Lifestock Podcast
Episodes
60 - Next Gen Cattle Podcast with Mitch McCrady
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Season 6 sponsors:Klassen Industries BoviGen Reproductive ServicesRK Animal Supply F’d Up Farming PodcastPlease leave us a 5 star rat...
59 - Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A great change of pace for an interview and learning about the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame was fun. I reference LEGENDS in this podcast frequent...
58 - Mike Earley with Earley Livestock
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Six generations of farming in his blood, a passion for raising livestock unlike any other. Mike’s interview was awesome. Pre-warning, it's a tou...
D&N Livestock 5th Annual Bull Sale - Feb 25, 2026
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carlin joined me for another rundown of the D&N Livestock annual bull sale. With the 5th installment of the bull sale the Rajot family feels like ...
57 - Part 6 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
57 - Part 5 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
57 - Part 4 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
57 - Part 3 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
57 - Part 2 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
57 - Part 1 - Canadian Livestock Judging Mini Series
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mashup that hits close to home for me! This mini series to close out Season 5 is all about Livestock Judging as a Canadian in the USA. This is a big...
56 - Lifestock Services of Saskatchewan with Jason Pollock
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An episode where we talk about something new in the cattle business! Well… maybe not new new, but I don't think lots know about the new regulati...
55 - Howard Crittenden, Crittenden Land and Cattle
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in the Hereford Breed, Howard is no stranger. I have personal stories that could run longer than the podcast itself. Howard has helped my ...
54 - Ashley Perepelkin with Perepelkin Farms
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have made it to the promised land. We have our first promo code of the podcast thanks to Ashely and her PF Tallow- Perepelkin Farms business! Go to...
53 - Breeding with Intentionality
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode with a good friend of mine Greg Gillis. Greg and his family operate 7th Valley Ranch raising purebred Angus and commercial cattle. ...
52 - FerAppease with Rodrigo Bicalho
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is amazing how networking and visiting with people about cows works. It led me down a path of learning more about the product FerAppease. At the Ca...
51 - Twin View Livestock
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and Joe! Joe and Aaron! A highly requested interview from the Lifestock Podcast listeners and my first Registered Gelbveih Breeders on the pod. ...
50 - Maintaining Wellness During Calving with Cynthia Beck
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A topic I feel we must continue to discuss with one and other is mental health. I had read Cynthia’s latest article in the January edition of the SS...
49 - Garry Vanderpost of Vanhaven
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first discussion and venture into the Purebred Dairy sector. I asked Garry nearly a year ago to join me for an episode. We have been bouncing back...
48 - Conventional or IVF, what is best for me? With Dr Tyson Buyer of BoviGen
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to sit down with Dr Tyson this past summer to pre-record a topic that is always a great talking point. We have all asked friends what the...
D&N Livestock 4th Annual Bull Sale
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
D&N Livestock 4th Annual Bulls sale on Feb 26, 2025 Carlin joins me to discuss the upcoming D&N Livestock 4th Annual Bulls sale on Feb 26, 202...
47 - Verified Beef Plus with Erika Stewart
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I did a thing, I signed the Cliffs Farm up to be VBP+! Yes it was easy, yes the process was very smooth, it was painless and very productive. After ...
46 - Dennis Ericson - Canadian Western Agribition Bonus
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Ericson. I'm not sure I need much more to describe this episode. If you have visited with Dennis previously you know his passion for quality st...
45 - Duncan Lees with Blair-Athol Polled Herefords
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Canadian Western Agribition travel day everyone! I hope the wind is still and the roads are dry making it a fast trip with the trusty truck and ...
44 - A Cattleman's Walk Down Memory Lane
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reading "A Cattleman’s Walk Down Memory Lane" I knew I had to put something together and tell Mr Gordon’s story on the podcast. I sent out a...
43 - Canadian Western Agribition and the 25th Anniversary of the Beef Supreme
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in the historic Canadian Western Agribition boardroom with Kylie Beck and Shawna Fuchs was cool. Surrounded by pictures of the founding board,...
