7th Annual Early Bird Bull Sale Catalog by Gardiner Angus Ranch

7th ANNUAL

Monday, January 22, 2024 • 10 AM

Henry & Nan Gardiner Marketing Center Ashland, Kansas

Gardiner anGus ranch

7 thAnnual Early Bird Bull Sale

Monday, January 22, 2024 at the henry & nan Gardiner MarketinG center (GPs address) 2601-B cr 13 • ashland, kansas 67831

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, January 21:

5:00 PM: Dinner will be ser ved

6:00 PM: Moderated Discussion: “Learning together through priceless friendships & creating lifelong professional networks”

Moderator: Deb Norton

Panelists: Kendal Kay, Randall Spare & Mark Gardiner

Monday, January 22:

10:00 AM: Gardiner Angus Ranch 7th Annual Early Bird Bull Sale

11:30 AM: Lunch will be served until the sale concludes

CATTLE SELLING INCLUDE

414 REGISTERED BULLS

108 20-Month-Old Bulls

306 17-Month-Old Bulls

145 AI BRED COMMERCIAL FEMALES

Heifers are AI bred to GAR Transcendent. Will sell with individual Method Genetics data. Final group updates and individual Method Genetics EPDs and Indexes will be posted on GardinerAngus.com prior to the sale.

You are invited to join us Sunday evening, January 21, for dinner followed by…

LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH PRICELESS FRIENDSHIPS & CREATING LIFELONG PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS

Mark Gardiner; Kendal Kay, Stockgrowers State Bank; and Randall Spare, Ashland Veterinary Center will discuss their unique relationship and networks built over lifetimes that have enabled each of them to grow and use the information to help others. In today’s economic environment of increased cost across all ag production, these three industry professionals discuss the importance of their relationships to the mutual success of their businesses. The discussion will be moderated by Deb Norton, Cogent Ideas Inc.

Kendal Kay Mark Gardiner Randall Spare, DVM Deb Norton Stockgrowers State Bank Gardiner Angus Ranch Ashland Vet Center Cogent Ideas Inc.

AUCTIONEERS:

Col. Joel Birdwell (405) 368-1058

Col. Rick Machado (805) 501-3210

LIVESTOCK PRESS REPRESENTATIVES

Matt Caldwell (913) 755-1105 Special Assignment (Matt has seen the cattle, can take your phone bids or provide information. He can be reached by phone or email: mattcaldwell75@gmail.com)

Jeff Mafi (816) 344-4266

Stephen Russell (785) 458-2650

Colton Pratz (405) 385-1054

Angus Journal

Kansas Stockman

Oklahoma Cowman

Guy Peverley (785) 456-4390 ……………………………………

Bill Bowman (816) 752-0079

Dakota Ferguson (785) 893-1604

Stock Exchange

Method Genetics

Special Assignment

GAR DESIGNATED SALE REPRESENTATIVES

If you are unable to attend the sale but are interested in placing a bid on any of the cattle, we encourage you to contact one of our designated representatives or Matt Caldwell. These representatives can respond to your request for visual information and bid for you during the sale.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

AI Barn: (620) 635-2156

Mark: (620) 635-5095 • gar@gardinerangus.com

Greg: (620) 635-0233 • gar@gardinerangus.com

Grant: (620) 635-0382 • grant.c.gardiner@gmail.com

Cole: (620) 635-0727 • colegardiner1@gmail.com

Ransom: (620) 635-0283 • gardinerransom@gmail.com www.GardinerAngus.com

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Best Western Country Inn and Suites, Dodge City, KS ……………… (620) 225-7378 (mention Gardiner Angus Ranch for a special rate)

Hampton Inn and Suites, Dodge City, KS (620) 225-0000

LaQuinta, Dodge City, KS (620) 225-7373

Holiday Inn Express, Dodge City, KS (620) 227-5000

Comfort Inn, Dodge City, KS (620) 338-8700

Daltons Bedpost, Meade, KS (620) 873-2131

Holiday Inn Express, Woodward, OK (580) 256-5200

The Bunk House, Ashland, KS (620) 635-5207

Super 54 Motel, Minneola, KS (620) 885-4885

Best Western Plus, Greensburg, KS (620) 723-2244

Don Graham, Cattle Broker Mobile: (918) 706-8875

Crossroads Cattle Company

Don has worked with us and our customers and recognizes the value of GAR-influenced genetics throughout the supply chain. If you do not plan on retaining ownership and would like to access the best market for your calves, we highly recommend Don Graham.

Will Yeager Mobile: (979) 219-0483

Yeager Cattle Co.

Will Yeager works with many GAR customers selling their cattle on Superior. Will recognizes the valueadded opportunities for beef producers buying or selling cattle. If you need assistance, please give Will a call.

Gardiner Angus Ranch

PAGE8 The Bulls that Sell

PAGE9 20-Month-Old Bulls —Lots 1-108

PAGE13 Lot 10—Henry Gardiner Scholarship Lot 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Henry Gardiner Scholarship & Lecture Series

PAGE22 A Legendary Sire Passes Away

PAGE28 Gardiner Angus Ranch U.S. Premium Beef Closeout and Grid Performance on 19,751 Head

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Follow the story of 240 head of steers from Switch House Ranch to the Dunne pastures and ultimately, the meat case.

