
S4 E13: Sorting through WVM's restructuring, the July video sale and the importance of auction yards with Jake Parnell
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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 president and chair of the board for Western Video Market. He is also a professional auctioneer, owner and president of Cattlemen's Livestock Market, co-owner of Parnell Dickinson, one of the founders and president of the California Youth Ag Expo and the Livestock Marketing Association’s Western Director.
Episode resources:
- Press release: Western Video Market Reorganizes to Better Serve the Livestock Industry
- Producer Profitability Initiative Seeks to Spark Conversation, Unite Industry
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