In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Shannon Williams, an Extension Educator at the University of Idaho, discusses the crucial role of human resource management in ranch operations. She explores how setting S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, e Time-bound) goals, tracking key records, and prioritizing employee development can improve beef production efficiency. Learn how effective people management can make or break a ranch’s success. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"SMART goals are essential in ranching. If you don’t measure your progress, how do you know if you’re improving?"

Meet the guest:

Shannon Williams is an Extension Educator and County Chair at the University of Idaho Extension in Lemhi County. She holds a bachelor's degree in animal science and a master's in human resources from Utah State University. She brings years of leadership experience, including serving as Idaho BQA co-chair and editor for the Western Beef Resource Committee.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:46) Introduction
• (04:46) SMART goals in ranching
• (10:46) Aligning goals with ranch vision
• (14:21) Importance of record-keeping
• (19:08) Using data for decision-making
• (21:23) Employee management strategies
• (26:19) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Cattle Industry Analyst at Rabobank, explains why cattle prices may remain high for years and how current supply and demand trends compare to past cycles. He explores the economics behind beef demand, trade implications from exports, and why rebuilding the herd takes time. Understand the complexity behind global beef markets and price forecasting. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Beef demand in the first quarter of 2025 is 50% higher than it was in the first quarter of 1998."

Meet the guest: Lance Zimmerman holds an M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University and is Senior Beef Cattle Industry Analyst at Rabobank. With over two decades of experience in market analysis and cattle production, his work focuses on strategic insights that support stakeholders across the beef supply chain. He provides insights on economic cycles, herd management, and protein demand.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:49) Introduction
• (06:14) Price trend outlook
• (09:29) Herd rebuild timing
• (12:50) Beef demand growth
• (17:40) Price elasticity explained
• (27:49) Export market impacts
• (39:06) Risk mitigation strategy
• (43:23) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Brandi Karisch from Mississippi State University explores effective strategies for keeping cattle healthy and productive. She covers how to choose the right preventive tools, balance costs with long-term performance, and tailor protocols for different phases of beef cattle production. Listen now on all major platforms.

"The goal is to build immunity so calves are better equipped when facing health challenges."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brandi Karisch earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Texas A&M University. As a State Beef Cattle Extension Specialist at Mississippi State University, she leads research and outreach to help cattle producers improve herd health and production efficiency. Her work focuses on decision-making tools for southeastern beef systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:53) Introduction
• (05:12) Cattle immunization strategies
• (07:30) Cost vs. disease risk
• (13:25) Cow-calf vs. feedlot
• (33:36) Comparing immunization options
• (37:03) Evolving immunization programs
• (45:46) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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