GELBVIEH & BALANCER
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM AT THE RANCH, WEST OF LAKE PRESTON
43968 208th Street · Lake Preston, SD
AUCTIONEER
Tracy Harl
605 East County Rd Wellington, CO 80549 402-469-3852
SALE DAY PHONE CONTACTS
Blake: 605-860-0139
Alan: 605-860-1326
Christian: 605-860-8635
SALE DAY SCHEDULE
10 AM – Sale cattle penned in the Bull Pens and available for viewing
11 AM – Roast Beef Lunch
1 PM – Bull Sale Begins
VIDEOS
Videos of the sale cattle are available for viewing on our website: www.hojerranch.com
LIVESTOCK REPRESENTATIVES/RINGMEN
Jeff Kapperman, Tristate Neighbor: 605-363-3302
Jim Scheel, Cattle Business Weekly: 605-545-1521
Tom Strahm, American Gelbvieh Assn: 785-547-7999
ONLINE BIDDING
Online bidding is available through DVAuction.com
Dear Cattlemen and Cattlewomen,
Greetings from our family to yours, and welcome to our 33rd Annual Production Sale!
I thought 2023 was a great time to be in the cattle business and then came 2024. Wow!! Please take time to read some facts about our industry that I shared on page 28 under the explanation of the “You Pick ‘Em, We Breed ‘Em” Program. The cow/calf sector of our industry is seeing profit margins of a Historic Level. Congratulations, you have earned it in 2024 and it looks like the profit levels will continue to be very good times well into 2027!! You have the leverage; the demand for your calves has never been greater and the demand for beef at the counter is back as well. The consumer has spoken: “Beef, It’s What For Dinner!”
Again, our systems approach to serving you has and will continue to grow in 2025. We will again offer 450 head of Maternal Selected high quality females to help you build your cow herd for the future. See page 39 and plan for your replacements as you maximize your profits during these great times. A heifer that is purchased in 2025 and calves in 2026 will have at least 3 of the top selling calves of this cattle cycle.
Blake continues to press the edge with his genetic selection and his decisions will challenge the performance of any bulls and females both in the Gelbvieh Breed and as well as any breed. You will agree when you see this offering on March 3rd!
We again are offering Fall, Winter Yearling and Spring Yearling Bulls. You will find that the quality in this offering will help you add length of side, mass and carcass merit to your calves to maximize the pounds that you sell to the market. The heifers are of the same genetics and will stay in your herd for multiple calves. The females are genetically sound for longevity. Take a look and plan for your replacement needs by utilizing the “You Pick ‘Em, We Breed ‘Em” program. Fill your pastures with cows not Replacement Heifers!!
Please call with any questions that you have and we would welcome the opportunity to show the cattle before the sale or on Sale Day, March 3rd!!
This offering of bulls and heifers are of the quality that are amongst the Best Top Performance Genetics in the US for 2025. To take advantage of this Historic market and maximize the pounds of calf that you offer to the market, make sure that Cross Breeding is the standard at your Ranch. A crossbred calf is more demanded, higher in vigor and pounds, and will put more dollars in your wallet. The advantages of Crossbred vs Straightbred cattle are well documented.
See you at the Sale!
The Hojers
-Alan and Pam & Blake and Jenn
We are very excited to have our Production Sale at the Hojer Ranch Headquarters again this year. Our location is easily accessible from Highway 14. Please use the map for your directions. Look for our sign on our corner. Using our 911 address in GPS will take you to a different location. We wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you all on March 3rd!
Gelbvieh EPDs
BIRTH WEIGHT (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight.
CALVING EASE DIRECT (CED): An EPD that is expressed as a percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease.
WEANING WEIGHT (WW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning.
YEARLING WEIGHT (YW): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling.
MILK: The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight.
TOTAL MATERNAL (TMAT): A value that combines growth and milk information and a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughter. This value does not have an accompanying accuracy value.
CALVING EASE MATERNAL (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s first-calving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease.
WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE (WDA): Calculated by Current Weight Days of Age
ADJUSTED WEANING WEIGHT (ADJ. WW): Weight, in pounds, the calf would be at 205 days of age and adjusts for age of dam and sex of calf. Uses the following formula:
(Actual weaning weight actual birth weight) x 205 + Actual Birth Weight + Dam Adj. Actual Age in Days
ADJUSTED YEARLING WEIGHT (ADJ. YW): Weight, in pounds, the animal would be at 365 days of age. Uses the following formula:
(Actual Weight Actual Weaning Weight) x 160 + 205 day Adjusted Weaning Weight # of days between weights
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This sale is conducted under the standard terms and conditions as adopted by the American Gelbvieh Association. Each animal becomes the buyer’s risk as soon as sold. All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Hojer Ranch is not responsible for accidents.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Dakota Prairie Lodging available at the Ranch. De Smet Super Deluxe Inn and Suites. 605-854-9388. Call and we can assist.
HERD HEALTH: All bulls and heifers have received 2 rounds of Bovishield Gold One, 2 rounds of Ultrabac-7/Somubac, poured for worms and lice. All bulls will undergo a breeding soundness exam prior to the sale and scrotal circumference measurements will be available March 3rd.
BREEDING GUARANTEE: All bulls will have passed a breeding soundness exam prior to the sale and are guaranteed breeders (defined as the ability to settle an average number of healthy cows during the first breeding season), with the exception due to injury or disease suffered occurring after the sale. Breeding season is defined by 90 days after turnout. Hojer Ranch will cost share the insurance premium with anyone who chooses to purchase loss of use insurance.
