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Cattle Connect

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 127

The Cattle ConnectPodcast is brought to you by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Tune in weekly for for beef industry news and to get to know the ACA!

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Meet Caleb Cook: 2026-2027 AJCA President

Episode 73

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 16:56

In this junior cattlemen-focused episode, host Bailey Watson sits down with Caleb Cook, newly elected 2026–2027 president of the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Caleb shares his journey from FFA and the show ring to serving on the AJCA board, along with his goals for growing membership and making the most of his year as president.

They also discuss how young cattlemen can get involved in AJCA leadership, AJCA events taking place this year, and Caleb’s advice for youth looking to find their place in the beef industry.

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Farming, Finances, Family and the Future ft. Drs. Mykel Taylor and Kelli Russell

Season 3 · Episode 33

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 24:47

In this episode of Cattle Connect, Auburn researchers Drs. Mykel Taylor and Kelli Russell discuss findings from the 2025 Alabama Farm Poll, which gathered responses from nearly 400 producers across the state. The conversation covers farmer quality of life, financial pressures and household adaptations, succession planning and retirement concerns, and the optimism producers still hold for Alabama agriculture.

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Tackling Fall Weeds ft. Dr. David Russell

Season 3 · Episode 33

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 38:35

On this episode of Cattle Connect, Dr. David Russell of Alabama Extension walks through the fall weeds Alabama cattle producers should watch for, how to identify them, and practical timing and control options.

He stresses the importance of maintaining healthy forage stands, taking soil samples and using the right herbicide at the right time to set pastures up for success next spring.

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Checkin' on the Checkoff: The Not-So-Lazy Days of Summer

Episode 72

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 38:53

On this episode of our Checkin’ on the Checkoff series, hosts Michael Smith and Bailey Watson look back at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s summer checkoff activities. From targeted digital advertising to in-person outreach at minor league ballparks, they highlight how the ACA kept beef front and center throughout summer grilling season.

They also cover education and youth efforts across the state, including BQA Train the Trainer sessions for ag teachers, the 20th Annual AJCA Roundup, YCLP Class XIII’s second session and upcoming Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s field days.

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You Can't Buy Showmanship ft. Heather Welper

Episode 71

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 22:53

2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Educational Speaker Heather Welper - a Texas native, agriculture communicator, show stock producer and industry advocate - joins the Cattle Connect podcast to share her "You Can’t Buy Showmanship" philosophy. This concept emphasizes that a determined mentality and hard work often contribute far more value to exhibitors' experiences than price tags on their animals. She shares how this concept affected her show journey and offers practical insight into how youth, producers, parents and mentors can help grow this mindset - and other critical skills - in the next generation of agricultural leaders.

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From Stockyard Roots to National Screens: The Reach of Elite Livestock ft. Jerry Etheredge & Hardin Utsey

Episode 70

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 22:24

In this episode, Erin visits with Elite Livestock Marketing Group's Jerry Etheredge and Harden Utsey about the journey from traditional stockyard auctions to a growing cattle video auction business. They discuss the team’s history, adding a partnership with Live Ag, monthly nationwide sales, services for purebred and commercial producers and the benefits of working with local representatives who know the industry.

Tune in to learn how Elite markets cattle to a wider buyer base, hear about upcoming sales and their new Hope Hull headquarters, and find out how to connect with their team for marketing, farm visits and risk-management resources.

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The Land, The Legacy, The Holmestead Company ft. Charles & Cooper Holmes

Season 3 · Episode 28

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 54:43

In this special-edition episode of Cattle Connect, ACA intern Abby Burgess interviews Charles and Cooper Holmes of the Holmestead Company in Perry County, one of Alabama’s 13 designated Bicentennial Farms. They share their family’s 200+ year history, how the farm adapted through generations, and the role of cattle, timber, and conservation in rebuilding and sustaining the land.

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Tagged For Greatness: From Countryside to Courthouse ft. Caroleene Dobson

Episode 69

Friday, July 17, 2026 • Duration 22:05

While beef production is the backbone of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, scholarships through the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation reach students beyond traditional agricultural pathways associated with the cattle industry in hopes of building a stronger future for generations to come. Caroleene Dobson, a past Tagged for Greatness scholarship recipient, joins host Josie Jones to discuss how the program played a role in keeping her involved in agriculture through law school, a successful career as an attorney, and a current political campaign. Listen to learn more about her fond memories from a childhood spent on her close-knit family's cow‑calf operation, her journey to law school, how her real estate practice serves rural landowners and producers across the state, and the role an agriculture background played in Caroleene's decision to run for Alabama's next Secretary of State.

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The Power in a Pair of Eyes ft. Dr. Tony Frazier

Season 3 · Episode 26

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 45:09

On this episode of Cattle Connect, Alabama State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier provides an update on the New World screwworm (NWS) — a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of mammal hosts. He explains the fly's life cycle, past eradication efforts, current detections and response actions in Texas, available treatments, and how producers can spot and report suspicious cases.

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Alabama Primary Unpacked ft. Matthew Durdin

Season 3 · Episode 25

Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 38:03

Host Erin Beasley sits down with Matthew Durdin of the Alabama Farmers Federation to break down Alabama's intense primary season, explain key outcomes, and preview what's at stake in the November General Election.

They discuss notable wins like Corey Hill and Katherine Robertson, the surge in incumbent challenges, the role of grassroots outreach and candidate training, the impact of social media versus real-world relationships, and what voters should expect as campaigns shift toward November 3rd.

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