Beefmaster Banter

In this episode of Beefmaster Banter, nationally recognized speaker and family business consultant Jolene Brown joins Dr. Lance Bauer and Hannah Nixon to discuss one of agriculture's greatest challenges—successfully transitioning a family operation to the next generation. From communication and succession planning to leadership, accountability, and preserving family relationships, Jolene share...

🎙️ Introducing Beefmaster Banter Spotlight — a new featured series within the Beefmaster Banter podcast designed to highlight the breeders, ranches, and industry partners helping move the Beefmaster breed forward.   These Spotlight episodes give our guests the opportunity to share their story, breeding philosophy, program goals, and the cattle they’re passionate about.   We’re kicking off the very...

In this episode of Beefmaster Banter, Dr. Troy Rowan of the University of Tennessee joins Lance to discuss the role of data collection, whole herd reporting, and reproductive performance in building a stronger Beefmaster breed. From EPD accuracy and contemporary groups to fertility traits and heterosis, this conversation dives into how complete and accurate data drives better genetic decisions and...

In this episode of Beefmaster Banter, Josh Morrison joins us to discuss the role of committees, breeder involvement, and the direction of the Beefmaster breed. From the importance of industry participation to advancements in carcass data and EPD accuracy, this conversation highlights what it takes to move the breed forward. Tune in to hear why now is the time to step up, get involved, and be part...

In this episode, Lorenzo Lasseter discusses the origins and future of the Beefmaster breed. Developed in South Texas and officially founded in 1937, Beefmasters were built as a three-way cross focused on economic efficiency through the “Six Essentials”: fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, milk production, and disposition. Lasseter highlights the breed’s balanced, stabilized hybrid design,...

In this episode of Beefmaster Banter , Hannah Nixon, Dr. Lance Bauer, and BBU President Trey Scherer recap the association’s recent strategic planning meeting and discuss the future of the Beefmaster breed. They explore key priorities including increasing market share, strengthening marketing efforts, engaging members, and refining breed design. The conversation highlights the importance of data-d...

In this holiday-themed episode of Beefmaster Banter , Hannah Nixon and Dr. Lance Bauer are joined by BBU Business Manager Kelsey Crenshaw for a warm, behind-the-scenes year-in-review of 2025. The team shares personal Christmas traditions, laughs, and favorite memories while highlighting major wins for the association and the breed—including stronger office efficiency, record-setting membership act...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Junior Nationals and Convention? In this episode, Hannah Nixon and Dr. Lance Bauer sit down with our 2025 Beefmaster Event & Media Interns to uncover the real-life experiences, lessons, and laughs from six months with Beefmaster Breeders United. From event prep and sponsorships to remote teamwork, long nights, and “Excel showdowns,” they s...

In this episode of Beefmaster Banter , new hosts Hannah Nixon and Lance Bauer sit down with Coulter Croft of Next Gen Cattle Feeding to discuss how Beefmaster and Beefmaster-cross cattle are performing in commercial feedlots. From heat tolerance and feed efficiency to buyback programs and market demand, this episode dives deep into why Beefmasters are built to compete.

Here is the BIG episode. The guys along with Dr. Bauer and Hannah Nixon talk everything from what is going on around BBU, to the New World Screw Worm, and plenty more. Be sure to stick around to the end for the HUGE announcement. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared talk about a variety of things and also talk about where they have been for the last few weeks. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared talk with Kylie Sike Director of the JBBA & Weston Brooks current President of the JBBA. It was a great conversation on their history, JBBA values and the future, Nationals coming up, and plenty more. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode the guys have their yearly discussion on all things BEEF with President Mackie Bounds. It was a great conversation on just how important Beef is to our bree. So sit back relax and enjoy the show.

In this episode Josh, Jared and Mr. Clark Jones talk all about some exciting things going on in the Beefmaster breed, Committee meetings coming up, and the 25th Southern Tradition Sale. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show!

This episode is wrapping up the EPD series that Josh, Jared and Dr. Bauer started last year. Everything Maternal is the name of the game in this episode. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show.

In this episode Josh & Jared talk with Mackie Bounds and Clay Howell about their sale coming up, genetics, what it takes to put on a production sale and plenty more. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show.

In this episode it is all about Breed Expansion. From how we need to do it, what should be done and plenty more. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared talk about the storms that just ravaged Arkansas and Tennessee, Fertilizer Strategies and can we all just get along! Sit back relax and enjoy the show.

In this episode Josh & Jared talk with Greg Montgomery of UAM. They have great conversation on his beginnings, what UAM is doing currently with Beefmaster and plenty more. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared geared their conversation to some Listener Questions along with previewing the March Sales coming up. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh, Jared, and Dr. Lance Bauer give some updates on what has been going on around the BBU. From Board meetings to Dr. Bauer's trip out west and everything in between. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared talk about the differences in a Herd Sire vs a Semen Sire. They also have a conversation on what the difference is in a $5k bull and a $50k bull. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!

In this episode Josh & Jared talk all about Picking a Donor. This seems to be a hot topic right now so the guys give their opinions on what a donor is and what they look for in one. So sit back relax and enjoy the show.

The guys are back and ready for 2025. This episode is talking all about what they are looking forward to this year. So sit back relax and enjoy the show.

In this the final episode of the year Josh, Jared, and Dr. Lance Bauer talk about WHR (Whole Herd Reporting) They talk about why we have it, benefits to it and much more. So sit back relax and enjoy the show!