The Bison Insider - Episode 57

The cool fall weather has arrived and round up season is nearing. For the NBA, fall also means an annual legislative round up in Washington, D.C. NBA Executive Director Jim Matheson joins the program to recap another successful trip. Following that, we're going to dive into bison history with Rhonda Frasier of the All About Bison page and talk about her hard work to bring it all to life. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services kicks things off with a recap of current bison markets.  

Author, former bison rancher and warden with Parks Canada, Wes Olson, joins the program to discuss his new book—Guardians of the Buffalo: The Essential Guide to Bison Care. He'll provide insights insights into caring for bison and share personal stories from his time working with herds across Canada. Listen along as Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services discusses the latest USDA bison meat reports.  Order the new book here. 

The bison industry, and greater conservation movement, lost an icon with the passing of Ted Turner at the age of 87. On this episode, we honor his life and legacy with conversations featuring Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services, Eva & Keith Yearout of Turner's Z-Bar Ranch, along with Dusty Hepper of Turner's Bad River Ranch. 

This episode features Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services who gives us a rundown of what he's gleaned from the latest USDA meat report. After that, we travel from South Dakota to North Dakota to check in with Conner Buchholz of Skull Creek Bison to get his thoughts on how people can best select animals to fit their operational goals.

Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction group break down and analyze auctions that have taken place since January. The two auctioneers also provide context to what we're seeing in today's marketplace. 

Listen to the first ever live podcast recording of the Bison Insider as part of the National Bison Association's Winter Conference, which took place at the National Western Stock Show. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services & Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group discuss tips for getting the highest price for live animals. John Cammack of the Cammack Buffalo Ranch and Nolan Miller of Silver Creek Bison also walk listeners through how auctions have helped them build reputable herds. 

Live auction sale results are pouring in & early returns show a strong market. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services & Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group recap what's selling along with provide context to surging prices. Finally, bison ranchers have another tool to analyze their animals. Dr. Jeff Martin & Angie Lemminger of South Dakota State University discuss a recently released body condition scoring system for bison that they helped create. 

The live animal sale season has officially kicked off and we have a full analysis of the first major sale at Custer State Park. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services analyzes an abbreviated USDA meat report while also previewing his upcoming auctions. Kevin Leier of the Heartland Bison Ranch rejoins us to discuss his approach to building a parasite-resistant herd.

Fall is in the air and auction season will soon begin. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services breaks down the latest USDA bison meat report. Also, NBA Executive Director Jim Matheson recaps a recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. along with other NBA events. Finally, we interview Cody Spencer of the Regenerative Bison with Cody Spencer podcast to hear his journey and talk about the conversations he's having.  You can find the Regenerative Bison with Cody Spencer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vRjdxRXTiu2jgfNTkCB2A

We're learning all about how one company is taking different parts of a bison and turning them into health supplements on this episode. Devin Davis of Human Nature joins us to talk about that process. But before we get there, Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services hops on to provide analysis of the last two USDA reports and chit chats about the upcoming auction season.