The Bison Insider

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.

The focus of this episode is part education, part history, and how we communicate that message to the general public. Ilana Xinos of the North American Bison Discovery Center joins us to talk about what they do and how they tell the full story of bison. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services also joins to discuss the latest USDA meat report.

Listen along and learn how one bison ranch is utilizing a subscription service to help boost their meat sales. Theresa Stangel of Stangel Bison joins us to discuss how their club works and provides tips & advise for others to learn from. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services is also here to help analyze the latest USDA meat report.

We explore a wide range of topics on Episode 51, including how bison ranchers can benefit from a conservation program through the National Audubon Society, a new and improving genetics tool, and the latest in bison markets.

President Trump is using tariffs as a cornerstone of his tax policy. We chat with Alex Durante of the Tax Foundation to better understand how tariffs work and their potential impact to the bison industry. We also catch up with Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction group to learn how bison markets are moving in the U.S. and Canada.

This episode is jam packed with live animal sale results and analysis from auctioneers Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group. We catch up on the latest production sales and recap some high-end breeding stock sales.

Bison meat is both healthy and delicious. On this episode, we learn more about cooking with bison by speaking with Mattie Wilmoth of Ted's Montana Grill. We'll also get the latest analysis of live animal markets with Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group.

The cold winds have started blowing but the auction season is heating up. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services breaks down the early season auction results while Bob Dineen of Rocky Mountain Natural Meats shares his story of how they became the largest bison processor in the world.

Politics is on the mind of many and the National Bison Association completed another successful trip to Washington, D.C. Jim Matheson of the NBA stops by to chat about the Farm Bill & legislative priorities while Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services breaks down the latest USDA meat report.

Farming and ranching can be big business. We talk farm financing, including creating a business plan, mainting a good relationship with your lender, and securing the resources you need for your farm or ranch, with Paul Dietmann of Compeer Financial. We'll also hear from Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group about what live animal prices could look like when sale season arrives.

Keeping bison healthy is the goal of every farmers & rancher. Today, we learn about herd health tips from Dr. Roy Lewis, DVM. We also get a recap of the International Bison Health Symposium & an NBA update from Jim Matheson. Jud Seaman also breaks down the positive movement in the latest USDA meat report.