Brands And Barbed Wire

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  Today we get the opportunity to visit with a family operation and hear about their love for the cattle, the land and their passion for breeding and raising good Hereford and Angus cattle in the Sand Hills of Nebraska.   Living the dream is a cliché you often hear when you ask folks how they are doing, but for Jason Hoffman of Hoffman Ranc...

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  On several of our previous we’ve heard about the historical importance of Artificial Insemination (A.I.) to the beef industry and even more specifically on episodes like Jorgensen and Richard McClung we learned how certain sires and A.I. companies shaped the industry at the time.   Today we get to peak behind the curtain of one of one of...

Welcome back to Brands and Barbed Wire.  Once again, we strive to introduce you to a variety of people who have an impact on the beef cattle industry and today’s guest is no different.  He doesn’t make his living raising, breeding, or feeding cattle, but he’s equally important to those that do.  Chandler Keys has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the beef cattle business in a place where many o...

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  One of the unique things about the cattle business is its diversity.  From the various environments, breeds and philosophies to the use of technology and endearment to history and culture.  Here at Brands and Barbed Wire we strive to introduce you to much of that diversity and today’s episode is no different.  Today we learn a little ...

Welcome back to Brands and Barbed Wire.  I am extremely honored to introduce to you today’s guest.  His list of accomplishments and awards are staggering.  He was named as one of the six VIP’s of Feedlot Medicine where they state “he has probably done more to advance feedlot medicine than anyone else in North America”.  He was named one of the Top 10 “Innovators” of Canadian Agriculture.  He’s pre...

Welcome to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  I’m really excited about today’s guest, I guess you could call him a Champion of and for the Angus breed.  I’m eager to share with you the story of Paul Hill of Champion Hill Angus.  Thanks to today's sponsor Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com ,  Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com , Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka...

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. On today’s episode we hear from an innovative ranch who wakes up every day challenging the status quo. We learn about their involvement in all segments of the beef industry and how they embrace technology in their operation. It’s my pleasure to introduce todays guest Derek Thomason with NextGen Cattle. You can find more information about t...

Welcome to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we’re going in a slightly different direction for Brands and Barbed Wire. We get the unique opportunity to visit with one of the industry’s leading economists. We learn a little about himself, his job and what his crystal ball says about our current cattle cycle and his forecast for the industry and hopefully we have a little fun alon...

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. On today’s episode we get the chance to visit with one of the legends of the Angus breed. We learn about his successful judging career, early adoption of technology and his overall contributions to the beef industry. It’s my privilege to introduce today’s guest Bill Rishel of B/R Angus. Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cat...

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  On today’s episode we learn a bit more about Black Watch Farms, Wye Angus as well as challenging the status quo on how we think about beef production with our special guest Bill Hodge or Sustainable Genetics.  You can find out more about Sustainable Genetics at www.sustainablegenetics.com Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron C...

On today’s episode we record a new first for Brands and Barbed Wire as we jump across the pond as they say and speak with the author of the book Cash Cow, Andy Frazier. We learn about Andy’s own history in the cattle business, how he became interested in the story of Jack Dick as well as his own podcast.  I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview and can’t wait to introduce you to Andy F...

The farming and ranching Industry leads the world in suicide rates and is nearly double that of other industries, however very little is tracked or discussed here in the United States. I’m sure we all know someone who’s fallen victim and I often reflect on a couple of men I knew myself. Mental health is a serious issue among farmers and ranchers please take it seriously and don’t be afraid or too...

On today’s Episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we get to visit with a gentleman who’s been very successful in the cattle feeding segment of the industry. We learn about that industry, his time at cattle fax as well as NCBA from its current past president Jerry Bohn. Thanks to today's sponsors Corgi Love https://www.facebook.com/corgiloveclj (Or email lillij131@gmail.com), Cattle Baron Cigars www.cat...

Welcome to a special episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. I can’t wait to introduce you to today’s guest, we talk agriculture and athletics, judging shows and research, speaking engagements and life long friendships. I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation with Steve Radakovich of Radakovich Cattle Co. and hear a little about his college roommate, Baxter Black.  Find out more about Radakov...

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today’s guest is an iconic figure in the beef cattle business, especially in Angus circles. He’s most well known as the managing partner at Wehrman Angus here in VA, but we’ll get into lots of other interesting stories about today’s guest Richard McClung. Many have said they broke the mold when they made Richard McClung and I’d have to agr...

Welcome to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today I want to introduce you to, two hard working brothers, actually they’re identical twin brothers, who are 5thgeneration ranchers in the state of FL. I think you’ll enjoy hearing about their ranch, history and how family is the focal point of the operation. I can’t wait to introduce you to Henry and George Kempfer of Kempfer Cattle Co. To f...

On today’s Episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we’re going to come to you from a slightly different angle than on previous episodes.  Today I’ve invited a good friend and current Superior Livestock representative Clint Berry to give us an update on the cattle market and talk to us about what goes into marketing feeder cattle. We hope to have Clint Berry on from time to time, to bring us updates...

Welcome back to Brand and Barbed Wire.  Today I’m excited to feature one of our first couple sponsors of Brands and Barbed Wire.   Bryan Mussard brings you Gorgeous Vodka, Cattle Baron Cigars and Reminisce Angus.   I really think you’re going to enjoy his story and I hope you will check out his Vodka, Cigars and Cattle and please let him know you heard about him on Brands...

Welcome back to Brand and Barbed Wire.  I’m really excited to bring you today’s guest.  She’s a dear friend and remarkable person.  She’s also an inspiration to me and women in agriculture everywhere.  I think you’re going to enjoy the stories and history of Lynda Stuart of Stuart Land and Cattle.  The oldest continuous family-owned farm or ranch in the United States. Than...

On today’s episode of Brands and Barbed Wire, we get the opportunity to hear from a man who's name is synonymous with Angus cattle. He's made a career and life out of promoting Angus cattle, and his passion for the breed is contagious.  You won’t want to miss hearing from Mr. Angus himself, Tom Burke. For more information about Tom Burke and the American Angus Hall of Fame, visit: www.an...

On today’s episode of Brands and Barbed Wire, I’m excited to get the chance to hear from a true legend in the beef industry.  He’s been an innovator all his like as well as a tremendous storyteller.  You won’t want to miss the life story of Dave Nichols and what he has contributed to the Beef Cattle Industry.     For more information about Dave Nichols and Nichols Far...

On today’s Episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we get to speak with an individual who’s significantly impacted the beef industry.    We not only want to bring you the ranches and operations but also the people, and today’s guest is one of those individuals whose career has influenced the cattle business and beef industry.  I’m excited to hear from our guest today Dr. Larry Corah....

On today’s Episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we get the honor to visit with a legend in the beef cattle industry.  He’s left a legacy in the cattle business and is truly one of the pioneers of the beef industry.   I’m excited to learn about the history and accomplishments of Dr. Paul Genho and I’m sure you will be as well.  For more information about Dr. Genho's Day Lilly's vis...

On today’s episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we get to hear from a family operation who is immersed in the purebred Angus business.   We hear about perseverance, ambition and how some things just happen for a reason.  We learn about family ranching and from two of my favorite people, Rob and Lori Thomas of Thomas Angus Ranch in Baker City Or. For more information about Thomas Angus...

On today's Episode of Brands and Barbed Wire we get to visit with a 4th generation cattleman with nearly 130 years in the purebred Hereford business.  We're also going to learn about a crop rarely discussed today, tobacco.  I’m excited to hear more about Boyd Beef Cattle and ranching and farming in the bluegrass state from Charlie Boyd.  For more information about Boyd Beef Cattle v...