
Welcome to the American Cattlemen Podcast, hosted by Gale McKinney, where information, entertainment, and the cow/calf industry come together. Whether talking to a country western entertainer, cow/calf producer, or industry professional, ACP promises a different ride than other podcasts.
Welcome to American Cattlemen’s Producer Profiles where Gale brings the business and lifestyle of the Cow/Calf industry together. Whether it’s the most recent production sale to your local county fair Gale brings you interviews with the grassroot folks of the industry.
Our audience is United States cow/calf producers and worldwide industry professionals derived from our extensive social media following of over 500,000 unique industry professionals. Each episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast will be promoted through our digital outlets and the American Cattlemen magazine and newsletter.
Previous Episodes
American Cattlemen Podcast | Epidsode #8 | January 22, 2024
This is the American Cattlemen Podcast powered by The American Cattlemen Magazine. Great to have you with us. Let’s get right to it:
- Some Cattle and Beef News;
- Why American Cattlemen with founder Gale McKinney;
- Genetics and reaching the top 25% with Nate Smith;
- The American-International Charolais with Clint Rusk;
- Closing the Gate with Ned LeDoux.
This epidsode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals and by Central Life Science where controlling flies is a science. ACP is also made possible with support from Ferappease to calm your cattle and TYM Tractors that exceeds your needs. You can follow the American Cattleman on Facebook right here.
Thanks for listening and we’ll catch you next time!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by:
Rawhide Portable Corral • Central Life Science • Pharo Cattle Company • TYM Tractors
American Cattlemen Podcast | Episode #7 | January 15, 2024
Hey, welcome to the American Cattlemen Podcast, it’s great to have you along for the ride. Coming up in this edition, we have two women with big-time ties to the cattle industry. First up, Jaclyn Wilson from the Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska…we’re talking about history, beef quality, and NCBA. We’ll also chat with singer-songwriter Roxi Copeland of Austin, Texas, who also has a cattle family in Western Nebraska…where she learned the ropes during summer visits. Now, influenced by the music scene in Austin, it has come back to country music… All of that is ahead on the American Cattlemen Podcast.
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
American Cattlemen’s Podcast Producer Profile with Charolais Farms
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast Producer Profile. It’s great to have you along for the ride.
Coming up today is a conversation with Eric Dennis of Dennis Charolais Farms in Sulpher Springs, Texas. Host Gale McKinney visits with Dennis about their upcoming sale on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Sulpher Springs Livestock Commission in Sulpher Springs, Texas!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
American Cattlemen’sPodcast Producer Profile with Nichols Farms
Nichols Farms, again a first, is releasing a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) genetic prediction. These bulls will be identified by a logo called, Nichols Farms Health Shield and represent only the top one-third of the bulls for the trait. BRD costs our industry $900 million annually in economic losses from death, reduced feed efficiency, and treatment cost. Nichols Farms is working and researching to put some of these dollars back into our customers’ pockets.
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
American Cattlemen’s Podcast Producer Profile with Drake Simmental
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast Producer Profile. It’s great to have you along for the ride.
Coming up today is a conversation with Flint Drake of Drake Simmental from Centerville, Iowa. Flint will be telling about their great operation in Southern Iowa and reviewing their upcoming production sale on January 26th, 2024!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
American Cattlemen’s Podcast Producer Profile with Hoover Angus
Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast Producer Profile. It’s great to have you along for the ride.
Coming up today is a conversation with Landi McFarland of Hoover Angus from Ellston, Iowa. Landi will be telling about their great operation in Southern Iowa and reviewing their upcoming production sale on February 6, 2024!
This episode of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
R.W. Hampton | Episode #6 | November 22, 2023
R.W. Hampton
Welcome back to the American Cattleman Podcast! We’re glad you’ve joined us for another episode. Whether you’re out checking cattle, hauling hay, headed down the highway, or simply taking a break from the day’s work, thanks for making us part of your routine.
On today’s episode, we’ve got a great lineup for you. We’ll kick things off with the latest news and updates from across the cattle industry, covering stories that matter to producers, ranchers, and everyone involved in the business of raising beef. From industry trends and market developments to events shaping agriculture across the country, we’ll get you caught up on what’s happening before we dive into today’s featured conversation.
After the news, we’re honored to welcome one of the most recognizable voices in Western entertainment, R.W. Hampton. Known as a singer, actor, cowboy, horseman, and storyteller, R.W. has spent decades sharing the values and traditions of the American West through music, film, television, and live performances. Beyond the stage, he’s also become a trusted voice for many national brands, lending his unmistakable style to commercials and promotional campaigns that celebrate the Western way of life.
During our conversation, R.W. reflects on his journey from the ranch to the recording studio and Hollywood, sharing stories from his career, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why preserving the cowboy lifestyle remains as important today as ever. Of course, we’ll also talk about his music, the inspiration behind his songs, and what keeps him passionate about entertaining audiences across the country.
It’s a fun, heartfelt conversation filled with stories, laughter, and a deep appreciation for agriculture and the Western lifestyle. As we head into the holiday season, we think you’ll enjoy spending some time with our friend, R.W. Hampton.
We’ll get to that in just a moment, but first, here’s a quick word from our friends and today’s sponsor, Rawhide Portable Corrals. After that, we’ll bring you the latest industry news.
Let’s ride!
This edition of the American Cattleman Podcast is brought to you by: Rawhide Portable Corrals
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Brett DeBruycker | Episode #5 | November 6, 2023
American Cattleman Podcast – Welcome!
Howdy and welcome back to the American Cattleman Podcast. It’s great to have you riding with us again today. Coming up in the latest episode of the American Cattlemen, we’re going to share some cattle news and then we’ll dive into a conversation with our dear friend from Montana, Brett DeBruycker from DeBruycker Charolais. DeBruycker Charolais is a family operation that’s been around since 1963. We’ll also talk about the beginnings of Brett DeBruycker, and the DeBruycker Charolais operation, their upcoming Bull sale in April and their expansion selling their tasty beef all across the United States. Finally, we’ll also close the gate on this episode with some thoughts about this podcast and ranch life in general. Let’s ride!
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