Join us in our first episode of Cattlemen's Congress Conversation where our host, Ron Hays, sat down with Shorthorn CEO, Montie Soules and Cattlemen's Congress Executive VP, Bray Haven to take a first look into the 2023 Cattlemen's Congress

Cattlemen's Conversation | 2023 First Look - Season 1, Episode 1

A South Africa native, PJ Budler has traveled the world and believes Cattlemen’s Congress is unlike any other show in the show in the world.   A fifth-generation cattleman with extensive involvement in both cattle and business, Budler explains why he believes Cattlemen's Congress will be a premiere destination for international guests that want to see the very best of the beef cattle  industry within the United States.

Cattlemen's Conversation | International Insight - Season 1, Episode 3

Joining us on Cattlemen's Conversation is the COO of the American Hereford Association to discuss the impact Cattlemen's Congress has had on the cattle industry.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Hereford's Presence - Season 1, Episode 4

In today’s podcast, host Ron Hays talks with Sales Manager Matt Sims of Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc about his work with several breeds at the first two Cattlemen Congress’s in Oklahoma City.  Sims works with purebred producers in several states as he manages their sales and marketing efforts and he offers a lot of insight to the mood of the seedstock business in the US in the final quarter of 2022.  Matt explains his perspective on the success of Cattlemen’s Congress the first two years when it comes to the sales that are part of the show- and what he sees ahead for 2023 at Cattlemen’s Congress. 
 
Looking ahead- we will feature a conversation with Greg Burden next week on our Podcast- Greg is another of the Sales Managers that have had a hand in helping Cattlemen’s Congress become a huge success in this part of the cattle show.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Marketing Madness - Season 1, Episode 5

Anne Kimmey is a Red Angus breeder from Marietta, Oklahoma. Her and her family have exhibited at Cattlemens Congress but understands the importance of balancing the show world, with the production, commercial cattle world.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Anne Kimmey | Season 1 Episode 7

Our guest on this Cattlemen’s Congress Conversation is the COO of the American Hereford Association, Shane Bedwell- talking about the latest from the Hereford breed- and the fact that once again- Congress is the largest of the National shows when it comes to Hereford Breeder and Junior participation- Ron and Shane also talk about the effort to engage commercial cattlemen across the region- offering a free ribeye steak sandwich and a chance in a drawing for a WW Cattle Handling Chute to cattlemen who come Thursday January 5th for the Hereford Pen Show, starting at 11 AM.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Shane Bedwell | Season 1 Episode 12

Host Ron Hays talks with the Mark Anderson, Executive Director of the North American Limousin Foundation- We caught Mark in between shows at the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress and we talked about a great year in 2022 for the breed- and the efforts to take full advantage of the attributes of Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle- offering calving ease, feed efficiency, muscling and superior yield grades to commercial cattle producers. Mark also bragged about how Limousin breeders have embraced Cattlemen’s Congress and how successful the 2023 National Sale was here in Oklahoma City.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark Anderson | Season 1 Episode 13

Today on Cattlemen's Conversation, Ron sat down with Megan Slater, the Executive Director of the American Gelbvieh Association to discuss the breed here at Cattlemen’s Congress and how they are working to be a great part of a commercial cattlemen’s genetic strategy!

Ron also talked with one of the vendors at the 2023 Congress, Kay Knight Designs of Mason, Texas.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Megan Slater | Season 1 Episode 14

Cattlemen's Conversation met up with CEO of the American Angus Association, Mark McCully, to discuss Angus activities here at Cattlemen’s Congress, including a celebration of Angus being in the US for 150 years. 

Mark talks about the genomic EPD revolution underway in the cattle industry and how Angus breeders are embracing the data, and their continued success with Certified Angus Beef. 

