The Bison Insider Minnesota Bison Association

On this episode, we explore two different approaches at raising bison. First, we dive into farm profitability with Bruce Friedel of Iron River Elk & Bison. We then speak with Stuart Schrag of the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks about their conservation herds. We also get a breakdown of the latest USDA meat report with Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services.

The calendar has flipped to April and early season calves are hitting the ground. Karen Conley of the National Bison Association joins the podcast to discuss a climate smart agriculture grant opportunity for ranchers. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services analyzes the latest USDA bison meat report. We'll also hear about the latest breeding stock sales in Canada with Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group. 

The Bison Insider hits the road and travels across the heart of America. Episode 40 features John Roller of Back 40 Bison in Dadeville, Missouri. John tells his story of how he got started and how he helps others do the same today. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services also joins the program to discuss the latest USDA meat report and live animal sales in the U.S. 

Back from trip to Denver for the National Bison Association's winter conference and Gold Trophy Show and Sale, we'll get a breakdown of live animal sale results from Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group. We'll also learn the benefits of performing necropsies from veterinarian Steve Baldwin. 

We’re roughly half way through the live animal sale season. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group are here to discuss the latest sale results. Lisa Quist of Nationwide also joins the program to talk about their Land As Your Legacy program, which helps farmers and ranchers transition to the next generation. 

There is a lot of progress being made in mapping out the bison genome. Dr. Jim Derr of Texas A&M University rejoins the podcast to talk about his discovery of the gene that causes albinism. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group also update us on the latest animal sale results.