Around the Chute
Candid conversations and discussions about ranch life in rural America. Join our passionate hosts as they discuss all things cattle from farm management, cattle production, raising a ranching family, success stories, lessons learned...and Around the Chute banter, just like the visits you have while working cattle with family, friends and neighbors. Join Korbin, Vince and Joe Around the Chute.
Episodes
31 episodes
Evaluating The Generations
The main discussion, in this episode, covers evaluating cattle across stages: calves can change dramatically, with Vince focusing evaluation around weaning and later, while others also like pre-weaning and 12–15 months for bulls; hair shedding ...
Three Guys, One Location: Finally Together
Three podcast hosts recap a Tennessee trip centered on Vince’s Shady Brook sale, mixing travel stories with ranch and cattle discussions. They describe friends and listeners helping at the farm, tour stops including Ingram Angus, Josh King’s pl...
Value-Driven Decisions in Ranching
The hosts discuss a listener question about what drives value in a seedstock operation versus what customers value, using AI sire selection and customer demands as examples. They emphasize prioritizing phenotype (especially feet), maternal func...
The Quest for Consistency
The hosts recap Joe’s trip to producer sales and visits with listeners, plus Korbin’s bull sale where “Stonewall” went viral with millions of views. They discuss what consistency means in cattle, arguing it comes from disciplined culling, tight...
Pathfinder Perceptions and the Power of Sale Catalogs
The hosts recap a previous episode featuring their wives, share farm stories including Amy rescuing a groundhog and a phone surviving a fall into a dry ice/methanol cooler during freeze branding, and then discuss the American Angus Pathfinder p...
Ranchy Romance: Dead Flowers and Digital Calendars
In this heartfelt episode of 'Around the Chute,' Vince, Corbin, and Joe are joined by their wives, Amy, Abby, and Lucy, for a special Valentine's discussion. They share the challenges and joys of balancing ranch life with family, highlighting t...
Prosperity & Guarantees
The script covers discussions on handling prosperity in the cattle business, emphasizing the importance of making thoughtful investments and maintaining customer relations. They discuss guarantees on cattle, including breeding guarantees, and t...
Heifer Development
In this episode, the hosts discuss managing and developing heifers, focusing on feeding practices, structural assessments, and breeding strategies. They explore various challenges and approaches, including utilizing resources like creep feeders...
Sire Selection
The hosts discuss their experiences and methods for selecting bulls, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation and the challenges posed by various factors such as EPDs and physical traits. They also touch on family Christmas traditions a...
Healthy or Hefty? Finding the Perfect Weight
This episode features a conversation around the topic of bull and heifer development, emphasizing the challenges of balancing adequate nutrition without overfeeding or underfeeding. The hosts discuss the nuances of seed stock production and the...
From Conventions to Consignments: Navigating Ranch Life
The hosts discuss their return to recording after a break, covering topics like ongoing vehicle repairs and ranching challenges. They highlight recent experiences at the Angus Convention, reflect on its significance, and stress the importance o...
Interview with Incumbent AAA Board Candidate Roger Wann
This podcast begins with casual discussions about food and family dynamics, then transitions into an in-depth conversation with Roger Wann, an incumbent candidate for the American Angus Association Board of Directors. Roger shares his backgroun...
Interview with AAA Board Candidate Brian Palmer
This episode covers an informal discussion among members of the Angus community, focusing on Brian Palmer's candidacy for the Angus Association board. The conversation includes topics around the challenges and experiences of farming, the signif...
Interview AAA Board Candidate, Robert Groom
This episode features a candid discussion with Robert Groom, a candidate for the American Angus Association Board. Topics include the challenges and responsibilities of Angus breeders, the controversial methane hub issue, the role and duties of...
Interview with AAA Board Candidate, Logan Sampson
Logan Sampson, a rancher from Ruby Valley, Nevada, discusses his background, including his childhood in California and his transition into ranching. He shares insights into his family's agricultural roots, his international experiences, and his...
Interview with AAA Board Candidate, Kelly Albrecht
This podcast features a discussion between the hosts and guest, Kelly Albrecht, a candidate for the AAA Board of Directors. Topics include transparency in the board meetings, the impact of environmental issues, and the need for improved data ac...
Interview with AAA Board Candidate, Brooke Miller
This episode captures an informal yet engaging conversation between hosts and their guest, Brooke Miller, who discusses his candidacy for the American Angus Association Board. Brooke shares his background in the Angus cattle breeding, medical p...
What Gets Your Blood Pumping
In this episode, the host discuss various aspects of cattle breeding that excite them, including seeing their own prefix on successful cattle, observing progress and improvements in the herd, and experiencing the satisfaction of cattle that per...
Finding Your Sweet Spot
In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of running a cattle operation, and the complexities of herd management, including optimal herd size and the use of cooperative herds and embryo programs. They also touch on the importance of sel...
Random Ramblings
The hosts discuss the introduction of a new platform. They recount a humorous conversation about a Netflix documentary on the infamous 2013 poop cruise. The episode explores their motivations for podcasting and cattle breeding, touching o...
How Did We Get Here?
In this episode of 'Around the Chute,' the hosts discuss the recent controversy stemming from the Angus Association's acceptance of a $4.85 million research grant from the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub. The conversation covers mem...
Finding a Clear Path
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss their experiences managing cattle, highlighting the importance of establishing a clear path in breeding and managing herds. They also explore the impact of environmental concerns such as cow methane em...
Weaning Wisdom
In this episode of 'Around the Chute', the hosts discuss various aspects of weaning calves, emphasizing strategies for minimizing stress, such as early introduction to feed, fence-line weaning, and careful observations for health issues. They a...