March 2025 Gelbvieh World by American Gelbvieh Association

GELBVIEH

& Red Angus Bull Sale

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EXCHANGE 2025 BREEDER’S CHOICE GELBVIEH BULL FUTURITY 2025 PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALANCER BULL FUTURITY 2025 FUTURITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

From the Corner Office by Harold Bertz

View from the Board by Dan Warner

Junior Connection by Braxton Murray Registry Tips

Tricks by Shianna Ocken

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

TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR tawnie@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

SARAH MUMM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR sarah@gelbvieh.org

WAYDE PICKINPAUGH DNA SERVICES COORDINATOR wayde@gelbvieh.org

MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org

SHIANNA OCKEN REGISTRY COORDINATOR shianna@gelbvieh.org

CAMILLE HENNERBERG REGISTRY/DNA SERVICES SPECIALIST camille@gelbvieh.org

TOM VEHIGE, TREASURER

BILLINGS, MO. • 417.444.2268 tbarscattle@hotmail.com

BRENT OVERMILLER, SECRETARY

SMITH CENTER, KAN. • 785.282.0485 brento4532@hotmail.com

DIRECTORS

GREG “BUBBA” ANDERSON MARION, N.C. • 828.442.6869 grega1983@live.com

DAVID LARSON CLEARBROOK, MINN. • 218.766.3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com

ZACK BUTLER MILTON, TENN. • 615.308.8628 butlercreek1952@aol.com

MARK COVINGTON MONTROSE, COLO. • 970.209.1956 covinginc@hotmail.com

JOHN SHEARER CANTON, KAN. • 620.654.6507 circle_s@hometelco.net

TROY FORBES DE SMET, S.D. • 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

GREGG HARTMAN PUEBLO, COLO. • 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com

JUSTIN TAUBENHEIM AMHERST, NEB. • 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com

MFROM THE CORNER OFFICE BREEDING DECISIONS

by Harold Bertz, Executive Director

arch is when our family begins to determine the breeding calendar, mating choices and pasture rotation for our spring/ summer season. It is an exciting time of year as we strive to mate the pair that complements one another, improves herd genetics, creates a consistent calf crop and maintains a profitable cattle operation. This is no small task! We often make mistakes, but the rewards of successful matings keep us motivated and moving forward.

Our family utilizes three main thought processes when developing a mating plan:

• past history

• cow genetics

• herd goals.

Though certainly not an exact science, this method can also be applied to the American Gelbvieh Association as we begin our drive to become a household name in the beef business.

PAST HISTORY

The Gelbvieh breed has a rich history driven by a cast of dedicated breeders striving to create a breed of cattle that satisfy the demands of commercial cattlemen. This has led to the development of an industry envied female, one that breeds back quickly every year and brings in a high-performance calf while remaining in the herd for many years. This drive by Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders, to create great females, has placed the breed in an enviable position as the industry transitions from cow reduction to expansion. Commercial cattlemen will be searching for genetics that bolster their cow herds, all the characteristics discussed previously are provided best by Gelbvieh and Balancer.

COW GENETICS

In the case of our herd, we study strengths and weaknesses of individual cows and attempt to improve weaknesses with correct matings. As a breed, these same principles apply. The AGA, in partnership with the American Gelbvieh Foundation and Neogen, have dedicated considerable resources to mapping the genetic information of the Gelbvieh and Balancer cowherd. Through the Cow Power project, breeders can gain valuable information about the genetic merit of their cowherd at a reduced price. This information bolsters the accuracy of pedigrees, EPDs and genetic predictability of future generations for the entire breed. Commercial cattlemen can select bulls and replacement females with added predictability and more reliable results. If you have not participated, I encourage you to contact Sarah Mumm, sarah@gelbvieh.org for more information about the Cow Power project. The Gelbvieh breed becomes stronger with more information.

HERD GOALS

Just as we have goals for the resulting calf crop when developing our mating plan, so should the AGA have goals as to the cattle we produce to help the beef industry move forward – 2024, clearly showed us that we are able to produce large volumes of meat with fewer animals. Record high carcass weights were the story of the year, and that trend has not diminished thus far in 2025. Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle contribute strongly to higher feedlot performance, health and red meat yield. The other side of this trend is the continuing value of higher quality grade carcasses. Prime and upper 2/3 Choice carcasses have achieved record values and the demand for these grades has moved the industry’s thresholds for carcass value considerably. Gelbvieh and

Balancer cattle have made huge strides in driving quality grades up. Now, more than ever, is the time to keep our foot on the accelerator to continue increasing the marbling in the Gelbvieh and Balancer herd. Prime grade cattle continue to become the threshold while Choice cattle have become expected.

Spring is just around the corner with all the excitement of new calves, fresh grass and a renewed season of growth. The AGA is filled with optimism and momentum for the cattle industry. The staff at AGA works each day to help implement the “management plan” set forth in the strategic plan. With your help, we can elevate Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle to a significant place in the commercial cattle supply, both cows and finished cattle. Best of luck calving, and I look forward to seeing you down the road.F

GENOMICALLY ENCHANCED EPDS

SALE BULL SIRES INCLUDE:

KCF BENNETT E906

KCF BENNETT G936

KCF BENNETT JACKSON

KCF BENNETT E984

KCF BENNETT J237

DBRG MR CAPTAIN 1333J

SKF GAME PLAN

CCRC 566J

DBRG

WVIEW FROM THE BOARD

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

by Dan Warner, AGA President

hen we think about the future of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed, one thing becomes clear: our youth are our most valuable asset. And as stewards of the breed, we have a responsibility to the next generation of cattlemen and women who will carry the industry forward.

In this issue of Gelbvieh World, you’ll see the highlights of the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) and Cattlemen’s Congress – two events that made for an exciting start to 2025 and a busy January for many of us in the industry. These shows offer incredible marketing opportunities, showcasing the best of the best; they are also where seeds are planted within our future leaders. These events provide a platform for young producers to not only excel in the showring but build a network of peers that will hopefully become friends and industry colleagues.

For those of us who have spent years dedicated to improving and promoting the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed, these shows provide a platform to share our knowledge

and passion with eager young minds. We’ve all seen firsthand how these events can ignite a lifelong commitment to our breed and the cattle industry, for many of us, these shows and the people we were introduced to fueled our own fire for the industry.

If you’ve read the statistics on the average age of agricultural producers in the U.S., you know how important it is for us to open the door as wide as possible for our next generation of producers. In the pages of this issue, you’ll see a few of the ways AGA, AGF and AGJA are creating, facilitating and sponsoring the next generation of Gelbvieh and Balancer producers. Scholarships, shows, and the opportunity to contribute a valuable perspective to the conversation.

It was great to see two exceptional young leaders, Lilyan March and Jayden Carrier, receive the People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity and Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity scholarships. Both of these young ladies are great examples of dedication and commitment both within their communities and the breed. We also saw nearly 100-head of females exhibited in the junior shows

between NWSS and Cattlemen’s Congress – time and resources we would all agree are well invested by parents, mentors and, of course, the kids themselves.

Finally, one of my favorite sections of Gelbvieh World and Profit Picture each month is the AGJA member contribution. Insightful, articulately written articles that showcase the incredible depth of knowledge these kids have at such a young age; knowledge that, for most, comes from a lifetime within the industry. Many of us have grown up in the AGJA and those experiences and connections continue to serve us well today.

As we move forward, let’s remember that every young person interested and willing to put forth the work is a potential future leader in our industry.

