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We share tips on how to manage your cull cows and bulls to maximize your dollars.  Cultivated and lab grown meat hit the news as more and more states push to shut down the selling of lab grown meat.  We have market reports, news you need to hear, horse sale updates and lots more all wrapped into this episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 173 DETAILS Up to 20 percent of a producer's income can come from the marketing of cull cows and bulls.  But we need to manage them a certain way to maximize the profit potential, especially with markets being as high as they are.  Michaela Clowser, The Director of Producer Education from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joins us to introduce the Right Way, Right Time program. Alabama has become the latest U.S. state to take legislative action against cultivated meat, with the Senate passing a bill to ban these proteins.  The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, where it could become law.  Many other states are trying to pass such legislation.   Meat sales have been strong thus far in 2024 as beef margins shrink for the packer.  We have all the details.   RIGHT WAY, RIGHT TIME For cattle producers across the country, whether beef or dairy, cull cattle are part of doing business. Animals age, they no longer breed back, and their health deteriorates. Incorporating culling decision guidelines into an operation’s best management practices benefits both animal welfare as well as the producer’s bottom line. Animal well-being must be considered in every decision made throughout the animal’s life. Cull cattle, while being removed from the herd, are an untapped market for producers. It’s estimated that sales of market cows and bulls contribute up to 20% of operational gross revenue for beef operations.1 According to Derrell Peel with Oklahoma State University, “It is possible to increase the value of cull cows by 25 to 45 percent or more by improving cull cow management and marketing.” According to the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA), the market cow and bull sector provides an alternative product and a secondary value to animals once their original purpose is no longer suitable. When it comes to product fabrication, market cows and bulls are typically associated with ground beef production. However, over time, the industry has realized that some market cows and bulls have the potential to yield valuable primals to be fabricated and sold as retail cuts and to the restaurant trade. Even though cull animals are often viewed as a loss, with effective planning, these animals can be a significant source of revenue and should not be overlooked. In essence, cull cattle are market cattle. This document addresses key problem areas, provides strategies for making timely culling decisions, and is designed to help producers examine the opportunity to capture more value through effective management regarding cull cattle. COW COUNTRY NEWS Alabama has become the latest US state to take legislative action against cultivated meat, with the Senate passing a bill to ban these proteins. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, where it could become law. Senators in Alabama have passed a bill to ban cultivated meat from being sold. Sponsored by Senator Jack Williams, Senate Bill 23 makes it a Class C felony to manufacture, sell or distribute cultivated meat in the southern state. If you’re the owner of a restaurant hoping to offer cultivated meat to patrons, you could be convicted and your establishment could have its food safety permit suspended or even revoked. Alabama is far from the only state hoping to limit the cultivated meat sector. Florida has introduced two bills hoping to ban the production, sale, holding and distribution of cultured meat within the state. One of them suggests imposing criminal penalties – including facing mi

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 17 DETAILS We know it sounds like the same song and dance, but feeder cattle prices are incredible.  Recently at the Fairview Livestock Commission in Fairview, Oklahoma 923 weight black steers rang the bell at $2.3450!  That is $2,171 per head!  And it does not stop there.  Listen in on how other cattle sold, and we check in with Stockmen’s Livestock in Dickinson, ND.   Check out Fairview Livestock Commission HERE Check out Stockmen’s Livestock HERE FEATURING Fairview Livestock Commission Company https://fairviewlivestock.com/ @FairviewLivestock   Stockmen’s Livestock http://www.gostockmens.com/ @GoStockmens   SPONSORS American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh   Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/   The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://fairviewlivestock.com/market-reports/ http://www.gostockmens.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=7

