
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
62 episodes
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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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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18:02

Carbon Conversation
James Clement, III, with EarthOptics joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for a high-level discussion on the impact of carbon on the cattle industry. As a multi-generational rancher, Clement shares his experience with carbon sampling on a vari...
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20:44

From the ranch to the TV – Cooking with Kent Rollins
Kent Rollins, renowned chuck wagon cook, along with his wife, Shannon, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown to discuss their path in taking the history and heritage of ranching and beef to a national audience. Raised on the Red River ne...
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23:11

Proposition 411 with Melissa
TSCRA executive director of government relations, Melissa Hamilton, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, with insight on three Propositions on the ballot for the November 7 election. Hamilton encourages cattlemen and landowners to vote yes on ...
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18:04

Deep dive into EPDs
Emily Lochner, executive director of engagement and education at Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and a seedstock producer, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for an in-depth conversation about EPDs.
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20:29

Curt Pate on stockmanship and stewardship
Curt Pate, a renowned livestock handling clinician, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about his experiences that led him down the path of stockmanship at the ranch as well as his insight on the impact it has to the ranchers bottom l...
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39:30

411 On Managing Grass
Aljoe says that the grazing principles are the most beneficial management tool in managing forages, lands and grazing landscape. He goes into detail about soil management, forage care, human involvement as well as profitability. Aljoe emphasize...
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24:54

The Cattle and Corn Connection
Cattlemen and corn grower Wesley Spurlock visits with TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown about the interdependence of cattle and corn on each other. Spurlock farms and runs cattle throughout the Texas Panhandle and is a past president of the Nation...
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15:59

Cattle Market 101 with Compass Ag Solutions
Compass Ag Solutions’ Bryan Vasseur, chief operating officer, and Garren Bellis, business and risk management consultant, join TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, for a high-level discussion on the cattle market. Vasseur s...
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20:07

Fraud Prevention with Scott Williamson
Scott Williamson, TSCRA Executive Director of law enforcement and theft prevention, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to discuss a prevalent issue on the rise – fraud. Williamson discusses how utilizing the internet, while convenient, opens...
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18:01

A chat with beef advocate of the year - Tucker Brown RAB
Tucker Brown, NCBA 2022 Beef Advocate of the Year, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to share about his social media platforms. A sixth-generation rancher, Brown has more than 176,000 followers on Tik Toc and 52,000 plus on Instagram and re...
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