Angus Herd Talk

Hosted by David Yackley

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Latest episode

Sep 2026

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About the show

Discussions with Registered Angus Breeders across America about their operations, breeding philosophies and herd sires used in the past and present.

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38 recent

October 9, 2026Episode 41 hr 8 min

Genetic Hedging Solutions

In this episode I talk with Isaiah Shnurman about his time as ranch manager at Square B Ranch and his marketing company Genetic Hedging Solutions.

September 17, 2026Episode 346 min

Ellingson Part 2

This is part 2 of my talk with Chad Ellingson from Ellingson Angus. In this episode we continue to discuss their bulls, cow families and the role his immediate family play in the daily operations and nationally.

August 14, 2026Episode 256 min

Ellingson Angus

In this episode I talk with Chad Ellingson from Ellingson Angus. This is episode 1.

July 31, 2026Episode 11 hr 36 min

Lucky 7

In this episode I talk with Jim Jensen from Lucky 7 Angus about the history of his herd and feed efficiency.

April 2, 2026Episode 81 hr 6 min

Gleonda Angus Farms

In this episode I talk with Traves Merrick from Gleondra Angus Farms. We discuss their 66 year old program, use of feed efficiency and the upcoming production sale.

March 20, 2026Episode 71 hr 17 min

Shady Brook Angus Farm

In this episode I talk with Vince Santini owner of Shady Brook Angus Farm and co-host of Around the Chute podcast. We discuss his own podcast, Shady Brook and his upcoming sale.

November 28, 2025Episode 659 min

Thomas Angus Ranch

In this episode I talk with Rob Thomas from Thomas Angus Ranch. We discuss the ranch's history, the cow families and their breeding philosophies.

November 14, 2025Episode 554 min

Musgrave Angus

In this episode I talk with Tyler Musgrave about their program, the Lady Barbara family and the breed changer, LD Capitalist 316

September 19, 2025Episode 453 min

Smith Valley Angus

In this episode I talk with Brian and Kim Smith of Smith Valley Angus about their herd, some of the bulls they've used, upcoming sale and a special donation lot for Sacred Selections who helps families afford to adopt a child.

September 4, 2025Episode 31 hr 35 min

Chris Earl: Reverse Rocking R Ranch

In this episode I talk with Chris Earl about his consulting company CK6, his ranch in New Mexico; Reverse Rocking R and the upcoming Angus Convention.