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08. STRIVING FOR BALANCE BIG COWS DON’T EQUAL BIG RETURNS RETHINKING GRAZING STRATEGIES
View from the Board by Dan Warner
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04. 10. 14. 18.
DRIVING RANCH ECONOMICS, CREATING DEMAND REDUCING RISK WITH GENOMIC TESTING
From the Corner Office by Harold Bertz by Laura Handke by Laura Handke by Laura Handke
MINERAL MATTERS
Data Bulletin by Sarah Mumm
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BULL TRANSFERS
Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Camille Hennerberg
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THE PATHWAY TO THE CATTLE BUSINESS
Junior Connection by Lincoln Martin
COVER PHOTO BY ANGELA VESCO EDITOR LAURA HANDKE
HAROLD BERTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR haroldb@gelbvieh.org
TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR tom@gelbvieh.org
WESS ANGLIN COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST wess@gelbvieh.org
MALERIE MARKLEY GELBVIEH MEDIA PRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org
MARTHA MOENNING MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR martha@gelbvieh.org
MORGAN HAUGER COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR morgan@gelbvieh.org
DAN WARNER, PRESIDENT BEAVER CITY, NEB. • 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com
STUART JARVIS, VICE PRESIDENT PHILLIPSBURG, KAN. • 785.543.8120 bararrow@ruraltel.net EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION STAFF
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MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org
SHIANNA OCKEN REGISTRY COORDINATOR shianna@gelbvieh.org
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AFROM THE CORNER OFFICE
STRIVING FOR BALANCE
by Harold Bertz, Executive Director
pril showers bring May flowers was a statement my grandmother made often in the spring – here’s hoping we all have many flowers in May due to timely, saturating rains this month! This issue of Gelbvieh World has several articles preparing us for the grazing season ahead. The science of matching cattle to their environment has always fascinated me, and I have been truly blessed to visit many ranches that have achieved a balance that is good for the environment and profitable for the rancher. At most ranches I can visualize what the cattle will look like by merely examining the pasture conditions and diversity of plants, especially my own ranch.
Creating abundant, nutritious forage for cattle is a challenging task, equally as challenging as developing the cattle that can utilize that forage to create milk, pounds of gain or both. Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders have the unique opportunity to add both a productive cow base that thrive on forages AND calves that excel in intensified feeding systems while amplifying end product merit to the industry. This is no small task but one that Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle are uniquely qualified to accomplish.
The balancing act of creating females that excel in their environment while achieving premiums at the packing plant has been the industry conundrum for years. At what level do we focus our
attention on maternal and at what level do we focus our attention on terminal? Seedstock producers should challenge themselves to focus on both, at levels to enact change in the beef supply through the genetics of the bulls they sell. A big challenge to be sure.
As a breed, where are we on the maternal traits our bulls are presenting to the industry? The following graphs track 20 years of progress of our EPDs for Milk, Stayability and Heifer Pregnancy. All these traits are important for a commercial rancher’s success. These genetic trends indicate we continue to gain ground on creating the right females to meet the environmental demands, breed quickly for an extended lifetime
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Is there work still to be done, absolutely. Most economic data points to the length of time a cow can remain in a herd productively as the number one profit point for ranchers. We must continue to demand fertility out of our female population. I have been very impressed in my Gelbvieh travels with the scrotal circumference and correctness in the bull population. Though old “cowboy” logic, these physical
characteristics point towards extra fertility in daughters. We must continue to focus on these foundation maternal traits to stay at the front of the pack and extend our lead.
“EXTRA VALUE IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THESE EXTRA POUNDS BUT LET’S MAKE SURE WE PRODUCE POUNDS OF GOLD NOT POUNDS OF LEAD.”
-Harold Bertz
Where are we on the end product traits? The graphs presented show our 20-year progress in carcass ribeye, carcass weight and marbling. In today’s environment of larger carcasses, our progress in ribeye and carcass weight is admirable and important. Extra value is achieved through these extra pounds but let’s make sure we produce pounds of gold not pounds of lead. Marbling and quality grade continue to be the defining factor in end product value and customer satisfaction. Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle have made huge strides in marbling over the past 20 years, but the curve must continue to move upward to achieve greater relevance in the industry.
The Gelbvieh and Balancer female will continue to be and become an even more
important part of the American beef herd. As breeders we must continue to push the needle for end product value of the calves from these great females. Finding a balance in cattle that excel on the forage available in our environment and ring the bell on carcass premiums should be our driving goal each day. I hope each of you takes time to smell the flowers this spring and I look forward to seeing you down the road.F
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
HURRY! COMPLETE YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS TODAY
Completing annual herd assessments is an important part of being an AGA member. Although the deadline for annual herd assessments has passed, assessments still need to be completed for the herd to be in good standing with the association. All females 13 months of age and older should either be assessed or disposed of as part of the total herd reporting process. One assessment is tied to one registration credit to register the female’s progeny. The credit also allows members to transfer the animal(s) as well as report performance information. Herd assessments received after March 15, 2025, are charged a late penalty according to the following fee schedule:
1-30 days = 5 percent late penalty
31-60 days = 10 percent late penalty
60+ days = 15 percent late penalty
If you have not already completed your 2025 herd assessments, you are encouraged to do so via the AGA Online Registry Service. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 if you need any assistance in completing this process.
TRANSFERRING ANIMALS
When transferring animals to their new owner, it is important that the animal(s) ends up in the appropriate account on the AGA Online Registry Service. If you are unsure whether a buyer has an AGA number, simply click the blank box next to the buyer field. This will pull up a separate window to enter the buyer’s zip code and then click “Find Profiles”.
Review the list of members and non-members and once the correct account is found, check the box to the left of the member number. If the buyer does not already have a profile within the registry “Click to create new profile” at the very bottom of the page.
