I have been deeply entrenched in cattle industry policy conversations last week at the annual R-CALF convention.

Summertime means hot weather — sometimes dangerously hot. Right now, the scorching heat is trapped in what is called a heat dome.

America's Hot Barn Report hosted by NAFB Award Winning Monte James brings the latest in cattle market news, interviews with industry leaders and price discovery from prolific sale barns across the USA!

Summertime means hot weather — sometimes dangerously hot. Right now, the scorching heat is trapped in what is called a heat dome.

Special Interview: Mitch Barthel - Tri-County Stockyards Motley, MN - Join host Monte James for this special interview on today's Hot Barn Report.

I had some curiosity around why we are celebrating this and frankly who in the world thought of this fanciful concept.

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 the nation.

Thank you for starting your week with me right here on Ranch Raised. To be honest, I feel like it is a pretty somber start to the work and with some recent events in my area, I feel drawn to talk about a subject that we occasionally cover here on Ranch Raised and that is roadway safety.

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 the nation.

This weekend a super tuber will be celebrated! National Potato Day is August 19, so if you like spuds, this one’s for you!