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93Bill Rishel--2025 Inductee Saddle & Sirloin Portrait GallerySend a textThe Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery—often described as the Hall of Fame of the livestock industry—stands as a tribute to individuals who have made lasting contributions to animal agriculture. Today, 379 portraits hang in the gallery, which originated at the historic Chicago Stockyards and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky.On November 16, 2025, Bill Rishel will join this distinguished company as the 380th inductee into the Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery. His selection recognizes decades of leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the beef cattle industry. Learn more about this tremendous honor and Bill’s lastin...
2025-11-0608 min
Practically Ranching#71 - Bill Rishel, From New Trend to New ProductsBill Rishel and his wife, Barb, live near North Platte, Nebraska. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he has always had a passion for Angus cattle and beef cattle improvement. Bill will be honored in November with induction into the Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery, and an in-depth synopsis of Bill's industry accomplishments may be found in this article:Bill Rishel To Be Honored with 2025 Saddle & Sirloin Portrai
2025-03-121h 0193Bill Rishel - Legendary Cattleman, Innovative LeaderSend a textIn this episode we joined by one of the true pioneers in the cattle industry--Bill Rishel. After graduating with a degree in animal husbandry from Penn State, Bill and his wife Barb became Nebraskans by choice when they moved to North Platte, Nebraska and started Rishel Angus. Bill has been heavily involved in the American Angus Association, Certified Angus Beef, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Nebraska Cattlemen and countless other industry organizations, devoting thousands of hours supporting the industry he loves and mentoring the next generation of cattle producers. In 2024 Bill was recognized for his li...
2025-01-0236 min
Trent Loos PodcastRural Route Radio Dec 15, 2023 Bill Rishel one of the great livestock breeding minds in cattle history.A tremendous walk down memory lane in the livestock evaluation business and bit of the look to the future of genetic diversity.
2023-12-1547 min
Brands And Barbed WireBill RishelWelcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire. On today’s episode we get the chance to visit with one of the legends of the Angus breed. We learn about his successful judging career, early adoption of technology and his overall contributions to the beef industry. It’s my privilege to introduce today’s guest Bill Rishel of B/R Angus.
Thanks to today's sponsor Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics www.jmargenetics.com.
2023-02-152h 09
The Angus ConversationThe Heritage of Change: Rishel and Patterson Talk the Then and NowChange can be exciting and fun, or it can be hard and messy. It can take work and brain power, but it can move you toward better cattle and more profit. That’s what has always motivated longtime Angus breeder Bill Rishel to invite innovation. “This change thing, the worst thing anybody can ever do is be afraid of it,” Bill says. Listen as Bill and his friend and fellow breeder Larry Patterson talk about the developments they’ve seen in their lifetime. This episode goes from loading cattle on railcars to GPS collars for cows, with...
2022-09-061h 17
PB & JaisyEpisode 66: "Local Chef Turned Restaurateur" - Stefon RishelMichigan born, but Texas raised, Stefon Rishel is a chef unlike any other. From his bright hair, to his innovative dining, he truly is one of a kind. Stefon has always believed in people coming together to fellowship over food - and his restaurants are an extension of that. Stefon, along with two friends Wallace Owens and Kyle Bryson own Trident Restaurant Group which is on it's FIFTH endeavor. From the looks of it, there's no stopping this guy from bringing families and friends together over some darn good food!Stefon Rishel - Instagram: @chef_stefon_rishel
2022-08-3131 min
Burnin’ DaylightBH Chronicles Ep 8= Angus GOAT Bill RishelThe greatest of all time angus breeder Bill Rishel and I talked about using EPDs for selection, the importance of avoiding single trait selection and the value of carcass qualities in our cattle.
Sponsored by:
HI/ Cattle Co
www.hislashcattle.com
American Black Hereford Association
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2022-07-1259 min
The Black Hereford ChroniclesEp 8- Bill Rishel- Angus GOAT on using EPDs for SelectionThe greatest of all time angus breeder Bill Rishel and I talked about using EPDs for selection, the importance of avoiding single trait selection and the value of carcass qualities in our cattle.
Sponsored by:
HI/ Cattle Co
www.hislashcattle.com
American Black Hereford Association
blackhereford.org
2022-07-1255 min
Casual Cattle ConversationsDefining and Selecting Quality Cow HerdsBill Rishel knows how to build herds with the most of the best. Listen to this podcast episode to discover how Bill defines a quality herd and makes selection decisions that benefit commercial and seedstock producers alike.
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2022-05-1640 minCasual Cattle ConversationsAdapting out of Necessity with Bill RishelBill Rishel has lived his entire life involved in the beef industry. He has been involved in countless changes and adaptations that have taken place and are to come. Bill shares his stories, insight and perspective about the future of the beef industry. We cover genomics, changes in carcasses and packing plants, sustainability, methane emissions and economics all in one episode!
2021-02-151h 07