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Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Samantha Cozza-Wright returns to break down the latest cattle market trends and what producers should watch as the fall calf run gets underway. With strong calf prices, tight cattle supplies and beef demand holding up, there are plenty of reasons for optimism but how long can the market maintain its momentum? Samantha discusses what is driving prices, the imp...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Jaclyn Wilson joins Lauren once again to talk about how one small-world connection led to an unexpected opportunity in Uruguay. From their surprising personal connection to Jaclyn's journey into international cattle genetics, this episode explores how relationships can open doors across the beef industry. Jaclyn shares how she discovered impressive Angus...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Thomas White joins Lauren to discuss how ranching families can protect their wealth and pass their businesses down to the next generation. They break down estate planning, taxes, life insurance and the importance of planning ahead so the next generation can carry on the family legacy without inheriting unnecessary financial burdens. Links: TW3 Group: https://...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Ben Bohrer, associate professor of meat science and muscle biology at The Ohio State University, joins Lauren to break down the science behind cultured meat and what it actually takes to create a meat product from cultured cells. Ben explains why growing muscle cells is only one part of the process and how muscle structure, fat, connective tissue and post har...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Brett Spader joins Lauren to talk about how better use of data and technology could change the way value moves through the beef industry. From genetics and EPDs to feedlot performance, harvest records and red meat yield, Brett explains why getting more information back through the supply chain could help producers make better decisions and ultimately get rewa...

After looking at some of the best advice on a previous episode, your Cattle USA Daily host, Lauren Moylan, is back to take a look at some of the worst advice she’s heard throughout her time in agriculture. From “that’s just the way we’ve always done it” to “work harder,” “don’t worry about the numbers,” and “wait until you’re ready,” Lauren breaks down why advice that sounds good isn’t always good...

Alejandro Carrillo joins Lauren today on the podcast to share how his family transformed their cattle ranch in the Chihuahuan Desert from struggling with bare ground, woody plants and low rainfall into a more productive and profitable operation. After taking a holistic management class, Alejandro began changing the way they thought about grazing, soil health, biodiversity and cattle selection. Ale...

The cattle market is rallying! Samantha Cozza-Wright is back on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to break down what is driving the recent rally, what’s happening with feeder and fed cattle prices, and why strong beef demand is giving the market some support. Lauren and Samantha also dive into cash trade transparency, packing capacity, imports, beef exports, corn and feed costs, and what could shape th...

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, professor at UC Davis, joins Lauren on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast today to break down where genomics, gene editing and reproductive technology are taking the beef industry. They discuss what gene editing can realistically accomplish today, the challenges of bringing edited cattle to market, and how technologies like genomic testing and advanced reproduction can work tog...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren shares some of the best advice she has received throughout her years in agriculture, business and leadership. From learning the difference between being busy and actually making progress to knowing when to say “I don’t know enough about that yet,” these lessons go far beyond cattle and markets. Lauren breaks down eight pieces of advice that have shaped...

Super El Niño is developing, but that doesn’t automatically mean a wet winter or more snow for everyone. Gary Lezak joins Lauren today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to break down what this developing weather pattern actually means for producers across the Plains, Midwest and beyond. Gary explains why the LRC will be critical in determining where storm systems develop and when they arrive. He als...

Today, Seth Pratt joins Lauren on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch that can survive for generations. From working off the ranch and understanding opportunity cost to creating more stable revenue, using genomic and carcass data, and thinking differently about how we measure cattle, Seth challenges some of the traditional ways of doing business in agri...

Dr. Cara Wells, reproductive physiologist and expert in assisted reproductive technologies, joins Lauren today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to talk about where cattle reproduction is headed. From traditional embryo evaluation to machine learning, IVF, embryo sex prediction and faster genetic progress, Cara explains how technology is changing what we can learn about embryos and how producers may...

Gary Lezak is back on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to break down the changing weather pattern and answer the question producers are asking: is fall finally coming, or are we in for more summer weather? Gary explains how the LRC is transitioning into a new pattern, why October and November are critical months to watch, and what the developing pattern could mean for the next 300 days of weather. Gar...

Justin Ramirez, M.S., livestock nutritionist, is back on Cattle USA Daily to break down the connection between nutrition, breeding and reproductive success. From artificial insemination and body condition scores to egg quality, mineral programs and forage testing, Justin explains how nutrition can influence every step of a cattle breeding program. The conversation gets especially practical as Just...

Carollann Romo of the New Mexico Beef Council joins Lauren today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to take us behind the scenes of beef marketing and consumer outreach. From understanding what consumers actually care about to reaching people far beyond agriculture, Carollann explains how beef councils work to build trust, tell the beef story and keep beef on the dinner table. The conversation also d...

Samantha Cozza-Wright is back on Cattle USA Daily to break down what has happened in the cattle market over the past few weeks and what producers should be watching as we head into the fall run. From the latest cattle on feed numbers and tightening supplies to heifer retention, beef demand and the reopening of the Mexican border, Samantha walks through the factors shaping the market right now. Sam...

The cattle market has taken producers on a wild ride, but are we finally getting close to the bottom of the current cattle cycle? Derrell Peel, Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, joins Cattle USA Daily again today to break down where the market stands heading into Q4 and what producers could see in 2027. Derrell explai...

Jaclyn Wilson is back on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast today for a candid conversation about what is happening in the cattle industry and who is representing producers in important conversations. From politics and social media to rising input costs, succession planning and industry expertise, Jaclyn challenges producers to zoom out, focus on the long term health of their operations and make sure th...

Wagyu beef has a reputation for being expensive, intimidating and only meant for special occasions but Evan Carter of The Meat Dudes is here to challenge that idea. After discovering Wagyu through his Seattle restaurants, Evan and his team have built a platform around making Wagyu more approachable and helping consumers understand where it comes from, how it is produced and how to cook it. He also...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Shellie Jacobucci joins your host Lauren Moylen for a conversation about the people who will shape the future of agriculture. From 4-H and FFA to mentorship, advocacy, technology and hands on learning, Shellie shares why investing in young people goes far beyond livestock projects and why the skills they build today will follow them into adulthood and their c...

Madison Book, a therapist and agriculture focused wellness professional from western Kansas, joins Lauren for a real conversation about the pressures producers carry, why “just work harder” isn’t always the answer, and how agriculture can become better at supporting one another. From knowing when to slow down to recognizing when a neighbor may need help, Madison shares practical ways producers can...

After 20 years of serving in the Army, Joel Heinsroth found another way to serve his country, through agriculture. A fourth generation farmer and now a rancher in southwest Oklahoma, Joel comes on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to share his journey from growing up on a diversified family farm to serving in Iraq, transitioning out of the military and building his own cattle operation. He also discuss...

Beef prices are high, supplies are tight, and the U.S. herd has not fully entered a rebuilding phase, yet beef demand remains remarkably strong. In this episode, livestock economist Abbi Groves joins Lauren to break down what is happening across the beef industry, starting with the booming meat snack category and the consumer trends behind it. They also dive into heifer retention, the outlook for...

What happens when you add seaweed to a cattle diet? Dr. Juliana Ranches, assistant professor and beef extension specialist at Oregon State University, joins Lauren on Cattle USA Daily to break down her research into methane emissions, grazing cattle, soil carbon and the surprising role seaweed could play in the future of cattle nutrition. Her research takes a holistic look at the entire grazing sy...