It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear the latest reactions to potential imports of Argentine Beef.  Plus, part 2 of genomically testing the cow herd and when it comes to nutrition, don’t forget about the bulls.  Plus, market reports, upcoming sales and lots more on this all-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 5, EPISODE 260

Cattle & Producer Groups React To Potential Imports of Argentine Beef  

Last Sunday President Donald Trump said the United States could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.  This sparked immediate reaction from our cattle associations and organizations.

Reference: https://apnews.com/article/beef-argentina-us-consumers-prices-f7fadbe1b3fef4646f9c3623f901209a

National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Reaction To Argentine Beef

NCBA's family farmers and ranchers have numerous concerns with importing more Argentinian beef to lower prices for consumers. This plan only creates chaos at a critical time of the year for American cattle producers, while doing nothing to lower grocery store prices," said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. "Additionally, Argentina has a deeply unbalanced trade relationship with the U.S. In the past five years Argentina has sold more than $801 million of beef into the U.S. market. By comparison, the U.S. has sold just over $7 million worth of American beef to Argentina. Argentina also has a history of foot-and-mouth disease, which if brought to the United States, could decimate our domestic livestock production.

REFERENCE: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/ncba-argentinian-beef-import-plan-harms-u-s-cattle-producers

United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) Reaction To Argentine Beef

The current price of beef on grocery store shelves reflects the true, inflation-adjusted cost of raising cattle in America today.  Already this year, the U.S. has imported more than 1.26 million metric tons of beef, primarily from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and New Zealand. Increasing imports under current rules ultimately benefits foreign suppliers and multinational packers, while putting U.S. ranchers on the losing end and depriving American consumers of honest transparency at the meat counter.

REFERENCE: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/usca-comments-on-president-trump-s-remarks-regarding-beef-prices-and-proposed-imports-from-argentina

R-Calf USA Reaction To Argentine Beef

Global packers are importing beef from about 20 different countries, including Argentina, and because we do not have a mandatory country-of-origin labeling law for beef, the global packers do not need to reduce the price of imported product compared to domestic product. This negates any theoretical benefit of using more imports to drive down domestic beef prices. We urge the president to manage imports, restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, and put an end to the monopolistic control that packers and retailers have over our beef supply chain. Doing so will incentivize America’s ranchers to rebuild and expand the U.S. herd to meet our national security needs and ensure that consumer beef prices are determined by competitive market forces.

REFERENCE: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/statement-on-plan-to-increase-argentine-beef-imports

Fall Bull Nutrition From Westway Feed Products

Nutritional balance is a cornerstone of herd health and productivity. According to Dr. Kelly Sanders of Westway Feed Products, deficiencies often go unnoticed until performance suffers.

Signs Of Nutritional Deficiencies In Cattle

• Poor Body Condition: Thin cows, visible ribs, or weak muscling.
  
  
  
  


• Reduced Fertility: Open cows, delayed cycling, or poor conception rates.
  
  
  
  


• Coat and Hoof Issues: Rough hair coats, brittle hooves, or slow shedding.
  
  
  
  


• Growth Challenges in Calves: Reduced weight gains or uneven growth patterns.

How To Correct Deficiencies

• Forage Testing: Identify nutrient gaps in hay and pasture.
  
  
  
  


• Targeted Supplementation: Provide liquid or block supplements to balance protein, energy, and minerals.
  
  
  
  


• Management Adjustments: Ensure adequate feed availability during high-demand stages such as lactation and breeding.
  
  Dr. Sanders emphasizes that proactive nutrition not only boosts herd performance but also maximizes returns on investment in genetics.

Ideal Beef Genetics:  The Power Of Genomics In The Cow Herd  

The Science of Selection

With GEPDs from the Ideal Beef Evaluation, selecting replacement females becomes a science, not an art. Using 15 different traits, and custom indexes that combine and simplify them, phenotype and pedigree are no longer the only tools at your disposal to guide the future of your herd.

Prove Your Pedigree

Genotyping your herd with IBG allows parentage verification so you know where your herd comes from. All Herd and AI sires available from Jorgensen Land and Cattle are genotyped and available for sire match, and all of your genotyped females will match with their progeny.

The Power of Genomic Analytics

Visualize Your Results

Enrolling your cattle in the IBG service gives you access to AgBoost, a revolutionary technology that turns confusing genomic results into easy to understand visualizations. This allows you to cut through the clutter and focus on your herd's future.

Matings Made Easy

Females enrolled in IBG are eligible for breeding suggestions powered by industry leading analytics. You pick your desired breeding outcomes, and your females will be analyzed next to Jorgensen Land and Cattles 5000+ Herd and AI sire battery, ensuring the bulls you turn out are the best for your herd's future.

Enroll Cow Herd In Genomic Testing With Jorgensen Land & Cattle

1. Gather Tissue Samples:  TSU’s and Collectors are available at no charge upon request


2. Send Samples & Data:  We handle ordering test, shipping samples & delivery of results


3. Review Your Results: Evaluation results are loaded into your AgBoost Profile, so you are sure to have the most up to date & accurate GEPD’s at your disposal


4. Select Your Females: Use your herd’s genomics to pick the best females to keep


5. Select Your Bulls: We work with you to determine the breeding outcomes best for your herd and pick bulls that best meet those needs

Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry

Dr. Kelly Sanders – Westway Feed Products

https://westwayfeed.com/

Follow on Facebook: @WestwayFeed

Larry Gran – Jorgensen Land & Cattle

https://jorgensenfarms.com/

Follow on Facebook: @JorLandCat

Mark Vanzee – Livestock, Equine, & Auction Time Expert

https://www.auctiontime.com/

https://www.livestockmarket.com/

https://www.equinemarket.com/

Follow on Facebook: @LivestockMkt | @EquineMkt | @AuctionTime

Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX

https://www.stonex.com/

Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc

Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation

https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos

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