Angus Underground
David Brown, Joe Fischer
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Preconditioning and Weaning
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09/20/24 • 74 min
In this episode, David, Joe, and Vince are joined by special guest Mark Nold from Gettysburg, South Dakota. Mark shares insights from his work with the family operation of Nold Family Angus and Nold Animal Supply, focusing on the critical topic of pre-conditioning and weaning calves. They chat with Mark about vaccination protocols, parasite control, and how to set calves up for success during the stressful weaning process. Mark offers his recommendations on vaccination timing, nutritional support, and practical management strategies to minimize stress on herds and boost immune health.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “Mother Nature always wins.” — Mark [28:40]
- “Number one, develop a relationship with your local vet. And number two, when you have a problem, get them involved and let them use their mind to help you solve that problem and set up the vaccine protocol that’s more geared towards their circumstances.” [34:04]
- “I’m always on the war against the parasite.” — Mark [1:04:09]
Time Management In Your Business
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05/17/24 • 88 min
This week, the crew first welcomes Kylie Sherrill from Central Life Sciences, who joins to discuss Altosid IGR feed-through supplement for controlling horn flies in cattle and how producers can integrate it into their mineral programs. They then get into the valuable resources of time, and their tips and tricks for time management, including documenting everything in a calendar and scheduling important projects. They also touch on the challenges of multitasking, their biggest time drains, and the beauty of keeping things simple and doing what works best for your operation.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “Genetic potential and the realistic ability to express those things are two completely different things.” [24:32]
- “What's the most valuable resource of your life? Time. You can’t make more of it.” [50:12]
04/19/24 • 75 min
It’s all about genomics this week, with special guest Jim Johnson from Zoetis Animal Genetics. Jim, who owns JMar Genetics in Appomattox, VA, explains how genomic testing works and how markers are used to predict traits. He discusses how genomics can help breeders make genetic progress faster while emphasizing that the direction breeders choose is up to them. Jim also provides insight into the accuracy of genomic tests and how environmental factors may influence genetic expression.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “Figure out where you want to go and be disciplined about heading in that direction.” — Jim [18:27]
- “I spent my whole career educating people and I just want to entertain people. I want people to get the opportunity to tell their stories.” — Jim [24:40]
- “I want an opportunity for somebody's grandkid in 10 years to go back and hear their grandfather's story.” — Jim [25:04]
- “If you want to run as fast as you can for longevity, fertility, and predictability, genomics will help you get there.” — Jim [50:29]
Are you Pedigree Aware?
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04/05/24 • 63 min
This week, a conversation with a loyal listener sparks a conversation amongst the crew on the topic of pedigree snobbery and intentional breeding. They debate the use of historic sires like Complete after examining pedigree awareness and goals. They also emphasize balancing lineage relevance with discipline, and how clear objectives guide effective selection toward a breeder’s vision.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “Everybody finds something different, and that’s what I think is so neat.” [9:59]
- “If you don’t have a program in mind; if you don’t have a goal in mind, you are still going to sell all of your experiments right through to the commercial industry where those folks live and die by the fun you’re having.” [15:40]
- “If you can’t find a good seedstock provider, be one.” [15:51]
- “Figure out where you want to go with your program. That should be first.” [17:10]
- “Consider whose opinions you’re gonna get on social media.” [18:39]
- “I think we all have a little bit of pedigree snob in us.” [23:50]
- “Being pedigree aware is really, really important and you don’t have to be a snob about it.” [30:50]
- “If you really want to get to this objective you’re breeding towards, you’ve got to use your own sires, and you’ve got to stay disciplined and on course.” [56:44]
- “There is a big difference between pedigree snob and pedigree educated, much different.” [1:02:46]
The National Western Stock Show and Foundation Angus Sale
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12/29/23 • 48 min
David and Vince are joined by special guests Dave Mullins from SaleRing.live and Matt McFarlane from M3 Marketing Services to discuss the very exciting upcoming National Western Stock Show and the Foundation Angus Sale. They highlight the distinctive features of this year’s sale, which is divided into two parts: Thursday’s live cattle and picks/flushes, and Saturday’s embryos, boasting representation from 24‒25 states and offering world-class selections. The event is anticipated to be a gathering of the who’s who in Angus genetics.
