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CattleUSA Daily
CattleUSA Daily delivers fast, factual insight into cattle markets, sale barn results, and beef industry trends across the U.S. Hosted by producers and professionals who live the business, each episode breaks down feeder and fat cattle prices, futures movement, packer demand, weather impacts, and export shifts shaping today’s beef economy. From ranch-level realities to national market drivers, CattleUSA Daily is the trusted source for livestock news, market analysis, and ag insight that helps…
Episodes
CattleUSA Daily393: How to Disagree Without Dividing the Cattle Industry
On today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren discusses one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture today: how to disagree without creating…
CattleUSA Daily392: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling: Who Wins and Who Pays? With Jaclyn Wilson
On today’s episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes Jaclyn Wilson for a candid conversation about Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling…
CattleUSA Daily391: Cattle Market in Limbo: What Producers Need to Watch This Fall with Samantha Cozza-Wright
On today’s episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright back to break down the latest cattle market, including…
CattleUSA Daily390: Mentorship Could Be the Cattle Industry's Greatest Investment with Wes Shaw
The future of the cattle industry depends on more than strong markets and good genetics, it depends on the next generation of producers stepping up to lead. In…
CattleUSA Daily389: The Future of Wildfire Prevention Starts with Cattle Ranchers with Kaitlynn Glover
With millions of acres already burned this year, wildfire has become one of the biggest challenges facing cattle producers across the West. In this episode of…
CattleUSA Daily388: Does Agriculture Have a Communication Problem or a Listening Problem?
For years, agriculture has been encouraged to "tell its story," investing countless hours into advocacy, education, and consumer outreach. But what if the…
CattleUSA Daily387: Lauren & Samantha Debate MCOOL: Is It Good for Cattle Producers?
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) is once again one of the most talked-about topics in the cattle industry, with producers debating whether it would…
CattleUSA Daily386: Are We Doing Enough to Keep Young Producers in Agriculture?
Young people aren't the problem. In fact, they're showing up every day with passion, work ethic, and a desire to build a future in agriculture. The real…
CattleUSA Daily385: How Cattle Buyers Determine What Your Cows Are Worth with Michael Pilot
Ever wondered what happens after your cull cows leave the farm or how cattle buyers determine what they're worth? In this episode, Lauren sits down with…
CattleUSA Daily384: Weather Outlook: Heat Waves, Drought & What's Coming Next with Gary Lezack
From triple-digit temperatures and lingering drought to harvest conditions and hurricane season, weather continues to play a major role across cattle country…
CattleUSA Daily383: Trends the Beef Industry Needs to Leave Behind
Every industry evolves, and the beef industry is no exception. While there are countless things to celebrate about agriculture—from its resilience and…
CattleUSA Daily382: The Truth Behind This Week's Cattle Market Scare with Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle market saw no shortage of headlines this week, but once the initial reaction settled, the conversation became much more about the bigger picture. In…
CattleUSA Daily381: Legacy vs. Habit: What Are You Actually Passing Down?
Today Lauren explores the difference between legacy and habit, challenging ranch families to ask an important question: Are we passing down wisdom, or simply…
CattleUSA Daily380: Southern Border Reopens: What It Means for the Cattle Market with Samantha Cozza-Wright
The cattle industry saw one of its biggest headlines of the year as the USDA announced a phased reopening of the southern border to Mexican cattle. In this…
CattleUSA Daily379: Grazing California's Public Lands: Partnerships & Conservation with Thomas Workman
Grazing on public lands often sparks debate, but in California, innovative partnerships between ranchers, conservation organizations, and public agencies are…
CattleUSA Daily378: Understanding Risk in a Volatile Cattle Market with Luke Frantz
Volatility has become the new normal in today's cattle market, leaving many producers wondering how to make confident marketing decisions in an ever-changing…
CattleUSA Daily377: Beef on Dairy: A Growing Opportunity to Maximize Value with Russell Carrell
Beef-on-dairy cattle have quickly become one of the most talked about segments of the cattle industry, creating new opportunities for producers. In this…
CattleUSA Daily376: Is the Cattle Market Finally Bottoming Out? with Samantha Cozza-Wright
After weeks of steep declines in both the feeder and live cattle markets, producers are asking some questions. In today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily…
CattleUSA Daily375: The Legacy of Jerry Speck: A Life Dedicated to America's Cattle Producers with Mark Speck
Mr. Jerry Speck dedicated nearly seven decades to serving cattle producers, building relationships, and strengthening one of Nebraska's most respected…
