Podcasts about livestock show

Emma O'Donnell was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. Her favorite part about being in high school sports is being with her friends, going on long bus rides, and creating memories she can tell her future kids about. She enjoys how much she has grown and matured throughout sports. She can learn a lot about taking accountability and personal development. Throughout her high school career, she has faced many challenges, from injuries to mental battles. Over her years in many sports, she has learned to talk to coaches even when she was afraid. In a way, this has helped her grow as a person and understand what the next stage of life will be like. Emma has competed in volleyball and track and field all for four years and was a team captain this year on her volleyball team. She has been involved in FFA since her eighth-grade year. She has been lucky enough to attend state for CDE every year and win many district competitions. Additionally, she has been on her land and range teams over the years and will be attending nationals this April, representing the state of South Dakota. Emma has also been a member of Yearbook for the past two years and has participated in her school's one-act play. Outside of school and sports, you can find Emma volunteering at her local community with various activities such as cleaning and decorating her local church and tying blankets to donate to people in need. Her basketball and volleyball teams volunteer each year to host a camp for elementary school kids to come and improve their skills. She works on the volunteer ambulance as a cadet to help EMTs and she has also helped at the local Lemmon Jr. Livestock Show. Agriculture has always been a huge part of Emma's life. She has lived on her family farm and ranch her entire life, and it's made her who she is today. She has been through agricultural hardships and successes, which has made her see the beauty and lessons through it all. Working in agriculture, she has learned many life skills and her father has instilled in her a good work ethic. Emma plans to attend BSC to pursue a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. She will also get her realtor license to help her family farm and ranch by selling and buying land and renting out land. After completing her degree, she plans to return to a rural community to give back to small communities in great need of medical help. She believes that growing up in a small community teaches the value of helping others. Throughout her years in Lemmon, she has seen the community rally around to help fundraise or donate to someone in need, and she hopes to one day move to a small community and be a member who helps others out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Another Wilson County Junior Livestock Show is now in the books! Youth exhibitors from across Wilson County braved the freezing temperatures last week — and the snow Jan. 21! — to present the results of their dedication and effort in the show ring with their animal projects, as well as in the baked foods, arts and crafts, photography, and ag mechanics competitions. And what an amazing show it was! Here are some scenes from the 2025 Wilson County Junior Livestock Show. And be sure to watch for our special commemorative issue celebrating the winners — the “Parade of Champions” —...Article Link

Due to the anticipated bitter cold and chance of winter precipitation and ice on Tuesday, Jan. 21, classes have been canceled for students in the: East Central Independent School District (ISD) Falls City ISD Floresville ISD La Vernia ISD Poth ISD Stockdale ISD Nixon-Smiley Consolidated ISD (including DAEP) Athletics and other school-related activities also have been rescheduled or canceled for these districts. The weather has also prompted a change in the schedule of the 2025 Wilson County Junior Livestock Show underway in Floresville. On Tuesday, the start is delayed to 10 a.m. for exhibitors to have pigs in place for...Article Link

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight podcast Chrissy Wozniak celebrates a milestone 200th episode by exploring a beloved agricultural tradition, the Arizona National Livestock Show. Joining her is Tyler Grandil, Executive Director of the show, who shares his journey from an FFA member with a passion for livestock to leading the largest livestock show in the Southwest.Tyler provides insight into what makes the Arizona National unique—its focus on family, tradition, and innovation. He discusses how the event balances its deep roots in Arizona's heritage with modern technology and outreach efforts, from Farming Simulator games to broader marketing strategies that connect agriculture with consumers. The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the livestock industry, from ensuring an affordable food supply to addressing the disconnect between consumers and production agriculture. Tyler encourages young people to explore careers in agriculture through internships and emphasizes the importance of promoting agriculture's positive impact on society.For more information about the Arizona National Livestock Show, including event dates and schedules, visit aznational.org or follow them on social media. As always, subscribe to North American Ag Spotlight Podcast to stay informed about the latest in agriculture and share this episode to spread the word!#farmfamily #farming #livestockNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

The Arizona National Livestock Show returns for its 77th year at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, December 29 through 31. It's a great post-Christmas family event, and best of all – it's free! Since 1948, exhibitors and their families have traveled from more than 39 states for the annual Arizona National Livestock Show, traditionally held between Christmas and New Year's. Along with over 4,200 head of the nation's best cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, and dogs for competition, the ANLS features three days of entertaining events. It's a uniquely great day of family fun and a celebration of the living heritage... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/az-national-livestock-show-returns-for-77th-year/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interview The 2024 AZ Livestock Show taking place at the Macicopa County fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona. We interview the Executive Director Tyler Grandil about the history of the event and what goes on during the show. They have a 32 state reprenstation at this event which has gone on for years. 

Guest: Brady Ragland, Show CoordinatorInaugural All Species Amarillo Classic LivestockShow Debuts December 2024Show Guest: Brady RaglandShow Prize Money Includes:$20,000 To Grand Champion Market Steer -$10,000 To Grand Champion Market Hog -$7500 To Grand Champion Market Lamb -$7500 To Grand Champion Market Goat

In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight podcast, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Matt Durian, the Livestock Event Manager at the American Royal, a Kansas City tradition that has been celebrating agriculture since 1899. The American Royal offers nearly half a million participants the opportunity to engage in high-quality events, including livestock shows, rodeos, and educational outreach programs. Matt shares his journey, from his beginnings in Paso Robles, California, to his current role managing the American Royal's livestock events.With the 2024 American Royal Livestock Show scheduled from October 9-27, Matt discusses the exciting new additions to this year's event, such as the introduction of the Supreme Bull and Supreme Open Female Heifer Show. He emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and innovation, which has allowed the American Royal to remain a vital part of the agricultural community for over a century.Matt also highlights the educational programs designed to bring Kansas City students closer to agriculture. Through hands-on field trips during breeding cattle week, local students will have the chance to meet exhibitors and learn about food production and animal care. One of the show's most thrilling moments, the Royalty Drive on October 19th, brings together the top market animals in a spectacular competition that Matt describes as a "goosebump" moment for all involved.For visitors attending the event from out of town, Matt recommends sampling some of Kansas City's famous barbecue, including local favorites like Slabs BBQ. He also encourages a drive by the site of the new American Royal facility, currently under construction.For those interested in attending or participating in the 2024 American Royal, registration and ticket information can be found at americanroyal.com. Entries for the livestock show are open until September 10th to avoid late fees, and all 17 days of events will be broadcast live via Walton Webcasting for those who can't attend in person.Matt shares his passion for agriculture and his commitment to ensuring that the American Royal continues to leave a lasting impact on future generations. He also invites companies and individuals to get involved through sponsorships or partnerships. Whether attending in person or watching from home, the 2024 American Royal promises to be an unforgettable celebration of agriculture and community.Learn more about American Royal at https://americanroyal.com/#livestock #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Send us a textThe American Society of Agricultural Consultants will hold its 2024 Annual Conference in Fort Myers, Fla., beginning with a reception on Sunday, November 3. Conference sessions will begin on Monday and continue through Tuesday morning. That afternoon, attendees will be touring local agriculture from approximately noon to 6 p.m.Learn more at https://www.agconsultants.org/2024_annual_conference.phpSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

The Pittsylvania-Caswell County Youth Livestock and Sale offers local youth the opportunity to learn responsibility, perseverance and grit as they prepare their animals for this annual show at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. The show also offers spectators the pleasure of watching the youth and their animals in the ring. This week, Extension Agent Mandi Dolan talks about the show and what it means to the kids who participate. 

It's Rodeo Week here on City Cast Houston and we're getting things started with the best tips to know before you head to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! From parking tips to picking the best food items, host Raheel Ramzanali, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis are sharing their best advice so you can tackle the rodeo like a pro! Rodeo Week is brought to you by Tecovas. Gear up for the rodeo with boots, western wear, and accessories at their stores in Rice Village and City Centre! What to know when planning your rodeo trip: Parking at the Rodeo Park and Ride info for the Rodeo Plan your visit for the Rodeo Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! or leave us a voicemail/text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a wild ride as Next Stop Mississippi broadcasts live from the 59th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo! Join us for live interviews with American Idol Finalist and Mississippi born and raised, Colin Stough, Miss Rodeo America, Emma Cameron, Rodeo Announcer, Andy Stewart, Rodeo Clown, Dusty Myers and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson for a behind-the-scenes look at the action, shop, learn and explore with us during their Free Rodeo Days! So, grab your cowboy hat, stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi on MPB Think Radio!Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The La Vernia Chamber of Commerce committee members remind supporters and friends of youth exhibitors who participate with baked foods, crafts, animals, and poultry that the 67th La Vernia Junior Livestock & Poultry Show will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 2, at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall and grounds on U.S. 87. New businesses in the community and local supporters of youth are all invited to unite for another great show of support for La Vernia ISD 4-H and FFA exhibitors. The show also will feature food and arts and crafts vendors, and exhibits. There...Article Link