Host Ron Hays also spoke with Mark Gardiner of Gardiner Angus of Ashland, Kansas, one of the leading Angus ranches in the US.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark McCully | Season 1 Episode 15

Cattlemen's Conversation | Blake Nelson | Season 1 Episode 16

Our guest today is Montie Soules, CEO of the American Shorthorn Association.  Montie says that over 450 Shorthorns were shown at this year’s Congress- and that Cattlemen’s Congress is one of two Super National Shows that the breed hosts each year. As one of the heritage breeds in the US- Shorthorns remain very popular across the country- and in fact have had a tremendous influx of new members in the last five years. Montie offers insight into the importance of Cattlemen’s Congress to the Beef Cattle industry and believes it has a bright future ahead.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Montie Soules | Season 1 Episode 17

Dustin Hurlbut, CEO with the American Chianina Association, is our guest for this conversation from the Third Cattlemen’s Congress- Dustin says the breed leaders were very happy with the shows and sale for the breed at Congress. Dustin says that the Chianina breed has recently celebrated being in the US for a half century- and that their cows with even a small percentage of Chianina heritage have tremendous maternal traits and longevity. Feedlots also love cattle with Chi blood- as that gives those animals a leg up in feed conversion.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Dustin Hurlbut | Season 1 Episode 18

Two guests today! We first talk with Board Chairman, Jarold Callahan, about how the 2023 Cattlemen's Congress has gone. He points to large numbers showing, significant increases in the many different sales associated with the show, and the very positive feedback in the location, as well as the facility. Jarold also reflects on his career in the cattle business and how he has been involved in several “big picture” type meetings in previous decades about where the industry is and where it needs to go, saying he thinks it’s time to do that type of conference again. Thus, the reason for Cattlemen’s Conference coming in May 2023. We also talk to Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute about their participation in this event, as they are majoring on regenerative ranching here in 2023 and beyond.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jarold Callahan & Hugh Aljoe | Season 1 Episode 19

In our final episode of Season 1, we talk Brangus with two of the producer leaders of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Association President Jeremy Jackson of northwest Arkansas and Briana Hicks, the Brangus Junior Association President, who’s from College Station, Texas. 

Jackson says today’s Brangus offers a powerful combination of maternal and carcass traits and explains how the Ultra program has further enhanced the breed.  Hicks says her passion is encouraging younger participants in the Junior program, and she hopes to see many of them make a difference in the cattle industry in the years to come.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jeremy Jackson & Briana Hicks | Season 1 Episode 20

We're back with another season of Cattlemen's Conference! In our first episode of Season 2, we talk with University of California - Davis professor and director of the CLEAR Center, Dr. Frank Mitloehner. Mitloehner served as the 2023 Cattlemen's Conference keynote speaker and addressed all-things livestock and climate/environment.

Today's episode includes his keynote speech, complete with data and insight Mitloehner has collected over his decades involved in the research side of agriculture.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Dr. Frank Mitloehner | Season 2 Episode 1

Dive into the latest Cattlemen's Conversations podcast featuring the newest Saddle and Sirloin Portrait gallery inductee, the legendary Mr. Jarold Callahan! 🎙️🤠 Join us as we celebrate his remarkable journey and contributions to the agriculture industry.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jarold Callahan

Ron Hays sat down with Bray Haven of Cattlemen's Congress and Mark Anderson of the Limousin Association to discuss Cattlemen's Congress and what's happening within the Limi breed.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark Anderson & Bray Haven

Here’s our conversation with Jack Ward, Executive Vice President of American Hereford Association.
We talk how this past year has been for the Hereford Breed, Genomics, Gene Editing, the Certified Hereford Beef Program, how Cattlemen’s Congress has been beneficial to Hereford breeders, and more!

