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

EPISODE 152 DETAILS
Whose job is it to change the cattle industry.  Is it the cow-calf man, who raises the majority of the beef?  Is it the seedstock producer who raises the genetics that we need?  Is it the stocker, who gets the calves on feed?  Is it the feed yard to get the cattle to finish?  Is it the packer who processes and harvests the beef?  In reality, it is all of these segments coming together to make the changes we need in the cattle business.  However, it is the seedstock producer who can influence that change probably more than any of those aforementioned segments.  We had a great sit-down conversation with Steve Koester, the immediate past president of the Red Angus Association of America and Co-Owner and Manager of Koester Red Angus.  We have the news from cow country that you need to hear.  Plus feeder calf sale reports are on fire!!!   Not to mention the weekly market recap with Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, Inc.  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
KOESTER RED ANGUS
Our vision for the future...Rooted in heritage and stewardship while envisioning tomorrow.  We look beyond the current season and market, seeking fresh genetics that will add value to our customers’ calves and cowherds for generations into the future. We know – and accept the responsibility – that our decisions today impact the livelihood of the cattlemen who trust our genetics.
All of our registered Red Angus Cows and heifers calve in August and September on pasture, where we weigh and tag daily. We also udder and disposition score each dam as she calves. All of our cows are DNA tested and display genomically enhanced EPDs which predicts their potential to the highest level possible.
In early November, we synchronize, AI and sort into breeding groups for a 45-day breeding season. Matings are done which enhance our customers’ profitability to the best of our ability.
We wean calves in March and collect DNA samples for GGP testing. We also weigh and body condition score the cows as well as record her foot scores. The heifers are summered on pasture with only protein block supplements. We run the bulls on grass with just enough supplement to maintain their development and prepare them for yearling carcass and data collection. They are not put on a feed test.
The Sale Bulls come into the lot in late August where we develop them as long yearlings for the sale in March, held in conjunction with Leland Red Angus at their ranch near Sidney, Montana. In addition to genomically enhanced EPDs on the Sale Bulls, we continually monitor performance, feet, and disposition, culling accordingly until only the highest profitability bulls are maintained for sale.
We welcome guests to visit our family operation during any season or phase of production.
 
COW COUNTRY NEWS

USDA Tests “Raised Without Antibiotics” Beef Claim.


U.S. Senator Introduces New Meat Packing Anti-Trust Bill


Beef Prices Hit Record Levels


Labeling Beef Low Carbon Could Open Premium Market For Ranchers

FEEDER CALF SALES
Bloomington Livestock Exchange
Winter Livestock
FEATURING
Steve Koester
Red Angus Association of America
Koester Red Angus
https://redangus.org/staff/steve-koester-2/
https://koesterredangus.com/
@RedAngusAssociationOfAmerica
@koesterredangus
 
 Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial
https://www.stonex.com/  
@StoneXGroupInc   
 