Don't you love talking to people who know their stuff?  While crashing the Kilnsey Show in Yorkshire on our UK trip last August, we came across Clive Richardson, Field Officer for the Jacob Sheep Society.  It was a spontaneous tailgate conversation, but we magically ended up with not only someone who raises some of the most interesting-looking sheep you'll ever lay eyes on, but he was a truly well-spoken and well-researched man.  He has more than one book on his author creds page, and we're thinking it might be well worth a trip back across the pond.  He did write about Fell Ponies, after all.   Links:https://site.jacobsheepsociety.com/clive-richardson-pic/https://site.jacobsheepsociety.com/https://www.facebook.com/jacobsheepsocietyuk/https://site.jacobsheepsociety.com/breed-standard/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_sheephttps://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/4523265.top-wool-award-jacob-sheep-breeder/http://bideaweefarm.com/ Support the show

Farm Talk Segment - Kasi Holm Queen of the 98th Little International NDSU Livestock Show

In today's episode of Building Texas Business, join us for a fascinating discussion with our guest David Fletcher, General Manager of Lone Star Sports and Entertainment. David gives us exclusive insights into the sports business industry, highlighting the economic impact of major sporting events on Houston. We learn about LSSE's role in the city's sports landscape and the excitement for the upcoming Tax Act Texas Bowl. David also enlightens us on why Houston is a major sports hub, touching on upcoming events like the college football championship and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tune in for a thrilling exploration of the fast-paced world of sports business. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Chris talks with David Fletcher, the General Manager of Longstar Sports and Entertainment, about the intricacies and realities of the sports business world. David describes the significant economic impact of major sporting events on the business community, highlighting their ability to draw in substantial revenue and tourism. We discuss the role of LSSE in the Houston sports scene and its involvement in exciting upcoming events like the Tax Act Texas Bowl. David addresses some common misconceptions about the sports industry, revealing the hard work, long hours, and sacrifices behind the scenes. We delve into what it means to be a good teammate in the sports industry, focusing on traits such as being coachable, ready, and positive. David shares insights on why Houston has become a hotspot for sports business, citing its prime location, diverse population, and robust infrastructure. We discuss the upcoming national college football playoff championship and the anticipation it's generating in Houston. David gives a preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing his enthusiasm for the global event to be hosted in Houston. I explore personal topics with David, such as his first job experience, his preference for Tex-Mex over barbecue, and his dream 30-day sabbatical destination. David shares his passion for skiing in Park City, Utah, expressing gratitude for the support and involvement of the Houston community in their work. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller GUESTS David Fletcher About David TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Chris: In this episode you will meet David Fletcher, general manager of Longstar Sports and Entertainment. David shares his insights into the business of sports, as well as the economic impact major sporting events can have on the business community. David, I wanna welcome you to Building Texas Business. Thanks for coming today. David: It's great to be here, Chris. Appreciate the opportunity. Chris: So let everybody know, you're the general manager of what's called Longstar Sports and Entertainment here at Houston. Tell the audience a little bit about what that company is and kind of how it fits into the sports landscape here in Houston. David: Yeah, longstar Sports and Entertainment, or LSSE, as we try to call it with such a long name, is really the events production and management company at Houston, texans. So we are a primary outlet for event production, promotion and really a focus to our efforts to date around filling event dates at NRG Stadium. Most of what we do, chris, is in the sports space, although we have certainly done fair share of shows in the entertainment side, but college football, international soccer, rugby are all really big parts of what we do and inside of that we can do anything and everything that we need to do to make an event successful. We've promoted and negotiated and done our own events. We work with partners like ESPN or the Major League Soccer to host events at our building for them. We work with global brands like Manchester United, real Madrid or even Taylor Swift to bring events to our place in a variety of different ways. So really our focus is on bringing people together in Houston and we've done some other things over the years some investments and some events outside of NRG Stadium. But at our core we are a major part of making NRG Stadium one of the world class destinations for events and we're very proud of what we've been able to do over the last 21 years. Chris: That's what I love about kind of the focus at LSSC and the Texans for that matter is really a focus on doing things for the benefit and betterment of Houstonians. It seems to be kind of maybe a core focus. David: No question. I mean, look, at the end of the day, our organization is only focus on three things it's creating experiences, it's delivering incredible vowed partners and it's about doing great things for Houston. So, in that core capacity, major events, whether it be bringing Leon O Messi to play at NRG Stadium in an event like Copa America a few years ago I mentioned Taylor Swift we had a chance to host her in 2018, or Keddie Chesney or George Straits or Tim McGraw done shows with all of them over the years to the big time college football, like the Tax Act Texas Bowl that we host each and every year. Our focus is on really those three initiatives and I think they play into exactly what you said, which our organization has been all about, and the family the McNair family has been all about since day one. Chris: So, speaking of the Tax Act Texas Bowl, where we've got a match up right around the corner with Oklahoma State and Texas A&M excited about that and I would think that there is some excitement from those fan bases about being here at Houston. David: No question, our 18th year of hosting that college football postseason spectacular that happens each and every year at NRG Stadium. Last 10 years we've had the Big 12 in SEC and you mentioned it Texas A&M, who's obviously one of, if not, the biggest collegiate brand in this part of the world, going and taking on Oklahoma State, an old rival there from the Big 12 days and 20th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys, I might add, who made it all the way to the Big 12 championship game this year and have the nation's best running back in Oli Gordon. A lot of things to be excited about on both fan bases. Texas A&M obviously a great brand, but had their struggles on the field relative to their expectations this year. A lot of transition, including bringing in a really exciting new coach and Mike Elko, and this is an opportunity for both of these teams, but particularly Texas A&M, to start their 2024 March to the championship this December 27th. Chris: Very good. So let's talk a little bit just about you and kind of how you got into the sports industry and you've been general manager now at LSE like 10 years. That's crazy because I can remember when you first took over the role. So 10 years goes by fast. David: It goes by real fast, chris. Look, for me sports has been an incredible part of my life, like many, since my early days of youth, I know as a kid. For me there wasn't a day that didn't go by literally a day that I didn't have to go to some practice or didn't get to go to some practice of some kind, played a lot of sports really important to my family growing up and ultimately developed a very strong passion for sport itself. As I got a little older I was in school at the University of Texas I realized that you could make a business out of it. You could create a life around the, not just playing on the field, and for me my playing days they definitely ended in high school, which is okay. I still get to this day, get to go out there and try and hack it with the best of them every once in a while, but I do it vicariously most of the time in working with my kids and coaching them and watching them grow. So for me, like I said, I knew sport was a big part of what I had a passion for when I graduated from UT. I had an opportunity to be to work for an NFL team in my hometown right here in Houston Texas. They didn't even have a name until a few weeks into my job, but that was the Houston Texans, and so coming out of UT and having the opportunity to be a part of building a professional team no less an NFL team from the ground up was something that I thought was really cool and I thought would be something that would help fuel that passion further, and it has. There's no question, of course, as a graduate coming out of college, many of us, myself included had bills to pay, and working as an intern at any sports team is not a great way to pay off those bills very quickly. But you know, I knew I had. I knew I had a goal in mind. I knew that I could make a business out of this if I really focused on making the most of the opportunities I had about keeping a positive attitude and really just taking every opportunity I could to grow, and I did that. I worked at the Texans during that first season, had an opportunity after that to get into a sales side where I did start making money working in media sales after leaving the team, spent a few years doing that for the University of Texas Athletics and then with the Houston Rockets, but I had a chance to return back to the team in 2010 and have been with the Texans in some way or shape or form ever since and that's been a lot of fun to really get to be in my hometown to work for the NFL team ups and downs included along the way, right, as we've had some great years and some not so great years. But going back to what I talked about earlier about being able to make an impact, particularly in my hometown, it's been an amazing opportunity for me and I still wake up every day and I know this is gonna sound really silly and I've grown a lot in my career, but we office at NRG Stadium and there are a lot of days where I walk in I'll hear the voice guy, david Brady, in my head going welcome to NRG Stadium. Chris: And it's just for me as I walk in the office. David: You know, it's a subtle reminder in my head that you know what. This is something pretty cool and this is something really special and been fortunate enough to be a part of a lot of things that have helped grow this community as a sports destination and then hopefully a lot more going forward. Chris: That's great. I mean it's a very unique position, unique opportunity. It relates to working for an NFL franchise. Right, there's only 32 franchises that you can work for, so let's talk again. So you work your way up and then you get this opportunity to move into leadership and I like to talk to guests, entrepreneurs, about leadership. So let's talk about that with you, kind of give us a little idea of your journey. Who were some of your mentors that you kind of molded your leadership style after? David: Well, I think mentors are so important, chris. They're so important to provide you you know reality, to provide you guidance, to provide you you know somebody who can ultimately be a resource, good and bad, in any situation. You know, for me it started with a good friend of ours and I still think about him all the time as Jamie Roots, you know, arguably one of the best in the business, president of the Texans for 20 plus years and spent spent really so much time, energy and effort in creating and ultimately growing the Texans brand, and so getting a chance to watch him and be a part of his team for almost a decade myself was something that you know, I've taken so much from. You know, the things that we focused on were about relationships, and that's really where it starts in any of these businesses is, you know, whether you're working with clients, teammates or employees and just trying to find ways to connect. You've got to be able to connect at all levels and build relationships with people, no matter what role they're playing in your business. So it's starting with relationships first. You know, I think, looking at how Lone Star has been approached I talked to Jamie about this a lot over the years Texans, so important and ingrained in the business of, or the fabric of, the Houston community. But what Lone Star has really helped do is expand the reach beyond just football and reach into what is already arguably the most diverse community in the country and bring them in to a place that they could celebrate, that the passions they have can create memories that last a lifetime and ultimately, yes, do business. You know, and so you know, lone Star helps us reach in. We've done, you know, 21 Mexican national team soccer events at our stadium. We've hosted Beyonce. We've had, you know, lsu take on Wisconsin or, you know, coming up, the national championship game for college football. Yes, there's some core elements that are consistent across every sport, every entertainment property, every football event that I just mentioned, but each of those tie people back to our business, they tie people into, or they bring people into, our community and they ultimately, you know, give us an opportunity to create even more momentum for the team and for Houston going forward. So, when I look at how we've approached that from a leadership perspective, you know it's really been thinking about how our business, my business, can impact people outside of what we do in the Texans. And with that, you know, like I said from the beginning, it starts with relationships. Chris: Hey, you hit the nail on the head because I think that's true. No matter what business you're in, if you're a one man shop or you're growing it to be bigger, it's all about relationships, like you said, with your external partners but more importantly with your internal teammates. So, talking on that subject a little bit, let's talk a little bit. I know you know you've built a team around you at LSSC to help put on and promote these events. What are some of the things you look for when you're going through that process? One maybe identify whether it's through the recruiting process or onboarding or, as they're there, in kind of the training to make sure you're making the best decision you can in building that team. And then maybe we'll talk about the other side is when you know maybe this wasn't the right fit, the harder decisions to make. David: Well, I think it starts. You know I mentioned it earlier, but to me there's really three core elements of being a good teammate, and I think these matter whether you're the intern or you're the leader of the organization. One be coachable right. Nobody that I have ever met, even the best in the business, know everything right, so be able to take advice, take criticism, learn from your mistakes, and that's something I think's really important. Two be ready, right. Be when opportunities exist, don't be afraid to raise your hand, don't be afraid to speak up, don't be afraid to go all in. You never know when an opportunity could be the best opportunity for you if you don't ask. So be coachable, be ready and then, from my perspective, just be positive, right. The attitude is the only thing that any of us can control, and my experience and my life has taught me that if you focus on the good, you have a lot better chance of getting there than if you focus on the bad. And that speaks to communication internally. That speaks to the way you approach how you position your business. It speaks to how you approach your competition right. Ultimately, at the end of the day, if you focus on the good, there's a better chance you're gonna get good. Chris: Like I couldn't agree more on that positive mindset, kind of staying positive, focus on the positive, learn from the bad and the negative maybe, but your primary focus has got to be on improvement in a positive way. Yeah, again, there's books written about it all over, but mindset makes a big difference. David: No question, no question. Ultimately, if you're a teammate for us and you've got those qualities, we feel like that's a great start to being a positive contributor to our group. Chris: Well, no just from being around the organization as much as I have. Y'all are known the Texans and LSSE. You're known within