Angus Underground

David, Joe, and Korbin give an update from their corner of the world and hope that the record-breaking April blizzard in the Northern Plains brings rain sooner rather than later. They then read some of the great feedback they’ve gotten from a recent episode and welcome George Chambers of the Southern Cross Ranch in Carrollton, Georgia, where he also serves as county commissioner. The guys chat abo...

David, Joe, and Korbin talk about their takeaways from a recent episode with Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus Association. They address listener questions they wish they got to, and give a glimpse behind the scenes of recording. Then, they talk about $Maternal, how to prove the data when it comes to different types of scoring, and the fact that $Maternal means so many different things to so...

It’s a big episode this week as Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus Association joins the show. Mark first talks about how livestock judging gave him critical tools and skills that have served him throughout his extensive career and walks us through how he got to be at AAA. He provides clarity on the role of the American Angus Association, along with a few of the many organizations under the A...

The crew gets right into a few highlights from the American Angus Board of Directors meeting, including sustained cow fertility research, and what info breeders are wanting to see and why. They then welcome Vince Santini from Shady Brook Angus Farm in Tennessee. Besides being an all-around great guy, Vince is a busy businessman and has some keen insights on running a family operation, getting the...

This week, David, Joe, and Korbin start the show off by recapping their annual pilgrimage to North and South Dakota where they met some friends of the show and awesome listeners. David shares a few highlights of the visit, including Foxhoven Angus and Koupal Angus, and some disappointing moments including a pizza burger he wishes he hadn’t had. They talk about pedigree, the importance of finding y...

This week, David, Joe, and Korbin discuss the Angus Underground Facebook Community Forum, and how it is here to provide answers to your burning questions and quench your thirst for new information, all within a welcoming and friendly community. Then, for the first segment, the guys welcome Logan Sampson from Ruby Valley, Nevada to talk about his company, Gene Brokers . Logan talks about how his im...

This week, David, Joe, and Korbin welcome Kurt Kangas, Regional Manager of the American Angus Association®. Kurt has really redefined what a Regional Manager does, and he is a great resource with a fresh perspective. He first talks about what is in his calving kit, how weather plays a part in calving, and how to keep out cross-contamination and keep everything fresh and sterile. You will also lear...

Welcome back! Hosts David, Joe, and Korbin are excited for a new year and thank you for your continued listenership. They first revisit their holiday celebrations and New Year’s resolutions, then cover some beef and pet peeves trends in social media posts. Then, they welcome Ian Vivers from Eagle Hawk Angus in New South Wales, Australia. Ian talks about how Eagle Hawk is a family operation, and wh...

Welcome to today’s special episode of Angus Underground with your hosts, David, Joe, and Korbin! In this conversation, they discuss their personal and professional New Year’s resolutions, thoughts on the industry, and their conversations with Board of Directors members and Angus staff. Additionally, they also tie up the loop around their beef on dairy discussion from Episode 9, share what transpir...

In this surprise edition of Angus Underground, David, Joe, and Korbin partake in a roundtable discussion about AI Sire Selection. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Angus Underground! Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.

Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.

Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.

In this edition of Angus Underground, David, Joe, and Korbin are joined by a friend of the show, Eddie Veenendaal from Veenendaal Angus in Hanford, California. Together, they discuss branded beef programs (specifically certified angus beef), and take a deep-dive into the role of Angus on Dairy and Beef on Dairy. With the recent open-to-the-public meeting in Billings regarding Angus on dairy and th...

Description: In this episode, your hosts, Joe, David, and Korbin, join together for a roundtable-style discussion on a variety of topics ranging from bull testing to embryo donor selection and beyond. Kicking off the show, each host gives an update on what they are up to on their ranches. David speaks about how his recent production sale went, Korbin touches on getting ready for breeding season an...

In this episode, your hosts, Joe, David, and Korbin are taking you Underground once again! After sharing a brief update on each of their ranches, they welcome on their special guest of the evening, Weston Merill! Born and raised a ranch kid in central Montana, Weston is the Marketing Officer for the Montana Department of Agriculture. He is serving a very integral role in helping Montanans expand a...

This week on Angus Underground, your hosts are discussing one of their absolute favorite topics: breeding philosophy! Today your hosts have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Cody Jorgensen to the podcast! Cody is the Chief Livestock Operations Officer for Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota. Jorgensen is the nation’s largest beef producer and seed stock operator. For over 100 years, fo...

This week on Angus Underground, your hosts are discussing one of their absolute favorite topics: breeding philosophy! Having seen different breeding programs across the nation up close and personal, David, Joe, and Korbin are bringing their well-rounded expertise to the table to share their insights on various breeding philosophies. Joining them to discuss their own breeding program and philosophy...

This week on Angus Underground, your hosts are going underground to discuss marketing and merchandising your Angus! They are joined by professional marketer and longtime friend, Dave Mullins, the founder and owner of SaleRing. Live. Dave is an expert in the livestock industry, having worked alongside the country’s finest livestock breeders, marketers, and stockmen his entire career. With more than...

This week on Angus Underground, your hosts, David, Joe, and Korbin are discussing the hot topic: to EPD or not EPD. Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) tend to be one of the most controversial subjects amongst Angus breeders. It is often expressed that there are only two sides to the debate: pro or anti EPDs but David, Joe, and Korbin argue that there’s a third party: the middle ground; that EPDs...

Welcome to the second episode of Angus Underground! In this episode, your hosts, David, Joe, and Korbin are visiting with one of the most dynamic personalities in the business, Dr. Brooke Miller! Dr. Miller, along with his family, owns and operates Ginger Hill Angus; a multi-generational registered Angus seed stock operation. Brooke is also the current President of the United States Cattlemen’s As...

Welcome to the first episode of Angus Underground! This is the podcast featuring insights, opinions, and answers to the questions you’re asking on Angus breeding. Join your hosts, David Brown, Joe Fischer, and Korbin Mehaffey, as they take you “underground” and prepare to be educated, entertained, and empowered! In this first episode of Angus Underground , David, Joe, and Korbin discuss the thread...