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Podcast Summary: Feeder Steers Set All Time High Prices In September

Podcast: Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner
Date: September 26, 2025
Main Theme:
This episode focuses on the unprecedented surge in five-weight and seven-weight feeder steer prices across several U.S. cattle markets, highlighting record-setting sales and what these trends mean for the beef and ranching communities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Record Feeder Steer Prices (01:16 – 03:00)

Unprecedented Highs:
- The podcast reports 8 out of the top 10 all-time highest five-weight feeder steer sale prices occurred in September 2025.
Top Sale:
- September 4th, Enid, Oklahoma: Ten head of 530-pound steers sold for $540/cwt ($2,862 per animal), setting a new record.
Regional Highs:
- Other markets setting records include:
  - Joplin, Missouri: Five-weights sold for $525/cwt.
  - Palmyra, Missouri: Five-weights at $518/cwt.
  - Additional record sales posted in Dunlap, Iowa; Cherokee, Oklahoma; LaCrosse, Kansas; and Elgin, Nebraska (sold at $512/cwt on September 22nd).
Historical Reference:
- The oldest top-10 sale was August 26th in Palmyra, Missouri: 17 head of 503-pound steers at $518/cwt.

Notable Seven-Weight Steer Records (02:15 – 03:00)

Record Setting Day:
- On August 26th, 2025, seven-weight steers reached a national weighted average of $387.92/cwt—the highest ever recorded.
- Beaver County, Oklahoma: 54 head of 714-pound steers at $411/cwt.
Other Leading Markets:
- High seven-weight prices noted in:
  - Fredonia, Kansas
  - Messina, Iowa
  - St. Mary’s, Kansas
  - Welch, Oklahoma
  - Lexington, Kentucky

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Ranch Channel Announcer:

“The highest prices ever paid for five weight steers have been concentrated in just a few weeks, with eight of the top ten sales recorded in September of this year.”
— [01:20]

“The all time leader came on September 4th at Enid, Oklahoma, where ten head of five thirty weight steers sold for five forty. That’s $2,862 bucks a head.”
— [01:30]

“What does the best day in 7-weight history look like? That was back on August 26th when 7-weight steers posted a national weighted average of 387.92—that was the highest in history.”
— [01:50]

“And that is your Ranch It Up ‘Heard it Here’ Weekly Recap. Be sure to tune in this weekend for the full program.”
— [02:55]

Timestamps for Important Segments

01:16 — Overview of record high five-weight steer prices across the U.S.
01:30 — Details on the all-time top-sale in Enid, Oklahoma.
01:45 — Recap of additional high-sale markets: Joplin, Palmyra, Dunlap, Cherokee, LaCrosse, Elgin.
02:00 — Mention of August 26th sale in Palmyra as one of the top-ten all-time records.
02:15 — Shift to seven-weight steer record prices, with August 26th noted as historic.
02:35 — List of top markets for seven-weight steers.

Overall Episode Tone and Approach

The segment delivers current market news in a direct, rapid-fire style with tight focus on data and hard numbers, using clear language for the ranching audience. There’s excitement and pride in sharing record-breaking rural achievements, underscoring the momentum and optimism in the beef cattle market.

Summary for New Listeners

If you missed this episode, here’s what matters:

Five-weight feeder steers hit record sales across multiple Midwest and Plains states, crushing longstanding price records, especially in September 2025.
Seven-weight steers also make history with the highest-ever U.S. national weighted average on August 26th.
The episode underscores the vibrancy and profitability of cattle markets, with tips on tracking ongoing trends for ranchers and beef producers.

For in-depth commentary and additional context, tune in to the full weekend program!

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[01:16]
Ranch Channel Announcer
So as we get ready to wrap up another month, listen to this. The highest prices ever paid for five weight steers have been concentrated in just a few weeks with eight of the top 10 sales recorded in September of this year. The all time leader came on September 4th at Enid, Oklahoma where ten head of five thirty weight steers sold for five forty. That's 2,862 bucks ahead. Now that was followed by Joplin, Missouri. They had a group of steers sold for 525. Palmyra, Missouri came in at five hundred and eighteen. Other barns posting record setting sales this month include Dunlap, Iowa, Cherokee, Oklahoma, LaCrosse, Kansas and most recently Elgin, Nebraska at 512 on September 22nd. The oldest sale among the top 10 dates back to August 26th in Palmyra, Missouri were 17 head of 503 weight steers sold for 518 cementing its place in the all time rankings. Now what does the best day in 7 weight history look like? That was back on August 26th when 7 weight steers posted a national weighted average of 387.92. That was the highest in history. Beaver county and Beaver, Oklahoma came into the top of the pack with 54 head of 7:14 weight steers coming in at 4:11. Who else was in the running for the highest paid seven weights? Well Fredonia, Kansas, Messina, Iowa City, St. Mary's Kansas, Welch, Oklahoma and Lexington, Kentucky. And that is your ranch. It up Heard it here Weekly recap Be sure to tune in this weekend for the full program.