The Southeastern Livestock Exposition's Mission in Motion
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) was created by cattlemen in the 1950s to support Alabama agriculture through youth programs. Join SLE Executive Director Sarah Hunter, SLE President Linwood...
27 Feb 17min
From Fifth Generation Cattleman to NCBA President ft. Gene Copenhaver
In this episode of Cattle Connect, host Bailey Watson sits down with Gene Copenhaver, the newly elected 2026 President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, at CattleCon in Nashville. As a fif...
20 Feb 21min
Capturing Superior Value on Sale Day ft. Josh Farley
On this 100th episode of the Cattle Connect podcast, host Erin Beasley visits with Josh Farley of Superior Livestock Auction to discuss practical strategies cow–calf producers can use to add value to ...
13 Feb 39min
Past President Profiles: Navigating Transition and Finding the Big Picture ft. Richard Meadows
In this kickoff episode of the Past Presidents Profile series, host Kayla Greer sits down with former Alabama Cattlemen's Association (ACA) president Richard Meadows of Houston County. Richard shares ...
6 Feb 42min
Tagged For Greatness: Cultivating Advocacy ft. Drew Wendland
The Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Program has supported more than 1,500 students by providing over $1.5 million in educational funding awards. To highlight that investment in future...
30 Jan 14min
All Roads Lead to the Port City
Join the Alabama Cattlemen's Association March 6–7 in Mobile for the 83rd Annual ACA Convention and Trade Show. This episode previews two days of education, networking, youth contests, and the largest...
23 Jan 20min
A Look at 2026 Youth Livestock Programs & Events
In this episode of Cattle Connect, host Bailey Watson sits down with Reid McGuire and Taylor Sondgeroth to discuss their new roles in youth livestock education and highlight upcoming youth events. Fro...
16 Jan 31min
Checking in on the Checkoff: What to Expect from the 2026 Marketing Plan
Host Michael Smith sits down with producer and Alabama Beef Checkoff Council member Bill Walding, along with guest Bailey Watson, to discuss the Alabama Beef Checkoff—how it works, how funds are alloc...
9 Jan 40min