INSURANCE: Insurance will be available on the day of sale. We strongly encourage all buyers to purchase insurance. See Page 11 for more information!
VIEWING: Bulls and heifers are available for viewing anytime at the ranch. Bulls will be penned by 10:00 AM on the morning of the sale. Videos of all lots are also available on our website, www.hojerranch.com.
Scan the QR Code to view videos of all lots!
DELIVERY: Free delivery of all bulls and heifers within 100 miles. Arrangements can be made to deliver bulls to a central point outside the 100 mile area and costs will be shared. Hojer Ranch will keep bulls free of charge until April 15, 2025. After April 15, 2025, a cost of $4/hd/d will be charged for feed. Heifers will be kept free of charge until October 1, 2025.
REGISTRATION PAPERS: Registration papers may be transferred upon request after the sale of the bulls. Heifer papers will be transferred after heifers are paid in full (see finance program on page 28).
All announcements from the block take precedence over all written material. Hojer Ranch will retain 50% semen interest in all bulls.
LRSF CHEVELLE J112
JKGF CIVIL WAR E92
DDGR BALLER 429G
DBRG WHIRLWIND 735E
RTRT GREAT DIVIDE 503C
JDPD ASTRO 407S
BNC INFERNO F8115
JRI TRADE SECRET 253G486
JRI PROBITY 254D28
BNC MR. HOJER L406 1
So it is by birth date default that L406 is Lot 1 in our catalog. That being said, he is one of the most exciting purebreds in the entire book. His sire Whirlwind is virtually a complete outcross across the breed. He carries Elite calving ease but also excellent performance. L406 has all the intangibles to
BNC MR. HOJER M431 3
MR. HOJER M459
Talk
BNC MR. HOJER M452
RNBG 33J
BNC MR. HOJER M489
• Tattoo: BNC M489
JKGF HORIZON F825 RNBG 32G9
BNC MISS HOJER K230 DCH BIG ANDY D672 BNC MISS HOJER F8126
Get used to seeing 33J in a lot of pedigrees moving forward. This is his first offering and boy do they impress. M489 nearly topped 800 pounds at weaning. He is a true HOMO Black meat machine. Complete outcross on the maternal side as well. We don’t have many Big Andy females but we sure love the ones we have!
BNC MR. HOJER M492 7
• Tattoo: BNC M492 RNBG 33J JKGF HORIZON
From a maternal standpoint, Lot 7 might have the most impressive pedigree you will ever find. A Chief Justice out of an Astro Dam. Neither one is available anymore. This alone should make this guy a favorite. Then add in that he hit 822 at weaning. I mean, seriously, M492 does it all. You need to find him on March 3!!
BULL INSURANCE
BNC MR. HOJER M4103
HOMO
AGA#1608002 • Tattoo: BNC M4103
RNBG 33J
BNC MISS HOJER J203
JKGF HORIZON F825
RNBG 32G9
CKS UNRIVALED G54
BNC MISS HOJER U834
J203 was our number one favorite heifer retained in 2023. She has a beautiful phenotype and top notch performance. When crossed with 33J, you get M4103, a mid-framed powerhouse in a HOMO black package. Top 5% of the breed for YW and Marbling. Carcass guys better be circling this sire group!
BNC MR. HOJER M4137 11
Class Action has proven to be a very fundamentally steady breeding piece here at Hojer Ranch. His progeny all have a great substance in a moderate package. Lot 11’s Rampage dam gave her bull calf some great depth and a sleek attractive front end. Tell me how to make all purebreds have this kind of eye appeal and we would be in business!
BNC MR. HOJER M4138 12
Lot 12 is certainly a bull the provides a great amount of breeding versatility. He is nearly a complete outcross, on both sides of the pedigree, than anything we have ever offered. He busted the scales at 1338 pounds of yearling weight. His EPDs put him in the top 1% of the breed for growth! This guy should be on everyone’s short list!
BNC MR. HOJER M4142
CKS BNC M4149
CKS BNC M4159 17
Heifer buyers pay attention to this page of bulls! Speaking from first hand experience, I can guarantee these Whirlwind bloodlines will save you a lot of sleep during calving season. The calves come small but have an enormous amount of vigor. Lot 14 is a great option to take care of your heifers!
15
CKS BNC M4150
Ok everyone, I cannot reiterated enough how much of a calving ease opportunity these Whirlwind sons are. The gestation length on these bulls is the shortest I’ve seen from a higher percent Gelbvieh bull. His gestation length is shorter then Sam Darnold’s stint with the Vikings! Now that’s saying something! These bulls will absolutely work in your replacement pen!
CKS BNC M4155 16
So in order to become a Seedstock bull, there are a lot of boxes that need to be checked. This lot 16 bull checks every single box except for one. The DNA said he is not Homo polled. What does this mean? It means this guy is multiple generations polled and will be an absolute buy for the commercial cattleman. If this guy was HOMO polled he would likely be a top three bull in the sale. Take Advantage on March 3!
Crossbreeding is KING! I don’t care specific breeds are self promoting. The fastest way to add growth, performance, and efficiency is crossbreeding. This Baller calf packs the punch of a true Purebred Gelbvieh bull. You cross him up with some Angus cows and you will produce calves that will have order buyers salivating for. Crossbreeding = Profit!!
