January 2023 Gelbvieh World

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REGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS 2023 HERD ASSESSMENTS

by Jake W. Renner, M.S.

New year, new records! We cannot express the importance of practicing Total Herd Reporting (THR) as a member of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Aside from health and sale records, birth weights and transfer data it’s essential to keep your herd inventory up to date within the AGA Online Registry Service as well. For females this starts each year with administering Herd Assessments on those females 13 months of age or older. This annual $25 per head fee acts as a one-rate, one-stop shop that provides the opportunity for members to administer records on the female’s calf including disposal and transfers. Herd assessments are now open until the deadline of March 15, 2023, in the AGA Online Registry Service.

ACCESSING YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS:

You’ll want to log into your account and locate and select “Herd Mgmt” on the left-hand side of your screen. From the drop-down menu provided select “Inventory”. Once in the inventory you will have access to all the females currently listed as Active under your ownership along with any others that may be associated with your account if you are listed as the Cooperator ID for another herd.

You’ll notice a variety of tabs listed horizontally at the top of the following screen. It’s important to recognize the difference between these tabs so you know which females are listed under each.

Tabs showing “Assessed”, followed by a year (2021, 2020, 2019 etc.) signify females that have already been assessed for the year listed. For examples, if the tab reads “Assessed 2021”, by clicking on that tab you will be provided a list of females that have already been assessed for the year 2021.

The tab reading “Assessment Age” designates females that need to be assessed for the current year. If a female is missing a herd assessment for any reason from a previous year, you must contact the AGA to place the proper records on the female(s).

Assessed- “Year” = Females Assessed for that year.

Assessment Age = Females waiting to be assessed for the current year (2023).

COMPLETING HERD ASSESSMENTS AND CULLING COWS/ HEIFERS:

As you view the list of females under the “Assessment Age” tab, you will notice a variety of options available to update the records of all currently active females including placing the assessment, disposing cull cows, and recording exposure data to sires for the 2023 calf crop.

To dispose of a female, click on the small grey icon to the right of the female that looks like a trash can. Using the dropdown menu provided, select the disposal code/reason that best describes why this specific female is no longer in your herd. Once a selection has been made, you’ll want to be sure to select the green checkmark to lock in your disposal code. It is important to remember that disposal of a cow due to transfer into your commercial herd in an attempt to avoid registering a calf for that year is discouraged. If the female moves from the registered inventory to the commercial herd in one year and is asked to be placed back into the active inventory to register a calf in a following year, she will be required to pay for the years she was not active per the AGA rules in keeping consistent records on all animals as part of practicing total herd reporting. To keep our data as honest and accurate as possible, please record all calves born throughout the year.

To place the herd assessment on females that are forecasted as dam’s of 2023 calves to be registered, simply click the 2023 button found to the left of each female’s details under the “Assess For” tab. If you do not have any females to dispose of and wish to complete the 2023 herd assessments for all females listed under the “Assessment Age” tab, click the “Complete Yearly HAS Process-Assess all for 2023” button found in the top right corner of the screen. You will be asked if you are sure you want to assess

all females. By selecting to continue and move forward you are agreeing to pay the associated fee of $25 (if processed before March 15) for each female listed on the “Assessment Age” tab at that time.

If there are boxes under the “Heifer Exposed?” tab, simply clarify whether that particular female will be registering a calf a 2023 that was conceived AI (Artificial Insemination), PE (Pasture Exposed), or NO (Not Exposed). If the female was not exposed to a bull but will

remain in the herd, be sure to select the “NO” box. You’ll notice once the AI and/ or PE boxes are checked the female will receive a 2023 button to the left of her details for selection to place the 2023 herd assessment. You are able to select both AI and PE if the female was exposed to sire’s using both methods.

TO RECORD EXPOSURE DATA:

Recording Exposure data on female can be beneficial for multiple reasons

including the convenience of recording the sire’s registration number and dates associated with sire exposure at the same time as the herd assessment, as well as eliminate the need to enter the sires registration number when you are ready to register the 2023 calves.

If the female was exposed naturally to a sire, you’ll select the PE button and enter the bull’s registration number along with the date the bull was put in with those females as well as the date he was

removed. Be sure to select the green check mark to the right of those details after entering. If you accidentally select PE and need to return to the main screen to dispose, or select AI simply click the red “X” button to the right.

If the female was AI’d, you’ll want to select the AI button to the right of the females details and enter the sire’s registration number along with the date the female was AI’d.

As always, if you ever run into problems, or have questions please contact the AGA office 303-465-2333 or email info@ gelbvieh.org. We are happy to help!

If you need to request a printed herd assessment form, please contact the office at your earliest convenience to allow time for those forms to be printed, mailed, completed and returned before the March 15, 2023 deadline to avoid late fees. F

JUNIOR CONNECTION CONVENTION REFLECTIONS

by Rachelle Anderson, Ex-Officio

Ihad the pleasure of attending the (AGA)52nd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. From positive debates on breed rules and regulations, interesting and informative presentations from livestock industry professionals, a tour of Churchill Downs, and great conversations throughout the week, the AGA convention did not disappoint.

