Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast Jeff ”Tigger” Erhardt

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 26 DETAILS
FEDERAL ORDER REQUIRES MANDATORY TESTING FOR COWS AS VIRUS SPREADS.  
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Federal Order Wednesday that requires testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle and mandatory reporting of positive test results.
The order aims to prevent the spread of bovine influenza A virus (BIAV) in response to the detection of the virus in dairy cattle.
Following the confirmation of HPAI in a commercial poultry flock in February 2022, over 1,100 HPAI detections have been identified on poultry farms in the U.S.
Since late March 2024, USDA, along with other agencies and laboratories, investigated the emergence of H5N1 virus in dairy cows. 
Under the Federal Order, dairy cattle must receive a negative test for Influenza A virus at approved laboratories before interstate movement. Positive test results must be reported to USDA APHIS by laboratories and state veterinarians.
The order aims to mitigate the risk of further spread of the virus, which poses a threat to both cattle and poultry, and to ensure the safety of livestock and the agricultural industry.  You can read the federal order HERE.
 
 
Lindskov’s LT Ranch 43rd Annual Bull Sale Report & Recap
201 Charolais Bulls Averaged $12,209
189 Angus Bulls Averaged $13,875
Top Selling Charolais Bulls:
Lot 83. $300,000, LT Global 3322 PLD ET, February 5, 2023, LT Atlas 0251 PLD x LT Blue Value 7903 ET, Full Circle Cattle CO., Lakin, KS, J & J Trust Charolais, Parkston, SD, Elder Charolais Farms, Coronach, SK Canada, Serhienko Cattle Co, Maymont, SK Canada, Kay-R Charolais, Waskatenau, AB Canada, W2 Farms, LeRoy, SK Canada
Lot 1. $150,000, LT Premier 3304 PLD ET, February 3, 2023, LT Badge 9184 PLD x LT Blue Value 7903 ET, Kenmere Charolais, Holbrook, NSW Australia
Top Selling Angus Bulls:
Lot 280. $150,000, LT Forbes 3012, February 26, 2023, Tehama Testament x LT Converse 8011, Kovarik Cattle Co., Ord, NE, Genex, Shawano, WI
Lot 373. $80,000, LT Resolve 121L, February 23, 2023, Coleman Resolve 7219 x Young Dale Panarama 66T, Koupal's B&B Angus, Daunte, SD, Maher Angus Ranch, Morristown, SD
 
 
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American Gelbvieh Association
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World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
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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.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dairy-federal-order.pdf
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114313
https://agupdate.com/cattleseller/sale_reports/lindskovs-lt-ranch-43rd-annual-bull-sale/article_8ce252ea-017f-11ef-8753-bb175924445c.html

We hear why nutrition should never be considered when trying to reduce expenses on the ranch.  How are grass cattle selling at local auctions?  We hear news, markets, updates and more wrapped into 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 181 DETAILS
FURST MCNESS & LEGACY FORWARD BEEF NUTRITION
Our Services
Delivering cutting-edge nutrition technologies and innovative health products..
 
Furst Animal Health
Pioneering value-driven solutions through teamwork and innovative animal health products.
 
McNess Nutrition
Over a century of excellence in providing tailored commercial feed solutions and high-performance feed technologies.
 
The Furst McNess Culture

Understand that being great is a choice


Never settle for average or “good enough”


Relentlessly search for ways to serve our customers better


Work as a team


Value and respect one another


Earn trust through our actions


Act in a sage and professional manner at all times


Conduct ourselves with the highest level of integrity


Deliver on the commitments we make


Invest in our professional and personal development


Maintain a positive work environment that promotes success


Have fun and celebrate our successes

 
 