For assistance transferring animals, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
CALL FOR SALE REPORTS
AGA is excited to share your sale success! The association publishes sale reports in Gelbvieh World and on Gelbvieh.org. To share a sale report, email Laura Handke at laura@gelbvieh. org.
ELECTRONIC CHECKS NOW AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce that electronic checks are now available as a convenient method for members to pay their account balances. Offering this option will provide greater flexibility and convenience for our members.
Credit cards and the fees associated with them have become a standard part of business operations. A company has two options when credit cards are used: absorb the fees and raise prices for services rendered to compensate for them, or pass these fees on to the customer by adding a charge for every credit card transaction. Since AGA began accepting credit cards, it has been absorbing these fees. This has become a significant line-item expense in the AGA’s budget.
A 3.5% fee will be assessed for all credit and debit card transactions made online or over the phone. The start date for these fees will be February 17, 2025. We understand this change may present some inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
To provide alternatives and accommodate our members, we will continue to accept mailed checks as well as offering an electronic check option when you provide your bank account and routing number. No different than credit card payments, this option is now available both online and over the phone. This payment method does not incur any additional fees.
The AGA remains committed to providing excellent service to our members while ensuring the sustainability of our organization. Should you have any questions or require assistance with the electronic check payment process, please contact us at info@gelbvieh.org or by calling 303-465-2333.
WISHING TAWNIE DEJONG, JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR, A WARM FAREWELL
Join us in wishing Tawnie a warm farewell as she embarks on the next chapter of her life. Tawnie joined AGA in the spring of 2024 and wrapped her time with the association on February 28, 2025. During her time, Tawnie was a valued team member. Her leadership of youth activities and coordination of our annual convention were appreciated. Good luck in the future, Tawnie.
AVIEW FROM THE BOARD
DRIVING RANCH ECONOMICS, CREATING DEMAND
by Dan Warner, AGA President
s we are preparing to go to grass here on the ranch in the next 30 days or so, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible opportunity that exists in the cattle market today. With record low cattle numbers and strong consumer demand, we’re seeing record breaking prices in both the feeder and fat markets. We, like all of our members, are always looking for ways to top the market, create a feeder calf buyers fight over and an end product that consumers demand.
On every ranch, the process of meeting all three of those goals starts with our mating strategies for the year and capitalizing on superior genetics. However, there are wins you can gain between calving and spring turnout that help calves meet their genetic potential through weaning and the feedlot.
Herd health. Herd health. Herd health. On both the front side of calving and after calves are on the ground, we’re in a position to create a better, more resilient calf through good management practices.
A cow’s immunity doesn’t cross the placenta. Immunity from cow to calf is a passive transfer in the form of colostrum that is only available during the first 24 hours of a calf’s life. So if that calf fails to nurse in those first 24 hours, the sooner the better, it fails to get the antibodies it needs to get off to a good start. The time it takes for a calf to get up and nurse after birth is one of the most critical factors in its success.
We also need to be thinking about vaccination protocols. They are something that we can all make a plan for before calving begins so that we ensure no calf goes to grass unvaccinated. If you aren’t vaccinating, you’re behind the game, in capturing the genetic potential of your calves and cheating yourself and
future buyers out of performance down the line. We have to remember that the markets we are seeing today aren’t only driven by low cow herd numbers, they are driven by the demand of the end consumer. Everything we can do to make sure a calf reaches its genetic potential at slaughter or as a herd replacement bull or heifer is a strengthening weld in the links of our supply chain.
From a ranch perspective, documenting how we are setting calves up for success from the beginning is what buyers want to see. If we’re meeting a buyer’s requirements before we even begin to market calves, it gives us options. It’s way more attractive for these feeder calf buyers to direct buy cattle that have a management history. It also helps you build your ranch’s name with those buyers and create trust that you’ve got a good management platform that they feel comfortable buying from. If you don’t have a program, buyers aren’t going to be nearly as aggressive.
Dot your i’s and cross your t’s to make sure you’re compensated fairly for the investment you’ve made in your genetics and your operation.
Also, from a breeder’s perspective, we need to be
thinking about herd rebuild and focusing on genetics that are going to be suitable and marketable two years from now. We have to make sure we’re keeping the commercial customer and their customer…the consumer at the top of everything we’re doing.F
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REDUCING RISK WITH GENOMIC TESTING
by Sarah Mumm
n these challenging times in the beef business, we know that Gelbvieh breeders are always looking for tools to make their management decisions more efficient and accurate. One of the most widely used tools in the industry is Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs).
An EPD is an estimate of the genetic value of an animal as a parent for the next generation. It can predict the performance of an animal’s offspring compared to other calves in their contemporary group. All available information is used to predict an animal’s EPDs. This information includes the animal’s individual performance, as well as the performance of its progeny and grand progeny, along with any available genomic data.
Each EPD is accompanied by another equally important value, a corresponding accuracy. In an EPD listing, accuracy is often published below its corresponding EPD. Accuracy is defined as the strength of the relationship between a prediction (EPD) and an animal’s true genetic value. In other words, accuracy is an indicator of the reliability of an EPD. Accuracy is improved by the number of records on an animal’s performance and that of its descendants is added with genomic information. For example, a five-year-old bull with 90 calves would have EPDs of higher accuracy than a virgin yearling bull.
The accuracy number ranges from zero to one, with numbers closer to one being
more accurate. Although low-accuracy EPDs are less reliable than high-accuracy EPDs, EPDs remain the most powerful tool to describe an animal’s true genetic merit.
The addition of genomic data to EPD calculations has become widely used and well-known throughout the industry. The AGA offers two genomic DNA tests that can be ordered through the AGA’s Online Registry system – GGP-100k and the GGP-uLD. When the data on a genotype has been evaluated, it is reflected in the animals’ EPDs which will be highlighted in yellow. Both tests offer increased EPD accuracy, reduce risk, and increase the rate of genetic change.
