American Cattlemen Podcast

American Cattlemen Podcast

Welcome to the American Cattlemen Podcast with Gale McKinney, the ultimate platform for connecting with the heart of the cow/calf industry! As the Publisher of American Cattlemen, Gale expertly brings to light the dynamic intersection of business and lifestyle, spotlighting everything from the latest production sales to the excitement of your local county fair. Join us as Gale conducts engaging interviews with the passionate individuals who truly shape our industry, making you a vital member of our community. Our audience includes dedicated cow/calf producers across the United States and industry professionals from every corner of the globe, all part of our thriving social media network of over 500,000 unique followers. Don’t miss out—each episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast is promoted through our extensive digital platforms, the American Cattlemen magazine, and our newsletter, ensuring you stay informed and connected. Tune in and elevate your engagement in this vibrant community!

Episodes

October 15, 2025 17 mins

Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmentals

Maternally Inspired Female Sale - Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 12:00 CST

https://edjesales.com/eberspacher/Cason/index

Dear Friends and Loyal Customers, Once again, it’s sale time, for Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmentals, and it’s hard to believe it’s 2025 - where does time go? We’re very excited to announce that we will be hosting the sale here at the farm for the first time. Needless to say, it’s been a he...

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Today, we learned more about the Nowatzke Cattle Company 7th Annual Fall Production Sale on October 18th, 2025, at 3:30 pm CST. I had a great time interviewing my guest, Barry Nowatzke, owner of The Nowatzke Cattle Company. 

Barry started in the cattle industry, showing a shorthorn steer at his county fair for TWO YEARS in a row!! Barry stated, “That shows you the quality we didn’t have.” Though it may have been a slow start for th...

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October 14, 2025 19 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media group and he its down with Zac Deeds co-founder of Muddy Creek Tags out of Hazard, Nebraska. Zac, who comes from an IT background, and his wife Ann, with roots in cattle ranching, developed their tag business during the challenging early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The com...

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October 13, 2025 26 mins

Tyler Duvall had a great interview! We talked about the upcoming Capitol Angus Production Sale on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12 noon CT, held at the ranch in Tyler, TX and on CCI LIVE. 

We had a great conversation regarding Duvall's philosophy of raising quality Angus cattle that work for their clients, as well as learning more about their retail beef business and partnership with Bid on Beef!

Here is a bit more information abou...

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Let's talk about Naylor’s Angus & Shorthorn “Bred for Balance Production Sale” held Sunday, October 26, 1 pm CST at your farm in Halfway, MO.  What a great conversation with Brett Naylor. Naylor Angus & Shorthorns has put together an excellent lineup for the “Bred for Balance Production Sale” this fall, and you won’t be disappointed. Brett was a great interview, and has a very simple philosophy that has worked well for the ...

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October 8, 2025 17 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Podcast, and he sits down with Garrett Dwyer with Open Range Windbreaks. 

Garrett, a United States Marine Corps veteran and graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, operates a successful Angus and Hereford cow-calf operation in Wheeler County.

The inspiration for G...

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The Illini Top Cut Annual Fall Production Sale held Sunday October 12 at 1 PM at the Farm in Macomb, Illinois.  What a great conversation with Monte Lowderman with Lowderman Cattle Company! The Lowderman’s have put together an excellent line up for this Fall 2025 sale and you won’t be disappointed. Monte was a great interview and you can tell his auctioneer background makes him an excellent story teller. This is a really great stor...

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Chessie Creek Farm of Walterboro, South Carolina Inaugural Female Sale, October 11, 2025, Noon EST, at the Farm & on DVAuction.com 

Scott Sell is a seasoned cattleman and agricultural professional with decades of experience in beef cattle management, research, and herd development. He holds a degree a BS Degree from University of Georgia and a MS degree from Clemson University Sell also holds multiple industry certifications so...

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October 2, 2025 22 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Doug Peterson, Co-Owner of Peterson Prime Angus. 

Doug, alongside his wife Kathy, has transformed their family's agricultural legacy by focusing on high-quality Angus cattle breeding, particularly emphasizing marbling and genetic excellence. With a background in biology and genetics, Doug...

