Angus at Work

The cattle industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs of late, but the quality and pounds producers are bringing to the table of the U.S. consumer is one thing that can be counted on.   On this episode, our host Miranda Reiman is joined by Paul Dykstra, director of supply management and analysis with Certified Angus Beef . Take a listen as Paul and Miranda chat about recent data on CAB catt...

Attending industry events is one way to keep our minds sharp and create meaningful connections with other cattle producers, feeders and stakeholders. In Amarillo, Texas, on August 4-5, members of the cattle industry did just that when they gathered together for Certified Angus Beef ’s Feeding Quality Forum .  On this episode of Angus at Work, Kara Lee with Certified Angus Beef joined our team to:...

Our mission here at the Angus Beef Bulletin is to get practical solutions on health, nutrition, marketing, genetics and management into the hands of profit-minded cattlemen.  If you’re a longtime listener, you’ve joined us for conversations in the past involving GeneMax Advantage and AngusLink marketing tools like the Genetic Merit Scorecard and AngusVerified.  On this episode of Angus at Work , w...

We’ve all been there: the wee hours of a morning where your breath fogs the air, watching over a cow struggling to calve or a calf that isn’t sure it wants to remain in the land of the living.  Those moments can feel pretty isolating, but if you’ve got a rural large animal veterinarian a phone call away they are masters at putting fears to rest and offering a knowledgeable hand in often less-than-...

As an editorial team, the Angus Beef Bulletin staff, field editors, columnists and various other communicators conduct a bundle of interviews each year. While typically those interviews are used to craft the feature stories and columns you see as a finished product in either the Angus Beef Bulletin or the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA , on this episode we’re pulling back the curtain to share interview...

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to marketing cattle. Whether you’re selling at your local sale barn or marketing through a video sale platform, commercial producers are quite talented at finding the best fit for their cattle and their unique program goals. As a continuation of our regular Market Update series, we invite you to join in the conversation as Kurt Kangas, American Angus A...

The term 'regenerative' is popular these days and can have a wide range of definitions depending on the context. At the 2026 Hemphill Co. Beef Conference in Canadian, Texas, Tom Fanning of cattle feeding staple Pratt Feeders Group, gave a presentation titled ‘Regenerative Ag from the Ranch to the Feedyard’. On this episode of Angus at Work , we’ll explore what regenerative means relative...

Freedom, being outdoors, a love of animals, family legacy and a million other things could be the reason cattle producers love the cattle business. One thing that probably didn’t tempt you into the livestock industry? Record keeping. While keeping records isn’t the most fun task on your operation, the insights gleaned from data collection and herd management could mean the difference between makin...

While many farmers and ranchers had hoped New World screwworm (NWS) would stay well south of the U.S.-Mexico border, we’re now all aware that wasn’t in the cards for American cattlemen. With a few days to let that news sink in behind us, our attention turns to one question: Now what? Right off the bat we want to share something USDA, APHIS and the Texas Animal Health Commission have already stated...

We live in a day and age where slowing down isn't always an option. Whether you're away from your computer or simply prefer using an app vs. a website on your mobile device, the update Angus app may be the answer to a few of your management struggles.  In Part Two of a two-part series focused on Angus.org and the updated Angus app, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Andrew Swan...

It’s been a week since we posted Part One of the Theileria orientalis Angus at Work episode! Have you had a chance to go listen?  If not, we welcome you to venture back in time before jumping into Part Two of our discussion with Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, regarding th...

Flies and ticks are certainly getting their time in the spotlight, aren’t they? Whether you’re following the daily newsbytes related to New World screwworm’s march north or the recent announcements regarding Lyme disease or Alpha-gal syndrome, insect-focused news is everywhere. One critter getting a little less attention outside agricultural journalism? The Asian longhorned tick.  On this episode...