BNC MR. HOJER M4172 18
• Tattoo: BNC
What is the definition of a sure thing? Well how about this, you take a 12 year old resident cow and breed her to a 5 year old proven resident herdsire. That is exactly what you will find with Lot 18. Proven consistent genetics with
AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
Bulls and heifers are available for viewing anytime at the ranch. The bulls will be penned by 10 am the morning of the sale. Videos of all lots are also available on our website, ww.hojerranch.com.
BNC MR. HOJER M4192 20
BNC MR. HOJER M4236
Everyone likes that tool in their shop that is good for almost any project. The “Ultimate Multi-Tool” they call it. Well that is the way I view Lot 20. He has adequate growth with above average frame but at the same time he excels in Calving ease and low birth weight. Use him where you want. He will work in almost any setting!
BNC MR. HOJER M4195 21
BNC MR. HOJER M4243 24
BLACK PUREBRED BULLS
This H066 cow is one that people should start to remember. Her very first calf was our second high seller named Big Chester in 2023 to Grandpa Duane Hojer. He has always known great cattle. He then partnered with Thull Gelbvieh on Big Chester and his progeny are everything we hoped for. This Lot 24 bull is sure benefitting from his momma. 830 pounds at weaning is no joke!
BNC MR. HOJER M4248 25
Freightliner daughters are just awesome. They really were ahead of their time. They are tight necked and large framed. There really are the type of female the breed needs today. You cross Unrivaled with a Freightliner daughter and you get added frame in overdrive! This lot 25 bull would work great on some smaller cows that you are wanting to put
and size on!
As many of
BNC MR. HOJER L407 27
Lot 27, named “Harry” by Jaden, was Jaden’s feeder bull calf this past summer at the Kingsbury County 4-H show. He won the bull calf show and has not only been a standout, but a pet of the pen ever since. If style and out of this world disposition are two thing you find important, then you better take a look at “Harry” in the bull pens!
BNC MR. HOJER L418 28
This K273 cow is a definite up and comer here at the Ranch. She herself was one of highest performing females in her group with a 118 ratio at weaning. So what does she do? Her first calf out the gates ratios 115 at weaning and 111 at yearling. This Trade Secret son posted a whopping 856 lb WW and will be sure to stand out on March 3!
BNC MR. HOJER M438
If there was ever a bull that will be a guaranteed money maker, it would be this Lot 30. Big time performance, frame, and length! This Great Divide female knocks it out of the park every single year. With an 833 lb WW and a 1464 lb YW, he is the highest performing bull in our offering this year. Take him home and let him do all the heavy lifting for you!!
in
to Mohl Ranch. The production history cannot be argued. Red buyers circle this guy!
This Finnegan/H0241 cross just hits on all cylinders. This M445 calf has a great blend of power and finesse. This guy is the ultimate dual purpose threat. He could be used on heifers for a few years but then will transition into a very impressive herd sire. If you haven't taken advantage of these Finnegan genetics yet, what are you waiting for??!!
If we had not been using Finnegan for several years already, and had we not recently purchased LRSF Chevelle (Finnegan’s son), this Lot 55 would likely not be leaving Hojer Ranch. From a power and performance standpoint, he is the most impressive Finnigan son we have raised. A ton of rib shape and mass. This guy needs to be found by everyone in the bull pens on March 3!
BNC MR. HOJER M464
I have told several people that the 3/4 blood Gelbvieh female might just be the sweet spot. They have the perfect amount of heterosis to breed up to purebred or down to balancer. This Deep End cow crossed with Finnegan really hit the sweet spot as well. Last time I checked, big ribeye equals big carcass weights. This guy is top 2% for ribeye!!
BNC MR. HOJER M465
BNC MR. HOJER M476
What is the difference between a 1,400 pound fat animal and a 1,600 pound fat animal? The correct answer is 5 inches of frame and $430!! This D6178 cow is one of our largest and most impressive cows on the place. She stamps her calves with unprecedented size and growth every year. High performance makes the big bucks. This guy will pay the bills!
HOJER M469
The first thing that comes to my
If you’re looking for a red heifer bull, your radar should be lighting up right about now! This Pendleton calf has all the making to be a sleep all night and don’t even set the alarm type of bull! A –3.5 BW puts him in the top 2% of the breed. Red purebred calving ease sires are about as rare as 200 bushel corn in Phillip, SD. Take advantage of this opportunity!
HOJER M470
BNC MR. HOJER M477 38
DDGR
BNC MISS HOJER A415 JDPD ASTRO 407S BNC N357
The A415 Astro cow has been the definition of consistency. Three of her previous six offspring have found their way into Seedstock programs. Two females to 4W Farms and Turkey Creek Gelbvieh and a son to Hilltop Farms Gelbvieh. There are no guessing games to be played with this M477 bull. He’s going to be a solid consistent breeder bull. Momma says so!!
BNC MR. HOJER M4161
MISS HOJER B4132 BNC RAISING THE BAR X140 BNC MISS HOJER Y076
Production history isn't necessarily a bunch of numbers on a sheet of paper. I think it is it way more important to see who has bought into using certain bloodline. This cow has put sons into top notch commercial programs in Schaller, IA and Phillip, SD. Two completely different worlds, but produces the same winning results!
Trade Secret has been around a few years but the is the first year we are able to showcase progeny at Hojer Ranch. This Lot 39 bull might just put
This
GENOMIC ENHANCED EPD’s
The American Gelbvieh Association first incorporated genomic information into the summer 2013 genetic evaluation. Dr. Dorian Garrick of Iowa State University reported that a Gelbvieh/Balancer® specific panel of DNA markers can be used to develop genomicenhanced EPDs (GE EPDs). The combination of database information and genomic data resulted in EPDs that roll the accuracy of a DNA test and the information of individual, pedigree, and progeny performance into one, easy to use number.