the sports industry of training people to be great and I guess that's a blessing and a curse. You get really good people but then people come and take them. David: Well, I've always had the mentality, chris. I know it's one that may fly in the face of common thought, but look, if anybody's being approached or anybody's being seen as having an opportunity coming from where we have brought them to, then we've done our jobs the other day and so we wanna keep as many of those on our team as we can, no question, but many times, for a variety of reasons, you have to accept that maybe reality, and so do the best of what you've got, be ready for the next opportunity, keep moving forward. Chris: So, working in the world of sports, what's one of the things you think is maybe the biggest misperception that most have about what you do? Cause it sounds pretty glamorous. David: Well, that's probably the biggest misperception. I think that, and that I have access to every ticket for every event all the time. My wife still sometimes even has that misperception, but I love her for it. No, look, I think the reality is that. I think that people do think that. Well, let me back up. I think there can be a perception that it is all glamorous all the time. Right, there's a lot of very visible and very talented people that are in the media all the time, that are compensated well, that are creating brands of their own. There certainly is an element to that, but I think that more often than not, it's a job that, if you don't have a passion for what you're doing, what you're doing, it's gonna be hard, because the hours are long, holidays are not really holidays. The players have negotiated a very significant salary, and that's not always the case for everybody else. And on the business side, and there are so many facets of what working in sports can be, and I think that's also, at the same time, an opportunity A lot of people look at. Well, you work for a team so that you're working in sports. Working in sports can be working for an agency that's working with a brand that is creating a partnership with a team. It could be working on the media side, bringing the events to life through social, digital and television content. It could be being a lawyer that negotiates contracts. It could be taking tickets and welcoming people to NRG Stadium, and so there's just so many different ways. There are over 7,000 people that work on a major event day at NRG Stadium. Just on the day, just on the day itself, right Between part-time staff, texans, employees, police fire, you name it. That's crazy. So it's such a big it becomes its own little city. So ultimately, there's a lot of different ways that sports can touch somebody. Most often, people just think of the players and what happens on the field. Chris: Well, it's nothing. You said when you started that, and I think it's true and it transcends all industries Passion To be really good at what you do, you have to have a passion for it, because it's long hours and putting in real hard time to learn and advance and grow your expertise at whatever it is, and so it has to start and stop a passion. David: No question, and if I look towards my life personally, it's been the fuel that's put me on the path to the successes that I've had. I mentioned it from the beginning. I mean, I started out as an intern with the Texans. I'm very proud of the fact that I'm the only intern or the only member of the executive team at Texans that actually started out as an intern with the team itself and that wasn't by accident. I mean, certainly there's a lot of good fortune along the way and I was able to produce results when needed. But I look at that as a testament to. Without the passion that I had, I wouldn't have been able to go through the 120 hour weeks as an intern, making minimum wage, I might add. You know working on, you know lifting heavy equipment or organizing, you know volunteer groups or you know putting together hours of copy that may not even be used, right. I mean, it's just those things that are just little steps along the way that, personally, I had to do, but I think they apply to anybody who has felt success in their business is that it starts with that passion. Chris: Yeah. So let's turn the conversation a little bit and talk about something that I don't think gets talked about enough, certainly at least here in Houston. We, when you step back and look at it, we, being Houston, which means you and others have done an amazing job of making Houston a true, like sports event destination. So we can talk about that a little bit, but what I want to do is connect that to how that the impact that has on the business community in Houston, because it's significant. David: It's massive, you know. So I'll start with a couple of things. One, you know, I think Houston's success as a destination for sport really points to. You can point to a lot of things that have been contributing factors, and they all have been geography center of the country, center of the continent, certainly a very, a very easy to get to market with all the infrastructure here from the great airports, obviously our traffic and our freeways. But the port you know, the infrastructure itself is fantastic, have served us well over the last 20 plus years with this latest renaissance, and we'll going forward. You've got a Some may need some tweaking, right? Chris: No question about it. David: I mean NRG is certainly, you know, a fantastic, world-class facility throughout its history. But that definition certainly has changed over the years and there's opportunities to continue to be the biggest and the best that we're working towards getting in the future. But the market seven plus million people in the DMA it's the most diverse market in the United States. All of that creates a lot of reasons why Houston has been a major destination. But I think the most important element is the leadership and the people and when I say people I mean the people at all levels that help contribute to the experience that's created when major events. Stakeholders are looking for a place to go and they come into Houston and they get to see it. We've got a number of groups that have worked together very successfully over the years the Texans and Lone Star, nrg Park, houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, all the major professional teams, harris County, houston Sports Authority, houston First Mayor's Office, city and Fire, the Texas Medical Center. All of those groups and many others have created a winning formula with how we approach the event experience, whether it's a festival, a conference or the Super Bowl. You throw in the hospitality community, which Houston First is certainly a driver of, but the thousands of unbelievable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options that are here in this community and how they collaborate and work together around these major events. And you see, no other market in the country can offer what we have as a collective package, and that's why you've seen Houston be awarded more major sporting events than any other market in the country over the last 15 years. That's impressive. Chris: I mean, people don't know that. They don't, it doesn't get talked about. David: They don't, they don't. There's certainly a lot of energy around. You get the first one right and then it just kind of dominos and we've been very aggressive as a community in pursuing those options. We've been very successful and when we get those options here to put our best foot forward, there are great resources at state level that certainly help with that and a spirit of collaboration with the governor's office to try and generate as many major events in the state of Texas as possible. So those are all winning points in the formula for success. But it really starts with the people and as we look at the future of the sporting event business, the major event business in Houston, there's a reason why we keep going after this and a big part of it is what you talked about the economic impact. Pick any number of these. These events Final four, college football, playoff, national championship game, fifa World Cup, super Bowl, taksac, texas Bowl, copa America I'm missing thousands of events that happen and are the Major League Baseball All-Star game, nba All-Star game, mls Cup. All these events that you see have really generated billions of dollars collectively for our community and economic impact. That's people coming to Houston and staying in our hotels. They're going and having a great time down in Galveston. They are eating at some of the world's best restaurants and that fuels our economy. We don't have the typical transient business that a vacation destination like a Miami or New Orleans may have, where entertainment in the community can spark a lot of travel. We are very much focused on conference events and entertainment opportunities and we do it better than just about anybody else out there. Chris: So let's kind of try to, you know, put some context around that. You mentioned, and obviously I'm well aware of the Texas Bowl, Taksac, Texas Bowl economic impact of that event to the greater Houston area. David: Annual basis over the last 10 years has been over $30 million on average. Every single year, we'll have anywhere between 25 and 30,000 people traveling in, staying in our hotels, restaurants, for three or four days ahead of the event. You've got people they're even driving in, too right, people that are coming in from the outer areas getting to celebrate that event. So that's meaningful, especially when that event specifically happens every year. It's right, it's a re-accuracy. End of the year, end of the year, when a lot of people are traveling for the holidays or maybe not doing as much, we've got an event that brings people into our community. That brings people here that may not be from a drivable distance. They may be coming from, you know, south Carolina, or Louisiana, or Florida, or Colorado Now that the Big 12 has expanded or Arizona, so you know, it really is something that fuels those businesses and gives our community as a whole an opportunity to celebrate around a major event, and we're proud of what that particular event has done, as well as, obviously, many others. Chris: Then we've got a couple of big events on the horizon. I want to talk about some of that. So let's talk about the first one, and that's the national title football college football playoff championship on January 8. It's a huge deal. It's the last one, I guess, of the 14 format, but you know what can we look forward to as Houstonians, with that game right around the corner? David: Well, it's a true celebration of college football, a week-long celebration. So you know, from a community perspective, you know the impact has already started. The Houston Love Teachers campaign that the Harris County, houston Sports Authority and the College Football Playoff local organizing committee has put together is has already generated millions of dollars in support for and recognition of teachers in our community, excuse me and that's an impact that will obviously pay dividends well beyond the game itself on January 8. When you look to event week itself, got four teams and four big brands that are hoping to descend upon Houston right after the New Year's. Chris: Yeah, yeah, so we've got what I mean. I think, any way you slice it, there's four or two teams that show up here are going to have big followings. David: Well, they are, and so you know what that means. It's not just about the 70,000 people that will fill up NRG Stadium. You know, again, the week long of activities, with free concerts every night during the weekend leading up fan fest down at Georgia Brown, which will have all kinds of interactive opportunities for fans to celebrate and enjoy the game of college football. You've got a number of initiatives around the industry itself that you know just further fuel Houston as a destination for business around the sport conferences and events and media opportunities, literally billions, if not trillions, of impressions showcasing our city. Chris: So you're gonna have the eyes of the world really on Houston for that kind of that weekend leading up and, I think, encourage the Houstonians right to get out and enjoy it yeah, no question, I mean it is. David: Houston is one of the best college football markets in the country the, the tax act, texas Bowl and many other events that we hosted. Our place and throughout the city. You've age rice, you know hcu tsu, prairie view. There's so much around college football that really Houston should be part of this destination, going forward on a consistent basis, and I think we'll show that as we bring everybody together here next month very good, yeah, david. Chris: So I think there's a lot to be excited about having the national title game be in our backyard, and I hope Houstonians will show up and take advantage of all the the events that are being planned yeah, it's gonna be an incredible week. David: We've earned the opportunity and I know, just like we did with Super Bowl a few years ago, with Final Four earlier this year, sonians love their sport. They will be out and enjoying another great celebration, and that's something that we should be excited about, and it's not the only one. You look down the road. We've got the world's biggest event coming just two years from now. Chris: As well, and that's the World Cup that's right. David: Yeah, fifa World Cup returns to Houston in 2020, or returns to Houston, comes to Houston in 2026. Houston, one of the venues in North America that was selected and you know just when you think about the opportunity to host five, six, seven, eight events in NRG Stadium with an average audience of a billion people and names like Messi and Neymar and Mbappe, who probably mean a lot to many people in this community but are treated as icons around the globe, and for Houston to have its name among the great markets of the world, at a truly global market which we know from a business perspective and from a from a population perspective. It is but to have that that verification on that type of stage is something that you know. As a community we also be very proud of and Chris Canetti in the World Cup office and Janice Burke and everybody over at NRG Park that ourselves included that helped to be part of making that a reality. We know we got a lot of work ahead to live up those expectations that's great. Chris: Well, david, I appreciate you, you know coming on and sharing some of these specifics. I want to ask you just a few more questions about you personally. What was your first job before days? You know the years before you were the intern of Houston Texas so I my first job I'm gonna go with. David: I've got a 1, 1a, all right. So my first job really was I worked at a Kroger in Kingwood as a checker or, sorry, as a bagger. But my my first quote real job I didn't have that one very long was I. I ended up being a server at Kingwood Country Club and the reason I say that was my first real job is that I worked in the service industry throughout my career. I mean, I still do today, obviously, but I worked in the service industry for 10 years, all the way through my time in Austin, going to school at UT, and I will tell you that nothing will teach you more about the world good and bad, than working in the service industry and I am so appreciative of the opportunities that I got to again. Start with something simple as that. But as a funny story, chris, I will say my crowning achievement as a server is I did serve as Don Johnson, the actor, don Johnson's waiter for the 10 cup rap party, because Tim Cup was hosting. That's right and so I do have that up by resume. Chris: So there you go see one of the benefits of living in Kingwood that's right. Yeah, one of the many I'll add okay, so since you work so much in, I guess, service hospitality, this will be easy for you. All right, you prefer Tex-Mex or barbecue? Tex-mex all day long all right, and this one's gonna be hard for you to answer okay maybe not. If you could do a 30-day sabbatical, where would you go? What? David: would you do? That is a great question. I don't think it's very. I don't think it's very hard for me at all. I am an avid skier and my family and I have been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time in Park City, utah, and I try and get the 30 days even now it's not possible to do in our work, but I love Park City probably more than any place else in this planet, and so I'd love to be able to go up my family for three days and just ski our behinds off got you. Chris: Well, that's great. That's a good one. David, thanks again for taking the time. Congratulations to you and the rest of the team back at Energy Park, the Texans LSSE, for all you do for Houston well. David: Thank you, chris, and we appreciate your support and involvement as well. Special Guest: David Fletcher.

