Cattle Connect

A Good Calf Crop Starts Before Weaning ft. Dr. Maggie Justice

In this episode Dr. Maggie Justice explains why producing a successful calf crop begins long before weaning day. She highlights cow health and body condition scoring, rec

Deadlines, Due Dates & Decisions

Hosts Kayla Greer and Erin Beasley share an update on association activity as 2026 closes— covering elections, upcoming events, and member opportunities.

Checkin' on the Checkoff: Partnerships in Action

Join Kayla Greer and Bailey Watson as they unpack insights from the Partnerships in Action conference, revealing how national research guides Alabama's 2027 Beef Checkoff

Rainwater Ranch Gives Back: Blessings Beyond Beef ft. Coltin and Lauren Rainwater

As October Beef Month festivities continue, Cullman County producers Coltin and Lauren Rainwater share their unique road back to beef production and how the gift of an op

Food for Thought: Supplementation Strategies ft. Dr. Brandon Smith

On this episode, host Michael Smith sits down with Dr. Brandon Smith, an Auburn University ruminant nutritionist, to explain why mature summer forages can look green but

Behind the Scenes of Beef Promotion ft. Alabama Beef Influencer Kathy Adams Phillips

To kick off October Beef Month festivities in Alabama, host Josie chats with Kathy Adams Phillips — Alabama's "Beef Lady" and creator of Kathy's Southern Kitchen — as Kat

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