The Big Iron Podcast

Send a text Social media can be a great tool to grow your business. Find your community and provide value to your customers! This episode explains a few ways to use social media to your advantage. Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Veggies on an apartment balcony? Backyard chickens? A few acres with goats and a garden? It doesn't matter where you start, as long as you start! This episode has a few tips on where and how to get started. How to set yourself up for success from the jump. Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text What does it mean to be a cowboy? Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text The message behind this podcast episode is just to keep in mind that social media very rarely tells the whole story.  There are very many folks online who want to portray a story, or a version of themselves that is not 100% accurate. A version that is…shall we say…easier to monetize?  Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text So you want to support local? How exactly do you do that? That's what this episode is all about. Facebook groups, feed stores, farmers markets and festivals OH MY! Facebook groups: "Longhorn friends" "Registered Butler Texas Longhorn Cattle" "Texas Longhorn Cattle" Southeastern Texas Longhorn Association: https://www.southeasternlonghorns.com/ Farmers...

Send a text History of Texas Longhorn cattle in America. We start out by briefly covering the history of cattle...period. Hope you speak Latin better than I do! Starting with the Spanish explorers bringing the first ancestors to the Canary islands all the way up to modern Longhorns today! Fun episode! https://www.tlbaa.org/ Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Day one of our 10 day 2024 kick off marathon!  Five common misconceptions about Texas Longhorn cattle.  Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Thank you all for supporting The Big Iron Podcast in 2023! Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text This episode is discussing some of the research I have done on lab grown meat. This is just my personal research and I recommend everyone do their own! Here are links to the articles I mention. European Food Information Council: What is lab grown meat? https://www.eufic.org/en/food-production/article/lab-grown-meat-how-it-is-made-and-what-are-the-pros-and-cons Is it legal? Where is it...

Send a text On this episode I go down the list of the current brood cows and up coming heifers on Hidden Springs Ranch. Explaining their pedigrees, why I like them and what their futures may be. Follow along at hslonghorns.com P&C Cattle Pens: pccattlepens.com Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Q&A from the listeners and Instagram followers. Joined by Jimmy and Jermaine. Over a few beers we talk ranching and answer questions about livestock, farming, breeding cattle, etc. Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text This is a few snapshots from our new Big Iron Media production and podcast; BIG IRON OUTDOORS. In many ways agriculture and outdoor pursuits go hand in hand. If you're interested in outdoor recreation or interested in being interested... check it out! Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Over the last several months I have written four articles for the Texas Longhorn TRAILS magazine. They outline my process of creating a Longhorn beef program for Hidden Springs Ranch. These are those articles! Hidden Springs Ranch Beef on IG: @hiddenspringsranchbeef To join the TLBAA and get TRAILS magazine: tlbaa.org TLBAA Beef Webinars: https://www.tlbaa.org/registered-texas-longhorn...

Send a text Going over some questions asked on the Hidden Springs Ranch social media. Researching cattle pedigrees, breeding heifers, taking care of bulls, and steps to think about when looking to the future, among others! If you have a question you want answered on the podcast follow @bigironmediaco on Instagram and watch for the question box! Our new title sponsor: pccattlepens.com Thanks for li...

Send a text The finale of our three part series with Mike Rienhardt and Daniel Putt. We talk about the future of longhorns, what bloodlines we like right now, mentors and more. No doubt this wont be the last we hear from them on The Big Iron Podcast, I have thoroughly enjoyed this conversation! Thanks for following along. Mike: rienhardtranch.com or whyamicattlecompany.com Daniel: Daniel Putt on F...

Send a text The second part of my interview with Mike Rienhardt and Daniel Putt. Talking more about the correctness of cattle, 2,000lb bulls, mentoring new breeders, and the industry as a whole. Join in on the conversation! Leave me feedback at: bigironmediaco@gmail.com or @bigironmedia on Instagram Mike: rienhardtranch.com or whyamicattlecompany.com Daniel: Daniel Putt on Facebook Thanks for list...

Send a text Mike Rienhardt has decades of experience breeding and raising Dairy cattle in upstate NY. He and his family have recently shifted their focus to Texas Longhorns. Daniel Putt has a background in Angus cattle and has found early success in his Texas Longhorn journey, raising and selling some nice heifers in VA! This episode is full of experiences and valuable perspectives! Enjoy! Find Da...

Send a text Chase Vasut, the man on the microphone! Chase is known in the industry for his pedigree reading on the block. We were able to sit down before the G&G Fall Classic and talk Longhorns. How he got his start, where the industry is headed and more. Check it out! Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text Andrew and Nick sit down with Stoney Berry of "Elevated Apiary" at the farmers market to talk bees. What is an apiary, whats involved in keeping bees, how do I get started, what can we do to help the pollinators? All that and more in this episode! Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text The third episode in our series with Dan Grove. We are discussing different cattle handling methods and equipment. Including working dogs. Dan is the East Coast distributor for P&C Cattle Pens and dabbles in breeding working Border Collies. Dan's website: http://www.grovecattle.com/ P&C: https://www.pccattlepens.com/ Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/de...

Send a text Were back with Dan Grove talking about his and his families experience with halter showing Texas Longhorn heifers. How they got started and more. From the birth of a calf to winning Grand Champion female! http://www.grovecattle.com/ Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text In this episode we talk with the man, myth, and legend...Dan Grove. A couple of Texas Longhorn enthusiasts in North Carolina discuss finding the optimal place for each animal. As well as rodeo, local markets, and longhorns on the East coast! Dans Website: http://www.grovecattle.com/ Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text This episode starts with a hard lesson learned. Listen in to avoid some of the mistakes I made early on. Then we get into it with the boys and hear some perspectives on the previous "Texas Longhorn" series from some guys outside the industry. Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text My last interview with Johnny Hicks for this series! We get into several things you can do with your longhorn cattle. From halter showing to futurities to beef. If you stick around to the end you may even hear a crazy cattle hauling story or two. Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.aspx

Send a text On this episode, were back with Johnny Hicks. We dive deep into the Texas Longhorn breed! We,re talking genetics, phenotype, desirable traits and undesirable. We break down myths in the longhorn industry, talk about educating breeders, protecting the breed and more! Oh my my my... you,re not going to want to skip this one! Thanks for listening! https://www.bigironmediallc.com/default.a...