Episodes

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 t...

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 pheno...

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 ...

Cattlemen's Holiday Sale by Musgrave Angus | August 29th – Pittsfield, Illinois Get ready for one of the season's most anticipated cattle sale events! In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Musgrave, Melvin Musgrave, and Eil Musgrave of the Musgrave family, along with Chris Earl of CK6 Consulting, to preview the upcoming Musgrave Cattlemen's Holiday Sale taking place August 29th in Pittsfield, Illinois. The group discusses what buyers and sellers can expect at this year's sale, the quality of c...

Herd Report visits Koupal's B&B Angus in Dante, South Dakota for a summer ranch tour with Bud Koupal. Scott and Bud walk through the cow herd and calf crop, breaking down sire groups — including Conviction, Diverse, Herdsman, Iceberg, and Resolution — and what to expect heading into the 2027 bull sale. They talk about Bud's breeding philosophy: functional, complete cattle built for the commercial cattleman, not just the numbers on paper. The conversation also touches on a tough, dry summer in th...

Most cattle breeders overlook the hidden power of rotational grazing and native grasses—until now. In this episode, Scott Beck visits Jake & Cody Hauschel of Rockin’ Hattle Company to uncover how two young, innovative farmers are transforming their land and herd using adaptive management, cover crops, and native species recovery. The results? Flawless pastures, thriving wildlife, and cattle in prime shape—showing that the future of profitable, sustainable cattle raising is within reach for anyon...

On this episode of Herd Report we travel to World Champion Auctioneer Matt Lowery’s in Burwell,Ne to discuss what we both saw in the 2026 bull sale season . We talk about the Bulls and ranches we both visited . I also got to tour Matt’s cattle at the ranch and wow what a set of commercial cattle and he’s got some the best registered angus bulls you can find . Hope you enjoy the episode . Let’s Get To It !!

Herd Report recently traveled to southeast Oklahoma for The Boys From Oklahoma Field Days, and what an incredible event it was! Cattle producers from across the country—both commercial cattlemen and seedstock breeders—came together for a day of learning, networking, and great conversation. This special episode features a LIVE audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask "The Boys From Oklahoma" their questions directly. Joining me for the discussion are Josh Eaves of Eaves Angus, Kelly ...

Scott Beck takes the Herd Report Spotlight Series to Bowen, Illinois, for a visit with Mike McClellan and Steve Peterson at Panther Creek Ranch ahead of their upcoming April 4 sale. This conversation centers on the real-world approach behind Panther Creek—raising cattle that work for commercial producers. Mike and Steve talk through how decades of steady progress, customer relationships, and honest selection have shaped their herd. They also walk through what sets this year’s offering apart, inc...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Mullen, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with David Kraye of Kraye Angus ahead of their annual bull sale, April 4th, in the heart of the Sandhills. Scott gets an inside look at a program built around practical, functional cattle designed to thrive in tough range conditions. From soundness and longevity to maternal strength and real-world performance, Kraye Angus focuses on cattle that can go out and work. The conversation highlights the ranch’s multi-ge...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Stuart, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Kerwin Red Angus ahead of their March 25 bull sale in Bassett, Nebraska. Scott sits down with JD Kerwin and Steve Meyer to talk about the genetics behind their program, the cow families driving their success, and the Red Angus and black-red carrier bulls featured in this year’s offering.

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Ottawa, Kansas, where Scott Beck visits Harris Angus Ranch ahead of their upcoming bull sale on March 28, 2026. Scott sits down with Rodney and Billy Harris along with Justin Hobbs to talk about the program’s evolution from commercial cattle roots to a growing Angus seedstock operation. They also discuss the breeding approach behind Harris Angus, the importance of fertility and longevity, and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.

The Herd Report Spotlight Series travels to Riverton, Nebraska, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Bartels Angus Ranch ahead of their annual production sale on March 17, 2026. Scott sits down with the Bartels family to talk about the history of their program, their commercial cattle roots, and the philosophy behind producing balanced, practical Angus genetics. They also discuss the cattle featured in this year’s sale offering and the traits that continue to drive the Bartels breeding progr...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Griggsville, Illinois, where Scott Beck visits with the team at Musgrave Angus ahead of their 31st Annual Spring Sale on March 21, 2026. Scott sits down with Melvin, Andy and Tyler Musgrave along with Chris Earl to talk about the history of the program, the cow families behind their success and the genetics featured in this year’s sale offering.