Mark Van Zee 
Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time
https://www.auctiontime.com/
https://www.livestockmarket.com/
https://www.equinemarket.com/
@LivestockMkt
@EquineMkt
@AuctionTime
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You made the selection of cows and heifers to keep so the time to start managing potential scours and coccidiosis is now.  We answer your questions about how to use the product and where it can help add value and ultimately pounds to the calf crop!  Where is Red Angus positioning themselves as a breed?  We hear a recap from the Red Angus Association of America 70th Annual Convention.  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.   
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EPISODE 151 DETAILS
We have featured the product Farmatan many times here on The Ranch It Up Radio Show.  And many of you have reached out with questions.  Each operation is special and unique so we share more general details and success stories of producers who are using the product and say they are never looking back.  It helps keep scours and coccidiosis in check.  The 70th Annual Red Angus Association of America Convention just wrapped up in Denver.  We have highlights and focal points to the talks along with what is the focus of Red Angus Breeders going forward.  It’s all about developing alliances with the various different aspects of our industry and adding value to your calf crop.  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
FARMATAN BY IMOGENE INGREDIENTS
Imogene Ingredients works to access specialty feed ingredients at competitive costs from sources around the world.  New regulations and technologies are changing the feed industry. Ingredients that would not have been used 10 years ago are considered mainstream today. Coating technologies have increased the efficiency of ingredients and further research of enzymes, amino acids and naturally occurring antibiotic alternatives continue to change our perception of what is economical in today’s ration formulations.
FARMATAN by Imogene Ingredients is nature’s answer!  Naturally produced tannic acid has been used for generations in Europe to protect animals from pathogens that can attack the immune system.  Now, Farmatan is available here, and can be mixed in a TMR, liquid form, and in tubs!  This is a must-have tool for anyone in the cattle business, from the cow/calf operation to the feeding industry and any others in between! 
RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Red Angus females are in high demand from commercial producers far and wide. Their longevity, fertility, adaptability, and efficiency, coupled with their good disposition, make them the ideal cow for today’s producers.  Data from Superior Livestock has shown that Red Angus females command up to $17/cwt more than females of all other breed types, which solidifies the fact that Red Angus cows can position your farm or ranch to thrive in today’s volatile markets.
 Additional data¹ from Superior Livestock show that bred Red Angus heifers command an average of $150 more per head than all other breed types ($140 more than Angus-sired, $133 more than English x Continental and $177 more than Brahman-influenced bred heifers).
Serious data for serious consideration: what can Red Angus do for your herd and your bank account?
For more information on adding Red Angus genetics to your herd, visit our stockyard, sale calendar, and value-added programs sections.
¹Smith, M.J. et al., 2015. Factors affecting the sale price of bred heifers sold through Superior Livestock video auctions from 2010-2017. Midwest ASAS abstract accepted.
FEATURING
Steve Koester
Red Angus Association of America
Koester Red Angus
https://redangus.org/staff/steve-koester-2/
https://koesterredangus.com/
@RedAngusAssociationOfAmerica
@koesterredangus
 
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The time to start building relationships with potential buyers is NOW!  Not the evening before you haul the calves to the sale barn.  Allied Feeding Partners may be just the long term solution you have been looking for!  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 150 DETAILS
Let's Ranch it Up!  Have you been watching the prices of cattle and calves lately?  We know you have!  And congratulations for finally getting the prices we all deserve.  Beef is king!  But none of that matters if you do not have relationships with buyers and marketers to bid on those calves.  That is where Allied Feeding Partners from Allied Genetic Resources comes into play.  You made the commitment to the best bulls and cows that you can afford.  So invest some time in developing those relationships that can help you today and down the road.  It is all about marketing your product and building alliances!  We have the program packed with news you need to know plus recaps from Stockmens Livestock Exchange in Dickinson, North Dakota, and Torrington Livestock from Torrington, Wyoming.  Plus we have market summaries and lots lots more!  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
ALLIED FEEDING PARTNERS
Allied Feeding Partners (AFP) was formed by some of the nation's top seedstock producers who trust in the value of feeder cattle sired by their genetics & are dedicated to customer service after the sale. The primary goals of AFP are to build stronger, long-term relationships with bull customers, ensure competition on sale day when customers are marketing their calves, and capture & share feedlot/harvest data with our customers to make better bull selection decisions & to utilize in future years when marketing their calves. Data past the ranch of origin is typically missing for most cattlemen, but AFP provides our customers with the chance to leverage that data for their long-term benefit. 
Make no mistake...AFP plans to make money feeding cattle, this is not a charity. But our primary objective is to enhance the relationship between our commercial bull customers & our seedstock partners. By sharing critical performance, health & carcass data through harvest, customers of AFP have the insight to streamline their genetic selection decisions & the ability to build a stronger reputation with potential buyers of their cattle by providing them with past results. This philosophy works in all forms of marketing but is most evident when marketed with our Rep Team on Superior Livestock Auction.  
In general, when a buyer purchases feeder cattle that perform well, they are not incentivized to share that data with the seller for fear of increasing the price of the cattle in future years. But AFP's goals are to assist our bull customers in their own profitability, with the trust of that dedication being rewarded with long-term relationships between our seedstock suppliers & our customers. 
To learn more, contact Clint Berry (417) 844-1009 or your Allied seedstock provider. 
 