PAGE38 17-Month-Old Bulls—Lots 109-414

PAGE68 Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lectures—all lectures are free and open to the public.

PAGE77 Gardiner Angus Ranch Educational Forums—discussions among friends!

PAGE84 Gardiner Angus Ranch Structured Internships—hands-on, immersive experience

PAGE101 170 GAR-Influenced AI Bred Commercial Heifers—All qualify for repeat buyer discount and free delivery

PAGE102 Reference Sires

PAGE104

Making It Better: CAB Sustainability Award Winner, Wharton 3C Cattle

Dear Customers and Friends,

Welcome to our 7th Gardiner Angus Ranch Early Bird Bull Sale. Although it wasn’t our thought seven years ago, the Early Bird sale is the first opportunity we have each year to offer elite genetics. Our intent seven years ago was to offer our commercial customers needing bulls for early spring turnout the opportunity to purchase the same genetics as our other production sales. This sale will feature 414 registered bulls, including 108 20-mo-old bulls and 306 17-mo-old bulls. More than 85% of the bulls in the sale are sired by seven of our most trusted AI sires. GAR Home Town is the sire of 152 bulls, followed by 75 sons of Transcendent, 37 sons of Sunbeam, 36 sons of Dual Threat, followed by Freedom, Kansas and GAR Prophet K263.

There’s a lot of discussion these days about the need for more “maternal.” I have heard this dialog my entire life, and I am more mature than I was! Today, we seem to have acquired the label of being a “terminal” breeder. We disagree, we select for all traits. In fact, throughout my life no one has been able to actually define “maternal” or measure it. We (GAR) define maternal as the female breeds in our time restricted breeding period and reproduces in our environment. If she does not we make food out of her. This has been our program since 1964 when Henry Gardiner started our complete artificial insemination program without the use of clean up bulls.

We always appreciate discussion of what works well in the beef industry. We applaud the enormous progress the Angus breed has made by using sound science, accurate data and actual documented results. We truly believe that cow-calf producers have the tools to choose for all traits. The key for all of us is to choose the traits that are both of economic value and highly heritable. The more lowly heritable traits such as reproduction are crucial, but the genetic component is virtually impossible to measure. I have come to use the quote that “nutrition is reproduction”. Dad started our total A.I. program at GAR 60 years ago. I would be proud to say that we have exceeded Henry Gardiner’s conception rates. We have not. We average 65% conception per service on our cows and 55% per service on our virgin heifers. This is the exact same conception rate that we had in 1968, 1984, 1994, etc. On average, we are average, but we have demanded our females conceive in our time restricted breeding season. We have had the good fortune to work with many of you for the past few decades. Our observation is that when it rains, and forage is available, you, too, have had very acceptable conception rates. What I have also noted with many of you is that you are great stewards of your land, and when it doesn’t rain, you adapt and figure out a nutrition plan that allows your cowherd to succeed. That is what we, as cattle producers, have done for decades and will continue to do in the future. I remember the statement dad made years ago (others surely did too) stating we select for the highly heritable, economically important traits and we manage the lowly heritable traits. This is what we have observed our customers do, too.

We celebrate the decades of progress we have made across the entire production spectrum by using all available tools, applying selection pressure on all traits of economic importance. Today, as a total AI and ET herd for six decades, our conception rate has not changed. Our disciplined approach is simple. The females in our cowherd have every opportunity to conceive. Because of balanced trait selection, the open females have value and become a part of the food supply. At GAR, those females are not “culled.” They simply did not conceive in our rigorous time-restricted breeding. Because of their birth to harvest genetics, the open females move to the final phase of a beef animal’s life cycle with value. Our goal is to produce bulls with the genetic ability to sire females that will conceive and raise a valuable calf in any environment AND the steer mates will grade Prime.

We are very fortunate to be able to communicate with many of our commercial cow-calf producers that retain ownership. I often mention Henry’s belief that one day we would produce Prime at the rate we produced Choice. Henry would be so excited to know that in 2023, 2,511 GAR-Influenced steers and heifers processed through U.S. Premium Beef have graded 99.16% Choice or better and 46.78% Prime. The cattle have earned $187.14 per head in premiums for the owners of the cattle. Overall, since 2017, 19,751 head of GAR cattle have graded 98.77% Choice or better and 34.18% Prime and returning more than $3 million in premiums to the owners. This data is not marketing “spin.” It’s the documentation of value for our commercial customers—real money for real people. This OPPORTUNITY to receive VALUE for our product is what keeps us all in business!

We encourage you to study the average AAA EPDs for this sale. From calving ease, weaning and yearling weight, stature, milk and end product merit, this offering will fit in any production environment, regardless of geography. For those believing you must choose between maternal or end product merit, I call your attention to average Method Genetics indexes for Maternal Production (MPI), Quality Pounds Index (QPI) and the all encompassing Retained Ownership Income (ROI). The 2024 Early Bird offering ranks in the top 14% for MPI, top 5% for QPI and top 5% for ROI. Your greatest challenge is to “choose” which bulls best fit your operation and marketing goals. Yet, I remind you that the bulls in this sale are elite for these economically important traits. Sort the bulls in the sale for the traits that you need to make the directional change needed and then inspect the bulls. Buy the ones that physically fit your preference and price.

