Western Ag Life

“This week’s Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it’s a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions. We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen’s Realty. If you’re buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our Ag community informed and prepared.”

🎙️ New Episode – Western Ag Life Podcast On this episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast, we welcome Amber Owens from the Arizona Farm & Ranch Hall of Fame. Amber joins us to discuss the five 2026 inductees and the incredible legacy of the Hall of Fame in recognizing the men and women who have shaped Arizona agriculture. The Arizona Farm & Ranch Hall of Fame celebrates the farmers and ranchers whose dedication has played a vital role not only in agriculture, but in strengthening communities across our state. Since its founding, the organization has honored more than 130 individuals whose impact stretches across Arizona—from Safford to Parker, from Douglas to the Navajo Nation. It’s a great conversation about heritage, leadership, and the people who continue to build the future of agriculture in the West. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #ArizonaAgriculture #FarmRanchHeritage #AgLeadership #RanchingLife #FarmingLife #AgPodcast #ArizonaRanching

“This week’s Western Ag Life Weather Report comes from our trusted meteorologist, Michael Groff, bringing you the latest outlook for Arizona and across the West. As we roll into some warm, near-record temperatures here in the Valley, it’s a great reminder of just how important accurate forecasting is for our farmers, ranchers, and producers making daily decisions. We also want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Paul Ramirez with Stockmen’s Realty. If you’re buying or selling ranch, farm, or horse property, Paul is a strong advocate for our Western way of life and proud to support this weekly weather update. We appreciate you helping us keep our ag community informed and prepared.”

🎙️ New Episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast, we had the honor of visiting with Colonel Ralph Wade, world champion auctioneer and one of the most respected voices in the auction industry. Colonel Wade joined us to talk about the upcoming Champion Chant Auction School, taking place March 25–27 in California. During the episode, Ralph shares the skills and techniques aspiring and experienced auctioneers can gain at the school — from developing a strong chant and ring presence to improving rhythm, clarity, and confidence behind the microphone. There are still a few spots available for this upcoming session, so if you’ve ever thought about becoming an auctioneer or sharpening your chant, now is the time to get involved. 📣 Be sure to contact Champion Chant Auction School to secure your spot in this upcoming class! Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #Auctioneer #ChampionChant #AuctionLife #AuctionIndustry #AuctionSchool #RalphWade #AgCommunity #WesternLifestyle #LearnTheChant #AgPodcast

🎙️ Western Ag Life Podcast – New Episode Alert! We’re excited to welcome Joel Judge of The Judge Source Cattle Genetics to the Western Ag Life Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Joel to talk about his upcoming auction on March 7 at the beautiful Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson in Scottsdale**. Joel shares the details behind this highly anticipated sale and gives us an inside look at the elite cattle genetics that will be available for purchase. From program development to what sets these genetics apart in today’s market, this is a great conversation for serious cattlemen and anyone looking to elevate their herd. If you’re in the market for top-tier cattle or just want to hear what’s shaping the future of the industry, you won’t want to miss this one. Digital catalogue: https://cci.auction/orgs/53/auctions/5801 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms & watch on YouTube. #WesternAgLife #CattleGenetics #Seedstock #ArizonaAg #ScottsdaleAZ #RanchLife #BeefIndustry #AgPodcast #EliteGenetics #WesternLifestyle

This week on the Western Ag Life Podcast we sat down with Jason Hershberger of Hershberger Performance Horses to talk about his upcoming sale happening February 27 in Scottsdale at Westworld For 21 years, Jason has successfully conducted this sale — a true testament to consistency, integrity, and quality in an industry where longevity like that is rare. We discuss what it takes to keep a horse sale thriving for over two decades and why buyers and sellers continue to come back year after year. What makes it even more special? It’s truly a family affair. From friends to family, it’s all hands on deck to make this event happen — something that reflects the values we appreciate so much in the Western lifestyle. If you’re interested in performance horses or just enjoy hearing the stories behind successful operations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #HershbergerPerformanceHorses #ScottsdaleArizona #PerformanceHorses #HorseSale #WesternLifestyle #RanchLife #FamilyTradition #HorseIndustry #EquineEntrepreneur #SupportWesternAg

