In the final NCBA 2025 episode, the editorial team shares a sneak peek of the March issue, and Carrie Veselka visits with Jared Knock of AgSpire about beef supply chain sustainability and helping operations make improvements from the ground up. David Cooper and Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, discuss the current state of beef exports and what lies ahead for global market conditions.

This episode is brought to you by the American-International Charolais Association.

More than anything, farmers and ranchers want to hear it straight. No gimmicks. No fluff. The truth and why it matters. So, when it comes to why their next bull should be a Charolais, let’s tell them how it is: Pounds matter and profit counts. From added weaning weight, more per head total calf value, increased yield of quality pounds with advancements in marbling, docility, and calving ease-Charolais bulls deliver the pounds that deliver your profit. View upcoming sales and the Power of Yield industry study at www.poundsmatter.com.

Season 6, Episode 5

Subscribed yet?

Don’t miss any of the conversations or banter between the Progressive Cattle Podcast team by subscribing to regular episodes. Listen in on regular monthly podcast episodes before the arrival of the print issue in your mailbox, and catch new insight from the sources, authors and contributors to Progressive Cattle we’ll be regularly visiting. Whether on the latest news, management topics, herd health, nutrition or grazing topics, the podcast is your regular invitation to listen in on ranching chatter wherever you are in the country. Subscribe now to be notified of new episodes.

Click here to find past episodes and quick links to subscribe on your favorite platform.