I encourage you to visit with the young people in your life about the opportunities AGJA holds and their place in the cattle industry. Afterall, their success is ultimately our success as a breed and as an industry.F

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INFORMATION EXCHANGE

WANTED: SALE REPORTS

Don’t forget to send the AGA your sale reports. Sale reports are featured in Gelbvieh World and are posted online on the AGA website under the Marketing tab. Email sale reports to Malerie Markley, malerie@gelbvieh.org.

2025 HERD ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE NOW

2025 Herd Assessments are now available for completion on the AGA Online Registry Service. As a reminder, the annual herd assessment process is not automatically completed by AGA’s registry system. Members must log onto the AGA Online Registry Service and fully complete a herd assessment for females in their herd. 2025 Herd Assessments are due March 15. View a written guide to completing herd assessments online at gelbvieh.org

INTERNATIONAL LETTER FOR 2025 IS ‘N’

The international letter code for 2025 is ‘N’. All animals within the AGA registry must be assigned a tattoo at registration that contains the proper international letter code. Beginning with calves born in 2018 and later, members can choose the permanent form of identification for that animal however, a tattoo must still be denoted at the time of calf registration for record-keeping purposes. Accepted forms of permanent identification with the AGA are tattoo, EID and freeze brand. The permanent form of identification with the AGA are tattoo, EID and freeze brand. The permanent form of identification denoted in the registry should be permanently affixed to the animal. International codes can be found on the AGA Online Registry Service along the left side of your screen.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2025 AGJA JUNIOR BREEDER OF THE YEAR

The 2024-2025 AGJA board of directors is excited to open the nomination process for the AGJA Junior Breeder of the Year award. The award and nomination process is focused on the opportunity to recognize a junior member who goes above and beyond the call of duty regarding the Gelbvieh breed, their family’s operation, educating others about the breed, as well as exemplifying good character and leadership skills among their peers. Looking to the future, the AGJA hopes to continue providing an atmosphere of inclusion, leadership, professional development, and opportunity to all youth. For more information on the nomination process, eligibility and more, visit the AGJA Junior Classic webpage located under the Juniors tab at gelbvieh.org. Nominations close April 1, 2025.

SEVENTH ANNUAL AGJA ONLINE AUCTION

Be part of the growing tradition to support the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). The Seventh Annual AGJA Online Auction and Fundraiser is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 29, and close Sunday, March 30. Any member(s) interested and willing to contribute semen and/or embryo donations to the AGJA should email info@gelbvieh. org, no later than March 8, 2025.

REINECKER FAMILY WELCOMES DAUGHTER

Congratulations to AGA members, Jacob and Grace Reinecker on the birth of their daughter, Laura. Jacob, Grace and proud big sister, Hattie, welcome Laura on October 30, 2024. Laura weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Congratulations Reinecker family!

NEW AGA MEMBERS

Locust Creek Livestock, Owaneco, Ill.

Lisa Rabe, Fargo, Okla.

Halfcircle Livestock, Old Fort, Tenn.

Witte Enterprise, Orleans, Neb.

Karen Clayton, Princeton, Ken.

LC Ranch, Onaga, Kan.

NEW AGJA MEMBERS

Chloe Gilliland, Morrison, Okla.

Lena Hartshorn, Rapid City, S.D.

Jacob Hartshorn, Rapid City, S.D.

Faith Perry, Onaga, Kan.

Allie Perry, Onaga, Kan.

Expect A Lot of Bull!

Iby Braxton Murray, AGJA Treasurer

wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible experiences and successes we shared at both the Cattlemen’s Congress and the National Western Stock Show. These events are pivotal for our industry, providing a unique space for both juniors and seasoned professionals to showcase their dedication to agriculture, while fostering a strong sense of community and tradition.

One of the highlights of this year’s events was the overwhelming success of our raffle ticket sales. The support from everyone who participated was incredible, and I am excited to report that the funds raised will go a long way in supporting the initiatives of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). Thank you to all who purchased tickets and contributed to the success of this fundraiser. Your generosity is helping to ensure that the next generation of cattlemen and women have the resources they need to succeed.

I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Beastrom Ranch of Pierre, South Dakota, who graciously donated this year’s raffle heifer. They put an incredible amount of time and effort into this heifer and their passion for Gelbvieh cattle and the mission of the AGJA were both very evident in this endeavor. This contribution not only provides financial support for the AGJA, but it also exemplifies their deep commitment to the future of agriculture. The donation of such a valuable animal demonstrates a dedication to investing in the youth of our industry, and we are grateful to the Beastrom and Spencer families for their generosity and support of the AGJA.

A huge congratulations to all the juniors who participated in the junior show at both events! The level of talent, passion, and professionalism displayed was truly

inspiring. I’m continuously amazed at how the next generation of cattlemen and women is pushing the boundaries of excellence in both breeding and showmanship. It’s clear that the future of our industry is in good hands. As someone who has had the privilege of showing both as a junior and open exhibitor, I can say firsthand how much these events mean for personal growth and professional development. The experiences I had as a junior—working alongside mentors, learning from fellow exhibitors, and being a part of a larger community—helped shape my passion for this industry. Competing as an open exhibitor later also provided a different perspective, as I was able to see how the skills and relationships, I built in my youth translated into success at a higher level.

For juniors today, these events are not just about competition, they are about growth, education, and building lasting connections. The opportunities to learn from experienced breeders, attend workshops, and participate in AGJA activities are invaluable for anyone looking to get more involved. Whether it’s through showing, attending leadership events, or volunteering, I encourage all juniors to seize the chance to grow within the AGJA and to

take full advantage of the resources and opportunities available through the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA).

As we move forward into another year, I’m excited to see how these events will continue to shape the future of our industry. I encourage all juniors to stay involved, keep pushing for excellence, and continue to build relationships that will carry them through their careers. The AGJA and AGA are committed to supporting you every step of the way, and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish together. Thank you again to all those who made these events possible, and congratulations once again to the juniors for their remarkable success. Let’s continue to work together to make 2025 another successful year for our association and industry.F

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SREGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS

PREPARE FOR SUCCESS: COMPLETING 2025 FEMALE RECORDS

by Shianna Ocken

uccess is built on preparation. By completing your female records by the March 15th deadline, you set your herd up for success when it comes time to submit your calf data to the AGA Online Registry Service. Start by administering herd assessments on your females who are 13 months of age or older and disposing of the females you won’t be recording progeny out of for the year. The annual fee for Herd Assessments of $30 per head acts as a one-rate fee that allows for members to administer records on the female’s calf, including recording of data and transfers. Members are encouraged to complete herd assessments prior to the March 15th deadline to avoid late fees.

ACCESSING YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS:

The following instructions are also available in a print-ready PDF found under the Tutorials and Training tab. To access this tab, select ‘Learn’ and then ‘Tutorials and Training’ on the website Gelbvieh.org. You’ll want to log into your account to locate and select “Herd Mgmt” on the left-hand side of your screen. From the drop-down menu provided, select “HAS 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 (2024, 2023, 2022) signify females

that have already been assessed for the year listed.

The tab reading “Assessment Age” designated 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 can contact the AGA Office to place the missing records, or you can add the needed herd assessment in the birth queue when registering the calf. Don’t forget to double check your “Optional Females” tab for females that are not quite 13 months of age as of January 1st but may be having calves in 2025.

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 of cull cows and recording exposure data to sires for the 2025 calf crop.

