Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
Season 6, Episode 17
The first bull sales of California’s fall bull sale run are just days away. World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Col. Rick Machado joins Sorting Pen to chat about this year’s bull offerings, the demand for bulls as U.S. cow numbers sit at a historic low, and what today’s bull purchases could mean for calves hitting the market a couple of years from now. Rick also shares what producers should keep an eye on when flipping through sale catalogs, along with more tips for successful bull buys this fall.
Whether you’re buying a bull this fall or just keeping an eye on where the cattle industry is headed, there’s plenty to consider before making your bull selections.
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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!
