Arkansas Cattle Business Podcast

After a busy month we welcome you to our new office! We sit down to talk about a Hats on the Hill update at the state and federal level. We recap area conferences and give a membership update.

In this episode, we come to you live from Nashville at the NCBA Cattle Con. We sit down with some of the ACA leadership to talk about their experience attending the convention and why they attended.

In this episode, we sit down to talk about the 2026 membership year! We discuss monthly incentives, recruiter rewards, county programs and what to expect this year.

Want to renew your membership?

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In this year-in-review episode, we cover membership growth and member engagement, key policy and advocacy efforts, and the national issues that impacted the cattle industry throughout the year.

We also highlight events and educational opportunities from 2025, discuss leadership development within the association, and share what we’re most excited about as we look ahead to 2026.

In this episode, Michelle shares a federal Hats on the Hill update on the ELRP program, New World Screwworm, and the government shutdown. Noralee highlights ACA membership new and ACLC applications, and we close with interviews from the ACLC class on their experiences in the program.

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Tanner Beymer, lobbyist for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C. Tanner shares insights on what’s happening at the Capitol, the issues shaping the cattle industry, and how he works every day to advocate for producers across the country.

In this episode, we sit down with incoming ACA President, Don Hubbell. Don shares his journey in the cattle industry, his long-standing involvement with ACA, and the experiences that shaped his leadership. We also discuss his vision for the two years ahead, the challenges and opportunities facing Arkansas cattle producers, and what he's most excited about as he takes on this role.

Join us for a special episode as we visit with outgoing ACA President Scott Sullivan. Scott shares an inside look at his years of service to key wins for Arkansas cattle producers. Hear his reflections on leadership, the importance of working together, and what he hopes to see for the future of the Association. It’s a conversation filled with gratitude and perspective.

In this episode, we celebrate National Intern Day by sitting down with our summer intern, Aubrey Phillips, to reflect on her time with the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association and what she’s learned along the way. Then, we chat with Convention Chair Ron Carter about what attendees can expect at this year’s ACA Annual Convention and Trade Show, from educational sessions to the live auction and everything in between.

In this episode, we kick things off with a Hats on the Hill update, including the latest on the Reconciliation Package and a quick membership update. Then, we dive into everything you need to know about the 67th Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show what to expect, what’s new, and why you won’t want to miss it!

Register for Convention: https://www.arbeef.org/convention-and-trade-show

In this episode we sit down to discuss what's going on at the ACA state office. We discuss the New World Screwworm, the end of membership drive and the annual convention and trade show.

At the end of the episode, Noralee talks to Jalyn Smith about the Braunvieh Jr. Nationals in Searcy, AR.

In this episode of the Arkansas Cattle Business Podcast, we’re excited to welcome our summer intern, Aubrey Phillips, to the team. Michelle shares a federal "Hats on the Hill" update, highlighting progress on the much-anticipated “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

We also recap the farm tour with the Arkansas Cattlemen's Leadership Course Class, where hands-on learning and producer networking took center stage.