To place the herd assessment on females that are forecasted as dams of 2025 calves to be registered, simply click the 2025 button found to the left of each female’s details under the “Assess For” column, If you do not have any females to dispose of and wish to complete the 2025 herd assessments for all females listed under the “Assessment Age” tab, click the “Complete Yearly HAS Process-Assess all for 2025” button fund in the top right corner of the screen.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL ASSESS ALL OF YOUR ACTIVE FEMALES THAT YOU HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF FOR 2025. 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 fee of $30 (if processed before March 15th) for each

female listed on the “Assessment Age” tab at that time.

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 active in your herd. 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 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 the 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 (THR). To keep your data as honest and accurate as possible, please record all calves born throughout the year. The use of disposal codes is fundamental to the practicality of and complete process of THR lending itself as a resource that the producer can utilize for future years. Disposal codes are utilized throughout the year, not just during herd assessment “season” and should be used properly regardless of when they are placed on an animal’s records.

TO RECORD EXPOSURE DATA:

While not mandatory, recording exposure data on females 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 eliminating the need to enter the sire’s registration number when you are ready to register the 2025 calves.

If the female was pasture exposed 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 of or select AI, simply click the red “X” button to the right.

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

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, 2025, deadline to avoid late fees.

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

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2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SHOW

CLGR GRU MAN OF FEW WORDS 262M WINS 2025 BREEDER’S CHOICE GELBVIEH BULL FUTURITY

BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTO BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

The 28th Annual Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity was held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in conjunction with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Shows at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Gelbvieh breeders and supporters initiated the futurity to increase participation in the National Gelbvieh Show, the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale, and to identify the most useful young sires in the Gelbvieh breed. The futurity event is managed by Chris Mitchell.

CLGR CRU Man of Few Words 262M was the winner of this year’s futurity, owned by Grund Gelbvieh of Sharon Springs, Kansas.

CLGR CRU Man of Few Words 262M received the most votes after two rounds of voting to beat out six other entries in the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity. Man of Few Words is an 89.85% purebred Gelbvieh bull born February 12, 2024, and is sired by DBRG Kickstart 2202K. He posts a 77-pound birth weight and an adjusted weaning weight of 861 pounds. This powerful, rugged, homopolled bull combines sheer dimension with an incredible look, along with an impressive set of carcass EPDs, being in the top 1% of the breed for carcass weight and the top 2% of the breed for ribeye, while still being in the top 10% for birth weight numbers.

DCSF Post Rock R.O.I. 153M1 ET, owned by Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kansas, was one of the runners-up. He is a 93.8% purebred Gelbvieh son of

DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET born on February 3, 2024, at 76 pounds. This homo-polled bull posted a 731-pound adjusted weaning weight and is backed by two of the best-uddered, soundeststructured, most eye appealing donors at Post Rock on both sides of his pedigree. Both donors continue to produce high sellers and productive cattle year after year at home, while R.O.I. individually boasts an impressive genetic script, being in the top 20% for marbling, 15% for weaning weight, 10% for yearling weight, 15% for carcass weight, and the top 25% for FPI combined with his top 55% numbers for calving ease. He’s a bull with a simple name that makes a bold statement and has the genetic strength and predictors to back it up.

TAU Pipeline 199M, owned by Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, Nebraska, claimed the other runner-up position in this year’s futurity. He is a 99.9% purebred Gelbvieh bull born on February 21, 2024, at 78 pounds. This homo-polled son of TAU Rush 110H ET, a previous futurity runner up, is the purebred performance bull needed to help move the Gelbvieh breed to the next level, with

an extremely dominant set of EPDs. Claiming a set of numbers in the top 1% of the breed for weaning weight, yearling weight, total maternal, yield grade, ribeye and FPI, the top 4% for carcass weight and still being in the top 25% for milk and marbling, this bull’s genetic value is flat impressive. Yet this high grow, heavy muscled, functional bull still has the phenotype to match with an impressive adjusted weaning weight of 922 pounds.

The champion bull sold as lot one in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale on Sunday, January 12, 2025, for $21,000 to Jen-Ty Gelbviehs of Canada for full possession and half semen interest.

The Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity is limited to 53 membership spots. Spots only come available when an operation does not renew their membership.F

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2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SHOW

BARG MIC DROP 860M ET WINS 2025 PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALANCER ® BULL FUTURITY

BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTO BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

Barwick Gelbvieh of Orleans, Nebraska snagged the championship honors in the 2025 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity with their entry BARG Mic Drop 860M ET. The event was held in conjunction with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Gelbvieh and Balancer Shows at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Over $20,000 will be awarded to Barwick Gelbvieh for breeding and exhibiting the futurity champion.

The People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity is in its fifteenth year and is organized by Slaughter Sale Management. The event and selection identify elite young Balancer sires that have the potential to be breed leaders.

BARG Mic Drop 860M ET was selected as champion by Balancer futurity members. He was born on February 1, 2024, and is a 50.5% Balancer son of BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152. Mic Drop’s dam, BEA 6110D ET, was Barwick’s pick of Jim Beastrom’s dispersal sale and is backed by the highly admired female DLW Ms Edison 321A. Backed by generations of productive cows and sired by BGGR Black Gold Payload, Mic Drop will be sure to pass on these traits to continue to produce highly productive, easy-keeping cows and create performance driven bulls. Individually, the homo-black, homo-polled Mic Drop posts an adjusted weaning weight of 802 pounds and an adjusted yearling weight of 1,424 pounds.

Each year, one membership is randomly drawn to receive full possession and half semen interest in the champion bull. Cave Creek Cattle of Charlotte, Tennessee was the winner of this year’s drawing.

The two runners up were CBRO Big Shot 2390L, exhibited by JC Cattle Company of Dwight, Kansas, and RAIL Mile High 409M, entered by Raile Cattle Company of Saint Francis, Kansas. Each runner up received $2,000 in prize money.

CBRO Big Shot 2390L was born on September 21, 2023, and is a 49.6% Balancer son of KBRO Spiked 4 Life 2099H. Big Shot is a stout, calving ease bull with the right kind of grown and eye appeal and a balanced set of EPDs to boot. His dam, CBRO Jessica 2008H, is a true foundation cow that won many a banner for Cody Brown growing up and is now a staple of the program at home. Big Shot’s sire, “Spike,” was the Brown family’s Ring of Gold winning bull that continues to remain a stout, sound and functional bull for the operation at home. With the homo-black, homo-polled Big Shot posting a 719-pound adjusted weaning weight, while starting at a true 68-pound birth weight, breeders are sure to buy in on this fast-growing, calving ease sire.

RAIL Mile High 409M was born January 21, 2024, and is a 51.8% Balancer son of TAU Night Shift 69H. Phenotypically, this homo-black, homo-polled grandson of LD Capitalist 316 starts his power and functionality from the ground up, being big footed, square-toed and comfortably jointed, all while maintaining the right amount of bone. What really makes him the best representative of the Raile program, though, is his super soft, bold rib and smooth front third. This guy still holds his own on paper, being in the top 10% of the breed for weaning weight, stayability and docility, and the top 20% for five more growth, maternal and carcass traits; this guy is sure to make great cows and fast-growing calves alike.

Anyone interested in becoming a futurity member should contact David Slaughter to get their name on the waiting list for the 2026 Balancer Bull Futurity.F

2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

DCSF Post Rock Zula 101M1

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER CALF

CDX Luna 328L

Owen Spencer, Pierre, S.D.

Sire: BARG Independence 21G

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1255L ET

Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, Ind.

