On this episode of Cattlemen’s Conversation, host Ron Hays sits down with Matt Sims to talk all things Cattlemen’s Congress, with a focus on the upcoming Commercial Female Sale and the momentum building around the event.

The conversation also features Blayne Arthur, along with producers representing the Braunvieh breed, who made the move to bring their national meeting and national sale to Congress. You will also hear perspectives from producers Marilyn Brink and Colby King as they share why this stage continues to matter for cattlemen across the country.

From sales to leadership to breed involvement, this episode highlights why Cattlemen’s Congress remains a gathering point for producers, progress, and opportunity.

Cattlemen's Conversation | The Stage for Progress

On this episode of Cattlemen’s Conversation, host Ron Hays sits down with Shane Bedwell of the American Hereford Association to reflect on the Association’s long-standing involvement in Cattlemen’s Congress and the role Congress has played in advancing the breed. Ron also visits with Kass Newell to discuss the launch of the new speech contest and what it means for developing the next generation of industry leaders. Plus, Ron talks with members of the Speckle Park breed about their rapid growth and expanding presence at Congress. Insightful conversations, real momentum, and a look at how breeds and programs continue to grow in the heart of cattle country.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Tradition, Growth, and the Future at Congress

We're back with another full episode of Cattlemen's Conversation!

Ron speaks with Greg Ruehle, new Executive Vice President of the Red Angus Association, Mila Perez and Annie Schneider who participated in yesterday's inaugural Public Speaking contest, and Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company–who dives into the new Influence ministry and discusses the 6 breeds her sons are showing at Congress this year!

Exciting things are on the horizon in #CattleCountry. Get the inside scoop and never miss a thing with Cattlemen's Conversation. Available where you listen to your podcasts.

Cattlemen's Conversation | Speech, Spirit, & Sales at Cattlemen's Congress

This Cattlemen's Congress Conversation features Ron Hays talking with the Executive Vice President of the American Maine Anjou Association, Blake Nelson. We next highlight the efforts to welcome International guests at Congress – our Director of Operations Erin Dorsey explains. Finally, Ron welcomes Kelli Retallick-Riley, President of Angus Genetics as they talk EPDs, Genomics, Research and how it all relates back to the cattle showing in major shows like Congress. 

Cattlemen's Conversation | The Forefront of Genetics and International Relations

In today's Cattlemen's Congress Conversation, host Ron Hays features his conversation with Montie Soules, Executive Secretary and CEO for the American Shorthorn Association. Shorthorns have been an important part of Congress since year one- and we get a state of the breed from Montie- and they discuss the EDGE show held by the breed, where cattle are judged by both genomic EPD information and live showring placings. Ron then talks with the Superintendent of the very first Wagyu Breed show at Congress, Rhonda Heskett, who ranches near Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The first Wagyu show has attracted entries from three states- and Heskett believes the breed show future years will grow. 

Cattlemen's Conversation | Growing Shows & Adding New

In this episode of the Cattlemen’s Congress Conversation, host Ron Hays spotlights two American-developed breeds that continue to shape the industry. The episode opens with Paul Maulsby, Executive Vice President of the American Brahman Breeders Association, who discusses the evolution of the Brahman breed from its beginnings in south Texas to its role today across the Gulf Coast and in tropical regions around the world, where heat tolerance and adaptability matter most. Between interviews, Ron shares sales totals from breed and special sales held during Cattlemen’s Congress. The episode also features Beefmaster breeder Kali Ellis, who ranches along the Gulf Coast and explains the priorities behind the Beefmaster breed, developed from Hereford, Shorthorn, and Brahman genetics.

Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals

Today's Cattlemen's Congress Conversation has host Ron Hays talking with the Executive Vice President of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Keaton Dodd. They talk about this uniquely American breed-,developed by the famed King Ranch. Ron then moves on to talk Brangus and Braford with Allen Goode of Trio Cattle and Genetics in north Texas. Goode is a past President of the International Brangus Breeders Association. 

Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals II

Host Ron Hays sits down with Matt Sims to discuss the second-annual Cattlemen's Congress Commercial Female Sale and Colby King, President of the Braunvieh Association. Also a quick visit with Secretary of Ag Blayne Arthur to discuss Cattlemen's Congress.  

Cattlemen's Conversation | Females in OKC

In this episode of Cattlemen's Conversation, we have for you a recap of the 2026 show with EVP Bray Haven and a piece of a visit with Jack Ward of the American Hereford Association. Tune in later this Spring for to hear Ron's conversation with a few members of the Advisory Committee as we look forward to the 2027 show. 

Cattlemen's Conversation | 2026 Show Recap

For the first time ever- Oklahoma FFA had three National Finalists in the National FFA American Stars Competition- and at the 2020 National FFA Convention- two of them- again for the first time ever- were called out as the winner in their category.  Host Ron Hays talked after the Stars announcement with Will Shelby of Madill FFA, the American Star in Ag Placement and Nicole Stevens of Yukon FFA, the American Star in Agriscience. Today's Podcast is powered by BancFirst.

Ep 54- Meet FFA Royalty- American Stars Will Shelby of Madill and Nicole Stevens of Yukon

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Ep 54- Meet FFA Royalty- American Stars Will Shelby of Madill and Nicole Stevens of Yukon

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