STOCKMENS LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

Market recaps from the September 7 Sale, Weigh Up Cows & Bulls


Market recaps from the August 31 Sale, Yearling Special

 
TORRINGTON LIVESTOCK

Market recaps from September 11 Sale, Regular, Feeders, & Breds

 
COW COUNTRY NEWS

Beef Checkoff Funding Plan Approved


Certified Angus Beef Launches Direct To Consumer Program

FEATURING
Marty Ropp
Allied Genetic Resources
https://alliedgeneticresources.com/
@AlliedGeneticResource
 
Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial
https:

EPISODE 149 DETAILS
Let's Ranch it Up!  There is a lot going on this time of year!  Many producers are pulling bulls from pastures, a great management practice.  But then what?  Do you just turn them into another pasture?  Our breeding bull battery has certain nutritional needs.  Dr. Kelly Sanders, from Westway Feed Products  joins the crew to visit about what groceries your bulls need this time of year and what we can look for when deciding should those bulls stay or should they go down the road.   Let’s be proactive versus reactive.  Plus we have had some of you reach out for tips and tricks of weed control now that we are close to wrapping up summer, specifically noxious weeds.  Could we turn those weeds into a cash crop?  NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Dr. Kevin Sedivec helps to answer those questions.  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
 
WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS
Westway Feed Products is a global supplier of agricultural-based liquid feed solutions. They manufacture and sell liquid feed supplements, feed mill products, feed supplement tubs, dried molasses, and a range of industrial products.
While the core ingredient is molasses, they also utilize additional co-products such as whey, glycerin, corn steep, corn solubles, citrus products, and soy solubles. Along with this, they offer the resources, service, technical support, and collaborative culture to understand and meet our customers’ needs.
The Westway Feed Product livestock liquid feed supplements are formulated to provide a consistent source of supplemental nutrients to bridge the gap between what forages/feedstuffs provide and what livestock need. The team recognizes and understands there are vast regional differences and seasonal variations. They know that no one product can match every forage or season need for your livestock.
Because of this, they pride themselves in supplying a diverse range of products across the beef, dairy, feed yard, and feed mill industry segments.
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL
Controlling noxious weeds in fall, is it worth it?  Should we wait until spring?  And what are some other alternatives?  

Biological Control Of Leafy Spurge


Grazing Sheep On Leafy Spurge


Goats Grazing Noxious Weeds

FEATURING
Dr. Kelly Sanders
Director of Research & Development
Westway Feed Products
https://westwayfeed.com/
@westwayfeed
Dr. Sanders is responsible for managing Westway’s feed yard, range beef cow, and dairy business in the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico, and West Texas. He serves as a nutrition consultant for all of Westway’s regions and is known as a humorous speaker with a relatable manner.
With over 20 years of experience in the livestock feed industry, Kelly brings a wealth of hands-on experience from his family’s ranch and farm. He grew up on a cotton farm and today his family continues a registered cowherd. He judged both livestock and wool at Angelo State University and later coached the wool judging team at Texas Tech. Kelly also worked for Purina for 18 years.
Dr. Sanders has a depth of knowledge for ruminant nutrition and a passion for developing value-added products to create value for cattlemen. He has been integral in the creation of Westway’s OPULENT Technology and products.
EducationBS – Animal Science- Business option – Angelo State UniversityMS – Animal Science, Range Nutrition Emphasis – Angelo State UniversityPhD – Ruminant Nutrition, Feedlot Nutrition Emphases – Texas Tech University
 
Dr. Kevin Sedivec
Extension Rangeland Management Specialist
North Dakota State University
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/
@NDSUextlivestock
Research interests:

