From the Pasture with Hired Hand

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Kinsel of Blue Duck Farm, located about an hour outside of Houston, Texas. While Scott and his family spend most of their time in the city, Blue Duck has become their place to slow down, decompress, and enjoy life on the ranch. Scott is still relatively new to the Texas Longhorn industry, having started Blue Duck Farm just a year and a half ago. He shares ho...

In this Monday Mini, we’re recapping the Millennium Futurity Heifer Sale held October 16 in Lexington, Kentucky. We take a look at the sale results, highlight some of the top-selling heifers, and talk through the numbers and trends that stood out from the event. It’s a quick breakdown of how the sale came together and which lots made the biggest impression. We also go over the latest NLFR standing...

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Gravett of G&G Longhorns for a preview of the 2026 Millennium Futurity in Lexington, Kentucky. Ann walks us through what breeders and attendees can expect from this year’s event, including a strong group of young Texas Longhorns, an experienced panel of judges, larger payouts, and a full weekend built around cattle, competition, and community. We also talk...

In this Monday Mini, we’re recapping a busy weekend in the Longhorn world with a look at the ITLA Sale and the B&C Fall Classic. We break down the sale results, highlight some of the top lots and standout numbers, and talk through a few of the trends and takeaways from both events. We also share an update on the NLFR, including where things currently stand and what to watch for next. If you li...

In this episode, we sit down with sale host Shawn Sayre for a preview of the B&C Show-Me Fall Longhorns Sale, happening October 10 at the New Cambria Livestock Market in Missouri. Shawn walks us through the schedule of events, what buyers and breeders can expect throughout the day, and some of the standout lots being offered in this year’s sale. We also talk about the variety of cattle in the...

In this episode, we sit down with sale host Gary Lake for a preview of the upcoming ITLA Championship Show, Convention, and Donation Heifer Sale in Glen Rose, Texas. The Donation Heifer Sale will be held on October 8 and features 10 lots, with every heifer generously donated in support of the event and organization. Gary walks us through each of the lots, shares more about the cattle being offered...

In this week’s post-sale recap takes a look back at the TLBAA Horn Showcase Sale held this past weekend in Oklahoma. We cover the top-selling lots, key sale highlights, and where buyer interest showed up throughout the event. We also provide an update on the NLFR standings through September and take a quick look at how things are shaping up as the season moves forward. Send us Fan Mail From the Pa...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Marti for a preview of the 2026 TLBAA Horn Showcase weekend and take a closer look at one of the Longhorn industry’s most anticipated events of the year. Since the first Horn Showcase in 2000, the event has continued to grow, bringing together breeders, exhibitors, sponsors, and some of the best Texas Longhorn genetics in the industry. Matt walks us through t...

In this episode, we head to the Texas Hill Country to visit with Kathy Palladini of Double K Longhorns. Kathy and her husband, Keith, run a 2,000-acre operation just outside Junction, Texas, where they raise registered Texas Longhorns with an emphasis on the whole animal. Kathy shares the story behind their breeding program, the traits they value in their cattle, and what goes into building a herd...

In this week’s post-sale recap takes a look back at the Summit Sale held this past weekend in Utah. We cover the top-selling lots, key sale highlights, and where buyer interest showed up throughout the event. We also provide an update on the NLFR standings through September and take a quick look at how things are shaping up as the season moves forward. Send us Fan Mail From the Pasture with Hired...

In this episode, we sit down with Kory Wayment and Joanna Howard for a preview of the very first Summit Sale, happening September 17–19 in Tremonton, Utah. Kory and Joanna walk us through a full weekend built around great cattle, competition, and community. Thursday kicks things off with a dinner and social, followed by breakfast and a trap shoot on Friday, the futurity at 3 p.m., and an evening d...

In this Monday Mini, we’re recapping the 2026 G&G Fall Classic in Culpeper, Virginia and breaking down the numbers from the weekend. We take a look at the highest-selling lots, top bids, sale averages, and other stats that stood out, along with a few of the cattle and moments that caught our attention.  If you enjoy digging into sale results and seeing how the numbers stack up, this recap give...