Thousands of competitors at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City each year show their best livestock. The competition includes children as young as 7.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what it’s like for kids and teenagers who show livestock at one of the largest competitions in the U.S.

Thousands of competitors come to the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Missouri, each year to show their best livestock. The competition includes children as young as 7 years old, who take part in a long tradition of raising and showing their animals.

The Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo is underway now and in the last 10 years has raised over $500,000 for local kids....and Cameron has been dealing with disabilities his whole life, but Goodwill Houston has programs to help individuals just like him get back into the workforce!

Lynn Shimmin discusses the upcoming steer and swine shows with the Warren County Prime Beef Festival at the Warren County Fairgrounds on Monday, September 4th, as well as the annual Livestock Auction at the Monmouth American Legion Tuesday, September 5th.

Our conversation today for Extension Office Friday with Carol Nansel, a Shenandoah County Extension Agent who works with the 4H program also featured several students who will be showing in the 2023 Shenandoah County 4H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale at the Shenandoah County Fair on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Returning to the show was Lindsey Rigby. Lindsey is in her second year at Laurel Ridge Community College and while her age prevents her from showing animals, she is still very involved in the 4H program as a Youth Representative. She talked about her long-term goals and how much she enjoys engaging with the younger kids who are participating. Maggie Eaton, a senior at Mountain View High School explained the process to show dairy cows and talked about their new Dairy Lease Program. Nate Farmer, a junior at Mountain View High School talked about the responsibility of raising a heifer to show at the event. Hannah Biby, a sophomore at Mountain View High School told us about her goats and the difference between a breeding goat and a market goat. Chad Biby, a senior at Mountain View High School (and a return guest to the show) told us about the hogs that he will be showing and explained all the non-animal things that go into making top dollar for your animal at the auction. Carol walked us through how the sale works and gave a variety of ways for people to participate. You can learn more on their website: https://shenandoah.ext.vt.edu/programs.html or by following them on Facebook.

Scott Faughn from the Missouri Times discusses the importance of what plays out politically at the State Fair in Sedalia.

This week on North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Jeff Nemecek, the American Royal Livestock Show Manager about the upcoming livestock show, what's new and why you shouldn't miss it!Jeff has been a member of the team for the past 20 years serving on the Swine Committee where he helped grow the swine show to over 1000 head. Today, Jeff serves on the staff full-time and has been in this role for a little over a year. Jeff brings over 35 years of livestock knowledge to the team.A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to be the nation's leader for food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The American Royal provides opportunities for nearly half a million youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences, including nationally competitive livestock shows, the world's largest barbecue competition, regional and national equine shows, youth and professional rodeos, and elementary and secondary education outreach. Support from partners, members, and volunteers help the American Royal achieve its vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated, and all generations are committed to its future.Learn more about The American Royal at https://agr.fyi/american-royal#livestockshow #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of the ag brands you love and the ag brands you love to hate? Hear them at https://whatcolorisyourtractor.comNeed help with your agriculture based company's marketing plan? Visit https://www.northamericanag.com/full-service-agri-marketingDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one too!Why you should not miss FIRA USA 2023!Join the experts during 3 days of autonomous and robotics farming solutions in action!FIRA USA, the traveling AgTech event is back from September 19-21, 2023 at the Salinas Sports Complex, Home of the California Rodeo SalinasRegister at - https://fira-usa.com/Subscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

En træt EP optræder til et kvægshow i Texas fordi Colonel har bedt ham om det i et sårbart øjeblik. Hvad fanden tænker manden på? Elvis! Til et kvægshow!? WTF!? Det er jo helt bananas. Birdie må tænke over, hvordan hun håndterer en knækket og træt Elvis. Hun vil jo nødigt gøre ham ked af det.

Shimmin provides a quick crop update before highlighting the upcoming livestock shows at the Warren County Agricultural Fair in Roseville.

