Hurricane Helene struck the Southern and Mid-Atlantic agricultural regions hard, leaving billions in damages. In response, Elizabeth Marshall of Glenmary Farms launched the Help Us, Help Them benefit auction on SaleRing.live to rally support for those impacted. In this episode, David talks with Elizabeth, volunteer Bethany Daigle, and Chris Mackey from the TN Ag Extension Service about how this auction can bring real relief to devastated farming communities.

Auction Details:

• Date: Monday, November 4th
• Bidding: Opens at 7 AM ET; extended bidding begins at 7 PM ET
• Funds Distribution: 100% of proceeds go directly to the Virginia Cattlemen's Foundation, Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee Fund, South Carolina Cattlemen's Foundation, North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, and Georgia Cattlemen's Foundation

Join us to support those hardest hit by bidding on unique items, with all proceeds directly aiding the agricultural community’s recovery.

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SaleRing.live

MontanaRanchAngus.com

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Elizabeth Marshall

Glenmary Farm

Bethany Daigle, Active Community Member/Volunteer

Chris Mackey, TN Ag Extension Service

cmackey@utk.edu

Quotes:

• “I had it on my heart to try to do something. … I felt like, given my position with SaleRing.live, there was a tool in my toolbox to help these people.” — Elizabeth [4:16]
• “It’s easy to look at something that’s miles and miles away and turn your head to it and think that it’s never going to impact you, and you may be the person at some point that needs that kind of help and outreach.” — David [7:13]
• “It’s a really humbling experience to see your town turn into ground zero.” — Bethany [15:00]
• “The one good thing about America is we are a society that takes care of our own.” — David [16:40]
• “Honestly, about 2% of the world is bad. The other 98% is really awesome.” — Chris [29:40]

The show kicks off with a heartfelt discussion about the devastating storms that recently hit the Southeast and East, sharing their concerns for friends, colleagues, and listeners. They also highlight the upcoming Help Us Help Them benefit sale on SaleRing.live, Monday, November 4th at 7 p.m. EST, aimed at supporting those affected. From there, the team discusses the pros and cons of bull test stations before answering listener questions about everything from optimizing embryo production to finding the right balance between maternal and terminal traits in breeding programs.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

Facebook @AngusUnderground

Instagram @AngusUnderground

Contact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.

Quotes:

• “Do not expect them to sell them for you, because that’s not what’s going to happen.” [26:21]
• “I think the heart, the heart of a bull test station… There’s no more appropriate time for that in this breed than right now. We need to be verifying cattle.” [28:04]
• “There is a difference. Do your research, because not every test station is created equal. Ultimately, as a breeder, you have to analyze where you are and where you want to go.” [31:17]
• “As long as that cow’s having a calf, sometimes you can get along pretty good.” [47:16]
• “Balance is what keeps people in business.” [52:28]
• “Raise some good cattle that don’t cause people problems, and that’s all the way from conception until it’s eaten on a plate." [52:28]

David is joined by returning guest Josh Stroh, a beef nutritionist from Hubbard Feeds. Josh talks about the critical aspects of bull development, from feeding protocols to achieving long-term herd success. Josh shares some great tips for maintaining gut health, optimizing feed intake, and managing bulls to ensure they're in peak condition for breeding. He also discusses how to avoid overfeeding, the importance of consistency in feeding schedules, and strategies for improving skeletal and muscle development.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Hubbard Feeds

BlueprintAnimalNutrition.com

CreekInsure.com

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

Facebook @AngusUnderground

Instagram @AngusUnderground

Contact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.

Quotes:

• “You want bulls that are muscular and masculine, not couch potatoes.” — David [10:07]
• “You’ve got to find that happy medium — get the right development and gain without making them too fat.” — David [10:23]
• “Bulls are athletes. We need to treat them like young men in football practice.” — Josh [11:32]
• “Consistency is key. Slow and steady wins the race.” — Josh [21:03]
• “Attention to detail is everything in this business.” — David [21:38]
• “Cattle are habitual. They have this internal clock, and consistency in feeding is everything.” — David [23:00]