Sire: DLW Sand Trap 928C ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1228L

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: T Bar S Bullseye 4013J

CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2025 GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® NATIONAL SHOW

RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

The 2025 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Show was held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado at the NWSS Complex’s historic Stadium Arena on Monday, January 13, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Curtis Doubet of Belgrade, Montana to sort 91 Gelbvieh and Balancer® bull and female entries.F

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GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR BULL

KSI RRG Luck of the Irish 346L T Bar S Cattle Company, Billings, Mo. & Red Ridge Gelbvieh, Trenton, Mo.

Sire: HDG Hillsdown Finnegan 4F

RESERVE CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL RAIL Laramie 3113L

Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: RAIL Record Year 9190G

SPRING HEIFER CALF

CLASS 1

Born May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024

1. WLSS XXB Malibu 206M; Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, Neb.; Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET; 2. SEPT Break N Some Rules M409; September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: XXB Block Party 514H; 3. XXB Miss 308/444M; Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: XXB Classic 308G

CLASS 2

Born April 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024

1. SEPT FooldAroundNFellNLuv M408, September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 2. RID R Scarlet 411M; Ridinger Cattle Company & Wakefield Gelbvieh, Deer Trail, Colo.; Sire: HH Entense Insight 7473; 3. BNW Prairie Gal Midget 4088M; Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo.; Sire: BGGR Kansas J046

CLASS 3

Born March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024

1. KBRO Ms Mia 2428M ET; Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: XXB

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR BULL VLK Stunner L382

Forbes Ranch, De Smet, S.D.; Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Neb. & Warner Beef Genetics, Beaver City, Neb.

Sire: VRT Lazy TV Stunner G419

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER BULL CALF TAU Mr. Equalizer 55M ET Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb.

Sire: HTFM Mr Equalizer E711

Nebraska 924J; 2. SEPT Its Me N The Spotlight M442 ET; September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: KARR Rumfelt’s Prime Time H96G; 3. KBRO Party at Mabels 2433M; Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: XXB Block Party 514H

WINTER HEIFER CALF

CLASS 5

Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024

1. DCSF Post Rock Eulima 213M8; Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.; Sire: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET; 2. PHS ProHart Sweet As Honey 418M; Pro-Hart Seed Stock,

Pueblo, Colo.; Sire: OVER Kruise Kontrol 396K; 3. XXB Miss Ice 424M; Paige Walahoski, Overton, Neb.; Sire: XXB Ice Man 935K

CLASS 6

Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024

1. BARG Ms. Payload 418M ET; Barwick Gelbvieh, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152C; 2. XXB Miss Shooter 400M; Grant Walahoski, Overton, Neb.; Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET; 3. SEPT Malibu M401; Lucky Cross Ranch, Atwood, KS & September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: BABR Remedy 1307H

SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CLASS 8

Born December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023

1. BGGR Layla L976 ET; Black Gold Genetics, Pritchett, Colo.; Sire: Sitz Barricade 632F

CLASS 9

Born November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023

1. TGV T Bar S Ms 1255L ET; Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, Ind.; Sire: DLW Sand Trap 928C ET; 2. TGV T Bar S Ms 1228L; Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.; Sire: T Bar S Bullseye 4013J

CLASS 10

Born September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023

1. LLLI 3L Cindy 14L5; Trinity Dreckshage, Shelbyville, Mo.; Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G

JUNIOR HEIFER

CLASS 12

Born April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023

1. CTR Lass’s Black Pearl 301L ET; Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: CTR Black Ink 9734G ET; 2. XXB Tessa 417/358L; Paige Walahoski, Overton, Neb.; Sire: XXB Shootout 417J ET

CLASS 13

Born March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023

1. DTKF DTK Lovin Lizzy E027L; Megan Walahoski, Overton, Neb.; Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077; 2. LVL Poker Queen L3; Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb.; Sire: XB Lifeline 56D

CLASS 14

Born February 1, 2023, to February 28, 2023

1. XXB Miss Thelma 901 335L; Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: XXB Block Party 514H

CLASS 15

Born January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023

1. DLW TPG Ms Tyra 3114L ET; Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb.; Sire: DLW TPG Headline 1018H ET

BALANCER BULLS

SPRING BULL CALF

CLASS 1

Born June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024

1. WLSS XXB Black Mamba 308M; Brenlee Alber, Guide Rock, Neb.; XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

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CLASS

Born April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024

1. WRSX WR Decatur 244M; Wright Ranches, Jennings, Kan.; Sire: KR Splash 1227

CLASS

Born March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024

1. XXB IFYKYK 920M; Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: XXB Block Party 514H; 2. RSSL 45M; Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn, Wis.; Sire: XXB Block Party 514H; 3. SEPT Wallstreet M433 ET; September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: KARR Rumfelt’s Prime Time H96G

WINTER BULL CALF

CLASS 5

Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024

1. BARG Mic Drop 860M ET; Barwick Gelbvieh, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152C; 2. LXR M1 Rifleman; Lucky Cross Ranch, Atwood, Kan. & September Farms, Franklin, Neb.; Sire: EGL Empire E062

CLASS 6

Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024

1. TAU Mr. Equalizer 55M ET; Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb.; Sire: HTFM Mr Equalizer E711; 2. DCSF Post Rock Mama Tried 116M8; Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.; Sire: CTR Money 0826H; 3. JRI Remedy 254M289; Judd Ranch Inc, Pomona, Kan.; Sire: JRI Prescribed Remedy 253E38

SENIOR BULL CALF

CLASS 8

Born November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023

1. IFG Ivers Cutting Edge L350; Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.; Sire: JRI Real McCoy 270E23

CLASS 9

Born September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023

1. CBRO Big Shot 2390L; Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: KBRO Spiked 4 Life 2099H

JUNIOR BULL

CLASS 11

Born April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023

1. VLK Stunner L382; Forbes Ranch, De Smet, S.D.; Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Neb. & Warner Beef Genetics, Beaver City, Neb.; Sire: VRT Lazy TV Stunner G419

CLASS 12

Born March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023

1. WRSX WR Splash 2341; Wright Ranches, Jennings, Kan.; Sire: KR Splash 1227; 2. BABR On Rush 3000L ET; Wes & Brittney Spencer, Pierre, S.D. & T&B Farms Gelbvieh, Sumner, Neb.; Sire: FHG Flying H 80A/40A 79E ET

CLASS 13

Born January 1, 2023, to February 28, 2023 1. XXB Lead The Way 604L ET; Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: Conley Lead The Way 0739

GELBVIEH FEMALES

SPRING HEIFER CALF

CLASS 1

Born March 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024 1. RID R Hepburn 401M; Milkman Beef Company, Greeley, Colo.; Sire: RID R Pioneer 6123D; 2. RSSL Ms Monica Geller 44M; Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn, Wis.; Sire: MJBC Franchise F806; 3. BEA Miss Reflection 4000M ET, Wes & Brittney Spencer, Pierre, S.D. & Scott Nottingham, Sulphur Springs, Tex.; Sire: RWG Ghost Town 9422 ET

WINTER HEIFER CALF

CLASS 3

Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024

1. IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411; Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F14; 2. IFG Ivers Wayzata M406; Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.; Sire: TAU Top Shelf 150H ET

CLASS 4

Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024 1. DCSF Post Rock Zula 101M1; Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.; Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET; 2. HFGC Hart’s Finale 1M; Nick Doering, Basehor, Kan.; Sire: JKGF Husker’s Estate G658 ET

SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CLASS 6

Born September 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023

1. TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L; Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.; Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J; 2. TJB Anissa 954G 381L; Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.; Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F; 3. KKKG Triple K Miss Leah K2L; Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kan.; Sire: JRI In Demand 254F839 ET

INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

CLASS 8

Born July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023 1. JRI Ms Perfect Sense 285L410; Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.; Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CLASS 9

Born May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023

1. PHS ProHart Fancy Lady 348L; Pro-Hart Seed Stock, Pueblo, Colo.; Sire: DBRG Mr Mayor 1126J ET

JUNIOR HEIFER

CLASS 11

Born March 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023

1. CDX Luna 328L; Owen Spencer, Pierre, S.D.; Sire: BARG Independence 21G; 2. CIRS Lora 416L; Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

CLASS 12

Born February 1, 2023, to February 28, 2023 1. RUPP Legacy 318L ET; Carter Voss, Bruning, Neb.; Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152C

CLASS 13

Born January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023 1. HERC Linda 816L; Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

GELBVIEH BULLS

SPRING BULL CALF

CLASS 1

Born April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024

1. IFG Ivers Bossman M437; Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.; Sire: IFG Ivers Judge J4

CLASS 2

Born March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024

1. PHS ProHart Mojave 445M; Pro-Hart Seed Stock, Pueblo, Colo.; Sire: OVER Kruise Kontrol 396K; 2. RID R Tonto 402M; Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.; Sire: HFR Farmer Dan 801F

WINTER BULL CALF

CLASS 4

Born February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024 1. DCSF Post Rock R.O.I. 153M1 ET; Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.; Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET; 2. JRI Reliant 285M352; Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.; Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281; 3. CIRS P876M; Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET

CLASS 5

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Born January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2024 1. LLLJ 3L Jelly Roll 14M2; Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo.; Sire: JLEA Tops Down 914G; 2. BARG Master Plan 785M; Barwick Gelbvieh, Orleans, Neb.; Sire: GRU Grand Plan 744G; 3. RSSL Maximus 42M; Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn, Wis.; Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F

SENIOR BULL CALF

CLASS 7

Born September 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023

1. CIRS Unchained 621L; Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; Sire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET

JUNIOR BULL

CLASS 9

Born January 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023 1. KSI RRG Luck of the Irish 346L; T Bar S Cattle Company, Billings, Mo. & Red Ridge Gelbvieh, Trenton, Mo.; Sire: HDG Hillsdown Finnegan 4F; 2. RAIL Laramie 3113L; Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.; Sire: RAIL Record Year 9190G

2025 GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® NATIONAL SHOW DIVISION CHAMPIONS & RESERVES

BALANCER FEMALES

CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

WLSS XXB Malibu 206M

Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, Neb. Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

RESERVE BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

KBRO Ms Mia 2428M ET

Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan. Sire: XXB Nebraska 924J

CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

DCSF Post Rock Eulima 213M8

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET

RESERVE BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

PHS ProHart Sweet As Honey 418M

Pro-Hart Seed Stock, Pueblo, Colo.

Sire: OVER Kruise Kontrol 396K

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER

XXB Miss Thelma 901 335L Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Block Party 514H

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR HEIFER

DTKF DTK Lovin Lizzy E027L Megan Walahoski, Overton, Neb. Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

BALANCER BULLS

CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF

XXB IFYKYK 920M

Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Block Party 514H

RESERVE BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF

WRSX WR Decatur 244M

Wright Ranches, Jennings, Kan.

Sire: KR Splash 1227

RESERVE BALANCER WINTER BULL CALF

DCSF Post Rock Mama Tried 116M8

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

Sire: CTR Money 0826H

CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR BULL CALF

IFG Ivers Cutting Edge L350 Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.

Sire: JRI Real McCoy 270E23

RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR BULL CALF

CBRO Big Shot 2390L

Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: KBRO Spiked 4 Life 2099H

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR BULL

XXB Lead The Way 604L ET

Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: Conley Lead The Way 0739

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

RID R Hepburn 401M

Milkman Beef Company, Greeley, Colo.

Sire: RID R Pioneer 6123D

RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

RSSL Ms Monica Geller 44M

Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn, Wis.

Sire: MJBC Franchise F806

RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411

Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F14

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L

Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TJB Anissa 954G 381L

Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.

Sire: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F

CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

PHS ProHart Fancy Lady 348L

Pro-Hart Seed Stock, Pueblo, Colo.

Sire: DBRG Mr Mayor 1126J ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

JRI Ms Perfect Sense 285L410

Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER

RUPP Legacy 318L ET

Carter Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152C

GELBVIEH BULLS

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING BULL CALF

IFG Ivers Bossman M437 Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.

Sire: IFG Ivers Judge J4

RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING BULL CALF

PHS ProHart Mojave 445M

Pro-Hart Seed Stock, Pueblo, Colo.

Sire: OVER Kruise Kontrol 396K

CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER BULL CALF

DCSF Post Rock R.O.I. 153M1 ET

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan. Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER BULL CALF

JRI Reliant 285M352

Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF

CIRS Unchained 621L

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

Sire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET

2025

2025 FUTURITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Presented at the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show, held in conjunction with the 2025 National Western Stock Show, both the People’s Choice Balancer Futurity and Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity Scholarships were awarded. Each scholarship provides the winning recipient with $1,000 to be used for the continuation of their education in their field of choice. Criteria for both scholarship opportunities include active membership within the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) and being actively enrolled as a high school senior or college student that has not yet turned 22 as of January 1, 2024. Scholarship funds may be used to attend a two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school.

The 2025 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity scholarship recipient is Lilyan March of Green Top, Missouri. March is the daughter of Bryan and Grace March and is currently a senior at Green City R-1 in Green City, Mo. She plans to attend college at Iowa State University in the fall of 2025 to study Animal Science. March has goals of finding a career in the beef industry post-college. March is currently an active participant in Missouri FFA, currently serving as both her chapter’s Vice President of Community Relations and the Area 3 Historian. She received her Missouri FFA State Degree and was also named her chapter’s Star in Agri-Business. Through both 4-H, FFA and numerous other extra-curricular activities, March has served in many aspects and done so while maintaining her spot on the school honor roll and in National Honor Society, all while continuing to show livestock and be an active participant in the AGJA.

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“My love for the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed started at age 9, when I began showing registered Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. I began this adventure in 2016, when I joined 4-H and purchased my first Balancer steer from Ertel Cattle Company,” wrote March.

March currently maintains a small herd of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, as well as several head of commercial cattle that she continues to breed to registered Gelbvieh bulls. Since getting her start in the Gelbvieh breed, March has had the opportunity to work for Ertel Cattle Company and Mitchell Marketing services, not only learning to raise registered seedstock and to prepare videos and photos for production sales but also getting to attend the last two American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Conventions and assist with the preparation and planning of the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity.

Jayden Carrier, the daughter of LeAnn Maude and the late Aaron Carrier, of Hermosa, South Dakota, was selected as the 2025 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Scholarship. Carrier is currently a junior at Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska studying Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice. Carrier is also a graduate of Casper Community College in Casper, Wyoming, where she earned an associate’s degrees in both Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice. Carrier is a 2023 inductee in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, a 2023 recipient of the South Dakota Key Award, a current member of the Chadron State College Emerging Eagle Leaders Program, and was involved in National Honor Society, Girl’s State, and 4-H throughout her high school years. She has been actively involved in many community service projects and volunteer organizations

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throughout the years and continues to stay active within the Gelbvieh breed.

“Why do you raise Gelbvieh cattle? Why not a more popular breed? I can’t really count the number of times I have been asked some variation of that question, but the answer is easy: I love the Gelbvieh & Balancer breed because of their quiet and gentle nature, as well as the pounds they add at weaning time,” writes Carrier.

