# 337: The Future of Beef Is in the Hands of the Next Generation with Wes Shaw

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Podcast: [CattleUSA Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cattleusa-daily-7200592)
Published: 2026-05-27T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cattleusa/episodes/337-The-Future-of-Beef-Is-in-the-Hands-of-the-Next-Generation-with-Wes-Shaw-e3jukmq
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## Resource

On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by Wes Shaw, a fifth generation Texas cattle rancher and Texas Tech student currently pursuing a future in agricultural policy and advocacy. Wes shares his experience interning in Washington D.C., working around the Farm Bill, New World Screwworm discussions, and rural policy issues while also balancing life back home on his family’s cattle operation in the Texas Panhandle. The conversation dives into the disconnect between rural America and Washington, why young producers need to stay involved in policy conversations before decisions are made, and how the next generation of agriculturists can continue shaping the future of the beef industry through leadership, communication, and advocacy.Links: Wes's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-shaw4/CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways: - Why young cattle producers need to stay involved in policy conversations-The disconnect between Was…

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