USING GE EPD’s CAN HELP YOUR OPERATION IN 3 WAYS:
Increasing rate of genetic change
BNC MR. HOJER M4179 43
When we purchased Rampage from Diamond D Gelbvieh back in 2018, we were hoping for a homerun performance hitter. Well, we got it! His females have without a doubt been foundation power hitters for us. When crossed with Class Action you get a perfect blend of power and maternal superiority. That is what you will find with this Lot 43!
44
BNC MR. HOJER M4214
A lot of times in today’s world, we tend to complicate decisions. There is almost too much information that can cloud our judgment. Lets go back 20 years and evaluate this Lot 44. He’s extremely long. He’s got great frame size. He has exceptional eye appeal. He had an 823 lb WW and an elite EPD profile. Quit over thinking it and put this guy on your list. I think this guy could be a sleeper seedstock herdsire!!
In any other sale in the country, this Lot 45 bull would be the number one lead off bull. He is one of the younger bulls in the offering but he is without a doubt a Herdbull in the making. Great mass and thickness and raw power. I would not be surprised one bit if I see progeny from this guy headlining someone’s sale in a few year. Definite HERSDIRE PROSPECT!!
CKS BNC M4231
BNC MR. HOJER L415 47
What do you get when you cross a big framed powerful Rampage daughter with a more moderate calving ease Whirlwind? Just take a glance to the right. You get the complete package! I haven't been this excited about a balancer bull in some time. He checks every box from low birthweight to high performance to big time carcass. Top notch HERDSIRE PROSPECT!!
BNC MR. HOJER L419 48
It will be a very sad day when B4277 is no longer roaming the pastures at Hojer Ranch. She is one of our foundation balancer females and continues to knock it out of the park every year. 4 of her 5 daughters have been retained and are great producers for us. The lot 48 bull is not only attractive but he posts one of the highest marbling scores in the entire sale!
MR. HOJER M430
BNC MR. HOJER M443 51
I believe bigger framed cattle are an important part of our breeding program. But I also recognize having more moderate size animals can work better for others. This Lot 51 bull is a very well put together Civil War son in a moderate package. If you’re looking to add some heterosis without increasing frame size on your animals, this guy would certainly do the trick!
BNC MR. HOJER M446 52
BNC MR. HOJER
I
Every now and again will have a twin bull calf that we feel has the potential to do some special things. This Z326 cow raised both this guy and his freemartin sister. Guys, she weaned off over 1400 pounds of calf between the two of them. There is no doubt in my mind this guy is going to continue to develop into a very nice herd bull specimen. He just had unfair competition his first 6 months of life.
BNC MR. HOJER M450 53
Doesn’t it seem like all that the seed companies want to offer anymore is all of these dual purpose hybrids. Well today (and just for today) call me a seed salesman! This M468 is 100% a dual purpose bull. Use him on heifers for a year or two and them turn him loose in the big pasture with 35 cows. He is going to get the job done along every step of the way!
13
BNC MR. HOJER M475
CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS!
Homo Black bulls were very popular in 2024 and I expect that trend will continue in 2025. Lot 56 is not only Homo Black, but I also see a ton of Cow Power Potential in him. His Complete Package dam is a zero miss cow for us. If I could have 60 of her in the herd, sign me up! Basically what I’m saying is buy this bull and keep every heifer out of him. Let the herd rebuilding begin!
BNC MR. HOJER M488 57
BNC MR. HOJER M499
If you are needing to put a few extra inches of frame on your next calf crop, Lot 57 is the man for the job! The Unrivaled sire is such a unique breeding piece. He is by far the largest framed bull we have walking the pastures. His females are absolutely tremendous and you will see his females producing top bulls for the next decade. M488 could do the exact same for you!
BNC MR. HOJER M4107 61
BNC MR. HOJER M4140
The seemingly timeless Great Divide just ended his tenure at Hojer Ranch. Many what a great bull he was. Never got an attitude. Had great sound feet and structure for his entire 9 1/2 years. This bull looks to be a chip off the old block. Great feet and structure and a has a great looking phenotype. Should be a very reliable option for you for years to come!
BNC MR. HOJER M4108 62
I’m finding myself
with the
my favorites. Big time
and power. I love his breeding versatility potential being a 79% animal. Both
common with a lot of our Balancers. And I love the look, I might add! This is a nice outcross option for everyone!
BNC MISS HOJER K218
I’m just going to go ahead and say it now, get used to seeing RNBG 33J in the pedigree line a bunch in the future! I just love what I’m seeing with these bulls. There are several of them that are Homo Black. They have great carcass merit. The flat out grow. His first sons are averaging new a 110 ratio at weaning. Just look at this guy, 808 lbs of weaning weight! Circle Lot 66 twice!
I tell you what, Christian has really figured out how to use Class Action in the right places. This guy is another 3/4 blood with a ton of eye appeal and growth. The Farah pedigree was one of the great bloodlines to be raised by Eagle Pass Ranch. There are only a handful of bulls that will top 800 lbs at weaning and 1300 lbs at yearling. Put 3 big checks by this Lot 67 bull!
BNC MR. HOJER M4175 68
As
Unrivaled
they can pack into a
to
Well Unrivaled will add that extra frame needed to put on an extra 75-100 pounds at weaning, and that is NOT an exaggeration.