The addition of genomic data to an EPD calculation is comparable to adding another source of information, such as progeny or pedigree records. For certain traits, this is equivalent to the amount of data an animal receives from an entire calf crop. Genomic data plays an important role for traits that are more difficult to obtain and provides more data and accuracy to those trait predictions earlier in an animal’s life.
EPDs on young animals with low accuracy can change a great deal over time. This possible change can add risk when producers use young animals in their breeding herds. The true merit of the genetics those young animals will pass to their offspring is basically unknown and remains unknown until several progeny
are produced. Confidence in an animal’s EPDs earlier in life means that producers can more reliably predict the performance outcomes of using unproven animals in their breeding herd.
DNA information is also valuable because it can be collected at birth or soon after and added to an animal’s EPD calculation right away, providing producers with a better understanding of that animal’s genetics at a younger age. Using this genomically enhanced information as a culling tool can help breeders decrease the generation interval in their herds, speeding the rate of genetic change. This is a benefit to producers because it allows more progress in their breeding goals in a shorter amount of time.
We must keep in mind that genomic information is not a replacement for phenotypic information on an animal. Genomic data is just another source of information to make an animal’s EPD estimations more accurate. Phenotypes are still needed to make GE EPD predictions as accurate as possible.F
BIG COWS BIG RETURNS don’t equal
by LAURA HANDKE
“HOW MANY POUNDS OF CALF ARE YOU WEANING VERSUS THE POUNDS OF COW YOU ARE MAINTAINING?”
-Ronald Scott
“I’m here to tell you, one of the most impactful trends over the past 50 years is the increase in the size of cattle,” Purina Animal Nutrition Director of Beef Cattle Technical Innovations
Ronald Scott told producers who attended the 2025 Cattleman’s College session Bigger Calves, What’s the Cost during the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow.
Scott addressed what he calls the “unintended consequences of growth”, helping producers to better understand the value of weight, not just in terms of cwt but in terms of feed consumption and red meat yield.
To begin the presentation, Scott shared a slide that compared finished cattle weights in 1990 to finished weights in 2020. The side-by-side comparison was eye opening, showing a 10-pound increase year-over-year.
But what are the producer, resource and industry costs of bigger cattle?
ANSWERING THE QUESTION
“How many of you weigh your cows,” Scott asked producers. “I’ve asked this question to literally thousands of cowcalf producers, and only about 20% know what their cows weigh.”
Research from the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) shows that as finished cattle weights go up, so too increases mature cow weight. Scott believes that the average cow weight in the U.S. today is around 1440 pounds.
“A lot of people say, “I have 1200-pound cows.” They don’t. I used to think I had 1200-pound cows at our research center. We don’t,” he laughs, adding that it’s hard to eyeball weights on a mature cow. Even more difficult, knowing how many pounds of grazed forage a cow is consuming.
“Your cows work for you. They’re factories or they’re employees. I think we have
the only multibillion dollar industry in the world where we don’t know how big our factories are or what our inputs are. We only know the output of what we are going to sell.”
The number one unintended consequence of not knowing the actual weights in your herd is the misallocation of resources. A bigger cow will meet her requirement at a lower percentage of body weight of her consumption, but meeting her requirement doesn’t stop her from eating. Bigger cows get all they want to eat when they are running with smaller cows.
The number two unintended consequence of not knowing actual weights of cows is overgrazing.
“How many of us are running the same number of cows grandpa did? If I’m running the same number of cows as my grandpa did, I should have bought one and a half times more acres to run cows on,” Scott said.
An animal unit is still considered 1000 pounds. How many cows weigh 1000 pounds?
BIG COWS DON’T ALWAYS EQUAL BIG WEANING WEIGHTS
The last unintended consequence of today’s mature cow weight: bigger cows are less efficient than smaller cows because they wean a lower percentage of their body weight.
Weaning weights haven’t changed in the past 20 years. Weaning weights matter, after all, that’s where we as cow-calf operators are making our money. But what matters more is the weaning ratio between the cow and her calf. How many pounds of calf are you weaning versus the pounds of cow you are maintaining?
As a cow’s mature weight increases, she becomes less efficient and weans a lower percentage of her body weight. Smaller cows have an easier time meeting that mark – 1200-pound cows that wean 600-pound calves aren’t that rare.
The difference in forage consumption for a cow that weighs 1200 pounds versus a cow that weighs 1600 pounds is about a ton and a half. Depending on how many of those 1600-pound cows make up your herd, that’s a lot of extra forage.
LOOKING AHEAD
“Will average cow weight reach 1500 pounds in 2030 and 1600 pounds in 2040? Unless something changes, they will. Will you have enough land to run 1600-pound cows,” Scott asked.
Feed efficiency and genetic monitoring is the answer. Scott told producers to meet in the middle.
“I wouldn’t be selecting the biggest heifers, and I wouldn’t want anyone to say that the Purina guy said to keep the small heifers. What I’m saying is that we need to do a better job of predicting mature cow weight,” he said.
FRAME SCORING HEIFERS
Scott says that he sees a disconnect between weaning weight and mature body weight when selecting replacement heifers; it’s a problem the industry, as a whole needs, to work on. The disparity makes frame scoring every replacement heifer a selection criteria producers should be implementing.
Frame scoring yearling heifers that are sorted for replacements is an opportunity we can use across the industry to create a more uniform herd and reduce mature cow weight. Using the frame score, producers can predict mature height and weight of a heifer when she reaches maturity.
As we look at rebuilding the U.S. cowherd, mature cow weight should be something we all have an eye on.