For most of the week, I spent my time at the registration table checking in eager and excited Gelbvieh breeders. We started out the week, on Wednesday, with the opening session and a social at the spire, which is the top floor of the Hyatt that overlooks downtown Louisville. There wasn’t a dull moment, as the entire night was spent by breeders chatting away amongst each other. Thursday presented itself with a tour of Churchill Downs where we had the opportunity

to learn about the history of the track, horses, and the Kentucky Derby. Later that day was the Bull Pen Session where breeders spent the night networking, enjoying great food, and watching the National Finals Rodeo. We wrapped up convention at the awards banquet on Friday honoring the achievements and accomplishments of our breed and its members. The Commercial Breeder of the Year, Breeder of the Year, and AGA Hall of Fame honors were presented, as well as the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Contest results were announced.

The various committee meetings were spread throughout the week with progressive conversations on how to make the AGA and the Gelbvieh breed the best it can be for all ages and sizes of operations. These committees include breed improvement, breed promotion, member education, national sale,

national show, finance, and rules & bylaws. Other session included the AGF session, Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup, and Kentucky Agriculture Spotlight, as well as a Neogen workshop and registry workshop.

This experience has opened my eyes to the types of in-depth discussions taking place in this breed. Any junior who wants to be more involved in not only our breed, but the livestock industry, would benefit greatly from attending the AGA convention.

The topics discussed don’t only affect the adult association today, but the future of the association for our juniors. As a Gelbvieh breeder and a junior association member let your voice and opinion be heard by attending industry events like the AGA Convention. The Gelbvieh breed has come a long way from the beginning and continues to stive for excellence.F

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2023 INTERNATIONAL YEAR CODE

The 2023 international code is “L”. All 2021-born calves registered with the AGA must use the letter “L” in the tattoo.

WANTED: SALES REPORTS

Don’t forget to send the AGA your sale reports. Sale reports are featured in the Gelbvieh World and are posted online on the AGA website under the Marketing tab. Email sale reports to Megan Underwood, AGA communications coordinator, at meganunderwood@gelbvieh.org.

HERD ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE

Annual herd assessments are now available on the AGA Online Registry Service. Completed herd assessments are due March 15, 2023. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 with any questions.

CALL FOR AGJA ALL-AROUND WINNER AWARD DONOR

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association seeks heifer donation to be presented to the All-Around Contest winner of the AGJA Junior Classic. To learn more, contact Jake Renner, AGA youth and membership activities coordinator, by calling 303-465-2333.

NEW MEMBERS

The AGA would like to recognize these new members to the AGA and AGJA in November and December 2022. We welcome you to the Gelbvieh associations!

AGA

David Gunn, Forest, Miss.

AE Rock-N-Cattle, Burrton, Kan.

Jim & Katherine Stewart, Holdrege, Neb. Mohl Ranch, Saltillo, Texas

Haycraft Land & Cattle LLC., Clarkson, Ky.

AGJA

Eliza Grace Foster, Hammond, La.

Makaelynn Wood, Brockwell, Ark.

Jackson Skouby, Hartsburg, Mo.

Cayley Grable, Troy, Kan.

Saige Blubaugh, Burrton, Kan.

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52 ND ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Convention

The 52nd Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention kicked off December 7, 2022, in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. AGA members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® enthusiasts from across the country convened to conduct business of the association, gain knowledge on industry related topics, and enjoy networking with fellow producers.

The event opened Wednesday afternoon at the opening general session which featured the president’s address by 2022 AGA President Klint Sickler, and the state of the association address by Megan Slater, AGA executive director. The afternoon was also filled with committee meetings including the breed improvement committee meeting where attendees were joined virtually by Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics consultant. Dr. Weaber gave a presentation on beef x dairy systems as well as the importance of data collection including use of proper disposal codes and reproductive data, maternal trait development and the evolution of the stayability EPD. In addition, Dr. Weaber spoke on how utilizing genotypes on the entire cow herd can help provide more informed breeding decisions.

To wrap up day one, members gathered on the top floor of the

Hyatt Regency Louisville for an evening social and great view of the city.

Day two began with the Kentucky Agriculture Spotlight where attendees heard from two of Kentucky’s agriculture leaders. Keith Rogers, chief of staff for Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture began the morning speaking about Kentucky’s long history of agriculture within the state. Dave Maples, executive vice president of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association then spoke about the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association unique ground beef program.

Later in the morning, convention attendees “saddled up” and loaded tour buses for the Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs, home of “the greatest two minutes in sports”. A guided tour of the grounds included a history of the race, dating back to 1872, and unique traditions that remain a part of the race today. Time to explore the two-story Kentucky Derby Museum and lunch at the Derby Café rounded out the convention tour for the day.

Jam-packed with education and information, Thursday also offered

attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, Jordan Thomas, Aaron Burke, and Josh White. The trio addressed reproductive efficiencies, adding value to feeder calves, and the importance of beef quality assurance. Each panelist presented individually and the event concluded with a panel, moderated by Dave Maples, that answered audience questions.

A convention favorite, the bull pen session, was back this year and gave attendees the opportunity to socialize over dinner and drinks in a casual environment.

Members wrapped the week on Friday with the remaining committee meetings followed by a short-term economic outlook sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). Friday also included educational workshops and the AGA Annual Membership Meeting where board elections were held. The convention drew to a close with an awards banquet to honor recipients of the Breeder of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, Hall of Fame awards. Winners of this year AGF Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge were also announced during the banquet.

A memorable time was had and all departed with the excitement of the 53rd Annual Convention to be held in Omaha, Nebraska, November 29-December 1, 2023.F

AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors at the annual membership meeting held December 9, 2022, during the AGA National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Newly elected board members are David Larson, Clearbrook, Minnesota; Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kansas; and Cory Voss, Bruning, Nebraska. Reelected to serve a second term were Mark Covington, Montrose, Colorado, and Tom Vehige, Billings, Missouri.

