Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Exploring the Cattle Industry: Insights from Veteran Rancher Russ Gold
Welcome to Farm to Fork Innovators! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Russ Gold, a veteran cattle rancher from rural Oklahoma with 60 years of experience. Russ has played a pivotal role in producing some of the finest premium beef in the world.
In our discussion, we delve into several important topics, including an overview of the cattle industry from calf to plate, the major challenges the industry faces both on a macro level and day-to-day, the impact of inflation, the future of the cattle industry, predictions on herd expansion, and the future of family farming in America amidst the current challenges.
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Timestamps:
00:00
01:06 - Welcome to the show, Russ!
02:11 - Russ’s background
05:35 - The Cattle Cycle: From Ranch to Plate
09:02 - Marketing Cattle: Selling Cattle in Auctions
11:44 - Russ’s unique approach to the Cattle Industry
15:30 - How Calf Producers Operate
17:35 - Russ’s Cattle Feeding System
19:32 - What’s the day-to-day in a rancher’s life
23:10 - How Russ defines success
25:00 - How inflation affects the cattle industry
26:34 - How has the cattle industry evolved in the last 60 years
30:40 - The future of the cattle industry
36:40 - The current downcycle in the cattle industry
38:25 - Being environmentally friendly in the cattle industry
39:50 - What everyday consumers should know about the cattle industry
42:00 - How can grocery stores, retailers, and restaurants tell a better story about the cattle cycle and industry
43:40 - 50% of farms in America are family farms
46:07 - Thanks for coming to the show, Russ!
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