American Cattlemen Podcast

Smarter Cattle is a record-keeping software designed to make ranch management simpler and efficient.

I am so thrilled to know that the cattle industry is in the hands of a new generation of ranchers and industry professionals with exceptional skills!

Oaklee Trapp is a cattlewoman, entrepreneur, and founder of Smarter Cattle, a record-keeping software designed to make ranch management simpler and efficient. She's from Tremont, Utah,...

It was a great learning experience to sit down with Tom Brink, the CEO of the Red Angus Association of America.  Join us on your favorite platform to listen to the wisdom of one of the cattle industry’s great minds. Tom Brink is a prominent beef industry figure known for his extensive experience and expertise in the Red Angus breed. He has held significant leadership roles in various organizations, including Cattle-Fax, the America...

Welcome back to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Boyd Quinley, the Regional Manager for the Southwest Region for Vermeer. Boyd will share his vast experience about Vermeer, its company history, and some key milestones they have reached. Boyd will then discuss his background in rodeo and transition to Vermeer, highlighting the company's focus on efficiency and innovation. Boyd then emphasiz...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Gale chats with JD Hill, National Sales Manager for Creative Science.

JD has spent over 32 years in the animal health industry, beginning his career with Bayer Animal Health in 1993. He later joined Western Vet Supply, eventually becoming part of Patterson through several acquisitions. After 16 years in Distribution, JD transitioned back to the vendor and manufact...

Fire Safety Tips and Solutions.  Today, we present an insightful interview with John Mollhagen and Marc Ahrens, of Moly Mfg., who will discuss the importance of controlled burns, safety issues surrounding these events, and fire safety on farms and ranches. 

Join Gale, John, and Mark as they share experiences, advice, and solutions for this important and sometimes neglected area of farm safety!

Historically, controlled burns have ty...

Cattle Health Issues Podcast

Cattle health issues are one of cattlemen’s key challenges for a profitable herd. The partnership between veterinarians and cattlemen is critical to a successful cattle operation, regardless of operation type and size. Dr. Shynia Peterman, DVM, of the Lyons Vet Clinic in Lyons, Kansas, and Gale McKinney, the Voice of the American Cattlemen, will co-host a new podcast series entitled Veterinarians and Ca...

Welcome to another edition of the American Cattlemen Podcast.  Just ahead we have Gale McKinney, he is the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and he sits down with Elle TerHaar with Repro-Scan Technologies.  Elle will give you a little background on her personal and professional life.  She will also share some information on the historical timeline and significant highlights for Repro-Scan. They will wrap up the conversation by discu...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Robby Stransky, the National Accounts Manager for Hutchison Inc, about Hutchison, its company history, some key milestones they have reached, and how the company has evolved over the years. Robby will then get into some new products that Hutchison has had in development. With a company as dedicated to helping the youth as Hutchison, you won't wan...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Gale chats with Jacob Hart regarding their extraordinary listing, Pilgrim Farms, a 3,200-acre tract of land in Delta County, Texas. 

High Point Land Company, in partnership with National Land Realty, is proud to present 3,200± acres offered in 40 tracts ranging from 10 to 500 +/- acres in Delta County, TX, selling at auction with bidding ending at 1 PM CST on May ...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, Dustin chats with Noah Porter about SmaXTec, what it does and what makes it unique. Noah will then go into the benefit to having SmaXTec on Beef and Dairy calves. They will then discuss the role reducing involuntary culls plays in setting up a successful beef on dairy program. They will then close the discussion by talking about how farms with SmaXTec Boluses are ...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, we have the publisher of the American Cattlemen and host, Gale Mckinney and he sits down with Chef Michael Scott. Chef Michael will get into how his passion for cooking started and a little about his background. Chef Michael is heavily involved in the Wagyu Beef Industry and has 40 years of culinary experience. As an esteemed World Master Chef, Chef Michael makes ...

Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Frank Jusich, head of commercial operations for Pertinent Eco Solutions, who brings extensive experience in animal health and pest control and will discuss the economic and health impacts of flies on cattle. Flies represent a significant challenge for cattle producers, causing an estimated $1 bi...

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Kevin Bennett with Sandrock Ranch Herefords, in Benton Wisconsin. They will get into the upcoming Sandrock Ranch Herefords production sale held on April 13th, 2025, at the ranch near Benton, Wisconsin. Kevin will then discuss some of the Bulls he is prou...

Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL.  During this episode, Dustin & Dr. White will discuss some common challenges ranchers face when it comes to calves and colostrum. They will also get into why colostrum is so vital for calves. With an expert ...

Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL.  During this episode, Dustin & Dr. White will discuss all things scours in beef cattle. They will also get into some alternatives for dealing with scours and how antibiotics aren't always the perfect solutio...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today, we will hear from Gale's recent trip to San Antonio, Texas for NCBA CattleCon 2025. Gale sat down with Bill Reynolds with Central Life Sciences and Central UAS Technologies to talk about their new Precision Vision 40x drone unit capable of spraying herds for mosquito control, herbicides, and so much more.  Reynolds shared the company's journey, which began in 2011...

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast. Today's episode takes us to NCBA CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Gale sits down with Hugh Aljoe to discuss The Noble Research Institutes and how much their educational course work has grown. With Noble expanding, they are at the forefront for Regenerative Agriculture and education.  

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Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and our Producer Profile. Today, Gale McKinney, the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and Kevin Moore with the M6 Ranch discuss the upcoming M6 Ranch Wagyu "Building Blocks of Excellence" Production Sale held on April 5th, 2025. After getting into the history of the ranch, Kevin will get into some of his award-winning Wagyu cattle. With a deep offering and nothing but the ...

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Audie Larson, with the Larson Family Ranch in Hamill, North Dakota. Audie will go into detail about the ranch's cattle. By using rotational grazing and letting the cattle roam free, these cattle will have something for your ranch and needs. With such a w...