Cattlemen and Cattlewomen,

Welcome to our 48th Annual Total Performance Sale. What’s new at Wagonhammer? Well, quite a lot!

Individual Feed Intake: We installed the SmartFeed system of individual feed stations that lets us evaluate one of the industry’s most important, yet least measured metrics: How many pounds of feed does it take to produce a pound of gain? We collected data on 66 of the bulls prior to the catalog going to press. By the time the sale rolls around, we’ll have data on another 40. We are investing where we think the industry should be heading. We’re anxious for you to evaluate the data with us.

Simmental bulls: We are offering 45 Simmental and SimAngus bulls in addition to our historical Angus and Charolais bulls. Numerous conversations with our customers have led us to offering a black hided Continental option for your breeding programs. These bulls are stout, and the balance of traits we have been selecting for generations. We think you’ll find them a good addition to our program and yours.

More 18-month-old bulls: Based on popular demand, we are offering a record number of age-advantaged bulls born in the fall of 2021.

What’s not new at Wagonhammer? Our 2023 offering is consistent in quality, which is what you’ve come to expect from us. We start with the cow herd and build from there. Fertility, calving ease, adequate milk, proper udder structure, sound feet & legs, docility, fleshing ability, optimum frame & muscle, all in an attractive phenotype. That is a lot to ask before we even look at growth and carcass traits. Yet that is what we strive for. It is what our customers demand. While some in the industry have gone away from performance testing and providing actual data, we are still doing those things, including providing real ultrasound data because we think it’s important to get real-world data and strengthen the integrity of EPD’s. Total Performance is more than a phrase at Wagonhammer, it’s a Program.

Cow numbers have been drastically reduced and we are on the cusp of rapidly increasing prices. As we enter a much more profitable period, strong investments in genetics will pay strong dividends. One investment you can make with confidence is buying Wagonhammer bulls. We have over 100 years of reputation behind everything we sell, and that intangible adds value to each animal you buy.

Thank you for your interest in our program. Please let us know if you want a pre-sale tour, we’d love to host you. See you on Sale Day!

Sincerely,

Jay Wolf & Alex Wolf Joe Epperly Owners Director of Genetics and Sales

March 14 Cattle On Display 5PM Pre-sale party March 15 12pm Lunch 1pm Total performance production sale

SALE HEADQUARTERS

Wagonhammer East Ranch Sale Barn

From Elgin, NE; Take Hwy 70 West for 15 miles, Turn South at Wagonhammer Ranches Sign for 0.75 miles, Sale Barn on West Side of the Road.

From Bartlett, NE; Take Hwy 281 North for 9 miles, Turn East on Hwy 70 for 9 miles, Turn South at Wagonhammer Ranches Sign for 0.75 miles, Sale Barn on West Side of the Road

AUCTIONEER

Charly Cummings — (620) 496-7108

Ronn Cunningham — (918) 629-9382

PUBLICATION REPRESENTATIVES

Levi Landers, American Angus Association — (308) 730-1396

Hadly Schotte, American International Charolais Association — (785) 562-6632

Donnie Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly — (605) 695-0113

Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus — (308) 539-6195

Chris Beutler, Livestock Digital — (402) 380-8244

Alan Sears, Western Ag Reporter — (970) 396-7521

Jim Geis, Western Livestock Journal — (970) 590-0500

Jeff Kapperman, Midwest Messenger — (605) 940-5104

Jake St. Amant, Tri-State Livestock News — (308) 568-9084

SALE DAY PHONES

Joe Epperly — (303) 884-3900

Jay Wolf — (402) 920-2853

Alex Wolf — (402) 741-2809

Sale Consultants

Colt Keffer, CK Sales & Marketing — (765) 376-8784

Will Epperly — (712) 269-5677

Ben Roudabush — (276) 692-8118

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Standard Terms and Conditions as adopted by the American Angus Association, American International Charolais Association and American Simmental Association respectively.

PRE-SALE PARTY

March 14, 2023 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the sale facility. All of us will be there to answer any questions you may have about our program. Bulls will be available to view at sale facility starting March 11th.

• Videos, Updated EPDs, Ultrasound & Scrotal Measurements, Available sale day and on the website: www.wagonhammer.com

Breeding Guarantee

Bulls selling for more than $3,000 are guaranteed for 90 days from first turnout against breeding injury. If a replacement bull is available, he will be provided. If a replacement bull is not available, credit will be given in next year’s Wagonhammer Sale. Credit will be the purchase price less volume discounts and salvage value of the injured bull to be used for the purchase of one replacement bull. Please notify us as soon as possible should injury occur and prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. All claims must be prior to Oct. 1, 2023. This is not a mortality insurance policy. Mortality insurance will be available sale day through American LiveStock Insurance. Sale day contact Jim Gies (970) 590- 0500. Any deviations from the above statement will be worked out between the buyer and Wagonhammer Ranch.

Fertility

All bulls selling have passed a semen test. MC Veterinary Service in Ericson fertility tested and scrotal measured the bulls. Feel free to contact Dr. Haley Bredthauer at (308) 201-0567.

RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST

Sellers retain 1/3 semen interest on all bulls selling. Buyers receive full possession and all salvage value.

DELIVERY

We are glad to deliver or arrange trucking for your bulls and heifers within 300 miles of Bartlett, NE. We will assist with trucking nationwide to central points as we are able. We will begin delivery starting March 21.

BULL BUYER’S VOLUME DISCOUNT

On 5 or more bulls - 5%

On 10 or more bulls - 10%

ONLINE BIDDING & BROADCASTING

The sale will be broadcast live with online bidding on SuperiorLivestock.com and SuperiorClickToBid.com. Please register to bid at least 24 hours before the sale. See page 41 for complete information.

PRINT MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY

ALM, LLC | Allison Manchester

(219) 776-0594 | allisonlynnmanchester@gmail.com

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JAY & SUSIE WOLF FAMILY, OWNERS

Box 548 Albion, NE 68620

Office Phone: (402) 395-2178

Jay’s cell: (402) 920-2853

DIRECTOR OF GENETICS AND SALES

Joe Epperly — (303) 884-3900

RANCH MANAGER

Bret Schlenger — (308) 201-0778

EAST RANCH HERDSMAN

Tim Norrell — (903) 701-6256

Tedd Mayer — (402) 679-1528

Alan Snider (402) 340-5330