“We cull cows for poor production, shouldn’t we also be culling cows for eating too much,” Scott asked? “Matching your cows to your resources is something we all know we need to do and that starts with knowing how big our cows are.” F
AREGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS BULL TRANSFERS
by Camille Hennerberg
s sale season comes to a close, you may be wondering how to transfer your sale animals into their new owners’ posession on the AGA registry service. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
PLACING A BULL IN YOUR TRANSFER QUEUE
1. Log into your AGA Online Registry Service account.
2. Locate and select the “Herd” tab. There are another series of tabs that will help organize your animals by sex as well as age to conveniently locate a bull within your inventory.
3. Notice the columns of grey boxes to the right of each animal; View, Edit, Transfer, Dispose, Not for Sale.
4. Simply locate the animal(s) being transferred and select “Transfer”. When doing so, the button will turn from grey to white and read “Queued”. This means the animal has been added to your transfer queue and is awaiting buyer information.
5. Locate and select the red arrow on the left work menu that reads “Work Queues”.
6. From this drop down, select the green arrow that reads “Transfers.”
PLACING THE BUYER INFORMATION ON THE ANIMAL(S).
The following screen will show you each animal that you have selected to be transferred. Each animal’s registration number, birth date, tattoo and sex are listed within each section to differentiate for those who may be sending animals to multiple buyers within the same process. If you are transferring all animals within the transfer queue to the same buyer locate the section at the top of the screen asking for the buyer information. If you are transferring animals to multiple buyers within the same transfer queue enter the details for each animal individually.
Only enter information in the top section if all animals
within the queue are going to the same buyer.
Once you have identified your buyer, locate the white box under “% Transferred”. If you are transferring the animal completely to the buyer, enter 100. If you are retaining ownership of the animal in any capacity, you will enter the percentage this buyer possesses; 50%, 33%, etc. Finally, be sure the transfer date matches their purchase date. Once the transfer details have been entered according to the sale, location, and date select “Validate” under each animal’s transfer detail section. If all details turn GREEN, simply select the preference of the buyer regarding the registration
certificate; “Mail to Buyer”, “Email to Buyer”, and “No Certificate Requested.” The option to email a digital certificate to the buyer is only made possible if the buyer has an email address on file with the AGA. If an error appears, contact the AGA office directly for assistance.
HOW DO I LOCATE MY BUYER’S MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER NUMBER?
In the white box beneath “Buyer,” you will enter the AGA member number of
the individual you wish to transfer the animal to. If you do not know their AGA number or if they are not a member of the association, simply click “Search for Buyer”.
On this screen, you will be prompted to enter the buyer’s zip code and select “Find Profiles”. This will initiate a search for any individual/ranch that has purchased Gelbvieh or Balancer animals in the past. If the buyer is found within that list, simply click the box to the left of their
name. If the buyer does not appear, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “Click to Create a new Profile”. You will be prompted to enter their mailing address creating a non-member number for said buyer.
We encourage you to take advantage of the tools that are available to each member of the AGA. If you have any questions, please call the AGA at 303465-2333. We are always happy to help!F
GRAZING STRATEGIES rethinking
by LAURA HANDKE
Eric Bailey, Associate Professor and Beef Cattle Specialist at the University of Missouri, is an advocate for rethinking the grazing season in the name of profitability, resilience and, ultimately, sustainability. He told producers at the 2025 Cattleman’s College that he doesn’t advocate for less hay feeding, he advocates for no hay feeding.
His insights aren’t classroom theory either, a Missouri cattleman himself, Bailey and his wife own and operate a custom grazing business in central Missouri. He walks the talk he shares with other cattle producers across the country and his work is directly attributed to more than $84 million dollars of economic benefit to Missouri producers through his innovative grazing schools.
Economic inefficiencies in both the hay market and hay production paradigm drive Bailey’s approach to year-round grazing through the use of stockpiled forage and supplementation.
“Hay is always overvalued relative to what it is. There is no resilience in hay business models,” he told producers in San Antonio at the 2025 National Cattleman’s Beef Association Conference and Tradeshow. “In 2018, we watched $30 a bale fescue become $100 a bale fescue in a few short months because of drought.”
Quality is also a driver Bailey cited, adding that the common practice –the needed practice to ensure enough tonnage for winter feeding – is to allow hay to mature into the summer months. He shared a University of Tennessee study that demonstrated just how much that production practice is costing producers on the back end.
In the study, fescue from the same field was harvested on three different dates. The first cutting was harvested on May 3 and provided a high-quality feed. Calves consumed 13 pounds per day and gained about 1.4 pounds per day.
However, as the harvest was delayed to May 14 and then May 25, mere 11-day
intervals, the quality of the hay decreased dramatically.
By the final harvest, the calves consumed only 8.6 pounds per day and gained less than half a pound per day. This decline in nutritive value, from 68% to 56% TDN (total digestible nutrients), highlights the challenges of relying on hay, especially untested, later harvested hay, as a primary feed source.
DIVERSIFYING GRAZING STRATEGIES
Bailey argues that producers should consider alternative methods to utilize spring flushes of grass. Instead of stockpiling excess grass as hay, he suggests reducing cow stocking rates and allocating resources to secondary enterprises. For example, a 100-cow operation could run 50 to 60 cows and supplement with stockers during the spring. The practice works even better,
vulnerable to drought risk, elevated feed prices and the need to sell cattle at depressed prices,” he explained. “Flexible grazing units that can be moved off the farm quickly with minimal financial loss creates both resource and financial resilience for your ranch.”
The strategy involves diversifying grazing practices to maximize the value of available forage rather than baled forage.
A common practice in the cattle industry is to stockpile grass in the spring, only to find that there is an abundance of grass for about 90 days, followed by a shortage for the remainder of the year. By reducing the number of cows and allocating more acres per cow during the rest of the year, producers can ensure a consistent supply of high-quality forage.
