Herd Report
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.
Recent Episodes
Spotlight Series: TA Cattle’s Red Angus, Simmental and Angus Program …
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we travel to northeast Nebraska to visit TA Cattle, a Red Angus, Simmental, and Angus seedstock operation focused on fertility, structure, and longevity. Brothers Travis an...
Herd News: $400,000 Angus Bull, Cattlemen’s Congress Results & Hot Ca…
This week on Herd News, we recap Seedstock and commercial cattle results from January 4–11, headlined by a $430,000 Angus bull and multiple high-dollar sales at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. You’ll hear: Elite An...
49 Years of Consistency: Inside Koupal’s B&B Angus and Their 2026 Bul…
For nearly five decades, Koupal's B&B Angus has focused on one thing — building consistent, functional cattle backed by elite cow families. In this Herd Report Spotlight Series episode, Bryce Doeschot sits down with Bud Koupa...
Herd News Ep. 2: Seedstock Sales Recap, Strong Calf Markets & Industr…
In Episode 2 of Herd News, Scott Beck and Mallory Beck recap a light but telling seedstock sale week from December 29 through January 4, breaking down results from Angus bull and female sales across the country. The episode a...
Seed Stock Sales Report: Record Angus Prices & Breeding Trends Drivin…
This episode marks the first-ever installment of the Seed Stock Sales Report, a new series focused on tracking trends, results, and momentum across the seedstock cattle industry. In this debut episode, Scott Beck and Mallory ...
North Dakota Angus Association Select Sale: Bull & Female Preview wit…
In this Herd Report – Spotlight Series episode, host Scott Beck previews the upcoming North Dakota Angus Association Select Bull and Female Sale with insights from sale manager Logan Hoffman and Angus Association regional rep...
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Recent Blog Posts
The Current State of the Cattle Business: Insights from Penz Angus Ra…
The cattle business, a cornerstone of agriculture, is constantly evolving. Today’s ranchers face a unique set of challenges and opportunities, driven by market fluctuations, economic pressures, and the need for innovative breeding strategies. …
The Importance of Quality Genetics in Angus Breeding: Insights from A…
Welcome back to the blog! If you're passionate about Angus cattle, breeding, and the future of the beef industry, you're in the right place. Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's near and dear to my heart: the pivotal role of genetics in shap…
Decoding Bull Quality: What Makes Birch Creek Angus Bulls Stand Out?
Welcome to the blog, folks! Following up on our latest episode of The Herd Report Podcast, we're diving deep into what sets Birch Creek Angus apart in the world of cattle breeding. In "Birch Creek Angus: Bull Quality, Community & Commitment to t…