
Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
A podcast sorting through the issues impacting California's ranching families and producers.
Episodes
97 episodes
S5 E7: Sorting through the value of serving, being a CCA member and sharing on social media with Steve Lambert
In this episode, Steve Lambert, a rancher from Butte County, shares his journey and insights as one of CCA's Second Vice Presidents. Tune in to learn more about Steve’s dedication to serving agriculture at local, state, and national levels, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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25:22

S5 E6: Sorting through Assemblymember Tom Lackey’s priorities and decisions to partner with CCA
Representing California’s 34 Assembly District, we visited Assemblymember Tom Lackey in his office. On this episode, he shares with us about issues that are top of mind right now for California legislators. We also talk about how Asm. Lackey ha...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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27:09

S5 E5: Sorting though trade and tax talks at CattleCon 2025
There are two issues that came up at this year's CattleCon that we highlight on this episode of Sorting Pen: trade & taxes. In this conversation hear from past CCA President Tony Toso, who is now chair of the National Cattlemen's Bee...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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25:53

S5 E4: Sorting through the importance of a biosecurity plan
On this episode we have three experts joining us to talk about biosecurity. From UC Davis and University of California Ag and Natural Resources, we have Dr. Gaby Maier and Dr. Lais Costa sharing their expertise. We are also fortunate to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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40:02

S5 E3: Sorting through the background that led to the end of 11 families' ranching legacies in Point Reyes
What happened in Point Reyes? Why are 11 ranching families leaving early next year? There are many questions you may have about the news that came about a month ago. This story is complex. It can be difficult to track and understand the full pi...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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32:28

S5 E2: Sorting through the LA Wildfires with CCA Fire Subcommittee Chair Anthony Stornetta
There are many questions following the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles. How did the wildfires in Los Angeles get to this point? Could more have been done prior to prevent this level of catastrophe? Where does CCA and the CCA Fire Subcommittee g...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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22:38

S5 E1: Sorting through Rick Roberti's Perspectives as CCA's 52nd President
Longtime Sierra Valley cattle rancher Rick Roberti has the reins as CCA President for the next two years. On this first episode of 2025, hear about his background, how he joined the officer team, why he is honored to serve in this leadership po...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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25:49

S4 E25: Sorting through NCBA CEO Colin Woodall's Insights on the Farm Bill, Incoming Administration, The Death Tax & Other Critical Policies
CCA just wrapped up our 108th Annual Convention full of great speakers. On this episode hear from one of them, as National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall is our guest on this final episode of Sorting Pen Season 4.
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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27:56

S4 E24: Sorting through the California Beef Council’s engagement at the California School Nutrition Association Conference
California Beef Council Director of Food & Nutrition Outreach Kori Dover and host, Katie Roberti share about CBC's engagement and efforts to promote beef at the California School Nutrition Conference in the middle of November. Learn what th...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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26:13

S4 E23: Sorting through a California rancher’s efforts as chair of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
Los Angeles County cattle rancher and CCA member Mike Williams is the current chair of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, a national organization with a mission to advance, support and communicate continuous improvement of sustainability...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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26:20

S4 E22: Sorting through new research on wolf diets in California
Dr. Ken Tate, a UC Davis Professor of Extension in Rangeland Management and Dr. Tina Saitone, a UC Davis Professor of Extension in Livestock and Rangeland Economics, share about the wolf research in California they have been working on the last...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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27:12

S4 E21: Sorting through CCA's recent legislative successes in Sacramento
On this final legislative recap episode of the year, hear CCA’s Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur explain how CCA's priorities in the 2023-2024 Legislative Session shook out now that the Governor’s deadline to act on all bills ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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28:55

S4 E20: Sorting through the new cattle traceability rule that goes into effect on Nov. 5
Dr. J.J. Goicoechea, a Nevada rancher and the Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, answers questions ranchers may have about the new USDA traceability rule going into...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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23:20

S4 E19: Sorting through the current state of California dairies with Jack Hoekstra
California dairyman and CCA Feeder Council Vice Chair Jack Hoekstra talks with Katie about what concerns and opportunities are top of mind for California dairy producers almost three quarters into the year.
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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15:57

S4 E18: Sorting through the role of the Cattle Council’s Response Fund
In this episode, California Cattle Council Executive Director Justin Oldfield explains why 10% of the Council's annual budget is put into a response fund, of which dollars are only deployed if an emergency or a potentially significant disruptio...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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19:45

S4 E17: Sorting through what the Corporate Transparency Act (a new federal law) could mean for your business
This episode is focused on getting everyone up to speed on a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act. It is a law that was passed in 2021 and is now being enforced, with deadlines quickly approaching—which if you miss could result in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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17:49

S4 E16: Sorting through CCA’s top wins so far this year // Part 2: What is and isn't in the $10 Billion Climate Bond
This November California voters will see a $10 Billion Climate Bond on their ballots. CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur share...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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24:27

S4 E15: Sorting through CCA’s top wins in Sacramento so far this year // Part 1
CCA's Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur outlines a few of the most important wins CCA has secured in the last few months for California's cattle producers and ranching families. In this part one of two episodes hear about CCA's...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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26:31

S4 E14: Sorting through over 25 years of the California Rangeland Trust
In 1998, members from the California Cattlemen’s Association joined together to form the California Rangeland Trust (CRT). Now over 25 years later, CRT has permanently protected close to 400,000 acres. To discuss CRT's goal's and explain what c...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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32:39

S4 E13: Sorting through WVM's restructuring, the July video sale and the importance of auction yards with Jake Parnell
On this episode, Jake Parnell makes his debut on Sorting Pen to discuss Western Video Market’s recent restructuring, give an outlook on the July WVM sale and discuss the importance of auction yards. Jake recently became preside...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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21:10

S4 E12: Sorting through a retired Navy SEAL Captain’s perspective on how to build trust in high performance teams
Tom DeJarnette is a retired Navy SEAL Captain and was recently a guest speaker at CCA's Feeder Meeting a few weeks ago. Before speaking to attendees at the event, Tom sat down with Sorting Pen Host Katie Roberti and CCA's Feeder Counci...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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21:18

S4 E11: Sorting through the Farm Bill, election, EID tags and more with NCBA's VP of Gov. Affairs Ethan Lane
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane is back on the podcast to discuss what the current focuses are in Washington D.C. At time of recording on Thursday, May 23, the House Agriculture Commit...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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29:34

S4 E10: Sorting through Assemblymember Gregg Hart’s efforts to represent ranchers on the Central Coast
Assemblymember Gregg Hart joined the California Legislature last January. In that time he's gone out of his way to work with CCA's government affairs team and get to know ranchers. On this episode of Sorting Pen, get to know Assemblymember Hart...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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25:48

Bonus Episode: Sorting through Central Valley Meat's purchase of the Fresno Cargill Facility w/ CVM's Brian Coelho
Earlier this week, Central Valley Meat Holding Company announced it has entered an agreement to purchase the Cargill Meat Solutions beef processing facility in Fresno, Calif. Brian Coelho, CEO and President of Central Valley Meat, j...
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Season 4
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19:11

S4 E9: Sorting through the ballot measure attacking Sonoma County farmers and ranchers
“Today, Sonoma County Family Farmers are under attack," Sonoma County Farm Bureau's website says. "A ballot measure is being proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, CA, aimed to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agricu...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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19:28
