The Angus Conversation

an Angus Journal podcast

There are some pasture chats or bull sale discussions that are just too good to keep to ourselves. In this Angus Journal podcast, we’ll bring you interesting and entertaining chats with fellow breeders, researchers, marketers and more. Keep up on all things Angus. Be part of the conversation.

  1. HACE 12 H

    The Next Best Thing vs. the Long Game — Alan Miller on Making Good Genetics, Building a Brand

    Alan Miller has a long list of Angus champions associated with his Prairie View Farms prefix, but the roster shouldn’t be mistaken for a simple overnight success. He’s a third-generation Angus breeder who, along with his family, grew the small cow herd of his childhood into a premier show cattle operation near Gridley, Ill.  At the same time, Miller was helping beef producers across the state in a position with the University of Illinois. The duality of his experience — both commercial and show ring — gives him a unique perspective on the future of the beef industry, how to serve a breed with multiple end targets and the importance of recruiting youth back into agriculture. In this episode, Miller shares everything from his judging philosophy and use of IVF to his favorite herd animals over the years.  HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully  GUEST: Alan Miller, Gridley, Ill., is a third-generation Angus breeder. His grandfather, Adam Schlipf, began an Angus cattle herd in the late 1940s and was active in the purebred Angus business through the 1960s. Forty-plus years ago, Miller’s parents, Orlan and Carol Miller, began revitalizing the Angus herd and named the operation Prairie View Farms (PVF). Alan and his wife, Theresa, operate PVF in close cooperation with their three children, Amelia, Adam and William, and Miller’s brother-in-law and sister Brandon and Cathy Jones.   Miller graduated from the University of Illinois in 1995 with a degree in animal sciences. He went on to earn his master’s and doctorate from Illinois in ruminant nutrition. He worked for 15 years for the University of Illinois Extension running its SPA/IRM Program. Miller is a former member of the American Angus Association Board of Directors, where he served as Angus Genetics Inc., (AGI) chairman.    SPONSOR:   It's a great time to be in the cattle business, and it's the perfect time to invest in genetics that will move your herd forward. You’re invited to Deer Valley Farm’s Spring Bull Sale, Friday, March 28, at noon near Fayetteville, Tenn. It will feature 90 service-age bulls ready for heavy service, including sons of Statesman, Craftsman, Commerce, Gettysburg and many more. Visit  https://deervalleyfarm.com/ for more information.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h

  2. 3 MAR

    Patterson, Barnard: Wrestling With the Balance of New Technology, Practical Application and Tradition

    The beef industry is a beautiful blend of long-standing traditions and forward-thinking innovation. How much technology to embrace, when to use it and for what purpose — those are questions that often challenge producers, no matter the size of their operation.  Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, and Janette Barnard, Merck Animal Health, share how they think about the future of the business. Covering everything from artificial intelligence for decision-making and virtual fencing to genetic progress and new marketing ideas, the duo talks about how to focus on practical application of data and the need for more advancements vs. greater adoption of current tools.    HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully     GUESTS:   Janette Barnard is bullish on the future of animal protein, and passionate about the intersection of animal agriculture and innovation. Janette currently leads the Vence business within Merck Animal Health and is the creator of Prime Future, a weekly newsletter for innovators in livestock, meat and dairy that draws on her background across agribusiness (Elanco, Cargill, McDonald’s Global Supply Chain) and the startup ecosystem (The Poultry Exchange, DecisionNext, Merck Animal Health Ventures).  Trey Patterson, president and CEO of Padlock Ranch Company, received a bachelor’s and master’s in animal science from Colorado State University and a doctorate in ruminant nutrition from the University of Nebraska. He served as an Extension beef specialist for South Dakota State University for five years, where he led statewide extension and research programs in beef cattle nutrition and management. Since 2005, Trey has been with Padlock Ranch Company, a multigenerational and diversified family-owned agribusiness with operations in northern Wyoming and southern Montana. Trey now holds the position of president and CEO. In 2008, he was listed in the Top 10 Industry Leaders Under 40 by Cattle Business Weekly. Trey and his wife Amy have five children and reside near Ranchester, Wyo.     SPONSOR:   Angus Media:  Are you ready to level up your herd’s genetics? With the Angus Bull Book: Spring 2026 Angus Sire Directory, you can find your next great sire. The spring issue went live in March, but you’re able to view the book online all breeding season. Live EPDs will help you pair the right bull with your breeding objectives. Search the Angus Bull Book here: https://shorturl.at/p06OD  Angus Media: A solid herd starts with the cows. Commercial cattlemen need to know that your foundation is built on maternal traits. Tell them in the Female Foundations special section published with the September Angus Beef Bulletin. Get an advertisement, feature and social post all in the same package. Contact your regional manager or our advertising team to learn more. Find them at www.angus.org/angus-media/about/contact-us.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 4 min

