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  • Spring Calf Sales Begin & Data Management with CattleMax

    Spring Calf Sales Begin & Data Management with CattleMax
    Apr 5 2026
    It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they move into spring sale season with an update on the Gulf Coast Classic from Superior Livestock. Data management has never been easier, thanks to software like Cattle Max. Learn about integration. Plus the market recap, the ranch channel sales calendar and lots more all wrapped into this brand-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Spring Cattle Sales: Gulf Coast Classic From Superior Livestock The Gulf Coast Classic from Superior Livestock is the first big cattle run of the 2026 cattle sales season. Deadlines to consign cattle are April 6, 2026. You can watch the sale live from Natchitoches, Louisiana, April 16, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM CST. View the sale live by watching Dish Network Channel 997 or streaming live on SLA-TV.com Data Management Made Easy with CattleMax CattleMax is a ranch management software designed to help cattle producers efficiently track and manage their herds. It allows users to record detailed data on individual animals, including health treatments, breeding history, weights, and pasture movements, all in one centralized system. By replacing paper records and spreadsheets with a streamlined digital platform, CattleMax helps improve decision-making, increase productivity, and maintain accurate records for compliance and reporting. Its user-friendly interface and cloud-based accessibility make it a practical tool for ranchers looking to modernize their operations. Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Rayburn Smith - Superior Livestock https://superiorlivestock.com/ Follow On Facebook: @SuperiorLivestockAuction Terrill Miller – Cattle Max https://www.cattlemax.com/ Follow on Facebook: @CattleMax Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.comFollow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShowYouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner (BEC) and their mission to promote the Western way of life at Tigger and BEC. https://tiggerandbec.com/ Industry References, Partners and Resources For additional information on industry trends, products, and services, check out these trusted resources: Allied Genetic Resources: https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ American Gelbvieh Association: https://gelbvieh.org/ Axiota Animal Health: https://axiota.com/multimin-campaign-landing-page/ Imogene Ingredients: https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ Jorgensen Land & Cattle: https://jorgensenfarms.com/#/?ranchchannel=view Medora Boot: https://medoraboot.com/ RFD-TV: https://www.rfdtv.com/ Rural Radio Network: https://www.ruralradio147.com/ Superior Livestock Auctions: https://superiorlivestock.com/ Transova Genetics: https://transova.com/ Westway Feed Products: https://westwayfeed.com/ Wrangler: https://www.wrangler.com/ Wulf Cattle: https://www.wulfcattle.com/
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  • Product Of USA Label Creates New Opportunities For Cattle Producers

    Product Of USA Label Creates New Opportunities For Cattle Producers
    Apr 3 2026

    It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report! A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

    Online Tool For Helping Fire Affected Producers In Nebraska

    Kent Bacus of The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association shares why cattle producers are encouraged by USDA’s renewed push behind the voluntary Product of the USA label.

    For years, U.S. cattle producers have pushed to fix what they saw as a misleading labeling loophole—and now, that change is here.

    Kent Bacus says the updated USDA rule finally tightens the standards behind the “Product of USA” label. He explains the concern was simple: imported beef could still carry that label, creating confusion for consumers and an uneven playing field for American producers.

    Now, that loophole is closed. Under the updated rule, any product using the “Product of USA” label must come from animals that were born, raised, harvested, and processed right here in the United States. Bacus says that opens the door for real differentiation in the marketplace—and gives U.S. producers a clearer way to promote their product. Importantly, this is not a requirement—it’s a choice.

    Companies can opt in to use the label, but only if they can verify and document that the product meets those full U.S.-origin standards. And while this isn’t about food safety, Bacus says it is about building trust. He calls it a marketing tool—one that helps connect consumers to where their food comes from and adds integrity to the label. Because today’s shoppers aren’t just buying beef—they’re buying the story behind it.

    References:

    https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/03/25/kent-bacus-product-of-usa-label-creates-new-opportunities-for-cattle-producers/

    Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com

    Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE.

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    Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.

    AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.

    Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.

    Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

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  • Bull Development, Meat Trade & Costs, Lab Grown Meat, & Packer Consolidation

    Bull Development, Meat Trade & Costs, Lab Grown Meat, & Packer Consolidation
    Mar 29 2026
    It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they dive into breeding bull development. Plus, updates on Nebraska Fire Relief, the increasing price of meat, and Florida’s ban on lab grown meat. Hear the market recaps, the ranch channel sales calendar and lot’s more all wrapped into this brand-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 6, EPISODE 282 Breeding Bull Development at The CK Bar Ranch Welcome to CK Bar Ranch — your trusted source for high-quality Simmental and SimAngus bulls. Based in Kadoka, South Dakota, we focus on raising durable, high-performance cattle that help producers improve herd efficiency and profitability. At CK Bar Ranch, customer success comes first. Our bulls are bred for longevity, adaptability, and easy calving, while delivering strong growth and real-world performance. Whether you’re buying at our annual sale, the Black Hills Stock Show, or through private treaty, we provide genetics tailored to your operation. We specialize in seedstock designed for commercial cattlemen, with an emphasis on maternal strength, growth, and carcass quality. Raised on native grass in the rugged Badlands, our cattle are built to perform in a wide range of environments across the U.S. and Canada. With more than 40 years of experience, owners Kelly Erickson and Amy Stilwell have built a reputation for producing reliable, ranch-ready cattle that deliver consistent results. We also make buying simple with free bull boarding until breeding season and free delivery to nearby states. Sale Details: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00 PM MST St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, South Dakota Online bidding available through DVAuction For more information, contact Kelly Erickson at 701-898-1583. Cattle Industry News Nebraska Fire Relief After more than 800,000 acres have burned in Nebraska wildfires, livestock producers are now searching for places to graze their animals. The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association says there are two main options — both showing how neighbors are stepping up to help. One option is feeding cattle hay. Donations are arriving by the truckload, but hay can still be expensive. The second option is a free online tool called the Nebraska Grazing Exchange. It connects ranchers who need land with farmers who have pasture available. People who want to help can sign up, list what they can offer, and connect directly with ranchers in need. Once a match is made, the next step is moving the animals to that land. Laura Field, Executive Vice President of Nebraska Cattlemen, says support has been overwhelming. She says tough times like this bring out the best in the agriculture community. Field says some ranchers have lost up to 70 or 80 percent of their summer grazing land, and may need to move cattle to entirely different regions — even out of state. But she says help is coming from all directions — across the country. Field also says she doesn’t expect long-term economic damage. She says Nebraska’s beef industry is strong and resilient, and will weather this challenge. While moving cattle — also known as rotational grazing — isn’t new, the situation right now is complicated. Field says burned areas are filled with damaged equipment like fencing, water systems, and other infrastructure. She says groups are working with state and federal partners to match needs with resources and get supplies where they’re needed most. As for concerns about ranchers leaving the state, Field says the grass will grow back — and the cattle will return. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture adds that grazing can actually help prevent future wildfires by reducing dry plant material. Nebraska Grazing Exchange References: https://www.klkntv.com/online-tool-connects-farmers-with-available-land-to-cattle-ranchers-in-need-of-grazing-area-after-wildfires/ Global Meat Trade & Demand A series of market-moving events, including a strike at a JBS beef plant, geopolitical tensions involving Iran, shifting oil prices and tariff uncertainty, have yet to derail strong beef demand, as wholesale prices continued to climb, according to analysis by Drovers and Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker. Market fundamentals have shifted in recent weeks. Lower fed cattle prices combined with higher boxed beef values improved packer margins while pressuring feedlots. For the week ending March 14, packer margins were estimated at a loss of $54.17 per head, narrowing from deeper losses in prior weeks. The beef cutout rose to $390.66 per cwt. Feedlot margins turned negative, estimated at a loss of $48.79 per head. Elevated breakevens continue to pressure feedlots despite strong demand. Hamburger prices on restaurant menus are 14% higher in the last three years, but beef production costs jumped 32% since January 2023, according to a new report from food ...
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  • Nebraska Grazing Exchange Online Tool To Aid In Fire Relief For Producers

    Nebraska Grazing Exchange Online Tool To Aid In Fire Relief For Producers
    Mar 27 2026

    It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report! A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

    Online Tool For Helping Fire Affected Producers In Nebraska

    Nebraska producers impacted by recent wildfires now have a new resource to help locate grazing land for their livestock. The Nebraska Grazing Exchange is an online tool designed to connect cattle producers in need of pasture with landowners who have available grazing. The platform allows users to post listings or search for opportunities across the state. Officials say the exchange is especially important following the fires, which have reduced available forage and displaced herds in several areas. Producers needing assistance—or those willing to offer grazing—can access the Nebraska Grazing Exchange online to submit or view listings. State leaders say the effort is aimed at supporting recovery and keeping Nebraska’s livestock industry moving forward in the wake of the disaster.

