Bennett, Henderson: Bad Water, Bad Grass and Creating Cattle that Work
From high sulfur water and two-section pastures to fescue toxicity and hot, humid climates — Angus cattlemen operate in environments as varied as their zip codes. But do Angus cattle really belong in every corner of this country?
In this episode, Texas cattleman James Henderson and Virginia breeder Paul Bennett talk about the way they design cattle that will work in the tough environments their customers operate in, from the deep south to higher elevations. What tools do they use, which ones do they wish they had and where would they move if they could ranch anywhere? Listen and find out.
HOSTS: Mark McCully and Miranda Reiman
GUESTS: James Henderson, Paul Bennett
James Henderson was born in Kerrville, Texas, as a fourth-generation rancher in the Texas Hill Country. He received a degree in animal science in 1977 from Texas A&M University and moved to a career in the meatpacking and processing industry. In 2004, James married Mary Lou Bradley, and the couple continues the time-tested traditions of Bradley 3 Ranch. Henderson is a former American Angus Association Board member.
Paul Bennett is a fourth-generation seedstock producer who grew up on his family’s operation, Knoll Crest Farm, Inc. (KCF). He graduated from Virginia Tech with an animal science degree, then returned home to run the farm with his brother and nephew. KCF focuses on annually generating 400 high-quality bulls to supply the commercial beef industry. A lifetime cattleman, Bennett has served as president of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association, as well as a board member of the Virginia Angus Association and the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. He currently serves on the American Angus Association Board of Directors.
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Balance and Longevity Discussed at Convention: https://www.angusjournal.net/post/even-better
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