From the Pasture with Hired Hand
Balancing life as a livestock breeder is hard work. Technological advances can help but also be nerve-racking. Molly Clubb and Jaymie Feldmann, partners in Hired Hand Website Software, interview guests who are succeeding at the balancing act of marketing, promoting and breeding registered livestock for maximum profitability. If you’re passionate about registered livestock, trying to start a breeding program of your own, interested in new herd marketing technologies, or just want to hear some great ranching advice then this is the podcast for you! Molly and Jaymie even share some comical stories about their experiences in the technology and ag sector over the past 15 years. Tune in!
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Family, Baseball & Longhorns with Trevor Maxwell of Lone Chimney Longhorns
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Trevor Maxwell of Lone Chimney Longhorns at Maxwell Ranch, located in Glencoe, Oklahoma.Trevor shares what it’s like to still consider himself a new breeder, how...
From a Tim McGraw Concert to JT Longhorns: Janice & Travis Pell’s Michigan Story
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Janice and Travis Pell of JT Longhorns in Fremont, Michigan. Hear how a Tim McGraw concert in Texas sparked an unforgettable idea that led them to start their own Longh...
B&C Fall Show-Me Longhorn Sale — Post-Sale Recap
Straight to the numbers: we break down the in-person Top 5 sellers, the online Top 5, and how those prices stacked up against the overall average. We also cover the most-viewed lots online—both pre-sale and post-sale—plus what that traffic says...
Millennium Futurity Sale Recap (Lexington, KY • Oct 17)
We deliver a fast, numbers-first rundown of the Millennium Futurity Sale. We cover the annual sale averages for both in-person and online bidding, reveal the most-viewed lots, and spotlight the standout moments that defined the night—from gener...
Shawn Sayre on the 2025 B&C Show-Me Fall Longhorn Sale
We’re headed to New Cambria, Missouri for the 47th B&C Show-Me Fall Longhorn Sale, and we sit down with sale host Shawn Sayre to preview what’s in store. With 40 consignors and a tradition nearly five decades strong, this year’s event blend...
Millennium Futurity & NLFR Championship: Weekend Preview with Ann Gravett & Dan Huntington
We’re back in Lexington for the 25th Millennium Futurity! Today we visit with Ann Gravett (sale host) and Dan Huntington (who runs the National Longhorn Futurity Race) to preview a milestone weekend packed with elite young cattle, a energized f...
ITLA Elite Heifer Donation Sale Recap (Glen Rose, TX • Oct 9)
We deliver a fast, numbers-first rundown of the ITLA Elite Heifer Donation Sale. We cover the annual sale averages for both in-person and online bidding, reveal the most-viewed lots, and spotlight the standout moments that defined the night—fro...
ITLA Select Heifer Sale & Championship Show Preview — Glen Rose, Texas
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we’re joined by Gary Lake from the International Texas Longhorn Association (ITLA) to talk about one of the most exciting weekends in the Longhorn world — the ITLA Select Heifer Sale...
Horn Showcase Recap: Top Sellers & Futurity Results
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we’re taking you inside the action at the TLBAA Horn Showcase in El Reno, Oklahoma. We break down the weekend’s big moments, including the top-selling lots from both the sale ring an...
Inside the TLBAA Horn Showcase Weekend with Matt Bourbon
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we’re talking with Matt Bourbon, committee member for the TLBAA Horn Showcase, happening October 1st–4th at the Canadian County Expo Center in El Reno, Oklahoma. This premier Texas L...
Restoring the Past, Breeding the Future: Windmills & Longhorns with Brandon and Candice Thomas
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Candice and Brandon Thomas of Windmill Ridge Ranch, a true family operation located in Morgan, Texas, in the heart of the Hill Country. Together with Brandon’s parents,...
Legends Sale Recap: Top Sellers, NLFR Results & Futurity Winners
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we recap this past weekend’s Legends Sale in Duncan, Oklahoma.We go over the standout animals that sold both online and in person, highlighting the top results that had everyo...
Previewing The Legends Sale: A Family-Filled Weekend in Duncan, OK
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we talk with sale host Justin Rombeck about the upcoming Legends Sale, happening September 19–20 in Duncan, Oklahoma.The weekend begins on Friday, September 19th, with the Leg...
Recapping the G&G Sale in Culpeper + Latest NLFR Standings
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we recap the G&G Sale that took place this past weekend in Culpeper, Virginia.Tune in as we break down the highlights from the event, including the top sellers, standout c...
East Coast Tradition: Inside the 2025 G&G Fall Classic Sale & Futurity
In this episode, we sit down with Chase Vasut and Shawn Pequignot to preview the 2025 G&G Fall Classic, taking place Friday, September 12th, and Saturday, September 13th in Culpeper, Virginia. The Fall Classic has grown into one of the prem...
Butler Breeders Longhorn Sale Recap
In this episode, we recap the Butler Breeders Longhorn Sale, where tradition, pedigree, and the legacy of the Butler bloodline took center stage. They break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments from the wee...
Carrying on a Legacy: Freeman Ranch and 120+ Years of Ranching in Colorado
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we sit down with Russell Freeman of Freeman Ranch, located in Yoder, Colorado. With roots dating back to 1899 under the ownership of Russell’s great-grandmother, Carolyn Freeman, the...
28 Years of Excellence: Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale Preview
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we talk with Jason Christa, one of the organizers of the upcoming 28th Annual Butler Breeder’s Invitational Sale, taking place August 30th in Lockhart, Texas.Now in its 28th y...
Starting Fresh: SanXela Farms’ Journey into the Longhorn Industry
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Alex and Sandi Reeves of SanXela Farms in Palestine, Texas. As newcomers to the Longhorn industry, Alex and Sandi are learning as they go — but their passion for ranchi...
Top Hand Results: Recapping the 2025 Sale in Rapid City
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we recap all the highlights from the Top Hand Sale held this past weekend in Rapid City, South Dakota during the Central States Fair.We go over the top-selling lots, both in p...
Building Herds & Supporting Youth: Top Hand Longhorn Sale Preview
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we’re talking with sale host Jodie Obryan about the upcoming Top Hand Longhorn Sale, held August 15th–17th during the Central States Fair in Rapid City, South Dakota.The weeke...
Little Rustic Farm: First-Gen Breeders & Big Dreams in Boaz
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we sit down with Kyle and Sara Nelson, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind Little Rustic Farm in Boaz, Alabama. First-generation Texas Longhorn breeders, the Nelsons share how t...
Longhorn Dreams in Florida: Travis Johnson on LTJ Longhorns and the Value of SETLA
Today we have a special double episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand. We talk with Travis Johnson from in the sunny panhandle of Florida where he started raising Texas Longhorns a few years ago at his ranch, LTJ Longhorns. In the...
Curds, Champions & Top Lots: GNTLA Sale & Cheesehead Futurity Recap
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we’re recapping all the action from this past weekend’s Great Northern Texas Longhorn Classic in Gresham, Wisconsin.We go over the top-selling lots, both in person and online,...
Cheese Curds & Cattle: Previewing the GNTLA Great Northern Longhorn Classic & Cheesehead Futurity
Welcome back to From the Pasture with Hired Hand! We’re excited to bring you today’s episode all about the upcoming GNTLA Great Northern Longhorn Classic and Cheesehead Futurity, held in Gresham, Wisconsin. Now in its 9th year, this ev...