    References:

    https://nebraskagrazingexchange.com/

    Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com

    Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE.

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    Jorgensen Land & Cattle

    https://jorgensenfarms.com/

    @JorLandCat

    Ranch Channel

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    @RanchChannel

    Questions & Concerns From The Field?

    Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420

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    Rural America is center-stage on this outfit.

    AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle.

    Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner.

    Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com

    https://tiggerandbec.com/
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  • Customer Service Is Top Priority At Wulf Cattle

    Customer Service Is Top Priority At Wulf Cattle
    Mar 22 2026
    It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear how customer service is top priority at Wulf Cattle to find just the right bulls for your program. Plus, the latest news, market reports, the ranch channel sales calendar and lots more all wrapped into this brand-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Wulf Cattle: Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus Genetics Wulf Cattle is a leading name in Limousin and Lim-Flex genetics, known for producing efficient, high-quality beef cattle that deliver real results for commercial producers. Why Choose Wulf Cattle? Proven performance with data-backed geneticsFeed efficiency to reduce costs and boost gainsStrong carcass quality with excellent yield and marblingAdaptability across diverse environmentsCustomer service in all aspects of your genetics Limousin & Lim-Flex Advantage Wulf specializes in: Limousin – muscle, efficiency, and high yieldLim-Flex – a blend of Limousin and Angus for both quality and performance Sale & Open House Information Tuesday & Wednesday, March 24th & 25th - At The Sandy Ridge Ranch, Atkinson, Nebraska 11:00 AM – Beef Lunch 1:00 PM – Sale Begins Location Sandy Ridge Ranch Atkinson, Nebraska Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:00 PM, CST - Sale Begins View Live on DV Auction or Superior Livestock Sale Day Phones Casey Fanta – 320-288-6128 Troy Reynolds – 719-580-1308 Ryan Reynolds – 719-588-1532 Joe Cary – 719-580-8702 Cattle Industry News Nebraska Cattlemen Offers Aid For Those Affected By Fire Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation on March 13th in response to the fire, deploying the state National Guard to assist local fire crews. In an effort to help producers, the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund activated the disaster relief account and is accepting monetary donations until further notice. Nebraska Cattleman Relief Fund References: https://www.nebraskacattlemen.org/disaster-relief-fund https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/16/morrill-cottonwood-nebraska-fire/89183663007/ Thousands Of Workers Strike Against JBS Thousands of workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company began a two-week strike Monday in Colorado, threatening to make already costly beef even more expensive for U.S. consumers. The first walkout at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse in four decades follows accusations from union officials that the company retaliated against workers and committed other unfair labor practices. They said the company offered wage increases of less than 2% annually, which is below Colorado’s inflation rate. Union officials said 99% of the plant’s 3,800 unionized workers voted to strike. More than 2,600 showed up at the picket line by early Monday afternoon and others were expected to check in over coming days. The union said its workers perform some of the most difficult and dangerous jobs in the country and deserve higher wages and better health care. It said JBS in many cases has charged workers $1,100 or more to offset the company’s expenses for personal protective equipment. The strike comes at a 75-year low in U.S. cattle numbers, with a Jan. 1 inventory of 86.2 million animals — down 1% from the prior year. The decline has been driven in part by drought and low prices offered to ranchers. Meanwhile, beef prices have soared to record levels. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, a major beef exporter, have also curbed imports. Pressed to act on “affordability” issues after Republican losses last November, Trump accused foreign-owned companies of driving up U.S. beef prices and asked the Department of Justice to investigate. The price for 100% ground chuck beef more than doubled over the past two decades from $2.55 to $6.07 per pound, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase has added to economic anxiety in the U.S. The Trump administration has promoted a trade deal with Argentina in efforts to lower prices for food, including beef. According to a livestock market adviser for industry consultant Ever Ag, the Greeley plant has about 6% of the total U.S. beef slaughterhouse capacity. References: https://apnews.com/article/meatpacking-plant-strike-jbs-greeley-colorado-02e9d57762af09a609b34d8e577f0c37?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=67178c52990b5fce830b7374 https://meatingplace.com/union-workers-strike-at-jbs-greeley-beef-plant-over-pay-safety-concerns/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260316012&utm_date=20260316-1315 Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Casey Fanta - Wulf Cattle https://wulfcattle.com/ Follow On Facebook: @WulfCattle Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX https://www.stonex.com/ Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://...
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  • Beyond Meat Potential Delisting, Ticks In Missouri & Fake News In Texas Feedlots