CoServ first got its start in the 1930s, bringing electricity to barns and farmhouses throughout much of our service area. And, while North Texas has developed considerably over the past 85 years, we've never forgotten our roots. CoServ is a fixture at North Texas livestock shows, not only forming relationships with FFA students but supporting them by bidding on their animals. Over the course of the year, CoServ sponsors four separate events, including Denton County, Cooke County, and Collin County. Additionally, CoServ Gas supports the Wylie livestock show.So, to spotlight the co-op's tremendous work with the Future Farmers of America program, I decided to head out to the Denton County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale and learn all that I could.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Richard Gruen, Vice Chairman of the RODEOHOUSTON Speakers Committee. In this week's episode, Richard discusses the highlights of this year's Rodeo, and the importance of helping the youth of Texas go to college with their many scholarship opportunities. Richard tells the listeners about the new things coming to the rodeo and how the Rodeo is constantly evolving to be bigger and better. Richard also talks about the true mission of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and how the help of their volunteers make every year such a success. Lastly, Richard gives his “Helpful Hints” to the listeners to make it the best experience possible.

Get ready for a wild ride as Next Stop Mississippi broadcasts live from the 58th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show & Rodeo! Join us on Friday, February 10th at 10 a.m. for a front-row seat to one of the South's biggest rodeo events. With live interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the action, shop, learn and explore with us during their Free Rodeo Days! So, grab your cowboy hat and tune in live to Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year once again, with stock shows going on throughout the area. La Vernia Chamber committee members would like to remind supporters and friends of youth exhibitors about the 66th La Vernia Junior Livestock & Poultry Show, which will be held March 1-4 at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce, 12301 U.S. 87 W. in La Vernia. Invitation letters have been mailed, but all businesses in the La Vernia community and county area, including individual supporters of youth, are invited to help in combining for another great show of support for La Vernia ISD 4-H and FFA...Article Link

The Press Room is produced by the Wilson County News' WCN TV. In this week's episode of The Press Room, we're talking the following topics: • The Bexar County Jr. Livestock Show is planned for Dec. 27-30, 2022. • Christmas Shopping in the Country, a holiday enter-to-win with Wilson County businesses, ends Dec. 21. Don't miss your chance to win over 0 in prizes! • A holiday story time with Wilson County News reporter Gregory Ripps, who reads O. Henry's THE GIFT OF THE MAGI. MORE INFO: • Bexar County Jr. Livestock Show: Watch for the lineup of events and...Article Link

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo archery competition and is hosts The Ranch and Wildlife Archery Competition!  This is one of the highest payout tournaments for youth archers.  They will give away over 20k in scholarships. This tournament is run through 4H and you will be required to follow their rules for registration and eligibility. We will fill you in on our experience and what to watch out for when showing up. Also, there's a 2023 Aggie Invite teaser :)  https://www.raisinganarcher.com/ https://texarchery.com/  

(From 10.22.22, Segment 2) North Carolina is known for its livestock heritage, Christopher and Bill are going to tell us a bit about the livestock show portion of the NC State Fair! Listen in if your curious about which cattle took home the prize!

This week Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Peter Golbitz, founder of Agromeris and advisor at Unconventional Ag. He joins us to share details about the upcoming Unconventional Ag Conference, an event that showcases regenerative, organic, and sustainable agriculture methods.  Peter Golbitz has over 30 years of direct experience in the food and agricultural industry covering the production and processing of raw materials into value-added food, industrial ingredients and consumer packaged goods, as well as their marketing and distribution.  Unconventional Ag will be taking place in Minneapolis from Nov. 29-30, 2022. This focused event and news platform features innovative, sustainable, and value-added opportunities for farmers, grain handlers, processors, procurement groups, startups, equipment/technology providers, and more. The 8th annual conference highlights specialty oilseed, grain, vegetable oil, and plant protein production alongside trade and processing. Learn more about Unconventional Ag at https://agr.fyi/uag.FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/firaThe American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. https://agr.fyi/amer FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hands the reins over to the dynamic ladies of the Hog Wild n Steer Crazy 4H Club in Lee County, Florida. Whitney Taylor, president of the club & Hannah Guthoerl, vice president.These ladies conducted interviews at the North American Ag booth at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, asking ag professionals about their chosen careers, what education they needed and why they love the industry. With 12% of jobs in the country being ag related, the opportunities are endless! Enjoy this episode of Ag Spotlight, The 4H Takeover - Careers in Agriculture.The American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. https://agr.fyi/amerThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Allyssa King, Director of Communications at the American Royal! The American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, the world's largest barbecue contest, will fill Kansas Speedway for a weekend of fierce competition, pit party excitement and family-friendly fun, September 29-October 2. The longstanding Kansas City tradition will welcome 535 competitors from around the world to compete for the title of Grand Champion. The weekend begins with the American Royal Pit Party on Friday, September 30, featuring live music, backyard games, and food and drinks in a party atmosphere. The activities kick off at 3 p.m., with live performances beginning at 5 p.m. On Saturday, October 1, the infield of Kansas Speedway turns into the biggest backyard barbecue party for the family. Events begin at 11 a.m. with food and drinks from local vendors, fun and games for kids, a tribute to the military, barbecue demonstrations and competitions, and the inaugural Barbecue Battle of the Bands event.   The Barbecue Marketplace and Food Truck court will be open September 30 from 3-10 p.m. and October 1 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., featuring local food and barbecue vendors offering sauces, seasonings, barbecue equipment and more.   The annual World Series of Barbecue event is the American Royal's largest fundraiser, contributing to its mission of providing over $1 million in youth scholarships and agriculture education programs annually. Funds raised during the event will go directly to the American Royal Association's mission of supporting youth and agriculture education.   For the first time this year, the American Royal is inviting local bands to submit an entry into the Barbecue Battle of the Bands competition. Audio submissions will be accepted for judging through September 15, with the top five acts being invited to perform live on October 1. The winning band will receive a $3,500 cash prize. For more information or to enter, email bbqinfo@americanroyal.com.   Single day tickets and weekend passes can be purchased in advance at americanroyal.com/bbq. Free tickets for military veterans, sponsored by BBQ Spot, are available through vettix.org.   For more information about the World Series of Barbecue and the American Royal, visit americanroyal.com.   About the American Royal Association A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal currently provides opportunities for youth and adults from around the world to compete in a variety of events, including our Livestock Show, Pro Rodeo, Equine Shows and the World Series of Barbecue. These events allow the American Royal, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships and to support agriculture education programs.

This week Chrissy Wozniak discusses a new proposed rule by the SEC, with Mary-Thomas Hart, the Chief Counsel, Government Affairs at National Cattlemen's Beef Association.The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) reiterated the need for a limited version of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) greenhouse gas disclosure rule following SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking.  The SEC's greenhouse gas disclosure rule, proposed earlier this year, would require publicly traded companies to disclose their direct (scope 1), indirect/energy use (scope 2), and supply chain (scope 3) greenhouse gas emissions. The requirement to include scope 3 emissions would place a disproportionate burden on cattle producers whose beef is part of the supply chain for publicly traded restaurants and retailers. Additionally, the rule exposes individual producers to additional levels of legal liability.NCBA previously submitted technical comments on the rule and individual cattle producers sent over 7,406 emails to SEC commissioners and members of Congress expressing concern with rule. NCBA has encouraged the SEC to remove the requirement to disclose scope 3 emissions, which would lessen the burden on cattle producers.The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America's cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy.  As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef.  Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or membership@beef.org.For more policy related information visit policy.ncba.orgThe American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. https://agr.fyi/amerThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Today's Ag Spotlight is on real American Heroes who help transition veterans from active service to agriculture. Tod Bunting is a retired Air Force major General – with over 30 years of service. He has devoted his post military life to veteran care. Also with us is Virgil Williams who is also a veteran and runs operations at Save Farm. SAVE Farms is a training farm for veterans of all eras and their families. A pathway to farming and healing. Americans celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 to honor our veterans' patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. While this day is a wonderful tribute, there are organizations who honor veterans every single day of the year. The SAVE Farm in Manhattan, KS., is one of them. The concept for the SAVE Farm  began nearly a decade ago, when retired Colonel Gary Lagrange and his daughter saw results from training beekeeping and providing therapy to soldiers at nearby Ft Riley. A non profit was formed by a diverse group of veterans, farm and ranch experts and educators.  With the help of organizations like The Nature Conservancy, and the Conservation Fund, the SAVE Farm is now a reality. It provides therapy as needed and hands-on teaching to veterans and transitioning service members through experienced professionals. They learn how to successfully and sustainably manage cropland, livestock animals, orchards, horticulture, and beekeeping. In 2020, SAVE celebrated a significant milestone - the purchase of 308-acres of farmland for future hands-on training. In 2021, the critical and life-changing work of the SAVE Farm received further support from John Deere through a donation of $200,000 to continue its collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and assist in the completion of training facilities. Learn more about the SAVE Farm at https://www.thesavefarm.org/The American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. https://agr.fyi/amerThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak listens to @the Shepherdess tell her story of leaving the urban lifestyle and starting a farm from scratch. Many think it can't be done, but Grace Leake has proved otherwise. In this interview she discusses how and why she made this decision, the current state of the industry, and how her faith led her to this place. She also discusses how the farmer-consumer relationship is the key to fixing food insecurity. Grace is an entrepreneur, Shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges on her Shepherdess Podcast where she talks about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer!  Learn more about The Shepherdess at https://harmonyfarmsdorpers.com/.The American Royal is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. They provide opportunities for youth & adults from around the country to compete in Livestock Show, ProRodeo & Horse Shows. Also known for the World Series of Barbecue®, which is their largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow them to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships & support agriculture education programs. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/americanroyal The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Our conversation today with Carol Nansel, a Shenandoah County extension agent focusing on 4-H youth development was all about the 2022 Shenandoah County 4H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale happening on Saturday September 3, 2022 at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. Joining us to talk about the show and sale was Lindsey Rigby and Chad Biby. We discussed their past experiences showing at the fair and talked about what they're showing this year. Lindsey told us about the large number of new exhibitors this year and explained the workshops they've offered to encourage new participants. Chad talked about all the positives surrounding purchasing a beef (or other market animal) from the show and sale. He suggested "going in" with a friend or family member to make it an economical (and freezer friendly) endeavor. The Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will take place in person at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds though bidding will also be allowed via phone. For more information about the event or to register to bid, visit the Shenandoah County 4-H Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCounty4H, click here to visit their website, or call their office: 540-459-6140.