STOCKMEN’S LIVESTOCK SALE REPORT
COW COUNTRY NEWS
Beef Forecast Rebounds
Flat is the new up, when it comes to the latest forecast of U.S. beef production, according to the latest analysis by Steiner Consulting Group, via its Daily Livestock Report.
It’s likely that beef production for this year will be  only 509 million pounds – 1.9% - lower than a year ago, the report said. That’s a sharp improvement from the expected 8% drop forecast a year ago. Meanwhile, the USDA held steady with its beef import forecast, anticipating a 12% rise, and its expectations for an 8% drop in beef exports. That means that the country’s supply of beef per capita is roughly unchanged, according to Steiner analysis. 
Beef Exports Fall As Imports Rise
Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist recently wrote for meatingplace.com saying that U.S. beef trade continues to evolve in the face of a unique domestic cattle market situation.  Beef exports in February were down 1.3% year over year with the two-month total thus far in 2024 down 2.6%.  This follows a 2023 year over year decrease of 14.3% from record 2022 beef exports.  Beef exports in the first two months of the year are down year over year from most of the top markets; including number one Japan, number two South Korea, and number three China/Hong Kong.  Additionally, Canada, the number five market is down 2.0% thus far in 2024, along with number six Taiwan.  Mexico, which had been the number three market as recently as 2019, is currently the number four market but recovering.  Beef exports to Mexico were up in January and February.
Beef imports in February were up 23.8% year over year and are up 31.9% in the first two months of the year.  Beef imports this year are led by Brazil, who jumps out strongly to fill the “other country” quota early in the year, with shipments moderating after two or three months in the face of the over-quota tariff.  Imports from Brazil are up 41.8% year over year thus far in 2024.  Imports from Australia are up sharply so far this year.  Canada is the number two import source, slightly ahead of Australia and up 9.0 percent year over year.  New Zealand is the number four beef import source and is up 48.6 percent thus far in 2024.  
Beef exports continue to face headwinds as beef production decreases and beef prices increase in the U.S. market.  A generally strong U.S. dollar adds additional headwinds, making U.S. beef imports more expensive to international customers.  At the same time, decreasing domestic beef supplies in the U.S., coupled with higher prices, attracts additional beef imp

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 25 DETAILS
AMERICA’S TOP BEEF PRODUCING COUNTRIES FROM DOVERS JOURNAL.  
America’s top 34 beef producing counties have been released from Drovers Journal.
 
MINNESOTA REPORTS FIRST HPAI COMMERCIAL OUTBREAK OF 2024. 
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported the first commercial outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota in 2024.
The report, which was listed last week, said the outbreak occurred on a turkey farm in Meeker County, and resulted in 70,000 birds culled.
This was the first commercial outbreak in Minnesota since December.
Last month, the state reported a baby goat tested positive for avian flu from a quarantined poultry flock.  
Michigan and New Mexico have reported cases as well. 
An estimated 88.17 million birds have been affected in a total of 1,122 flocks in 48 states so far, according to APHIS even as the pace of confirmed outbreaks continues to slow down.  Bovine officials are watching this very closely in light of the earlier initial case in cattle that was detected in Texas approximately 1 month ago..
 
SPONSORS
American Gelbvieh Association
https://gelbvieh.org/
@AmericanGelbvieh
 
World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
https://buckinghorsesale.com/
@buckinghorsesale
 
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
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The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps.
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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.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114186
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114223
https://www.drovers.com/news/beef-production/americas-top-34-beef-cow-counties-corrected

EPISODE 180 DETAILS
JORGENSEN LAND & CATTLE: Discover Benefits of Angus SmartBulls 
Developed by Jorgensen Land & Cattle learn how leasing SmartBulls are provide breeding assurance by utilizing bulls that are in the ideal shape for breeding season.

Young bulls are checked routinely for body condition while growing.


Fed a supplemental feed ration to keep the SmartBulls in breeding shape.


Expect SmartBulls to have the proper care, capacity and age maturity ready to breed your cow herd without having to pamper.

The Angus SmartBulls by Jorgensen Land & Cattle eliminate the headache, stress or added financial burden of finishing the developmental stages of your future herd sires. These angus bulls are ready to perform and deliver the results to add profitability and sustainability to your cattle operation.
We welcome you to join us in-person or online April 15th for the Jorgensen Land & Cattle 52nd Annual 2024 Top Cut Angus Bull Sale. 
Sale Location: The Jorgensen Farm of Jorgensen Land & Cattle, 31250 265th St., Ideal, South Dakota 57541-9230
Date: April 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM CST
 
DLCC SOUTH DEVON CATTLE: Aide Future Customer Marketing
The strategy for marketing cattle is not only viewed at when stock is sold by DLCC Ranch, but continued on in aiding the operator purchasing the South Devon genetics. Expect tools and information collected to be considered as assets in marketing your own progeny from their genetics.

