American Cattlemen Podcast

Gale Sits Down With Kevin Moore To Discuss The M6 Ranch Sale On April 5th

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and our Producer Profile. Today, Gale McKinney, the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and Kevin Moore with the M6 Ranch discuss the upcoming M6 Ranch Wagyu "Building Blocks of Excellence" Production Sale held on April 5th, 2025. After getting into the history of the ranch, Kevin will get into some of his award-winning Wagyu cattle. With a deep offering and nothing but the best, this sale is one you just can't miss out on. 
 
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Gale Chats With Audie Larson About His Upcoming Bull and Female Sale

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Audie Larson, with the Larson Family Ranch in Hamill, North Dakota. Audie will go into detail about the ranch's cattle. By using rotational grazing and letting the cattle roam free, these cattle will have something for your ranch and needs. With such a wide variety of cattle ranging from Angus to Charolais and everything in-between you won't want to miss this sale held on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at 1 PM at the Hamill Hall in Hamill, South Dakota. 
 
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Dustin Chats With Tom Wafford To Discuss Soil Health and Its Importance

Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Tom Wafford, the founder of 4G Soil Restoration.  During this episode, Dustin & Tom will discuss the importance of healthy soil management. They will also get into Brix levels in plants and how these sugar levels affect the beef we eat. With an expert in soil health chatting with us today, you certainly won't want to miss this episode.
 
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Gale Chats With Carter Batterson and Travis Barnes About Their Upcoming Bull Sale

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Carter Batterson and Travis Barnes to discuss their upcoming Batterson and Barnes Families Pasture to Pounds Spring Bull Sale held on March 28th, 2025. They will then get into, some bulls they are proud of. With a great selection of bulls this episode is a must watch.
 
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Gale Sits Down With Dr. Jessica Spurber and Jim Johnson To Discuss The Future Of Beef Program

Welcome back to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and a return to our series from Gale's recent trip to NCBA CattleCon, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. After a brief introduction from our two guests, they will get into the Future of Beef, what it entails, and all that it's doing to help keep producers informed. With experts all around the industry coming together to discuss the Future of Beef program, this episode is a must listen.   
 
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Panther Creek Ranch Production Sale

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and our Producer Profile. Today, Gale McKinney, the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and Mike McClelland of Panther Creek Ranch in Bowen, Illinois, discuss the Panther Creek Ranch 31st annual working stock production sale on April 5, 2025. The ranch, started by Mike's father in 1952, is a family-operated Angus cattle operation committed to producing high-quality genetics. The upcoming sale offers a diverse lineup including yearling and fall bulls, spring and fall bred pairs, elite open heifers, and embryo opportunities. Mike highlighted several standout bulls, emphasizing their exceptional EPDs and phenotypic qualities. The sale features bulls from top sires like Showcase, Craftsman, and Deadwood, with Mike noting this is the best set of bulls they've ever offered. McClelland's primary focus is serving commercial cattlemen, providing bulls that balance performance, maternal traits, and calving ease. The ranch offers attractive sale incentives, including free shipping within 500 miles and volume discounts for multiple bull purchases. Potential buyers can preview the catalog at www.panthercreekcattle.com and attend the sale in person, with lunch served at 11:30 AM. Mike and his brother-in-law Steve are available to answer questions, with contact numbers provided in the podcast. The sale represents a culmination of decades of careful breeding and commitment to producing top-quality Angus cattle. 
 
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Dustin Sits Down with Lamar Steiger & Neil Mellers to Talk About Ranch2Retail

Welcome to the American Cattle Podcast.  Today's episode will feature Lamar Steiger & Neil Mellers for Ranch 2 Retail.  These two gentlemen join American Cattlemen Director of Business Development, and host, Dustin Hector to discuss the inspiration behind Ranch 2 Retail along with some of the challenges facing the beef industry.  They will wrap up the issue sharing the benefits of their model for each industry segment and how they all work together.  What a great episode and I enjoyed my time with these two, I hope you enjoy it as well.
 