Beyond revenue generation, this is a one-of-a-kind family-friendly event where participants have the chance to network on the industry’s largest stage.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the sale on Thursday, January 11, at 2 p.m., and don’t miss out on the Junior Angus Show before the main event.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
The 4th Annual Dotson Christmas Charity Raffle — donate on VENMO at @greg-dotson-9
Quotes:
- “I’m just blown away from start to finish on the sale.” [20:52]
- “It is truly networking on the industry’s largest stage, and if you’ve never experienced it, you owe it to yourself to go and experience it at least once.” [40:00]
Check Yourself
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08/11/23 • 75 min
The team delves into a widely discussed subject: embryo cooperator agreements. They talk about their own past and future agreements, emphasizing the vital role of clear communication and mutual commitment to success. Then, they answer a listener question on the decision to retain or sell bull calves and heifers in the current market climate. And it’s — confessional time — a story about sharing phone pictures of cattle that aren’t yours and posting them on social media.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “I'll spend more time talking to sixteenth place than I do the first place because I want the kids to feel good.” [10:12]
- “The rule of all conflict is unmet expectations, so just make sure that you have everything spelled out.” [19:27]
- “Whether it’s a co-worker, whether it’s an, ET cooperator, whether it’s your spouse, communication is key.” [23:00]
- “As the embryo provider, I feel an obligation to provide embryos that will make pregnancies.” [23:27]
- “These guys are saying all the rebuilds going to happen, so I’m going to keep extra bulls. Guess what? I think you’re gonna be off base on that one.” [36:11]
- “Mark my word: this fall, we’re going to see commercial-bred heifers outsell registered-bred heifers. It’s going to happen.” [38:12]
- “If you have the kind of cattle that you are like, ‘Nobody should ever be able to take a picture of my animals,’ you better check yourself. Maybe you should be doing something different.” [49:06]
- “What’s different is not always right, and what’s right is not always different.” [54:54]
Going to Grass with Tom Brooks and Gary Felger
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05/05/23 • 80 min
David and Korbin start this week by talking with Vince about his recent production sale and how he got through that dreaded presale speech. They then welcome two guests to talk about going to grass with your cattle and how to make that transition really simple and easy. First up is Tom Brooks, animal health expert, financial advisor, and author of Paid in Full: A Guide to Financial Freedom. Tom talks about parasite control and then transitions to getting and staying out of debt.
Then, Gary Felger from Altosid IGR joins the show to talk about his upbringing growing up on a grain and livestock farm in Indiana, and more about Altosid IGR’s product and how it impacts the fly population.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Paid In Full: A Guide to Financial Freedom
Quotes:
- “One thing I have found is that these parasites are extremely smart.” — Tom [21:18]
- “I think rotation is a great idea because you’re showing the worm something different. You’re living in your internal resistance, and you’re also utilizing the products at the best time for the best usage for efficacy for the animal.” — Tom [31:32]
- “It does take both people. If one person is nervous and doesn’t want to talk about money or know about money, or just doesn’t even want to bring the subject up, it makes it difficult to have a game plan for the team.” — Tom [43:37]
- “I'm a believer in emergency funds. But I’m also a believer that you continue to save. To me saving is a habit.” — Tom [51:28]
Breeding Philosophies with Jordan Rhodes of Rhodes Red Angus
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10/22/21 • 51 min
This week on Angus Underground, your hosts are discussing one of their absolute favorite topics: breeding philosophy!
Having seen different breeding programs across the nation up close and personal, David, Joe, and Korbin are bringing their well-rounded expertise to the table to share their insights on various breeding philosophies.
Joining them to discuss their own breeding program and philosophy in detail today is Jordan Rhodes of Rhodes Red Angus, located in Faulkton, South Dakota.
When David first met Jordan a year ago, his story and experience struck a chord with him. As a young, passionate breeder, Jordan is truly paving the way for the next generation of cattle ranchers. Despite his success in these recent years, Jordan has never forgotten his roots. His commitment to helping others along their own journeys is both admirable and inspiring — something this industry needs more of!
