Outstanding Cattle Sales At Crawford Livestock Market & Stockmens Livestock

Summary

Podcast Summary:
Podcast: Ranch It Up Radio Show & Podcast
Episode: Outstanding Cattle Sales At Crawford Livestock Market & Stockmens Livestock
Hosts: Jeff ”Tigger” Erhardt & Rebecca ”BEC” Wanner (Tigger & BEC)
Date: January 16, 2026

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Overview

This episode offers a boots-on-the-ground look at recent cattle sales in the Midwest, highlighting strong market activity and standout prices at Stockmen’s Livestock in Yankton, South Dakota, and Crawford Livestock Market in Nebraska. Tigger & BEC break down specific high-dollar transactions, discuss their significance for producers and buyers, and share their characteristic straight-shooting market wisdom for rural America.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fat Cattle Prices Surge at Stockmen’s Livestock

• [01:33] Jeff (“Tigger”) spotlights a notable sale:
  • Steers weighing 1,746 lbs fetched $235.50 per cwt, translating to $4,112 per head.
  • “That is four, $4,112 for 17 and a half weight steers. Stockman's Livestock in Yankton, South Dakota. I think a big congrats goes out all the way on that one.” – Tigger (01:45)

2. Record-Breaking Black Heifer Sales at Crawford Livestock

• [01:57] Tigger shifts focus to Nebraska:

  • 48 head of black heifers, weighing 763 lbs, sold for $465 per cwt.
  • Rebecca (“BEC”) underscores the impact:
    “That’s over 3500 bucks ahead.” – BEC (02:26)
  • Tigger delivers a personal note on rising prices:
    “I remember as a kid going and buying show heifers for less than that.” (02:29)

• More Heifers, More Money:

  • 88 head of black heifers, 644 lbs, brought $462 per cwt.
  • “That's just about 25 bucks shy of 3,000 bucks. That's $2,976 for 644 weight heifers.” – Tigger (02:41)
  • Both sales were earlier in the week at Crawford Livestock Market.

3. Market Wisdom: Buyer & Seller Guidance

• Rebecca offers actionable advice for those in the industry:
  “So if you're buying or selling, here's my advice. Let your eyes be the judge and your pocketbook be your guide.” – BEC (02:51)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Steer Prices:
  “That is four, $4,112 for 17 and a half weight steers. … I think a big congrats goes out all the way on that one.” — Tigger (01:45)

• On Heifer Sales:
  “That's over 3500 bucks ahead.” — BEC (02:26)

• On Watching the Market Change:
  “I remember as a kid going and buying show heifers for less than that.” — Tigger (02:29)

• Rebecca’s Market Advice:
  “Let your eyes be the judge and your pocketbook be your guide.” — BEC (02:53)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:33 — Stockmen’s Livestock: Fat cattle price breakdown
• 01:57 — Crawford Livestock: Heifer sales highlights
• 02:26–02:41 — Personal reflections and further market details
• 02:51 — Practical advice for buyers and sellers

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Conclusion

In trademark fashion, Tigger & BEC keep listeners plugged into cattle market trends that matter, peppering key reports with insights from their own ranching backgrounds. Packed with real figures and practical advice, this episode is essential listening for anyone invested in rural America’s cattle economy.

Transcript

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To start us out, let's talk fat cattle. We're heading to Stockman's livestock in Yankton, South Dakota. These are steers weighing 1,746 pounds. Okay, got it in your head? Have any idea what they sold for at the beginning of the week? 235 and a half. That is four, $4,112 for 17 and a half weight steers. Stockman's Livestock in Yankton, South Dakota. I think a big congrats goes out all the way on that one. Next we head to Crawford Livestock Market in Crawford, Nebraska. Now this one is worth looking at the market report if you want to. By the way, just head to crawfordlivestock.com or we've got the link available in the show notes for this episode. Let's talk heifers. 48 head of black heifers weighing 763 sold for 465.

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That's over 3500 bucks ahead.

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I remember as a kid going and buying show heifers for less than that. We're not done there. How about this group? 88 head of black heifers weighing 644 brought 462. That's just about 25 bucks shy of 3,000 bucks. That's 2,976 bucks for 644 white heifers. Again, that was earlier this week in Crawford, Nebraska.

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So if you're buying or selling, here's my advice.

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Let your eyes be the judge and your pocketbook be your guide. And that is your ranch.

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