Data collection on every animal born.


Strict AI (Artificial Insemination) regiment.


Ultrasound data collection

When inquiring or reviewing South Devon cattle genetics as an addition to your herd or needing advice on marketing, contact the DLCC Ranch. They have developed genetics that are flexible for various factors and carry many desired economically relevant traits to add profitability to a herd.
The DLCC Ranch is located near Pierz, Minnesota, and has been owned and operated since 1980 by Dar and Lynn Giess, with their grown children.
SALE DAY INFO:
32nd Annual Production Sale and FALL HERD DISPERSION SALE
DATE: Friday, April 20TH
LOCATION: At the DLCC Ranch Sale Facility in Pierz, Minnesota
SALE DAY CONTACTS:
Dar Giess: 320-249-2130
Lane Giess: 320-293-1647
Wyatt Lawrence: 763-242-2804
COW COUNTRY NEWS 
NCBA Urges USDA To Reverse Decision To End Reporting Of Critical Cattle Industry Data
Earlier in the week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) criticized the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services’ (USDA-NASS) decision to cancel the July Cattle Report and discontinue the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock, among other changes. These reports provide critical data and the decision to end them is completely misguided.NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said “It is disingenuous for the same agency which touts its commitment to transparency in livestock markets to arbitrarily cease publication of reports which provide just that. While it may be politically expedient to blame appropriators in Congress for today’s decision, cattle producers know better than to believe discontinuing a handful of reports will result in substantial cost savings for the Department.” He went on to say that “NCBA calls on USDA-NASS to immediately reverse this decision and continue delivering on its stated mission of providing timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.”  For the complete article click HERE
UPCOMING BULL SALES ANGUS CHAROLAIS HEREFORD GELBVIEH BALANCER RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL SIMANGUS
Montgomery Ranch: April 13, 2024, Carrington, North Dakota
Jorgensen Farms:  April 15, 2024, Ideal, South Dakota
DLCC Ranch:  April 20, 2024, Pierz, Minnesota
BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS
Churchill Cattle Company
Van Newkirk Herefords
Gardiner Angus Ranch
Cow Camp Ranch
Jungels Shorthorn Farms
Ellingson Angus
Edgar Brothers Angus
Schaff Angus Valley
Prairie Hills Gelbvieh
Clear Springs Cattle Company
CK Cattle
M

EPISODE 24 DETAILS
AMERICAN FARMERS NETWORK TO SET CRITERIA FOR RE-GEN, GRASS-FED BEEF.  
American Farmers Network (AFN) announced it is spearheading the establishment of comprehensive certification criteria for regenerative grass-fed beef production. With USDA approval to use the Regenerative Agriculture claim on its packaging, AFN said it aims to set industry standards across the beef category, the organization said in a release.
 
AFN's said its partnership with certifying organizations aims to create transparent standards for the beef industry, aligning with regenerative agriculture principles of soil health and animal welfare. 
AFN plans to work with retailers and partners to make regeneratively raised beef accessible nationwide.
 
 By providing incentives to producers to adopt regenerative practices, AFN seeks to cultivate a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
 
 The certification criteria will cover grazing management, soil health, animal welfare and social responsibility, the company said. Ranches meeting these standards will earn formal certification, distinguishing their products as sustainable and ethical choices in the marketplace.
 
LIVESTOCK INVENTORY DECLINE HURTING COLD STORAGE NUMBERS. 
The USDA's March Cold Storage report revealed declines in red meat and poultry supplies for 2024. 
Analysis from Market Intel detailed how the declining livestock inventories are impacting the cold storage numbers. Red meat in freezers decreased by 4% from February 2023, hitting a 23-year low at 1.05 billion pounds, while frozen poultry stocks remained stable at 1.03 billion pounds. The March Cattle on Feed report showed a 1% increase in cattle on feed compared to 2023, indicating continued liquidation in the U.S. cattle industry, possibly impacting beef prices.
 
