American Cattlemen Podcast

There is something to be said for developing cattle in the same kind of environment where you expect them to perform. That philosophy has been at the heart of Rhoades Ranch in Cambria, California, since the program began in 2006. 

Rhoades Ranch develops its cattle in rough country that asks them to travel, stay sound, and prove their ability to perform. The goal is straightforward: produce bulls with the durability and athleti...

Bovine respiratory disease remains one of the cattle industry’s most persistent and costly health challenges. Despite decades of vaccines, treatments, and management practices, BRD rates have not declined—and some reports suggest mortality is increasing. In this episode of the American Cattleman Podcast, host Dustin Hector sits down with Dr. Bob Gentry of MedGene to examine why respiratory disea...

Female sales are easy to describe with numbers. This many open heifers. This many bred females. This many pregnancies and embryo packages. But numbers alone do not explain what has made the Next Generation Foundation Female Sale last for 28 years. That story is about cattle, but it is also about people. It is about consignors willing to offer their best, buyers willing to trust the program, and a sale team that stays involved long ...

Welcome back to Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health, powered by American Cattlemen Media. Today, join hosts Kaid Panek and Dr. Shynia Peterman as they sit down with Dr. Ryan Fairbairn, DVM, of Trans Ova Genetics to explore the rapidly evolving world of bovine embryo transfer and Cattle Genetics.

Dr. Fairbairn shares how his upbringing on a small Angus cow-calf operation in Pennsylvania inspired his interes...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Dr. Wayne Ayers, Senior Beef Cattle Technical Consultant with Elanco Animal Health, for an informative discussion on Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF), also known as bovine pulmonary hypertension or right-sided heart failure. As the disease continues to...

One of the highlights of the Big Texas Event, hosted jointly by the Texas Wagyu Association and Australian Wagyu Association, is the opportunity to reconnect with some of the industry’s most progressive breeders. Among them is Emily Searle of Old Three Wagyu, a Texas-based operation known for elite Fullblood Wagyu genetics, premium beef production, and a strong commitment to producer education. During the event, Searle sat do...

At the Big Texas Event in Fort Worth, hosted in partnership by the Texas Wagyu Association and the Australian Wagyu Association, American Cattlemen had the opportunity to sit down with one of the most unique guests of the conference: Gregg Brazzell of Spring Street Farms in Louisiana. Brazzell came to the Wagyu business with a story unlike most cattle producers. Before building his Louisiana farm and beef program, he spent decades ...

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for American Cattlemen Media, and he sits down with Kyle Peters, the General Manager and President of Linn Post & Pipe. In this episode, Kyle and Dustin sit down to discuss the company's rich history, commitment to innovation, and its continued impact on the cattle industry. Growing up in the family busin...

As Wagyu breeders, seedstock producers, and beef industry leaders gathered for the Big Texas Event hosted by the Texas Wagyu Association and Australian Wagyu Association, one topic repeatedly surfaced: how genetics can improve beef quality and profitability. During the event, American Cattlemen sat down with Kenny Landgraf of Landgraf Ranch, a respected Wagyu producer known for his analytical approach to cattle breeding and genomic...

During the Texas Wagyu Association and Australian Wagyu Association Conference in Fort Worth, industry leaders gathered for educational seminars, networking, and preparation for the highly anticipated Texas Wagyu Sale. Among them was Kim Howard of Black Jack Ranch, a progressive Mississippi-based Wagyu operation focused on premium beef production and seedstock development. Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Black Jack Ranch man...

In this episode of the American Cattleman Podcast, host Kaid Panek welcomes Cam Spackman of KeyLix for an in-depth discussion on one of the most overlooked yet critical components of a successful cow-calf operation: mineral supplementation. As calving season comes to a close and producers shift their focus toward breeding season, Kaid and Cam explore how the right nutrition program can improve body condition, increase conception ra...

In this episode of Cattlemen and Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health, hosts Kaid Panek and Dr. Shania Peterman, DVM, welcome Dr. Bob Gentry, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian with MedGene, for an in-depth discussion on two emerging and economically significant cattle diseases: bovine theileriosis and anaplasmosis. As tick populations expand across the United States, understanding these diseases has become increasingly ...

For more than a century, Stellpflug Cattle Company has remained committed to producing practical, profitable cattle that work for commercial producers across the country. That commitment continues today as Andy Stellpflug and his family prepare for the Second Annual Hereford and Angus Female Sale, scheduled for July 24, 2026, at the ranch near Guernsey, Wyoming.

On a recent episode of Genetics & The Gavel, I had the opportunity...

One of the realities of ranching is that water never takes a day off. Whether you’re running cattle in the Texas Panhandle, the deserts of the Southwest, or the rolling hills of the Southeast, maintaining reliable water systems is one of the most important responsibilities in livestock production. While attending the Big Texas Event in Fort Worth, I had the opportunity to visit with Matthew Jesko of RanchBot, a company that i...

While attending the Texas Wagyu Association and Australian Wagyu Association International Conference in Fort Worth, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ray Thomas Sr. and Ray Thomas Jr. of Santos Patronos. Their story is one built around family, faith, hard work, and a willingness to take a different path when opportunity presented itself. Ray Thomas Sr. has spent nearly four decades as an attorney, but cattle have always been ...

While attending the 2026 Big Texas Event in Fort Worth, I had the opportunity to visit with Paul Rogers, founder of Herd Yard, a growing online platform designed to help cattle producers connect with serious buyers and sellers across the country. 

Paul’s background is a little different than many folks in the cattle business. He did not grow up in the cattle industry. Instead, he spent years working in video production a...

While attending the recent Texas Wagyu Association event in Fort Worth, Texas, I had the opportunity to sit down with Cade Nichols, President of the American Wagyu Association and owner of Nichols Ranching. We covered a lot of ground during our conversation, from commercial cattle production and Wagyu genetics to the future of the breed and the opportunities available for cattle producers looking to add value to their operations.&n...

One of the great things about attending cattle industry events is the opportunity to spend time with the people helping shape the future of their breed and their industry. During the 2026 Big Texas Event in Fort Worth, Texas, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bryan Milburn, President of the Texas Wagyu Association, to discuss the growth of the Wagyu industry, the importance of genetic advancement, ...

The latest episode of Genetics and the Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen Media, features Jeff Hawkins of Medicine Tree Ranch in Clinton, Montana, discussing the upcoming Medicine Tree Ranch Red Wagyu Complete Cowherd Dispersal scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. 

Hosted by Gail McKinney, the episode provides listeners with an inside look at one of the most respected Red Wagyu programs in the country. Hawkins shares...