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Rosie On The House > Podcast > Agriculture > Ranching & Beef Raising > OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR: Farm Fresh #AZBeef with Arizona Farm Bureau & YY Ranch

May 3, 2025

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

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Segment 1

11:41

Segment 2

6:59

Segment 3

14:52

Segment 4

5:23

Farm Fresh Arizona Beef

David & Tina Thompson of C-Bar Ranch — David & Tina Thompson of YY Ranch

GUESTS

COMMENTARY

Fifth Generation ranching couple from Cochise Country who met as high school sweethearts
Tina shares her family’s migration story from England to America and Arizona during the 19th century
Tina’s great great grandfather Brannick Riggs provided significant contributions to military beef supplies highlighting the ranch’s connection with American history
Beef production with limited cattle underscores advancements in genetics and ranching efficiency

Arizona Ranch History

COMMENTARY

Historical anecdotes reveal the longstanding ranching traditions in Arizona over140 years
Transition from Hereford to Black Angus cattle exemplifies the significant impact of genetics on beef quality
Commitment to ranching heritage is central to the Thompson family’s operations and their story of resilience and innovation

Beef Perceptions Improving

COMMENTARY

Arizona’s top agriculture commodities are dairy and beef
Beef quality has been steadily improving changing perceptions around beef fat
EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences) in cattle breeding are crucial for enhancing herd quality
Challenges faced by ranchers
- Extensive land management and conservation
- Water resources and fencing
Ranchers must be involved in influencing policymaking to protect their interests
Arizona can feed up to 8 million people annually highlights its pivotal role in the national food supply chain

Cow on the YY Ranch — Cow on the C-Bar Ranch

Calves on the YY Ranch — Calves on the C-Bar Ranch

Calf on the YY Ranch — Calf on the C-Bar Ranch

Ranching In The West

COMMENTARY

Ranching in the West demands more land for fewer cattle due to the tough terrain and sparse resources
There are over 50 beef breeds while dairy cattle have around 10-12 primary breeds
Ranchers are exploring modern technology like drones and helicopters assisting with livestock management in rugged areas
Cochise County’s land-to-cow ratio can be as extreme as one cow per section (640 acres)

Lightning over C-Bar Ranch — Lightning over YY Ranch

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR
Farm Fresh

#AZBeef

Outdoor Living Topic: #Hashtag | Not only is raising beef cattle one of Arizona’s largest agriculture commodities, but it is also the largest area of all American agriculture. And Arizona Beef ranks top when it comes to quality and taste. Of course, this has progressed over the years and our beef producers continue to be ever-vigilant in producing quality beef… READ MORE IN THIS ARTICLE>> and scroll below for a breakout of talking points by each segment in this podcast along with links to additional resources.

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

Farm Fresh Arizona Beef

Arizona Ranch History

Beef Perceptions Improving

Ranching In The West

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR
Farm Fresh

#AZBeef

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