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Allyssa King of the American Royal Society. The American Royal Livestock Show is happening again this fall! The American Royal has been Advocating for Agriculture Since 1899. It's a non-profit organization based in Kansas City since 1899. We provide opportunities for youth and adults from around the country to compete in our Livestock Show, ProRodeo, and Horse Shows. Many people know us for our World Series of Barbecue®, which is actually our largest fundraiser. Events including the barbecue allow us to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships and support agriculture education programs.Allyssa King began her career at the American Royal as an intern nearly 14 years ago. Upon completing her internship, Allyssa came to the realization of her passion for the American Royal. Allyssa was given an opportunity in 2012 to expand her skills, with the Equine Manager position. The following five years found Allyssa, developing and expanding the horse events. 2017 found Allyssa back at her roots as the American Royal Livestock Manager. Getting back to what she loved, Allyssa expanded, increased and developed the American Royal Livestock Show helping to make it what it is today. Allyssa is proud and blessed to be able to work along so many amazing team members and volunteers, that all make the American Royal Livestock Show a success. In the past five years, the Royal has expanded breeding cattle shows, breeding lamb and goat shows and the Royal Elite Drive.Allyssa is active in her community as an Executive on the Johnson County Fair Board and volunteers at the Johnson County spring livestock shows. 2022 finds Allyssa moving on to her next adventure at the American Royal as the Director of Communications. It will be exciting to see what the future holds for both Allyssa and the growing American Royal.Learn more about the show at www.americanroyal.comThis episode is sponsored by TECC Ag. Crop status alerts sent to growers or trusted agronomists. Artificial intelligence screens for trouble areas and crop stages so that you can make your own assessment of crop production risks. Hi-Res, ground-based imagery available on platforms of your choice.Contact TECC Ag for a  field up for free remote crop scouting at TECC AgricultureThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

[Video below] Floresville's roping arena has a new name: The Scott Ryan Gleeson Arena. The Floresville City Council . approved a resolution March 10 . to name the arena after Gleeson, recognizing “his dedicated service . and commitment to the . City . of Floresville and its residents.” The resolution noted that . Gleeson — who died Sept. 25, . 2018, at the age of 40 — became . active in 4-H and FFA at an early . age and raised show and commercial . goats. He also regularly volunteered . at the San Antonio . Livestock Show and the...Article Link

Texas kicked off festivities on Texas Independence Day, to commemorate the 2023 Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. As the Rangers approach their 200th year of service, their legend is embodied in the following quote. When Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald was sent to Dallas in the 1890s to prevent a scheduled prizefight, McDonald was greeted at the train station by the city's anxious mayor, who asked: "Where are the others?" McDonald supposedly replied, "Hell! ain't I enough? There's only one prize-fight!" (credit: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum). The Texas Rangers are the oldest serving state law enforcement agency in the United States. Texas Ranger Displays Drones Used For Crime Fighting Operations Armed with the latest technology, Rangers wear distinctive white cowboy hats, white western-style shirts with silver badges crafted from Mexican Cinco peso coins, and cowboy boots. The event started at the Dickies Arena on the grounds of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with special help from Brad Barnes, the President/General Manager of the Exposition and Livestock Show.   It concluded on Mule Alley, hosted by Craig Cavileer in the Fort Worth Stockyards at the Hotel Drover. (L) Bob Sims buying mules to work the Texas oil fields. Mule Alley Fort Worth Stockyards circa 1940. Artist's aerial drawing of the mule barns at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Date Unknown. Herd of Texas mules at Mule Alley at Fort Worth Stockyards circa 1939 One note: Mule Alley is where Robert Riggs' great uncle Bob Sims bought mules for use in the East Texas oil fields in the 1930s and 40s. Those places are steeped in Texas history. Fort Worth, known as “Cowtown,” is where the West began. And there is nothing more Texan than the Texas Rangers. You will like this episode if you are a fan of Taylor Sheridan's TV series Yellowstone or 1883.  FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast  SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps. TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT  that you want to hear more about

Texas kicked off festivities on Texas Independence Day, to commemorate the 2023 Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. As the Rangers approach their 200th year of service, their legend is embodied in the following quote. When Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald was sent to Dallas in the 1890s to prevent a scheduled prizefight, McDonald was greeted at the train station by the city's anxious mayor, who asked: "Where are the others?" To which McDonald supposedly replied, "Hell! ain't I enough? There's only one prize-fight!" (credit: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum). Texas Ranger Chief Chance Collins Addresses Kickoff of 2023 Texas Ranger Bicentennial The Texas Rangers are the oldest serving state law enforcement agency in the United States. Texas Ranger Displays Drones Used For Crime Fighting Operations Armed with the latest technology, Rangers wear distinctive white cowboy hats, white western-style shirts with silver badges crafted from Mexican Cinco peso coins, and cowboy boots. The event started at the Dickies Arena on the grounds of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with special help from Brad Barnes the President/General Manager of the Exposition and Livestock Show.   It concluded on Mule Alley hosted by Craig Cavileer in the Fort Worth Stockyards at the Hotel Drover. (L) Bob Sims buying mules to work the Texas oil fields. Mule Alley Fort Worth Stockyards circa 1940. Artist's aerial drawing of the mule barns at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Date Unknown. Herd of Texas mules at Mule Alley at Fort Worth Stockyards circa 1939 One note, Mule Alley is where Robert Riggs' great uncle Bob Sims bought mules for use in the East Texas oil fields in the 1930s and 40s. Those places are steeped in Texas history. Fort Worth known as “Cowtown” is where the West began. And there is nothing more Texan than the Texas Rangers. In this episode of the True Crime Reporter™ Podcast's Texas Ranger Files, Robert Riggs and Bill Johnston talk to Russell Molina, the Chair of the Texas Ranger Bicentennial in 2023. Russell Molina is a Houston business entrepreneur and civic leader long associated with supporting the Texas Rangers. If you are a fan of Taylor Sheridan's TV series Yellowstone or 1883, you are going to like this episode.  We even include tips on how to buy a Texas Ranger cowboy hat!  Links to the Official Texas Ranger Bicentennial Cowboy Hats

