About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the future of Tennessee's cattle industry with leaders from the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, addressing key challenges and advocacy efforts.

This week on Talk Dirt To Me, we're joined in studio by Nick Patterson, President of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, and Dale Parker, Vice President of the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of Tennessee's cattle industry. We dive into Nick and Dale's backgrounds as cattle producers, how they became involved with the TCA, and their vision for strengthening the voice of Tennessee cattlemen across the state. From industry advocacy to producer education, we discuss what they hope to accomplish and why organizations like the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association matter now more than ever. We also tackle some of the biggest issues facing livestock producers today, including the growing concern over the New World Screwworm, Lone Star ticks, and Asian longhorned ticks. Nick and Dale share practical prevention strategies, what producers should be watching for, and how these threats could impact cattle operations across the region. The conversation doesn't stop there. We discuss the widening gap between farmers and consumers, why agricultural producers must do a better job telling their stories, and how misinformation can shape public…

People in this episode

Host: Logan Hanks

Guests: Nick Patterson, Dale Parker

Topics covered

• cattle industry
• livestock production
• agricultural advocacy
• producer education
• public perception of agriculture
• pest management

Keywords

• cattlemen
• Tennessee Cattlemen's Association
• livestock producers
• agriculture
• ticks
• New World Screwworm
• producer education
• public perception

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennessee Cattlemen's Association, National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Places: Tennessee, New World Screwworm, Lone Star ticks, Asian longhorned ticks

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