Matt Lautner Cattle Weekend Update - April 8, 2012

This week, we had Matt break down how to breed to the top sires from last year's group. He also introduced us to Scott Shelby, the newest member of the MLC team. Don't forget to keep up with updates on the blog and follow him on Twitter, @mattlautner.

Matt Lautner Cattle - Weekend Recap - April 2, 2012

This weekend, Matt Lautner Cattle sires had the top 8 of 10 overall animals at the Michigan Beef Expo and many more champions in 5 other states as well. Another weekend of total domination! Check out Matt's blog for more info.

Matt Lautner Cattle Weekend Update - Iowa State University Shows

We won't cheat this week and use the MLC Weekend Update as a blog (we promise), but here's the weekend recap we produced for the Iowa State University Block & Bridle and AGR Shows. Matt Lautner bulls dominate again!

Episode 29 - Matt Lautner Cattle, News From The Road

For this week's blog, we have a pretty cool little "nugget" for you. Matt (of Matt Lautner Cattle) approached us about producing a recap video of the Ohio Beef Expo. As you can see, Matt Lautner Cattle bulls brought down the house at OBE. Who could expect any less? We're extremely excited to be bringing you this "highlight reel" for those of you who enjoy keeping up with the show circuit; and we've decided to use it this week as OUR blog too. So, without further ado, we bring you: Matt Lautner Cattle - News From the Road!

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Episode 28 - Chris Shivers, Executive Director of the ABBA

This week, we recapped the 2012 International Brahman Show and Sale with Chris Shivers, Executive Director of the American Brahman Breeders Association. He let us know how Houston ended up for the Brahman folks, as well as their upcoming events. As always, we enjoyed sitting down to chat with Chris and we're excited about learning more about the people of the Brahman breed. Enjoy this long-awaited episode of the 2012 Ideal Video Blog!

Episode 27 - Bob Hudgins

Happy New Year! We're busy diving into 2012 and all the sales it brings. Speaking of sales, while out on the video trail for the 2012 International Brahman Sale at Houston, we caught up with Bob Hudgins of J.D. Hudgins, Inc. and he told us all about what they've been up to in 2012 so far, and where they are headed in the coming months. He also gave us insight into the future for the Brahman industry as a whole. Enjoy this segment!

Episode 26 - Merry Christmas!

We just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our customers, friends, and family for a fantastic 2011 sale year. We have been extremely blessed this year. We recap our year, and let you know what to look forward to from Ideal Video Productions in 2012. Thanks again, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas from Ideal Video Productions!

Episode 25 - Jeff Schroeder

In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of catching up with our good friend and founder of Cattle.com, Jeff Schroeder. Jeff shares the history behind and creation story of Cattle.com, as well as his brainchild of videoing the bulls at Denver (we helped last year!). Enjoy a great conversation on technology and information in the cattle industry!

Episode 24 - Galen Fink

This week we caught up with Galen Fink, of Fink Beef Genetics, after his annual fall bull sale. Galen sold 257 Angus & Charolais bulls with an all-video sale format, and they averaged over $4,000. He also tells us about his exclusive three year guarantee on the bulls he sells. The Finks are a great family with a tremendous program in Randolph, KS. Check it out!

All-Video Sales: From the Customer

This week we interviewed Wes Williamson, who runs about 9,000 head of cattle throughout the south and southeastern United States, about his perspective on buying cattle (specifically bulls) at an all-video sale. This is an interesting conversation for anyone who is wondering if their customers are effected, positively or negatively, by utilizing an all-video sale instead of running cattle through the ring. Enjoy!