Texas kicked off festivities on Texas Independence Day, to commemorate the 2023 Bicentennial of the Texas Rangers.  As the Rangers approach their 200th year of service their legend is embodied in the following quote.  When Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald was sent to Dallas in the 1890s to prevent a scheduled prizefight, McDonald was greeted at the train station by the city's anxious mayor, who asked: "Where are the others?" To which McDonald supposedly replied, "Hell! ain't I enough? There's only one prize-fight!" (credit: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum). The Texas Rangers are the oldest serving state law enforcement agency in the United States. Armed with the latest technology, Rangers wear distinctive white cowboy hats, white western-style shirts with silver badges crafted from Mexican Cinco peso coins, and cowboy boots. The event started at the Dickies Arena on the grounds of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with special help from Brad Barnes the President/General Manager of the Exposition and Livestock Show.   It concluded on Mule Alley hosted by Craig Cavileer in the Fort Worth Stockyards at the Hotel Drover. One note, Mule Alley is where Robert Riggs' great uncle Bob Sims bought mules for use in the East Texas oil fields in the 1930s and 40s. Those places are steeped in Texas history. Fort Worth known as “Cowtown” is where the West began. In this episode of the True Crime Reporter™ Podcast's Texas Ranger Files, Robert Riggs and Bill Johnston talk to Russell Molina, the Chair of the Texas Ranger Bicentennial in 2023. Russell Molina is a Houston business entrepreneur and civic leader long associated with supporting the Texas Rangers. If you are a fan of Taylor Sheridan's TV series Yellowstone or 1883, you are going to like this episode.  We even include tips on how to buy a Texas Ranger cowboy hat!  Links to the Official Texas Ranger Bicentennial Cowboy Hats https://bit.ly/200xSBTexasRangerLimited https://bit.ly/40xSBTexasRangerLimited https://bit.ly/10xPecanTexasRangerLimited Link to Texas Ranger western belts and apparel The Hat Store Note: You can read more about the history of the legendary Texas Rangers and see vintage photos on our blog at True Crime Reporter™. For official historical information visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum online or in-person at the museum in Waco, Texas.  Please join us in supporting the 2023 Texas Ranger Bicentennial. We want to become your favorite true crime podcast. Please leave a review wherever you listen. Join our true crime community and follow us here.  True Crime Reporter™ is a @2022 copyrighted and trade-marked production by True Crime Reporter, LLC, in Dallas, Texas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. In a major local milestone, the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo is back for the first time since the pandemic. We're broadcasting live from NRG Stadium to hear about this year's sports, concerts, food, and more, as well as about the challenges of coming back from the pandemic. The Houston Rodeo is about a lot of things - scholarships, education, volunteers, and its importance to the area's economy and to the sport of rodeo. Besides the rodeo sports, people also come to the Houston Rodeo for the food. There's the amazing BBQ, the over-the-top concessions, and even fine dining. And what event traditionally brings in the largest concert audience? It's Go Tejano Day! In trying to capture all the excitement of everything that's happening, our host, Ernie Manouse, gets a real taste of the rodeo by sampling some of the new food offerings.  From Tejano Day ...to bull riding …to concerts and exhibits, we talk with the people in charge of making it all happen. Guests: Chris Boleman President and CEO Adrian Izaguirre Go Tejano Day Committee Member Katelyn Scates Director of Sports & Event Presentations Bryce Redo Three-time CPRA Bullfighter of the Year Jason Fletcher General Manager of The Ranch Saloon + Steakhouse Brooks Bradford, Jr. Chairman of The Commercial Exhibits Committee Jason Kane Director of Entertainment and Concert Production Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Richard Gruen, Vice Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeos' Speakers Committee. In this weeks episode, Richard discusses the highlights they are looking forward to this year for the Rodeo's 90th Anniversary, the importance of helping the youth of Texas go to college with their many scholarship opportunities and how he feels like the Rodeo is constantly evolving to be bigger and better. Richard also talks about the true mission of the Rodeo and how the help of their volunteers and committees make every year such a success.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Richard Gruen, Vice Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Speakers Committee. In this weeks episode, Richard discusses the highlights they are looking forward to this year for the Rodeos' 90th Anniversary, the importance of helping the youth of Texas go to college with their many scholarship opportunities and how the Rodeo is constantly evolving to be bigger and better. Richard also talks about the true mission of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and how the help of their volunteers make every year such a success.

In this episode we talk everything Rodeo, from how to get involved with raising livestock, raising money, volunteering, and how important the kids are in the process! Please Like, Share, and Comment!

Back from his extremely popular episode on the GJBH, Troy Goretska discusses their upcoming private treaty show goat sale March 12th, 2022 at the Goretska Livestock show barn.

0 mins In this episode Jaime and I are joined by Hiram (via Zoom in LA).  I start off by giving a quick recap of the bad weather we had at the 2022 Smokin on the Rio Cookoff in Mercedes, TX. I talk about the partying the night before as well as the struggles we had throughout the day.  We had some pretty good turn ins in my opinion and met some pretty cool people. I share some of the results that I can remember as we got one call in beans.  To see the full list of results check out the Smoking on the Rio website on the link below. 15:00 minWe talk about the Russian invasion of the Ukraine with our own Ready Set BBQ spin on how the Russian soldiers were shooting their shot at some of the Ukraine women on the front line.  Hiram gives his strategy to the Ukraine on how they could use Tinder to their advantage.  Operation Black Widow.  Hiram has his own correspondent in Russia and shares her thoughts.  We throw a little shade at Sean Penn.                                                                                                                                                                         23:00 minWe talk about the effects on the economy and how we are planning to move forward.  We share out thoughts on buying fake property in the Metaverse.  There might be a meta Ready Set BBQ store in the future.    26:00 minHiram gives us a recap of his retirement party from the bar life after 15 years.  He carries the party all weekend long ending with our podcast.  He reminisces on the things he will miss and what he won't miss for the bar life.  Jaime tells Hiram what a Toxica is.  We talk about next week's guest and promoting the Palmer Drug Abuse cookoff in April.   33:00 minJaime calls Elon Musk marshmallow soft and we worry for his safety.  Hiram thinks they should fight on the next Jake Paul undercard.  Hiram and I pledge our continuous allegiance to Elon and Space X.  We wonder how much money Elon walks around with and how he paid for the Spiropapa at Charro Days.  Jaime continues to gas light billionaires.  43:00 minHiran tells us about his first pair of Crocs and how quickly he gets shammed for making that kind of purchase in L.A.   A bunch of joes that cook like pros!!!Law Office of Hector Hernandezhttp://hhernandezlaw.com/?fbclid=IwAR3kaG_wQzrsUJ-cVxJLUyjvipMPM1R59xo9YMKFFsiGHaaUgdZ8hd8cB7YSmokin on the Rio smokinontherio.com

Learn about all of the exciting activities at the upcoming Alachua County 4-H Youth Fair & Livestock Show and how to get your children or grandchildren enrolled for next year. Guests: Dr. Cindy Sanders (Alachua County Extension Director) and Mary Lee Sale (Alachua County Extension 4-H Agent). Host: Dr. Kevin Korus, Alachua County Extension, Ag & Natural Resources. For more information visit: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ Music by The Walkers: https://the-walkers.bandcamp.com/album/the-walkers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/extensioncord/message

A pullet gets a birds-eye peek at the crowd Jan. 20, as an exhibitor waits to enter the arena during the penultimate day of the 2022 Wilson County Junior Livestock Show in Floresville. Turn to page 6C for more photos from this year's show — and watch for the list of winners and auction sales in our “Parade of Champions” celebrating this year's show, in a coming issue of the Wilson County News!Article Link

We are on the road this week to go behind the scenes of the 40th Annual CCISD Livestock Show & Auction at the West Agriculture Barn. Students talk through the FFA program, what it takes to raise livestock and how the program is setting them up for success after high school.Click here for the video episode showing behind the scenes at the Ag Barn.Click here to learn more about the 40th Annual Livestock Show and Auction. Follow us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram

