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Join us for another podcast on the Western Ag Life Podcast! Steve Friskup joins us from Fort Worth, TX as he fills us in on what is happening at the NCHA Futurity. Steve also gets us up to speed on the latest with Clovis Horse Sales, and gives some highlights from last months big sale, and also looks ahead to the upcoming sale in February. For more information, head to clovishorsesales.com This episode is brought to you by Caroline Arendt Creative. Caroline Arendt Creative is your one stop source for all things social media and marketing for those in the western and equine industry. From social media strategy to content creation, check out Caroline Arendt Creative for all of your marketing needs. Check her out on Facebook or shoot an email to [email protected].

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! We had the pleasure of visiting with Katie Leibold this week. While Katie now makes her home in Texas, she grew up in the Phoenix area with her family who is active in ranching and cattle feeding today. Katie now works for Wildlife Partners, a diverse and innovative conservation group based in South Texas, specializing in the conservation and promotion of exotic wildlife. This episode is brought to you by White Barn Beef. As always, we want to thank them for their continued partnership. If you are looking for Arizona raised and finished American Wagyu Beef, look no further than White Barn Beef. Check them out on social media or visit their website at Whitebarnwagyu.com to place an order or check out their specials. Don't forget to order your Christmas Prime Rib as well!

Dean discusses with us his upcoming club calf sale to be held in Sonoita this coming Sunday, November 19th at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Preview starts at noon, with the live auction beginning at 1 o'clock. For more information on the sale with lot listings and pictures of the calves, check out Anchor F Cattle on Facebook.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! In this episode, we had the privilege to sit down with Faith Boice McCabe. Faith told us about her involvement with the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Tucson Rodeo. Faith's family is a legacy ranching family in Arizona, and we had the chance to visit with her about that as well. Faith filled us in on the Empire Ranch Foundation Cowboy Festival coming up on November 4th and 5th. This event will have western music and entertainment, history demonstrations, trail rides, and also a silent auction. It is from 10-4 each day at the historic Empire Ranch Headquarters. Head to empireranchfoundation.org for more information.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! On this episode, we had the privilege to visit with Celeste Settrini from Salinas, CA. Celeste grew up on her family's cow-calf operation on the Central Coast and has been involved with the beef industry ever since. After working in industry, she is now back at her family operation and is also a field representative for Turlock Livestock Auction Yard. This episode is brought to you by Maid Rite Feeds from Willcox, AZ. Maid Rite has been manufacturing bulk and bagged livestock feeds for ranchers, farms, and dairies since 1984. Their feed store is stocked up with all of your pet and livestock needs and their knowledgable and helpful staff is ready to serve you. Maid Rite works with qualified nutritionists and is able to provide you with custom feeds and rations that will fit your operation. Give them a call at 520-384-4688 to visit with them or stop in at their store in Willcox.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices episode! We will be featuring Liz Butler of Barrio Performance Therapy. Barrio is a certified PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy business specializing in Equine Healthcare and Maintenance. Liz is passionate about helping those who want to help their animal athletes and pets. Liz services all of Southern Arizona and has been around horses all her life. Check out barrioperformancetherapy.com for more information and you can also visit their page on Instagram. This episode is being brought to you by United Country Stockmen's Realty. Stockmen's Realty has a new auction offering located in the picturesque Sulphur Springs Valley near McNeal, AZ. For offer in this auction is over 2,200 acres of land with convenient access from both Davis and Frontier Roads. Bidding opens September 10th and is open through October 10th until 6 PM. For more information, head to stockmensrealty.com to see the listing and pictures.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! On this episode, we sat down with Sarah Kieckhefer from Prescott, AZ. Sarah and her husband Rick run K4 Ranches and Cholla Livestock, a diversified cattle operation with holdings across Arizona and in California. Sarah discusses their upcoming horse sale, the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale coming up on September 16th at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. For more information, visit ranchhorsesale.com to check out the catalog and see all of the consignments. For more information on the K4 Beef Program, visit gourmet beef.com This episode is brought to you by United Country Stockmen's Realty from Sonoita, AZ. For all of your buying and selling needs when it comes to farms, ranches, horse property, and recreational land, be sure to check out Stockmen's Realty. Their agents are ready to work for you and come with decades of experience in the rural property industry. Check out stockmensrealty.com or give the office a call at 520-455-0633.