We share how you can never worry about your cows losing their ear tags again.  We have lots of sale barn reports, PETA tries to strike again, market recaps, cattle for sale and it’s all wrapped into this episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 172 DETAILS With all discussions around electronic identification, many third party verification companies have been demonstrating their latest advances in tag and identification reading systems.  This makes sense because many of the programs offered for selling feeder cattle, have to have some sort of permanent identification. What we find so interesting is each cow, bull, steer, and heifer is unique in its physical identification, meaning its face is a one-of-a-kind, just like a fingerprint for you and me.  What if we could identify each animal just by their face?  Now I am not talking about how pretty much all of us can identify every cow in our herds by looking across the pasture and we remember her information.  I still remember cows from when I was a kid.  I am talking about being able to access a complete database, not by a tag, but by its face.  Think that is years away?  No sir.  That technology is here and now.  We introduce you to 406 Bovine.  PETA strikes again. This time attacking carousels.  We have market reports from Stockmen's Livestock Exchange.  Plus how high will the markets go and why?  Justin Tupper from St. Onge Livestock joins us to discuss the feeder cattle market.    406 BOVINE - FACIAL RECOGNITION IN CATTLE About 406 Bovine 406 Bovine provides a facial recognition software that rapidly identifies cattle in an unconfined setting by capturing animal-specific facial data. This data uploads to leading livestock management platforms through our rest API. Their mission is to shape the future of Agriculture by creating technology that improves livestock operations and gives producers the best tools and service in the world. The vision of 406 Bovine is to put the best technology possible in the hands of every livestock producer.    Why Should Producers Choose 406 Bovine 406 Bovine is an industry leading expert in developing Livestock Management APIs. The team develops technology to improve overall animal health while increasing production and efficiency throughout cattle operations. COW COUNTRY NEWS Peta Wants People To Stop Riding Fiberglass Merry-Go-Round Horses TMZ says PETA is calling out a Kansas company, called Chance Rides, for putting animal designs on carousels. The animal rights group sent a letter to the company asking them to remove the animals from the carousels and replace them with vehicles or whimsical designs. PETA argues that having animal-themed carousels promotes the exploitation of animals and can lead to real-life animal abuse UPCOMING BULL SALES ANGUS CHAROLAIS HEREFORD GELBVIEH BALANCER RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL SIMANGUS Chestnut Angus Farm: February 25, 2024, Pipestone, Minnesota Mason Angus & SimAngus: March 2, 2024, Broken Bow, Nebraska Pederson Broken Heart Ranch: March 6, 2024, Firesteel, South Dakota Mar Mac Farms: March 6, 2024, Brandon, Manitoba Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus: March 8, 2024, Beach, North Dakota RBM Livestock: March 10, 2024, Florence, South Dakota Sundsbak Farms: March 16, 2024, Des Lacs, North Dakota Hidden Angus: March 17, 2024, Sebeka, Minnesota Vollmer Angus Ranch: April 2, 2024, Wing, North Dakota BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS Churchill Cattle Company Van Newkirk Herefords Gardiner Angus Ranch Cow Camp Ranch Jungels Shorthorn Farms Ellingson Angus Frey Angus Ranch Edgar Brothers Angus Schaff Angus Valley Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Clear Springs Cattle Company CK Cattle Mrnak Hereford Ranch Frey Angus Ranch Hoffmann Angus Farms Topp Herefords FEATURING Bryan Elliott 406 Bovine https://www.406bovine.com/ @406bovine   Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange http://www.gostockmens.com/ @gostockmens

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 16 DETAILS Bull sales are ringing the bell all over the boards!  Averages are going up along with the genetics and consistency of bulls being offered.  Today we recap a couple bull sales that many have inquired about.  We take a look at Schaff Angus Valley and Topp Herefords SCHAFF ANGUS VALLEY COMPLETE REPORT CLICK HERE TOPP HEREFORDS COMPLETE REPORT CLICK HERE For those interested in learning more about their genetics and how they work, The King Ranch Institute For Ranch Management is offering an online or in person training session February 23 - 24, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas called Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle.  Genetic technology in the beef industry changes so rapidly, it becomes a full time task for producers to keep up. In this workshop, participants will revisit basic genetic principles and be introduced to the new technology. Beef cattle genetics experts will teach the use of new tools and how to apply advanced genetic technologies in the real world of seedstock and commercial cattle production. Learning objectives include: Develop breeding objectives by identifying environmental constraints, marketing alternatives, and the economic relevance of traits  Decipher performance measures, adjusted data, ratios, and Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) Understand selection accuracy, confidence intervals, and strategies for multiple trait selection Application of advanced genetic tools including genomically enhanced EPDs and marker-assisted management in genetic advancement   For More Information, click HERE   SPONSORS American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh   Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/   The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://krirm.tamuk.edu/genetic-technology/ https://ranchchannel.com/topp-herefords-bull-sale/ https://ranchchannel.com/schaff-angus-valley-production-sale/