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jack Ward

Cattlemen's Conversation | Barry Pollard and Mark McCully

Cattlemen's Conversation | Dr. Bob Weaber

Ron Hays talks Shorthorns at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress with the Executive Secreatary/CEO of the American Shorthorn Association Montie Soules- Shorthorn breeders have shown up with big numbers at Congress and Montie talks about the show and where the breed is going as we start 2024.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Montie Soules

Ron Hays talks with two gentlemen who participated in an Angus hosted panel during Cattlemen’s Congress looking at balancing the maternal traits we want in a beef cow and the terminal traits needed to produce a great eating experience for the consumer- listen to Dr. Mark Johnson of OSU and Kansas/Oklahoma Rancher Jesse Luckie consider our options and opportunities. As a Bonus- Mark previews the second Cattlemen’s Conference Coming in May 2024!

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark Johnson & Jesse Luckie

Ron Hays sat down with Joel Cowley and Bray Haven to talk all things Cattlemen's Congress.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Joel Cowley and Bray Haven

Ron Hays sat down with Dr. Mark Johnson to discuss all things Cattlemen's Conference. Join the conversation and we hope to see you in Stillwater, May 22 & 23 to help us write the blueprint for the future of the cattle industry.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark Johnson

Tune in to Season 3 Episode 2 as we kick off the 2025 Cattlemen's Congress! Hear from Executive Vice President and International Liaison about special events, show schedule, new improvements and more for this year's show.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Bray Haven and Erin Dorsey

Today's conversation features four talented and enthusiastic cattle raisers- First- we feature Dad Nick and Daughter Lily Judd from the Judd Ranch of Kansas- who have Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus on their Ranch- Next is Oklahoman Seth Locke talking Texas Longhorns and finally we spotlight a guest from Australia- 19 year old Makayla Saunders who is a champion for the British White Breed.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Judd Cattle Co, Seth Locke and Makayla Saunders

Our Conversation is with Matt Sims, owner of MCS Auction, who helps cattle producers across the country market their cattle and genetics. He is the lead for the first ever Cattlemen's Congress Commercial Heifer Sale coming up on January 9th. Ron and Matt talk about how the sale came about- and how Matt has been engaged in marketing cattle at Cattlemen's Congress since it began five years ago.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Matt Sims

On this episode of Cattlemen’s Conversation, host Ron Hays sits down with Jack Ward, CEO of the American Hereford Association, to discuss the future of the Hereford breed, industry trends, and more.

Today's Conversation features two of our Breeders Club members- Linz Heritage Angus and GKB Cattle. We feature comments from Ben Weis, Ranch Manager for Linz and Owner Fred Linz. Dennis Bucholz of GKB Cattle, that he operates with his wife Kathy, provides his philosophy and wisdom in the cattle business that he has spent his entire life involved in. 

Cattlemen's Conversation | Linz & GKB

Today's Conversation features a deep dive into all things Angus with American Angus Association CEO Mark McCully- then a look at the premiere branded beef program with Bruce Cobb, Executive VP of Production for Certified Angus Beef.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Mark McCully and Bruce Cobb

This Cattlemen's Congress Conversation spotlights the Jarold Callahan Memorial Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at Cattlemen's Congress- the winning team in 2025 was Texas Tech while Oklahoma State was Reserve Grand Champion in the Senior Division- the winning Junior College team was from NEO- Northeastern Oklahoma State in Miami, Oklahoma. Two guests- first is Lexi Hunt of Texas Tech who was the high individual in the Senior Collegiate Division- and then we talk with the Superintendent of the Contest, Dr. Mark Johnson of OSU about the value of this contest to the participants and the industry.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Livestock Judging Contest

This Cattlemen's Congress Conversation podcast has the Execs from three of our breeds offering insight into their experience at Congress and where their breed fits into today's beef cattle industry.  Listen to Ron talk with Montie Soules of the American Shorthorn Association, Dustin Hurlbot of the American Chianina Association and Blake Nelson of the American Maine Anjou Association.

Cattlemen's Congress | Maine, Chi & Shorthorn

The Cattlemen's Congress was founded in 2021 and is 'The Largest and Most Elite Show in the World' featuring the best genetics North American cattlemen have to offer. Join us for our monthly podcast with industry leaders and cattlemen to talk all things Cattlemen's Congress.

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