In this episode, Jordan shares about his purebred cattle breeding program, how he first got into the industry, how he became interested in AI and the mission of making beef cattle better, how he studies the beef business, the major lessons he has learned throughout his career in terms of breeding cattle, his thoughts on the commercial cattle industry, and key insights into the work, environment, and genetics that went into their top-selling bull this year.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Montana Bred for Balance Bull and Female Sale — Nov. 13th, 2021
Connors State College Bull Test Sale — Dec. 2nd, 2021
Ginger Hill Angus Bull and Female Sale — Nov. 20th, 2021
Quotes:
“This business doesn’t have to be so complicated. ... I think right now, in this day and age, we have an opportunity to raise the absolute best Angus cattle the world has ever seen. ... Technology has given us [that] opportunity.” — Jordan Rhodes
“The way I study this beef business is a conglomeration of everything. ... There’s so much data that’s turned in.” — Jordan Rhodes
“I realized really quickly that if you can get a cow pregnant, and you can understand just how much she maintains her skeleton, you can change things.” — Jordan Rhodes
“I think that everybody who has a genetic influence in this industry should have to calf their own cows as initiation. If you have never calved 300 cows, you haven’t walked a mile in [a breeder’s] shoes.” — Jordan Rhodes
“The other thing about Red Angus that I love is that there is virtually no labor in these cattle. They are awesome.” — Jordan Rhodes
“Our obligation to our commercial bull customers should be that we don’t create more problems for them and that we should give them a product that’s predictable and consistent.”
“Just avoid the noise. ... Just go to work.” — Jordan Rhodes
Marketing and Merchandising Your Angus Cattle
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10/08/21 • 81 min
This week on Angus Underground, your hosts are going underground to discuss marketing and merchandising your Angus! They are joined by professional marketer and longtime friend, Dave Mullins, the founder and owner of SaleRing.Live. Dave is an expert in the livestock industry, having worked alongside the country’s finest livestock breeders, marketers, and stockmen his entire career. With more than two decades of experience in the auction business, it is no understatement to say that Dave knows a thing or two when it comes to marketing and merchandising Angus!
Get ready to take notes in this episode as your hosts, and special guest Dave Mullins, tell you everything that you need to know when it comes to preparing for sales, how to create a successful marketing plan, how to develop a marketing timeline, build and maintain a healthy relationship with your customers, leverage social media to promote your brand, and how to develop a customer list. Dave also breaks down the three types of sales (private treaty sales, consignment sales, and production sales), and shares what you need to know when it comes to making a good first impression, effectively planning for your herd, keeping your customers happy, knowing your market, finding your niche, showing your cattle in the best light, advertising effectively, putting together a sales catalog, putting together a mailing list, sale management, and much, much more! This episode is jam-packed with invaluable information, so don’t miss out!
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Montana Bred for Balance Online Embryo Auction LIVE! & Open House — Oct. 12th, 2021
The Montana Bred for Balance Bull and Female Sale — Nov. 13th, 2021
Quotes:
“I think the #1 piece of advice I can give is: Plan. Plan like there’s no tomorrow. Plan for every contingency.”
“There should be no timeline for when you should start promoting. If you’ve got content to share ... there’s no better time than the present.”
“Once you know your customer base, then you’ll be able to make those prudent decisions.”
“Find your niche and quit trying to be everything to everyone. You need to find that ‘something’ that you’re really good at.”
“When you’re starting out, you have to create your own opportunities because it’s not every day that someone wants to give them to you.”
Brand Building
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06/14/24 • 53 min
David is joined by return guest, Dave Mullins. Dave is the former Angus Association Regional Manager, Consultant for leading Angus herds throughout the county, livestock auctioneer, and founder of the online sales platform SaleRing.Live. Dave first shares the latest at SaleRing and why he’s optimistic about the future of the Angus industry. He and David then discuss building a successful business through your culture, network, and branding.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
Quotes:
- “In a world where they struggle and people say good help is hard to find, I’ve been blessed.” — Dave [6:59]
- “Believe in what you want to do, even when it may not be the most popular. That’s okay. Own your lane.” — Dave [23:40]
- “Branding is the art of differentiation.” — David Brier [29:10]
- “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” — Warren Buffett [29:16]
- You have to let people know who you are, and what you are.” — David [32:06]
- “From a professional standpoint, the greatest blessing I have and will ever receive is the friendships and network that I have accumulated over the last 25 years across this country. Period.” — Dave [36:15]
- “There's nothing that will pay dividends like your network.” — Dave [38:29]
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FAQ
How many episodes does Angus Underground have?
Angus Underground currently has 86 episodes available.
What topics does Angus Underground cover?
The podcast is about Education, Podcasts and News.
What is the most popular episode on Angus Underground?
The episode title 'Are you Pedigree Aware?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Angus Underground?
The average episode length on Angus Underground is 74 minutes.
How often are episodes of Angus Underground released?
Episodes of Angus Underground are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Angus Underground?
The first episode of Angus Underground was released on Aug 23, 2021.
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