Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
Season 6, Episode 4
On this episode, we’re honored to sit down with current National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Gene Copenhaver and President-Elect Kim Brackett for a conversation to get to know them. They share insights from their leadership journeys, discuss the priorities shaping NCBA’s agenda, and reflect on what’s ahead for them in their leadership roles with NCBA.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
Sorting through top priorities at CattleCon 2026 (New World screwworm, dietary guidelines and more)
Some of the hot topics from CattleCon 2026
Sorting through CCA’s early 2026 legislative efforts
Our first legislative outlook of the year
Sorting through the journey to legalize livestock composting in California | PART TWO
Part two of this series!
About the Podcast: Everyday, The California Cattlemen’s Association is sorting through the issues impacting California’s ranching families and producers. To communicate those issues, discuss solutions and keep ranchers current on the hot topics CCA leadership has developed this podcast.
In each episode we will be talking with CCA leadership and leading experts on issues specific to ranching and producing beef in California. Tune in every other Monday to hear updates on legislative and regulatory fronts in Sacramento, deep-dives into current events, challenges and more!