For instance, instead of maintaining three acres per cow year-round, an operation could allocate three acres per cow during the spring and then increase this to six acres per cow for the rest of the year. This approach allows for better management of resources and reduces the need for hay.
“HAY IS ALWAYS OVERVALUED RELATIVE TO WHAT IT IS.”
- Eric Bailey
he says, when the stockers are hold overs from fall calving and no new cattle are introduced into the system for biosecurity purposes. Another strategy Bailey promotes is partnering with neighbors to create cooperative grazing arrangements for their cattle.
The strategy optimizes land use while reducing cost and reliance on hay. It turns a “brittle” system reliant on hay (if purchased) and fuel prices into a “resilient” system reliant on the stockpile a producer is able to allocate.
“Devoting 100% of carrying capacity to cow-calf production makes you
Bailey has also explored the concept of “double stocking” or “intensive early stocker” grazing strategies, which involve grazing the same number of calves in half the time for better weight gains. This method, inspired by practices in the Flint Hills of Kansas, focuses on maximizing the nutritional value of tall fescue during its peak growth period in the spring.
Wrapping his presentation, Bailey notes that every operation is different with access to different resources. His message: figure out how to best utilize those resources, make them more resilient and, in turn, make your ranching enterprise more resilient and agile.
“Think about your resources,” Bailey concludes. “Go home and think critically not just about the acres you have access to but how many pounds of forage your acres produce, when that forage comes and how you can creatively use every pound of it.”F
DTHE PATHWAY TO THE CATTLE BUSINESS
by Lincoln Martin, AGJA Director
o you remember the thing that hooked you on cattle?
For me, it was my first Junior Classic in Waterloo, Iowa where we were met with so many friendly faces. While I loved being in the ring with my heifer, the thing that stood out to me was sitting around the barn practicing for the quiz bowl contest or having a water gun fight with my new friends.
For U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, FFA convinced her that agriculture was her passion. In an interview on RFD-TV, Secretary Rollins said she attributed her success to three things: God, her single mother and FFA.
One of the greatest challenges I hear my family talk about is finding good people to work - particularly in the agriculture industry. I realize I’m just starting my journey to my professional career, but it seems to me an easy way to make sure we have plenty of quality people to fill those roles, is to support organizations like the AGJA, FFA and 4-H.
The lessons we learn in those groups are invaluable and are great places for young people to become interested in the agriculture industry. The AGJA offers so many learning opportunities to acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
While the hook may be the competition of showing a heifer to land at the backdrop, there are many other opportunities. AGJA provides members with an advantage. As members, we have the ability to learn
skills like networking, leadership, and responsibility.
The Junior Classic is always a great time to network and meet new people, as I have experienced. After my many Junior Classic shows, I have gone away knowing new people and making new friends. Along with meeting new people, you can compete in numerous contests to gain experience in public speaking, and decision-making; I always gain valuable knowledge about the cattle industry.
Throughout the year, the AGJA hosts leadership opportunities like the IGS Summit. At this event, members are able to connect with other juniors from across multiple breeds to learn different leadership skills, as well as, more about the agricultural industry in different regions of the United States.
Every junior member knows the responsibility you gain with your project. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to ensure that your heifer is taken care of right. These skills don’t just apply to feeding cows or working hair. They are lifelong skills that transition into any endeavor.
Without even realizing it, my love of cattle and the AGJA has convinced me that agriculture is where I want to spend the rest of my life.
I’d challenge you, as someone who is also passionate about the cattle industry: How can you play a role in supporting AGJA?
Mentor a member. Sponsor a contest. Encourage your customers to get involved. Afterall, that young member may be the next person to make a difference in the agriculture industry!F
MINERAL MATTERS
by LAURA HANDKE
The most profitable thing a cowcalf operator can do is ensure every cow is putting a calf on the ground within a set timeframe every year. The timeline for next year’s calving success begins in the final period of gestation of this year’s calf crop.
Over the past couple of decades, considerable research has been devoted to the importance of micro and macro minerals and the roles they play in breed back, calf development and the overall health of a cow. In a recent discussion on the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, host Shaye Wanner and guest Russell Carroll, Cargill Animal Nutrition, broke down a few of the key aspects of a successful mineral program. No surprise to any rancher, at the top of the list was palatability and consumption – the best mineral in the world will not help your operation if your cattle won’t eat it.
“When it comes to mineral programs, the biggest challenge we run into is finding a product that cows will consume consistently throughout the year. The best mineral you can put in front of your cows is a mineral that they will eat; that formulation is going to look different if
you’re in Texas, where I live, or South Dakota,” Carroll says. “If we can get cows to eat a mineral consistently, not over consume or under consume, but really hit target intake, we can prevent a lot of the mineral deficiencies we see.”
WHY COWS NEED MINERAL
Minerals play an incredibly important role in cattle nutrition. They support various bodily functions such as growth, immune function, and reproduction, and are essential for maintaining reproductive health in both cows and bulls – ensuring fertility and the health required to produce healthy offspring.
Minerals are broadly categorized into two groups: macrominerals and microminerals.
Macrominerals, such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine, and sulfur, are needed in larger quantities and are crucial for skeletal development, energy production, and basic bodily functions.
Microminerals, including chromium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese,
selenium, and zinc, are required in smaller amounts but are equally vital for various physiological processes. An important, but sometimes overlooked micromineral, copper is essential for preventing anemia and de-pigmentation of hair. Equally important, selenium helps boost normal growth and fertility, helping to prevent disease challenges by contributing to the development of a healthy immune system.
Both calcium and phosphorus are common deficiencies seen in beef cattle. Calcium deficiencies can lead to weak and brittle bones while phosphorus deficiencies affect fertility and weaning weights.
