Around the Chute
Candid conversations and discussions about ranch life in rural America. Join our passionate hosts as they discuss all things cattle from farm management, cattle production, raising a ranching family, success stories, lessons learned...and Around the Chute banter, just like the visits you have while working cattle with family, friends and neighbors. Join Korbin, Vince and Joe Around the Chute.
Episodes
The hosts open by discussing a rough summer marked by extreme heat, drought, and personal losses, then reflect on how they’ve gone long stretches without talking and how people often don’t know what others are dealing with. They criticize modern social media and podcasts for negativity, self-promotion, and agenda-selling, noting it may worsen cattle-market sentiment during a downturn. They cover Joe&rsqu...
Hosts Joe and Vince discuss hot summer farm conditions, bull development, and social media pressure before introducing the episode’s focus on embryo transfer. Guest Dr. Levi Holt of Green River Embryo Transfer and Holt Farms Angus (Livingston, Tennessee) shares his background as a veterinarian, Angus breeder, and how he bought Dr. Herb Brown’s ET practice in 2019, expanding from pickup-truck work to a ne...
The host discuss recent feedback on a show-industry episode, then shift into questions, starting with pedigree building and placement, emphasizing there’s no formula and outcomes vary even among flush mates; they debate repeating successful matings, uniqueness versus replicability, donor consistency, and how business models affect whether repeat flushes “devalue” a female. On over-hyped sires, they...
Hosts interview Dr. Jenna Stockler, an Auburn University food-animal internist and “pet livestock” veterinarian, about her path from West Virginia to Mississippi State, California dairies, and Auburn faculty. She explains how Auburn’s teaching hospital differs from private practice, the four-year DVM curriculum, student rotations, and annual class size (~130 with state allocations). Discussion cove...
The hosts discuss busy seasonal ranch work, shipping and weaning cattle, and using haying as a pasture-management tool while debating the high cost and labor of hay equipment, small-square vs round bales, irrigation issues, and rain-damaged hay. They share personal stories about cutting and tedding hay, mower conditioners, and vacation downtime. They then introduce their first non-board-guest, Kyle Gillooly of Wadle...
The main discussion, in this episode, covers evaluating cattle across stages: calves can change dramatically, with Vince focusing evaluation around weaning and later, while others also like pre-weaning and 12–15 months for bulls; hair shedding is noted as useful. Success is framed functionally as fertility, calving on time, breeding back, and weaning a big calf, with integrity-driven culling for feet, udders, ...
Three podcast hosts recap a Tennessee trip centered on Vince’s Shady Brook sale, mixing travel stories with ranch and cattle discussions. They describe friends and listeners helping at the farm, tour stops including Ingram Angus, Josh King’s place, Buck Snort (with virtual fencing dog collars), and later visits to Yakley, Windbush, and ZWT. Highlights include getting trucks stuck and damaging a bumper wh...
The hosts discuss a listener question about what drives value in a seedstock operation versus what customers value, using AI sire selection and customer demands as examples. They emphasize prioritizing phenotype (especially feet), maternal function, usable pedigrees, and avoiding EPD “train wrecks,” while arguing value should come from matching cows to environment and market, especially under widespread ...
The hosts recap Joe’s trip to producer sales and visits with listeners, plus Korbin’s bull sale where “Stonewall” went viral with millions of views. They discuss what consistency means in cattle, arguing it comes from disciplined culling, tighter calving windows, fewer sires, and focusing on long-term cow performance, while marketing and high-dollar donors can discourage needed culling. They ...
The hosts recap a previous episode featuring their wives, share farm stories including Amy rescuing a groundhog and a phone surviving a fall into a dry ice/methanol cooler during freeze branding, and then discuss the American Angus Pathfinder program and its criteria. They debate the value of Pathfinder designations, noting how small contemporary groups, herd management differences, and ET calves can cause strong co...
In this heartfelt episode of 'Around the Chute,' Vince, Corbin, and Joe are joined by their wives, Amy, Abby, and Lucy, for a special Valentine's discussion. They share the challenges and joys of balancing ranch life with family, highlighting the crucial support and involvement of their spouses. The episode delves into personal anecdotes, from managing cattle and overcoming obstacles to appreciating each partner's c...
The script covers discussions on handling prosperity in the cattle business, emphasizing the importance of making thoughtful investments and maintaining customer relations. They discuss guarantees on cattle, including breeding guarantees, and the challenges of ensuring animal well-being across different environments. Additionally, the conversation touches on the experiences of insuring high-value cattle and ensuring...
In this episode, the hosts discuss managing and developing heifers, focusing on feeding practices, structural assessments, and breeding strategies. They explore various challenges and approaches, including utilizing resources like creep feeders, managing young and mature heifers differently, and balancing nutritional needs. Additionally, they touch on the complexities of preparing heifers for sale and ensuring their...
The hosts discuss their experiences and methods for selecting bulls, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation and the challenges posed by various factors such as EPDs and physical traits. They also touch on family Christmas traditions and activities, highlighting both the joy and challenges of the season. The episode covers a range of personal anecdotes and insights related to both cattle breeding and holida...
This episode features a conversation around the topic of bull and heifer development, emphasizing the challenges of balancing adequate nutrition without overfeeding or underfeeding. The hosts discuss the nuances of seed stock production and the essential role of knowing one's breeders and producers. They also touch on effective marketing strategies, customer engagement, and the importance of maintaining ethical catt...
The hosts discuss their return to recording after a break, covering topics like ongoing vehicle repairs and ranching challenges. They highlight recent experiences at the Angus Convention, reflect on its significance, and stress the importance of putting forward their best animals in consignment sales. They also touch on the collaborative nature of various sales, the necessity for transparency in partnerships, and th...
This podcast begins with casual discussions about food and family dynamics, then transitions into an in-depth conversation with Roger Wann, an incumbent candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors. Roger shares his background, the dynamics of his family-operated ranch, and his commitment to the association. He outlines his goals for improving communication, focusing on commercial programs, and ad...
This episode covers an informal discussion among members of the Angus community, focusing on Brian Palmer's candidacy for the Angus Association board. The conversation includes topics around the challenges and experiences of farming, the significance of transparency and diversity of thought in the boardroom, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with commercial cattlemen. Palmer also discusses his b...
This episode features a candid discussion with Robert Groom, a candidate for the American Angus Association Board. Topics include the challenges and responsibilities of Angus breeders, the controversial methane hub issue, the role and duties of the association, and the need for transparent and member focused policies. Robert also shares personal insights into his background, motivations, and family, emphasizing his ...
Logan Sampson, a rancher from Ruby Valley, Nevada, discusses his background, including his childhood in California and his transition into ranching. He shares insights into his family's agricultural roots, his international experiences, and his aspirations for running for the American Angus Board of Directors. The conversation also delves into issues such as transparency within the association, the controversial met...
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