Behind the Burger
Created by the New Mexico Beef Council, we are telling the stories behind the beef in New Mexico.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Behind the Burger
Latest Episodes
The Dairy-Beef Connection: Inside Route 77 Dairy with Joel Van Dam
Joel Van Dam, a third-generation dairy farmer from Route 77 Dairy, takes us behind the scenes of modern dairy production and its surprising connection to the beef industry. With 4,200 dairy cows and a newly acquired ranch, Joel bridges two agri...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:42
Agriculture is a calling, not just a business. Featuring Larry Reagan, President of New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau
Agriculture runs deep in Larry Reagan's blood. As President of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, he bridges the gap between policy and pasture, advocating for the 22,000 members who make up the state's oldest and largest agricultural or...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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16:44
The Aloha State's Beef Secret: Ranching Against the Odds (Special Collaboration with Hawaii Rancher Kristin Mack-Almasin)
Have you ever wondered what ranching looks like in paradise? Our journey to Maui reveals a surprising side of Hawaii few visitors ever see - a thriving cattle industry generating $82 million annually across the islands. This special collaborati...
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Episode 13
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34:22
From Reluctant Politician to Agriculture's Biggest Fan ft. NM Secretary of Ag Jeff Witte
Secretary Jeff Witte takes us behind the curtain of New Mexico agriculture, revealing how a reluctant political appointee became the state's longest-serving Secretary of Agriculture. With warmth and candor, he shares the fascinating journey tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:51
Drought, Decisions, and Desert Conservation: Alisa Ogden's Ranching Story
Alisa Ogden, a fifth-generation rancher and third-generation farmer from southeastern New Mexico, shares her family's rich history of land stewardship dating back to 1890. Her insights reveal how successful ranchers balance conservation, innova...
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Episode 11
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29:05
Fan Mail
what a great podcast! I nearly cried, but then I sent thanks for the life we ranchers have lived.
La Mesa, New Mexico