Cattleman’s Corner Radio

Brenda, involved with Western Cattle Source, shares her background in cattle farming, which started as a 4-H project with her husband. They specialize in Simmental, Sim Angus, and Angus cattle, emphasizing the benefits of crossing breeds, such as heterosis, which increases the productivity and quality of the cattle, thus enhancing their bottom line. The cattle industry is experiencing record high...

Mike Bartels of Bartels Angus shared his background in the cattle business, explaining that his family's operation began with a couple of hundred commercial cows. Eventually, Mike developed an interest in the show circuit through his involvement in FFA (Future Farmers of America) and started acquiring bred heifers during college. Over time, the operation transitioned to include Angus genetics, and...

I've got Dan Reardon from Rocking R Red Angus on the phone. Yeah, Dan, I noticed you recently moved to Nebraska. Can you give us a little background on your operation? We are from Western Colorado. We moved to Nebraska Panhandle about two years ago. We ran Red Angus Cattle at high elevation in Western Colorado. We ran our cattle above Gunnison about 10,000 feet up there in the summer time. And our...

Jim Felton, a third-generation Angus breeder from Deer Lodge, Montana, discussed the details of the 53rd annual bull sale which is scheduled for Friday the 13th. The event will feature about 90 Angus bulls, including 70 two-year-olds and 20 that are 16 months old. Additionally, they will offer 50 commercial replacement heifers. Despite being on a superstitious date, Jim expressed confidence in pro...

Today's guest is Lauren Frick from Twin Creek Ranch in Kansas. Why don't you go ahead and tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started in the cattle business, Lauren? My husband and I have a pretty unique story. I grew up in Kansas with my dad running the ranch and raising cattle his whole life. My husband and I met at college and so he moved here from Illinois and we took over the...

Background and Beginnings: Bryant Schauer started in the cattle business in 1989 after purchasing eight head at his uncle's production sale. Coming from a family of grain farmers and ranchers, he was influenced by his grandfather's Angus cattle and supported by mentors such as his uncles Bob and Jim Carlson. Over 36 years, Bryant has built a successful cattle operation. Upcoming Sale Details: Brya...

The conversation revolves around Kim Siebert from Henderson, Nebraska, preparing for his 36th annual cattle sale on March 7th. This year, the highlight includes the sale of champion bulls, including the heaviest black Angus weight-per-day-of-age bulls from the National Western Stock Show. The sale will be conducted both in-person at the farm and online via DV Auction, and comprehensive information...

Hale Broadcasting conducted an interview with Kenny Rogers from Wagon Wheel Ranch in Yuma, Colorado, discussing the operations and historical background of the ranch. Kenny detailed how the ranch, originally started by his grandparents with commercial cattle, transitioned to raising registered Angus in 1950. Over the years, the ranch has adapted to changing marketing trends, moving away from tradi...

  Lauren Frick from Twin Creek Ranch shared the story of how she and her husband, both with backgrounds in animal science and meat science, developed their ranch in Kansas after taking over a cow herd three years ago. They focus on breeding Scimital cattle for their maternal and carcass qualities. Their interest in this breed is rooted in Lauren's lifelong involvement with it, and the ranch aims t...

Upcoming Bull Sale: Cole Epley of Epley Cattle Company discussed the upcoming bull sale on March 1st, 2026, near Nelson, Nebraska. The sale will feature 38 bulls, primarily balancer breeds including black and red varieties, with a few three-way cross bulls (quarter Simmental, quarter Gelbvieh, and half Angus or Red Angus). The event includes viewing and a meal, with sales beginning at 2 pm. Geneti...

Jerry considers himself a first-generation cattle rancher who has been involved in the cattle industry for most of his life despite not having a college education. His career began in local sale barns, and he currently works as a livestock order buyer and focuses on red Angus cattle.   Jerry is organizing an upcoming sale of 46 red Angus bulls taking place at Faith Livestock in Faith, South Dakota...

