Lifestock Podcast

Let’s say it like it is, there is more summer behind us that in front. But I’m not sad, fall is the best time of year! We wish all our listeners a safe and fruitful run with harvest, hauling bales, packing silage and weaning calves. This weeks guest is Howard Schneider. Carrying on the family tradition of raising purebred cattle and exhibiting across North America. With his wife Wendy they raised...

Faris Simon is the creator and host of the Legendary Chute Side Podcast. Chute Side was one of the first big livestock/stock show podcasts to stick and make an impact in the industry across North America. Legendary guests, priceless information and learning opportunities, that was Chute Side for me. I still go back and relisten to the seasons. We talk Faris’ operation, how he started and why he we...

Without Energizer there would not be I-80! I’ve always thought it was a story that needed to be told about how his Grandsire was born and bred in Canada. When I was going to school in the USA, I-80 was just starting to blow up. After judging a jackpot and using an I-80 female to win I looked into the bull a bit more, then as the world works I was talking about it with Neil’s son Chad and he filled...

Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. We are back! Summer holidays take hold and baseball was a pile of fun. Cows are out to grass and the start of forage harvest is right around the bend. When I say Innisfail AB, brothers, Maine cattle, Angus cattle, Auction Mart and now Charolais… can you name the family? I can too… the Brady Bunch. Just kidding. This was a real fun conversation with Michael and Gra...

Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast. Spring is here and summer is just right around the corner. We want to pass along our best wishes to everyone getting the crop in the ground and cows onto grass. We hope everyone has been blessed with a little rain. Episode 5 guests are Billy and Juanita Elmhirst of Indian River Ontario. It was a lot of fun hearing about the cow families and evolution of Billy...

We as Canadians are always extremely proud no matter the breed, make or colour when Canadian genetics travel to the USA and WIN! When Matt Lautner called about releasing a simultaneous podcast about Riverstone Charmed 50C on MLC’s The Big Show and our Lifestock Podcast I jumped on board. Riverstone Charmed 50C does hold dual citizenship being bred, born and raised at Riverstone Cattle Company outs...

Spring is finally here in Western Canada! Thank goodness. On this episode with Fawn Jackson, strong female leader and voice echos in my mind. A genuinely wonderful person that I am grateful to have as the biggest fan of Canadian Beef. Fawn’s network is all encompassing from rural agricultural roots to business and on the world political stage. After this episode if you’re not fired up about chasin...

The Topic of Episode 2 touches everyone at some point in their lives. Your own mental health, the mental health of family, friends, co-workers, neighbour's, our heroes… everyone. Please listen with an open mind as we work to end the stigma of mental health issues. If you feel the need to ever reach out to talk with someone there is an extensive list below in the Episode description. These are all...

Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast for the launch of Season 2! We are eager to publish relevant and entertaining content with people from around the livestock business. Justin Morrison of Brooking Angus Ranch kicks off Season 2 with a discussion of his start, growth and some neat stories leading up to what his family is doing present day. His competitive spirit and confidence has always fueled...

The Wrap up of Season 1. What an incredible experience this has been, Thank you Thank you Thank you to all for listening and sharing the podcast with your family and friends. Another Thank you goes out to our wonderful guests for taking time to speak with me and share their experience, insite and stories for all to listen. Our episode list: E1- Miller Wilson Angus, Lee and Dawn Wilson E2- Dave Has...

This episode I just could not get enough of the stories with Allan Browarny of ShowChampions.com. His early memories of the family business, Browarny Photography. Traveling with his father, learning the ropes and developing a love and passion for his family's business. Have you ever pictured cattle for the Rockefeller family in NY? Or for the King of Morocco? Set up a dark negative room? Traveling...

This was a real fun interview with an early 30’s aged breeder that is building momentum in the business. Justin VanDeWoestyne of Vandy cattle joins me in talking cows, building up a herd, working off farm and much more. You’ll hear from Justin how he has always chased his passions and I hope that is something we all can take away and push to achieve. Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribi...

If you have been around the show cattle world or purebred business in Canada you have a Dr Don Miller memory. A genuine person that strives for greatness of his craft and maximizes customer service with lasting friendships. Dr Don has always been willing to sit and visit with just about anyone and it’s a treat for him to share his stories and experience in Embryology, travel, cattle production and...

A step into some Canadian Club Calf history. This is a topic I'm really passionate about. The origins of breeding programs, the old bulls that were used, expectations and the success/setbacks along the way. Personally I try to promote Club Calf genetics whenever possible, it’s a big part of our business and has come a long way from the start as it grew roots in Canada. Dawn shares some great stori...

It was great to sit down with Trent and Janelle Liebreich of Merit Cattle Co. for an in person interview. You can feel the passion and drive they have for building their family, herd and brand through the entire interview. Just ok is not in their vocabulary and their insight on industry relevant topics is refreshing. Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM an...

Our first ever in person interview was a blast with Double Bar D Farm, Ken and Logan Dimler. Brought to you by Season 1 Sponsor of the Lifestock Podcast, Klassen Cattle Equipment of Didsbury Alberta. W/C Bankroll 811D, heard of him? But seriously, the chance to talk about building a herd, investing in bulls and making some major decisions based on advancing your genetics, it was a great conversati...

Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. On Episode 4 brought to you by Klassen Cattle Equipment and INC Speckle Parks, Barry and Patty Hall join me in discussing their families operation. How they started, change of breed focus, listening to customers needs and incorporating into their program. Networking is such an amazing skill and the Hall’s have done a wonderful job as they gained the experience and...

Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. Episode 3 is a little longer but if you like great stories and having a few laughs Grant Alexander, a legendary figure in Shorthorn Cattle has us covered. A lifetime within the breed, vast experience in the cattle business, not just in purebred cattle. Operating a feedlot, traveling, showing, marketing, helping young enthusiastic breeders and his online genetic sa...

Thank you to everyone that has found us on social media and subscribed to the podcast! Episode 2 featuring David Hasson. Dave shares great insight on knowing your market place, the lengths and effort it takes to market an elite program and how changing paths is never an easy choice but holds tremendous opportunity. Keep caught up with upcoming livestock shows in Canada with the Goin’ Showin’ segme...

Our first ever Episode! Thank you to all that have contributed and supported to get the podcast up and running. We are excited to have Lee and Dawn Wilson of Miller-Wilson Angus on Episode 1. We discuss the origins of their operation and competitive drive to become better. People make the business what it is and everyday is sale day. Enjoy the Podcast, Kurtis. Contact us: Lifestockpodcast@gmail.co...

The livestock industry is the chosen lifestyle for many rooted in agriculture, community, education, and passion. I hope you enjoy as much as I do the stories and lessons from industry leaders and truly great people. I love to hear the history and journey of industry mentors to better myself and help to pass those along to all that wish to listen. The Lifestock Podcast is for all that want to buil...