42 - Gus Reid & RK Cattle Co.
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes they are the Reid’s, but we are not related. If we were related I would be a pain in the butt third removed cousin insisting I get the highest l...
41 - Shadybrook Shorthorns
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We stick out east in Quebec for episode 41 having Shadybrook Shorthorns with Kevin Dempsey on to talk shop. The story of Shadybrook is fun to review. ...
40 - Paul and Jennifer Mastine
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are Quebec bound to talk a little Herefords and Simmental chatter with Paul and Jennifer Mastine. Plus, raising high end show dogs is not for the f...
39 - Happy Fathers Day with my Dad, David Reid
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My dad is the best! If you have met him, I know you understand what I mean and why my family will all stand behind that. An amazing father figure grow...
38 - World Simmental Form and Bruce Holmquist
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've always associated Bruce Holmquist with just being everywhere! It seems like no matter the event or gathering, he is sure to be there. It was ...
37 - BoviGen with Tyson Buyer
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 is here! Thank y’all so much for your continued support. We are excited to put together another season of interviews and discussions wi...
D&N Livestock 3rd Annual Bull Sale
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carlin Rajotte joins me to talk a little bit about D&N Livestock and lead us into their upcoming 3rd annual bull sale, February 28th, 2024. Cont...
36 - Wilbar Cattle - INC Cattle Co - Cay's Cattle - Serhienko Cattle Co
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about celebrating the accomplishment of Canadians having success with breeding cattle in the show ring in Canada and the United St...
35 - Robbert Ballantyne & Diamond B Ranches
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I had the idea to have Robert Ballantyne on the podcast I reached out to several mutual acquaintances and received back a pile of information and...
34 - Chad Ross L-7 Land & Cattle
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fall is here, chill in the air and snow in the forecast. I love this time of year. Chad Ross from L-7 Land and Cattle joined me on this episode ...
33 - F'd Up Farming & MO Cattle Co.
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I say my two guests are my guys, I really mean that. This podcast gets a little loose and off the rails because interviewing two of your best fri...
32 - Tanya Belsham with Poplar Meadows Angus
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya said right from the start before I hit record, “I usually am quite straight forward, I like doing business like that.” Tanya, I sure as heck...
31 - River Hill Farm
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to venture into the Speckle Park breed! Barry and Cory Ducherer were great guests to have. A rich history in the breed from literally a c...
30. Wayne and Anne Burgess
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne and Anne are no strangers to the business of Agriculture. They each have a diverse background of hands on experience and industry influence. I...
29. Phil & Catherine Brown of Copper Creek Ranch
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode starts in the Agribition feed alley. Copper Creek were stalked nose to nose with us so one late feeding I was able to block Phil from an ...
28. Greg Pugh of Pugh Farms
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite things about visiting with Greg Pugh is that he keeps it 100%. You ask him a question and you’ll get a genuine answer. Greg h...
27. Garth Rancier of Rancier Farms
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK! We missed y’all too. Episode 27 starts Season 3 off with a bang. Garth Rancier of Rancier Farms joins me to talk about cows, getting a ...
26. 2022 Wrap-Up
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast in 2022. Thank you Klassen Industries as our full season sponsor for 2022. Happy New Year, Kurtis Reid ...
25. Tom Warnyca - Warnyca Land and Cattle, Formerly WTK Polled Herefords
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the Hereford Breed he needs no introduction. In the cattle business he is in that upper level of cattle minds and sharpness. Visiting with Tom I’...
24. Jimmy Joe Henderson
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a long awaited episode to record. Jimmy Joe is a natural born storyteller that has been there, done that and sometimes tried it again. J...
23. Mona Howe of Mo Angus
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is almost here! What great fall and harvesting weather we have had. The elasticity of the cattle operation and Ranchers is something to admire ...