We dive into the very controversial topic of mandatory versus voluntary electronic identification.  What is happening, why and the updates. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 171 DETAILS Mandatory EID or Voluntary EID, Electronic Identification, that is the question, and that has everyone in the cattle sector buzzing. Recently the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, NCBA proposed various recommendations around mandatory electronic identification. After meetings last week in Orlando, Florida, it was voted to lessen the recommendations.  It is important to note that nothing is in law yet.  It is business as normal for cattle producers, but questions are still being raised, and rightfully so. Many producers across the country voiced their opinions, for and against.  And equally important is the fact that producers voiced their opinions.  Why are some in favor of mandatory EID, and why are some against it?  Let’s start tackling this issue by visiting with the president of the United States Cattlemen's Association and the general manager of St. Onge Livestock in St. Onge, South Dakota.  TRACEABILITY & ELECTRONIC ID’S According to the Tri-State Livestock News and the Rural Radio Network,  the NCBA Cattle Health and Wellbeing Committee supported an amendment to a current policy at its recent convention.   The wording that was added included NCBA supporting the adoption and implementation of electronic identification for interstate movement of all sexually intact cattle 18 months and older, which appears to jive with USDA’s proposed rule. According to the Bryce Doeschot story by Rural Radio Network, NCBA’s committee approved the following language:   “NCBA supports adoption and implementation by the beef cattle industry of electronic identification (EID) devices for interstate movement of all cattle. (Sexually intact cattle > 18 months, rodeo and exhibition cattle, dairy cattle)   Be it further resolved, NCBA will provide outreach and education to members following anticipated publication of USDA’s final rule requiring EID devices for interstate movement of all subject to the 2023 USDA Animal Disease Traceability rule (sexually intact cattle > 18 months, rodeo and exhibition cattle, dairy cattle).    Be it further resolved, NCBA will support a private, industry managed, non-government Independent Database Collaborator (IDC) to serve as a hub for critical data, coordination, including data collection and housing for four data points (ID number, time, date and location); seamless coordination with USDA’s Animal Health Event Repository (AHER) and major animal identification program organizations; and a defined process for animal health officials to interact with the IDC in the event of a disease event of national significance.”   In a radio interview, Jaclyn Wilson with Nebraska Cattlemen and NCBA said NCBA continues to support a voluntary ID system.   Justin Tupper, President of the US Cattlemen’s Association and the manager of St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, South Dakota said commerce will be hugely affected by a mandatory electronic tagging system, if USDA implements one. This is a concern of many cattle producers and auction market owners.   Requiring electronic identification on all cattle would be “messy” said Tupper and he also pointed out that producers in his part of the country don’t want their data/ cattle numbers, etc., being made available to the public. “These big sales in the fall, we can barely find enough help to begin with,” he said. He added that cattle shrink and lose weight by putting them through a chute and checking tags or applying tags. “It would be unfeasible during the fall run, es

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  This week we take a closer look at the current beef cow herd numbers and how they compare to years past and animal activist groups are becoming extremely aggressive in shutting down animal agriculture. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing to your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 15 DETAILS U.S. cattle inventory reaches 73-year low According to Meating Place, not many ranchers active today will remember the last time the U.S. cattle industry was this small. On January 1, 2024, the All Cattle and Calves inventory was 87.15 million head, the smallest total inventory since 1951. The All Cattle and Calves inventory is 1.9% smaller year over year and is the fifth consecutive year of declining cattle inventories, a total decrease of 7.65 million head or 8.1% since the most recent peak in 2019. The 2023 calf crop was 33.6 million head, down 2.5% year over year and the smallest calf crop since 2014.   The January 1, 2024 beef cow herd inventory was 28.22 million head, down 2.5% year over year and a decrease of 3.47 million head or 10.9% lower, from the cyclical peak in 2019 (Table 1). The current beef cow inventory is the smallest beef cow herd since 1961. Table 1 shows that the top ten beef cow states, which currently represent 57.3% of total beef cows, accounted for 79.4% of the year over year decrease in total beef cow numbers and 67.7% of the decrease from 2019 to 2024.   The inventory of beef replacement heifers on January 1, 2024 was 4.86 million head, down 1.4% year over year.  However, the 2023 beef replacement heifer inventory was revised down by 4.5% from the initial value reported one year ago.  Thus, the 2024 inventory of beef replacement heifers is down 11.4% from the 2022 inventory and is the smallest beef replacement heifer total since 1950. Since 2001, USDA has provided the portion of beef replacement heifers that are expected to calve in the coming year.  The current inventory of these bred beef heifers is 3.05 million head, the smallest in the data back to 2001.   The estimated supply of feeder cattle outside feedlots is calculated by summing the inventories of other heifers, steers >500 pounds and calves 500 pounds and subtracting the inventory of animals already in feedlots. On January 1, 2024, inventories of other heifers, steers, and calves under 500 pounds were all down year over year and feedlot inventories were up 1.6% leading to an estimated supply of feeder cattle outside feedlots of 24.2 million head, down 4.2% from one year ago.  The estimated feeder supply can be consistently calculated back to 1972 and the 2024 value is the smallest in that 53-year period.    The smaller cattle inventory is projected to result in a decrease of about five percent in total beef production to roughly 25.5 billion pounds in 2024. That’s three times as much beef as was produced in 1951, the last time the total cattle inventory was this small; impressive growth in productivity in the beef cattle industry. Nevertheless, the current ability to produce beef is smaller than the market potential today and the industry will look to rebuild numbers and increase beef production when conditions allow.   Restaurant and retail partners remain 'under pressure' by animal rights extremists Any company involved in the production, processing, and retailing of dairy, meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood has at least one thing in common — the potential to be targeted by animal rights extremist organizations. These groups are opposed to people using animals for any purpose, including for food. Among the many tactics used to advance their goal of eliminating animal agriculture and taking animal products off of our plates, one is of primary concern to any consumer-facing food brand (and those that supply them) — pressure campaigns and pushing for “incremental changes” which