MANAGING MINERAL INTAKE
As we look at pushing cattle to grass, high magnesium mineral is on the mind of most producers. A consideration, Carroll recommends keeping in mind is the fact that both phosphorus and magnesium are very bitter. When the concentration of either mineral is increased, palatability and, consequently, intake can suffer.
“If cattle aren’t consuming enough mineral, look at getting a lower phosphorus option,” he advises. “If cattle are over consuming, or they are in an area that is phosphorus deficient we’ll look at increasing. The same goes with magnesium, depending on the time of the year, and the state of the forage that will dictate how much magnesium we want in that mineral.”
Aside from ingredient composition and concentration, Carroll says mineral feeder placement is a huge consideration when evaluating intake. From not being able to easily find the mineral feeder to poor placement near water supply that essentially negates the effects of salt as an intake limiter, placement is critical to mineral management.
Weather and water quality can also influence consumption.
Carroll recommends testing water sources to determine a water source’s mineral levels for iron, sulfur and molybdenum, adding that a $30 water test can provide a good roadmap for a mineral program.
Separately, well water should be tested annually to establish mineral content, especially if breed back and settle rates are not where they should be.
PLANNING FOR CONSUMPTION AND COST
Carroll explains that one 50-pound bag of mineral has 200 servings in it. Simple math offers that one bag should last 20 cows around 10 days.
“If they are going through it in 7 days, we know that they are eating a little more than they should. And if it’s taking 15 days for them to go through a bag, we know that they aren’t consuming at the rate we would like them to,” he says. “Simple cowboy math can be really effective in helping to manage a mineral program on a day-to-day basis.”
Intake imbalance is costly, whether the cost is seen immediately in more mineral consumed – the cheaper of the two – or
when preg rates drop, the cost of a poorly managed mineral program is one that your bottomline will see.
Aaron Berger, University of Nebraska – Lincoln extension beef specialist recommends the following strategies:
1. Monitor Intake: Track how much mineral mix is being consumed to ensure it aligns with the target intake. This helps in adjusting the amount of salt added to control consumption.
THE SUCCESS OF A MINERAL PROGRAM DEPENDS ON ITS ABILITY TO MEET
THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF YOUR CATTLE WHILE BEING COSTEFFECTIVE AND EASY TO MANAGE.
ADDRESSING VARIABILITY IN MINERAL INTAKE
One of the challenges in managing freechoice minerals is the variability in intake among individual cows. This variability can be managed by ensuring adequate access to mineral feeders. When cows have to compete for mineral, dominant animals may consume more than their share, leaving timid cows with insufficient nutrients.
To address this, it’s important to provide enough mineral feeders so that all cows can access them without competition. This approach helps ensure that each cow meets its nutritional needs, reducing variability in mineral status across the herd.
COST-EFFECTIVE MINERAL PROGRAMS
2. Adjust Salt Levels: Increase salt in the mineral mix to reduce intake if cattle are consuming too much, or add palatable ingredients like molasses or distillers grains to increase intake if consumption is too low.
3. Optimize Feeder Placement: Place mineral feeders near water or loafing areas to encourage consumption, or move them to less accessible locations if intake needs to be reduced.
4. Provide Adequate Feeders: Ensure there are enough mineral feeders to prevent competition among cattle, aiming for one feeder per 30 cows in large pastures.
5. Evaluate Mineral Composition: Choose a mineral mix that addresses specific nutritional deficiencies in your area, such as zinc, copper, or selenium.
While managing mineral intake effectively is important, it’s equally crucial to consider the cost: effectiveness of your mineral program. The cost of a mineral program does not always correlate with its effectiveness. Producers should evaluate the composition of their mineral mix to ensure it meets their herd’s specific needs without over-supplementation.
Zinc and copper are commonly deficient in forage-based systems, making them essential components of any mineral program. Selenium levels may vary depending on the region, so it’s important to assess local selenium content when formulating a mineral mix.
Minerals are a cornerstone of a successful cattle program, and producers should consider the long-term benefits of investing in a well-planned mineral program. While it may require some initial adjustments and monitoring, the payoff in terms of improved fertility and herd health make a mineral program an important profitability driver. Ultimately, the success of a mineral program depends on its ability to meet the nutritional needs of your cattle while being cost-effective and easy to manage.F
The latest addition to the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) team, Camille Hennerberg has taken on the role of Registry/DNA Services Specialist. Camille brings a background in biochemistry and experience working in the Zoetis pilot lab to her new role.
Growing up on a dairy and beef farm near Diller, Nebraska, Camille was deeply involved in 4-H and FFA. She pursued her passion for science by earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Northwest Missouri State University.
INTRODUCING Camille Hennerberg: ENHANCING THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION
In her new role, Camille assists members with animal registrations, herd assessments, and DNA-related inquiries. She finds joy in interacting with members from across the country, learning more about the association, and exploring the other side of the beef industry.
Camille began her role on December 9th and has quickly become an integral part of the team.
“I enjoy interacting with members from all over and learning more about the association as a whole,” Camille shares. “It’s fascinating to see the other side of the beef industry, transitioning from a
As the American Gelbvieh Association continues to evolve and grow, so too grow the roles with in the association. Last fall, the board made the decision to add the role of Marketing Specialist to our team. With experience in extension education and a passion for the cattle industry, Wess
breeder’s perspective to the association side.”
With her biochemistry background, Camille is well-equipped to address genetic questions and ensure compliance with DNA testing requirements. Her enthusiasm and expertise will undoubtedly enhance the AGA’s mission to support the beef industry.
As the AGA continues to grow and serve its members, Camille’s dedication and knowledge will play a significant role in advancing the association’s goals. We welcome Camille to the team and look forward to her contributions in the years to come. F
AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION WELCOMES
Wess Anglin AS MARKETING SPECIALIST
Anglin checked the boxes for what our team was looking for to fill this new role and serve our membership.
