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The Hot Barn Report is a fast paced and entertaining daily program covering the latest news and trends in the cattle industry, hosted by Monte James, a veteran rodeo announcer, radio host and industry expert! The Hot Barn Report features interviews with industry leaders, market analysts, producers and ranchers and features True Price Discovery from salebarns in Great Northern Beef Belt and across...

It is Snickerdoodle season! Actually, this classic never goes out of season.  

Looks like more than American cattle producers have beef with USDA’s recent announcement to open our borders and market to Paraguay beef. Now, Congress has stepped in. 

It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

But this time of year, it is time for me to revert back to one of our old favorites, the Snickerdoodle! And let’s be honest, there is nothing more cozy that a soft, buttery cookie hugged in warm cinnamon and sugar this time of year.

Last week’s cattle on feed report had the future’s market scared and seeing spirits apparently. What was once intended to be a risk management tool has tried to hijack the cash market and create cattle market chaos.

And don’t worry, if you don’t have a lot of time or passion to spend in the kitchen, I’m sure there is a local baker in your area that would appreciate your support.

This month on Ranch Raised I’m going to help you with my tips and tidbits about finding the best gifts in your little communities. My motto has always been, “Be Vocal! Buy Local!”

Last week’s cattle on feed report had the future’s market scared and seeing spirits apparently. What was once intended to be a risk management tool has tried to hijack the cash market and create cattle market chaos.

It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

Did you know that December is “Root Vegetable Month”? So, let’s “dig in”....see what I did there?!?! 

It continues to be noted that on a global playing field, the United States ag producers seem to be the black sheep. While we are a ag production powerhouse, those who hold power over seem to wield it in the direction of other nations who are allowed to dump their products into our markets, sometimes without distinction to American consumers, like in the case of beef; yet close the doors to our pro...

Welcome to America’s Hot Barn Report now heard coast to coast and border to border It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

With the last day of November here, I guess it is time to say good bye to the season that carries more gold in its pockets than any other! 

Last week’s cattle on feed report had the future’s market scared and seeing spirits apparently. What was once intended to be a risk management tool has tried to hijack the cash market and create cattle market chaos.

When most people are looking at their holiday schedules, zig zagging around the country, people like us are just taking it day by day, working through the tasks that have to be completed in order for all beings, both 2 and 4 legged to be happy and healthy because it is what we have been called to do.  

Last week’s cattle on feed report had the future’s market scared and seeing spirits apparently. What was once intended to be a risk management tool has tried to hijack the cash market and create cattle market chaos.

Wow, what a legacy Mr Cooper left behind with a simple act of kindness that would touch generations of young men. I think Mr Cooper would agree with me that there is some about the outside of livestock that is good for the inside of young people.  

It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

It has often been said that every youth is just one caring adult away from being a success story. I bet we can all think of caring adults from our youth that inspired us or cheered us on to success. Many of them may have been anchored in one of the many wonderful youth organizations in our country.  

It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

The farmer’s share of every dollar consumers spend on food has fallen from 50 percent in 1952 to less than 15 percent today. Even though consumers are paying more for food this year, almost none of that is being passed on to America’s family farmers and ranchers.    

As consumers empty their carts onto the checkout lines at their local grocery stores and supermarkets this year, they’re likely to see increased costs for certain goods. To make matters worse, little of that increase is being passed on to America’s family farmers and ranchers.

Welcome to America’s Hot Barn Report now heard coast to coast and border to border It is official, we have just confirmed our 12th reporting barn for the big fall run. We now blanket the great Northern beef belt from Motely, Minnesota to Torrington, Wyoming.

I hope you have arrived safely at your destination and are enjoying the bounties of someone’s harvest and the company of family and friends. I hope that your table of full of great food and your favorite people gathered around it.