We try to answer one of your questions, how much to spend on your breeding bulls.  We have producer updates, bull sale results and lots more. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 170 DETAILSWe are in that busy time of year when many producers are pouring over various sale catalogs trying to find their next herdsires and/or additions to their bull battery.  There is no “tried and true” method to determine how much we should spend. It all comes down to personal perception and what we think we need to improve our herds and take our genetics to a certain level.  Marty Ropp has marketed more bulls than you and I will ever see in a lifetime and he joins us today to answer your very specific questions.   We have bull sale results, producers updates, news you need to hear about fake and cultivated meat and lots more.  It’s all covered on this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show! ALLIED GENETIC RESOURCES The seedstock business offers only two important value propositions: Genetic Improvement and Customer Service. The owner/members of Allied Genetic Resources understand this as well as anyone in the genetics business, and that is why Allied works with this committed group in an effort to enhance both important areas. Chosen for their combined reputation for value and service, these producers truly understand that if their customers are profitable in the long term, they have the greatest potential to be successful as well.   They call this their “Full Circle” approach to the beef business. Valuable and ever improving genetics for the commercial beef industry is the foundation. Built around profit potential and simplicity, the nearly 80 independent Allied owners design, build and then service genetic products that set the industry standard for value. In all, more than 6000 commercial bulls will be marketed by this group with a coast to coast spread of suppliers and customers. With multiple options for designed, composited and purebred seedstock developed in nearly every production environment, you can be assured of consistent supply backed by years of successful experience breeding and marketing genetics. Once the foundation is secured, crucial customer services set our business apart. Allied is designed to work with the customer base of our owner/members. Without advanced service, selected genetics can still fall short of expectation. Everyone involved with Allied Genetic Resources is committed to making sure the customer comes first, maximizing the opportunity to benefit from good choices and quality relationships. Commercial producers all across America are choosing to work more closely with the Allied team because they know we work for them. Whether it is accessing genetics designed for your program’s success, assistance with proven commercial marketing options, strategic alignment with the beef business, or even developing long term strategies, the simple mission of Allied staff is commercial customer success.   Allied Genetic Resources - Sale Management The Allied Genetic Resources Sale Management team has been your trusted source for marketing and sourcing Seedstock for well over a decade.  With over 50 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to help move your program forward.  Our professional sales staff knows the ins and outs of conducting a successful production sale.   There are many services we offer with full-service sale management.  Some of the services provided include marketing plan creation and execution, sale book preparation and design, sale cattle selection, and advice on preparation, to name a few.  Sale day services include assistance with sale penning, sale order, clerking,

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 14 DETAILS We are wrapping up our coverage of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.  There has been a lot of optimism coming from producers from all across the country about the current cattle prices.  At the same time, there is a tremendous discussion about the proposed mandatory electronic identification of all classes of beef cattle.  The important take away is as of today it is business as usual and nothing has been voted into law.  We will be discussing this in great detail on upcoming episodes! SPONSORS American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh   Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel   Bred For Balance Sale https://www.bredforbalance.com/   Prairie Hills Gelbvieh https://prairiehillsgelbvieh.com/ @gelbviehbulls   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/   The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming

Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Red Angus cattle work for this Northern seedstock producer.  We have news and updates from the USDA Grading System, market recaps, hay auctions and lots more right here.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 169 DETAILSIt started in 1948, a dedication to the cattle business and a desire to improve the genetics being offered.  Today Prairie Hills Gelbvieh is on top of their game raising sought after Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Genetics. We head to Gladstone, North Dakota, home of Prairie Hills Gelbvieh to hear how technology and genetic information has propelled this Western North Dakota Ranch to providing the very bulls and females for their customers.   The United States Department of Agriculture launches a new remote grading pilot program for beef cattle.  We have all the details listed below. Short on hay? Check out LivestockMarket and their upcoming hay auction.  And as always we have the latest market reports and recaps from Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, Inc. along with news and updates you need to hear.  It’s all covered on this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show! PRAIRIE HILLS GELBVIEH Prairie Hills Gelbvieh was started in 1985 by Galen and Marcia Sickler with the purchase of two heifers from the Black Hills Stock Show. Later that spring more heifers were purchased from Taucks Gelbvieh and cows from Weber Gelbvieh. We have always tried to have a combination of performance with style. With that in mind DBC Grizzly Bear was purchased in Denver. He was one of the first polled show bulls in the breed with high performance. Later TAU Issac was added to the herd bull battery. He became a trait leader in yearling and weaning weight.   Over the years, many of our goals and selections have remained the same with some changes being made to fit our environment and the changes in the beef industry. We still select for easy fleshing, thick cattle that are structurally sound and can adapt to our dry range conditions. With the fluctuations in the cattle market, only 1 constant remains – pounds pay! Performance is a must, but on a moderate framed animal. These are the traits that give us the type of cattle we are raising today. Herd bulls like RWG Exact Combination 7409, MCCA Gunner 947G, PHG Paycheck C24, MDR N.H. Blackout 7412E, BLB Grinder 39G, DVE Davidson Howard 3E, and PHG Hamilton H10 are giving us the type of calves that come easy, yet wean off over 800 pounds. In 2007 we welcomed our son Klint and his wife Maralee Sickler to the ranch. Their purchase of the original homestead has allowed us to expand the cow herd and take our program to the next level. We pride ourselves on producing cattle that meet the needs of commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers, while providing outcross genetics in an eye appealing package. COW COUNTRY NEWS USDA Launches Remote Grading Pilot For Beef According to Beef Magazine, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the USDA's official beef quality grading and certification. The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef, developed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, matches simple technology with robust data management and program oversight to allow a USDA grader to assess beef carcass characteristics and assign the official quality grade from a remote location, reducing costs and location as barriers to participation in voluntary grading services.   In this pilot, trained plant employees capture specific images of the live animal and beef carcass. These images are submitted electronically to a USDA grader already stationed elsewhere in the U.S., likely loca

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 13 DETAILS The Feeder Cattle Market continues to create higher and higher prices.  Today, we recap Stockmens Livestock Auction in Dickinson, North Dakota, and Faith Livestock Auction in Faith, South Dakota FAITH LIVESTOCK AUCTION You can view the entire market report by clicking HERE STOCKMENS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE You can view the entire market report by clicking HERE You can always view the sale’s live my heading to CattleUSA! FEATURING Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange http://www.gostockmens.com/index.cfm @GoStockmens   SPONSORS American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh   Imogene Ingredients https://www.imogeneingredients.com/farmatanusa @farmatanusa   Bred For Balance Sale https://www.bredforbalance.com/ Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/   The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming   REFERENCES https://www.faithlivestock.com/ http://www.gostockmens.com/images/E0331001/240118.pdf https://www.cattleusa.com/

