This week, we're honored to feature three brilliant young women from the Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador program who are changing the face of agricultural advocacy! From their inspirational mentors to heartfelt gratitude for their supportive families, these future leaders share how they're bridging the gap between consumers and producers in a world that's now three generations removed from the farm.

As these young women prepare for college next year, they reflect on how the program has shaped their career goals and provided them with collegiate-level training and hands-on experience in the livestock industry.

Whether you're in agriculture or simply love hearing from passionate young leaders, this episode will inspire you!

Join us LIVE from Montgomery, AL as host Ty deCordova sits down with Alabama Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Erin Beasley to discuss our April 24 video auction and get an insider's look at the passionate team driving Alabama's beef industry forward. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the leadership shaping the ranching community in Alabama.

#AlabamaCattle #BeefIndustry #WeLiveIt #livestockauction

In this essential episode for Texas cattle producers, host Ty deCordova brings you an exclusive conversation with the current leadership team of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association from the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth.

President Carl Ray Polk Jr. (Lufkin), First Vice President Stephen Diebel (Victoria), and Second Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer Dan Gattis (Georgetown) share their firsthand experiences fighting for ranchers' property rights and livelihood in the Texas legislature.

The discussion delivers practical insights on pressing issues directly impacting your ranch operations: combating aggressive eminent domain threats, strategies to address the widening rural-urban divide, protecting productive grazing land from suburban development, and countering misinformation about beef production amid the rise of lab-grown proteins.

Discover how TSCRA's internship and scholarship programs are creating pathways for the next generation, including first-time ranchers without family land connections. These leaders, who run working cattle operations themselves, understand the real-world challenges you face daily.

Whether you're managing a multi-generational ranching operation or looking to establish your first herd, this straight-talking conversation reveals how TSCRA's leadership is safeguarding your rights to ranch in Texas today while building a sustainable future for cattle production.
Click here to watch a video of this episode.

Step into the action of LiveAg's April 11 Video Auction as hosts Ty deCordova and Casey Mabry break down the day's market outlook ahead of our auction at the TSCRA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Whether you're marketing cattle or building your program, this conversation offers real-world market intelligence from folks who live the livestock business every day.

In this practical follow-up episode, Ty and Casey continue their conversation with John Sloan of AgTexas Farm Credit, diving deeper into the nuts and bolts of agricultural lending. Walk step-by-step through the entire lending process - from application to acquisition to marketing your cattle and planning for the next season. Whether you're running a stocker operation, looking buying wheat pasture cattle, or just starting out in the business, this episode delivers actionable advice you can take straight to the bank.

Learn what paperwork you'll need, how to navigate each stage of the financing journey, and hear candid stories about the mistakes our hosts have made so you don't have to repeat them. Discover how relationships drive successful cattle operations and get insider tips on how to position yourself for long-term success with your lender. Don't miss this hands-on guide to securing and maximizing your agricultural loans!

Interested in sponsoring the show? Have a topic or guest you would like us to cover? Email katy@live-ag.com for more information.

Part one of a two part series! Join Ty and Casey as they welcome John Sloan of AgTexas Farm Credit for an insider's look at agricultural lending. Through real-world role-play scenarios, they break down exactly how to approach your banker, structure your operation for maximum credit potential, and build the relationships that keep your cattle business growing. Whether you're looking to expand your herd or navigate market volatility, this episode delivers practical strategies straight from a lending expert who understands the cattle industry from the inside out.

Interested in sponsoring the show? Have a topic or guest you would like us to cover? Learn more about the "We Live It" podcast here: https://bit.ly/laweliveit

From dash cam auction chants to competitive swimming and selling unusual items (think deer...genetics?), this episode delivers insights on perseverance, mentorship, and the unique world of livestock auctioneering. Join Ty deCordova and Casey Mabry as they sit down with Wade Leist, the reigning World Champion Livestock Auctioneer from Boyne City, Michigan. Wade shares his unconventional path from a decade in law enforcement to the auction block, revealing how skills from both professions overlap in surprising ways. The trio explores regional differences in cattle marketing between the northern and southern states, while trading stories from their 20+ years of friendship. Hit subscribe if you love what you hear!

Step into the action of LiveAg's March 13 Video Auction as hosts Ty deCordova and Casey Mabry break down the day's market outlook and sit down with special guest Wesley Granthum of Mississippi. Whether you're marketing cattle or building your program, this conversation offers real-world market intelligence from folks who live the livestock business every day.