If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube, and visit my winery in the Finger Lakes at Missick Cellars. Episode 0029:Wine Reads – January 1, 2022Hi, this is Chris Missick, and welcome to Viti+Culture, and our segment Wine Reads, where we take a look at some of the most interesting, compelling, and even controversial stories and articles in wine.  On the heels of this holiday break, I have decided to take a few spur of the moment trips, one to the Yadkin Valley in North Carolina, and the other to the Texas  Hill Country in mid-January.  I’ve heard so many great things about both regions, and the Hill Country in particular, and figure it will be a nice break from the upstate winter we’ll be fully enmeshed in.  With that in mind, my Google News Alert with the keyword Finger Lakes popped up with this message about Fredericksburg, widely considered the heart of the Texas Hill Country AVA.  It’s an AP wire story, so I don’t have an author to directly credit, but you can find the article by googling the title, Fredericksburg pleases the palate in a Texas-size way.So here we go:“California has Napa and Sonoma; New York has the Finger Lakes and Texas has Fredericksburg,” said Jesse Barter, owner of Hill & Vine Restaurant as he poured a ruby-hued Tempranillo into my glass.It does indeed. The Hill Country west of Austin and north of San Antonio includes Texas-sized acreage devoted to wine production, making it the second largest AVA (American Viticultural Area) in the U.S.The Central Texas Hill Country is one of two major wine-producing regions in the state – the other being the Llano Estacado (Staked Plains) in Texas' northwestern corner.Here in the Hill Country, some 100 wineries dot the landscape along Highway 290, known as the Wine Road, from Fredericksburg to Austin. Fifty of those are in Fredericksburg itself, with 50 more in the permitting process.More about the wines later, but back to Barter and Hill & Vine. When I was there for dinner the restaurant had been open for three weeks, and if you were lucky enough to snag a reservation at all, the waiting time for a table was often two hours or longer.The buzzy crowd sipping cocktails while they waited didn’t seem to mind. Yes, the food is that good. Most everything has a Texas twist — the hummus, for example, contains black-eyed peas. The taco is stuffed with snapper from the Texas Gulf Coast, while the onion rings use onions from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.I ordered the watermelon and green tomato salad with mint and basil leaves, spiced local pecans and herbed goat cheese with a citrus vinaigrette dressing, and thought it the tastiest salad I have ever had.That was followed by the smoked Santa Maria Tri-Tip with smoked chili butter, sea salt, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with a chili salsa. Dessert was Croissant Bread Pudding with bourbon anglaise sauce. You get why people are willing to wait two hours for a table.Now, back to that award-winning Tempranillo. You just know that this being Texas, they wouldn’t be satisfied with a mere medal of excellence, and they didn’t have to be. Hill & Vine’s vintage won a saddle (yes, a saddle) at a wine competition during the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show, and pardner, that beats a medal any day.Hill & Vine is just the latest addition to a remarkably robust dining scene for a town of 12,000 people. Alas, I didn’t make it to the Granite House or Vaudeville Bistro, two lauded dining spots, but I did do dinner one night at Otto’s German Bistro.The German influence is strong in the Hill Country as German settlers were the only ones able to forge a tenuous co-existence with the native Comanche Indians who ran off others attempting to put down roots. Today, you’ll see examples of German culture everywhere.The menu at Otto’s transcends schnitzels and sauerbraten to include dishes such as Steelhead Trout and Deep Sea Prawn with green pea puree, sugar snap peas, snow pea shoots and tomato oil, and veal loin with broccolini, mushrooms, sweet potato puree and almonds.I did go German and ordered the Wurst Platte (smoked paprika gruyere sausage, German potato salad, house made sauerkraut and house made spicy mustard.) I was glad I did.The menu changes weekly, and Otto’s gets most of its ingredients from local, organic or sustainable farms, ranches and fisheries.There’s no dearth of breakfast and lunch options either. Try Caliche Cafe for the former — the Salmon Eggs Benny are to die for. Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery makes a good lunch stop — you don’t have to eat one of their 47 flavors of ice cream for lunch, but you can if you want to.Finally, don’t miss Das Peach Haus. This multipurpose facility tempts those in search of shopping, sipping, dining and learning.The general store sells everything from jams and jellies to chipotle and BBQ sauces. Shoppers can sample their peach cobbler or peach cider while browsing.I had dinner there beside a small lake and under a canopy of pine trees more reminiscent of East Texas than the Hill Country, and those wishing for a full dining experience can reserve a table. They recently opened a distillery where you can sample their gin and whiskey, and if you’re interested in cooking classes, they are happy to oblige. About the only thing you can’t do is pick the peaches.Don’t fret. At Jenschke Orchards, you can pick all the plump peaches you want from the 3,000 trees in their orchards. You will have to think of a creative way of getting them home as the Orchard doesn’t ship outside of Texas.As strange as it may seem to those who equate the American wine scene with California and Oregon, Texas is one of the country’s leading wine producers, and Fredericksburg ranks right behind Napa as a destination for lovers of the grape.As for that grape, because of its hot climate, Texas excels in Mediterranean varietals – those found in sultry, steamy southern Spain and Italy.During a lunch and tasting at Signor Vineyards, I tasted some of these under the expert tutelage of winery host Andre Boada, whose wine pedigree comes courtesy of his Spanish father and French mother. My favorite of the wines Boada poured was an Albareno white, originating in the Galicia Region of Spain, but utilizing Texas grapes.Signor is one of the Hill Country’s most beautiful wineries. Open only three years, it has become such a popular stop they are adding 40 casitas in the vineyards for overnight guests. Even if you don’t stay overnight, you can sign up for one of Boada’s food and wine classes (Friday and Sunday, $50).Two other wineries I highly recommend are Pedernales Cellars and Narrow Path Winery and Vineyards.At Pedernales, the vineyards overlook the scenic Pedernales River, and their white wines come mainly from its sister winery in the High Plains around Lubbock. Narrow Path has a tasting room in Fredericksburg, but make your way to nearby Stonewall to sip in style in their main tasting room overlooking the vineyard.If you want to combine wine tasting and shopping, do head for Fredericksburg’s picturesque main street. At Becker Vineyards, sip a Viognier from their vineyard 12 miles outside of town where, in addition to grapes, five acres are given over to lavender fields.To get your alcoholic intake in a different form, drop by Chocolat, specializing in liquor and wine-infused chocolates. The shop offers some 400 different European-style chocolates rotated throughout the year, with about half on display at any given time. Chocoholics will think they have died and gone to chocolate heaven.When it comes to quality wine, watch out Napa, Sonoma and Finger Lakes – Fredericksburg is gaining on you.I was fortunate enough to get some great recommendations from the fellows over at the podcast Cork Talk, which focuses on North Carolina wine.  I also reached out on a whim to Chris Brundrett of William Chris Winery in the Hill Country.   I had learned about him and William Chris winery from the wonderfully produced Texas Winemakers, a docuseries currently available on YouTube that features an amazing array of different Texas winemakers and viticulturalists.  He informed me that the Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium had been planned for the week I was visiting, and so I promptly purchased a ticket, and plan on tasting and meeting with a number of great producers in the AVA.  I’ll be bringing my equipment with me, and plan on reporting on the regions while I’m there.  I’m excited to report on my findings, and in the meantime, if there is a destination, or a winery that you recommend, drop me a line at viticulturepodcast@gmail.com.  In our next episode, this Thursday, we’re sitting down with Tom Wark, a pro in the wine public relations space, and the author of one of the most influential wine blogs - The Fermentation Blog.  Tom is insightful, opinionated, extremely intelligent, and willing to tackle the tough issues in the wine and culture space.  I think you’re going to love this show.  Thanks, and see you soon. 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Livestock Show in Madison + Suicide Awareness in Rural USA + National Butter Day + Cutting the Christmas Tree with Alice in Dairyland + Farm Parents Needed for New Study See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a year of canceled jackpot shows, livestock exhibitors have something to look forward to this December. Sheryl Theobald says the upcoming show is meant to replace the canceled Badger Kick-Off Classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Dale discuss feeding to look the part and to be smart when declaring a show weight. The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual authors; they do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of those responsible for 'Beyond The Ring' as a whole, or its members.

Bob interviews 4-H and FFA parent, John Perea, on the NM State Fair's vaccine mandate which forced that part of the fair to move to Roswell.

We pre-recorded today's conversation for “Extension Office Friday” via Zoom with Carol Nansel, a Shenandoah County extension agent focusing on 4-H youth development. Joining us on the Zoom screen was Lindsey Rigby, Lindsey Hamrick, Chad Biby & Emily Bowman to talk about the Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale happening Saturday, September 4, 2021. The Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will take place in person at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds though bidding will also be allowed via phone. For more information about the event or to register to bid, visit the Shenandoah County 4-H Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCounty4H, click here to visit their website, or call their office: 540-459-6140

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul explains the timing details for various thunderstorm chances. *Jayson recaps the Husker baseball loss in Sports. *Ellen provides the latest regional Sports. *Clay visits with Railen and Ralston Ripp, who are bringing their Jr. Livestock Show, Champions in the Valley, back for a second year in Franklin this weekend. *Clay returns with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://bluebonnetnews.com/2021/04/18/brooks-crowned-2021-rodeo-queen-for-cleveland-livestock-show-and-dairy-day/

The Southeast Elite Livestock Expo will happen May 21-22 at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds in Fond du Lac.  Here's the Facebook page with all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join three experts from virtual fair technology Mike Hnatt and Jeffrey Palermo with ShoWorks and Spencer Shultz with Fair Vault as they discuss virtual fairs and livestock shows with Marla Calico, CEO of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE).  The panel will discuss the top 3 things fairs and shows should consider when producing a virtual fair or livestock show.

This past weekend was our livestock show. With COVID-19, this was one of the only shows in the area. I met with Cheyenne Martin and Timmy Martin on how COVID-19 has affected showing and, what all goes into showing.

We pre-recorded today's conversation for "Extension Office Friday" via Zoom with Carol Nansel, a Shenandoah County extension agent focusing on 4-H youth development. Joining us on the Zoom screen was Cheyenne Estep, Lindsey Rigby & Chad Biby to talk about the Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show & Sale happening Wednesday, September 2 through Saturday, September 5, 2020. The Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale will take place in person at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, even though the Shenandoah County Fair has been cancelled. They will be following the Governor's social distancing and sanitation orders to keep everyone safe. They explained how and what the show will look like this year: NO Spectators will be allowed at the Shows (Wed-Fri) to limit the number of people in the show barn. Streaming of the shows and sale on the Shenandoah Co 4-H Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCounty4H Buyers and Bidders will be allowed at the Sale on Saturday, September 5 at 3pm; however they will be managing the number of people allowed in the barn at one time. Remote bidding IS AVAILABLE by phone.  Arrangements must be made in advance to have a bid-taker call the bidder. All of the buyer info, and forms for remote bidding, gallon of milk donations and additional donations to exhibitors are available now on the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Shenandoah Co Office, website under 4-H Livestock or can be emailed to potential bidders by calling 459-6140. Click here to visit that website.  

The Randall Co. Junior Livestock Show is coming starting Next Week. Lucas, Barrett and Sophie Bradshaw have All The Details For You!

We were in the studio for a conversation with Carol Nansel, 4-H Extension Agent for Shenandoah County, Lizzie Funkhouser, an intern with the program, and several students: Samuel Steed (15), Lindsey Rigsby (15), Lindsey Hamrick (17) about their upcoming 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sale happening at the Shenandoah County Fair on Saturday, August 31, 2019 beginning at 3:30pm. The students talked about the animals they'll be showing, the work that goes into raising & training them, as well as how the judging and sale works. For more information, visit their website: https://shenandoah.ext.vt.edu/programs.html and follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCounty4H/

Happy Tuesday! This week on The Short Score Chelsea Shaffer and Kaitlin Gustave catch us up to speed on Pro Rodeo leaderboard changes, Pro Rodeo results, Cinch Timed Event Championship news, and more. And listen to a special interview with this year's Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show champion header Adam Rose. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Great episode about the Taylor County Texas Livestock show that is taking place this week in Abilene at the Taylor county Expo center. Mr. Jim Hudson is the President of the Taylor County Livestock Association, This is the association that promotes the FFA and the 4H stock shows around Taylor County TX. Mr. Hudson visited with us about all the details about how the Taylor County Livestock Association works in the communities of Taylor county to help raise awareness and funds to help make the Livestock show a success! If you are interested in getting your family involved with the livestock shows you can reach out to Kit Horne or Cody Hill @ 325-672-6048 to learn how you can be involved with 4H and FFA. Please like and share this episode and pass it along on Facebook, But more than that please head out to the Taylor County Expo Center to see all the students who will be competing this year in the Stock shows!