BNC MR. HOJER M4185 69
The Complete Package sire turned out to be
of a carcass bull then we ever could have
This Hide & Seek son may be on the younger side, but do not let that fool you. He is without a doubt going to mature into an awesome herd bull. One of the greatest attributes Silver Dollar females have is their great depth of body. Well, this girl really put her mark on M4238. He had a ton of guts which makes him very appealing!
These Hide & Seek sons may be on the young side but their potential is endless. The C588 cow has been a mainstay at Hojer Ranch for 10 years now. This calf provides eye appeal to go along with great performance. Outcross balancer genetics that will be sure to boost heterosis in your next calf crop!
BNC MR. HOJER L417
VPR ECLIPSE M7225
We decided to try the popular Just in Time bull as both a heifer bull option as well as to add some new and fresh red balancer genetics. Overall we have been very pleased. Love the marbling in this Lot 74 bull. Top 10%!!! Let this guy breed some heifers for you; he’ll be sure to get the job done!
VPR GREAT DIVIDE M48
A 50% red Great Divide sired prospect is another one that I didn't think we would ever have to offer. Well, when opportunity comes knocking, you answer the door!! This bull is every meaning of the phrase “MEAT WAGON”! Just watch the video and you have to be impressed by his extremely deep mid section and his massive width of top. This is a great Red Balancer bull!
BNC MR. HOJER M4180
Need
One of the biggest proponents of Deep End genetics is Tyler Watembach. If you know Tyler, or bump into him, he will tell you all about them! Deep End absolutely has been the best Red Balancer bull we have had walking the fence lines. This M4180 reminds
BNC MR. HOJER M4204
BNC MR. HOJER M4221 81
Here is another Deep End son that offers a lot to be desired. Lot 81 has a great phenotype to go with a stellar disposition. He is deep middled and has that hind quarter that we all love about Gelbvieh genetics. I don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but these Deep End genetics are the real deal!
BNC MR. HOJER M4245 82
This M4245 might be the most physically
and impressive Red Balancer son we have raised. His Great Divide sired dam has been a consistent home run hitter for us. Lot 82 has one of the largest weaning and yearling weights in the entire book! He has been one that has impressed us since the day he was born. Big time herd sire prospect!!
BNC MR. HOJER L3283
BNC MR. HOJER L3305
BNC MR. HOJER L3299
15
Trade Secret has been a very nice addition to this years bull line up. I knew right away, I needed to use Trade Secret on big powerful cows. Well this cow family is Royalty. C542 is a daughter of one of only three cows to ever be flushed at Hojer Ranch. The N357 cow was a patriarch of our herd. This guy weighed 1475 in January and will be pushing 1700 pounds at turn out!
BNC MR. HOJER L3289
There was most certainly an increase in
year. It may have been the
for
seen before. Lot 89 is another opportunity to make them all black! The A368 cow goes back to a great bull we purchased from M & E Angus and has produced well for us for the past 11 years. She always stamps her calves with eye appeal!
BNC MR. HOJER L3304
Most people retain anywhere from 20-30 replacement heifers. If you are wanting to just need one bull for your replacement pen, put this guy on your list. It’s no secret that the alure of these fall aged bulls is that they will cover more head their first year. They are definitely a more immediate return on your investment!
BNC MR. HOJER L3290 87
Here is a
I have had several people over the years say they want a bull out of a proven cow family. Well folks, it really doesn’t get much more proven then a 13 year old cow still getting the job done! The 59Z cow turned out to be one of the best female investments we have made. A $2,500 purchase that has turned into over $30k in returns. I am not a stock broker but that looks like a big return on investment! Lot 90 should be your next hedge!
L3309
I am liking what I’ve seen out of these Probity calves this year. They may not wow you with shear power and muscle shape, but the pounds still add up. I guess the best way to explain that is it seems they are just smoother in their pattern and are softer made. At the end of the day, pounds are pounds. It doesn’t matter how they add up, they all pay!
BNC MR. HOJER L3294 88
HOJER L3312
MR. HOJER L3319
BNC MR. HOJER L3324
This year we tried something new in the development of our fall aged bulls. We ran most of them on grass this past summer. We felt this might aid in the development and longevity of the animals. So if the weights seem a bit lighter this year, that would be why. This L3324 calf is a prime example. A little slower development will pay you dividends in the end!
BNC MR. HOJER L3321
BNC MR. HOJER L3330
9 0.8
Not only do I love Lot 98 for his uncanny length of body and large foot and bone structure, but he is the “pet of the pen”. If you didn't know him, you would wonder why this huge fall aged bull is coming so close. Trust me, he’s just saying hello! Love this calf! His quality is second to none and he will be very laid back and easy to work with!
99
BNC MR. HOJER L3331
HOJER L3342 102
There will not be too many more opportunities to purchase Inferno genetics moving forward. He got injured last year during the breeding season. This Lot 99 bull provides everything we hoped for when retaining Inferno. Great structure, sound footed, an element of calving ease, and a great look! Take advantage of this while you still can!
BNC MR. HOJER L3333 100
not going to lie, the C5342 cow is one of those cows that gets
whenever I see her start to calve. If I could have 100 cows just like her, sign me up. She has produced several great daughters for us, our high selling bull in 2021, and current resident herdsire at Hojer Cattle Company. Lot 102 falls right in line and should be considered by everyone!
BNC MR. HOJER L3337
BNC MR. HOJER L3346
BNC MISS HOJER M4125
BNC MISS HOJER M4110
GROUP 1 - Recently, David Larson from Lost River Livestock stopped by. When we were looking through some cows, the C5225 cow really caught his eye. She has the size of a Gelbvieh with the look of an Angus. That is exactly what Lot 104 will develop into!