  3. 17 FEB

    The Crystal Ball is Broken: Why We Haven’t Built Back, Capital Concerns and the Demand-Driven Future

    If the last U.S. herd rebuild can be described as a “jackrabbit” rebuild, this current period is completely the opposite, says Oklahoma State University economist Darrell Peel. The beef industry is on pace for a slow rebuild, and this episode of The Angus Conversation dives into the “why.” Cattle feeder Steve Sunderman and stocker-operator Gene Copenhaver join Peel to discuss tight supplies, margin pressures and how producers are adapting. From heavier finishing weights to rising capital requirements for the next generation, the guests explore what’s shaping today’s dynamics and long-term outlook. The guests share why they’re “cautiously optimistic” and yet emphasize the importance of risk management. HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully GUESTS: Derrell Peel is an ag econ professor at Oklahoma State University, holding the Charles Breedlove Professorship of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. He has served as the extension livestock marketing specialist since 1989, focusing on livestock market situation and outlook and marketing/risk management education for producers. His work covers all areas of livestock production economics and marketing for beef cattle including meat supply chain and international cattle and beef trade with an expertise in the Mexican cattle and beef industry. Gene Copenhaver is a fifth-generation cattleman whose family dates to the 1850s in Washington County, Va. Copenhaver currently manages his family’s stocker operation in southwest Virginia with his son, Will. He was an agriculture loan officer for 38 years and served his clients who were primarily cattle producers in five East Coast states. Copenhaver is currently serving as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president. He has been married to his wife, Jodi, for more than 35 years, and they have three grown children, Brad, Will and Jaymee, and one granddaughter. Steve Sunderman is a sixth-generation farmer rancher who works alongside his parents near Norfolk, Neb. Sunderman Family Farms is a farming, cow-calf and cattle feeding operation.  Steve has served the board of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association and is currently vice chair of the taxation committee as well as past chair of the marketing & commerce committee and past member of their executive committee. He is also a past chair and vice chair of the National Cattlemen Beef Association’s live cattle marketing committee. Steve is a co-founder and president of Sunderman Investments, an investment firm focused on rural downtown development and value-added ag investments. SPONSOR: Angus Media: Are you ready to find your next influential Angus sire? Angus Journal subscribers will receive a free copy of the Angus Bull Book: Spring 2026 Angus Sire Directory, mailed right alongside their March edition. Visit www.AngusJournal.net to subscribe to the Angus Journal today. Angus Media: A sale book isn't just a sale book. You have options. Big or small, private treaty or live auction, Angus Media’s Pasture to Publish online portal is here to serve you. Visit www.AngusMedia.org to learn more.   Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 1 min

  4. 13 FEB

    Board Recap: From the Commercial Pathway and DNA Sample Storage to Member Feedback and Research Updates

    There’s strong demand for Angus genetics, and the American Angus Association Board of Directors met this week in Saint Joseph, Mo., to discuss ways to keep providing its members with the tools and services to help keep them in the lead. Some of the topics covered in the quarterly meeting include:   The Commercial Pathway, a new communication effort to help explain how the breed’s industry-facing genetic tools work together for commercial producers. Member feedback on everything from the request for a gestation-length expected progeny difference (EPD) to the decoupling of breed registration from EPDs.  The Data Driven Herd Recognition Program and data submission overall. Storage of tissue samples and a looming challenge for archival.  Research updates, such as $B validation work, cow efficiency and bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) studies. International production of Certified Angus Beef ® to increase market access. January Angus Foundation events and fundraising success. The role of the Angus Journal ® as a membership communication tool. The in-depth discussion gives you a snippet of the conversations and a preview of the work being done in at the Association office on behalf of Angus breeders across the country.  HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully  GUESTS:   Darrell Stevenson, vice president and vice chairman of the American Angus Association Board and native of White Sulphur Springs, Mont., holds strong ties to the Angus breed and a history of activity in the Montana Angus Association. In 2019 Stevenson and his wife, Sara, expanded from Hobson onto a new unit in White Sulphur Springs to establish a later-calving herd operating as Stevenson Down T. Although separated by a mountain range, Darrell continues to breed and market genetics with Stevenson Angus Ranch.  Art Butler is the third generation to raise registered Angus cattle at Spring Cove Ranch in Bliss, Idaho. Spring Cove Ranch was settled in 1912 by his grandfather A.H. Butler, who chose to make his desert homestead around a natural spring in northwestern Gooding County, purchasing their first Angus cattle in 1919.    After college graduation in 1978, Art returned to Spring Cove Ranch to continue the family tradition of raising Angus cows and kids. He and his wife, Stacy; son, Josh; and daughter, Sarah, manage the 350-head cow herd, producing all-purpose Angus cattle that will perform under the variety of range conditions of the West.  Henry Smith is a fourth-generation Angus breeder who grew up on a diversified family farming operation in south-central Kentucky. The farming operation consisted of a registered Angus herd, burley tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat for feed and cash market.  The Smith family settled and began farming in the Fonthill community in 1810. Smith’s great-grandfather and his sons began the registered Angus seedstock operation in 1940, and it continues today with Smith raising the fifth generation invested in the Angus industry. For 33 years, he has successfully operated Smithland Angus Farm with his late father, Charles “Bud” Smith.  Smith married his wife, Melissa, in 1997. They have two children, Bryanna and Blane. RELATED READING President's Letter Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 7 min

