Cattleman’s Corner Radio

Kory Ostrand of Ostrand Angus 05.08.2026 2:00 ↓

Kory Ostrand of Ostrand Angus, located in Mason City, Nebraska, discussed the origins of his involvement in livestock. Kory detailed how he used money from selling a 4-H steer to purchase a registered Angus heifer at the age of nine, marking the beginning of his journey into registered cattle breeding. His family's ranch has been operational since 1884, making him the fifth generation to run it. T...

Dangers of Hydrogen Sulphide 31.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a highly toxic, colorless, and flammable gas commonly found in oil and gas operations, wastewater treatment plants, sewers, manure pits, and other confined spaces. It is often recognized by its rotten egg odor, but relying on smell is dangerous because the gas can quickly deaden your sense of smell at higher concentrations.

Red Angus South of Pink Palace 30.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Those from the panhandle of Nebraska will likely understand the reference to The Pink Palace. However, for those who are not from here... The Pink Palace is a landmark drinking and dining establishment in the small 'town' of McGrew, Nebraska (population ?)   Rockin' R Red Angus is located just a couple miles south of there. You can't miss it. Go out and tell Dan you saw this on the internet! Tell...

Montana Producer Ted Delagana 24.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Welcome to the Cattleman's Corner. I'm Brian Hale, sitting in for the late Howard Hale, as we continue his legacy of speaking with cattlemen and women from around the globe.    We're talking to Ted Delagana.   Ted is now from Conrad, Montana, but used to be in, was it the Central Valley in California?    "Central Coast, is what we call it."   You were involved in agriculture down there?    "Yep, a...

Wyoming Rancher Travis Haslem 21.07.2026 2:00 ↓

We're talking Travis Haslam, and let's see, what's the closest town to you again in Wyoming?    "Opal, Wyoming, with a population of about 50."   Grass getting green?    "Yeah, it's getting green, and we've had some pretty timely rains, and it looks good."   So, what's your elevation there?    "We're at 6,500 feet."    Do you calve out early, or are you in the middle of it, or what?    "We're most...

Jim Jensen on High Country Cattle 16.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Ranching Conditions and Livestock Management: Jim Jensen discusses the challenges of cattle ranching at high elevations and the impact of high mountain disease on cattle, particularly Angus breeds, which suffer from a condition known as high mountain disease or brisket disease. This involves a lack of oxygen leading to heart failure in animals. Despite the prevalence among Angus cattle, it's sugge...

Raising Gelbvieh in Colorado 14.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Today we have Roger Olson, a Gelbvieh breeder from Colorado. How did you get started in the Gelbvieh, Roger?    Well, in 1970, my dad bought a group of three-quarter blood Gelbvieh cattle from a gentleman in South Dakota. There was 75 head there. The Gelbvieh breed has always been really, really good for us. We've always just stayed with it.    Why do you think that is?    They check all the boxes...

Colby Community College Bull Sale 02.07.2026 2:00 ↓

Each year the Colby Community College does a great job conducting and annual bull sale. Listen in as Don Edwards of Hyde Gelbvieh explains...