    Beyond Meat Potential Delisting, Ticks In Missouri & Fake News In Texas Feedlots
    Mar 20 2026
    Beyond Meat Faces NASDAQ Delisting Beyond Meat, the once leading light of the plant-based protein business world, is in danger of being delisted from the NASDAQ stock exchange because its stock price has remained under $1.00 for more than 30 days. The company, which is in the process of removing the word “meat” from its brand moniker, received a letter of warning from NASDAQ on March 4. It has 180 calendar days — actually until August 31 — to remedy the situation or face delisting. Its closing bid price must remain at $1.00 or higher for 10 days in order to be in compliance. Beyond Meat went public in 2019 and at one point was valued at $14 billion. Its peak stock price was $234.90 in July 2019.and described the legislation as reckless election year pandering that threatens to damage a crucial industry at the center of every American Meal. References: https://meatingplace.com/beyond-meat-threatened-with-nasdaq-delisting/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD260315020&utm_date=20260316-0844 Blood Disease Spreading Across Missouri The Asian Long-Horned Tick has been spreading a type of infectious anemia across the eastern United States by latching onto cattle. Missouri getting hit hard. The disease attacks the animal's red blood cells, causing severe anemia in cattle. Side effects that have been reported are jaundice, weakness and pale mucous membranes. While some producers across Northwest Missouri have not experienced this disease in their cattle, they are taking the necessary precautions to avoid the disease. Reports have said the disease has been found in 60 counties in Missouri. REFERENCE: https://www.kq2.com/news/2026/03/13/blood-disease-spreading-across-cattle-in-missouri/ Fake News In Texas: Officials Say Deadly Virus Is Not Spreading In Feedlot Cattle Contrary to rumors spreading in Texas this week, agriculture officials are calling reports of a fast-spreading cattle feedlot virus "fake news." The rumors of a "yield-killer" feedlot virus with a climbing mortality rate in the Texas Panhandle began to spread in online publications and on social media over the weekend. One such report from agroinformacion.com said the news was drawing "immediate panic" from the beef industry, projecting a "brutal" hit to the market. Several agricultural sources in the state have since stepped in to ease the concerns, saying health officials have confirmed there is no such disease present in the state. Reference: https://www.fox4news.com/news/fake-news-texas-officials-say-deadly-cow-virus-is-not-spreading-panhandle Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/
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  • High Altitude Limousin At Reynolds Land & Cattle & Cattle Industry News

