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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...

There is no comparison between home cooked cranberry sauce and the canned stuff. I challenge you to make home cooked cranberry sauce. It is so easy and so flavorful!

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...

Is it just a midwest “thing” or does anyone else agree that when the temps start to drop it just feels right to have a good ole soup simmering away on the stove? 

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...

Your Ag Network celebrates the farmers and ranchers of this great country who take pride in what they day 365 days of the year. Give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for bringing in your 2023 harvest whether it be on the hoof or in grain.  

Are you making your list? Have you checked it twice? I’m not talking about your Christmas list. I’m talking about your Thanksgiving grocery list!

Welcome to a brand new week. Thanks for joining me today on Ranch Raised.   The world keeps turning and seasons of ranch tasks keep burning.

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 love baking with pumpkin! Pies, cheesecakes, muffins, cookies, and even soups! I don’t think we use pumpkin enough to feed our families. So I challenge you to give it a try!

Today is National Pickle Day! I couldn’t pass this chance to talk about one of my favorite products that I preserve in my home kitchen.

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...

But above all, the age-old skill of looking at your weekly grocery store ad and meal planning your week around that good deals will never go out of style. I’m here to tell you, I am right here with you making those choices.  

The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. 

Get ready for all the flavors of fall in a cookie! I’m sharing my Pumpkin Oatmeal cookie recipe today on Ranch Raised!

Let’s take a deep dive into the real star of the season, the pumpkin spice – spice blend. The pumpkin spice blend is a flavor profile as old as time.

We know as the leaves turn and the landscape burns with hues of golden colors, one of the most polarizing debates will resurface. The stakes are high. Friendships are tested. The line in the sand is drawn, which side are you on? 

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...

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, I am going to really try to make a concentrated effort to focus on gratefulness instead of the challenges, problems, and anxiety that I can let take over, especially in the chapter of life that we are in currently.  

I just want to start off the month by reminding us to be thankful for all things big and small. I’ve been through my share of tough times, and it never fails that gratitude is always the medicine to face the challenges. So cheers to making November one to remember!  

It looks like we will have some beautiful Halloween weather in my neck of the woods. So, I have a special spooky recipe I wanted to share with you to enjoy.  

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...

Okay, moms & dads, here is your warning, Halloween is fast approaching, so start throwing together those costumes!

So, if an apple a day does keep the doctor away, enjoy an apple courtesy of the hard work of the American apple producer! Have a great weekend! 

It took a few weeks, but I finally made it through my first audiobook, “The Anxious Generation.” And let me tell you it was fascinating and terrifying!