American Cattlemen

About American Cattlemen

Welcome to the American Cattlemen Podcast with Gale McKinney, the ultimate platform for connecting with the heart of the cow/calf industry! As the Publisher of American Cattlemen, Gale expertly brings to light the dynamic intersection of business and lifestyle, spotlighting everything from the latest production sales to the excitement of your local county fair. Join us as Gale conducts engaging interviews with the passionate individuals who truly shape our industry, making you a vital member of our community. Our audience includes dedicated cow/calf producers across the United States and industry professionals from every corner of the globe, all part of our thriving social media network of over 500,000 unique followers. Don’t miss out—each episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast is promoted through our extensive digital platforms, the American Cattlemen magazine, and our newsletter, ensuring you stay informed and connected. Tune in and elevate your engagement in this vibrant community!

Publisher

galesz

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2023

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

385 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Leachman Cattle: The Program Behind the Genetics

   A bull purchase is a decision a cattleman can live with for years. The calves he sires, the daughters kept in the herd, and the way those cattle perform all matter long after sale day. That is the kind of conversation we’re setting up with Russ Princ of Leachman Cattle on Genetics & The Gavel. Leachman’s breeding program centers on profitability for the producer. The operation puts emphasis on cattle that work in the cow herd and calves that perform beyond the ranch gate. Feed efficiency, fertility, and carcass quality are part of that effort, with performance information and genetic evaluation helping guide selection. Today, Leachman serves producers through bulls, females, semen, and data services. Its program includes Stabilizer genetics, along with Angus, Red Angus, and Charolais offerings. The operation’s reach extends across the United States and into international markets, bringing its breeding approach to producers working in different environments and production systems. As Sales Manager, Russ works across domestic and international sales, including live cattle, semen, embryos, and data services. He is also involved in Leachman’s beef-on-dairy business, where beef genetics play a role in the value and performance of calves coming out of dairy herds. For this episode, host Aaron McKinney will ask Russ what is happening at Leachman, where international opportunities are developing, and how he sees the beef industry. The conversation will also touch on Inherit Select and $Profit, giving Russ the opportunity to explain how producers can use those tools in their own programs. We’ll finish with a look at Leachman’s bull and female sales and what buyers should know as they evaluate the offering. Join us for Genetics & The Gavel, powered by American Cattlemen, and hear directly from Russ about the cattle, the information behind them, and the work going on at Leachman today. For previous episodes of Genetics & The Gavel, please visit:  www.americancattlemen.com. American Cattlemen Podcast is Sponsored By: Moly Manufacturing Central Life Sciences Medgene Forge

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Preserving American Wagyu: History, Heritage, and the Next Generation

   Welcome to the American Cattlemen and our series on the American Wagyu Conference. In this episode, we’ll explore the people, history, and opportunities shaping American Wagyu. Today.  Gale McKinney sits down with Adam Wackle, president of the American Wagyu Heritage Fund, and Pam Armstrong, the organization’s treasurer, to discuss preserving the breed’s past while investing in its future. Adam and Pam introduce the American Wagyu Heritage Fund and its mission to support education, youth scholarships, research, and historical preservation. They explain why gathering photographs, registration records, correspondence, and other documents matters, especially as firsthand accounts of the breed’s arrival in America become harder to capture. The conversation traces Wagyu’s American beginnings, from the first four bulls imported in 1975 to additional cattle arriving during the 1990s. Along the way, listeners hear about the pioneers who helped establish Japanese genetics in the United States and the challenges producers faced as international markets changed. Adam and Pam also discuss how those challenges encouraged creative marketing and helped shape today’s Wagyu beef businesses. For producers looking to better understand the breed, Adam and Pam address misconceptions about fullblood Wagyu and explain how those cattle differ from crossbred animals. They also share their perspectives on using Wagyu genetics in commercial programs, including considerations around birth weights, beef quality, and marketing goals. Beyond preserving history, the Heritage Fund is helping prepare the next generation through scholarships and support for junior educational camps. Adam and Pam highlight opportunities for young people to visit industry facilities, learn from experienced professionals, and build connections that can support their agricultural futures. The episode closes with practical guidance for new and aspiring Wagyu breeders: find trusted mentors, learn from multiple operations, and choose a production approach that fits your goals.  Whether your focus is seedstock, raising calves, or selling finished beef, understanding the breed’s history can help inform the path ahead. Tune in to learn how historical contributions, community support, and producer education are helping carry American Wagyu forward, and discover how breeders can contribute records, support fundraising efforts, and take part in preserving this distinctive cattle breed for future generations. For previous episodes of the American Cattlemen, please visit:  www.americancattlemen.com. American Cattlemen Podcast is Sponsored By: Moly Manufacturing Central Life Sciences Medgene Forge

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   A Visit with Vision Angus Ahead of the Create a Vision Female Sale

   The Create a Vision Fall Female Sale gives cattlemen a chance to look at the females behind the Vision Angus program. Before sale day, Austin Vieselmeyer joins Aaron McKinney on Genetics & the Gavel to talk about the family operation in Amherst, Colorado, and the thinking behind the cattle they raise. Brent and Tina, Austin and Sarah, and Alex are the family behind Vision Angus. This conversation starts with their background and how the family works together today. From there, Austin shares the breeding philosophy that guides their decisions and what they want their cattle to do for the people buying them. The sale catalog describes a program built around functional, docile, fertile, and productive cattle. The family puts emphasis on sound structure, maternal strength, and females that raise calves efficiently and breed back early. They also encourage producers to think about their own environment, labor, marketing system, and production system when making breeding decisions. The offering includes cows, bred heifers, heifer calves, embryos, and pregnancies. Austin gives an overview of the offering and shares what buyers should know about the group of cattle selected for this sale. It is an opportunity to hear directly from Vision Angus and get familiar with the program before making sale plans. The Create a Vision Female Sale takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain at the Beef Barn of Vision Angus, 130 W Denver Street in Holyoke, Colorado. Complimentary lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Sale cattle can be viewed at the ranch one mile north of Amherst and will be penned October 23 for easier viewing. Buyers who cannot attend can purchase online through SaleRing.Live, where lot videos are also available. For more information, visit visionangus.com or contact the Vieselmeyer family. Genetics & the Gavel is powered by American Cattlemen Media. For previous episodes of Genetics & the Gavel, please visit:  www.americancattlemen.com. American Cattlemen Podcast is Sponsored By: Moly Manufacturing Central Life Sciences Medgene Forge

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