22. Rolly Bateman: Braebank Livestock
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 hits the airwaves or podsphere as we get into the heart of the fall. Driving the countryside the majority of the crop is off, cattle prices...
21. Marlin LeBlanc & R-Plus Simmentals
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is upon us! We hope the 2022 harvest has started well for everyone out there in the Ag world. Thank you Marlin LeBlanc for joining me on Episode ...
20. Howard Schneider: Northline Angus Team Captain
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s say it like it is, there is more summer behind us that in front. But I’m not sad, fall is the best time of year! We wish all our listeners a...
19. Chute Side with Faris Simon
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faris Simon is the creator and host of the Legendary Chute Side Podcast. Chute Side was one of the first big livestock/stock show podcasts to stick an...
18. Neil Haaland & Energizer BONUS: Fred DeRouchey
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Without Energizer there would not be I-80! I’ve always thought it was a story that needed to be told about how his Grandsire was born and bred in Ca...
17. Daines Cattle Co.
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. We are back! Summer holidays take hold and baseball was a pile of fun. Cows are out to grass and the start of forage...
16. Billy & Juanita Elmhirst with Indian River Cattle Co.
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast. Spring is here and summer is just right around the corner. We want to pass along our best wishes to everyone ge...
15. Riverstone Charmed with Tim Matthews
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We as Canadians are always extremely proud no matter the breed, make or colour when Canadian genetics travel to the USA and WIN! When Matt Lautner cal...
14. Fawn Jackson with the Canadian Cattlemen's Association
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is finally here in Western Canada! Thank goodness. On this episode with Fawn Jackson, strong female leader and voice echos in my mind. A genuin...
13. Mental Health in Agriculture with Cynthia Beck
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Topic of Episode 2 touches everyone at some point in their lives. Your own mental health, the mental health of family, friends, co-workers, neighb...
12. Justin Morrison of Brooking Angus Ranch
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast for the launch of Season 2! We are eager to publish relevant and entertaining content with people from around th...
11. Season Wrap
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Wrap up of Season 1. What an incredible experience this has been, Thank you Thank you Thank you to all for listening and sharing the podcast with ...
10. Show Champions Interview
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I just could not get enough of the stories with Allan Browarny of ShowChampions.com. His early memories of the family business, Browarny ...
9. Vandy Cattle Interview
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was a real fun interview with an early 30’s aged breeder that is building momentum in the business. Justin VanDeWoestyne of Vandy cattle joins ...
8. Dr. Don Miller Interview
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been around the show cattle world or purebred business in Canada you have a Dr Don Miller memory. A genuine person that strives for greatn...
7. Cadavic Land and Cattle Interview
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A step into some Canadian Club Calf history. This is a topic I'm really passionate about. The origins of breeding programs, the old bulls that were us...
6. Merit Cattle Co. Interview
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to sit down with Trent and Janelle Liebreich of Merit Cattle Co. for an in person interview. You can feel the passion and drive they have...
5. Double Bar D Farms Interview
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever in person interview was a blast with Double Bar D Farm, Ken and Logan Dimler. Brought to you by Season 1 Sponsor of the Lifestock Podca...
4. Hall's Cattle Company Interview
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. On Episode 4 brought to you by Klassen Cattle Equipment and INC Speckle Parks, Barry and Patty Hall join me in discu...
3. Horseshoe Creek Farms Interview
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. Episode 3 is a little longer but if you like great stories and having a few laughs Grant Alexander, a legendary figu...
2. Gold-Bar Livestock Interview
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone that has found us on social media and subscribed to the podcast! Episode 2 featuring David Hasson. Dave shares great insight on ...
1. Miller-Wilson Angus Interview
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever Episode! Thank you to all that have contributed and supported to get the podcast up and running. We are excited to have Lee and Dawn Wi...
Lifestock Podcast Introduction
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The livestock industry is the chosen lifestyle for many rooted in agriculture, community, education, and passion. I hope you enjoy as much as I do the...