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September 29, 2025 32 mins

Genetic Solutions to Assist with BRD

BRD—is one, if not the most costly, health issue in the cattle industry today. Our guests today are Ross Havens with Nichols Farms in Bridgewater, Iowa, and John Genho with Eldon Farms in Woodville, Virginia. 

This was an extremely interesting discussion with Ross and Jon regarding the Nichols Bull Program, called Shield, which is a genetic predictor for bulls that carry resistance to BRD. Nicho...

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September 26, 2025 33 mins

Circle F Farms Has Two Outstanding Sales coming up, but this interview with Keaton Walker, Marketing and PR Manager at Circle F Farms is story of family, determination and entrepreneurship! Make sure and listen to this great story!

First Annual Registered Angus Female Sale

October 4, 2025 - Baxley, Ga. - 11:00 AM EST

We will be selling roughly 100 head of Registered Angus Females at the Circle F Farms Sale Arena. We welcome you to...

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September 22, 2025 26 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group and he sits down with Ray Sturn with Moly Manufacturing. With over 33 years of experience, Ray began his journey working on a family grain and dairy farm before joining Moly Manufacturing when the company was just starting, with only three employees at the time.  The dis...

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September 22, 2025 27 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead. we have Gale McKinney he's the owner of the American Cattlemen and he sits down with Russ Princ with Leachman Cattle. 

Russ, the sales manager for Leachman Cattle, brings extensive experience in the beef industry, having worked in semen collection and ranch management before joining Leachman in 2022. Leachman Cattle has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, now part of ...

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September 16, 2025 35 mins

Join us as we chat with Sheila Patinkin and Roger Osinchuk about the upcoming Vermont Wagyu Retirement Celebration Sale. 

Sheila is a fantastic person, and this interview with her and Roger was one of my favorites. Please take a few minutes from your schedule to listen to a story of dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to move forward.

From Sheila: "The heart of Vermont Wagyu has always been the remarkable animals they have ...

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Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Dr. T. Robin Falkner Beef Cattle Technical Consultant for Elanco Animal Health. 

Dr. Falkner shared his roots in North Mississippi, where he grew up on a multi-generational family farm that relied on beef cattle to sustain the family during challen...

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September 10, 2025 38 mins

Today, we learned more about the Smith Valley Angus Production Sale on October 10, 2025, at Noon in Salem, Missouri. I had a great time interviewing our guests, Brian and Kim Smith, owners of Smith Valley Angus in Salem, Missouri. 

This couple is deeply passionate about their cattle and the beef industry as a whole. Smith Valley Angus ranch has rolling hills and the rocks that build cows with muscle and grit. They joke that if thei...

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September 9, 2025 57 mins

We had a great interview with Dr. Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho today discussing FerAppease and Weaning. Dr. Bicalho is a highly gifted speaker who presents information in a clear and easily understandable manner. 

Our guest today is Dr. Rodrigo Carvalho Bicalho, DVM, PhD, an accomplished veterinarian, scientist, and entrepreneur specializing in dairy production medicine and biotechnology. As the President and Chairman of Fera Diagnosti...

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September 8, 2025 29 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen Media group, and he sits down with Kylie Sherrill with Central Life Sciences. Holding undergraduate and master's degrees from Oklahoma State University's Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, Kylie has a robust background in livestock entomology. Her academic work included rese...

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September 2, 2025 18 mins

Today, we're excited to share details about the 28th Annual Pollard Farm Angus Female Production Sale, scheduled for noon on September 20, 2025, at the ranch in Waukomis, OK.

Dr. Barry and Roxanne Pollard own Pollard Farm. Dr. Pollard, a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started his Angus herd in 1992, and since then, Pollard Farms has become one of the industry's leading producers.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy L...

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August 29, 2025 18 mins

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development and he chats with Alvin Burkholder, the CEO of NEMO Feed LLC. They will lead the interview off with Alvin sharing his personal and professional background, highlighting his early experiences on the family farm and the entrepreneurial journey that led to the founding of NEMO Feed in 2000. Over the past 25 year...

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