SALE REPORT
Thank you from the Blue River Gang! The 42nd Annual Blue River Gang Sale took place on Saturday, February 3rd, near Rising City. Hosted by Ruth Simmentals, Makovicka Angus, Naber Farms and BADJ Cattle Company. The sale drew a large crowd and proved to be a great success. Despite the weather, the all-video sale featured a variety of offerings, including fancy open females, herd bull prospects, pairs, and bred females. Appreciation goes out to everyone who showed interest in this year’s event, especially those who participated in the bidding and made purchases. The breeders express their gratitude for entrusting the Blue River Gang genetics for their breeding programs. They eagerly anticipate witnessing the growth and success of their genetics in the hands of the buyers.
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MAK Revelation 3523 Angus Bull Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 x WMS Blackcap May 5136 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Rocking H Cattle Company, Overland Park, KS
$16,000 67
K502 Simmental Pair W/C Fort Knox 609F x EKHCC Red Jewel 760 Heifer Calf at Side by LLW Card True North G71 Breeder: Naber Farms Buyer: Reed Parker, Bartlett, NE
$12,500 15
MAK Blackcap May 5136-3728 Angus Open Heifer Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 x WMS Blackcap May 5136 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Kocian Angus, Dwight, NE
$12,000 Sale Report 2024
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MAK Blackcap May 5136-3963 Angus Open Heifer Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 x WMS Blackcap May 5136 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Kocian Angus, Dwight, NE
$12,000 47
MAK Crusher 7320-2454 Angus Bull Marcys Scale Crusher x S A V Blackcap May 7320 Breeder: Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Doug Scholz, Shelby, NE
$10,250 45
MAK Deadwood 3555 Angus Bull Poss Deadwood x MAK Lady Denver 426-8192 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Bruce & Brett Bohuslavsky, Ulysses, NE
$10,000 45A
MAK Deadwood 3566 Angus Bull Poss Deadwood x MAK Lady Denver 426-8192 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: D&R Farms Inc, Ulysses, NE
$9,500 28
Ruth Red Empire L29 Simmental Bull Bar CK Red Empire 9153G x J29 Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Circle G Farms, Waco, NE
$9,500 Sale Report 2024
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Ruth Ms County O L631 Simmental Open Heifer GEFF County O x STF Zeba 50E Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: BF Black Simmental & Jake Ruth, Auburn, NE
$8,500 47A
MAK Crusher 7320-2835 Angus Bull Marcys Scale Crusher x S A V Blackcap May 7320 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: Doug Scholz, Shelby, NE
$8,500 25
Ruth Red Empire K882 Simmental Bull Bar CK Red Empire 9153G x Ruth Ms Fiona F882 Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Circle G Farms, Waco, NE
$8,000 20A
Ruth Reliant K348 Simmental Bull G A R Reliant x BF Miss Steel Force 83W Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: D&R Farms Inc, Ulysses, NE
$7,750 24
Ruth Frosty K229 Simmental Bull TJ Frosty 318E x TJ 229H Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Kyle Stephens, Plains, TX
$7,250 Sale Report 2024
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Ruth 20/20 K427 Simmental Bull Mr CCF 20-20 x BF Miss Steel Force 83W Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Kyle Stephens, Plains, TX
$7,000 58
Ruth K205 Simmental Pair OMF Epic E27 x RBAR Icandi 205H Bull Calf at Side by TJ Frosty 318E Breeder: Ruth Simmentals, Naber Farms & Nate Kershner Buyer: Gruber Farms LLC, Waco, NE
$7,000 49
MAK Blackcap May 5136-2553 Angus Bred Marcys Scale Crusher x WMS Blackcap May 5136 AI Sire: S A V Resource Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: McConnell Angus, Dix, NE
$7,000 41B
MAK Rito 7075-3022 Angus Bull Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 x WMS Blackcap May 5136 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: McConnell Angus, Dix, NE
$6,500 46
MAK Doc Ryan 426-2066 Angus Bull T/D Doc Ryan 049 x RB Lady Denver 167-426 Breeder: Makovicka Angus Buyer: D&R Farms Inc, Ulysses, NE
$6,250 Sale Report 2024
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SS Harmony J02 Simmental Pair Jass On The Mark 69D x SS Donna E2 Heifer Calf at Side by THSF Lover Boy B33 Breeder: Naber Farms Buyer: Lyons Cattle, Pawhuska, OK
$6,250 20
Ruth Reliant K480 Simmental Bull G A R Reliant x BF Miss Steel Force 83W Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: C&C Cattle & Fencing LLC, Brainard, NE
$6,000 53
Ruth Ms J177 Simmental Pair WS Revival x BF Miss Steel Force 83W Heifer Calf at Side by Bar CK Red Empire 9153G Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Cory Vrbka, Shelby, NE
$6,000 33
Ruth Affirmed L229 Simmental Bull LCDR Affirmed 212H x TJ 229H Breeder: Ruth Simmentals Buyer: Terry Kosmicki, St. Paul, NE
Sale Averages
$6,000 18 Open Heifers Averaged: ............................................................................$5,486 20 Simmental Bulls Averaged: ......................................................................$5,550 9 Angus Bulls Averaged: .............................................................................. $11,139 12 Cow Calf Pairs Averaged: ..........................................................................$5,521 3 Angus Bred Females Averaged: ................................................................$6,917 9 Simmental Bred Females Averaged: .......................................................$3,222 71 Live Lots Averaged:................................................................ $6,000 Sale Report 2024
Ruth Simmentals Russ, Barb, Jake & Cassie Ruth Russ 402.367.8221 Jake 402.367.8390
Makovicka Angus
John & Connie Makovicka 402.549.2323 • Cell 402.367.7728
Naber Farms
Trevor Naber 402-641-2576 Larry Naber 402-643-5522
BADJ Cattle Co.
Jake Stutzman 402-641-0799 Adam Stutzman 402-641-2282 MARKETING REPS: Val Eberspacher, EE Sales, MN; Derek Vogt, EE Sales, NE; Jason Hanson, Livestock Digital, NE; Troy Meysenberg, NE; Terry Tonniges, NE; Adam Conover, American Angus Association, MO; Braden Benes, NE; Mariah Miller, LiveAuctions.TV, IA AUCTIONEER: Col. Russ Moravec, NE PROFESSIONAL SALE MANAGEMENT:
Val & Lori Eberspacher Office 507-532-6694 or Val Cell 612-805-7405 Marshall, MN sales@ebersale.com www.ebersale.com
Sale Report 2024