The Bison Insider

The summer has come to an end and fall is in the air. We breakdown the latest numbers from the USDA with Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services, Erich Ehrlich of Renaissance Insurance discusses insurance options for ranchers, and Kevin Leier of Heartland Bison chats with us about his experience facing a multi-year drought. 

In this episode of the Bison Insider, Jud Seaman breaks down the latest USDA meat report, Martha McFarland shares her experience with agritourism, and Jake Meyer stops by discusses best practices for fencing. 

The summer grilling season typically means warmer weather. However, 2021 has brought an expanding drought to a good portion of the U.S. and Canada. On this episode, we speak with Jud Seaman of Quality auction services, Mike Jacobson of North American Bison, LLC, Chris Broin of the Farm Service Agency and Dave Carter of the National Bison Association. 

In this episode of the Bison Insider, Jud Seaman breaks down the latest USDA meat report; Eric Snodgrass discusses the drought conditions across the western U.S., upper Midwest & the Canadian plains; Dr. Temple Grandin shares her experience & research regarding animal husbandry; and Mark Silzer walks us through building a breeding herd. 

This packed episode has a little something for everyone. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services breaks down the latest USDA meat report. Chad Kremer of Custer State Park joins us to discuss best practices for raising bottle calves. Erich Ehrlich of the Renaissance Insurance Group describes what type of insurance policies exist for bison ranchers. Finally, Eli Muhl from the Minnesota Department of...

Calving season has begun and grasses have started to green up. On episode 7, we speak with Brennin Jack about some late-season live animal sales in Canada, a weather report from meteorologist Paul Trambley, a conversation with Craig Fischer on direct-to-consumer sales, and a discussion with Al Samuelson of North American Bison about the summer grilling season. 

On episode 6 of the Bison Insider Podcast, we discuss recent live animal sales, the first round of Section 32 and the continuing impacts of COVID-19 with Jud Seaman and Brennin Jack. Then, we welcome on Dr. Frayne Olson to discuss grain markets and what they could mean for rancher's feed bills this spring. 

On this episode of the Bison Insider, we speak with auctioneers Jud Seaman and Brennin Jack to about recent animal sales. We also welcome Kris Brown, rancher/owner of Icon Meats, to discuss his experience about launching his own meat label. 

Auction season continues to progress within the U.S. and Canada. Jud Seaman and Brennin Jack fill us in on recent live animal sales. Dr. Jeff Martin joins the program to discuss how ranchers will benefit from the new Center of Excellence for Bison Studies at South Dakota State University. Ranchers seeking to participate in future research projects should send an email to jeff.martin@sdstate.edu.

The auction season is heating up, but what about prices? Jud Seaman and Brennin Jack join the podcast to detail what they're seeing in live animal markets. Ranchers recently got exciting news on the Section 32 front, which Dave Carter of the NBA highlights. Finally, we get an update from the world of processing from Jim Wells of North American Bison, LLC. Take a listen!

On this episode of the Bison Insider Podcast, we speak with Jud Seaman about the latest USDA meat report and recent sales in the U.S., we  venture north of the border to get an update on live animal sales in Canada with Brennin Jack, then we chat with Bruce Anderson of the Western Buffalo Company to hear about where processors stand in October. 

Welcome to the very first episode of the Bison Insider Podcast! Take a listen as we get updates on live animal sales from Jud Seaman and Brennin Jack. Dave Carter of the National Bison Association fills us in on all the major political happenings impacting the bison business. Finally, Mike Jacobson of North American Bison, LLC, discusses life as a processor during COVID-19. The Bison Insider is ma...