Name: Cattlemen's Conversation | Jack Ward by Cattlemens Congress Conve
Duration: 17 min 21 s
Description: 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.

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.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jack Ward

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.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Jack Ward

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