CattleUSA Daily374: Is the Drought Finally Ending? Fall Weather Forecast with Gary Lezak
Summer weather has been anything but predictable across cattle country, and producers are already looking ahead to what the rest of the season—and even…
CattleUSA Daily373: How Better Grazing Decisions Lead to More Profitable Ranches with Allie Fillingim
On this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren welcomes back Allie Fillingim to discuss the management decisions that can make or break a ranching…
CattleUSA Daily372: The Truth About Beef Labels, Meat Quality & Consumer Misconceptions with Spencer Tindel
Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren is joined by meat scientist Spencer Tindel for a wonderfully insightful conversation that takes listeners from…
CattleUSA Daily370: How to Make More Money Without Owning More Cattle: Farm-to-Table Marketing with Jim Kraus
What if the key to making more money isn't buying more cows, but creating more value from the ones you already own? In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily…
CattleUSA Daily371: Why Cattle Producers Are Rejecting Inaccurate Reports with Samantha Cozza-Wright
Today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast dives into a week for the cattle market as Lauren welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright back to break down the latest…
CattleUSA Daily369: The Damage Wildfires Are Doing to Your Cattle with Dr. Juliana Ranches
Wildfires don't just threaten fences and pasture but they can have lasting impacts on cattle health, performance, and profitability long after the flames are…
CattleUSA Daily368: The Man Who Changed Cattle Marketing Forever with Superior Livestock Auction's Jim Odle
In this special Hall of Fame edition of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with 2026 Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame inductee Jim Odle, the visionary…
CattleUSA Daily367: What Nearly 50 Years in the Sale Barn Can Teach Every Producer with Dwayne Mayes
What can nearly five decades in the livestock marketing business teach today's cattle producers? In the first episode of our 2026 Cattle Marketing Hall of Fame…
CattleUSA Daily366: The Hard Truth About Today's Cattle Market with Bryson Wright
In today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with feedlot manager and risk management professional Bryson Wright for an honest…
CattleUSA Daily365: Could Virtual Fencing Save Cattle Ranchers Time, Money, and Labor? with Bridger Talbot
Could virtual fencing become one of the biggest technological advancements in modern ranching? On today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits…
CattleUSA Daily364: The World Cup Is Creating a Huge Opportunity for U.S. Beef with Samantha Cozza Wright
Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, host Lauren Moylan welcomes Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another relatively quiet week in the cattle markets, what…
CattleUSA Daily363: The Weather Divide Is Growing Across Cattle Country with Gary Lezack
What does the rest of the summer have in store for cattle country? On this week's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, meteorologist Gary Lezak joins…
CattleUSA Daily362: What Producers Should Watch After the Holiday Weekend with Samantha Cozza-Wright
Is the cattle market losing steam, or is this week's pullback simply a healthy pause? On this week's Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes back…
CattleUSA Daily361: Why Canadian Cattle Matter More Than Most U.S. Producers Realize with Curtis Vander Heyden
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Canadian cattle producer Curtis Vander Heyden for a conversation about the similarities—and important…
CattleUSA Daily360: Before You Buy More Cows, Fix These 10 Things First
On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in the cattle business: that improving profitability always requires…
CattleUSA Daily359: The Dirty Secret About Who Really Controls the Cattle Market… Packers Exposed
On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by cattle market analyst John Campbell for one of the most eye-opening conversations yet about who really…
CattleUSA Daily358: Stretching Grass Isn't the Goal, Protecting Your Operation Is
When drought sets in, most producers aren't just trying to stretch grass, they're trying to stretch time. Time until the next rain, the next flush of growth…
CattleUSA Daily357: 7 Hidden Costs Quietly Killing Ranch Profit
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren dives into one of the most overlooked topics in the cattle business: the hidden costs that slowly erode…
CattleUSA Daily356: Cash Cattle Hit New Highs While Risks Keep Building with Dan and Samantha
Dan Gerhold and Samantha Cozza-Wright join Lauren once again today for a deep dive into the cattle market as prices continue pushing into uncharted territory…
CattleUSA Daily355: The Next 60 Days Could Make or Break This Year's Crop with Gary Lezack
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by meteorologist Gary Lezak for a timely look at the weather patterns shaping the remainder of the growing…
CattleUSA Daily354: Why It's Harder Than Ever to Get Started in the Cattle Business with Dr. Jennifer Hammack
