Livestock Handling Equipment You Should Know About

EPISODE 175 DETAILS Shopping for new livestock handling equipment can be an enjoyable task or it can be daunting.  It is simple with world-class chutes and livestock handling equipment from Arrowquip.  To learn more click HERE! We have updates on the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas, which is now the largest fire in Texas history!  Prayers to all.  We have the latest markets from Kirk Donsbach with Stone X Financial, INC.    ARROWQUIP It’s A New Era In Cattle Handling Arrowquip has been creating best-in-class livestock equipment since 1988 through an extensive research and development process that is unmatched in the cattle industry. We employ the only team of engineers specifically dedicated to cattle handling and are constantly improving our equipment to adhere to the latest recommendations from key researchers and cattle-handling experts to make ranching families safe. Every piece of equipment we design is intended to make managing your cattle faster, easier, and safer every step of the way. Why does that matter? Easier. Working cattle is hard enough. Why make it harder on yourself with equipment that is difficult to use and requires frustrating adjustments? Our equipment is designed with ease of use for the operator in mind, with ergonomic handles and far less adjustments, to make working your cattle easier than ever before. You don't need to be 6' tall to use our equipment, either! Faster. Too many cattle handling systems are designed without consideration for natural cattle behavior, which results in stubborn cattle that refuse to move effectively. Arrowquip equipment works with animal science to get cattle to move through the handling system without delays, thanks to unique features like our patented 3E System that uses light to draw cattle from tub to chute. Safer. Good help is hard to find, and getting harder every day. When you're out in the field with your kids, your brother, or your wife, you need equipment you can trust every step of the way. There is no room for error. Our equipment is designed with safety for handlers and cattle in mind and undergoes extensive testing to ensure the equipment is reliable for your ranch. From chutes for cattle to custom cattle working systems and pens, Arrowquip has a solution for all your cattle handling needs. For added security, our equipment is backed by an industry-leading warranty. Let our generations of ranching experience and knowledge of cattle behavior help you develop a more efficient and profitable operation today, tomorrow, and for years to come.   COW COUNTRY NEWS Texas Panhandle Wildfires Have Burned Nearly 1.3 Million Acres In A Week The Texas Panhandle wildfires killed at least two people and burned nearly 1.3 million acres in their first week — and the situation isn't over. There are five active wildfires across the region, according to Texas A&M Forest Service. The largest of those is the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County, which alone has burned nearly 1.1 million acres and is the largest wildfire ever recorded in the state. Weather conditions across the state have made battling the blazes difficult. For days, the area has seen favorable fire weather – warmer temperatures, dry air, and strong winds – however cold fronts did pass through the area, bringing cooler temperatures that helped minimize wildfire impact. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the fires have left exceptional damage, saying much of the affected areas are "completely gone" with "nothing left but ashes on the ground."  Governor Abbott went on to say early assessments show that up to 500 structures have been destroyed adding that they will not know the true extent until later.   Farmers and ranchers have suffered major losses. Officials said the fires have left "dead animals everywhere," with estimates that thousands of cattle – a vital industry in the region – will have died by the end of the disaster. Many in the agricultural community have rushed to help, offering land and free medication and labor to try and save animals.    Researchers have already found that Texas' fire season has already grown by two months, and the season is only expected to undergo "lengthening and intensifying" as temperatures rise and extreme weather conditions such as drought and strong winds worsen.   Many organizations have established themselves as collection points for funds from those who wish to help aid producers.  If you want to donate, reach out to the Working Ranch Cowboys Association, The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and the Texas Farm Bureau just to name a few.    Industry Blasts USDA’s Final PSA Rule The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the finalization of Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The final rule will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register.   The final rule Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act establishes clearer, more effective standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act for prohibited practices relating to discrimination, retaliation, and deception in contracting. This will help producers and growers who have suffered from increasingly consolidated markets over the last 30 years by enhancing market integrity and ensuring fair access to economic opportunities.  For a more detailed explanation of this finalization, head to our show notes for this episode at ranch it up show dot com.   Detailed Planning Necessary To Weather Fluctuations In Interest Rates Agriculture banker Lance Vilhauer says interest rates are at the top of everyone’s mind. He says they are at the highest they’ve been since 2006-2007. The needs of each ag operation are different as we deal with those who are beginning farmers to the well-established. The higher interest rates are affecting the short-term money or operating loans the most, but it’s not only the interest that has gone up. A big question is what will the interest rate be when signing those loan papers. The change in a percentage point can have a big impact when dealing with the sums of money needed to plant crops or purchase and raise cattle. He went on to say remember back to 2014-2016 when there was a 50 percent retracement or drop in feeder cattle prices?  It can happen again, and that’s why bankers urge caution. With so much more capital involved, swings in the market can quickly impact an operation. USDA’s Livestock Risk Protection Insurance or LRP and Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance help shield producers from potential losses. Producers should be aware these two programs are not FDIC insured products.  Vilhauer said the key to success in any operation when dealing with your financial professionals is communication.   UPCOMING BULL SALES ANGUS CHAROLAIS HEREFORD GELBVIEH BALANCER RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL SIMANGUS Fast - Dohrmann - Strommen:  March 9, 2024, Mandan, North Dakota RBM Livestock: March 10, 2024, Florence, South Dakota Weber Land & Cattle:  March 12, 2024, Lake Benton, Minnesota Sundsbak Farms: March 16, 2024, Des Lacs, North Dakota Hidden Angus: March 17, 2024, Sebeka, Minnesota L 83 Ranch: March 26, 2024, Mandan, ND Vollmer Angus Ranch: April 2, 2024, Wing, North Dakota   BULL SALE REPORT & RESULTS Churchill Cattle Company Van Newkirk Herefords Gardiner Angus Ranch Cow Camp Ranch Jungels Shorthorn Farms Ellingson Angus Edgar Brothers Angus Schaff Angus Valley Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Clear Springs Cattle Company CK Cattle Mrnak Hereford Ranch Frey Angus Ranch Hoffmann Angus Farms Topp Herefords River Creek Farms Upstream Ranch Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Schiefelbein Farms Wasem Red Angus Raven Angus Krebs Ranch Yon Family Farms Chestnut Angus Eichacker Simmentals & JK Angus Windy Creek Cattle Company Pedersen Broken Heart Ranch Mar Mac Farms Warner Beef Genetics Arda Farms & Freeway Angus Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus Fast - Dohrmann - Strommen RBM Livestock FEATURING Joel Wicker Arrowquip https://arrowquip.com/ @arrowquip https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/ @merckanimalhealth   Kirk Donsbach: Stone X Financial https://www.stonex.com/   @StoneXGroupInc      Mark Van Zee  Livestock Market, Equine Market, Auction Time https://www.auctiontime.com/ https://www.livestockmarket.com/ https://www.equinemarket.com/ @LivestockMkt @EquineMkt @AuctionTime   Shaye Koester Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ @cattleconvos Questions & Concerns From The Field? 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