  5. 3 FEB

    The Influence of AI — Genetic Trends, Industry Changes and Progress From the Bull Studs

    Finding Angus outliers is both easier than it used to be and more competitive than ever. Aaron Arnett, Dick Beck and Doug Frank share decades of experience in the artificial insemination (AI) business, describing the changes in both the breed and the beef industry. In this episode of The Angus Conversation, they discuss everything from the ways they find bulls to trends in traits of importance. Technology changes like AI protocols and sorted semen will continue to influence the breed.  HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully  GUESTS: Aaron Arnett, Dick Beck and Doug Frank   Aaron Arnett, director of genetic programs for ST Genetics, grew up on a cow-calf operation in Ohio. He graduated with a degree in animal science from The Ohio State University and began his career in the beef genetics business right out of college before starting with ST Genetics in 2015.  Dick Beck, vice president of sales and marketing at ORIgen, has been involved in livestock production and marketing his entire life. As a former regional manager for the American Angus Association and general manager of Three Trees Ranch, Sharpsburg, Ga., he brought a well-rounded view of the industry to his position at ORIgen. He and his wife, Diane, have two daughters who were active in the National Junior Angus Association, with the third generation involved today.    Doug Frank was born and raised in central Missouri on a diversified farm that has raised registered Angus cattle since 1938. That family operation, Frank-Hazelrigg Cattle Co., currently markets 150 head of bulls and elite females annually. After graduating from the University of Missouri, Doug started his career at American Breeders Service in 1989 as a Beef Specialist and then Beef Sire Acquisition Manager. For the last 32 years Doug has served as the U.S. Beef Product Manager for ABS Global. SPONSORS:   SenseHub: Cattle reproductive success has relied on visual observation for decades until now. Utilizing ear tag monitors, the SenseHub® Cow Calf system provides 24/7 collection of data and insights you can use to detect heats and more with custom alerts and reports sent right to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Learn more at www.SenseHub-CowCalf.com.  Angus Media: Are you ready to find your next influential Angus sire? Angus Journal subscribers will receive a free copy of the Angus Bull Book: Spring 2026 Angus Sire Directory, mailed right alongside their March edition. Visit www.AngusJournal.net to subscribe to the Angus Journal today.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h

  6. 21 ENE

    Heritage Meets the Future: Lind and Vieselmeyer on the New Look of the National Western Stock Show

    Blending history with a completely reimagined footprint, the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is steadily transforming into an updated space for commerce, connection and consumer outreach. Both guests have family roots that run deep at the Denver location.   Brent Vieselmeyer, Vision Angus, remembers stories of his dad riding the train along with his 4-H steers to show in the big city. From the Catch a Calf contest, to judging in college to meeting his wife there, each period holds memories.   Luke Lind, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, has his own stories. From having breakfast with his dad in the Yards during the feeder calf sale to his family showing pens bulls and earning a heifer wrangle project.   Both men have a deep appreciation for the history of the NWSS, and that’s why they’re so invested in ensuring the future of it. From Lind’s current service on the board of directors to the special sales and Angus events that Vieselmeyer has helped organize, there’s a lot to get excited about. Hear them talk about everything from the new layout to the ways they’re trying to engage every audience from the commercial cow man to their urban consumers. HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully  GUEST: Brent Vieselmeyer and Luke Lind   Brent Vieselmeyer, along with his wife, Tina, started Vision Angus more than 25 years ago. They now operate Brent’s home farm near Amherst, Colo. They raised their sons Austin and Alex on the ranch, and Alex is back on the operation full-time. They focus on delivering balanced, predictable and quality cattle to their customers. Brent has been instrumental in organizing a commercial cattlemen’s program and an Angus sale at the National Western Stock Show for several years, and they are active exhibitors in the yards.   Luke Lind, is senior vice president and chief risk officer of Five Rivers Cattle Feeding. He holds a degree in animal science from Colorado State University and later studied finance at the University of Denver. In addition, his family has a cow-calf operation and has been involved in showing cattle.   SPONSOR:  As you plan your spring production sale, Superior Purebred Auctions has cut broadcast rates in half with a new $3,000 flat rate fee, making it easier than ever to showcase your genetics nationwide. Backed by Superior Livestock Auction, your sale reaches the largest commercial cattle buyer and seller base in the country. Visit SuperiorLivestock.com to learn more.   You have confidently bred, raised and selected your cattle to sell. The Angus Media team wants you to have that same confidence when it comes to using social media to promote your sale day and advertise your cattle. We’re sending out a FREE social media planning guide full of our best marketing tips and tricks. Subscribe to our email list at www.angus.to/socialguide to start posting with confidence.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 3 min

