From his early years growing up as “Dr. Dan’s son” to paving his own way in the cattle business, Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., has always had a keen eye for cattle. Combining that with Angus tools, he grew his cow herd and his reputation in the business — and he shares many solid bits of wisdom from that growth in this episode. A long sought-after judge, Daniel has been all across the globe evaluating cattle and gives some insight on the show ring today. This conversation covers everything from raising kids in the Angus breed to looking back on a successful career.

HOSTS: Miranda Reiman and Mark McCully

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Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., grew up in the cattle business, active in the National Junior Angus Association and learning from his dad, Dan Daniel, who was a well-respected animal scientist. He attended the University of Georgia, met his wife, Beth, after graduation, and together they grew the Partisover Ranch from the ground up. Early on they made a purchase from Spur Ranch, which included the Burgess cow that most of their genetics still trace back to today. Daniel has judged cattle shows across the United States and globally, and he has a heart for sharing his industry knowledge and mentoring the next generation. Daniel and Beth raised their two children in the Angus business and now enjoy time with their grandchildren.

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SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Deer Valley Farms, where for more than 20 years, they've focused on the form and function needed to improve the bottom line. Join them on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. in Fayetteville, Tenn., for their 19th annual production sale. Check out what they have to offer, including 128 females and 136 18-month-old bulls.

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In this bonus episode, new American Angus Association president Jim Brinkley joins fellow Board members Darrell Stevenson and Ron Hinrichsen to recap Angus Convention, what they learned and the conversations had among Angus breeders in Kansas City.

The 142nd Annual Convention of Delegates concluded the weekend of education, fellowship and celebration. The group shares updates about newly elected leadership, strategic plans and what’s ahead.

HOST: Mark McCully

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Jim Brinkley, 2026 president and chairman, has served on the American Angus Association Board of Directors for the past seven years. Along with their children, Crystal and Justin, Brinkley and his wife, Sherry, own 1,300 acres and 400 registered Angus cattle at Brinkley Angus Ranch (BAR) near Milan, Mo.

Darrell Stevenson, 2026 vice president and vice chairman of the American Angus Association Board and native of White Sulphur Spring, Mont., holds strong ties to the Angus breed and a history of activity in the Montana Angus Association. In 2019 Stevenson and his wife, Sara, expanded from Hobson onto a new unit in White Sulphur Springs to establish a later-calving herd operating as Stevenson Down T. Although separated by a mountain range, Darrell continues to breed and market genetics with Stevenson Angus Ranch.

Ron Hinrichsen, director on the American Angus Association Board, has been involved in multiple sectors of the beef cattle industry throughout his professional career and is a third-generation Angus breeder. Ron and his wife, Lynne, established R&L Angus/Hinrichsen Ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas near Westmoreland, upon graduating from Kansas State University. While raising high-quality cattle, Ron and his wife, Lynne, have two children — Cale and Eva. Along with the cattle operation, Ron's professional career started in semen sales and later moved into animal health sales.

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HOSTS: Mark McCully and John Stika

GUEST: Gary Smith

Gary Smith had no plans to become a meat scientist.

In this episode, Smith shares how he found his path in the industry to dedicating more than six decades helping transform the beef industry through research, education and mentoring. He highlights how far the industry has come, including the development of vacuum packaging and the important work of the National Beef Quality Audit helping shape today’s quality-focused beef industry.

Smith also provides some insights on the future and the importance of delivering a consistent, quality eating experience for consumers.

GUEST: Oklahoma native Gary Smith, with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and a master’s in animal breeding, was tapped to fill a vacant meat science professor position at Texas A&M University where he completed a doctoral degree in meat science. Smith was at the forefront of industry-changing research, including studies on beef palatability, food safety, product packaging, beef shelf life, transoceanic shipment of meat, and food safety, including mitigation of E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria in packing plants. He has been an advocate of value-based marketing and worked to keep ranchers profitable. Alongside a team of researchers from Texas A&M and Colorado State University, Smith pioneered the National Beef Quality Audit. Other notable industry research projects include the International Beef Quality Audit, National Consumer Retail Beef Study and exploring USDA beef quality and yield grade standards.

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Ingram Angus is committed to producing high-quality, proven genetics that perform for real-world cattle producers. You’re invited to their Annual Production Sale on Friday, Nov. 7, on the farm in Pulaski, Tenn. For more information on some of the breed’s most proven cow families, visit ingramangus.com.

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