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The Upcoming Vermilion Ranch Sale

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Bob Cook, with The Vermilion Ranch in Billings, Montana, to discuss their upcoming sales held on March 27th and March 28th, 2025. Founded in the mid-1960s by Pat Goggins and his wife, the ranch has grown to become a significant player in the cattle breeding industry, running approximately 1,200 spring calving cows and 400 fall calving cows. The ranch will host three major sales on March 27-28, 2025. The first event is a commercial heifer sale featuring 5,000 heifers at the South Prior Development Center, followed by an embryo and registered heifer sale at the public auction yards. The final day will feature a bull sale with around 500 performance yearling bulls. Bob Cook emphasized Vermilion Ranch's breeding philosophy, which focuses on creating cattle with exceptional length, performance, maternal power, and carcass merit. While incorporating modern technologies like EPDs, the ranch still relies heavily on visual selection, believing that a bull must look good and have strong genetic potential. The sales will offer unique opportunities for buyers, including 52 cow-calf pairs AI bred to a top sire, 250 embryos from their best cows, and a collection of bulls from various sire groups. Notable bulls include Vermillion Riverside, which previously sold for $132,000 and has produced outstanding offspring. The ranch provides buyer-friendly terms, including volume discounts of $100 per bull after purchasing two, and free delivery to Montana and adjoining states. Potential buyers can review the full catalog and contact ranch representatives for more information. With a commitment to quality genetics and a long-standing reputation in the cattle industry, Vermilion Ranch continues to be a premier source of high-performance cattle for commercial and registered breeders across the region.
 
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Hager Cattle Co. 19th Annual LIM-FLEX Sale

Welcome back to another episode of The American Cattlemen Podcast and this Special Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of The American Cattlemen, and Austin Hager, with Hager Cattle Company in Karlsruhe, North Dakota, to discuss the upcoming 19th Annual LIM-FLEX Bull sale, held on Tuesday, April 8th. Austin is a fourth-generation rancher managing approximately 900 head of mother cows, with half being registered Limousin and LIM-FLEX cattle, and the other half commercial cows. Hager specializes in LIM-FLEX hybrid cattle, which are a cross between registered Limousin and Angus breeds. These cattle range from 25% to 75% Limousin or Angus genetics. Austin began developing this breed in the late 1990s to improve reproductive efficiency, mothering ability, and overall cow performance. Key benefits of LIM-FLEX cattle include modest birth weights, above-average growth, excellent carcass traits, and superior feed efficiency. Research trials have shown these cattle grade comparably to Angus cattle, with better yield and feed conversion rates. They also demonstrate excellent longevity, with commercial herds seeing two additional years of production compared to straight-bred cattle. Hager Cattle Company will host their 19th annual LIM-FLEX bull sale on April 8, 2025, offering 83 lots of bulls and 60 heifers. The sale will be conducted through Superior Livestock Auction, with free delivery available in North Dakota and surrounding states. 
 
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Gale Discusses The Upcoming DeBruycker Charolais Sale With Brett DeBruycker Held On April 5th

Welcome to another episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast and our Producer Profile. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of American Cattlemen, and Brett DeBruycker with DeBruycker Charolais as they discuss the upcoming Annual 41st DeBruycker Charolais Annual Bull Sale, held on April 5th, 2025. They will lead the interview off by discussing the DeBruycker Charolais ranch, a third-generation Montana cattle operation with nearly 100 years of history. Founded by Lloyd and Jane DeBruycker, the ranch has grown from 10-12 heifers in 1963 to approximately 2,200 mother cows today. Brett DeBruycker discusses their upcoming 41st annual bull sale, scheduled for April 5, 2025, at the Western Livestock Auction in Great Falls, Montana. The sale will feature around 600 bulls, including 80 long yearling and 520 yearling Charolais bulls. The operation focuses on line-bred genetics, ensuring consistency across their herd. DeBruycker Charolais genetics stand out for their exceptional performance characteristics. Producers can expect significant weaning weight gains ranging from 25 to 100 pounds extra. The breed has overcome historical calving challenges, now offering improved ease of calving and superior reproductive traits. Their bulls demonstrate excellent feet and leg structure, adaptability to various climates, high feed efficiency, and desirable carcass qualities. The bulls are raised on a high-roughage diet, allowing top performers to naturally emerge. Feed lots and packers actively seek Charolais-cross calves due to their superior performance and genetic potential. Interested producers can contact Brett directly for more information about the sale and their genetics.
 
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