Carrier continues to be an active decisionmaker within her family’s Gelbvieh operation in South Dakota and maintains a registered herd herself. Through the Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Futurities, she has been able to diversify her own operation by purchasing semen packages on former futurity bulls, including RTRT Great Divide, PHG Eminence, and JRI Bottom Line, to name a few. Carrier continues to be an active member of the AGJA, being a finalist for AGJA Breeder of the Year in 2022 and 2023 and an active participant at many junior shows across the Midwest, including Western Junior Livestock Show, Black Hills Stock Show, Northern International Livestock Expo and regional AGJA shows.

Congratulations to both 2025 Bull Futurity Scholarship recipients. If you know of an AGJA member who meets the criteria to apply for an AGJA scholarship like these, we encourage you to reach out and share the opportunities provided through the AGJA, American Gelbvieh Foundation, bull futurities and several memorials. Please contact staff at the AGA office with questions at info@gelbvieh.org or find scholarship information on our website at gelbvieh.org.F

JAYDEN CARRIER

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Following the conclusion of the AGA National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Shows, the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards were presented. These awards are calculated on a points-based system where results of both the AGA National Open Shows and AGA National Pen Shows count toward the total points tally for both breeder and exhibitor. The 2025 AGA National Premier Breeder was Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kansas. The 2025 AGA National Premier Exhibitor was Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kan., who then received the Sam Tauck Memorial Trophy. The AGA would like to congratulate both exhibitors for their hard work.F

PREMIER BREEDER Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

PREMIER EXHIBITOR Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH

CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® HEIFER AND BULL PEN SHOW

RESULTS

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he 2025 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Gelbvieh and Balancer® pen shows were held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado at the Stockyards Arena on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Brian Barragree of Absarokee, Montana to sort 22 pens of Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls and females.

BALANCER PEN HEIFERS

The AGA National Champion Balancer Pen of Three Heifers were exhibited by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska, with an average pen weight of 934 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.58 pounds. The heifers were all 50% Balancers ranging in age

from January 31, 2024, to February 13, 2024. The heifers in this pen were sired by CTR Life Time 1737G, Schieffelbein GOAT 271, and Myers Fair-N-Square M39.

The AGA National Reserve Champion Balancer Pen of Three Heifers were exhibited by Raile Cattle Company of Saint Francis, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 944 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.09 pounds. The heifers ranged from 49.7% Balancer to 54.8% Balancer and ranged in age from February 19, 2024, to April 9, 2024. These heifers were sired by VLK Stunner J179 and EGL Enterprise E080.

The AGA National Champion Balancer Pen of Five Heifers were exhibited

by Black Gold Genetics of Pritchett, Colorado, with an average pen weight of 889 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.35 pounds. The heifers were all 37.5% Balancers ranging in age from December 19, 2023, to February 5, 2024. The heifers in this pen were sired by Sitz Barricade 632F, Connealy Craftsman, and SAV Rainfall 6846.

BALANCER PEN BULLS

The AGA National Champion Balancer Pen of Three Bulls were exhibited by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Neb., with an average pen weight of 1,162 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.56 pounds. The bulls ranged from 44.9% Balancer to 71.1% Balancer and ranged in age from February 10, 2024, to March 4, 2024.

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CHAMPION PEN OF 3 BALANCER HEIFERS Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb.

RESERVE PEN OF 3 BALANCER HEIFERS Raile Cattle Company, Saint Francis, Kan.

CHAMPION PEN OF 5 BALANCER HEIFERS Black Gold Genetics, Pritchett, Colo.

CHAMPION PEN OF 3 BALANCER BULLS Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb.

RESERVE PEN OF 3 BALANCER BULLS Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb.

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The bulls in this pen were sired by Woodhill Reality, CTR Life Time 1737G, and DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F.

The AGA National Reserve Champion Balancer Pen of Three Bulls were exhibited by Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, Neb., with an average pen weight of 1,224 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.46 pounds. The bulls ranged from 36.7% Balancer to 63% Balancer and ranged in age from January 23, 2024, to January 29, 2024. The bulls in this pen were sired by HTFM Mr Equalizer E711 and Sitz Resilient 10208.

The AGA National Champion Balancer Pen of Five Bulls were exhibited by Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, Neb., with an average pen weight of 1,165 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.41 pounds. The bulls in this pen ranged from 36.3% Balancer to 63% Balancer and ranged in age from January 26, 2024, to February 26, 2024. The bulls in this pen were sired by Connealy Commerce, HTFM Mr

Equalizer E711, TAU Homeland 56H ET, TAU Night Shift 69H, and Deer Valley Growth Fund.

The AGA National Reserve Champion Balancer Pen of Five Bulls were exhibited by Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kan., with an average pen weight of 1,163 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.37 pounds. The bulls in this pen ranged from 37.5% Balancer to 54.7% Balancer and ranged in age from January 28, 2024, to February 17, 2024. The bulls in this pen were sired by CTR Money 0826H ET, Connealy Craftsman, JRI Probity 254D28, and DCSF Post Rock Prominent 139K8 ET.

GELBVIEH PEN BULLS

The AGA National Champion Gelbvieh Pen of Three Bulls were exhibited by Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kan., with an average pen weight of 1,119 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.25 pounds. The bulls in this pen were all 75% Gelbvieh and ranged in age from January 19, 2024, to March 2,

2024. The bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Relentless 170H281 and JRI General Patton 213B97 ET.

The AGA National Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Pen of Three Bulls were exhibited by CIB’s Gelbvieh of Clutier, Iowa, with an average pen weight of 1,099 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.22 pounds. The bulls in this pen were all purebred Gelbviehs and ranged in age from January 30, 2024, to February 6, 2024. The bulls in this pen were all full siblings sired by JRI General Patton 213B97 ET.

The AGA National Champion Gelbvieh Pen of Five Bulls were exhibited by Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kan., with an average pen weight of 1,157 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.35 pounds. The bulls in this pen ranged from 75% Gelbvieh to 78.2% Gelbvieh and ranged in age from January 16, 2024, to February 9, 2024. The bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Relentless 170H281 and JRI General Patton 213B97 ET.

RESERVE PEN OF 5 BALANCER BULLS Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

CHAMPION PEN OF 5 BALANCER BULLS Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb.

CHAMPION GELBVIEH PEN OF 3 BULLS Judd Ranch Inc, Pomona, Kan.

RESERVE PEN OF 3 GELBVIEH BULLS

Cib’s Gelbvieh, Clutier Iowa

CHAMPION PEN OF 5 GELBVIEH BULLS Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SHOW

CHAMPION SELECTED AT 2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR SHOW

RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

The 2025 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Shows were held in Denver, Colorado at the NWSS Complex’s historic Stadium Arena on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Mat Lewis of Iliff, Colorado to sort 34 Gelbvieh and Balancer® female entries.F

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

CDX Luna 328L

Owen Spencer, Pierre, S.D.

Sire: BARG Independence 21G

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR HEIFER

RUPP Legacy 318L ET Carter Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Sire: BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152C

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION GELBVIEH HEIFER CALF

DCSF Post Rock Zula 101M1

Gabe Hueser, Minneapolis, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Icon 136K1 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH HEIFER CALF

IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411

Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F14

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L

Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

XXB Miss Thelma 901 335L

Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Block Party 514H

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1255L ET

Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, Ind.