BNC MISS HOJER M4132 105
GROUP 1 - Here is a full sister to our high selling heifer a couple of years ago to Meng Farms. She is 99.9% Gelbvieh with an EPD profile that is beyond elite! These Chief Justice daughters are cementing themselves as foundation females for us moving forward. This girl has the chance to
BNC MISS HOJER M4184
GROUP 2 - This girl’s dam in the only Choco female we have on the entire ranch. If you want to talk about a complete outcross, here it is! Choco was most definitely known for his unique style for a purebred. That trait is shining through with Lot 108! HOMO Black and HOMO
and
1% of the breed for WW and YW! HUGE Opportunity!!!
BNC MISS HOJER M4118
GROUP 2 - I’m pretty excited about Continental’s first calf crop. We retained him in 2022 because of his unique length and phenotype. He is a 75% bull and we have the different type of females we felt he would work well on. The frame is the key. Lot 109 will be a larger frame female that will really help balance out some of the smaller framed AI sires we have out there!
BNC MISS HOJER M4106
RNBG 33J
BNC MISS HOJER M4122
• Tattoo: BNC M4122
JKGF HORIZON F825
RNBG 32G9
BNC MISS HOJER K2223 BNC INFERNO F8115 BNC MISS HOJER G9187
GROUP 2 - *DNA sample failed* Right here is another sharp made purebred female with a great set of numbers. I think these 33J daughters are going to be the real deal. Just look how she carries her mass evenly from front to back. Her overall width actually takes away from how deep she really is. She is most likely homo polled, but with Inferno in the pedigree, she is most likely hetero black. Still a top notch female!
111
BNC MISS HOJER M435
GROUP 6 - *DNA sample failed* This is pretty exciting to be able to introduce these Whirlwind genetics in a purebred form this year. These girls will absolutely blow you away with their eye appeal. Lot 111 is most likely my favorite one of all of them. Her DNA sample failed, so unfortunately we don’t have any results on her. She is very likely homo black and homo polled. Do not discount this one due to a lab mistake!!
CKS BNC M4124 112
GROUP 6 - The D10 from CKS Gelbvieh is just a
She has one of the most perfect udders you will find. I expect Lot 112 will follow suite! I’m telling you, you will not find this purebred genetic bloodline anywhere else in the country. Whirlwind is about to become very popular in the purebred Gelbvieh circuit. Get on board early!!
CKS BNC M4144
GROUP 6 - Just give me a break! The term curve bender doesn’t even come close in this fancy female! I challenge anyone to find me a purebred homo black homo polled female that even comes close to the EPD profile of Lot 114. This girl has breed changing potential! Buy her and make the next breed leading Herdsire!
6 - I believe the list is a mile long for people who want a homo black female that is in the top 5% for both calving ease and yearling weight. I mean seriously everyone, those two statistical categories just do not find themselves on the same stat line. Take this girl home and start flushing. This cow is going to be Big Time, just like her mother!
BNC MISS HOJER M4188
CKS BNC M4189
BLACK • HOMO POLLED • PB 99.9%
AGA#1605513 • Tattoo: CKS M4189
DDGR BALLER 429G
CKS MS UPGRADE E36
GROUP 9 - Please, Please, Please do not fall asleep on this Lot 116 heifer. She is one on the highest performance females in the offering. However, all that weight and power coming in a relatively moderate package. She is so structurally sound and correct. She moves extremely well. This is one of those girls I expect to have a huge future!
BNC MISS HOJER M4203 117
GROUP 9 - C615 has generally produced some very high quality red products for us over the years but this time she threw us a curveball. She gave us a really fancy black Unrivaled daughter. I could see this girl working great in a purebred or a balancer setting. By the way, if you want to make REAL balancers, take advantage of these purebred females. The original great balancers were TRUE F1 crosses!!
BNC MISS HOJER M4254 119
GROUP 9 - Christian tends to think of
So when he says
BNC MISS HOJER L413
think of their Baller daughters. I think you will be very pleased with what they say! Take one
DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B
DDGR 55B
CKS UPGRADE Y31
CKS MS STAR X7
GROUP 10 - If there was one thing I didn't like about the Baller genetics, it’s that I wished they were a little tighter in the neck. This Lot 121 might be the cleanest fronted Baller calf I have seen. Compile that with her large amount of volume and capacity. She is one beautiful heifer!
CKS BNC M4209 122
GROUP 10 - A little bit of At Ease is just what Baller needed. At Ease injected a shot of calving ease and eye appeal into this Baller bloodline. The result is really quite desirable. Its been really fun to see At Ease genetics find themselves around the country. The common consensus is that they make tremendous females. Lot 122 will surly keep the trend going!
CKS BNC M4205
GROUP 13 - When the CKS cows first arrived at Hojer Ranch, the first cows to jump out and impress me was the H30 cow. If I could stick her in a clone machine and make 60 duplicates, I would! There are not very many heifers that topped the 1200 pound at yearling mark. Take this girl home and inject some calving ease into her, and you will have yourself a total and complete package! That’s ironically
124
BNC MISS HOJER M451
GROUP 13 - I vividly remember when C590 came into the chute during AI season. What is the type of bull I need to use on a large frame, powerful, Freightliner daughter? Probably a more moderate stout made bull. TAU Rush instantly came to mind. It sure looks like the combination worked. This M451 female is a perfect blend of power and style!