Range Nutrition


Noxious Weed Management


Grazing Systems


Rangeland Monitoring


Horse Forages

Training

We are seeing historically high calf prices.  So is now the time to reinvest back into the cowherd?  Yes and Yes again!  Set yourself up for long-term success now while prices are hot!  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 148 DETAILSLet's Ranch it Up!  Have you been watching the prices of cattle and calves lately?  We know you have!  And congratulations for finally getting the prices we all deserve.  Beef is king!  But have you thought about what you are going to do in the future?  One year, five years, and ten years down the road?  Now is the perfect time to set your operation up for the best possible success in the future.  Take the time to evaluate the cowherd.  Cull the necessary cows and bulls and reinvest in genetics you can count on and are in demand.  We hear from Allied Genetic Resources and Marty Ropp about the fall sales, market outlook, and how to make those hard genetic decisions.   Plus we recap the Big Horn Classic Sale from Superior Livestock, have market summaries, and lots lots more!  We have it all for you in this jam-packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
ALLIED GENETIC RESOURCESThe Allied approach combines consistent genetic value improvement with services to reward producers for making better cattle. Allied services are designed primarily for commercial customer success with practical genetic solutions applied to your specific production system needs.
The seedstock industry’s only purpose is to drive genetic change in the commercial cattle industry by breeding and developing bulls with balanced traits and bred-in profit drivers that add value at the ranch and beyond. Their efforts and dedication are vital to an industry challenged with producing a product that must excel in varying environments, with differing management practices, balanced with maternal and terminal requirements, all while performing in the feedlot and consistently delivering an enjoyable eating experience for the consumer. Not an easy job to say the least.
You’ve worked for years, in some cases for generations, at constant genetic improvement. It would be hard to measure the time and money you’ve invested in genetics to ensure your commercial customers can confidently buy the bulls you produce each year. But that alone is not enough to differentiate you from your competition. In today’s ever-increasingly competitive seedstock business, you’ve got to offer customer service after the sale, including marketing options for your bull customers to capture the value they’ve invested in from your program. That’s where Allied can deliver solutions…
Allied values its relationship with Superior Livestock Auction, providing its bull customers with greater access to the nation’s largest buyer base and the risk management of forward contracting. Clint Berry has worked with buyers and sellers of high-quality cattle for more than a decade, building a solid reputation with ranchers and feeders. Along with his growing team of Superior Livestock reps, strategically distributed throughout cattle country, Clint works daily in the market to build the supply and the demand for load lots of cattle, with added value options that deliver profit throughout each segment of the industry.
SUPERIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTIONRecaps from the Big Horn Classic Sale
217,4000 cattle sold from 32 states
Next sale is the Superior Livestock Labor Day Sale September 6, 7
FEATURINGMarty Ropp
Allied Genetic Resources
https://alliedgeneticresources.com/
@AlliedGeneticResource
 
Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial
https://ww

We pride ourselves on bringing you some of the best solutions to problems that we face at the end of dirt roads.  They may be practices, products, and/or procedures. And you reached out with specific questions.  In this episode, we answer those questions you have about Farmatan from Imogene Ingredients.  Questions like Does it work, how much does it cost and is it readily available?   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 147 DETAILSLet's Ranch it Up!  The Ranch It Up Radio Show is not just about interviews with guests.  Our purpose is to engage with you, the producer and come up with solutions to the every day situations that we face on the farm and ranch.  And we love when we hear from you!  This is one of those episodes.  You sent in your specific questions about products and we give you the answers.  You wanted to know more about FARMATAN, how much it costs, the benefits, and all around more details.  We have it all for you in this jam packed episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show!  As always Tigger & BEC and the Ranch It Up crew dive into the latest agriculture news, rodeo action not to miss, and cover the cattle markets.
FARMATAN BY IMOGENE INGREDIENTSImogene Ingredients works to access specialty feed ingredients at competitive costs from sources around the world.  New regulations and technologies are changing the feed industry. Ingredients that would not have been used 10 years ago are considered mainstream today. Coating technologies have increased the efficiency of ingredients and further research of enzymes, amino acids and naturally occurring antibiotic alternatives continue to change our perception of what is economical in today’s ration formulations.
FARMATAN by Imogene Ingredients is nature’s answer!  Naturally produced tannic acid has been used for generations in Europe to protect animals from pathogens that can attack the immune system.  Now, Farmatan is available here, and can be mixed in a TMR, liquid form, and in tubs!  This is a must-have tool for anyone in the cattle business, from the cow/calf operation to the feeding industry and any others in between!
COW COUNTRY NEWSJudge cuts ranchers from antitrust lawsuits
A new study takes an indepth look cow/calf operations
Experts say there is no sign yet of a bottom in the beef market
FEATURINGPaul Mitchell, Imogene Ingredients
Farmatan
https://www.imogeneingredients.com/
@farmatanusa
 
      
Mark Van Zee 
Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time
https://www.auctiontime.com/
https://www.livestockmarket.com/
https://www.equinemarket.com/
@LivestockMkt
@EquineMkt
@AuctionTime
 
Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial
https://www.stonex.com/  
@StoneXGroupInc
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