Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

Episode: Napoleon Livestock Breaks 18 Barn Records
Date: March 6, 2026
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner

Overview

This episode celebrates an historic sales event at Napoleon Livestock, where an astounding 18 barn records were shattered in a single week. Hosts Tigger and BEC shine a spotlight on the remarkable numbers recorded, especially highlighting the strength in 5-weight steer sales and outstanding prices across numerous cattle drafts. The episode is geared towards ranchers, cowboys, and anyone passionate about the beef industry and rural America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Napoleon Livestock’s Record-Breaking Sale

• Napoleon Livestock broke 18 barn records in one sale week, a feat that gets special recognition from the hosts.
• The standout segment was the five-weight steers, with several historic price points set.

Five-Weight Steer Highlights

• Five of the top ten all-time five-weight sales occurred on this single day.
• Record-setting highlights:
  • 54 head, 505-pound steers: $567.50/cwt
  • 29 head, 506-pound steers: $560/cwt
  • 18 head, 509-pound steers: $557.50/cwt
  • The hosts emphasize the strength of these sales, ranking them among the best prices ever for this weight class.

Heavier Steer & Heifer Results

• Heavier cattle also brought remarkable returns:
  • 85 head, black white-faced steers (695 lbs): $441/cwt
    • “That’s $3,064.95 a head.” — Tigger, 02:14
  • 137 head, black steers (804 lbs): $386.50/cwt
    • “The Biggins at $386.50. That came to $3,107.46 per head.” — Tigger, 02:27
• Heifer mates matched the strong showing:
  • 196 head, red heifers (623 lbs): $430/cwt
    • “That’s $2,678.90 per head for 623-weight red heifers.” — Tigger, 02:38

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Napoleon Livestock gotta brag on these guys here for a little bit. Last week they recorded 18 barn records highlighted by a dominant run in the five weights.”
  — Tigger, 01:29

• “Five of the top ten all-time five weight sales occurring the same day.”
  — Tigger, 01:48

• “That’s $3,064.95 a head.”
  — Tigger, 02:16

• “The Biggins at $386 and a half. That came to $3,107.46 per head.”
  — Tigger, 02:28

• “For the heifer mates… $2,678.90 per head for 623 weight red heifers.”
  — Tigger, 02:37

Important Timestamps

• [01:29] - Introduction to Napoleon Livestock’s record-breaking week
• [01:45-02:10] - Breakdown of historic five-weight steer sales
• [02:13-02:36] - Heavier cattle and heifer price highlights
• [02:38] - Wrap-up on heifer results and episode conclusion

Tone & Style

The episode is delivered in a no-nonsense, energetic style, suitable for a ranching audience. Tigger and BEC provide rapid-fire stats and insightful commentary, mixing pride for the accomplishments in the industry with practical information for cattle producers.

Summary

For anyone in the cattle industry, this episode is a must-listen—offering not only a celebration of an historical marketing event but also detailed numbers and price trends that can help inform ranchers’ own production and marketing strategies. Tigger’s enthusiasm for Napoleon Livestock’s success is contagious, making this recap both informative and motivational for the working ranch community.