In this episode of The Shorthorn Bull Pen, Montie Soules sits down with newly appointed National Western Stock Show CEO Wes Allison on the grounds of the renovated complex. With the 2026 show set to debut all-new facilities, Wes shares what exh...

Mark Anderson, Executive Director of the North American Limousin Foundation and President of the U.S. Beef Breeds Council, sits down with Montie Soules to discuss the critical role of accurate carcass data and certified ultrasound in advancing ...

Outgoing ASA President Lee Miller sits down with Montie Soules to reflect on six years of progress and the road ahead for the American Shorthorn Association. From expanding commercial relevance and improving genetic tools to building a united b...

Katrina Huffstuttler, immediate past president of the Livestock Publications Council and part of the Grant Company team, joins Montie Soules to explore the evolving landscape of agricultural communications. Drawing on her leadership in one of a...

As the face of R.A. Brown Ranch’s growing social media presence, sixth-generation rancher Tucker Brown is reaching millions of viewers each month, sharing the realities of ranch life and advocating for the beef industry. In this episode, Tucker...

Join Montie Soules for this exclusive conversation with Jon DeClerk, the incoming executive vice president of the American Simmental Association. With a background spanning livestock judging, academia and consulting, Jon brings a deep industry ...

In this episode of The Shorthorn Bull Pen, host Montie Soules visits with Brian Bertelsen, vice president of field operations for U.S. Premium Beef. Brian shares insight into USPB’s producer-owned model, its long-standing partnership w...

Tom Schultz of Neogen joins us for an insightful conversation on DNA testing and genetic evaluations. This episode covers key differences between seedstock and commercial DNA testing, why DNA sample processing takes time, and how genetic resear...

Season 2 of the Shorthorn Bull Pen kicks off with Chandler Mulvaney, director of grassroots advocacy and spokesperson development for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Host Montie Soules talks with Chandler about...

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 of The Shorthorn Bull Pen! To celebrate the season's success, we’re bringing back a fan favorite—our very first episode. In this special re-air, host Montie Soules sits down with Congressman Fra...

In this episode of the Shorthorn Bull Pen, we sit down with Ryan Sproul, the community relations manager for Oklahoma Natural Gas. With a background advising politicians such as former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe from Oklahoma, Ryan brings a wealth of...

In the latest episode of The Shorthorn Bull Pen, host Montie Soules sits down with Kevin Biffert and Sam Fisher from 701x to explore the future of ranching through innovative technology. 701x is pioneering autonomous ranching with smar...

The discussion with Dr. Bob Weaber continues as he and host Montie Soules dive into the whirlwind of evolutions in genomics. See what’s in store for genetic evaluations in the face of technologies like artificial intelligence and low-pass seque...

No stone is left unturned in this two-part episode featuring Kansas State University Research and Extension’s Dr. Bob Weaber. “We are now at a spot in genomics technology where if you’re a seedstock producer and you’re not using it you’re going...

In this special episode of the Shorthorn Bull Pen, guest Jackie McClaskey, President and CEO of the American Royal, unveils plans for the organization's monumental move to a new facility coinciding with its 125th anniversary. McClaskey discusse...

Dive into the world of the beef supply pipeline with special guest Clint Walenciak, Vice President of Product Services at Certified Angus Beef®. Clint challenges conventional supply wisdom with a simple question: “Is there demand for S...

Join host Montie Soules as he visits with Dr. Troy Rowan of the University of Tennessee. Considered the new kid on the block for beef cattle genetics, UT is quickly transforming into a hub for industry research under Troy’s leadership. His rese...

Are you ready for the Summer Symposium? Just a few months away, this can’t-miss event is filled with insights to prepare for future industry trends. In this episode of the Shorthorn Bull Pen, host Montie Soules visits with a couple friends who ...

Join us for a lively discussion with your 2023 American Shorthorn Association President Toby Jordan. A fifth-generation Shorthorn breeder from Indiana, Toby brings his family's commitment to pride and fun to his leadership on the Board of Direc...

Host Montie Soules is back at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 2024 CattleCon for an exciting roundup of conversations with industry leaders. Up first is a visit with Norman Voyles about the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, a 101-member board a...

Georgia native Josh White has lived and breathed the beef industry his entire life. Described as “cattle crazy” by his family, Josh now leads efforts at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s as Senior Executive Director of Producer Educat...

In the latest episode of the American Shorthorn Association's Bull Pen, Eric Grant of Grant Company joins host Montie Soules to discuss invaluable insights on seedstock marketing techniques — from tried and true avenues to emerging technologies...

Serving the beef industry, the Ultrasound Guidelines Council sets the standards for testing and certifying ultrasound technicians. UGC Executive Director Patrick Wall, also a beef Extension specialist with Iowa State University, unpacks the eff...

Steve and Julie French of Little Cedar Cattle Company sit down with ASA CEO Montie Soules in this episode of The Shorthorn Bull Pen. They discuss topics like the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund, supporting youth programs and opportuni...

In the latest episode of the Shorthorn Bull Pen, the spotlight shines on newly elected board members Tyler Cates of Indiana and Cory Bollum of Minnesota. Learn about their visions to drive progress in the breed as they share experiences and goa...