In this Monday Mini, we’re breaking down the numbers from this past weekend’s Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale. We take a closer look at the sale results, including the highest-selling lots, top bids, averages, and other stats that stood out from the weekend.  If you enjoy digging into Longhorn sale results and comparing the numbers behind the cattle, this Monday Mini is for you. Send us Fan Mai...

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Gravett of G&G Longhorns for a preview of the 2026 G&G Fall Classic in Culpeper, Virginia. Ann walks us through what breeders and buyers can expect from this year’s event, from a strong lineup of consignments coming in from across the country to a competitive futurity filled with exceptional animals.  If you’re headed to Culpeper or planning to follow...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Christa of Christa Cattle Company for a preview of the 2026 Butler Breeder’s Invitational and 29th Annual Sale in Lockhart, Texas. Jason walks us through the weekend schedule and highlights some of the outstanding lots being offered, from promising young heifers and proven mature cows to herd sire prospects with the potential to make an impact. We also talk...

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley and Reid of Tolar Longhorns, located just outside Prattville, Alabama. Together, they are building a Registered Texas Longhorn program with a long-term vision for their place in the industry, a strong focus on producing impressive trophy steers, and their successful beef operation. Ashley and Reid share how they evaluate their cattle and make the decisions...

This Monday Mini is all about the Top Hand Sale in Rapid City, South Dakota. We’re breaking down the results from the weekend, including the highest-selling lots, top bids, and some of the numbers and stats that stood out from the sale. We’ll take a closer look at which cattle brought the biggest bids, how the sale stacked up overall, and a few interesting takeaways from another great Longhorn eve...

In this episode, we sit down with Ryann Bauer of Rock Bottom Ranch, located on the Wisconsin side of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. Ryann and her husband are first-generation Longhorn breeders, now four years into raising Texas Longhorns while building their ranch alongside their three children. Ryann shares what it has been like to learn the breed, grow their herd, and navigate the realities of...

In this episode, we sit down with Hunter and Jordan Boelte of Flying B Longhorns, an up-and-coming boutique Longhorn ranch in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Located directly along the historic Great Western Cattle Trail, the ranch carries a rich connection to the cattle traditions that helped shape the American West. Hunter and Jordan share how they are building a standout program focused on color, size, an...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , we sit down with Mike and Kali of Cold Copper Ranch to hear the story behind their growing Texas Longhorn operation and the family values that drive it every day. What began with just seven heifers gifted by Kali's father has grown into a thriving 300-acre ranch, a pasture-finished Longhorn beef program, and two feed store locations servin...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , we sit down with Cody Robbins of Rafter 7 in central Saskatchewan, Canada, to learn about the journey he and his wife, Kelsey, have taken in building their Texas Longhorn breeding program. Many know Cody and Kelsey as the hosts of Live 2 Hunt on the Outdoor Channel, where they share their passion for hunting and the outdoors. Away from the came...

Join us for this week's Monday Mini as we recap all the action from the Great Northern Longhorn Classic held this past weekend in Gresham, Wisconsin. In this episode, we break down the sale highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments while also recapping the Great Northern Futurity and the Little Cheesers Futurity. We also share some of the memorable moments from the wee...

Join us on From the Pasture with Hired Hand as we preview the Great Northern Longhorn Classic, taking place July 24–25 in Gresham, Wisconsin. In this episode, we visit with sale hosts Dan Huntington and Luke Multhauf to discuss everything attendees can expect during this exciting weekend of Texas Longhorn events. The festivities begin on Friday with the Great Northern Futurity, showcasing some of...

In this episode, we talk with Tanner Evans of Frontier Longhorns in Abilene, Texas, about the vision behind Frontier Cattle Company and the program he’s building. With a focus on preserving the legacy of the Texas Longhorn while building for the future, Tanner shares how Frontier is producing cattle known for standout color, strong structure, and impressive horn. Tune in as we discuss the importan...

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand , we visit with Leslie and Marshall Merritt of Norse Ridge Ranch in Bosque County, Texas. Their Longhorn program is built around three simple words: Therapy, Beauty, and Respect. Leslie and Marshall share how a quick pivot from Angus cattle led to a passion for registered Texas Longhorns and discuss the peace they find spending time with their he...