The AGA board of directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2032. Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota, was elected president. Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado, was elected vice president. Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kansas, was elected secretary, and William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky, was elected treasurer.

Other members of the board include: Dustin Aherin, Jefferson, South Dakota; Todd Bicket, DVM, Chickamauga, Georgia; Zack Butler, Milton, Tennessee;

Gary Felger, Lohman, Missouri; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colorado; and Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Retiring members of the 2022 AGA board of directors were John Carrel, Columbus, Montana; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kansas; and Klint Sickler, Gladstone, North Dakota. The AGA thanks those members for their years of service on the AGA board of directors.F

Photo above: The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2023 during its national convention in Louiville, Ky. Back row (left to right): Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn.; David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.; Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan.; Cory Voss, Bruning, Neb.; Gary Felger, Lohman, Mo.; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dustin Aherin, Jefferson, S.D.; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo. Front row (left to right): Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo.; Treasurer William McIntosh, Georgetown, Ky.; Vice President Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colo.; President Lori Maude Hermosa, S.D.; Secretary Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan.; Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo.; Executive Director Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Not pictured: Todd Bickett, Chickamauge, Ga.

2023 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) once again recognized dedicated members that have been influential in the Gelbvieh breed. The 2023 AGA Hall of Fame inductees are John and Laurie Burbank of St. Catharine, Missouri. The Burbanks were presented the award at the awards banquet during the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention, which took place December 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Members of AGA since the early 1980’s, the Burbanks have been ardent supporters of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed. John served on the board of directors during pivotal changes in the association, including

the introduction of SmartCross crossbreeding and the adoption of electronic registration. Additionally, John served as president of the AGA in 1999 and provided industry insight and focus to the board as the breed chartered new waters in developing a trademarked hybrid.

As one of the first in the breed to promote polled Gelbvieh bulls, the Burbanks continue to focus on providing both improved genetics and service to their customers.

Thinking bigger than their own personal operation, the Burbanks saw a need with seedstock producers in different areas to cooperate to sell bulls and females. This led John and Laurie to establish Seedstock Plus, a marketing cooperative

that boasts 33-members throughout 8 states. Today, the program is driven to provide more value to commercial cowcalf producers through Seedstock Plus members’ premium genetics.

“John and Laurie have a passion for the continued improvement of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed,” shares Lori Maude. “They support the future of the breed and believe in giving young Gelbvieh breeders the opportunity to experience the beef industry on a larger stage. They have dedicated years to building a program and helping other producers be successful.”

Congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, John and Laurie Burbank.F

The American Gelbvieh Association’s 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees are John and Laurie Burbank, St. Catharine, Missouri. Pictured above (left to right): John and Laurie Burbank.

BLACK WALNUT CATTLE FARM

2022 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Black Walnut Cattle Farm is the recipient of this year’s Breeder of the Year award. The honor was presented to the Morris family at the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention on Friday, December 9, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Black Walnut Cattle Farm is located in Batesville, Mississippi, and is owned and operated by Jason and his wife, Susan, along with their children, Sadie, Owen, Edye and Weston.

The Morris family has been very active members in the AGA since 2014. Their daughter, Sadie, currently services on the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors.

The Morris family are a key component in the Mississippi Gelbvieh Association and were very instrumental in the success of the 2021 AGJA Southern Hospitality Classic. The family is great

advocates for youth in agriculture, supporting FFA, the AGJA, and area livestock shows in Mississippi.

A purchase of Balancer® bulls and a show heifer for their daughter, Sadie, began the AGA journey for the Morris family. The family started purchasing more Balancer heifers to grow their herd and start selling bulls to other producers. The family strongly focuses on EPDs of their animals along with their phenotypes and production outputs. The production of their cattle must line up with the EPDs to stay successful.

“Working with several progressive breeders has allowed us to bring proven genetics into our herd and help us focus on the goal and speed up the process of raising good Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle that will work in the south,” explained Jason Morris.

Black Walnut Cattle Farm is a family affair. The kids spend the summers working with show cattle in the barn, Susan maintains the paperwork of the cattle, and Jason, along with his dad, work through the operation management of keeping the farm moving forward.

“Gelbvieh is a great breed and a great association to be involved in,” said Morris. “It’s very family-oriented with a lot of focus on family and kids. The kids are our future and will be in the AGA for years to come. It’s a great group of people to be associated with and a great organization to raise your kids in while giving them leadership experience.”

Congratulations to Black Walnut Cattle Farm on being honored as the 2022 Breeder of the Year.F

The American Gelbvieh Association named Black Walnut Cattle Farm, Batesville, Mississippi, the AGA Breeder of the Year for 2022. Pictured above (left to right): Owen, Susan, Weston, Jason, Sadie, and Edye Morris.

BROADVIEW RANCH 2022 COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Broadview Ranch is the recipient of the 2022 AGA Commercial Producer of the Year award. Broadview Ranch was presented with this honor during the awards banquet of the 2022 AGA National Convention on December 9, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Broadview Ranch is a commercial cowcalf operation located in Centreville, Mississippi, and operated by the Henry Darden family. Darden is the thirdgeneration of Broadview Ranch and has been in the cattle business since his father started in 1942. Today, the ranch is home to a herd of 420 brood cows and utilizes a simplified crossbreeding system focusing on Balancer® genetics.

Darden has a passion for reading and studying on new trends to improve operation management as the industry continues to progress. Darden credits

an article written by Dr. Keith Gregory from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, for encouraging him to look further into simplified crossbreeding.

