Angus Underground
Featuring insightful opinions, the latest news from around the Angus cattle world and conversations with industry leaders, newsmakers and breeders – from the well-known to the not so well-known. Keep it Underground with your host, David Brown.
Episodes
This episode features a marketing roundtable discussion focusing on the challenges and opportunities in marketing agricultural products, particularly cattle. The conversation highlights the importance of effective marketing strategies, the need for intentionality in branding, and the shift towards digital sales platforms. David and guests emphasize the significance of establishing a strong brand identity, effective communication wi...
The conversation explores the current enthusiasm in the cattle market, particularly focusing on the bull sales and strategies employed by producers. David Brown introduces the latest episode in the Master Breeder series, featuring Brent Thiel, Isabel, South Dakota, who shares insights from his extensive career in breeding Charolais and Angus cattle. The discussion highlights the importance of family values, early influences in agri...
In this episode of Angus Underground, host David Brown reflects on the busy March season in Montana, discussing the successful delivery of bulls and the importance of building a strong network in the ranching community. The episode features an interview with Matt and Sarah Thompson, who recently held their first non-traditional bull sale, sharing insights on their journey in the cattle business, the challenges they faced, and the s...
In this episode of Angus Underground, host David Brown engages with experts in embryo transfer, Dr. Tim Gibbs with TransOva Genetics and Dr. Nathan Schmidt, PureEmbryo, Inc. They discuss the fundamentals of embryo transfer and various reproductive drugs. The conversation also covers the differences between conventional embryo recovery and IVF, emphasizing the importance of synchronization and management in cattle reproduction. The ...
In this episode, host David Brown engages with Brent and Tina Vieselmeyer, Vision Angus, Amherst, CO, a couple who have successfully combined their marriage with their passion for cattle breeding. They discuss their journey, the importance of communication, handling disagreements, and finding balance in their personal and professional lives. The conversation highlights the dynamics of working together as a couple in the agricultur...
Hurricane Helene struck the Southern and Mid-Atlantic agricultural regions hard, leaving billions in damages. In response, Elizabeth Marshall of Glenmary Farms launched the Help Us, Help Them benefit auction on SaleRing.live to rally support for those impacted. In this episode, David talks with Elizabeth, volunteer Bethany Daigle, and Chris Mackey from the TN Ag Extension Service about how this auction can bring real relief to deva...
The show kicks off with a heartfelt discussion about the devastating storms that recently hit the Southeast and East, sharing their concerns for friends, colleagues, and listeners. They also highlight the upcoming Help Us Help Them benefit sale on SaleRing.live, Monday, November 4th at 7 p.m. EST, aimed at supporting those affected. From there, the team discusses the pros and cons of bull test stations before answering listener que...
David is joined by returning guest Josh Stroh, a beef nutritionist from Hubbard Feeds. Josh talks about the critical aspects of bull development, from feeding protocols to achieving long-term herd success. Josh shares some great tips for maintaining gut health, optimizing feed intake, and managing bulls to ensure they're in peak condition for breeding. He also discusses how to avoid overfeeding, the importance of consistency in fee...
In this episode, David, Joe, and Vince are joined by special guest Mark Nold from Gettysburg, South Dakota. Mark shares insights from his work with the family operation of Nold Family Angus and Nold Animal Supply, focusing on the critical topic of pre-conditioning and weaning calves. They chat with Mark about vaccination protocols, parasite control, and how to set calves up for success during the stressful weaning process. Mark off...
Joe, Korbin, and Vince sit down to chat about the recent calving season, including the impact of drought on cattle operations and the challenges of maintaining healthy herds during tough conditions. They share insights into managing feed shortages, early calving issues, and the importance of mental health during these stressful times. The guys then focus on the topic of what makes a cow a donor and the careful considerations involv...
The full crew is back and here to celebrate their third anniversary! They share updates on their busy summers — from calving and crop work to family vacations. They then reflect on the podcast’s evolution, the valuable connections they’ve made with listeners, and the profound gratitude they feel for the overwhelming support that has sustained the show. Everyone agrees how the podcast experience has instilled lessons in humility, di...
This week, David welcomes Darris Meitler of Meitler Cattle in Lucas, KS and Brent Lonker of Lonker Cattle in Fresno, CA. They dive into the principles for selecting cattle for functional efficiency, as taught by Dr. Jan Bonsma, a renowned animal scientist from South Africa. Darris and Brent share insights on Bonsma’s approach to evaluating cattle based on visual indicators of hormonal balance and adaptability, and how these princip...
Dallas Woltemath, Advisor to ZWT Ranch, joins David and Vince to discuss the most influential cows in Angus breed history. The trio recaps a list of the top cows based on their own personal experience and input from the Angus community on social media. They discuss phenotypes, maternal lines, and their impact on shaping the modern Angus breed.
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