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The Weekly Grill

Beef Central
Australia
Beef Industry
Agriculture
Methane Emissions
Wagyu
Food Security
Animal Welfare
Sustainability
Beef
Agribusiness
China
Cattle Industry
Indonesia
Artificial Intelligence
Jack Owen
Foot and Mouth Disease
Lumpy Skin Disease
Biosecurity
You Are Not Your Farm
Labor Shortages

The Weekly Grill is Beef Central's podcast with host, Kerry Lonergan. Each week Kerry chats with a beef industry mover and shaker - turning up the heat and asking questions about the burning issues and topics that impact the beef sector.

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In this week's episode Kerry Lonergan catches up with Professor Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State about the U.S. beef market: record‑high prices amid multi‑decade low cattle inventories, limited herd rebuilding, and the roles of drought, feedlot practic... more

In today’s episode, podcast host Kerry Lonergan interviews veteran cattle industry stakeholder, stock agent and bush poet Dennis Scanlon about his career in Australia’s beef industry — from sale yards and abattoirs to roles with Elders and the earlie... more

Western Australian cattle vet Enoch Bergman has become a prominent campaigner for better understanding and management of pestivirus - a disease costing the industry an estimated $100 million each year. In this interview with podcast host Kerry Lonerg... more

In this episode Kerry Lonergan speaks with Paul Holmes a Court of the Heytesbury Group about his company's purchase of Livestock Express’s 11‑ship fleet, the strategic reasons behind the acquisition, and how it supports the northern live export trade... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Scanlon
Beef Industry Veteran
Episode: S6 Ep29: Beef industry veteran, Dennis Scanlon - From saleyards to bush poetry
Enoch Bergman
Veterinarian; practitioner in Western Australia with involvement in BVDV projects and related diagnostics
Estuarts Veterinary, Esperance (Australia) / Wild Horse, Colorado (historical reference)
Episode: S6 Ep28: Dr Enoch Bergman, Exposing the hidden cost of BVDV
Paul Holmes a Court
Owner, Heytesbury Group
Heytesbury Group
Episode: S6 Ep27: Paul Holmes a Court and Heytesbury’s purchase of Livestock Express live export shipping fleet
Patrick Underwood
Live trade veteran and Northern producer
Northern Australia live export community
Episode: S6 Ep26 - Live exports on edge, Patrick Underwood
Helgi Bay
Former Charolais International chair
Charolais Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan)
Episode: S6 Ep25: World Charolais Congress: Global breeders unite at EKKA
David Hobbs
Vice President of Operations for the American International Charolais Association
American Charolais Association
Episode: S6 Ep25: World Charolais Congress: Global breeders unite at EKKA
John Dellinger
Charolais producer
Virginia/North Carolina, USA
Episode: S6 Ep25: World Charolais Congress: Global breeders unite at EKKA
Lee Eaton
Montana Charolais breeder
Montana, USA
Episode: S6 Ep25: World Charolais Congress: Global breeders unite at EKKA
Terry Nolan
Owner of Nolan's Meats, pioneer in Australian beef processing and feeding programs
Nolan's Meats
Episode: S6 Ep 24: Terry Nolan - From butcher’s shop, relationships, to beefing up Australia

Host

Kerry Lonergan
Host of The Weekly Grill

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Straight to the point, quality ag interviews

    Kerry Lonergan does insightful interviews with ag leaders from across Australia. Always finds interesting angles and unique talking points, very informative.

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    Jim 7777
    Australia3 years ago

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Hosts strong industry connections yield high-caliber guests.
Guests consistently bring valuable, actionable takeaways.
Kerry asks insightful questions that uncover practical industry angles.
Content stays tight and focused on beef-market realities.
Production quality and on-site reporting add credibility.

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S6 Ep27: Paul Holmes a Court and Heytesbury’s purchase of Livestock Express live export shipping fleet
Q: Why did you see this as an opportunity too good to pass up, given the risks involved in livestock shipping?
Because the combination of a proven team, a stable customer base of exporters, and the ability to spread risk across a fleet makes this a compelling long-term play, despite the high upfront costs and regulatory hurdles.
S6 Ep27: Paul Holmes a Court and Heytesbury’s purchase of Livestock Express live export shipping fleet
Q: Paul, this deal, is this a shipping investment, a bet on the future of live exports or a strategic play in the broader Australian cattle industry?
It's a bit of all three: expanding the shipping business, securing a critical service for the Northern trade, and strengthening the whole Australian cattle industry by ensuring reliable capacity and forward-looking investments.
S6 Ep28: Dr Enoch Bergman, Exposing the hidden cost of BVDV
Q: Has there been any successful eradication examples worldwide of being able to rid entire populations of the disease?
Eradication has been achieved in several regions, with examples in parts of Scotland, Ireland, and especially Norway, though it required long-term, coordinated efforts such as ear-notching and consistent vaccination strategies, and it remains challenging in year-round pastoral systems.
S6 Ep25: World Charolais Congress: Global breeders unite at EKKA
Q: What are the standout differences between Australian and US Charolais types?
The guests note that US cattle tend to be a bit larger and lean more toward growth and marbling, while Australian Charolais are often balanced for grass-based systems with strong crossbreeding performance; market rewards marbling in the US, but the Australian market may prioritize other traits like calving ease and adaptability.
S6 Ep24: Beef processor and respected industry leader Terry Nolan, on the importance of relationships
Q: What led to the shift toward feeding cattle and lot feeding?
A combination of opportunity and listening to trusted mentors; early engagements with customers like Don Bridgeford showed that controlled feeding could improve meat quality and supply consistency, leading them to pioneer lot feeding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weekly Grill

What is The Weekly Grill about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business- and policy-focused beef industry podcast that brings in senior leaders, researchers, and practitioners to unpack market dynamics, regulation, risk management, and technology adoption across Australia's beef sector. Episodes frequently cover live export, biosecurity, farm safety, breed and branding standards, and the evolving role of data-driven decisions in production, processing, and export markets. Notable strengths include high-profile guests with practical leadership experience and a strong emphasis on real-world impact for processors, producers, and policy stakeholders. The show's grounded, industry-insider perspective makes it a go-to for listeners seeking actionable insights and strategic context in a volatile agri-food l... more

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3. Paul Holmes a Court
4. Patrick Underwood
5. Helgi Bay
6. David Hobbs
7. John Dellinger
8. Lee Eaton

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