Western Ag Life

This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast we sat down with Jason Hershberger of Hershberger Performance Horses to talk about his upcoming sale happening February 27 in Scottsdale at Westworld For 21 years, Jason has successfully conducted this sale — a true testament to consistency, integrity, and quality in an industry where longevity like that is rare. We discuss what it takes to keep a horse sal...

🎙️ This Week on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🌵🐂 We’re excited to welcome Mr. John Butler of the Beef Marketing Group to the show! John is a proud University of Arizona alumnus with deep roots in Arizona agriculture. In this episode, we dive into his family’s long-standing legacy of leadership in the industry—including the tremendous impact of his father, Don Butler Sr who played a major role in s...

🎙️ New Episode – Western Ag Life Podcast We’re excited to welcome Ricky Rater with Pro Way Livestock Equipment to the Western Ag Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into modern livestock facility design and how Pro Way is integrating concepts that prioritize safe, efficient cattle handling. Ricky shares insight into their innovative approach—building the majority of each facility in their facto...

🎙️ New episode out today on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We had a special guest join us — Mr. Jason Santomaso of Sterling, Colorado. On this episode, Jason shares the story behind his Meat In fundraising event and the great causes it supports across Colorado. We also dive into how he incorporated an auctioneer contest into the event — and now, heading into its third year, the contest continues to...

🔥 NEW EPISODE | Western Ag Life Podcast 🔥 We sit down with Michael Imbrogno, one of the most knowledgeable minds in auctioneer competition, to break down all nine head-to-head matchups in the brand-new auctioneer league, A League of Their Own. We go matchup by matchup, making our picks on who we believe wins each battle, while diving into what truly separates elite auctioneers when they’re judge...

🚨 BIG NEWS from the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🚨 Sam Stamper and Brian Marlin are bringing a bold, brand-new auctioneering concept to the livestock industry—“A League of Their Own.” This innovative competition will feature only high-caliber livestock auctioneers going head-to-head in weekly battles streamed on DV Auctions, all leading up to the championship finals April 10–11 at Checotah Livestock...

🎙️ New Episode from the Western Ag Life Podcast! We’re excited to bring you a great conversation with Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta, Canada – the current World Champion Livestock Auctioneer! In this episode, Dean shares his journey to reaching the pinnacle of the livestock auction industry, the dedication it takes to compete at that level, and what the auction profession means to the livestock busi...

We had the pleasure of having Sarah Ogilvie join us on the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🎙️🐑 Sarah shared details about her upcoming stock dog clinic and trials featuring international stock dog clinician Arwyn Davies in Benson, Arizona. 📅 January 16–19 This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in improving their stock dog skills and learning from world-class experience. 👉 For clinic and tri...

🎙️ Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🎙️ We had a great conversation with Kaila Baril, who joined us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and the many ways it connects to the Western way of life. Kaila shared how her photography captures the heart of the Western lifestyle, what it’s like living in the country, and her newest venture—raising free-range hogs that she plans to offer to the pub...

🎙️ Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Chelsea Good of Good & Associates as today’s guest! Chelsea shares her deep, long-time ties to agriculture and animal production, and how those roots shaped her path into agricultural and animal law. We also dive into her journey of becoming an independent business owner and the responsibilities, leadership, and commitment tha...

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ We’re honored to welcome Mallory Parsons Dyer as our guest on the Western Ag Life podcast! Mallory joins us to talk about her latest children’s book, “Tony Tractor Gets Glasses” inspired by a very personal story involving her nephew, who was diagnosed with strabismus. This meaningful conversation focuses on the importance of helping children understand that we’re all diff...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western Ag Life Podcast Announces Corporate Partnership with Arbuckle Coffee Tucson, AZ — Paul Ramirez, President and Host of the Western Ag Life Podcast, announced an exciting new corporate partnership with Arbuckle Coffee, marking the show’s first national sponsorship agreement. Through this collaboration, Arbuckles Coffee will become the exclusive coffee of the Western Ag...