A professor at Mississippi State University recommended Darden to add Gelbvieh genetics to his herd as they thrive in the humid, wet environment of southwest Mississippi. Darden began using Gelbvieh/Hereford crossbred bulls from South Dakota and has used Gelbvieh or Gelbvieh-cross bulls ever since.

“We swapped over to the Balancers that are a very nice cross which helps the farm with easy crossbreeding,” explained Darden. “We have bought Balancers exclusively for probably five years.”

Balancer cattle are heat tolerant and allow for easy calving on the ranch.

Darden retains ownership of his calves through the feedlot and is continually looking for new opportunities to increase his profit in the commercial cattle business. He has recently started feeding his calves in Iowa through an all-natural beef program.

“The Balancers are an easy cross for us because we like the black-hided cattle,” said Darden. “I spend hours looking at the EPDs on the bulls we buy. We focus heavily on carcass, calving ease, and stayability traits, and always buy all of our bulls from the same producer.”

The AGA Commercial Producer of the Year Award honors individuals who use Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics in progressive commercial cattle operations and are proactive in their promotion of the breed.F

The American Gelbvieh Association named Broadview Ranch, Centreville, Mississippi, the 2022 Commercial Producer of the Year. Pictured above (left to right): Henry’s daughters; Julie Kent and Jenny McKay, Henry Darden, and award presenters; John and Laurie Burbank.

O M A H A O M A H A

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DECEMBER 2022 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met December 6, 7, and 9, 2022, during the 52nd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The following are highlights of the meeting and action points approved by the board:

ASSOCIATION

Approved minutes from October 2022 Zoom meeting where the board discussed bylaw revisions regarding committee participation.

FINANCIALS

Year-to-date financials ending October 2022 were reviewed and approved. The AGA is in good financial standing.

The board also reviewed and approved the financial review for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The AGA ended the year in a net positive position.

BREED IMPROVEMENT

The board approved recommendations from the breed improvement committee regarding the dam of merit and dam of distinction program. The recommendation is to include a logo or identifier on the pedigree of dams of merit and dams of distinction and include the designation in sale catalog pulls. Additionally, the committee recommended for dams of merit to continue to earn the award every year in the current way, however if a female achieves dam of distinction, she achieves it for life. For purposes of the published breeder and owner listings, females would need to earn the distinction and be active within the herdbook during the year of the listing. This will go into effect in 2023.

The board also discussed beef x dairy and voted for the AGA to continue pursuing a beef x dairy index and opportunities for the Gelbvieh breed within this space. A beef x dairy task force was created within the board to continue moving forward.

Heterosis effects used within adjusted weight calculations were reviewed. No action was taken at this time.

Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics consultant, presented on the importance of female data and use of proper reason and disposal codes. This is an important discussion as the stayability EPD continues to evolve. The board then discussed the AGA’s current reporting system and instructed staff to look at the pros and cons of accepting BIF guidelines for whole herd reporting.

SUSTAINABILITY

The board discussed sustainability and the development of genetic selection tools within this space.

RULES AND BYLAWS

The board voted to place a fee on any herd prefix changes. When an existing member would like to change their herd prefix, a fee that is equal to a current year’s membership will be applied.

AGJA UPDATE

The board was joined by Jaycie Forbes, AGJA president, Sadie Morris, AGJA vice president of leadership, and Rachelle Anderson, AGJA ex-officio. The AGJA directors presented an update of their year as well as their 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. This budget was approved by the AGA board of directors.

AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION

The AGA board of directors held a joint meeting with the American Gelbvieh Foundation board of directors. Updates on activities and projects from both entities were presented. The need for AGF bylaw revisions, including the addition of term limits for both board members and officers was discussed.

The AGA board voted to approve the two recommended candidates, Dennis Gustin and Tom Murphy, to the AGF board of directors, for a two-year term.

NATIONAL SHOW

The national show committee recommended a new Ring of Gold points schedule. This was approved by the board and will go into effect after the 2023 National Western Stock Show.

AGA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The AGA board elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2023. Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota, was elected president. Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado, was elected vice president. Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kansas, was elected secretary, and William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky, was elected treasurer.

CATTLEMEN’S PROFIT ROUNDUP

Ahighlight of the annual American Gelbvieh Association Convention, Cattleman’s Profit Roundup, offers information from beef industry thought leaders on new topics and protocols within the sector.

Dr. Jordan Thomas, University of Missouri, who is known for his work in reproduction and timed AI, gave the first presentation of this year’s Roundup event. Thomas shared with the seedstock audience the merits of reproductive technologies and discussed the opportunities an aggressively shortened breeding window holds for keeping costs and the cow herd maximized for efficiency.

“Cow replacement costs are second only to feed costs in the annual cost of keeping a cow,” Thomas told attendees. “But what is causing cow replacement costs to go up?”

Thomas cited a quote that he often reflects upon, “Real benefits come when managers begin to understand the profound difference between cost cutting and eliminating the causes of costs,” to question the beef industry’s opportunity in eliminating the opportunity for cows to cycle out of the herd for fertility issues beyond their first calving.

A concept he calls, “Rational Ranching”, adding that the value of an item in one’s possession always seems more valuable,

citing the late breeding or open heifers that many of us, as producers, are tempted to give just one more chance.

Post-calving, the hypothalamus of a cow’s brain slows, taking into consideration all of the environmental and physical stressors her body must be prepared to undergo to successfully raise a calf. A physiological response that slows the return of estrus until that cow’s brain once again assesses estrus as necessary.

