Cattlemen's Congress Conversation

Ron Hays
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The Cattlemen's Congress was founded in 2021 and is 'The Largest and Most Elite Show in the World' featuring the best genetics North American cattlemen have to offer. Join us for our monthly podcast with industry leaders and cattlemen to talk all things Cattlemen's Congress.

  1. Feb 25

    Cattlemen's Conversation | 2026 Show Recap

    In this episode of Cattlemen's Conversation, we have for you a recap of the 2026 show with EVP Bray Haven and a piece of a visit with Jack Ward of the American Hereford Association. Tune in later this Spring for to hear Ron's conversation with a few members of the Advisory Committee as we look forward to the 2027 show.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | 2026 Show Recap

  2. Jan 14

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Females in OKC

    Host Ron Hays sits down with Matt Sims to discuss the second-annual Cattlemen's Congress Commercial Female Sale and Colby King, President of the Braunvieh Association. Also a quick visit with Secretary of Ag Blayne Arthur to discuss Cattlemen's Congress.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Females in OKC

  3. Jan 14

    Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals II

    Today's Cattlemen's Congress Conversation has host Ron Hays talking with the Executive Vice President of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Keaton Dodd. They talk about this uniquely American breed-,developed by the famed King Ranch. Ron then moves on to talk Brangus and Braford with Allen Goode of Trio Cattle and Genetics in north Texas. Goode is a past President of the International Brangus Breeders Association.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals II

  4. Jan 13

    Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals

    In this episode of the Cattlemen’s Congress Conversation, host Ron Hays spotlights two American-developed breeds that continue to shape the industry. The episode opens with Paul Maulsby, Executive Vice President of the American Brahman Breeders Association, who discusses the evolution of the Brahman breed from its beginnings in south Texas to its role today across the Gulf Coast and in tropical regions around the world, where heat tolerance and adaptability matter most. Between interviews, Ron shares sales totals from breed and special sales held during Cattlemen’s Congress. The episode also features Beefmaster breeder Kali Ellis, who ranches along the Gulf Coast and explains the priorities behind the Beefmaster breed, developed from Hereford, Shorthorn, and Brahman genetics.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | American Originals

  5. Jan 12

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Growing Shows & Adding New

    In today's Cattlemen's Congress Conversation, host Ron Hays features his conversation with Montie Soules, Executive Secretary and CEO for the American Shorthorn Association. Shorthorns have been an important part of Congress since year one- and we get a state of the breed from Montie- and they discuss the EDGE show held by the breed, where cattle are judged by both genomic EPD information and live showring placings. Ron then talks with the Superintendent of the very first Wagyu Breed show at Congress, Rhonda Heskett, who ranches near Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The first Wagyu show has attracted entries from three states- and Heskett believes the breed show future years will grow.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Growing Shows & Adding New

  6. Jan 9

    Cattlemen's Conversation | The Forefront of Genetics and International Relations

    This Cattlemen's Congress Conversation features Ron Hays talking with the Executive Vice President of the American Maine Anjou Association, Blake Nelson. We next highlight the efforts to welcome International guests at Congress – our Director of Operations Erin Dorsey explains. Finally, Ron welcomes Kelli Retallick-Riley, President of Angus Genetics as they talk EPDs, Genomics, Research and how it all relates back to the cattle showing in major shows like Congress.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | The Forefront of Genetics and International Relations

  7. Jan 8

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Speech, Spirit, & Sales at Cattlemen's Congress

    We're back with another full episode of Cattlemen's Conversation! Ron speaks with Greg Ruehle, new Executive Vice President of the Red Angus Association, Mila Perez and Annie Schneider who participated in yesterday's inaugural Public Speaking contest, and Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company–who dives into the new Influence ministry and discusses the 6 breeds her sons are showing at Congress this year! Exciting things are on the horizon in #CattleCountry. Get the inside scoop and never miss a thing with Cattlemen's Conversation. Available where you listen to your podcasts.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Speech, Spirit, & Sales at Cattlemen's Congress

  8. Jan 7

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Tradition, Growth, and the Future at Congress

    On this episode of Cattlemen’s Conversation, host Ron Hays sits down with Shane Bedwell of the American Hereford Association to reflect on the Association’s long-standing involvement in Cattlemen’s Congress and the role Congress has played in advancing the breed. Ron also visits with Kass Newell to discuss the launch of the new speech contest and what it means for developing the next generation of industry leaders. Plus, Ron talks with members of the Speckle Park breed about their rapid growth and expanding presence at Congress. Insightful conversations, real momentum, and a look at how breeds and programs continue to grow in the heart of cattle country.

    Cattlemen's Conversation | Tradition, Growth, and the Future at Congress
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The Cattlemen's Congress was founded in 2021 and is 'The Largest and Most Elite Show in the World' featuring the best genetics North American cattlemen have to offer. Join us for our monthly podcast with industry leaders and cattlemen to talk all things Cattlemen's Congress.

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