🎙️ New Episode Out Today! We sat down with Dean Fish from Anchor F Club Calf to talk about his upcoming 11th Annual Sale happening November 23rd! 🐮 Schedule for Sale Day: • 12:00 PM – Preview the cattle • 12:00 PM – Lunch will be served • 1:00 PM – Live Auction begins Dean has posted the full show list on the Anchor Cattle Company Facebook page—be sure to check it out if you want a closer look at...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! We’re excited to welcome back Rachel Brownlee, renowned Western sketch artist, to the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🤠✍️ Rachel joins us to talk about her latest artwork, including three incredible pieces that are available for purchase during the Mountain Oyster Club’s 56th Annual Show & Sale. This is one of the premier Western art events of the year, and Rachel is thrilled t...

🎙️ This Morning on the Western Ag Life Podcast We had the pleasure of visiting with Justin Kennedy from the Oklahoma Auction School, who joined us to talk about the creation of the FFA Auctioneering CDE (Career Development Event). Justin’s passion for helping young people get involved in one of the oldest professions known to man—the auction profession—is truly inspiring. His dedication to buildin...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! We had the pleasure of visiting with Yvonne Tarrant to talk about her latest painting being accepted into the world-famous Mountain Oyster Club Show & Sale! 🖼️🤠 Yvonne shares her deep ties to agriculture, her love for the western lifestyle, and how horses and the people who surround them continue to inspire her art. Be sure to visit the Mountain Oyster Club website to vi...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Rogers and Randall Reeder to the Western Ag Life Podcast to talk about their brand-new book, Common Horse Sense from Will Rogers! 🐴📖 This fun and insightful read brings Will Rogers’ timeless wit and wisdom into today’s world—offering a little humor, a lot of common sense, and a much-needed lighthearted take on our modern political environme...

🎙️ New Episode on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We had a great discussion today with Jon Schaben from Dunlap, Iowa, diving into what’s really going on in the current cattle market across the U.S. 🇺🇸 Jon and I are in full agreement — beef prices aren’t too high when you understand all that goes into bringing quality beef to the table. From conception to consumption, we walk through the entire proces...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast, we had the pleasure of having Earl Graham — a California horseman, cattleman, and lifelong entrepreneur with a big outlook on life. Earl’s stories, insights, and passion for the western way of life make this one of our longest episodes yet — but trust us, it’s worth every minute. 🐴 Tune in and ride along with us on YouTube and all ma...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🌾 This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast, we sit down with International Champion Auctioneer, Camille Booker — a true trailblazer in the auction world! 🏆 Camille shares her incredible journey, from her family’s deep roots in the auction industry to her rise as one of the most respected female voices behind the mic. 🎤💪 Join us as we celebrate women making their mark in t...

🎙️ This Week on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We’re joined by Devin Murnin, the new Western Representative for the Livestock Marketing Association. Devin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the livestock industry and shares insights on the Common Ground Initiative — a collaborative effort led by some of the top minds in the livestock world. You won’t want to miss this episode packed wi...

🌞💧 Exciting episode alert! On the Western Ag Life Podcast, we sat down with Hoisington of Sun Pumps Solar Power Solutions to talk about the future of water pumping in agriculture and ranching. From converting traditional well systems to solar, to exploring the reliability, cost savings, and ecological benefits of solar-powered pumping, Tate shares valuable insight for farmers and ranchers lookin...

📚🤠 Western Ag Life Podcast is excited to welcome Casey Nash — a prolific western novelist and true appreciator of all things Western! From the spirit of the frontier to the grit of ranch life, Casey brings stories that capture the heart of the West. Tune in as we dive into his writing journey, inspirations, and what keeps the western tradition alive through storytelling. 🎧 Don’t miss this episo...

What a summer it’s been for Jon Schaben and the entire crew at the Dunlap Livestock Market! Hosting the 2025 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship was just the beginning. Then came His 60th birthday fundraiser—bringing folks together from the Dunlap, Iowa community for a great cause and a good time. And to top it all off, Jon was inducted into the Livestock Marketing Hall of Fame—a well-deserved...

🐴🎙️ New Episode Alert on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We sat down with Trey Narramore to talk about the upcoming Mule, Horse, and Hound Auction—an event that’s bringing hunters and horsemen from all across the United States to one place. Whether you’re looking for a solid trail partner, a seasoned hunting mule, or a loyal hound, this auction has something for everyone in the working animal world....