Depending on where in the herd reproductive cycle this cow has calved, this delay in the return to estrus can mean an additional 30-day calving window and lighter calves at weaning.

“Which cow falls out of the herd faster,” Thomas asked the audience? “It’s the cow that breeds back on the last day of calving season.”

Thomas asked if, as an industry, we are being as strict as we should be to determine what a heifer has to do to be part of the herd and how we are assessing the true costs associated with cows that are culled for fertility reasons?

“Are we investing in reproductive efficiency and using it as a tool to mitigate risk in other areas of production? As producers, if we aren’t, we should be,” he says.

The goal of any operation should be efficiency and the more efficient and managed the calving season, the easier it is to manage other aspects of the production operation. For example, when the calving season is optimized to fit a shorter window, feed resources can be utilized more efficiently—you’re only feeding one weight of calf and able to tailor directly to those cows’ nutritional needs. For this reason, Thomas suggests front-loading calving distribution. And those decisions start today, he advised.

“Timing this year sets up your herd’s fertility window for next year and gives those cows and opportunity to calve and rebreed in a shorter window,” he says. “I don’t want to pick on the cattle industry, but this is our call to do better. We can do a lot better as an industry.”

Fertility is no stranger to the Gelbvieh breed. Known as some of the best mother cows in the industry, the Gelbvieh cow represents opportunities to improve the herd that begin at breeding—proving the sustainability starts with the Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh influenced cow.

The information that Thomas shared with the audience was a welcome reinforcement of what our Association has known for decades: Females that breed back early in the season and stay in the herd longer are more profitable. In fact, AGA offers a stayability (ST) EPD

FEATURE BY LAURA HANDKE

that predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay within a herd to at least six years of age.

In addition, and securing the Gelbvieh cow’s place in the sustainability conversation, fertility paired with a smaller cow size maximizes the return on investment a producer sees. Over the past two decades, the breed has worked tirelessly to achieve a maternal-focused,

moderate framed cow, a feat the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center data shows was exclusive to the Gelbvieh breed as compared to the four major continental breeds, citing the breed as the only one of the four to reduce mature cow size. Gelbvieh-sired females had the lowest five-year-old cow weight with an average of 1,382 pounds. Achieving a reduced cow-size, while maintaining industryleading fertility, should be attractive to all

commercially focused producers. Heifers that reach maturity faster, breed earlier in the season to produce a heavier calf at weaning and stay in the herd season after season are a win for everyone, the industry, the producer, the consumer and the environment. F

EXPLORING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

by LAURA HANDKE

Presenting at the 2022 Cattleman’s Profit Roudup during the Annual American Gelbvieh Convention, Aaron Burke, Superior Livestock Auctions (SLA), shared the importance of utilizing all of the tools available to maximize return to the operation.

Growing up in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Burke is no stranger to the beef industry and was a customer of Superior Livestock Auctions long before becoming an employee—an advantage he says helps him to better serve and understand the customers he works with.

“I started selling cattle with Superior before I ever started working for them –to have the opportunity to get your cattle out there in front of that many buyers was something that I felt like I couldn’t pass up,” Burke says of what he shares with producers about the opportunities he feels are left on the table when all options aren’t explored.

Burke shared that in 2021, alone, Superior Livestock Auctions sold around 1.5 million head of cattle through the

three different marketing methods that his presentation was focused on.

Video auctions, with bi-weekly sales; the Country Page, listed on the SLA website; and print catalog sales opportunities are the marketing headliners SLA leverages to help producers discover the best prices for their cattle.

Bi-weekly video auctions are broadcast on television, every other week throughout the summer months. Summer sales season sees the SLA team on-site in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Wyoming and Colorado.

“Those sales will last a week, each, and we will see somewhere between 200,000 to 250,000 head of cattle sold at each sale.”

Another way SLA markets calves for producers is via their Country Page on the SLA website.

“It’s kind of like eBay for cattle,” Burke jokes. “We get your cattle listed, along with the delivery date you commit to,

stick an asking price on them (lot of cattle) and go to work.”

In 2021, SLA saw more than 130,000 head sold via the Country Page. Finally, SLA offers a private treaty option, which Burke says is the marketing outlet that he sees the most head sold through.

“I sell probably 20% through the video auctions, maybe 10% through the Country Page and everything else is sold private treaty,” he says. ‘A producer will call me and maybe say, ‘I’ve got a lot of 800 lb. steers that I need to move next week’. I get busy on the phone calling buyers and get them sold.”

SLA also utilizes a print catalog that is sent to around 65 buyers that have registered to receive one. The straightforward process lists the cattle for sale and buyers can contact the sellers. F

by LAURA HANDKE

Josh White, Senior Executive Director – Producer Education and Sustainability, National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), rounded out the Cattleman’s Profit Roundup at the 2022 American Gelbvieh Association National Convention with a message on Beef Quality Assurance (BQA).

“Get certified, stay certified,” White told producers. “That’s my punchline. That’s THE punchline. Encourage your neighbors and your customers to get BQA certified. It’s a small investment with a big impact for everyone.”

BQA centers on connecting the day-today business of production and animal husbandry with the end-product, a win for every link of the value chain.

The program was started in the 1970s for two primary reasons:

1. To address abscesses on the beef carcass

2. Eliminate antibiotic residues

Both major issues in terms of quality and consumer confidence, the industry chose to address the issues internally and the BQA program was born. And although

today BQA has evolved well beyond those two foundational issues, both are still front-and-center for the program.