Join us for another Friday Feature as we sit down with Jaime Arias out of Chandler, AZ. Jaime tells us about his background in the show goat industry and also highlights his upcoming sale on September 9th. The sale will be located at 12526 E Cloud Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249. The preview begins at 8 AM with the auction starting at 9 AM. Check out Arias Market Goats on Facebook for more information.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode featuring Vinny O'Hare! Vinny is originally from Brooklyn, NY and now hangs his hat in Tucson, AZ. Vinny is the owner of Southwest Barrels, a media company devoted to serving Southwestern Barrel Racers. Check out Vinny at Southwestbarrels.com or on social media as well. This episode is brought to you by Barrio Performance Therapy. Barrio Performance Therapy is located in Tucson, AZ and serves equine and pet owners by providing Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). With a wide variety of services and packages, Barrio is happy to assist horse and pet owners in caring for and maintaining their animals. Visit barrioperformancetherapy.com or visit them on social media! We want to thank Barrio for their support.

We had the pleasure of catching up with Steve Friskup this morning from Clovis Horse Sales. Steve discussed with us their horse sale that they recently had, and some upcoming events that they have going on. For more information, visit clovishorsesales.com. This episode is brought to you by Maid Rite Feeds from Willcox, AZ. Maid Rite is a manufacturer of bulk and bagged livestock feeds, minerals, supplements, and grains for Arizona and New Mexico ranchers, dairy producers, and backyard producers since 1984. Give them a call at 520-384-4688 or visit their website at maidritefeeds.com for more information on how they can help you with your livestock feeding needs.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! On this episode, we were fortunate enough to visit with Butch Dorer. Butch Dorer owns Butch Dorer Hats, which specializes in Pure Beaver Hats. Each hat is handmade and perfected one at a time using equipment that dates back to the 1800s. Butch's shop is located in beautiful western New Mexico. Butch uses American and Canadian furs and each hat is built from scratch using the highest quality furs available. Please visit butchdorerhats.com for more information on Butch and his business.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! On this episode, we sat down with Trent Johnson of Greeley Hat Works. Trent Johnson, the 4th Hatmaker to own Greeley Hat Works, is a creative entrepreneur and trend-setter. He challenges people to aspire for greatness and never accept the standard. Trent's love for hats has grown since his childhood collection. From buying Greeley Hat Works in 1996 to today, his work and the shop's name have become more well-known. Trent takes pride in providing excellent hats for all, from hardworking individuals to successful businessmen. He has had the privilege of crafting hats for President George W. Bush and various dignitaries, celebrities, movies, television shows, and politicians. Greeley Hat Works continues its legacy of hand-crafted, high-end hat making by focusing on quality and customer service while maintaining the feel of a smaller company.

Thank you to United Country Stockmen’s Realty for sponsoring the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Western Ag Life Media..

Michael Groff discusses his long range forecast for the summer weather in the south western region of the United States.

Join us for another Western Ag Voices episode featuring Ron Fish! Ronald Fish is a first generation cattleman who has spent his career in Southern Arizona. Ron worked on some of the most prominent registered Hereford operations in Arizona and had national success on the show road and in production sales. He went on to manage a commercial cow-calf operation near Nogales and operated his own herd of registered Hereford cattle before going commercial. He has been recognized as Range Manager of the Year and Cattleman of the Year in his career. Listen to his story of how he got his start and rubbed elbows with the leaders of the day! This episode is proudly brought to you by Willcox Livestock Auction! Willcox Livestock Auction is the oldest running livestock auction in Arizona, selling the best quality cattle in Southern Arizona and Western New Mexico. Head to willcoxlivestockauction.com for more or check them out on Facebook! We want to thank them for their sponsorship.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices episode! On this episode we are fortunate enough to sit down with Jake Bettencourt of Turlock Livestock Auction Yard Video Sales. Jake was raised on a family dairy farm in California's Central Valley. He has been in the dairy or livestock marketing industry in California and the Midwest since he was a young man. Since 2008, Jake has been with Turlock Livestock Auction Yard and has contributed in several capacities, including Auctioneer, Field Representative, and Co-Manager. Along with Steve Faria, Jake began introducing video technology to herd dispersals. As the manager of the Dairy Video Sales, he oversees the process and representatives. TLAY Dairy Video Sales markets top quality Dairy Replacements nationwide the first Friday of each month. Jake and his wife Kristin have 4 children and live in Canyon, TX. They enjoy contributing to their community by assisting various church and youth groups. The Bettencourt family enjoys supporting their children in various activities including 4H, dance, and sports.

