Randy Clements

Where Better Cattle Begin

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Where Better Cattle Begin is the podcast for cattle producers, ag students, and beef enthusiasts who want to blend cow sense with science. Hosted by Randy Clements of KR Cattle in Northeast Colorado, this show dives into the genetics, reproduction, and management practices that shape the future of the beef industry. From AI and embryo transfer to body condition scoring, minerals, and new technologies, each episode brings practical insights and real ranch experience you can use in your own herd. Along the way, you’ll hear stories from the ranch, guest interviews with industry leaders, and a foc...

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Randy Clements

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Episode 4 protecting your operation 27.10.2025 32:03

On this episode, we sit down with our favorite cow cop from the Texas panhandle Mr. Chris Ward, and discuss how a better protect our operations in today’s world

Episode 3: Marketing Cattle in a Changing World with Pat Kruse of Big Iron Livestock 27.09.2025 1:15:09

In this episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, host Randy Clements sits down with Pat Kruse, Sales Manager at Big Iron Livestock, to talk about how the cattle marketing landscape is changing. Pat shares insights into today’s market trends, what buyers are looking for, and how online platforms like Big Iron are opening new doors for ranchers. He also breaks down the do’s and don’ts of selling cattle...

Episode 2 Where Better Cattle Begin. It all starts with the Bull 12.09.2025 53:08

In this episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, Randy Clements visits with Don Trimmer, Beef Manager at Alta Genetics. They dive into the current trends shaping the beef industry, the traits that matter most to today’s cattlemen, and the sires leading the way at Alta. Don also shares how Alta goes beyond semen sales to provide consulting, tools, and solutions that help producers of all sizes move th...

Built to Last: Longevity in the Cow Herd 05.09.2025 10:11

In this very first episode of Where Better Cattle Begin, host Randy Clements of KR Cattle sets the stage for what this podcast is all about: building better herds through genetics, reproduction, management, and grit. We take a deep dive into longevity — what it really means in a cow herd, why it matters for profitability, and the role genetics, nutrition, and management play in keeping cows workin...