Feeder Cattle Sales Continue On Strong Momentum

Summary

Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

Episode: Feeder Cattle Sales Continue On Strong Momentum

Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner
Date: April 10, 2026

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Episode Overview

This week’s brief segment from the Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast spotlights the continued strength in feeder cattle sales across key U.S. markets and provides a quick update on labor developments at a major meatpacking facility. Tigger & BEC keep their finger on the pulse of rural America, celebrating high cattle prices, sharing regional market data, and connecting listeners to iconic western events central to the ranching way of life.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Feeder Cattle Market Momentum

Timestamps: [00:56]–[01:44]

• Strong Market Activity:
  The episode centers on the robust transaction volumes and increasing prices witnessed across feeder cattle markets, particularly after Easter Monday.

• Sales Numbers by Region:

  • Joplin, Missouri: “Led the charge by running 7,600 head across their scales.”
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 2,482 head
  • Kingdom City, Missouri: 1,161 head
  • Gainesville, Missouri: Just over 1,000 head
  • Paris, Kentucky: 943 head

• Market Trends:

  • Joplin, MO, featured “snappy market” conditions, with exceptional demand across all cattle classes.
  • Feeder steers were steady to $15 higher; lighter weights saw increases from $15 to as much as $50 higher.

    “Feeder steers were steady to $15 higher and lighter weights $15 to as much as 50 bucks higher.”
    — Market Reporter [01:22]

• Light Runs and Index Impact:
  Fewer lots than usual were reported, “which limited what went into the index despite stronger trends.” [01:41]

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2. Labor Developments at Greeley Meatpacking Plant

Timestamps: [01:44]–[02:27]

• Labor Standoff Resolution:
  • The three-week standoff between JBS (Greeley, Colorado) and its workers shows signs of resolution.
  • Approximately 3,800 union workers agreed to return to work after JBS conceded to two days of face-to-face contract negotiations.

    “The company and the labor union representing the approximately 3,800 members… announced the workers returned to their shifts on Tuesday.”
    — Host [01:47]

  • Negotiations began the previous day and are ongoing.

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3. Upcoming Western Events: Miles City Bucking Horse Sale

Timestamps: [02:28]–[02:54]

• Event Preview:
  • The 2026 Miles City Bucking Horse Sale kicks off with six days of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, including Derby Days in tandem with the Kentucky Derby.
  • Special nod to Mother’s Day with free races for moms.
  • Event spans May 2–3 and May 15–17, with full details at buckinghorsesale.com.

    “Where the spirit of the west comes alive.”
    — Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Announcer [02:52]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Joplin, Missouri was noted as a snappy market by Corbett Wall with the good demand across all classes, noting feeder steers were steady to $15 higher and lighter weights $15 to as much as 50 bucks higher.”
  — Market Reporter [01:18]

• “Runs were unusually light with far fewer load lots than normal, which limited what went into the index despite stronger trends.”
  — Host [01:41]

• “The company and the labor union representing the approximately 3,800 members who work there announced the workers returned to their shifts on Tuesday.”
  — Host [01:47]

• “Where the spirit of the west comes alive.”
  — Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Announcer [02:52]

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• Feeder Cattle Market Update: [00:56]–[01:44]
• Greeley, Colorado JBS Labor Update: [01:44]–[02:27]
• Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Preview: [02:28]–[02:54]

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Summary

This concise episode highlights the sturdy demand and rising prices in agricultural markets central to rural America’s livelihood—demonstrating the cattle industry’s resilience. Labor news and key upcoming events provide listeners with a panoramic view of current issues and celebrations in ranch country. Tigger & BEC’s reporting reflects their commitment to both the economic and cultural vibrancy of the western lifestyle.

Transcript

[Host]

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[Host]

Feeder cattle sales continue their strong momentum

[Market Reporter]

in prices being commanded this past week.

[Host]

Easter Monday proved to be busy across

[Market Reporter]

much of cow country. Joplin, Missouri led the charge by running 7,600 head across their scales with Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 2,482 head. Kingdom City, Missouri was at 1161 Gainesville, Missouri just to tick over 1,000 head and Paris, Kentucky at 943 head. Joplin, Missouri was noted as a snappy market by Corbett Wall with the good demand across all classes, noting feeder steers were steady to $15 higher and lighter weights $15 to as much as 50 bucks higher.

[Host]

He also pointed out that runs were

[Market Reporter]

unusually light with far fewer load lots

[Host]

than normal, which limited what went into the index despite stronger trends. And now in other news, the standoff between the JBS owned meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks and the company and the labor union representing the approximately 3,800 members who work there announced the workers returned to their shifts on Tuesday. The union and the workers agreed to return to work after the company agreed to return for two days of face to face contract negotiations which began yesterday and run through today. And that is your Ranch It Up. Heard it here Weekly Recap make sure you join us for the full program coming up on this fine radio station this weekend.

[Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Announcer]

The 2026 World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale starts with horse racing six days with Pari Mutuel wagering May 2nd and 3rd on Derby days coinciding with the Kentucky Derby that'll be shown live

in Miles City, Montana. Mother's Day is extra special with moms free to the races and More races added May 15th through the 17th the

world famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale,

[Jorgensen Land and Cattle Announcer]

where the spirit of the west comes alive.

[Miles City Bucking Horse Sale Announcer]

For a full schedule and tickets, head to buckinghorsale.com.