BNC MISS HOJER M485
GROUP 13 - Back to back lots with Freightliner in the
It’s going to be a sad day when these daughters are gone. They are no miss performance makers. This E772 cow is a Dam of Merit and has had 6 calves in her lifetime, all being heifers. This is the first time ever we have let one of her progeny leave the ranch. Every other daughter has been retained and is still in production. Talk about leaving a lasting Legacy!
GROUP 13 - I do not know how I missed this heifer when selecting picture animals. She needed to be pictured and needed to be on every piece of advertisement we put out there. This is an elite purebred heifer! Big Time won’t even describe it! Just watch her video. She struts her stuff better then J-Lo in the Super Bowl half time performance last year!
GROUP 15 - Get used to this H103 female. What did she do with her first calf in 2024? She only raised the High Selling Bull, Ascendance, who is arguably the best Black Purebred raised at Hojer Ranch and will be one of the heaviest used AI sires used in the breed in 2025. This Lot 128 heifer has big shoes to fill, but by the looks of her, that shouldn't be a problem!
BNC MISS HOJER M4173
GROUP 15 - I know I am most definitely getting repetitive about these Freightliner blood lines. But I am not sorry for it! I cannot stress enough how much performance these genetics have. If you are wanting a female that will raise more pounds, more size, and more physical dominance, you need to strongly consider Lot 130!
BNC MISS HOJER M4218 131
GROUP 15 - Roll out the red carpet and let MISS M4218 show off what her momma gave her! You want to talk about one of the most fancy made and eye appealing purebreds you will find anywhere! This girl reminds me of the scene in the classic movie the Sandlot when Squint loses his mind over the lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn. You all will be losing your minds over Lot 131!
BNC MISS HOJER M4114
GROUP 16 - Jordan Jensen from Jensen Ranch in North Dakota called me last year inquiring about Class Action. He had used some semen a couple years ago and had great success with his females. Jordan was basically asking if this was a fluke or a pattern. Well once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence, three times or more is a proven pattern. These Class Action daughters are big time consistent producers!
BNC MISS HOJER M4202 134
GROUP 16 - Just look through the entire heifer section for a few minutes. How many of the females top 800 lbs at weaning and 1100 lbs at yearling? I bet you didn’t find very many did you? That is because these type of high performance females are literally in rarified air. They just don’t come around very often. Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus purchased a female that raised a sale topper. This girl will do it too!
BNC MISS HOJER M4242
• MULTIPLE POLLED • PB 99.9%
• Tattoo: BNC M4242
BNC CLASS ACTION G915 JKGF CHIEF JUSTICE C205
BNC MISS HOJER D677
BNC MISS HOJER A356
HAD THE JUDGE ET
BNC MS HOJER Z277
GROUP 16 - There will come a time very soon when you will no longer see The Judge in many pedigree lines. The Judge set a standard in maternal superiority that has been difficult to live up to. These females will milk as good as any female out there. I stand 100% behind that statement! That milking ability results in a huge boost in weaning weights. This Lot 135 has cow power written all over her!
BNC MISS HOJER M434
GROUP 4 - I am just giddy about the fact the we will have Chevelle walking our pastures for the next couple of years. These daughters just jump out at you. They demand attention. If this Lot 136 heifer was at the Super Bowl this year, she would get more camera time then Taylor Swift! And I might be a closet “Swiftie” so that’s saying something!!
CKS BNC M4191 137
GROUP 4 - ELITE, ELITE, ELITE! This foxy lady right here could possibly be the best Purebred Red female to sell this sale season. She takes a high performance package and makes it look feminine! Top 2% MK and TM. Top 20% WW and YW. Tope 10% Marbling. This is a foundation female. Take her home and set a new standard for your ranch!
CKS BNC M4247
GROUP 8 - Finnegan daughters in my opinion are underrated! These genetics have placed progeny in seedstock operations around the country. They have elite calving ease but excel at growth way more then they are given credit for. Our Finnegan daughters will be raising top end bulls for us for years to come. Take this girl home and let her do the same!
GROUP 4 - I must have come down with a case of writer’s fatigue. I think when I saw the Dam was G46, the song “Like a G6” popped in my head and I just can’t get it out of my head. But in a way it makes sense. This Lot 138 heifer is so slick and fancy, she could literally be decked out getting ready to head out to the clubs! If people didn't know any better, you’d think she was Red Angus!
GROUP 8 - This year will be the first of many sale catalogs that you will find awesome cattle sired by the Continental bull. I just love what this young Finnegan daughter did with her first calf. She is stout made and looks like she will mature into a real nice brood cow. If you are looking for some high quality complete outcross genetics, look no further!
BNC MISS HOJER M4239 142
BNC
BNC
• Tattoo: BNC M4239
GROUP 12 - Carcass is the big craze that seems to be spreading like wildfire throughout all breeds around the country. The one thing I have noticed, is the red genetics seem to be a bit behind. Well here is a chance to make up some ground. A 99.9% red female with great carcass merit. This girl could very well set a new standard for red cattle!
143
BNC MISS HOJER M429
GROUP 12 - There is no debate to be had that Lot 143’s grandmother is the best Astro female to produced at Hojer Ranch. This pedigree should most certainly be considered Royalty. M429 should be on every red heifer buyer’s list. 99.9% purebreds females are worth theirs weight in gold!
