Around the Chute

Send us Fan Mail Hosts interview Dr. Jenna Stockler, an Auburn University food-animal internist and “pet livestock” veterinarian, about her path from West Virginia to Mississippi State, California dairies, and Auburn faculty. She explains how Auburn’s teaching hospital differs from private practice, the four-year DVM curriculum, student rotations, and annual class size (~130 with state allocations...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss busy seasonal ranch work, shipping and weaning cattle, and using haying as a pasture-management tool while debating the high cost and labor of hay equipment, small-square vs round bales, irrigation issues, and rain-damaged hay. They share personal stories about cutting and tedding hay, mower conditioners, and vacation downtime. They then introduce their first non...

Send us Fan Mail The main discussion, in this episode, covers evaluating cattle across stages: calves can change dramatically, with Vince focusing evaluation around weaning and later, while others also like pre-weaning and 12–15 months for bulls; hair shedding is noted as useful. Success is framed functionally as fertility, calving on time, breeding back, and weaning a big calf, with integrity-dri...

Send us Fan Mail Three podcast hosts recap a Tennessee trip centered on Vince’s Shady Brook sale, mixing travel stories with ranch and cattle discussions. They describe friends and listeners helping at the farm, tour stops including Ingram Angus, Josh King’s place, Buck Snort (with virtual fencing dog collars), and later visits to Yakley, Windbush, and ZWT. Highlights include getting trucks stuck...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss a listener question about what drives value in a seedstock operation versus what customers value, using AI sire selection and customer demands as examples. They emphasize prioritizing phenotype (especially feet), maternal function, usable pedigrees, and avoiding EPD “train wrecks,” while arguing value should come from matching cows to environment and market, espe...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts recap Joe’s trip to producer sales and visits with listeners, plus Korbin’s bull sale where “Stonewall” went viral with millions of views. They discuss what consistency means in cattle, arguing it comes from disciplined culling, tighter calving windows, fewer sires, and focusing on long-term cow performance, while marketing and high-dollar donors can discourage needed cu...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts recap a previous episode featuring their wives, share farm stories including Amy rescuing a groundhog and a phone surviving a fall into a dry ice/methanol cooler during freeze branding, and then discuss the American Angus Pathfinder program and its criteria. They debate the value of Pathfinder designations, noting how small contemporary groups, herd management difference...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of 'Around the Chute,' Vince, Corbin, and Joe are joined by their wives, Amy, Abby, and Lucy, for a special Valentine's discussion. They share the challenges and joys of balancing ranch life with family, highlighting the crucial support and involvement of their spouses. The episode delves into personal anecdotes, from managing cattle and ov...

Send us Fan Mail The script covers discussions on handling prosperity in the cattle business, emphasizing the importance of making thoughtful investments and maintaining customer relations. They discuss guarantees on cattle, including breeding guarantees, and the challenges of ensuring animal well-being across different environments. Additionally, the conversation touches on the experiences of ins...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss managing and developing heifers, focusing on feeding practices, structural assessments, and breeding strategies. They explore various challenges and approaches, including utilizing resources like creep feeders, managing young and mature heifers differently, and balancing nutritional needs. Additionally, they touch on the complexities of preparing...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss their experiences and methods for selecting bulls, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation and the challenges posed by various factors such as EPDs and physical traits. They also touch on family Christmas traditions and activities, highlighting both the joy and challenges of the season. The episode covers a range of personal anecdotes and insights relate...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a conversation around the topic of bull and heifer development, emphasizing the challenges of balancing adequate nutrition without overfeeding or underfeeding. The hosts discuss the nuances of seed stock production and the essential role of knowing one's breeders and producers. They also touch on effective marketing strategies, customer engagement, and t...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss their return to recording after a break, covering topics like ongoing vehicle repairs and ranching challenges. They highlight recent experiences at the Angus Convention, reflect on its significance, and stress the importance of putting forward their best animals in consignment sales. They also touch on the collaborative nature of various sales, the necessity for...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast begins with casual discussions about food and family dynamics, then transitions into an in-depth conversation with Roger Wann, an incumbent candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors. Roger shares his background, the dynamics of his family-operated ranch, and his commitment to the association. He outlines his goals for improving communication, foc...

Send us Fan Mail This episode covers an informal discussion among members of the Angus community, focusing on Brian Palmer's candidacy for the Angus Association board. The conversation includes topics around the challenges and experiences of farming, the significance of transparency and diversity of thought in the boardroom, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with commerci...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a candid discussion with Robert Groom, a candidate for the American Angus Association Board. Topics include the challenges and responsibilities of Angus breeders, the controversial methane hub issue, the role and duties of the association, and the need for transparent and member focused policies. Robert also shares personal insights into his background, motiv...

Send us Fan Mail Logan Sampson, a rancher from Ruby Valley, Nevada, discusses his background, including his childhood in California and his transition into ranching. He shares insights into his family's agricultural roots, his international experiences, and his aspirations for running for the American Angus Board of Directors. The conversation also delves into issues such as transparency with...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast features a discussion between the hosts and guest, Kelly Albrecht, a candidate for the AAA Board of Directors. Topics include transparency in the board meetings, the impact of environmental issues, and the need for improved data accuracy in genetic testing. Albrecht shares his background his viewpoints on the association's direction, and the importance of maintai...

Send us Fan Mail This episode captures an informal yet engaging conversation between hosts and their guest, Brooke Miller, who discusses his candidacy for the American Angus Association Board. Brooke shares his background in the Angus cattle breeding, medical practice, and advocacy work, emphasizing the need for transparency, member input, and accurate data in the Association. The dialogue also to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the host discuss various aspects of cattle breeding that excite them, including seeing their own prefix on successful cattle, observing progress and improvements in the herd, and experiencing the satisfaction of cattle that perform as expected. The episode concludes with an invitation for potential 2025 Angus Association board candidates to join the podcast.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of running a cattle operation, and the complexities of herd management, including optimal herd size and the use of cooperative herds and embryo programs. They also touch on the importance of selecting the right delegates and the impact of over-management in small herds.

Send us Fan Mail The hosts discuss the introduction of a new platform. They recount a humorous conversation about a Netflix documentary on the infamous  2013 poop cruise. The episode explores their motivations for podcasting and cattle breeding, touching on family, community, and humility. The show ends with a fun round of 'Would You Rather' questions, adding lighthearted touch.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Around the Chute,' the hosts discuss the recent controversy stemming from the Angus Association's acceptance of a $4.85 million research grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub. The conversation covers members' frustration over a perceived lack of transparency, concerns about the implications of a methane emissions EPD for...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their experiences managing cattle, highlighting the importance of establishing a clear path in breeding and managing herds. They also explore the impact of environmental concerns such as cow methane emissions on cattle production and how external influences like donations and regulations affect their operations. The conversation emphasize...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Around the Chute', the hosts discuss various aspects of weaning calves, emphasizing strategies for minimizing stress, such as early introduction to feed, fence-line weaning, and careful observations for health issues. They also delve into the importance of contemporary grouping for accurate performance data, sharing personal experiences and best pract...