🎙️ This Week on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🌵🐂 We’re excited to welcome Mr. John Butler of the Beef Marketing Group to the show! John is a proud University of Arizona alumnus with deep roots in Arizona agriculture. In this episode, we dive into his family’s long-standing legacy of leadership in the industry—including the tremendous impact of his father, Don Butler Sr who played a major role in shaping agricultural policy in our state. From his early days as a 4-H member to rising into key leadership positions within the beef industry, John shares his journey, his values, and his vision for the future of agriculture. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #AgPodcast #ArizonaAgriculture #BeefIndustry #BeefMarketingGroup #UofAAlumni #4H #AgLeadership #RanchLife #CattleCountry #AgLegacy #FarmAndRanch #AgCommunity #RuralAmerica #AgVoices #WesternWayOfLife

🎙️ New Episode – Western Ag Life Podcast We’re excited to welcome Ricky Rater with Pro Way Livestock Equipment to the Western Ag Life Podcast! In this episode, we dive into modern livestock facility design and how Pro Way is integrating concepts that prioritize safe, efficient cattle handling. Ricky shares insight into their innovative approach—building the majority of each facility in their factory, then erecting it on the farmer or rancher’s location, saving time and improving consistency. We also highlight their Klump Pens project in Duncan, Arizona, and talk about their upcoming Open Pens event: 📍 Duncan, AZ 🗓 February 10 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM If you’re interested in new concepts and forward-thinking livestock facility design, Ricky and the Pro Way team will be on site—stop by and visit with them! 🎧 Listen on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLife #ProWayLivestockEquipment #LivestockFacilities #CattleHandling #RanchLife #AgInnovation #Stockyards #Cattlemen #Ranching #FarmLife #ArizonaAg #DuncanAZ #LivestockDesign #AgConstruction #CattleOperations

🎙️ New episode out today on the Western Ag Life Podcast! We had a special guest join us — Mr. Jason Santomaso of Sterling, Colorado. On this episode, Jason shares the story behind his Meat In fundraising event and the great causes it supports across Colorado. We also dive into how he incorporated an auctioneer contest into the event — and now, heading into its third year, the contest continues to grow and gain momentum within the community. 📍 Sterling, Colorado 📅 March 21, 2026 If you’re anywhere near Sterling, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 🎤 Auctioneers: there are only 20 spots available, and they fill up fast! Listen now on all major podcast platforms and get the details. #WesternAgLife #WesternAgLifePodcast #MeatIn #SterlingColorado #Auctioneers #AuctioneerLife #AgFundraiser #AgCommunity #WesternLifestyle #CelebrateCommunicateEducate #RanchingLife #FarmingLife #SupportAg

🔥 NEW EPISODE | Western Ag Life Podcast 🔥 We sit down with Michael Imbrogno, one of the most knowledgeable minds in auctioneer competition, to break down all nine head-to-head matchups in the brand-new auctioneer league, A League of Their Own. We go matchup by matchup, making our picks on who we believe wins each battle, while diving into what truly separates elite auctioneers when they’re judged head-to-head by professional buyers. This concept is something the auction industry has never seen before — auctioneers competing directly against one another, evaluated by the very people who buy for a living. Few people understand auction competition at Michael’s level, and his insight brings real depth to this conversation. 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLifePodcast #WesternAgLife #AuctionIndustry #Auctioneers #LivestockAuction #AuctioneerLife #LeagueOfTheirOwn #AuctionCompetition #HeadToHead #ProfessionalBuyers #AgPodcast #RanchingLife #FarmingLife #WesternLifestyle #InnovationInAg #LivestockMarketing #CattleIndustry #AgTalk