The 51st Annual Total Performance Production Sale at Wagonhammer Ranches is right around the corner, and on this edition of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, host Scott Beck travels to Albion, Nebraska, to learn more about the program behind the cattle. Wagonhammer Ranches will host their annual sale Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m., featuring 190 bulls along with a select group of elite open heifers. This year’s offering includes: • 153 Angus bulls • 37 Simmental and SimAngus bulls • 34 elite open...

In this Herd Report Spotlight Series, host Scott Beck travels to Hay Springs, Nebraska, to visit with Seth and Katie Stock of Stock Angus ahead of their upcoming bull sale. The Stock Angus Bull Sale is set for March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MST at Sheridan Livestock in Rushville, Nebraska, featuring a powerful lineup of Angus bulls backed by strong cow families, sound structure, and functional genetics designed for real-world cattle producers. During the visit, Scott tours the program, studies the...

The Genetic Opportunity Bull Sale is set for Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m. CT in Purdum, Nebraska — and this is a set of Angus bulls you need to see. In this Herd Report Spotlight, Scott sits down with David Medeiros of Rancho Casino Angus and Tyson Cox of Cox Ranch to talk about the philosophy behind their program: calving ease, performance, maternal strength, and proven genetics stacked deep in the pedigree. You’ll hear about: The consistency behind the Bomber × Constable program Multi-generation...

Herd Report host Scott Beck is on location in North Platte, Nebraska at TD Angus with Trey Wasserburger for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about bull sales in the country. TD Angus will sell 400+ Angus bulls on March 20 at the ranch — including 160 fall bulls, 240 yearlings, 1,000 commercial females and ranch horses. The sale will also stream live on LiveAg. In this Spotlight Series episode, Trey explains: Why docility and feet are driving demand right now The balancing act between ranc...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to northeast Kansas to visit with the Hauschel family of Rockin’ H Cattle Company ahead of their 3rd Annual Production Sale on March 22, 2026. This is a program built on real-world functionality. Fertility. Longevity. Structure. Cows that last. If you sell calves by the pound and build cows to last, this episode is for you.

T-Bone Angus is celebrating 70 years of raising registered Angus cattle — and their 30th Annual Brookhouser T-Bone Angus Bull Sale is set for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Atkinson Livestock Market in Atkinson, Nebraska In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we visit the ranch just west of Brunswick, Nebraska, with Alex Brookhouser to walk through a powerful set of bulls built for longevity, maternal strength, structural integrity and real-world performance.

What happens when two longtime A.I. and seedstock professionals decide the industry needs a better way? On this episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Breeder Link founders Lex Carter and Robert Whitacre to talk about their breeder-driven, owner-operated semen marketing company focused on real-world, maternally built cattle. With decades of experience at major A.I. studs, Lex and Robert saw a gap in the industry. Too many good bulls were being overlooked. Too much emphasis was being placed on ...

This week on Herd Report, we travel to Amherst, Colorado to spotlight Vision Angus and their powerful, maternal-focused Angus program. Brent and Austin Veesenmeyer are building cattle with a clear vision: functional, fault-free, profit-driven genetics that work for commercial cattlemen. Their focus is simple — strong cows first. The bulls are the byproduct. From standout Judgment sons and elite Deep Water progeny to a jaw-dropping set of Craftsman calves and a special Armstrong flush, this offer...

The Herd Report Spotlight Series heads to Linwood, Nebraska, for a visit with Macholan Angus ahead of their 6th Annual Production Sale.

The Heart of the Herd Sale is set for March 4th at 1 PM at the Rawlins County Fairgrounds in Atwood, Kansas — and Klein Ranch is bringing a powerful set of Simmental and SimAngus genetics. In this Spotlight Series episode of Herd Report, we sit down with Heath Klein of Klein Ranch to break down the program, the philosophy, and the bulls that are built to work in real-world commercial environments. From all-purpose and terminal sires to maternal standouts and calving-ease options, this offering i...