
TSCRA Talk
In this podcast from Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, host Kristen Brown visits with guests from and adjacent to the industry, discussing topics of interest to cattle raisers, wildlife managers and landowners.
Episodes
70 episodes
New World Screwworm 411
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle Health & Well-Being Chairman, Wayne Cockrell of College Station, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with information about the New World screwworm. Cockrell discusses th...
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31:03

Pasture, rangeland and forage insurance
Austin Tucker with Specialized Crop Insurance and Matt Makens of Makens Weather, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the importance of strategy in utilizing pasture, rangeland and forage insurance. Tucker shares information...
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28:00

Evaluating mineral at the ranch
Dee Church, vice president of Nutrition Plus, and Noah Jesko, Nutrition Plus range specialist, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss utilizing mineral when evaluating the nutritional program at a ranch. Jesko explains how sam...
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22:52

Cattle transportation best practices
Dr. Ron Gill, professor and extension livestock specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss best practices of cattle transportation. From equipment and facility evaluations to loadi...
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27:11

89th Texas Legislative Recap
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to recap the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Polk discussed a variety of topics including the new Texas brand database; c...
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22:25

Direct beef sales – tried and true wisdom
Kayla Jennings with Jennings Ventures and Tucker Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share their knowledge and experience in direct-to-consumer beef sales. With two different approaches to beef sales, ...
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29:37

National Grazing Lands Coalition 411
Bill Fox, central region program manager for National Grazing Lands Coalition, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the programs NatGLC offers, including Legacy Landscapes. The mission of the National Grazi...
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20:34

Award-winning stewardship: Holistic resource management at Blue Ranch
Mike Turner, manager of Blue Ranch located near Dumas, Texas, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss their holistic resource management approach. Turner shares how the conventionally grazed ranch was transformed into a rotati...
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22:57

Remember and preserve the Alamo
Dr. Kate Rogers, executive director of the Alamo Trust, the non-profit organization responsible for the daily operations of the Alamo historic site, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the ties of ranching in Texas and the...
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18:07

Balancing wildlife and livestock
Macy Ledbetter, wildlife biologist and president of Spring Creek Outdoors, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, the best practices, challenges and strategies for landowners looking to balance livestock and wildlife management.
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25:19

Ag Loan 101
Sarah Franklin, Texas Farm Credit vice president branch manager in Pleasanton, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the basics of an ag loan. Franklin outlines both long-term loans and short-term loans such as operating loa...
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21:44

411 on produced water
As produced water management and filtration have evolved, so have opportunities for financial incentives. The question of ownership of the produced water now stands with the Texas Supreme Court. Attorney Jim Bradbury joins TSCRA Talk h...
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16:48

History runs deep with FWSSR
This thing is legendary! Matt Brockman, director of communications, and Stefan Marchman, livestock show director, both with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the history of the FWS...
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23:40

Opportunities with yearling bulls
Utilizing yearling bulls allows the opportunity for accelerated genetic gain and extended working life of a bull. Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown...
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23:03

New tool for feral hog management
A USDA survey revealed Texas landowners lose more than $200 million annually in crop damage and livestock production due to feral hogs. The 87th Texas Legislature tasked Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to determine the effectiveness of warfari...
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22:17

Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.
Dagan Lynn, executive chef for the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner brand, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with fresh insight when it comes to cooking beef. He shares the versatility of beef as consumers re-create meals f...
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16:56

Texas Beef Checkoff celebrates 10 years
As the Texas Beef Checkoff celebrates 10 years of establishment, TSCRA Talk host Kristen Brown gleans the history of the state Checkoff from former executive vice president of the Texas Beef Checkoff, Richard Wortham. Wortham worked fo...
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Episode 54
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57:05

The future of ranching, TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program
Gilly Riojas, board member of the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown to discuss the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Working Grant Program. As the application is open May 1-...
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14:35

Insight from TSCRA President Carl Ray Polk
Carl Ray Polk, TSCRA President, from Lufkin, Texas, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss his insight in the current challenges of ranching and the future of TSCRA. Polk’s passion for providing educational oppor...
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22:43

Give me the beef!
The latest research shows that consumers love beef! Jessica Finck, Ph.D., who works in the value chain and consumer affairs area of Merck Animal Health, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the latest trends with consumers ...
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18:55

Preserving the history of ranching
Frank McLelland, vice president of the executive committee at the National Ranching Heritage Association, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about the museum and the latest addition – the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center. &nbs...
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Episode 50
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21:25

Ranch horse care
Dr. Nathan Canaday, 6666 ranch horse division manager and resident veterinarian, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss the importance of properly caring for horses at the ranch which includes routine vaccination programs as well as h...
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22:36

Solar eclipse opportunity and awareness
Scott Williamson, TSCRA Executive Director of Law, Brand and Inspection Services, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss opportunity and awareness around the upcoming total solar eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. As some ranches ...
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