Wess began his new role on January 2, jumping right into things at the Cattlemen’s Congress shows followed by the Denver Stock Show.
Wess is a native of Independence, Mississippi. He was raised on a commercial calf operation and involved with the Future Farmers of America (FFA) during his high school years.
Wess holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education from Mississippi
State University. Prior to joining the American Gelbvieh Association, he worked as a general extension agent in Tate County, Mississippi, where he handled a wide range of agricultural inquiries and projects.
To learn more and schedule a visit, reach out to Wess at wess@gelbvieh.org.
“I’m really excited to be working with the American Gelbvieh Association,” Wess shared. “My favorite part of the job is
working with breeders and commercial producers, helping them enhance their operations. It’s rewarding to see how our efforts benefit the entire industry.”
As Marketing Specialist, Wess will focus on building demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, leveraging his experience in extension work to engage with breeders and producers across the country. His role involves traveling to key events like bull sales and industry conventions, where he connects
Stepping into the Member and Youth Activities role for AGA, Martha Moenning brings a wealth of livestock showing, judging and a passion for youth development.
Growing up on a diversified farm in southeast Minnesota, Martha was immersed in agriculture from a young age. Her family’s operation included corn, soybeans, Hampshire Hogs, commercial Angus cattle, and a Simmental herd. This diverse background not only instilled in her a deep understanding of livestock but also a desire to give back to youth the way her mentors helped her.
Martha’s involvement in 4-H and FFA laid the foundation for her future roles.
with stakeholders and promotes the advantages of Gelbvieh genetics.
With his passion for the cattle industry and his educational background, Wess is well-positioned to make a significant impact in his new role. We welcome him to our team and look forward to seeing the positive contributions he will make to the American Gelbvieh Association.F
INTRODUCING Martha Moenning: NEW FACE OF GELBVIEH YOUTH PROGRAMS
She and her siblings showed dairy steer calves at their county fair, eventually transitioning to Simmental cattle. Her leadership skills were honed through serving on the junior board of the Simmental Association, where she served the last four years of her youth eligibility. Martha also led the junior board as president in her last year of eligibility.
An active member of the livestock judging teams at both Butler Community College and South Dakota State University, Martha is well equipped to lead the planning and development of AGJA activities and shows. .
Prior to joining the AGA, Martha worked as the Education and Outreach
Manager for the American Meat Science Association. Her responsibilities included educational development, outreach, and marketing communications.
“I am excited to join the AGA team because I was raised through junior livestock programs, and the opportunity to give back to those involved is something I foresee being extremely rewarding,” Martha shares.
Martha’s move to Lincoln, Nebraska, marks a new chapter in her career and a great addition to the AGA team.
Join us in welcoming Martha who officially began her role on March 24.F
COW FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT
THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION, TESTS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED AT A NEW LOW PRICE OF $20/HEAD!
Discover the Cow Power in your herd
Members will receive a special research price of $20 on a GGP 100k genomic test to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.
The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association, American Gelbvieh Foundation, and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.
Participants that submit mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $4 rebate per head.
Requirements:
DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project.
*This is a research project and DNA turnaround time, data processing, and other timelines within this project are not reflective of current AGA turnaround times.
For more information or to enroll in the project, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email dna@gelbvieh.org.
Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh
2025 Annual Production Sale
reported by SARAH HEINRICH
The Diamond D Annual Production Sale, held on February 20, 2025, was a success despite the challenging, frigid weather conditions. The event drew a sizable crowd and saw active internet bidding for both bulls and females. The sale featured Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls and heifers, with genetics from the JKGF All American J109 sire being particularly well-received with lots 1 and 2 topping the sale. Bulls and females were sold to buyers from eight states and Canada.
Auctioneer Jay Elfeldt cried the sale.
SALE HIGHLIGHTS
AVERAGE PRICES:
• 87.5 Bulls: $6,937
• 33 Bred Heifers: $4,515
TOP SELLING BULLS
Here are the top-selling bulls from the sale:
• Lot 2: $28,000 - DDGR Black Tie 46M, born March 19, 2024, sired by JKGF All American J109 and out of DCHD GBG Crown Royal 117C. Purchased by Rippe Gelbvieh, Fairbury, Neb.
• Lot 1: $12,500 (½ possession and ½ semen interest)DDGR Hercules 20M, born March 10, 2024, sired by
JKGF All American J109 and out of CCRO Leverage 3214A. Purchased by Turkey Creek Gelbvieh, Irene, S.D.
• Lot 60: $15,000 - DDGR Captain Morgan 67M, born March 26, 2024, sired by JKGF Chief F810 and out of DDGR Resilient 275D. Purchased by Elk Creek Gelbvieh, Piedmont, S.D.
• Lot 26: $15,000 - DDGR Commander 17M, born March 7, 2024, sired by JKGF All American J109 and out of RWG Grand Plan 9420 ET. Purchased by Neal Voss, Bruning, Neb.
• Lot 10: $13,000 - DDGR Ransom 4M, born February 29, 2024, sired by JRI Esquire 254G230 ET and out of MCCA Halls Crossing 024H. Purchased by Dale Gasho, Beach, N.D.
• Lot 53: $11,000 - DDGR Bushwacker 52M, born March 21, 2024, sired by JKGF All American J109 and out of BNC At Ease A357. Purchased by Jason Wehri, Hebron, N.D.
TOP SELLING BRED HEIFER
• Lot 96: $5,750 - DDGR Sheba 31L, sired by BNC At Ease A357 and out of DCSF Post Rock Captain 153Z2, bred to JKGF All American J109. Purchased by Little Sioux Gelbvieh, Milford, Iowa.