Sire: DLW Sand Trap 928C ET

RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

JRI Ms Perfect Sense 285L410

Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

BALANCER FEMALES

CHAMPION BALANCER HEIFER CALF

DCSF Post Rock Eulima 213M8

Gabe Hueser, Minneapolis, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET

RESERVE BALANCER HEIFER CALF

BOSE M602

Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Nebraska 924J

TGV T Bar S Ms 1228L

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: T Bar S Bullseye 4013J

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

DTKF DTK Lovin Lizzy E027L

Megan Walahoski, Overton, Neb.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

Thank You

To all bidders, buyers and sellers that made the 2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH and BALANCER SALE a huge success IN THE YARDS, at the NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW

2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SHOW

2025 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SALE

The 2025 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale, held on January 12, 2025, at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, showcased the best in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. The event, which took place in the Wagner West Auction Arena at the Stockyards Event Center, brought together top breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts from across the country, resulting in an impressive display of quality livestock and genetic potential.

The sale featured a total of 24 lots, achieving an impressive average of $15,077 per lot and a grand total of $361,850. The offerings included a diverse range of genetic packages and live animals, with one bull averaging $21,000, one sire semen package selling for $46,000, two donor lots averaging $32,500, one bred heifer at $21,000, four flush opportunity lots averaging $10,250, eight open heifer lots averaging $13,000, three pick of ranch female lots averaging $12,333, and four frozen embryo lots averaging $6,712.50.

The highest-selling lot of the sale was Lot 4/4A, JKGF F824 with a bull calf at side (Lot 4A), which commanded an impressive $37,000. This outstanding donor was consigned by J & K Gelbvieh Farm of Ava, Illinois, and was purchased by Bar SS Cattle Company from

Russellville, Kentucky. The top-selling open heifer, Lot 13, DCSF Post Rock Zula 101M1, garnered significant attention and sold for $30,000. This promising young female was consigned by Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kansas, and acquired by Lucky Cross Ranch from Atwood, Kan.

The sale’s bull offering, Lot 1, CLGR GRU MAN OF FEW WORDS 262M, sold for $21,000. This Breeder’s Choice Futurity Winner was consigned by the Callahan and Emily Grund Family of Maryville, Kan., and purchased by Jen-Ty Gelbviehs from Canada. The top-selling bred heifer, Lot 5, DLW TPG Ms Tyra 3114L ET, a 50% Balancer bred heifer, sold for $21,000. This lot was consigned by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska, and purchased by Cedar Top Ranch from Stapleton, Neb.

Other notable sales included the second-highest selling donor, Lot 3, DBRG Ms Destination 9159G, a 75% Balancer cow, which sold for $28,000 to a partnership of Larson’s Lost River Livestock, Covington Gelbvieh, and Pleateau Gelbvieh from Clearbrook, Minnesota. The second top-selling open heifer, Lot 11C, BGGR LAYLA L976 ET, brought $17,000 for consignor Black Gold Genetics of Pritchett, CO, and was purchased by TJB Gelbvieh

from Chickamauga, Georgia. Two flush opportunities from TJB Gelbvieh of Chickamauga, Ga., each sold for $9,500, with the first choice going to Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Neb., and the second choice purchased by Cranview Gelbvieh from Esmond, North Dakota.

The top-selling embryo package, Lot 22, consisted of five purebred Gelbvieh embryos from LRSF Jo-Leen K82 ET by DBRG MR BOLD RULER 3194L, selling for $2,000 per embryo. These were consigned by Colesbend Cattle Co of Smiths Grove, Ken., and purchased by Cove Creek Cattle & Little Windy Hill Farm from Wytheville, Virginia. An AI sire semen package from JKGF Pay Up K824 (Lot 2) sold for an impressive $46,000, distributed among 23 semen package purchasers. This lot was consigned by Bar SS Cattle Company & J and K Gelbvieh of Russellville, Ken.

The 2025 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale demonstrated the continued strength and demand for high-quality Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. With strong prices across various categories, the sale reflected the industry’s recognition of the breed’s value in producing efficient, high-performing cattle for today’s beef production systems.F

AGA PHOTO CONTEST

FIRST PLACE

JAYCIE FORBES

DE SMET, SOUTH DAKOTA

“THE BOND”

THIRD PLACE

JANA THORSTENSON

SELBY, SOUTH DAKOTA

“HEADING TO THE CORRAL”

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 AGA PHOTO CONTEST!

SECOND PLACE

GENTRY WARNER

ARAPAHOE, NEBRASKA “#314”

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET

Roland Springer, Watertown, Tenn,

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

MDR Clara Allen 415M

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BGFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wa.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

ASHE MKB 75L

Thompson Phelps, Paragould, Ark.

Sire: Hummel Argentine

CHAMPIONS NAMED AT THE 2025 CATTLEMEN’S

CONGRESS GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® OPEN SHOW

RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTING, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGES

The 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress national open show was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on January 7, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Lydell Meier of Clinton, Tennessee to sort 93 Gelbvieh and Balancer® bull and female entries.F

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

AMT Marylin Monroe 615M

Shelby Candler, Weaverville, N.C.

Sire: GHGF Man O’ War F825

RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Marna 534M ET Jeff Baker, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

KARS Mystic Gypsy 415M

Karson Brooks, Bennet, Neb.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Lou 13L1 ET Jett Baker, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CRLL JNCC Ember 3729L ET

Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310

CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Lilly 536L

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: EGL Encore E7166

RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

CRLL JNCC Ambrosia 3025L ET

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: GHFG Cow Town D536

CHAMPION GELBVIEH LATE SPRING YEARLING

HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Loretta L131 ET Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH LATE SPRING YEARLING

HEIFER

CIRS Lora 416L

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING

HEIFER

HERC Linda 816L

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

GELBVIEH BULLS

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING BULL CALF

BRAX Moto Moto M15 ET Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207

RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING BULL CALF

JSWF GHSC Mulligan M15 ET

Gage Swindler, Braymer, Mo.

Sire: HDG Hillsdown Finnegan 4F

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER BULL CALF

BCFG Butlers War Dog 549M2 ET

Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION GELBVIEH LATE SPRING YEARLING BULL

MDR Lonesome Dove 3608L

Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: PHG Just Do It J120

RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER BULL CALF

CIRS P876M

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF

CRLL JNCC Shoot 2 Thrill 3851L ET Nowack Cattle Company, Owensville, Mo.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310

RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR BULL CALF

CIRS Unchained 621L

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

Sire: BCFG Butlers General Lee J207 ET

CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE BULL

GHSC Mock Trade L65

Gage Swindler, Braymer, MO

Sire: JRI Trade Secret 253G486

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

HTFM Hilltops Lone Ranger L303

Hilltop Farms, Asbury, MO & Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: HTFG Hilltops Hawkeye H046

BALANCER FEMALES

CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

BSSC Miss Memphis 4115M

Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

GJWC TBG Sandy 438M

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER BULL CALF

CWLR LK Wide Awake 401M

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR Sleep Tight 9548G

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

HTFB Hilltops Lonestar L324

Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo.

Sire: JRI Probity 254D28

CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

GHGF Material Girl 601M

Addyson Primm, Jasper, MO & Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

Sire: GHGF Momentum F844

RESERVE BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Moana 207M2 ET Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1228L

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: T Bar S Bullseye 4013J

RESERVE BALANCER® SENIOR HEIFER CALF

NCSU Miss Pack Change Up 39J 47L

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.

Sire: GHGF Change of Pace J365

CHAMPION BALANCER LATE SPRING

YEARLING HEIFER

GHGF Lindy 10L1 ET

Shelby Candler, Weaverville, NC & Green Hills

Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

Sire: H/H Silent Majority 0248

RESERVE BALANCER LATE SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

CNGN Lainey L02

Caitlin Newton, Westminster, SC & Kinley Metts, Seneca, S.C.