  7. 16/12/2025

    From One Dream Job to the Next — Worthington on Serving Customers, Building Demand

    When Josh Worthington was driving up and down the highway, working with Angus breeders across the state, he couldn’t imagine a better job than executive director of the Missouri Angus Association. But then he and his wife, Corry, started raising their family, and he knew he needed a job that kept him at home more often. Worthington Angus was born and quickly grew to include two production sales a year. Today, he’s focused on helping his customers market their calves, whether that’s by providing genetics that will be in demand by the ultimate consumer or by offering an outlet for bred females. This conversation covers everything from Josh’s journey to the Angus breed and mentors along the way to how he defines balance in his breeding program and who does chores on Christmas.   HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully   GUEST: Josh Worthington  Josh Worthington is a first-generation Angus breeder who calls Dadeville, Mo., home. Josh runs Worthington Angus with his wife and childhood sweetheart, Corry, and three sons, Wriston, Grayson and Corbin. They started the operation in 2005 and now breed around 350 females and transfer upwards of 400 embryos annually. He was recently named the American Angus Association 2025 Young Breeder of the Year.   RELATED CONTENT: Worthington Named Angus Young Breeder of the Year SPONSORS:   As you plan your spring production sale, Superior Purebred Auctions has cut broadcast rates in half with a new $3,000 flat rate fee, making it easier than ever to showcase your genetics nationwide. Backed by Superior Livestock Auction, your sale reaches the largest commercial cattle buyer and seller base in the country. Visit SuperiorLivestock.com to learn more.     Your bull is worth the hype. With the Angus Bull Book: Spring 2026 Angus Sire Directory, your customers will know it, too. The Angus Bull Book will be mailed along with the March Angus Journal, reaching 27,500 readers. It will also be published online through Pasture to Publish, with live EPDs updated weekly. Give your bull the attention he deserves. Secure your advertising spot today. Contact your regional manager or Rachel Hunter at 816-383-5226.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 11 min

  8. 03/12/2025

    Safe to Fail vs. Jumping in with Both Feet — Barb Downey Shares Approach to Business, Breeding and Life

    The balance between applying the gas pedal and the brake — that’s what Barb Downey has spent her career as an Angus breeder perfecting. She and her family ranch near Manhattan, Kan., where they work hard each year to make their “built for the long haul” tagline true. The cattle they breed have to last, and their business plans ensure their ranch will, too. Downey talks about her “safe to fail” approach to innovation, why being replaceable is a good thing and the key to being a good business partner.   HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully GUEST: Barb Downey Barb Downey and her husband, Joe Carpenter, manage a family Angus seedstock operation near Manhattan, Kan. A graduate of Kansas State University, Barb has served as president of the Kansas Livestock Association and president of the Kansas Angus Association. At Downey Ranch Inc., they focus on using science-based tools, conserving their resources and leading their customers toward meeting the beef demand of the future. They are founding members of U.S. Premium Beef, 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Winners and were named Beef Improvement Federation’s Commercial Producer of the Year in 2010. RELATED CONTENT: The Symphony's Final Note Fire: An Ally to Flint Hills Ranchers SPONSOR: Join Cardinal Cattle Company on Dec. 13, in Wyoming, Ill., for their annual Program Female Sale. At Cardinal, the emphasis is always on all-around quality, longevity and balance. They’ll offer 105 premium bred females at their all-new sale facility. Learn more at cardinalcattlecompany.com  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.

    1 h y 9 min
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There are some pasture chats or bull sale discussions that are just too good to keep to ourselves. In this Angus Journal podcast, we’ll bring you interesting and entertaining chats with fellow breeders, researchers, marketers and more. Keep up on all things Angus. Be part of the conversation.

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