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On this episode of Grazing The Facts, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Treasurer Carl McKettrick Jr. joins us to share his passion for the cattle industry, discuss his role in the association, and explore ways to support and inspire the next generation of Florida cattlemen and women. Hear from the producers who work every day to bring beef to the table, learn how Florida’s cattlemen and women navigate the state’s unique climate and growing conditions, and discover how they continue to build a strong, resilient future for Florida’s cattle industry. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2026.

This episode features Clint Richardson, regional representative for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. During this episode Richardson goes into detail about the grit and resilience of the Florida cattlemen. Richardson emphasizes the importance of the Florida rancher in conservation. Learn more about the cattlemen and women working every day to put beef on the table and hear how Florida’s producers navigate the state’s unique climate and conditions while building a strong and resilient industry. This episode was recorded on October 9, 2026.

This episode features Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian for the Florida Department of Agriculture. Dr. Short gives an inside perspective of health challenges currently affecting the Florida cattle industry. He covers New World Screwworm, Asian longhorned tick, as well as Foot-and-mouth Disease. Learn more about the cattlemen and women working every day to put beef on the table and hear how Florida’s producers navigate the state’s unique climate and conditions while building a strong and resilient industry. This episode was recorded on October 2, 2026.

In today’s episode, seventh-generation cattleman Jody Counts shares his family’s Florida roots, ranching traditions, challenges from development, and hopes for preserving the cattle industry for future generations. Learn more about the cattlemen and women working every day to put beef on the table and hear how Florida’s producers navigate the state’s unique climate and conditions while building a strong and resilient industry. This episode was recorded on September 29, 2026.

In today’s episode, Dusty Holley, Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, joins us to discuss the current state of Florida’s cattle industry, the FCA’s legislative work, and highlights from the recent quarterly meeting. Learn more about the cattlemen and women working every day to put beef on the table and hear how Florida’s producers navigate the state’s unique climate and conditions while building a strong and resilient industry. This episode was recorded on September 17, 2026.

In today’s episode, Dr. Tim Marshall sits down with us to share his thoughts on the Florida cattle industry. The conversation covers the importance of youth involvement and how industry professionals can encourage and develop the next generation of cattle producers. We also dive into the timely topic of rebuilding Florida’s cattle herd, and the challenges producers are facing in today’s economic climate. Want to know more about the Florida cattlemen and women who work every day to put beef on the table? Tune in to hear about the strength and resilience of Florida’s cattle producers, as well as the unique climate and conditions they navigate. This episode was recorded on September 11, 2026, during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quarterly Meeting.

This week we hear from Dr. Dr. Marcelo Wallau with the University of Florida where we talked about his research project funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, Fall Fertilization of Warm Season Perennial Forages. This is the first in our two-part series with him.

This episode is a special episode featuring a collaboration with the Cow Tales Podcast, hosted by Dr. Marcelo Wallau. We joined him along with this week’s guest, Dr. Andrew Short, Chair of the Entomology and Nematology Department and Professor of Insect Biodiversity at the University of Florida. Today’s discussion focuses on the New World Screwworm which has recently been detected in Texas and is a major threat to the livestock industry in the United States. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2026 during the Florida Cattlemen's Association Convention.

This week we hear from Dr. Jose Dubeux with the University of Florida where we talked about his CHEERS Project. This is the second in our two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Dr. Marcelo Wallau with the University of Florida where we talked about his research project funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, Fall Fertilization of Warm Season Perennial Forages. This is the second in our two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Jose Dubeux with the University of Florida where we talked about his CHEERS Project. This is the first in our two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Chad Carr with the University of Florida where we talked about his background and his role at the University of Florida. This is the first in the two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Chad Carr with the University of Florida and we discuss his research project looking at quantifying red meat yield in Brahman cattle on this episode.  This is the second in our two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Jose Dubeux, Professor of Forages at the University of Florida's North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, Florida to learn about his research projects that were funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board focusing on Gibtuck Limpograss and his research in common vetches. This is the first in our two-part series with him.

This week we hear from Dr. Jose Dubeux, Professor of Forages at the University of Florida's North Florida Research and Education Center in Marianna, Florida to learn about his research projects that were funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board focusing on common vetches and his research in desmodium. This is the second in our two-part series with him.