SALE REPORTS
Lazy TV Ranch 44th Annual Bull Sale: A Successful Event
reported by WENDY THORSTENSON
Vaughn & Wendy Thorstenson, Brian & DeDee Begeman, Levi & Gina Goetz were proud to present an exceptional offering of Balancer®, SimAngus and Angus bulls on March 1, 2025, at the Lazy TV Ranch in Selby, South Dakota. The 44th Annual Lazy TV Ranch Bull Sale was well-attended, with active bidding from 85% repeat customers, resulting in bulls being sold into nine states.
• Total Yearling Bulls Sold: 187
• Average Price for All Yearling Bulls: $7,240
• Balancer Yearling Bulls: 124, averaging $7,353
• SimAngus Yearling Bulls: 39, averaging $6,903
• Angus Yearling Bulls: 25, averaging $7,480
NOTABLE LOTS SOLD: High-selling lots are as follows:
• Lot 2: Black Balancer, Lazy TV Bullet Proof M301, sold to Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, KS, for $19,000. This bull is a son of GRU Kill Shot 887K.
• Lot 3: Black Balancer, Lazy TV Historic M145, sold to Larry Thompson, Glenham, SD, for $16,000. This bull is a son of Varilek Historic 1017 02.
Elayne and Bernel Appledorn, Gladstone, N.D., discuss the Balancer offering with Tom Strahm, American Gelbvieh Association commercial marketing director.
• Lot 1: Black Balancer, Lazy TV Collaborative M583, sold to John Haefner, Mound City, SD, for $15,000. This bull is a son of Lazy TV Collaborative K451.
• Lot 8: Black Balancer, Lazy TV Architect M303, sold to Dale Gasho, Beach, ND, for $14,500. This bull is a son of S Architect 9501.
• Lot 15: Black Balancer, Lazy TV Architect M491, sold to Greg Thompson, Glenham, SD, for $14,500. This bull is also a son of S Architect 9501.
• Lot 145: Red Balancer, Lazy TV Homemade M326, sold to Raile Cattle Company, Saint Francis, KS, for $14,500. This bull is a son of Lazy TV Homemade G420.
• Lot 148: Red Balancer, Lazy TV Homemade M216, sold to Richard Jore, Watford City, ND, for $13,500. This bull is also a son of Lazy TV Homemade G420.
• Lot 102: Black SimAngus, Lazy TV Galileo M602, sold to Pat Thorstenson, Selby, SD, for $14,000. This bull is a son of TRIF Galileo 204K.
• Lot 212: Angus, Lazy TV Gold Mine 4175, sold to Darwin Aman, Eureka, SD, for $11,000. This bull is a son of Hart Gold Mine 2538.
Delbert Raile of Raile Cattle Company, Saint Francis, KS, purchased the highselling red Balancer bull.
Future Foundation
BY BUILDING OUR
MEMBER EDUCATION | RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT | YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows, and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.
Donations made to the Foundation may be designated to a specific purpose: scholarship, research, AGF Junior Investment Fund or AGF Endowment Fund.
Visit Gelbvieh.org/Foundation or contact a member of the AGF board of directors for more information on AGF projects and opportunities for giving.
CURRENT & ONGOING PROJECTS SPONSORED BY AGF:
• Cow Power Female Genotyping Project
• 2024 AGJA Way Out West Classic Sponsor
• AGJA Scholarships
• Carcass Data Collection Project
• AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest
& Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop Bulls
Heifers for sale Private Treaty
Bar Arrow Cattle Company
Stuart Jarvis
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, Kan. 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785-543-8120
Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net
MINNESOTA
“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”
John & Carla Shearer
S Gelbvieh 620.628.4621
David
SwenSon Gelbvieh
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net
620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)
Polled • Purebred • Red • Black Dean Swenson 17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536
MISSOURI
Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle
Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, Mo. 64832 • 417-842-3225 • 417-529-0081(cell)
BREEDERS CORNER
www.kickinghorseranch.com
6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, N.D. 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)
Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com
Rob Arnold Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®
Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, N.D. • 701-663-7266
Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701-320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com
Cell: 605-620-0023
Cell: 605-860-1237
Email: rthull@msn.com Duane, Rhonda, Kristyne, Jordan, Brooke Thull Oldham, South Dakota
605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net
EVENTS OF INTEREST
APRIL 2025
APRIL 5 CIRCLE S RANCH 18TH ANNUAL “GOING TO GRASS” PRODUCTION SALE, CANTON, KAN.
APRIL 12 2025 KNOLL CREST FARM SPRING BULL & FEMALE SALE
APRIL 26 HEART OF AMERICA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE AND ELITE HEIFER FUTURITY SALE
MAY 2025
MAY 10 BUTLER CREEK FARM POWER IN THE BLOOD FALL BORN FEMALE, EMBRYO & SEMEN SALE, ANGUSLIVE.COM
MAY 23-25 AGJA EASTERN REGIONAL SHOW, BARDSTOWN, KY.
MAY 30-JUNE 1 AGJA WESTERN REGIONAL SHOW, SEWARD, NEB.
JUNE 2025
JUNE 23-27 GRAND OLE GELBVIEH JUNIOR CLASSIC, LEBANON, TENN.
JULY 2025
JULY 20-23 THE SUMMIT IGS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
OCTOBER 2025
OCT. 24 T BAR S CATTLE CO. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE BULL SALE, BILLINGS, MO.
DECEMBER 2025
DEC. 5 2025 KNOLL CREST FARM TOTAL PERFORMANCE BULL SALE
Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.
Editor’s Note:
If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to laura@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.
308-530-3900 (Scott) • 308-530-2720 (Austin) cedartopranch@yahoo.com • Facebook: Cedar Top Ranch
Eldon & Kathy Starr 210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, NE 69163 bullbarn@bullbarn.com • 800-535-6173 www.bullbarn.com