In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International traveling to Listowel, Ireland to talk with Lucie & Johan Walsh of Boiheamach Farms.  Earlier in the day a local new crew was onsite to interview Lucie and John's farm and talk about Lowline cattle.  They have the second herd to their knowledge of Lowline Cattle.  The herd started with the purchase of embryos from the McIntosh Creek Lowlines in Australia.  They recently had what would be the first Red Lowline calf in Ireland.  John shares the timeline and reasoning for getting into the breed and what they look to as they build in the future.  In addition John shares about farming in Ireland.  To find out more about their farm, look up Boiheamach on facebook.  You can also find out on the show Ear to the Ground on the RTE network to watch their interview.  If not posted check back for an update for the link.Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at [email protected].

In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Dustin Bender and Eric Kyllo to wrap up the series on Record Keeping.  Dustin brings some worksheets from his operation for calf production weights, preg checking and evaluating bull data.  They each break down how they would break down for their individual operations.  Eric emphasis's applying the data back to the financial statement.  This is a  long episode, hope you enjoy it.Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be contacted at [email protected].

In this episode on the series of Record Keeping 2 of 3, host Curtis Ohlde sits down again with Eric Kyllo and Dustin Bender to take a deep dive into production records each use and how they are utilized in their programs and how these records are evaluated and and tie back into episode one of the Financial Plan.  This episode runs a little longer than most.  This episode focus's on the cow/calf side of the operation.  Be sure to check out episode 18 where they discuss the financial records.  Episode 21 will go over the Feeder/Stocker/Finisher portion and if time allows breeding.  If  time is limited we'll go into a 4th episode for the series of Record Keeping.Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and we can reached at [email protected]

In this Bonus Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King.  Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows and other activities.  Allyssa also gives us a glimpse of the new American Royal Facility that is under construction and looking at opening dates.  In addition Allyssa gives an overview of all exhibitors and entries for the American Royal.For more information about the American Royal check out events and their new home on the website.  https://www.americanroyal.com/To watch the shows go to, https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and can be reached at [email protected]

In this episode 1 of 2 over record keeping, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Eric Kyllo of Minnesota who in addition to being an American Aberdeen Breeder is also a business owner and consultant.  Dustin Bender also stops in.  They discuss the importance of keeping good financial records and planning.  Some of the areas they discuss are Production vs. Financial Records, Net Worth/Balance Sheet, Income Statement/Budget, Business Plan, Working the Plan and the importance of having a good Tax Account familiar with Agriculture.  Tune in for the next episode as they take a deep dive into production records.Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and can be reached at [email protected]

In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef.  Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech.  Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to and call Wabaunsee County Kansas of the Flint Hills home.  Today they run Stocker Cattle, Cow/Calf and have a retail store for their own beef in Alma, Kansas.  Wrenn also share some of the dues and don't to starting a retail business.For more information about Pacheco Beef, check our their Facebook page or go to their website.  https://www.shoppachecobeef.com/Aberdeen Barn Talk is  a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C.  If you would like to reach out to us, email [email protected].

In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down to do a Nutrition 101 with Twig Marston.  Twig tells of his background then they dive into what makes a ruminant a  ruminant.  They also discuss the stomachs that make up a ruminant and there respective function.  In addition they discuss various nutrients and feed additive.  Tune in for additional information as they continue deeper dives into nutrition.

Today's Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk is a sharing from the  The Cattle Call and brings awareness to the Flint Hills of Kansas and one way of doing that is with Symphony in the Flint Hills.  The Cattle Call Host, Curtis Ohlde attends this years 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills and has the opportunity to interview Sandy Carlson the event manager and Mike Holder a retired County Extension Agent from  Chase & Morris County.  Symphony in the Flint Hills is more than just one event as there are various events throughout the year.  This years Signature Event was held June 10th at the Wade Pasture near Eskridge, Kansas.  Activities started at 2 o'clock with Presentations from various speakers, covered wagon rides, stories by local musicians and poets and dancing.  At sunset (6:30 pm) the Kansas City Symphony began playing along with vocals by Connie Dover.  The concert concluded with a roundup by local Cowboys & Cowgirls bringing the yearling stockers who called the pasture their summer home by the concert attendees.  For some, to watch the cattle rounded up and drove around the concert is their number one reasons for attending.  Dancing and other activities concluded the night.  Stargazing is one of the annual events however due to the overcast clouds was cancelled for this year.Prior to the concert, Curtis had the opportunity to sit by a couple from Oklahoma City.  He asked, how many years have you been coming and why do you come.  Their answer was this was just the second year and last year was cancelled early due to storms.  As to why they simply gestured with their hands scanning over the Flint Hills with the question; who would want to miss this.For more information on the Symphony in the Flint Hills.https://symphonyintheflinthills.org/For  article from Farm Talk News about Mike Holder's Service as a Kansas Extension Agent Serving Chase County.https://www.farmtalknews.com/news/chase-county-agent-mike-holder-retires-from-record-career-serving-kansas-extension/article_89c85144-2e61-11eb-9277-774e56640ef6.html

In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk a episode 2 of 2 Curtis and Dustin discuss current events and Junior Nationals in McCook, Nebraska along with June being Dairy Month and up and comping episode topics.  Then continue on with Curtis, Todd and  Dustin catching up on what is going on in their areas, discuss some current events and layout how things are going for their respective operations for rest of the year.  Todd shares with us his recent trip to Ireland, golf and Guinness.  Junior Nationals for American Aberdeen's is coming up in June and a great opportunity to meet not only fellow breeders, juniors and cattle but check out some great cattle country in the McCook, Nebraska area.

In this weeks Episode, Curtis and Todd are joined for Doc Talk with Heath Heyden of Northwest Iowa.  They catch up on some current events and what is goin on in their respective regions.  Then discuss vaccinations for Bred Heifers, Wet Cows, Bulls and Calves.  Going over Killed and Modified Live Vaccines along with primary differences and concerns with using MLV if close to breeding time.  They also discuss worming and fly prevention and various options.  In addition they discuss some concerns coming up with the new requirements for Antibiotic use and purchasing in June.Referenced in the podcast, Angus Underground with Tom Brook.  A detailed approach to vaccines.  https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/episodes/herd-health-with-tom-brooks-jFnZqRF5