JOPLIN REGIONAL STOCKYARDS
Weigh Up Cows:  $95.00 to $147.00
Weigh Up Bulls:  $135.00 - $179.00
 
SPONSORS
American Gelbvieh Association
https://gelbvieh.org/
@AmericanGelbvieh
 
World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale
https://buckinghorsesale.com/
@buckinghorsesale
 
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
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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.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114102
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/114143
https://www.joplinstockyards.com/wednesday_cow__bull_sale.php

We hear the latest on the first case of avian flu affecting humans from the Texas dairy herds.  We hear how South Devon cattle work for the DLCC Ranch.  Plus the latest news, market reports and auction results that you need to hear.  It’s all wrapped into 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 179 DETAILS
The first case of human avian flu in Texas has raised an alarm for many officials.  Although there is no concern of any infections in the feed or food supply, experts are researching how this disease is transmitted and what effects may be on humans.  
The DLCC Ranch in Pierz, Minnesota is hosting their 32nd annual production sale coming up Saturday, April 20th at the ranch.  This is a tremendous opportunity for producers to select elite females right out of the heart of the DLCC foundation.  We have the sale information along with concepts and management of the DLCC Ranch.  
We have market recaps from some of the industries best along with upcoming hay auction information and the news that you need to hear plus the news that you need to hear!
DLCC RANCH:  An Elite South Devon Cattle Supplier
Focused On Maternal Genetics
DLCC is a South Devon seedstock operation committed to helping commercial cattlemen achieve profitability through crossbreeding and maternal heterosis. Our program strives to produce the most profitable genetics for our customer’s bottom line. This can only be done by trusting science and using it in all of our decisions. Research shows that crossbred females produce an average of one additional calf and over 600 more pounds of weaning weight than straightbred dams (NBCEC Sire Selection Manual). We are proud of how we’ve followed this principle with – whole herd reporting, data collection on every animal born, strict AI regimes, ultrasound data collection, and new and novel data. These practices produce “honest cattle, that give you real results.”
How DLCC Ranch Breeds Cattle
We believe in crossbreeding and the effects it brings our customers. South Devon cattle provide flexibility along with many desired economically relevant traits:

Outcross English Genetics


Feed Efficient Hybrids


Black-hided Bulls with Heavy Muscling


Red Bulls with a Balanced Genetic Profile

 
South Devon History
South Devon cattle, while less prevalent than in the past, first arrived in the United States in 1969 and then again in 1974. Demonstrating remarkable adaptability to diverse climates, this breed has gained a solid foothold on five continents. Wherever introduced, South Devons have earned acclaim for their impressive production capabilities and economic viability. Both red and black varieties of South Devons are now widely accessible across the globe.
 
Poundmaker & Navigator Cattle
The DLCC Ranch from Pierz, Minnesota has focused on raising premier South Devon, Poundmaker and Navigator cattle that fit the goals of the commercial cowman.  The Poundmaker is a designed composite made up of South Devon and Angus breeds. Black or Red Angus qualify as the Angus influence.  A Navigator is a designed composite made up of South Devon and Continental breeds.  
The DLCC Ranch is located near Pierz, Minnesota, and has been owned and operated since 1980 by Dar and Lynn Giess, with their grown children.
SALE DAY INFO:
32nd Annual Production Sale and FALL HERD DISPERSION SALE
DATE: Friday, April 20TH
LOCATION: At the DLCC Ranch Sale Facility in Pierz, Minnesota
SALE DAY CONTACTS:
Dar Giess: 320-249-2130
Lane Giess: 320-293-1647
Wyatt Lawrence: 763-242-2804
 
COW COUNTRY NEWS
First Human Case of Avian Flu In Texas Raises Alarm
A Texas dairy worker has tested positive for the avian flu, marking the first identified human case of an illness in the U.S. that has sickened cattle across several states over the past few weeks.
The infection, only the second human case of H5N1 ever recorde