Arkansas Cattle Business Podcast

EP. 34: Hats on the Hill & New Office Update

After a busy month we welcome you to our new office! We sit down to talk about a Hats on the Hill update at the state and federal level. We recap area conferences and give a membership update.

Ep. 33: Investing in Arkansas Cattle Producers with Watkins Cattle Co.

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Watkins of Watkins Cattle Company and Preferred Livestock Products to talk about his journey in the cattle business and the role relationships, reputation and hard work play in long-term success.We also discuss the importance of industry involvement and why he has chosen to invest in the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association through support of the Spring Area Conferences and the Top Hand Award.

Ep. 32: ACA Attending CattleCon in Nashville

In this episode, we come to you live from Nashville at the NCBA Cattle Con. We sit down with some of the ACA leadership to talk about their experience attending the convention and why they attended.

Ep. 31: 2026 Membership Drive

In this episode, we sit down to talk about the 2026 membership year! We discuss monthly incentives, recruiter rewards, county programs and what to expect this year. Want to renew your membership? https://www.arbeef.org/join-aca [https://www.arbeef.org/join-aca]

Ep. 30: 2025 Recap

In this year-in-review episode, we cover membership growth and member engagement, key policy and advocacy efforts, and the national issues that impacted the cattle industry throughout the year. We also highlight events and educational opportunities from 2025, discuss leadership development within the association, and share what we’re most excited about as we look ahead to 2026.