🚨 BIG NEWS from the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🚨 Sam Stamper and Brian Marlin are bringing a bold, brand-new auctioneering concept to the livestock industry—“A League of Their Own.” This innovative competition will feature only high-caliber livestock auctioneers going head-to-head in weekly battles streamed on DV Auctions, all leading up to the championship finals April 10–11 at Checotah Livestock Market in Checotah, Oklahoma. With an unprecedented $25,000 to the winner—the largest payout in livestock auctioneer competition history—this inaugural event is set to change the game. If you’re involved in the auction business in any way, this is something you won’t want to miss! There are also other innovated ideas that will be coming, but are too early to make announcements. You may follow all the details of the contest on “A League of Their Own” Facebook page. **And super exciting news for you the listeners will have the opportunity to vote one of the auctioneers back into the finals. ** Stay tuned to the Western Ag Life Podcast for more details and be sure to follow the action each week on DV Auctions. #WesternAgLife #LeagueOfTheirOwn #SamStamper #BrianMarlin #LivestockAuctioneer #AuctionLife #ChecotahOklahoma #DVAuctions #CattleIndustry

🎙️ New Episode from the Western Ag Life Podcast! We’re excited to bring you a great conversation with Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta, Canada – the current World Champion Livestock Auctioneer! In this episode, Dean shares his journey to reaching the pinnacle of the livestock auction industry, the dedication it takes to compete at that level, and what the auction profession means to the livestock business across North America. Whether you’re involved in ranching, farming, or just love the rhythm of a good chant, you won’t want to miss this one. Listen now on all major audio podcast platforms! #WesternAgLife #LivestockAuctioneer #DeanEdge #WorldChampion #AuctionLife #RanchingLife #CattleIndustry #AgCommunity #WesternLifestyle #CelebrateCommunicateEducate #LivestockMarketing #AgricultureProud #RanchersAndFarmers #LivestockMarketing

We had the pleasure of having Sarah Ogilvie join us on the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🎙️🐑 Sarah shared details about her upcoming stock dog clinic and trials featuring international stock dog clinician Arwyn Davies in Benson, Arizona. 📅 January 16–19 This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in improving their stock dog skills and learning from world-class experience. 👉 For clinic and trial details, visit Sarah Ogilvie’s Facebook page. Be sure to tune in to the episode and don’t miss this outstanding event in the stock dog community!

🎙️ Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🎙️ We had a great conversation with Kaila Baril, who joined us to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and the many ways it connects to the Western way of life. Kaila shared how her photography captures the heart of the Western lifestyle, what it’s like living in the country, and her newest venture—raising free-range hogs that she plans to offer to the public as organically raised pork. This episode highlights hard work, creativity, and the growing connection between agriculture and local food production. A great listen for anyone who appreciates rural living and ag entrepreneurship. 🌾🐖📸 Feel free to contact Kaila @ https://stillwesternphoto.com/ 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLifePodcast #AgLife #WesternLifestyle #EntrepreneurLife #WomenInAg #RuralLiving #CountryLife #AgEntrepreneur #PhotographyLife #FarmToTable #FreeRange #OrganicFarming #LocalAg #SustainableAgriculture

🎙️ Today on the Western Ag Life Podcast 🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Chelsea Good of Good & Associates as today’s guest! Chelsea shares her deep, long-time ties to agriculture and animal production, and how those roots shaped her path into agricultural and animal law. We also dive into her journey of becoming an independent business owner and the responsibilities, leadership, and commitment that come with running your own firm in today’s ag industry. This is a great conversation on agriculture, advocacy, and what it takes to build a business while staying true to the ag way of life. 🌾🐄 Feel free to reach Chelsea @ https://www.goodandassoc.com/ 🎧 Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #WesternAgLifePodcast #Agriculture #AgLife #AgLaw #AgricultureLaw #AnimalLaw #AnimalAgriculture #Ranching #Farming #AgBusiness #IndependentBusiness #WomenInAg #LeadershipInAg