    High Altitude Limousin At Reynolds Land & Cattle & Cattle Industry News
    Mar 15 2026
    It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as we hear how high elevation Limousin cattle thrive at Reynolds Land & Cattle. A great story of history and adaptability at this Colorado Ranch. Plus, the latest news, market reports, the ranch channel sales calendar and lots more all wrapped into this brand-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Reynolds Land & Cattle: Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus, & Simmental Cross Genetics Built For Real Ranch Profit Today’s cattle producers aren’t just buying bulls and heifers — they’re investing in genetics that drive long-term profitability. With more than 40 years of production-sale history, Reynolds Land & Cattle focuses on practical, performance-based cattle combining Limousin muscle, efficiency, and strong maternal value for commercial operations. The 2026 Bull & Heifer Sale features ranch-raised Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus, and Simmental cross genetics developed to perform in real-world conditions while adding pounds and value to the calf crop. The Reynolds Land & Cattle Program Focus Calving ease with performance growthEfficient feed conversionSound structure and good dispositionFertile, long-lasting cowsCattle built to thrive in tough environments What Sets Reynolds Apart Rather than chasing extremes, Reynolds Land & Cattle emphasizes balanced cattle with moderate birth weights, strong growth, and practical development. All sale cattle are raised in working ranch conditions and tested for fertility, PAP, and TRICH, with structural soundness and disposition treated as essential traits. Sale Highlights Strong Limousin-influenced genetics for muscle, growth, and maternal valueRanch-developed cattle built for commercial environmentsBalanced maternal and terminal performance Sale Information Friday, March 20, 2026 11:00 AM – Beef Lunch 1:00 PM – Sale Begins Location Reynolds Land & Cattle 17463 County Road 19 Sanford, CO 81151 Sale Day Phones Rod Reynolds – 719-588-1230 Troy Reynolds – 719-580-1308 Ryan Reynolds – 719-588-1532 Joe Cary – 719-580-8702 Sale Consultant: MC Marketing Kiley McKinna – 402-350-3447 Wiley Fanta – 320-287-0751 Online Bidding: DV Auction Cattle Industry News JBS Workers Confirm Strike Workers at the largest meat processing company in the world will strike at its Colorado plant, according to the labor union representing those workers. The strike at JBS's plant in Greeley will start on March 16. The strike comes after the workers gave notice of cancellation of their contract due to alleged unfair labor practices. JBS was one of about 20 food companies that settled a 2024 federal lawsuit for over $200 million over employee wage fixing. JBS says it employs more than 270,000 people around the world — 3,800 of whom are based in Greeley, where JBS USA is headquartered — and pays $3.1 billion for livestock each year, making it the world's largest meat supplier. References: https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/jbs-workers-confirm-strike-colorado-meat-processing-plant-labor-practices/ https://meatingplace.com/union-sets-date-for-potential-strike-at-jbs-greeley-beef-plant Lawsuit Over Electronic Identification Tags A lawsuit over the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mandatory electronic identification ear tag rule for cattle and bison is moving forward, with a federal court request in South Dakota to set the rule aside. The New Civil Liberties Alliance or NCLA — which is representing ranchers, farmers, and livestock producers in the case — argues that the USDA and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS unlawfully required electronically readable identification, or EID, ear tags for certain cattle and bison moving across state lines, replacing long-used visual tags. According to the NCLA’s case summary, APHIS in 2013 allowed several forms of official identification for certain interstate cattle and bison movements, including both visual-only and electronically readable ear tags. But in May 2024, APHIS issued a final rule requiring that official ear tags sold for or applied to certain cattle and bison be readable both visually and electronically. The plaintiffs’ March 5 summary judgment brief argues that the USDA did not adequately justify the change and that the rule imposes added costs on producers while failing to solve the agency’s stated traceability concerns. In the filing, plaintiffs said the rule “mandates that America’s ranchers and farmers use visually-readable electronic identification (“EID”) ear tags when moving certain cattle and bison interstate” and argued the rule “increases the cost of raising cattle by approximately $3 per head.” The NCLA said the USDA had previously agreed visual-only tags were effective in tracing disease in cattle and bison and had allowed producers to choose between visual-only and ...
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  • Beef Industry Reacts To Schumer Meatpacking Bill

    Beef Industry Reacts To Schumer Meatpacking Bill
    Mar 13 2026
    It’s the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report! A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads. Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Mixed Reactions to Schumer Meatpacking Bill Late last week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act” that aims to deconsolidate the U.S. beef-packing industry, address foreign ownership of beef-packing facilities, and focus on eliminating unfair and unjustly discriminatory pricing practices in retail and wholesale meat markets. Schumer said the forthcoming food-price legislation would focus on consolidation in meat and agriculture, arguing that market concentration allows large companies to squeeze producers while raising prices for consumers. The proposal would also call for a review of foreign-owned meat companies operating in the U.S., potentially affecting firms such as JBS and Smithfield Foods. This announcement received mixed reactions from leading cattle industry groups. According to the Meat Institute, they say the proposal would require meat companies that process multiple species to divest operations and focus on only one species. They say the proposal is absurd and described the legislation as reckless election year pandering that threatens to damage a crucial industry at the center of every American Meal. R-Calf CEO Bill Bullard said “Senator Schumer’s legislation targets the same concentration problems that President Trump has also prioritized. President Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation’s largest beef packers for potential collusion, price-fixing, and price manipulation — and issued an executive order directing the DOJ and FTC to form task forces to determine whether beef prices are being distorted throughout the supply chain. Senator Schumer’s bill similarly calls on the FTC to address concentration-driven distortions in retail beef prices. He said this bipartisan attention is exactly what is needed to spark a meaningful, nationwide debate on restoring competition in cattle and beef markets. References: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/statement-on-introduction-of-the-family-grocery-and-farmer-relief-act https://meatingplace.com/democrats-introduce-plan-targeting-meat-industry-consolidation https://meatingplace.com/industry-group-calls-schumer-meatpacking-bill-absurd Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar. Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/
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