The Herd Report is the podcast dedicated to cattle breeding and genetics.
Each week, host Scott Beck sits down with producers from across the country to discuss the genetics they’re using in their herds, why they choose them, and how those decisions are shaping their operations.
Whether you’re a breeder, a cattleman, or simply passionate about improving livestock, The Herd Report delivers real conversations and practical insights straight from the people making it happen.
Description :Host Scott Beck visits Mohnen Angus in White Lake, South Dakota, for their landmark 40th anniversary female sale on September 12th. Joined by brothers Josh and John Mohnen, Scott walks through the entire sale offering — from the mother of herd sire Gunsmoke (Lot 1) to an elite set of bred heifers, proven cows, and a high-value embryo package. The episode covers deep cow families like the 5290 line, the Jilt family, the 0107s, and the introduction of the famous 74A Erica cow family to the Mohnen program. They also discuss herd sires including Progressive, Cornerstone, Elevate, Gravity, and Ambassador, plus a preview of the spring bull sale. Whether you're in the market for Angus females or just love cattle genetics, this episode gives you an inside look at one of the most complete female sales of the year.
20 Aug 2026
Chris Earl of CK6 Consulting
In this episode of Herd Report, Scott Beck sits down with Chris Earl of CK6 Consulting and Bid on Beef to break down the biggest takeaways from this year’s bull and female sale season. Chris shares what he saw across the country, including stronger buyer demand, the growing importance of service and communication, and how online bidding has become a major force in today’s cattle market. He also discusses the traits that stood out most in the sale ring, from feet and structure to functional phenotype and semen production, and highlights several standout programs making a real impact in the industry. Along the way, Chris reflects on the importance of building a brand, staying competitive, and helping good people succeed in a business that continues to evolve. The conversation also dives into Bid on Beef and Chris’s perspective on moving away from commodity pricing toward premium, limited, value-driven marketing. It’s a thoughtful, high-energy look at where the Angus business is headed and what it takes to win in today’s cattle industry.
13 Aug 2026
Harris Angus Summer Visit
Herd Report visits Harris Angus in Ottawa, Kansas for a laid-back summer tour with Billy Harris, Rod Harris, Justin Hobbs, and World Champion Auctioneer Matt Lowery. With no sale pressure on the horizon, the crew takes a relaxed drive through the entire operation — from spring heifer calves and replacement heifers to fall and yearling bulls — soaking in what Harris Angus has quietly been building.
The conversation dives deep into the Limestone Donna Y546 cow family, sparking a live call-in from Dallas Woltemath, who shares the remarkable origin story of J311 — the foundational donor behind today's Donna legacy. The group also breaks down the standout individuals spotted on the tour, including impressive Regard and Significant progeny, a full brother-in-blood to Cherokee, and a Coalition bull co-owned with Hunter Shrewsbury that's turning heads.
Matt Lowery praises Harris Angus for its rare consistency in type and kind across sire groups, and the crew gets candid on bull development philosophy, feet and feed management, and why running bulls lean at grass pays dividends at sale time. Plus, Billy previews exciting upcoming matings — including a Renovation x 080 flush and Cherokee x Y546 cross — and shares news of a major facility expansion coming this fall.
Oh, and Matt finally settles the score on who caught the biggest halibut in Alaska.
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