Argentina Beef, Bull Nutrition, Cow Herd Genomics

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: Pro