We share how to keep scours from affecting your herd this calving season. Red Angus enthusiasts, step up, we introduce you to Wasem Red Angus. News, Markets and more on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC', and our crew as we bring you the latest in markets, news, and Western entertainment on this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 168 DETAILS Everyone has their breed of choice.  For whatever reason and experiences we’ve had, has led many of us picking certain breeds over others.  Today we explore the philosophy and goals around Wasem Red Angus.   Calving season is getting ready to start for many producers and for some others it is still a ways away yet.  Regardless, we need to get a jump on scours and make sure each and every calf that hits the ground has the best chance of survival.  A simple solution… FARMATAN from Imogene Ingredients.   As always we have the latest market reports and recaps from Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, Inc. along with news and updates you need to hear.  It’s all covered on this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!   WASEM RED ANGUS The Wasem family started ranching in 2004 in Halliday, North Dakota with a small herd of commercial Red Angus and Simmental cows. They decided to get into the registered Red Angus business and held their first bull sale in 2012.  Each year they keep back the best registered heifers to expand the registered herd and to improve our genetics.  They strive to offer cattle with power and performance through balanced EPD's and phenotype.  Disposition is a must in the herd.  They are proud to be selling Red Angus Bulls in North Dakota. They welcome you out any time to look at cattle. Family Business Here at Wasem Red Angus, we are truly a family operation.  Each one of us has a job on the ranch and work together to make the operation a success.  Chris is in charge of many of the daily tasks, including feeding, planting, and harvesting.  Jolyn works on record-keeping and marketing.  Kacee is the number 2 cook in the house, quickly making her way to the top.  Braelyn is the one who makes us all laugh.  There are many days on the ranch, we need a good laugh!  The girls have been a huge asset working cattle the past few years, they are learning about low-stress livestock handling, as well as becoming good horsemen.  We wouldn't be able to get everything done without the help of family, friends, and neighbors throughout the year and we are grateful for those relationships.  Customer Service Customer service is really important to us. The relationships we build don't end the day of the sale. We stand behind the Red Angus Bulls we sell, and your happiness is important! WHAT CAUSES SCOURS IN BEEF CATTLE/CALVES Clostridia-Enterotoxemia The most common form of Clostridium in cattle is caused by Clostridia perfringens. The gram-positive bacteria are a challenge due to its ability to form spores and lay dormant for long-periods of time. The bacteria reproduce by releasing spores into its environment (soil, feed, manure). The spores can even lay dormant in the animal’s intestine until opportunity presents itself. Infection takes place either through ingestion of spores or through an open wound. The most severe cases happen within the first month of a calf’s life, and can result in sudden death. Clinical Signs • Diarrhea - Bloody, Mucus Present, Bubbly • Dehydrated • Bloat • Blindness Prevention/Treatment: Prevention can be difficult due to the Clostridia spores being extremely durable and present almost everywhere. Complete cleanout and disinfection between calves is helpful, but not always effective. A good vaccination program will reduce clinical disease. The best method is to develop good gut health and the immune system o

It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 12 DETAILS We wrap up this week by heading to the news.  It’s Fake Meat Laws from Arizona to the latest propaganda on Netflix.   ARIZONA MAY JOIN ITALY BY BANNING LAB GROWN MEAT FROM THE STATE According to Food Safety News, Arizona State Rep. David Marshall, R-Snowflake, and four co-sponsors have introduced House Bill 2121, prohibiting cell-cultured animal products. HB2121 prohibits anyone in Arizona from offering to sell or produce a cell-cultured animal product for human consumption. The state is authorized to impose a civil penalty on violators of not more than $25,000 in addition to attorney fees and costs with total actual damages not to exceed $100,000. Further, bill BB2121 allows a “person or organization whose business is adversely affected by a violation” to file a civil action for declaratory and injunctive relief and actual damages “against the person that violates this section.” The bill defines “cell-cultured animal products” as “any cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro animal cell cultures outside of the organism from which it is derived.” Read the entire article HERE NETFLIX FEEDS VIEWERS WITH VEGAN PROPAGANDA IN NEW SERIES SeaWest News reports a new Netflix series released New Year’s Day 2024 titled “You Are What You Eat: The Twin Experiment” follows the recent trend of documentaries and reality TV shows that push aside medical health experts and balanced discussion in favour of an agenda-driven campaign to help persuade viewers to adopt a vegan lifestyle. While promoted as a show offering science-based nutritional advice based on a clinical trial that compared the health of identical twins fed a vegan versus omnivore diet, the opening 30 seconds of the new Netflix series should be cause for concern, given its disclaimer: “The following series is designed to entertain and inform – not provide medical advice. You should always consult your doctor.” The second red flag – arguably the most concerning yet discreet – also appears in the opening credits: “In association with the Vogt Foundation,” it reads. This is the first and last time we hear about Vogt. Viewers may be interested to learn that the clinical trial conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine and the basis for this Netflix series was funded by the Vogt Foundation. This is quite a strong “association”. Charley Vogt, Secretary-Treasurer at Vogt, says the Foundation funds “organizations that protect animals and promote plant-based products.” For more details, click HERE FEATURING Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange http://www.gostockmens.com/index.cfm @GoStockmens   SPONSORS American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh   Imogene Ingredients https://www.imogeneingredients.com/farmatanusa @farmatanusa   Bred For Balance Sale https://www.bredforbalance.com/ Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/   The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jef