Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

Episode: Agriculture Hauler Bill Reintroduced & Final Bred Cattle Report
Date: December 26, 2025
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner

Episode Overview

This episode centers on two primary topics critical to rural America and the ranching community:

• The reintroduction of the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act in the U.S. Senate, aimed at improving the regulations around transporting agricultural commodities.
• The final bred cattle market report of the year, with a focus on bred heifers and bred cows, including sales figures from Kiss Livestock in Mandan, North Dakota.
• The episode also includes a spotlight on upcoming sales and rural events relevant to listeners in ranching and agriculture.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act (HAULS)

[01:17–02:11]

• Bill Details:
  Senator Deb Fisher from Nebraska has reintroduced the HAULS Act, designed to address challenges faced by ag and livestock transporters.

• Main Provisions:

  • Eliminates the current seasonal restriction so that exemptions to “hours of service” are no longer limited to state-designated planting and harvest times.
  • Updates the definition of agricultural commodities reflecting ongoing feedback from key industry organizations, ensuring clarity and relevance for haulers.
  • Expands the existing 150-air mile exemption for hours of service—this now applies not just at the start, but also on the destination side of a haul for ag goods.

• Industry Impact:
  These changes are positioned to streamline livestock and commodity hauling, making compliance simpler and transportation safer and more efficient.

  “Senator Deb Fisher… reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture in Livestock Safety act to strengthen the transportation of America’s agricultural products.” – Host [01:17]

2. Final Bred Cattle Market Report of the Year

[02:12–02:56]

• Sale Focus:
  The last market update for 2025 zeroes in on bred heifers and bred cows at Kiss Livestock, Mandan, ND.

• Heifer Sales:

  • Sold between $3,500 and $4,050.
  • Top group: Black bred heifers weighing 1,125 lbs.

• Cow Sales:

  • Bred cows averaged between $2,650 and $4,375.
  • Top sellers: Black bred cows weighing 1,389 lbs, bringing $4,375.

• Market Trends:
  The cattle market is described as “a little bit softer” as the year comes to a close, a potential reflection of broader end-of-year trends.

  “A little bit softer on the bred heifer and bred cow market as we get ready to close out the new year.” – Host [02:41]

3. Community Announcements & Sales

[00:04–00:33]

• Bread for Balance Sale:
  • Announcement by Travis Wolf of Clear Springs Cattle Company:
    • Date: February 13, 2026, in Starbuck, Minnesota.
    • Features their Superior Simmental and Simangus genetics.
    • Event accessibility: DV Auction, company website, and Facebook updates.
  • “We’re gearing up for our 2026 Bread for Balance sale… join us on DV Auction or check out our website bread4balance.com.” – Travis Wolf [00:04]
• Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Promotion:
  • Premier annual rodeo and concert event, tickets at buckinghorsesale.com.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Senator Deb Fisher… reintroduced the Haulers of Agriculture in Livestock Safety act… to strengthen the transportation of America’s agricultural products.”
  — Host [01:17]
• “A little bit softer on the bred heifer and bred cow market as we get ready to close out the new year, the top bred cows were black bred cows weighing 13.89, bringing 43.75.”
  — Host [02:41]
• “We’re gearing up for our 2026 Bread for Balance sale… join us on DV Auction or check out our website bread4balance.com.”
  — Travis Wolf [00:04]

Key Timestamps

• [00:04] – Travis Wolf of Clear Springs Cattle Company: Upcoming Bread for Balance sale
• [01:17] – Main news: HAULS Act reintroduced, summary of provisions
• [02:12] – Final bred cattle market report, sales statistics and market commentary

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a friendly, informative, and community-oriented tone, characteristic of rural talk radio—equal parts down-to-earth reporting and pragmatic advice. The hosts discuss market facts, legislative updates, and community happenings with a focus on utility for working ranchers and the cattle industry.

Summary

This episode delivers essential updates for the ranching community—most notably, regulatory improvements for ag haulers via the HAULS Act and practical end-of-year bred cattle market insights. Community updates, event announcements, and the familiar rapport of Tigger & BEC round out an episode meant to keep rural America both informed and connected.