BNC MISS HOJER M427 144
GROUP 12 - Blaine Kemna with Tavern Creek Gelbvieh has purchased some very high quality females
BNC MISS HOJER M498
BNC MISS HOJER M448 146
GROUP 3 - Lot 146’s full brother was our high selling black Balancer in our 2024 Production Sale. Well she just might be more impressive than her older brother. She carries a mountain of mass in her mid section and has long and attractive neck extension. When you see how this girl profiles you will be
BNC MISS HOJER M491 147
GROUP 3 - This will be the third year of having Civil War genetics offered in our sale. The bulls have been a home run in terms of how people have been attracted to them and how they have out performed expectation. Believe it when I tell you, the females are just as good as their male counterparts! This Lot 147 heifer is every bit as powerful as most of her brothers are!
BNC MISS HOJER M4119 148
GROUP 3 - We only have a few E-Z Ryder females left in the herd. We had sold this bull to Jamie Larson in Langford, SD over a decade ago but then worked with him to get some semen collected to use. These genetics really jump started out Balancer program. Timeless, consistent, and proven is the best way to describe what this D710 cow is, and what this Lot 148 will be for
BNC MISS HOJER L402
Lots
BNC MISS HOJER L403
BLACK • HOMO POLLED • BA 67.2%
• Tattoo: BNC L403 DBRG WHIRLWIND 735E DBRG TWISTER 451B DLW MS THUNDER 1102Y ET BNC MISS HOJER J1283 BNC INFERNO 8115 BNC MISS HOJER D717
GROUP - As stated on the previous lot, Lot 150 and 149 are twin sisters. They are about as identical as they come. I honestly believe these two ladies both have donor cow potential. Both HOMO BLACK with uncanny eye appeal and an elite EPD Profile. Take them both home and watch the magic happen!
BNC MISS HOJER M4101 151
GROUP 7 - *DNA sample failed* When I see this 151 heifer, all I can think about is how much of a stylistic Purebred she could make if you bred her up. Great structure and soundness and a look that would turn anyone’s head. Her DNA sample failed so we were unable to process it. Do not let that discount her. He has a very bright future!
BNC MISS HOJER M437 152
GROUP 11 - J177 produced one of my favorite young females, K309, sired by Big Andy, her first year calving. She then followed up by hitting a home run with this Probity daughter. She nearly hit 1100 pounds at yearling. All signs point to Lot 152, people; a powerhouse performing cow. Take her home and let her prove it!
BNC MISS HOJER M456 153
GROUP 11 - You have to be excited about a
something like Lot 153 in her first
BNC MISS HOJER M482
I don’t mean to come across as pushy or overbearing, but if you are looking for a balancer female that will go out and outperform expectations, then buy this heifer. Just buy this heifer! She is my favorite sired female that was born on the ranch in 2024. We are more focused on purebreds at the moment and she just doesn’t fit our current
BNC MISS HOJER M4105 157
GROUP 17 - Ditka daughters have worked great for us over the years. But when you pack in a little extra punch with Great Divide, things get elevated to the next level! This Lot 157 is what I would consider the ultimate “spread” female. That means low birth to high growth and hits every step in between! We retained a full sister last year and couldn’t be happier with her!
BNC MISS HOJER M4167 158
GROUP 17 - You all better hurry up quick and take advantage of the black hided Deep End Balancers. Malorie Anderson had the foresight to pick up three of them in 2024. They are going to make super productive well rounded females. This will likely be one of the last large offerings of Deep End genetics!
BNC MISS HOJER M453
This
5 - This girl traces back to our great original Red Balancer
the A345 cow, that was sired by the great Major League bull. I’m
BNC MISS HOJER L421
BNC MISS HOJER M4234
RED • HOMO POLLED • BA 75%
AGA#1610289 • Tattoo: BNC M4234
FHG DEEP END 577F ET BIEBER DEEP END B597
GROUP 14 - To say Whiskey Eclipse has boosted the quality of red genetics in our program is a drastic understatement. We have retained nearly 30 Whiskey females and it is time to start sharing the wealth. All of his daughters are thick made cattle with great udders! Here is a chance to jump on the Whiskey Eclipse bandwagon!
164
BNC MISS HOJER M4120
GROUP 14 - This 11 year old Mainline balancer really helped Class Action produce a very clean fronted attractive female. I love a couple of very unique aspects of this heifer. Both parents are black so she is by birth diluter free. I also love her breed percentage. Breed her up to purebred of breed her down for balancers!
14 - One of the youngest heifers in the
but man, let me tell you, she might have the biggest potential. These Deep End daughters are outstanding, well rounded females. Just ask Vince Mariani of Double V Farms. He has acquired 3 of them over the years. This girl is the pet of the pen also. Superb disposition!
450 MATERNAL EDGE 2025 COMMERCIAL FEMALES
Gelbvieh Influenced Commercial Open Heifers
In 2025, we will be selling 450 commercial Heifers Private Treaty at our Ranch. Please talk to Blake or Alan. You can have the opportunity to walk through the heifers and pick the ones that you want for a down payment of $500/hd. We will use the “You Pick ‘Em, We Breed ‘Em” protocol. You pick the semen and we do all of the work. You pick up your bred heifers on October 1st, 2025. If the heifer is open, we refund the $500!! No risk to you, just Pick ‘Em!!
The only costs you have above the purchase price is the Semen and Synchronizing cost. Sexed Semen may be available upon request and you may make arrangements to keep the heifers at our place beyond October 1st, 2025.
Thank you for 33 years! From our family to yours, we sincerely thank you for your business and support. We consider every relationship a partnership and we will do our best to continue to nurture your trust and respect.