Join us for another Western Ag Voices Podcast! In this episode, Dean Fish visits with Dan Skiver of Nogales, AZ. Dan Skiver comes from a long line of cowboys. Born in Wyoming, he got to Arizona as soon as he could. He grew up on the Oak Bar Ranch north of Nogales and graduated from Patagonia High School. Dan rode saddle broncs and rodeoed in college as well as in the PRCA Turquoise Circuit. Dan has worked on many ranches large and small, ran a guiding and pack business, owned an arena, and even hauled livestock. Dan currently ranches in Santa Cruz County and is well regarded as a "cowboy's cowboy." This episode is proudly sponsored by White Barn Beef. We want to thank White Barn Beef for their support in sponsoring our podcast. White Barn Beef is located in the Southeastern portion of the state outside of Portal, AZ. White Barn is a producer of high quality American Wagyu Beef proudly bred and fed in Arizona. White Barn Beef uses only the highest quality feedstuffs grown at their farm to provide their customers with rich, tender, and flavorful American Wagyu. White Barn has an online shop you can visit at any time to place an order or to learn more about their beef offerings and packages. White Barn also provides monthly beef pick up locations in Southern Arizona including Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, Marana, and Tucson. They can even deliver to Southern California now! Head to whitebarnwagyu.com for more information or check them out on Facebook for the latest updates and specials.

Welcome to another Western Ag Voices Episode! In this episode, Dean Fish sits down with Grant Boice, a fourth generation agriculturalist in Arizona. Grant shares everything from his childhood growing up on a ranch to his stint at the Arizona National Livestock Show, where he was executive director for nearly two decades. This episode is proudly brought to you by White Barn Beef. White Barn Beef is located in the Southeastern corner of the state just outside of Portal, AZ. White Barn is a producer of high quality American Wagyu beef that is proudly bred and fed right here in Arizona. White Barn Beef uses only the highest quality feedstuffs grown at their farm to provide their customers with rich, tender, and flavorful American Wagyu. White Barn has an online store you can visit at anytime to place an order or to learn more about their beef offerings and packages. White Barn also provides monthly beef pick up locations throughout Southern Arizona including: Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, Marana, and Tucson. White Barn is now delivering to Southern California as well! If you have any questions or want more information, head to whitebarnwagyu.com or check them out on social media for the latest specials and updates. Thank you to White Barn for their sponsorship!

Dr. Marvin Selke, Professor Emeritus from the University of Arizona Department of Animal Science, has trained more animal science students than you can imagine. As the U of A Livestock Judging Coach, Dr. Selke made better livestock evaluators and industry professionals of his students. He has a legacy of volunteerism at the Pima County Fair and Southwest Fair Commission that continues today. An active hunter in his personal life, Dr. Selke has been a champion for wildlife conservation and is now an avid bird watcher. Most importantly, he is probably the only reason that co-host Dean Fish was able to attend college and finally graduate. Listen as he talks about his career and some of the interesting folks he has met along the way. This episode is proudly brought to you by Old Town Horse and Pet, located on the west side of Tucson at 5665 W Ajo Highway. They are your one stop shop for tack, feed, and livestock and pet supplies. Please visit their website at oldtownhorseandpet.com or call (520)-883-7387 for more information on how they can assist you with your livestock and pet needs.

Paul and Matt have a conversation with meteorologist Michael Groff out of Phoenix, AZ. Michael will be contributing to the Western Ag Life Podcast each week with extended weekly forecasts for the Southwest. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Catching Up With The Cattle Market, a weekly cattle and beef newsletter highlighting market happenings. Visit catchingupwiththecattlemarket.com to subscribe. For more information on Michael's daily weather updates, visit his You Tube page, @michaelgroff6599 where he goes live each morning with his forecast.

Dean Fish sits down with Colonel Steve Friskup from Muleshoe, TX. Steve tells us about his background in the horse and auction business and also dives into his devotional series "Coffee With The Colonel." This episode is proudly being brought to you by Cattleman's Weekend in Chino Valley, AZ, coming up on March 17th and 18th. Colonel Friskup will be there selling the "American West Horse Sale" so if you are in the area, go and see all of the vendors and events that will be happening there. You can find additional information at: cattlemansweekend.com or visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cattlemansweekendprogram/

Dean, Paul, and Matt have an in-depth conversation on their backgrounds in agriculture and what they hope to accomplish with the new Western Ag Life Podcast.