“BQA is all about walking the walk,” White said. “We cover just about everything on the production side of BQA today. Today, we go way beyond proper injection techniques.”

The BQA program has worked to build partnerships that strengthen the industry by providing education to every person/ sector involved in beef production.

This past year, BQA partnered with the Dairy Farm Program, Veal Quality Assurance and the Dairy Calf Heifer Association to provide education to those working with calves being raised on calf ranches, as well as with other species’ organizations to educate youth on the quality care of animals.

“We’ve really tried over the last five years to button up any holes in the quality assurance program. Any animal that is going to slaughter now has a program that you can get quality assurance certified under. There shouldn’t be any holes these days…we shouldn’t have any

kind of residues or object lesions,” he said. “No excuses. Get certified; do the right thing.”

A producer-driven benefit of the BQA program is the additional value the program brings to marketing. White shared that the BQA program has been analyzed against international standards of operation (ISO) that the World Animal Health Organization has instituted.

“BQA matches up to that standard, so when our folks in D.C. that work on policy issues related to trade, or when the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) talks to other countries about buying beef, they leverage BQA heavily. The fact that we meet the welfare standard of the world really says a lot,” he says.

To learn more about BQA and how every employee and family member in your operation can get certified, visit www. bqa.org. F

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATI

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

AMT Jasmine 165J

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Jaelynn J534 ET

Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

VLK Drip Drop H027

Jentry Johnson, Maquoketa, Iowa Sire: VLK Young Gun C503

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Two Step 200H

Cody Clary, Saluda, S.C.

Sire: GHGF Fortune Teller E7

CHAMPIONS NAMED AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® SHOW

The 2022 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Open Gelbvieh and Balancer® show was held on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Exhibitors welcomed judge Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Missouri, to evaluate 14 Gelbvieh and 17 Balancer® entries.

FEMALE

RESULTS BY JAKE RENNER | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

ONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET

Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

SCSS SNOW/OVER Golden Gus J904G

Columbia Springs, LLC, Columbia, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

CCRC Ms Carolina Justice 586k

Cave Creek Cattle, Charlotte, Tenn.

Sire: GGGE 3G Frontier Justice 829F

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

CALF

SCKF Skaggs Creek K226

Callie Derossett, Sulphur, Ky.

Sire: KILB SCKF Eisenhower 905G ET

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

RAAB Johnny 91J

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

LHC Ricky Bobby 0183H

Locust Hill Farms, Ruffin, N.C.

Sire: TJB 4102C Probity 848F

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

CALF

LHC 1224J

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

AMT Jasmine 104J

Clayton Wyatt Jones, Glasgow, Ky.

Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

LHC 0193H

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: TJB 4102C Probity 848F

GELBVIEH BULLS

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

PMFG Triple Crown 146J

Pleasant Meadows Farm, Glasgow, Ky.

Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

SVFG Ben 08H

Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky.

Sire: SVFG Mojo 05F

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATI

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

GELBVIEH BULL

SCSS Snow/Over Golden Gus J904G

Columbia Springs, LLC, Columbia, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

BALANCER FEMALES

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER HALF

WAM Ava Grace 204K

McIntosh Brothers, Georgetown, Ky.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Professional Grade 30H8

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

RSSL Hazy’s Kirin 22K

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: JRI Probity 254D28

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

GHGF J’Neil 255J

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

LHC 1208J

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

CNGW GF Lexi’s Jewel J03

Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C.

Sire: Gateway Follow Me F163

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Contessa Princess J 101J ET

Colton David Cox, Spruce Pine, N.C. Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

MDR Elly Zendt 115J ET Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla. Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

GF Julie J01

Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C. Sire: 5T Power Chip 4790

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

RSSL Hazy’s Kirin 22K

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: JRI Probity 254D28

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

MDR Elly Zendt 115J ET Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla. Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

BALANCER BULLS

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL CALF

WAM Big Iron 200K

McIntosh Brothers, Georgetown, Ky.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Professional Grade 30H8

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL

KTGF Snow Creek Tex Ritter J012A ET

Kittle Farms, LLC, Geraldine, Ala. Sire: S A V Resource 1441

ONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

CHAMPIONS NAMED AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALE SHOW

RESULTS BY JAKE RENNER | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

The 2022 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior show was held on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Exhibitors welcomed judge Jack Ward to evaluate and sort through 16 Gelbvieh and Balancer females. F

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

GF Julie J01

Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C.

Sire: 5T Power Chip 4790

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Jaelynn J534 ET

Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

LHC 1224J

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Contessa Princess J 101J ET

Colton David Cox, Spruce Pine, N.C.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

AMT Jasmine 165J

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

RSSL Hazy’s Kirin 22K Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: JRI Probity 254D28

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

GCRK Vicki 0178H

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: S A C Conversation JS02

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

GHGF Onyx Lass 320J ET

Cody Clary, Saluda, S.C.

Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

LHC 0193H

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: TJB 4102C Probity 84

2023 2023

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

by LAURA HANDKE

During the Annual Convention, the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) provided an update as well as a speaker to address challenges within the 2023 economic outlook.

Al Knapp, AGF President, introduced Micheal Paul of Eagle Strategies, LLC. The Foundation has worked with Eagle Strategies, LLC., for several years to provide succession and transition guidance to membership.

“The elephant in the room is inflation,” Paul shared with attendees. “We haven’t experienced inflation like this for decades, since the 1970’s. So if we look at the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which hit 9% this month, if we look at the baseline where inflation was low, we are still at the same elevated level where prices are today. There isn’t a lot of relief in sight.”