Sire: SKYC Skys Encore 7086E

CHAMPION BALANCER COW/CALF PAIR

JNCC Miss Sky High 748E

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: Musgrave Sky High 1535 A535

Calf: JNCC Mirabelle 456M, Calved 9/16/2024

BALANCER BULLS

CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF

BRAX Marlboro M23 ET

Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: KHR 03F

RESERVE BALANCER SPRING BULL CALF

SEPT Wallstreet M433 ET September Farms, Franklin, Neb.

Sire: KARR Rumfelt’s Prime Time H96G

RESERVE BALANCER WINTER BULL CALF

HLN Kingston 104M

Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

CHAMPION BALANCER LATE SPRING YEARLING BULL

CNGN DNF Addicted to Diamonds L01

Caitlin Newton, Westminster, S.C.

Sire: Conley No Limit 8188

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

JTK Empire 321L

Kale Cook, Lindsay, Okla.

Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2025 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® HEIFER AND BULL PEN SHOW

The 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress pen shows were held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on January 6, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Brian Rogers of Bryan, Texas to sort 12 pens of Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls and females.F

CHAMPION GELBVIEH PEN OF THREE HEIFERS Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

RESERVE GELBVIEH PEN OF THREE HEIFERS Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

CHAMPION GELBVIEH PEN OF THREE BULLS Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

RESERVE GELBVIEH PEN OF THREE BULLS Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan.

RESERVE BALANCER PEN OF THREE HEIFERS Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan.

CHAMPION BALANCER PEN OF FIVE BULLS Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

CHAMPION BALANCER PEN OF FIVE HEIFERS Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan.

CHAMPION BALANCER PEN OF THREE BULLS Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan.

CHAMPION GELBVIEH PEN OF FIVE BULLS Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kan.

CHAMPION BALANCER PEN OF THREE HEIFERS Golden Image Cattle Company, Ford, Kan.

RESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

CHAMPIONS NAMED AT THE 2025 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR SHOW

TRESULTS BY TAWNIE DEJONG AUSTIN, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGES

he 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress junior show was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on January 5, 2025. Exhibitors welcomed judge Emily Griffiths of Kendallville, Indiana to sort 60 Gelbvieh and Balancer® female entries.F

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Lilly 536L

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: EGL Encore E7166

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

MDR Molly 403M

Jarret Dobson, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: MDR Class Suit 2907K

GELBVIEH FEMALES

RESERVE GELBVIEH SPRING HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Marna 534M ET

Jett Baker, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

CHAMPION GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

MDR Clara Allen 415M

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

RESERVE GELBVIEH WINTER HEIFER CALF

JRI Ms Paris 148M443 ET

Levi Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CHAMPION GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Lou 13L1 ET

Jett Baker, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH SENIOR HEIFER CALF

CRLL JNCC Ember 3729L ET

Sarah Carroll, Raymore, Mo.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BGFG Butlers Ms Lola 133L

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wa.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

BSSC Miss Memphis 4115M

Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GELBVIEH INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

CRLL JNCC Ambrosia 3025L ET

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

CHAMPION GELBVIEH LATE SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

GCRK L309

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

RESERVE GELBVIEH LATE SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Loretta L131 ET Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CHAMPION GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Lucy 282L ET

Roland Springer, Watertown, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GELBVIEH JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

HERC Linda 816L

Addy Winter, Hillsboro, Kan.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

BALANCER FEMALES

RESERVE BALANCER SPRING HEIFER CALF

GHGF Madonna 46M

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHFG War Eagle H275

CHAMPION BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Moana 207M2 ET

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE BALANCER WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Melania 131M3 ET

Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, Ky.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHAMPION BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 1228L

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: T Bar S Bullseye 4013J

RESERVE BALANCER SENIOR HEIFER CALF LHC 3108L

Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C.

Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

CHAMPION BALANCER LATE SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

GHGF Lindy 10L1 ET

Shelby Candler, Weaverville, N.C.

Sire: H/H Silent Majority 0248

RESERVE BALANCER LATE SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

JCP 285L8 Lila

Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JCP Prairie Dog 285H4

RESERVE BALANCER JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

ASHE MKB 75L

Thompson Phelps, Paragould, Ark.

Sire: Hummel Argentine

CHAMPION BALANCER COW/CALF PAIR

JNCC Miss Sky High 748E

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: Musgrave Sky High 1535 A535

Calf: JNCC Mirabelle 456M, Calved 9/16/2024

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale

Reported by Klint Sickler

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh’s Annual Production Sale, held on February 8, 2025, in Gladstone, North Dakota, showcased an impressive lineup of Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and Red Angus bulls. The event, led by auctioneer Jay Elfeldt, saw strong demand for highquality genetics, with 53 Gelbvieh/ Balancer bulls averaging $8,896 and 5 Red Angus bulls averaging $7,650. The topselling bull of the day was PHG MAGA M88, a black purebred Gelbvieh sired by

LRSF Itasca K192 and out of a MDR N.H. Blackout 7412E dam, which commanded an impressive $18,000 from Hoots Livestock of Killdeer, N.D.

The sale featured several other impressive sales, highlighting Prairie Hills Gelbvieh’s commitment to superior genetics. The second-highest seller, PHG Magnum M65, a red purebred Gelbvieh sired by JRI Troubadour 270J490 and out of a KHR Taylor Made 85D dam, sold for

$17,000 to Davidson Gelbvieh in Pontiex, Saskatchewan. Additional high-selling lots included PHG Montana M91, sired by LRSF Itasca K192 and out of a BABR Dominance 4280B dam, purchased by Holle Gelbvieh of Oberlin, Kan. for $15,000, and PHG Mason M86, also sired by LRSF Itasca K192 and out of a PHG Paycheck C24 dam, acquired by Steve Smith Gelbvieh of Lehi, Utah for $14,000.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

MARCH 2025

MARCH 1 Judd Ranch 47th Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

MARCH 1 Lazy TV Ranch 44th Annual Production Sale, Selby, S.D.

MARCH 1 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, Ark.

MARCH 1 Flying H Genetics Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 1 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Frankfort, Ky.

MARCH 2 Epley Cattle “Carrying on the MLM Legacy” Annual Bull Sale, Nelson, Neb.

MARCH 3 Hojer Ranch 33rd Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

MARCH 4 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, Neb.

MARCH 5 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 7 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 36th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Sask., Canada

MARCH 8 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale, Fredonia, Ky.

MARCH 8 Rippe Gelbvieh & Rippe Angus Bull Sale, Fairbury, Neb.

MARCH 8 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

MARCH 8 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

MARCH 11 Bar Arrow Catte Company 35th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan.

MARCH 13 Raile Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, St. Francis, Kan.

MARCH 15 Lone Oak Cattle 13th Annual Bull Sale, Mechanicsville, Iowa

MARCH 15 Ertel Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Kirksville, Mo.

MARCH 21 Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa

MARCH 22 Cranview Gelbvieh 21st Annual Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.

MARCH 22 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

MARCH 27 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Oilmont, Mont .

MARCH 28 Danell Diamond Six Ranch Annual Bull Sale closing online @ billpelton.com

MARCH 29 Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch Bull Sale, Model, Colo.

MARCH 30 AGJA 7th Annual Frozen Fundraiser Online Auction closing @ SC Online Sales

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

JUNE 2025

JUNE 23-27 Grand Ole Gelbvieh Junior Classic, Lebanon, Tenn.

JULY 2025

JULY 20-23 The Summit IGS Y outh 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 malerie@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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