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Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

Episode: Bred Heifer & Cows Sell Well At Auction & USDA Farm Aid Package
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner
Date: December 12, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Tigger and BEC deliver an update on ranching markets across the U.S., spotlight remarkable sales at major livestock auctions, and cover significant industry news — including the USDA’s newly announced $12 billion farm aid package. The episode is fast-paced, direct from the working ranch community, and packed with actionable market information for ranchers, cowboys, and cowgirls.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Notable Cattle Dispersals & Upcoming Sales

Moose Creek Red Angus Dispersal Sale [00:01–00:43]
- Emphasized as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” where over 1,000 head of elite, purebred Red Angus cattle will be sold.
- Touted as "not just a sale, it's an opportunity. A chance to bring home the kind of cattle that built a legacy." (Announcer, 00:38)
- Sale Date: December 22–23, His Bee, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- More info: moosecreekredangus.com & ranchchannel.com
Clear Springs Cattle Company Upcoming ‘Bred for Balance’ Sale [00:43–01:11]
- Travis Wolf of Clear Springs Cattle Company previews their annual sale of Simmental and SimAngus genetics.
- Sale Date: February 13, 2026, Starbuck, Minnesota (with online bidding at DV Auction).
- Quote: “Join us on DV Auction or check out our website bread4balance.com…and follow myself, Travis Wolf, on Facebook to stay updated.” (Travis Wolf, 00:54)
- Highlights their focus on balance and superior genetics.

2. Sale Barn Recap: National Cattle Prices

Stockman’s Livestock, Dickinson, ND [01:21–01:54]

Cow & Bull Market
- Cows: $1.75 – $2.15/lb (weight-up cows)
- Bulls: $1.38 – $1.91/lb (weight-up bulls)
Bred Heifers
- 596 head averaged $4,353, with a top price of $5,200.
Feeder Cattle
- 66 black & black white-faced steers, weighing 647 lbs, sold at $395.
- 49 black & black white-faced heifers, weighing 597 lbs, sold at $381.50.

Pratt Livestock, Pratt, KS

Bred heifers: $2,850 – $5,100.

Riverton Livestock, Riverton, WY

Bred heifers: $3,450 – $4,400.
Bred cows: $2,525 – $5,200.
- “Those $5,200 bred cows, a set out of Thermopolis, Wyoming.” (Host, 01:52)
Broad demand for bred cows noted.

3. Industry Headline: USDA Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid Package [01:54–02:13]

Announcement: President Donald J. Trump, senators, and agricultural leaders confirmed $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to American farmers.
- Purpose: To offset temporary trade disruptions and increased production costs.
Resource: Payment details available in the show notes at ranchitupshow.com.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This isn’t just a sale, it’s an opportunity. A chance to bring home the kind of cattle that built a legacy.” (Announcer, 00:38)
“Hope everything is going well for you and your listeners. This is Travis Wolf here from Clear Springs Cattle Company, and we’re gearing up for our 2026 Bred for Balance sale.” (Travis Wolf, 00:43)
“The way up cows from $1.75 up to $2.15. The way up bull at $1.38 to $1.91. And then let’s talk about the breds…” (Host, 01:23)
“President Donald J. Trump, alongside leaders, senators and representatives and farmers from various states, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments…” (Host, 01:56)
“And that is your Ranch It Up Heard it here Weekly recap.” (Host, 02:10)

Key Segment Timestamps

Moose Creek Red Angus Dispersal Promotion: 00:01–00:43
Clear Springs Cattle Company Bred for Balance Sale Announcement: 00:43–01:11
Stockman’s Livestock Market Recap: 01:21–01:38
Pratt & Riverton Livestock Market Recap: 01:39–01:52
USDA $12B Farm Aid Announcement: 01:54–02:10

Episode Tone and Style

True to the working ranch world, the episode is brisk and informative, featuring practical advice and market knowledge that’s easy to digest for rural and agricultural audiences. The hosts’ conversational style keeps the episode direct and focused on what matters most to producers and ranchers.

For the full payment information concerning USDA’s $12B bridge program and upcoming sale details, listeners can visit ranchitupshow.com.

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[00:00]
Host
Your ranch it up. Heard it here.
[00:01]
Announcer
Weekly recap is up right after this. You can call it a dispersion if you want. We're calling it a once in a lifetime opportunity. For over five decades, the Moose Creek Red Angus cow herd has done what few ever do and that's quietly shape.
[00:15]
Host
A program that stood the test of.
[00:17]
Announcer
Time and now is your chance to build that legacy. The Moose Creek Red angus dispersal sale Dec. 22 and 23rd at the ranch His Bee, Saskatchewan, Canada selling a thousand head of elite purebred Red Angus cattle. All information available@moosecreekred Angus.com and ranch channel.com this isn't just a sale, it's an opportunity. A chance to bring home the kind of cattle that built a legacy.
[00:43]
Travis Wolf
Hey Tigger and Beck, hope everything is going well for you and your listeners. This is Travis Wolf here from Clear Springs Cattle Company and we're gearing up for our 2026 Bread for Balance sale. It's going to be February 13th this next year here in Starbuck, Minnesota. Join us on DV Auction or check out our website bread4balance.com and follow myself, Travis Wolf on Facebook to stay updated with all the latest lot information and catalog. Thanks. Have a great day.
[01:12]
Host
That's the Clear Springs Cattle Company and their annual Bread for Balance sale February 13th in Starbuck, Minnesota, home of Superior.
[01:19]
Announcer
Simmental and Simangus Genetics.
[01:22]
Host
Current sale barn prices across the country. Let's start with Stockman's livestock in Dickinson, North Dakota. Recently the way up cows from 175 up to 215. The way up bul at $1.38 to $1.91. And then let's talk about the breads. 596 bred heifers recently their average was 43.53 with a top of 5200. And then on the feeder cattle side 66 head of black and black white faced steers weighing 647 at 39549 head of black and black white face heifers weighing 597 at 381.50. Those feeder cattle prices just a couple that I picked out of there next to Pratt livestock in Pratt, Kansas. Their bred heifers recently in between 2850 all the way up to 5100 bucks. And then moving on to Riverton livestock in Riverton, Wyoming. The bread heifers from 3450 to $4400 and then the bread cows. Lots of demand on the bread cows in between. 2525 all the way up to $5200. Those $5200 bred cow set of cows out of Thermopolis, Wyoming and President Donald J. Trump, alongside leaders, senators and representatives and farmers from various states, announced the U.S. department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade disruptions and increase production costs. Payment information is available in the show Notes for this episode@ranchitupshow.com and that is your Ranch It Up Heard it here Weekly recap.