Cattle Connect

Your Offensive Playbook for Drought ft. Kent Stanford

Alabama Extension Specialist Kent Stanford sits down with host Kayla Greer to share practical drought planning strategies for cattle producers. Their conversation covers

Tagged For Greatness: From Show Ring to South Central Regional Manager ft. Trevor Haney

In this Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation (ACF) highlight episode, Trevor Haney (a past-Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association member and recipient of several ACF scholarshi

Past President Profiles: A Lifestyle Worth Protecting ft. Chuck Madaris

In this episode of Cattle Connect, ACA Past President Chuck Madaris of Lowndes County shares his story, talks about his service in the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, an

Meet Caleb Cook: 2026-2027 AJCA President

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. C

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

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

Tackling Fall Weeds ft. Dr. David Russell

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, an

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

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 activitie

You Can't Buy Showmanship ft. Heather Welper

2026 Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association Round-Up Educational Speaker Heather Welper - a Texas native, agriculture communicator, show stock producer and industry advoc

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

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 ca

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

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’

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

While beef production is the backbone of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, scholarships through the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation reach students beyond traditional ag

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

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

Alabama Primary Unpacked ft. Matthew Durdin

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

Hustle, Heart & Enduring the Hard Times ft. Tyler Watt

Behind the ACA's newest membership benefit with Watt Cattle Company's WW Livestock is a story that goes deeper than a discount. On this episode of Cattle Connect, host Mi

Breaking Down Alabama's Meat Inspection Program ft. Dr. Hannah Ennis

In this episode of Cattle Connect, Erin Beasley talks with Dr. Hannah Ennis from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries about the state's meat inspection prog

Runoff Rundown: Meet Alabama BeefPAC-Backed Candidates

In this election-focused episode of Cattle Connect, hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley interview Alabama BeefPAC-backed candidates Wes Allen (Lieutenant Governor), Kather

Checkin' on the Checkoff: From Spring Successes to Summer Sizzle

On this episode of our Checking in on the Checkoff series, hosts Bailey Watson and Michael Smith review spring Alabama Beef Checkoff activities, including stockyard visit

On the Road with the 2026 Regional Cattlemen’s Conferences

On this episode of Cattle Connect, hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley preview the 2026 Regional Cattlemen's Conferences — five local events across the state featuring reg

Beat the Alabama Heat: Protect Your Herd from Summer Stress

Host Erin Beasley sits in studio with Dr. Maggie Justice to discuss heat stress in beef cattle— explaining why humid Alabama summer nights make heat a major hidden perfor

Cultivating Leadership and Raising the Stakes ft. Mitchell Alexander

Host Michael Smith and guest Mitchell Alexander, chairman of the Young Cattlemen's Leadership Program (YCLP) Council, discuss the YCLP, sharing how the program builds lea