Beyond Barns

Ashley Werning, with Werning Cattle Company, joins host Anna Poull to talk about cattle, kids, and good times. Ashley talks about both the show cattle and the commercial cattle industries. Her family works together for all things cattle, and she shares some insights into the benefits of raising kids in this industry. Towards the end of the episode, Ashley and Anna talk about some misconceptions, plus a heartwarming story!
*Recorded on February 18, 2025.

Eric Jennings joins host Anna Poull this week. He provides an in-depth historical look on his family's farm before they discuss leadership, and South Dakota Cattlemen's. To close out this episode, they talk about connecting with people and groups outside of agriculture and growth opportunities in South Dakota.

Host Anna Poull is joined by Hunter Haberman and Riley Puck. Hunter and Riley share their background with beef and what they're researching for their theses. With good humor, they discuss what their favorite form of beef is and wrap up the conversation with a few insights into new technology.

Beyond Barns Host Anna Poull talks with Dr. Cody Wright, a professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University. Dr. Wright shares what beef breed he's most similar to, how to help cattle manage cold weather, and common production cycles to bring a "burger backwards."