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ We’re honored to welcome Mallory Parsons Dyer as our guest on the Western Ag Life podcast! Mallory joins us to talk about her latest children’s book, “Tony Tractor Gets Glasses” inspired by a very personal story involving her nephew, who was diagnosed with strabismus. This meaningful conversation focuses on the importance of helping children understand that we’re all different—and those differences should be accepted, respected, and embraced. Mallory shares why early awareness matters, how books can open big conversations for little readers, and how compassion can be taught through storytelling. She also discusses the importance of her upbringing in a rural agriculture community. And how much impact that continues to have on her adult life This episode is a powerful reminder that kindness starts young. 💛 🎧 Tune in now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. ** you may order from the two links below** https://mallorydyer.com/ https://a.co/d/79FByzn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western Ag Life Podcast Announces Corporate Partnership with Arbuckle Coffee Tucson, AZ — Paul Ramirez, President and Host of the Western Ag Life Podcast, announced an exciting new corporate partnership with Arbuckle Coffee, marking the show’s first national sponsorship agreement. Through this collaboration, Arbuckles Coffee will become the exclusive coffee of the Western Ag Life Podcast. Josh Willis, President and Owner of Arbuckles Coffee, and Ramirez reached the agreement with a shared vision: bringing together a historic cowboy coffee brand with a modern, fast-growing agriculture podcast. Both leaders expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities ahead. "I am proud to work with Paul because it is more than a strategic alliance, sponsoring Western Ag Life is a true friendship." Ramirez noted his longstanding appreciation for Arbuckles Coffee, saying he is “super excited” about the partnership. “I’ve known Josh for some time now, and I’ve been a longtime customer and fan of Arbuckles Coffee. It’s truly an honor for our first national corporate agreement to be with a brand that offers such superior taste and tradition.” In addition to the sponsorship, Ramirez and Willis have agreed to launch several joint promotions over the coming year, offering listeners unique ways to engage with both brands. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and promotions.

🎙️ New Episode Out Today! We sat down with Dean Fish from Anchor F Club Calf to talk about his upcoming 11th Annual Sale happening November 23rd! 🐮 Schedule for Sale Day: • 12:00 PM – Preview the cattle • 12:00 PM – Lunch will be served • 1:00 PM – Live Auction begins Dean has posted the full show list on the Anchor Cattle Company Facebook page—be sure to check it out if you want a closer look at the offering. 📞 Phone Bidding: If you need to bid by phone, please reach out to Dean as soon as possible so he can get you set up and accommodated. 520-988-8009 We’re excited for another great sale—see you there!

🎙️ New Episode Alert! We’re excited to welcome back Rachel Brownlee, renowned Western sketch artist, to the Western Ag Life Podcast! 🤠✍️ Rachel joins us to talk about her latest artwork, including three incredible pieces that are available for purchase during the Mountain Oyster Club’s 56th Annual Show & Sale. This is one of the premier Western art events of the year, and Rachel is thrilled to be part of it once again. We also dive into a special commissioned piece that the Mountain Oyster Club has recently taken possession of — a powerful example of Rachel’s talent and storytelling through art. If you love Western culture, ranching heritage, and authentic artistry, you won’t want to miss this episode! 🎧 Tune in now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms!

🎙️ This Morning on the Western Ag Life Podcast We had the pleasure of visiting with Justin Kennedy from the Oklahoma Auction School, who joined us to talk about the creation of the FFA Auctioneering CDE (Career Development Event). Justin’s passion for helping young people get involved in one of the oldest professions known to man—the auction profession—is truly inspiring. His dedication to building agricultural youth and helping them grow into productive leaders in business and society shines through in everything he does. We’re grateful for the time and energy Justin selflessly gives to support the next generation of auctioneers and entrepreneurs. 👏🎤💙💛 #WesternAgLife #FFA #Auctioneering #OklahomaAuctionSchool #AgEducation #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #AgYouth #Podcast