Angus Herd Talk

David Yackley

Discussions with Registered Angus Breeders across America about their operations, breeding philosophies and herd sires used in the past and present. 

  1. 28/11/2025

    Thomas Angus Ranch

    In this episode I talk with Rob Thomas from Thomas Angus Ranch.  We discuss the ranch's history, the cow families and their breeding philosophies.

    1 hr

  2. 14/11/2025

    Musgrave Angus

    In this episode I talk with Tyler Musgrave about their program, the Lady Barbara family and the breed changer, LD Capitalist 316

    55 min

  3. 19/09/2025

    Smith Valley Angus

    In this episode I talk with Brian and Kim Smith of Smith Valley Angus about their herd, some of the bulls they've used, upcoming sale and a special donation lot for Sacred Selections who helps families afford to adopt a child.

    54 min

  4. 04/09/2025

    Chris Earl: Reverse Rocking R Ranch

    In this episode I talk with Chris Earl about his consulting company CK6, his ranch in New Mexico; Reverse Rocking R and the upcoming Angus Convention.

    1h 35m

  5. 20/08/2025

    Shipwheel Cattle Co

    In this episode I talk with Klint Swanson about his families ranch, his historical Angus upbringing, owning one of the most influential bulls in the breed and current bull battery.

    1h 13m

  6. 06/08/2025

    Spickler Ranch North

    In this episode I talk with Justin Spickler from Spickler Ranch North.  We discuss his ranching operations and his bull battery, including Spickler Right Time and Chisum 6175.

    1h 7m

  7. 20/06/2025 · BONUS

    Angus and Bezos

    In this short, I discuss my discontent with the Angus Association taking money from Bezos Earth Fund and the board of directors.  I call on members to make change by appropriate measures and to remember the reasons they first started raising Angus.

    14 min

  8. 03/06/2025

    Chris Earl and the Bezos Earth Fund

    In this episode I'm joined by Chris Earl to voice our displeasure of the American Angus Association accepting a grant from Bezos Earth Fund for research on methane created by cows.

    1h 14m
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Discussions with Registered Angus Breeders across America about their operations, breeding philosophies and herd sires used in the past and present. 

Information

  • Creator
    David Yackley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Angus Herd Talk
  • Show Website
    Angus Herd Talk

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