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In today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with feedlot manager and risk management professional Bryson Wright for an honest conversation about what's really happening inside today's cattle market. From managing high-priced feeder cattle and navigating shrinking margins to understanding the feeder cattle index and making disciplined decisions in volatil...

Could virtual fencing become one of the biggest technological advancements in modern ranching? On today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Bridger Talbot to discuss how virtual fencing is transforming the way cattle are managed on a large cow-calf operation in eastern Oregon. Bridger shares how GPS-enabled collars are helping improve grazing management, reduce lab...

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another relatively quiet week in the cattle markets, what producers should expect heading into the second half of July, and why strong feeder cattle demand continues despite softer fat cattle prices. The conversation also explores how the FIFA World Cup is driving international beef demand, the grow...

What does the rest of the summer have in store for cattle country? On this week's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, meteorologist Gary Lezak joins Lauren Moylan to break down the latest weather trends impacting ranchers and farmers across the country. From drought and wildfire concerns in the West to abundant rainfall across the Corn Belt, Gary explains what producers should be watching...

Is the cattle market losing steam, or is this week's pullback simply a healthy pause? On this week's Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes back market analyst Samantha Cozza-Wright to break down the latest movement in the cattle markets following a week of lighter trade, end-of-quarter profit taking, and renewed questions about where prices head next. Samantha explains why she&#...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Canadian cattle producer Curtis Vander Heyden for a conversation about the similarities—and important differences—between the U.S. and Canadian beef industries. While separated by a border, producers in both countries face many of the same challenges: rebuilding the cow herd, navigating volatile markets, managing drought, and producing high-qu...

On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the cattle business: that improving profitability always requires expansion. While adding more cows or more acres can grow an operation, the greatest return often comes from tightening the small inefficiencies already hiding within it. Lauren walks through a practical 10-point ranch efficiency audit, cov...

On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by cattle market analyst John Campbell for one of the most eye-opening conversations yet about who really controls today's cattle market. John breaks down Alternative Marketing Agreements (AMAs), how fed cattle are priced, why negotiated cash trade continues to shrink, and what many producers don't realize about Certified Angus Beef p...

When drought sets in, most producers aren't just trying to stretch grass, they're trying to stretch time. Time until the next rain, the next flush of growth, or the next opportunity to avoid making a difficult decision. In this episode, Lauren breaks down the practical strategies that actually help preserve pasture productivity during dry conditions and explains why many common drought man...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren dives into one of the most overlooked topics in the cattle business: the hidden costs that slowly erode profitability. While most producers closely monitor major expenses like feed, land, labor, and equipment, many of the biggest threats to long-term profitability come from small inefficiencies that often go unnoticed. Lauren breaks down seven common profi...

Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright join Lauren once again today for a deep dive into the cattle market as prices continue pushing into uncharted territory. Cash cattle continue setting new highs, feeder cattle remain historically strong, and optimism remains widespread across much of the industry. But beneath the surface, questions are beginning to emerge about what comes next. Dan and Samantha...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by meteorologist Gary Lezak for a timely look at the weather patterns shaping the remainder of the growing season. As summer officially begins, producers across the country are seeing dramatically different conditions—from excessive rainfall and flooding concerns in parts of the Midwest to ongoing drought challenges in portions of Nebraska and Co...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Dr. Jennifer Hammack, agriculture instructor at Western Oklahoma State College and lifelong cattle producer, for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing today's beef industry. From growing up on one of the largest ranches in Texas to building her own cow-calf operation from the ground up, Jennifer shares her perspectiv...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss the latest developments in the cattle market following a week of renewed optimism and recovering futures prices. While the market has regained significant ground since the recent selloff, producers are still facing the same question: how long can this run continue? Samantha breaks down cash cattle strength, fee...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by writer, event producer, and agricultural communicator Josie Holland for a conversation about the power of storytelling in agriculture. From rodeos and western events to social media, rural communities, and consumer engagement, Josie shares why producers can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines when it comes to telling their stories. The di...

Lauren is joined by Taylor Stertzbach on today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast. Taylor is a sales manager at PBS Animal Health and co-owner of a family show cattle operation in Ohio. Taylor offers a unique perspective on the beef industry through both her professional role in animal health and her personal involvement in raising and marketing show cattle. The conversation explores th...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by meteorologist Gary Lezak to discuss the weather extremes developing across cattle country as summer rapidly approaches. While some areas are dealing with excessive rainfall and flooded fields, others continue searching for drought relief. Gary breaks down the evolving summer weather pattern, severe storm risks, hay production concerns, heat st...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to discuss how consumer expectations are changing and what that means for the future of beef demand. From the refresh of the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. campaign to summer grilling season, digital marketing, retail partnerships, and family traditions, Cheryl shares why consumers are increasing...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by South Texas rancher Allie Fillingim for a boots-on-the-ground conversation about New World Screwworm and what cattle producers should really be paying attention to right now. Located just outside of San Antonio, Allie shares how ranchers in her region are approaching the situation, what practical management changes they're making, and why...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another wild week in the cattle market following the confirmation of New World Screwworm in the United States. Samantha breaks down how the market reacted, why traders continue to chase headlines, and whether the recent selloff was justified or simply another example of volatility taking over. The conversation...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Montana State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Megan Van Emon to discuss the research shaping the future of the beef industry. From GPS ear tags and virtual fencing technology to drought management, feed efficiency, record keeping, and cow herd profitability, Megan shares how producers can use both new technology and proven mana...

On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the one and only Gary Lezak to discuss the major weather pattern developing across much of cattle country and why the next two weeks could have a significant impact on the rest of the summer. Gary breaks down recent rainfall, ongoing drought concerns, severe weather potential, summer heat forecasts, and what producers should be...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by John Campbell to discuss the breaking news that a case of New World Screwworm has officially been confirmed in South Texas. John breaks down what we know so far, what this means for cattle producers, how the USDA is responding, and why consumers should not panic about the safety of the beef supply. The conversation covers the biology of screww...

Samantha Cozza-Wright joins Lauren once again on today's episode for a deep dive into Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and the major changes cattle producers need to understand heading into the 2026 coverage year. Samantha breaks down how LRP works, why more producers are using it to manage risk in today’s volatile cattle market, and how it compares to traditional futures and options strategies...

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright for another cattle market update as volatility continues to dominate the conversation across cattle country. The two break down softer feeder cattle prices, uncertainty in the futures market, drought-driven calf movement, consumer beef demand, and the big question many producers are asking right now: are we actually expan...