle Producers, County Grants and Checkoff Plans Ft. Steven Smith

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A Season of Change

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Believing in the Future of Agriculture ft. Mackenzie Smith

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Connect to the Cattlemen: Lights, Camera, Action!

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Marketing Your Farm - Branding Your Beef ft: Kenny Woodham

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Southern Border Shutdown ft. State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier

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Political Round-Up: Sine Die Edition

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Ag & Forestry Grow Alabama ft. Grace Ellis

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Bull Development - What You Need to Know ft. Dr. Chance Armstrong

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Marketing Your Farm - Social Media Savvy ft. Karah Skinner

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Get to Know ACA Vice President Randy Moody

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The Future of Fertility ft. Auburn University’s Dr. Paul Dyce

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Marketing Your Farm Series - Tackling Websites ft. Anna Marie Herrington

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Fun Facts from the Field: Spring Planting ft. Dr. David Russell

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Political Round-Up: A Mid-Session Update

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Checking on The Checkoff: Sunny Evenings & Spring Events

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Tackling the Tough Conversation ft. Kacy Atkinson

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American Beef Industry Update & Insights From Capitol Hill ft. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall

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The Busiest 105 Days in Montgomery ft. Rep. Joe Lovvorn

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Supporting Youth in Agriculture Through Family Fun ft. Linwood McClain

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A Healthy Option ft. Russ Durrance

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Sealing the Land Deal ft. Jonathan Goode

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Alabama's CattleWomen— Linked by Beef ft. Shelby Easterling

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From Feedback to Convention

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Birthdays & Milestones

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That's a Wrap! 2024, a Year in Review

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A Preview of the 2025 Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan

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Generational Trends & Tips for Being a Strong Leader ft. Auburn University's Dr. Adam Cletzer

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The Story Behind Sweet Grown Alabama ft. Sweet Grown Alabama Assistant Director Aisling Walding

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What's New at the 2025 ACA Convention & Trade Show

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The Gift That Keeps Giving ft. ACA President Dr. Terry Slaten

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All About the Conservation Incentive Program ft. Alabama Soil & Water’s Ashley Henderson

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The Vision for Auburn University's Department of Animal Sciences ft. Department Head Dr. Kimberly Mullenix

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State of the Consumer ft. ACA Director of Consumer Outreach Josie Jones

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Beef Promotion Tips from the 2023 Cattlemen of Beef Month

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Checking On the Checkoff: 60 Savory Stops

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Celebrating 60 Years of October Beef Month with Ed Whatley

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The Three P's of Beef ft. Joseph Mason

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Farm Safety & Life-Saving Tips ft. First Responder Jackson Chance

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Heifer Selection & Development ft. Kent Stanford

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Website Walk-Through: BamaBeef.org

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Exploring America's Beef Industry ft. Young Cattlemen's Conference Attendee Daniel Adams

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Livestock Judging 101 with Auburn University Collegiate Livestock Judging Coach Jesse Henson

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Selecting the Right Bull for Your Herd with Alabama BCIA Director Michelle Elmore

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Checking on the Checkoff: Back to School Edition ft. the Alabama Farm to School Program with Director Beth Spratt

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Board Sale Season Firing Up with Ken Kelley

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Producer Profitability Initiative with Livestock Marketing Association Region Executive Officer Craig Taylor

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Marketing Beef Direct to Consumers ft. Kathleen Evans from CK Cattle

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Meet Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association President Alyvia Watson

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 AJCA Round-Up

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Get to Know ACA Vice President Wyatt Sasser

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Cattlemen’s Membership Recruitment Deadline, Coming In Hot!

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Checking On the Checkoff - Fire Up The Grill, It's Officially Grilling Season ft. Beef Influencer Kathy Adams Phillips

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Alabama Legislative Session: Sine Die Edition ft. Alabama Farmers Federation Director of State Legislative Programs Russ Durrance

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Get to Know ACA President Dr. Terry Slaten

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2024 Regional Membership Meetings: All You Need to Know

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The Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Record Year for Scholarships

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Checking On the Checkoff- Meet Alabama Beef Checkoff Council Chairman Brenda Glover

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Get to Know ACA President-Elect Keith Glover

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Checking On the Checkoff - Spring Youth Activities with Reid McGuire

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Checking On the Checkoff—Culinary Season Programming with Josie Jones

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A Mid-Session Report of the 2024 Alabama Legislative Session

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The SLE Rodeo's Unique Mission ft. SLE Executive Director Sarah Hunter

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A Look Back at Convention ft. Guest Speakers Secretary of State Wes Allen, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth & NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart

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Get to Know The MOOseum

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The ACA's Legislative Priorities During the 2024 Alabama Legislative Session

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Everything You Need to Know About the ACA Convention & Trade Show | Feb. 23-24

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Who Is the Alabama Cattlemen's Association?

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What is the Cattle Connect Podcast— And Why?