31 episodes

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.

Brands And Barbed Wire Jim Johnson

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    • 5.0 • 30 Ratings

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.

    Paul Hill, Champion Hill Angus

    Paul Hill, Champion Hill Angus

    Welcome to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  I’m really excited about today’s guest, I
    guess you could call him a Champion of and for the Angus breed.  I’m eager to share with you the story of Paul
    Hill of Champion Hill Angus. 

    Thanks to today's sponsor Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com ,  Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR
    Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com. 

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Derek Thompson, NextGen Cattle

    Derek Thompson, NextGen Cattle

    Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. On today’s episode we hear from an innovative ranch who wakes up every day challenging the status quo. We learn about their involvement in all segments of the beef industry and how they embrace technology in their operation. It’s my pleasure to introduce todays guest Derek Thomason with NextGen Cattle. You can find more information about today’s guest at www.nextgencattle.com

    Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics www.jmargenetics.com.

    • 40 min
    Dave Weaber, Terrain Ag Economist

    Dave Weaber, Terrain Ag Economist

    Welcome to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. This week we’re going in a slightly different direction for Brands and Barbed Wire. We get the unique opportunity to visit with one of the industry’s leading economists. We learn a little about himself, his job and what his crystal ball says about our current cattle cycle and his forecast for the industry and hopefully we have a little fun along the way. I’m honored to introduce todays guest, Terrain economist and good friend Dave Weaber. You can find more information about Dave and Terrain at www.TerrainAg.com

    Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics www.jmargenetics.com.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Bill Rishel

    Bill Rishel

    Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. On today’s episode we get the chance to visit with one of the legends of the Angus breed. We learn about his successful judging career, early adoption of technology and his overall contributions to the beef industry. It’s my privilege to introduce today’s guest Bill Rishel of B/R Angus.

    Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics www.jmargenetics.com.

    • 2 hr 9 min
    Bill Hodge of Sustainable Genetics

    Bill Hodge of Sustainable Genetics

    Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.  On today’s episode we learn a bit more about Black Watch Farms, Wye Angus as well as challenging the status quo on how we think about beef production with our special guest Bill Hodge or Sustainable Genetics.  You can find out more about Sustainable Genetics at www.sustainablegenetics.com

    Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    "Cash Cow" Author, Andy Frazier

    "Cash Cow" Author, Andy Frazier

    On today’s episode we record a new first for Brands and Barbed Wire as we jump across the pond as they say and speak with the author of the book Cash Cow, Andy Frazier. We learn about Andy’s own history in the cattle business, how he became interested in the story of Jack Dick as well as his own podcast.  I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview and can’t wait to introduce you to Andy Frazier. Andy welcome to Brands and Barbed Wire.

    Andy’s book Cash Cow can be found on Amazon and for more information about Andy, his podcast and other books visit www.andyfrazier.co.uk

    Thanks to today's sponsors Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics www.jmargenetics.com.

    • 1 hr 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Feathercast ,

Great stories

First one I listened to was RA Brown Ranch, and really enjoyed the stories. Have not been disappointed with any of them since!

BZHutch ,

Great Listening

If you have any inkling of the cattle industry and the folks who have dedicated their lives to it this is a great listen. After spending over 30 years in this industry and knowing several of the people Jim has on his show I learned something about each of them. It’s great to hear how they and their families, often multiple generations, have changed the cattle industry. Great job, Jim!

blahblah002300 ,

Great insight into agricultural history

Wether you’re involved in cattle or not I think this a great podcast to try. The stories from these historical ranches although mostly cattle specific are wildly entertaining and very easy to understand even if you have little background in agriculture.

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