Travis Engelhard of EF1 Cattle Company, located near Carpio, North Dakota is conducting an online sale that ends today!   "Both sides of our families, my wife Summer and I ancestors were homesteaders out here in North Dakota and basically we've had livestock and cattle around forever. Started out with this registered deal about five, six years ago. Been using the Horned Herford Bulls for many year...

The conversation features Jerry Grund of Grund Beef Genetics, recognized for their long-standing work with cattle, particularly focusing on Gelbvieh genetics known for their fertility and productivity since the 1980s. Jerry discusses how the farm incorporates these genetics and the advantages they provide, including extended production lifespan and improved calf weaning weights.   Jerry elaborates...

The Cattleman's Corner is brought to you nationally by the American Gelbvieh Association.   Speaking of those Gelbvieh genetics, we have Brittney Spencer from the Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch on the phone. Let's talk about the history of your program and then that sale you have today. Well, my parents actually got started with my grandfather with his dad on the 1970s. They primarily ran a commercial co...

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In that recent Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch sale, we noticed that there was a bull that went for $45,000. Let's learn more about Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch.   "I got started as a young boy. I was born and raised right on the ranch where the sale barn is here in Veteran Wyoming. Dad was an avid performance breeder and kept all the performance records and would submit them to the American Angus Associ...

The discussion with Keith Borer centers around Borer Cattle Ranch in Elgin, Nebraska, which mainly deals with Angus cattle. The owner shares insights into his journey from commercial cow-calf operations to specializing in registered Angus breeding. They emphasize the importance of genetics, focusing on the maternal line for breeding quality. Angus cattle are highlighted as a standard in their regi...

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Moke Angus - Annual Angus Bull & Female Sale Moke Angus   Corsica, South Dakota Contact Glen Moke Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Ostrand Angus - 25th Production Sale Ostrand Angus Ranch   Mason City, Nebraska Contact Kory Ostrand   (308) 870-0660 Selling 150 bulls and 50 Heifers Sunday, February 22, 2026 Borer Cattle - Angus Production Sale Borer Cattle   Elgin, Nebras...

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...

Now here's a Red Angus breeder from North Dakota, Cody Berg. How did you get started in the livestock business, Cody? I guess I was kind of born into it. My wife and I are the sixth generation. We farm and ranch alongside my parents and then I got a younger sister who farms and ranches with us as well. So we're a family operation here in northwest North Dakota and back in 2012 my dad purchased our...

The Flying M Angus breeding program underscores soundness in cattle, resisting overfeeding to ensure longevity and productivity. He discussed an upcoming bull sale at the Southern Campbell County Ag Complex on February 14, showcasing around 58 yearling bulls with notable lineage and health standards through a systematic approach that includes weighing and cataloging. Larry also notes that the Cert...

Larry Dobrenz, operating near Wright, Wyoming, shares his journey in the cattle business, which began about 16-17 years ago with the purchase of Black Angus cattle. Emphasizing breeding quality, Flying M's program underscores soundness in cattle, resisting overfeeding to ensure longevity and productivity. He discussed an upcoming bull sale at the Southern Campbell County Ag Complex on February 14,...

The 53rd Annual Booth Cherry Creek Angus Sale is February 12, 2026 at Veteran, Wyoming, in the Sale Barn that Shawn's family built back in 1980. Shawn's ranch has continued to focus on the high-performance of the Angus breed The complexities of maintaining a sustainable and productive line of cattle often come down to rigorous performance testing and careful selection. There is an annual sale even...

The discussion details the history and operations of Cherry Creek Ranch in Veteran, Wyoming, in an interview with Shawn Booth. He describes his beginnings in the livestock business, starting with raising registered dogs and gradually moving into cattle by purchasing a bred heifer in Montana as a child. Over the years, Cherry Creek Ranch has grown and adapted through sales and breeding programs. In...

Maus Angus Ranch's key focus is their upcoming annual sale of registered Angus bulls on February 14th. The sale will feature 57 Angus bulls, including consignments from Spencer Ingalls' Fish Hook Cattle, aiming to expand the ranch's offerings while focusing on basics such as foot and leg structure, udder quality, and cow functionality. The auction will be conducted live at their heated shop but wi...