Nebraska Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Prices & Bat Man Saves Meat - Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

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Episode: Nebraska Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Prices & Bat Man Saves Meat
Date: December 19, 2025
Hosts: Jeff “Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca “BEC” Wanner (Tigger & BEC)

Overview

This episode offers a lively update on the latest cattle market activity, focusing on Nebraska bred heifer and stock cow prices. The hosts highlight significant sales results from Ogallala, Nebraska, and sprinkle in a surprising story about quick thinking and meat theft prevention in Philadelphia. The show continues its mission of keeping ranchers, cowboys, and anyone passionate about the Western lifestyle updated with relevant news, price data, and memorable anecdotes from rural America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nebraska Bred Heifer & Cow Market Recap

Timestamp: 01:12–03:10

Market Pulse: Tigger enthusiastically reports a major movement of bred heifers and cows at Ogallala Livestock in Nebraska, emphasizing the significance of this sales period for ranchers.
Sales Data Breakdown:
- First calf heifers under 1,000 lbs: $3,775–$4,625
- First calf heifers over 1,000 lbs: $3,650–$3,950
- Young cows (3–4 years): $3,400–$4,500
- Bred cows (5–6 years): $3,300–$4,200
- Solid mouth cows: $2,825–$3,625
- Short-term cows: $2,425–$3,000
Resource Plug: For full details and more sale reports, listeners are directed to ogallalalive.com. The link is also shared in the show notes at ranchitupshow.com.
Quote (Tigger, 01:24):

“This time of year traditionally sees a lot of movement of bred heifers and bred cows—and one of my absolute favorites to report on. I don’t know why that is, I just like talking about the bred heifers and bred cows.”

2. Spotlight: Moose Creek Red Angus Legacy Sale

Timestamp: 00:00–00:43

Tigger kicks off with details about the Moose Creek Red Angus herd dispersal in Kisbee, Saskatchewan—described as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” with 1,000 head of elite cattle for sale.
He frames it not just as a sale, but as a chance to become part of a longstanding legacy in Red Angus cattle.
Quote (Tigger, 00:20):

“The Moose Creek Red Angus dispersal sale… this isn’t just a sale, it’s an opportunity. A chance to bring home the kind of cattle that built a legacy.”

3. Rural Lifestyle & Market Resources

Timestamp: 00:43–01:12

BEC and Tigger promote RanchChannel.com, highlighting its convenience as a one-stop resource for market updates, bull sales, and Western events, all tailored for ranchers.
Quote (BEC, 00:52):

“No need for information on all these different websites. It’s all right there on ranchchannel.com. Y’all are loving it now, aren’t you?”

4. Memorable Story: “Bat Man Saves Meat”

Timestamp: 03:10–03:50

Tigger shares a quirky, real-life story: In Philadelphia, a truck driver stopped a group of meat thieves by wielding a baseball bat. The would-be thieves got an “early morning surprise” when the driver woke up at 2 A.M. and chased them off as they tried to unload four pallets of meat.
The truck and meat (en route to Nebraska) were saved thanks to the driver’s quick reaction.
Quote (Tigger, 03:30):

“A group of meat thieves got an early morning surprise in Philadelphia when a truck driver chased them off wielding a baseball bat… He peeked outside and saw the suspects unloading four pallets of meat. So he grabbed a bat—and the thieves scattered.”

Notable Quotes

Tigger (01:12):

“Earlier this week, Ogallala, Nebraska, Ogallala Livestock just had a slam dunk, man, of their bred females that they had for sale.”
Tigger (03:50):

“And that is your Ranch It Up Heard It Here weekly recap. Have a great weekend.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:00–00:43: Moose Creek Red Angus dispersal sale announcement
00:43–01:12: RanchChannel.com resource highlight
01:12–03:10: Nebraska bred heifer & stock cow prices report
03:10–03:50: Bat-wielding truck driver foils meat theft in Philadelphia

Summary Flow and Takeaways

This episode packs practical cattle market stats and news with the easygoing, rural authenticity beloved by fans of Ranch It Up. Listeners get real-world sale data valuable to ranchers and farmers, plus a splash of Western resource recommendations and a humorous, heroic “Bat Man” episode from across the country. The hosts’ enthusiasm and connection to working ranch culture come through in every segment, making it a valuable listen for anyone part of, or interested in, the modern cattle industry and rural life.

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[00:00]
A
Your ranch it up Heard it here. 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 a program that stood the test of time and now is your chance to build that legacy. The Moose Creek Red angus dispersal sale December 22nd and 23rd at the ranch Kisbee, Saskatchewan, Canada selling a thousand head of elite purebred Red Angus catt. All sale information available@moosecreekredangus.com and ranchchannel.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]
B
Ranchchannel.com I'll give you just a few seconds to head there on your phone. Ranchchannel.com your farm and ranch network on demand bull sales, Western events, product information right at your fingertips on the ultimate cowboy friendly platform. Want to follow up to date markets ranchchannel.com no need for information on all these different websites. It's all right there on ranch channel.com y' all are loving it now aren't you?
[01:13]
A
This time of year traditionally sees a lot of movement of bread heifers and bread cows and one of my absolute favorite to report on. I don't know why that is. I just like talking about the bread heifers and bread cows. So earlier this week Ogallala, Nebraska Ogallala livestock just had a slam dunk man of their bred females that they had for sale. It was on Monday 3,448 head went across the scales. Here is the recap. First calf heifers weighing under 1,000 pounds they were in between 3775 up to 46 and a quarter. And then those first calf heifers that were a little bit heavier that were over £1,000 in between 3,650 up to 3,950. Now on the stock cows, the young cows three to four years of age in between 3,400 and 4,500. Five to six year old bred cows in between 3,300 and 4,200. The solid mouth cows in between 28 and a quarter up to 36 and a quarter. And then the short term cows they were in between 24 and a quarter up to 3000 bucks. For more details and sale reports from ogallala go to ogallalalalive.com ogallalalive.com we've got the link in the show Notes for this episode@ranchitupshow.com for your convenience. And this is a fun one. A group of meat thieves got an early morning surprise in Philadelphia when a truck driver chased him off wielding a baseball bat. The driver was fast asleep when a noise at 2am Woke him up. He peeked outside and saw the suspects unloading four pallets of meat. So he grabbed a bat and the thieves scattered. He was bound for Nebraska. And that is your ranching up. Heard it here. Weekly recap. Have a great weekend.