Brands And Barbed Wire

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Brands and Barbed Wire is a beef cattle podcast where Jim Johnson takes you behind the brands and looks through the barbed wire at the most iconic and historic beef cattle ranches in the world. We'll sit down and hear stories from prominent beef cattle operations and visit with the influential people who shaped the industry. So sit back, kick off your boots and prepare to be entertained and astounded as Jim introduces you to those captivating stories rarely, if ever been told.

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August 7, 202657 min

Burton Eller Former CEO of NCA

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today on Brands and Barbed Wire we get to sit down with Burton Eller. Burton was the CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Association during the merger that created NCBA. We get to know Burton from his upbringing in southwest Virginia and hear firsthand how NCA, the Beef Checkoff and NCBA were formed. I really think you’re going to enjoy this historic episode. For more information on Burton Eller visit www.nationalgrange.org. Thanks to our sponsors Data Genie LLC an Allied Genetic Resources company www.datageniellc.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

June 23, 20261 hr 25 min

Sandhill Farms

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. We have a fun episode for you today as we learn about 6th generation Kansas cattleman Kevin Shultz. Kevin farms and ranches on the same ground that his ancestors homesteaded in Kansas and today is one of the most successful Hereford breeders in the country. We discuss Kevins success, his convictions and several other topics I hope you enjoy as much as I did. Kevin Shultz welcome and thanks for joining me on Brands and Barbed Wire. Learn more about Kevin and Sandhill Farms at www.sandhillfarms.com. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

July 3, 202558 min

Expanded Consumer Access BIF

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we once again record live from the Beef Improvement Federation Convention with some exciting news about expanded consumer demand for quality beef. I’m joined by Brett Spader, Executive Vice President with the American International Charolais Association www.charolaisusa.com , Katie Martin, Director of Communications with the Red Angus Association of American www.redangus.org , Neil Mellers with Ranch 2 Retail www.ranch2retail.com , Jared Wareham with Horizon Venture Management www.horizonventuremanagement.com and Thomas (T.C.) Turner, the Red Beard Butcher at www.redbeardbutcher.com Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

May 13, 20251 hr 10 min

Jared Wareham, Horizon Venture Management

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we sit down with Jared Wareham, as he shares with us his journey to starting his own company. Jared opens up about his drive, experiences and fears that have shaped him to become the entrepreneur he is today, and how those experiences can now potentially help others. I hope you enjoy our conversation with Jared Wareham of Horizon Venture Management. For more information on Horizon Venture Management please visit www.horizonventuremanagement.com . Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

December 17, 202458 min

Carey Portell and New Acres

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today on Brands and Barbed Wire we get to hear the incredible story of Carey Portell, from her tragic accident to her inspirational recovery, her faith and her new exiting opportunity. Carey is a national speaker and advocate for disabilities and mental health in agriculture and now the face of New Acres. For more information on Carey visit www.careyportell.com or New Acres visit www.newarces.org. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

October 18, 20241 hr 12 min

Brands and Barbed Wire Political Roundtable

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. We have an entertaining episode scheduled for you today. As we move into the upcoming political election, we thought it would be fun to do a political roundtable episode, where we hear from political experts in agriculture and specifically the cattle business. We’ll get their takes on the upcoming election, farm bill and politics and agriculture in general. I really think you’re going to enjoy today’s episode as we welcome Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs for NCBA, Damon Wells, legislative consultant with Hance Scarborough LLP and John Weber a Principal at Monument Advocacy. You can learn more about Ethan at www.ncba.org , Damon at www.hancescarborough.com and John at www.monumentadvocacy.com Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

October 2, 20241 hr 17 min

Dr. Darrell Wilkes

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today we get the opportunity to visit with another iconic figure in the beef cattle business. I think you’re really going to enjoy my conversation with Dr. Darrell Wilkes as we learn about his life and career in the beef cattle business. For more information or to contact Darrell directly please go to dwilkes@gobrangus.com . Thank you for listening. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

August 12, 20241 hr 12 min

CL Ranches LTD, CL Western Town and Cows In Control

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today we get the opportunity to visit with another historic ranch north of the boarder. We learn about the ranch, it’s history and environment, which has lead to a very unique opportunity for diversification. I think you’re really going to enjoy my visit with Marshall, Teresa and Ryan Copithorne of CL Ranches, CL Western Town and Cows in Control. For more information about CL Ranches LTD visit www.clranches.com , CL Western Town and Backlot visit www.clwesterntown.com and Cows In Control visit www.cowsincontrol.com Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

July 6, 20241 hr 13 min

Greenhouse Gas Round Table

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. Today we achieve another Brands and Barbed Wire first. We get to listen and discuss with experts on our first ever Brands and Barbed Wire round table. Join myself, Dr. Dee Griffin, Dr. Marty Rhoades with West Texas A&M University, and Ben Weinheimer with the Texas Cattle Feeders Association as we discuss greenhouse gas and it’s impact on the beef business. To learn more please visit www.tcfa.org or www.wtamu.edu . Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

June 15, 20241 hr 12 min

BIF Young Producers Symposium Panel Live Show

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This is truly a special episode, and Brands and Barbed Wire first. Recorded Live from the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation Convention in Knoxville Tennessee comes the BIF Young Producers Symposium panel “From nothing to WOW: Innovative Producer Perspectives” Featuring Rennert Ranch, Elm Creek, Nebraska; Yon Family Farms, Spring Ridge SC; and B.R. Cutrer Brahman, Boling, Texas; So let’s have a listen to this exciting eposide of Brands and Barbed Wire. For more information please visit www.rennertranch.com , www.yonfamilyfarms.com and www.brcutrer.com . Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com , The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net , B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com , Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com