Carrie Veselka visits with Theo Beaumount, Senior Enterprise Sales Manager at Halter, joined by California ranchers Lauren Sizemore and Teal Cody. They discuss the real-life application of virtual fencing and the adoption of technology into day-to-day ranch management. The podcast crew also welcomes Progressive Cattle summer intern Taryn Cox, and tests their knowledge of global export markets and cattle inventory numbers against the 2025 Beef Stats poster, included in the July issue of Progressive Cattle.

In this episode of the Progressive Cattle Podcast, Ted and Elizabeth join the show to unpack key management strategies for today’s beef producers. From the benefits of value-added programs to cow size and forage demand, the conversation offers practical insights for optimizing herd performance. The discussion also dives into the importance of water quality—especially during drought—and the surprising costs of horn flies. Whether you’re evaluating inputs or planning for the season ahead, this episode is full of timely, actionable takeaways.

This episode is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.

Abby speaks with T.R. Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission, about the threat of New World screwworm and the closure of the border to live cattle imports from Mexico. Tyrell talks with Dawn Hnatow from Cattle Up Stockmanship about reducing stress on livestock and workers through better communication with those animals. And the Progressive Cattle crew tell branding and fence building stories.