Episode Overview

Podcast: Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast
Episode: Bred Heifer Pairs & Replacement Heifers Sell Well In Missouri & North Dakota
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner (Tigger & BEC)
Date: February 13, 2026

In this episode, Tigger & BEC provide a comprehensive market recap on the recent strong sales for bred heifer pairs and replacement heifers in Missouri and North Dakota. They offer auction highlights, sale results, and insights into the current demand for high-quality Red Angus and commercial heifers, speaking directly to ranchers, cattle producers, and anyone involved in the beef industry.

Key Discussion Points & Market Insights

1. Upcoming Livestock Sales and Auction Opportunities

• Red Angus Elite Auction Announcement

  • Over 70 elite Red Angus bulls and 130 commercial open heifers will be sold in Richerton, North Dakota on February 19th.
  • More details available at ranchchannel.com and wasomredangus.com.
  • Tigger introduces the upcoming Sale Series as a new way producers can connect with premier livestock and resources to further “smart ranching.”

• Schnabel Ranch & Lazy J Bar Ranch Simmentals Sale

  • Scheduled for February 21st at Hub Livestock in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
  • Offering Simmental, SimAngus, and Red Angus bulls and heifers—all with genomics data.
  • Emphasis on choosing the right genetics and partners for herd improvement.

2. Market Recap: Missouri Bred Heifer Pairs

• Mocan Livestock, Butler, Missouri

  • Featured: Red Angus Cross two-year-old heifer pairs (both bull and heifer calves at side) bred to a Red Balancer bull.
  • BEC provides a realistic auction audio snippet, capturing the live energy of a rural livestock sale.

  Notable Moment:
  [01:35] Rebecca “BEC” Wanner (auction audio):

  "They're hard to find. Guys are handled right… see, make them bring five or I'll rock 63 and a half… Four, sold them 63.50, put them on."

• Result:

  • These high-quality two-year-old heifer pairs sold for $6,350 per pair just a week prior.

3. Market Recap: North Dakota Replacement Heifers

• Stockman’s Livestock Exchange, Dickinson, North Dakota

  • The Badlands Angus Alliance Replacement Heifer Calf Special.
  • 376 commercial replacement heifer calves sold at auction.

  Auction Highlight:
  [02:39] Auction audio excerpt:

  "Quartered here 37… now quarter 3,705 quarter and nine 3,744 so 3,700..."

• Result:

  • The 376 head of replacement heifers averaged $3,408 each.
  • Total sales for this group amounted to $1,281,300.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [01:35] Rebecca “BEC” Wanner, on breed quality and sale excitement:

  "They're hard to find. Guys are handled right… see, make them bring five or I'll rock 63 and a half… Four, sold them 63.50, put them on."

• [02:42] Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt, on North Dakota’s replacement heifers:

  "...those 376 head average 3,408 for a grand total of $1,281,300. And that is your Ranch It Up, heard it here, weekly recap."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Auction Announcements / Upcoming Sales
  [00:00 – 01:30]

• Missouri Bred Heifer Pairs Recap / Auction Audio
  [01:30 – 02:08]

• North Dakota Replacement Heifers Recap
  [02:08 – 02:44]

Summary

This episode highlights the strong demand for bred heifer pairs and commercial replacement heifers, as seen in recent Missouri and North Dakota auctions. The hosts present auction outcomes with authentic cattle-market energy, providing pricing benchmarks and confirming the robust nature of the current cattle market. It's a valuable update for ranchers looking to stay informed on trends, pricing, and upcoming opportunities in rural ranching and livestock sales.

For more details and future auction info, listeners are directed to ranchchannel.com.

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