Technology has a funny way of either streamlining your workflow or throwing a major kink in the process. Don’t be alarmed! When it comes to purchasing Angus bulls or replacement females, there are some exciting tools available through Angus.org that allow cattlemen to put sale book data to work. In Part One of a two-part series focused on Angus.org and the updated Angus app, we welcome you to list...

The cattle market has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Despite ever changing circumstances, many cattlemen are currently enjoying satisfying prices and investing in their operations — whether that’s by paying down debt, building facilities or seeking out even better genetics.  On this episode, Shauna Hermel visited with Trent Stewart, auctioneer and sales representative with Su...

April is quickly approaching and that means we are probably all spending a little time preparing for tax season. While the Angus Beef Bulletin team has devoted an episode or two to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act previously, we’re taking the opportunity to dive deeper into what effect this bill will have on taxes for farmers and ranchers.  On this episode, our host Chelsea Good sat down with Roger...

As the weather begins to warm up and insects return, ranchers will again face the challenge of managing insect pressure as well as concerns associated with complications caused by these tiny nuisances. Our host, Shauna Hermel, was joined at CattleCon 2026 by Deana Hardee, veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and Megan Silveira, managing editor with the Angus Journal , regarding New World screwwo...

Seeing healthy cattle grazing on even healthier pastures does something to the heart of beef producers. Fixing fence and moving hot wire to rotational graze? That doesn’t give us quite the same rush of serotonin.  Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin , our team is in the thick of all topics grazing and pasture management. On this episode of Angus at Work , Editor Shauna Hermel sat down at CattleCon 202...

Stress is a major player when it comes to reducing performance both on the ranch and in the feedlot. While many cattle producers focus on decreasing stress to the benefit of their herd, there could be a new addition to your lineup when it comes to combating the effect of stress on the rumen.    Our team recently had a chance to visit with Kip Karges, a technical services ruminant team member at La...

With fed cattle size continuing to rise, how can commercial cattlemen balance females optimized for their environment with the terminal traits feeders are looking for? On this episode, our host Miranda Reimann visited with Ryan Rathmann of Texas Tech University regarding:  Cow herd efficiency research How cattlemen can identify smaller females who are curve benders Tools producers have at their di...

With the current price of replacement females reaching eye-watering levels, producers are more inclined than even to push for perfection when it comes to developing their replacements.  Interested in additional details for how exactly to ensure success for your heifers? On this episode, Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Jordan Thomas , an assistant professor in the Division of...

Bull buying season is upon us! Whether you have already identified the sale and lot number you're going after or you're in the beginning stages of researching the advantages of Angus bulls, this episode is for you. Listen in as we visit with Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations with the American Angus Association, regarding:  Making an Angus bull pencil out in your op...

On this episode of Angus at Work, we’re covering a topic that likely confounds you as much as it does the rest of the nation: The One Big Beautiful Bill.  It’s certainly large and charge, but contained with its pages are some really good things for farmers and ranchers. Listen in as we visit with lawyer and consultant Chelsea Good about: The contents of the One Big Beautiful Bill What producers sh...

You don’t have to look too far to find positive news for the beef industry these days. While not every news story is a glowing outlook for ranchers, a solid market and demand for beef certainly can put a smile on our faces.    On this episode of Angus at Work , we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Oklahoma State Agricultural Economist Derrell Peel regarding: What 2025 looked like from a ma...

Whether you’re a seedstock producer, run a cow-calf operation or are purchasing cattle to put on feed, chances are you have a relationship with your local sale barn. Sitting in the stands watching animals run through the ring, the logistics of sorting like cattle, pregnancy checking, performing breeding soundness exams and readying cattle to go on grass (or into a feedlot) can be mind-numbing.  On...

Herd health is a top priority for cattle producers. We don’t like to see an animal ill, let alone lose one. Losing a market animal right before it crosses the finish line is especially frustrating. Bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) has captured headlines in recent months, but have you heard about the research Angus Genetics Inc. is conducting to learn more about the disease? On this episode o...