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Dr. Jennifer Hammack, agriculture instructor at Western Oklahoma State College and lifelong cattle…
CattleUSA Daily353: Everyone Wants to Know: When Does the Cattle Market Finally Break? with Samantha Cozza-Wright
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss the latest developments in the cattle market following a week of…
CattleUSA Daily352: If Agriculture Doesn't Tell Its Story, Someone Else Will with Josie Holland
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by writer, event producer, and agricultural communicator Josie Holland for a conversation about the power…
CattleUSA Daily351: From Show Cattle to Commercial Herds, Everyone Wants Better Cattle with Taylor Sterzbach
Lauren is joined by Taylor Stertzbach on today's episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast. Taylor is a sales manager at PBS Animal Health and co-owner of a…
CattleUSA Daily350: Heat Stress Could Be the Next Big Challenge for Cattle Country with Gary Lezack
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by meteorologist Gary Lezak to discuss the weather extremes developing across cattle country as summer…
CattleUSA Daily349: Why Consumers Buy Beef for the Experience, Not Just the Meal with Cheryl DeVuyst
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to discuss how consumer expectations are changing and…
CattleUSA Daily348: A South Texas Rancher's Reality Check on New World Screwworm with Allie Fillingim
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by South Texas rancher Allie Fillingim for a boots-on-the-ground conversation about New World Screwworm and…
CattleUSA Daily347: Screwworm Panic Sends Markets Into Another Tailspin with Samantha Cozza-Wright
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright to discuss another wild week in the cattle market following the confirmation of…
CattleUSA Daily346: Could GPS Ear Tags Change the Way We Manage Cattle Forever? with Dr. Megan Van Emon
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Montana State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Megan Van Emon to discuss the research…
CattleUSA Daily345: A Major June Storm Pattern Is Taking Shape & Could Change the Rest of Summer with Gary Lezack
On today's episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the one and only Gary Lezak to discuss the major weather pattern developing across much of…
CattleUSA Daily344: Screwworm Confirmed in Texas… Should Cattle Producers Be Worried? with John Campbell
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by John Campbell to discuss the breaking news that a case of New World Screwworm has officially been…
CattleUSA Daily343: Livestock Risk Protection: What Every Cattle Producer Needs to Know in 2026 with Samantha Cozza-Wright
Samantha Cozza-Wright joins Lauren once again on today's episode for a deep dive into Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and the major changes cattle producers…
CattleUSA Daily342: The Fundamentals Are Bullish... So Why Is the Cattle Market Falling? with Samantha Cozza-Wright
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Samantha Cozza-Wright for another cattle market update as volatility continues to dominate the…
CattleUSA Daily341: Drought Doesn’t Ruin Ranches Overnight… Bad Decisions Do
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren tackles one of the toughest realities facing cattle producers across the country: drought. More specifically, the…
CattleUSA Daily340: What 44 Days Around the World Taught This Nebraska Rancher with Jaclyn Wilson
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Nebraska cattle producer Jaclyn Wilson for a wide ranging conversation about ranch succession, global…
CattleUSA Daily339: The Summer Weather Warning Every Cattle Rancher Needs to Hear with Gary Lezack
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined once again by meteorologist Gary Lezak to break down what cattle producers and agricultural operations…
CattleUSA Daily338: Last Week’s Selloff Has Us Asking: Is the Cattle Market Crashing? With Samantha Cozza-Wright
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined once again by Samantha Cozza-Wright to break down last week’s volatile cattle market selloff and answer the…
CattleUSA Daily337: The Future of Beef Is in the Hands of the Next Generation with Wes Shaw
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Wes Shaw, a fifth generation Texas cattle rancher and Texas Tech student currently pursuing a future in…
CattleUSA Daily336: The Truth About “Clean Beef” and Why Consumers Are So Misled with Kayli Clawson
Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast Lauren is joined by guest Kayli Clawson of Leon River Premium Beef to discuss growing consumer confusion around beef…
CattleUSA Daily335: Million Acre Ranches, Crocodiles & Wagyu… Welcome to Australian Beef Production with Matt Brown
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Australian beef producer and consultant Matt Brown for a super fascinating conversation about cattle…
CattleUSA Daily334: Packers Exposed & the Truth About Who Really Controls the Cattle Market with John Campbell
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined once again by the one and only John Campbell to break down the latest cash cattle market trends, drought…