While the slowed CPI is a good indication that inflation is slowing or, at least, plateauing, inflation will remain historically high for the foreseeable future.

Paul added that the CPI doesn’t reflect household budget, noting that energy inflation is about 17% while food inflation is hovering around 11%, “That’s where a lot of the pain is,” he shared.

In December the Federal Reserve made the last rate hike of 2022, imposing a half-percent raise, which marked the seventh consecutive hike in 2022 in their last attempt to curb inflation for the year. Unfortunately, by increasing the cost of borrowing, loans and credit card balances have become increasingly costly for consumers to carry.

Paul said that most economists are predicting a 2023 recession, however, by definition, we are already in a recession.

Earlier in 2022, the Federal Reserve had hoped for a possibility of a soft landing, but as the year progressed those hopes dwindled. Paul notes that the Federal Reserve also thought that inflation rates would be transitory, calling the looming recession a “wait-and-see” situation.

“We had two quarters where we had negative GDP growth. Normally, that’s a recession, but no one is wanting to call it that. In the third quarter we did see positive GDP growth,” he said, adding that while job opportunities are holding, we are beginning to see layoffs from larger companies, another economic indicator of a recession.

“Consumer sentiment is at an alltime low. There is such pessimism in the marketplace and that has reduced consumer spending which is the largest component of GDP,” Paul said. “We also have to look at the inverted short-term

rates that we are seeing. When we have short term rates that are higher than long-term rates—right now there is 70 basis points between 2-year treasury and 10-year treasury, that’s a very big indicator of a recession.”

Controlling the things that can be controlled was at the top of Paul’s list for staying ahead of the recession. He and his team recommend a three-to-six-month emergency fund of expenses. For those closer to retirement, he recommends a higher emergency fund.

Continue making self-employment and 401K contributions.

“We have volatility in the market, when the market is lower, you’re buying more shares so when things swing back the other way, you will be in a better position,” he says.

Paul closed with a note of optimism.

“Even though most economists are thinking that we will go into recession in 2023, most also believe that we will begin to rebound by the end of 2023,” he said.F

*New York Life nor Michael Paul provided neither financial counseling or advisement at the 2022 National American Gelbvieh Convention. All comments were Paul’s personal thoughts regarding the state of the economy.

LRSF Voyageur K182

Homo Black Homo Polled 77% Balancer Bull

Sire: JOB Danell Pay Pal 12H

Dam: LRSF Rylee F71 ET Might be the most physically impressive individual we have raised to date with breed leading growth and carcass traits. With Pay Pal semen not on the open market, tap into his genetics with an outstanding son.

LRSF Itasca K192

Homo

Sire:

Sire:

LRSF Benelli K198

Homo Polled 81% Gelbvieh Bull

Sire: MCCA Gunner 947G

Dam: LRSF Nellie A47 ET

Deep bodied and thick with a loose skeletal structure and strong EPDs led by top 10% CED, top 10% STAY, top 40% MARB and top 30% FPI.

LRSF In Motion K175 ET

Homo Polled PB 84% Gelbvieh Bull

Sire: LRSF Dynamic Red H20

Dam: CMR Sunshine 94D

Extremely attractive son out of our most potent donor with very desirable EPDs led by top 25% CED, top 15% STAY, top 20% MARB and top 25% FPI.

Dan Larson 402-560-4052 David Larson 218-766-3323 www.lostriverlivestockmn.com 12866 Lindberg Lake Road Clearbrook, MN 56634

LRSF Rylee J66

Homo Black Homo Polled PB 87.5% Bred Heifer

MJBC Franchise F806 Dam: LRSF Rylee G174 ET One of our consignments to the 2023 ND Golden Rule. Deep bodied heifer that ranks in top 1% YW, 3% WW, 3% CW and 10% FPI. Sells bred to DLW Frontunner 2510, due 3/04/2023.

Black Homo Polled PB 92% Gelbvieh Bull

JOB Danell Pay Pal 12H Dam: LRSF Arianna E127 ET Pay Pal son with top 1% growth, top 10% MARB and top 1% FPI. This group of Pay Pal sons marks the first time Pay Pal genetics have even been offered in bulk.

LRL Mastercard K67

1A Red Angus

Sire:

EVENTS OF INTEREST

JANUARY 2023

Jan. 29 39th Annual North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D

FEBRUARY 2023

Feb. 6 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 33rd Annual Production Sale, Amherst, Neb.

Feb. 10 Lemke Cattle Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, Neb.

Feb. 11 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.

Feb. 11 Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Sale, Springfield, Mo.

Feb. 12 Iowa Beef Expo Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Des Moines, Iowa

Feb. 16 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Medina, N.D.

Feb. 19 Larsons Lost River Livestock 13th Annual Bull and Bred Female Sale, Clearbrook, Minn.

Feb. 23 Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.

Feb. 24 32nd Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, Colo.

Feb. 25 Post Rock Cattle Company “Cowman’s Kind” Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, Kan.

Feb. 25 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, Mo.

MARCH 2023

March 3 34th Annual Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Bull Sale, Ponteix, SK

March 4 Judd Ranch 45th Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

March 4 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Louisville, Ky.

March 4 Lazy TV Ranch 42nd Production Sale, at the Ranch, Selby, S.D.

March 4 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Asbury, Mo.

March 4 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, Ark.

March 6 Hojer Ranch 31st Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

March 7 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Oxford, Neb.

March 8 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment” Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

March 16 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale,

Olimont, Mont.

