Podcast Summary: Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast

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.