March 11 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 20th Annual Open House and Spring Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

March 11 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

March 24 Cranview Gelbvieh 19th Annual Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.

March 25 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Sale, Lexington, Ky.

March 25 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

APRIL 2023

April 1 Circle S Ranch ‘Going to Grass’ Sale, Canton, Kan.

April 8 Knoll Crest Farm’s Spring Bull & Female Sale, Red House, Va.

DECEMBER 2023

Dec. 1 Knoll Crest Farm’s Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

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 meganunderwood@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

SALE REPORT

TJB GELBVIEH MATERNAL MAGIC BULL SALE XI SALE REPORT

Reported by Kelsie Bickett Wilson

Thanks to everyone who made the TJB Gelbvieh Maternal Magic Bull Sale XI a success!

Friday night viewing saw a nice crowd evaluating the bulls followed by the normal evening meal of mountain oyster appetizers followed by the traditional roast, green beans, and forever-famous hot potatoes. Saturday was another wonderful day, and TJB Gelbvieh hosted the best sale to date for the program with 47 bulls averaging $4,160!

Highlighting the sale was a tremendous Rebel Yell son, TJB 118J. This BA 25 bull out of Angus donor, 73W, sold to Padon Farms for $12,000. The six flush brothers from this outstanding mating averaged $5,600. Another great Rebel Yell son sold for $6,500 to repeat-buyer Joe and Chuck Franks from Lafayette, Georgia. The high-selling red bull was a full brother to TJB Dominic, and he demanded $6,000 from first-time customer Live Oak Plantation. Other featured lots included a big, stout Baller son out of featured donor, 588C. Her Rebel Yell son sold last year for $11,000 and this PB88 brought $5,750 from long time customer Steve Bayne from Lafayette, Georgia.

Saturday evening saw a repeat of mountain oyster appetizers followed by the annual Mexican Fiesta prepared by Rodolfo Muro and his family. It’s always a pleasure to relax post-sale and reminisce with friends and family.

You are invited to attend next year’s sale on November 4. There are several customers taking advantage of the beautiful fall season in the mountains of north Georgia and making a vacation of the trip! We extend you the ultimate in southern hospitality and would love to entertain you for the event.F

hornsandthorns@netins.net (319) 480-1564 Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306

T riple H F arms

Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop

Tim Mulroy 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS tim@blackgoldinc.biz

ADVERTISING INDEX

Judd Ranch 1

2023 AGA Convention 23

3 G Ranch ................................................... 42

B/F Cattle Co. 43

Bar Arrow Cattle Company 43 Bar JR Gelbvieh 44

Bar T Bar Ranches ..................................... 42

Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance 25 Bow K Ranch 42

Bull Barn Genetics 6, 46

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC. ........................ 45

Canadian Gelbvieh Association 46 Cattlemen’s Connection 46

Cave Creek Cattle 45 C-Cross Cattle Company.......................... 44

Cedar Top Ranch ............................... 44, BC

Chimney Butte Ranch 44

Circle S Ranch 43

CJ&L Livestock ......................................6, 45

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh ....................... 45

Cranview Gelbvieh 27, 45

Dan McCarty, Auctioneer 46 Danell Diamond Six Ranch ...................... 44

Diamond L Farms...................................... 45

Doak Lambert, Auctioneer 46

Flying H Genetics 43, 44

Gale Rippey Farms 46 Gelbvieh Auction ....................................... 47

Green Hills Gelbvieh 44

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh 37, 45

Hampton Cattle Company ....................... 45

Hart Farm Gelbvieh 42 High Bar Cattle Co 36 Hilltop Farms 5, 43

Hodges Ranch ............................................ 42

Hojer Ranch 8, 45

Iowa Beef Expo 12

Ivers Cattle Company 43

J & K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc. ................. 14, 42

Kicking Horse Ranch ................................ 44

Knoll Crest Farm 45

Koehn Cattle Co. 45

Larson’s Lost River Livestock .................. 39

Lazy TV Ranch ......................................7, 45 Lemke Cattle Co 39, 44

Little Windy Hill Farms 45 Lone Oak Cattle ......................................... 42

M&P Gelbvieh ........................................... 44 Martens Gelbvieh 42

Martin Cattle Company 42 McMahan Cove Gelbvieh ......................... 42 Mitchell Marketing Services .................... 46 MLM Gelbvieh 44 Mulroy Farms, LLC 42 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh 46 North Dakota Golden Rule Sale .............. 26

Nowack Cattle Company 43

Plateau Gelbvieh 42

Plus One Cattle Co. ................................... 42

Post Rock Cattle Company 43

Prairie Breeze Ranch 14, 43

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh 11, 45

ProHart Seedstock ..................................... 42

Red Ridge Gelbvieh 43

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh 43

Rumfelt Gelbvieh 43

S.J. Cattle Co............................................... 45

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay ............. 44

Seedstock Plus 15

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms 44

Swenson Gelbvieh ..................................... 43

T Bar S Cattle Co. ...................................... 43

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 9, 44

The 88 Ranch 44

Thull Gelbvieh Farm ................................. 45

TJB Gelbvieh .......................................... IFC

Triple K Gelbvieh 43

Volek Ranch 45

Warner Beef Genetics ............................ IBC

White Oak Farms ...................................... 44

Wilkinson Gelbvieh 42 Witt Cattle 44 Wolf Gelbvieh 44

Contact Malerie for advertising opportunities and deadlines.

MALERIE MARKLEY MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org | (303) 465-2333