We hope you can join us in person for our Sunday evening panel discussion. Frequently, I have the opportunity to speak to groups and regardless of the group, the underlying message is the value of relationships. Relationships evolve. Those relationships that began as professional working relationships evolve to trusted partners and close friends. We value and practice transparency. On Sunday evening, my trusted advisors and best friends and I will discuss the evolution of our relationships and what we have learned from each other. Businesses will continue to have challenges, from input costs to weather and beyond. Each generation must understand the value of relationships as they begin to build their own trusted networks.

We look forward to seeing you all as we continue to celebrate one of the most favorable marketing environments for beef we have seen in decades. Let’s keep Making Beef Better!

We are so thankful for your trust in our family and our cattle.

Greg Gardiner

Mark Gardiner

Grant Gardiner

Cole Gardiner

Ransom Gardiner Quanah Gardiner

Eva Gardiner, DVM Debra Gardiner Megan Gardiner Kayla Dewey Gardiner Greta Gardiner

The Team…

Words can’t adequately describe our appreciation for the hard work and loyalty of our small but mighty staff. Each staff member accomplishes the work of multiple people, all in an effort to get the job done. Whether it’s planting, harvesting, working several thousand head of cattle multiple times a year, breeding, feeding, processing, calving, repairing equipment—there is NO job this crew can’t do. While we all appreciate our educations, life lessons of hard work, honesty, responsibility and integrity are learned outside the classroom.

Jeff Golden began with GAR as a student at K-State. Following graduation in 1984, Jeff began working full time. Jeff’s main responsibilities include managing herd health as well as overseeing calving of the two year old heifers, and freeze branding thousands of GAR cattle each year. Jeff is as good of cowboy as we know. His ability to see the condition of the cattle and the country is valuable to us. Jeff and his wife, Sheryl, have two children, Zane and Grace. Jeff and his family live just east of GAR on their own operation. Scott Tune has been with GAR since June, 2002. Prior to joining the GAR team, Scott worked for Bar Six Dirt Construction. Scott oversees much of our farming during the summer. During the winter, Scott is an ace heat checker and assists in herd health at the GAR AI barn. Scott has delivered many GAR cattle all over the U.S. He does it proficiently and with a smile. Scott and his wife, Connie, live on the Gabbert Ranch at GAR.

Kurt Borgelt, native Nebraskan, moved to Clark County in 2004. Kurt has a degree in Animal Science from Univ. of Nebraska and is an all-around good hand in the GAR operation. Whether it’s heat detection, feed bunk management or herd heath, Kurt knows cattle! Kurt’s excellent feed bunk management has enabled GAR to consolidate bull development back on the ranch. Kurt and his wife, Aimee, have three children, Austin, Nicole and Landon, and reside just east of the GAR AI barn.

Eric Campbell came to GAR in August, 2004, with extensive feedlot and ranch experience. Eric assists with heat detecting and winter feeding at the AI barn. During the summer, Eric also shares much of the farming responsibilities. Eric never met a job that was too big or too small and has a great attitude! Eric and his wife, Emilie, have two children, Mahala and Mykelti, and live on the Dunne Ranch.

Landon Borgelt grew up on Gardiner Angus Ranch and is the son of Kurt and Aimee Borgelt. Landon graduated from Ashland High School and attended Pratt Community College. Landon is keenly aware of the demands of our diverse ranching and farming operation. He assists in our minimum till farming operation and is responsible for much of the equipment maintenance. During fall calving, he assists in tattooing and data collection. We are grateful Landon decided to return to the Ashland community and Gardiner Angus Ranch.

Calen Bailey was a fall 2020 intern at GAR. As a full-time team member, Calen is someone we depend on to “do it all!” When Calen takes responsibility for any task, there is no detail left to chance. We appreciate Calen’s curiosity and determination to tackle any job, from farming to working cattle. Her demeanor is engaging and positive. Her willingness to problem solve is priceless.

C.J. Bonilla was raised in the Ashland community, graduated from Ashland High School and left Kansas to serve our country as a U.S. Marine. After his honorable discharge, C.J. returned to Clark County. C.J. is a valuable addition to the team, observing penned cattle for health and wellness and assisting in the day to day cattle operation.

Jeff Golden Scott Tune

Eric Campbell

Kurt Borgelt

Landon Borgelt

C.J. Bonilla

Calen Bailey

The Method Advantage

Method Genetics Benefits for Commercial Producers

You buy good bulls with key genetic values for herd improvement. You know that EPDs are a selection tool to assist in focusing your production goals. You target an industry-focused high quality carcass value as part of your breeding goals.

Yet, when it comes to the cow herd and replacement heifer choices or selection strategies, the access to commercial genetic selection tools aligned with your goals and in the language of our industry (EPDs, indexes) is limited.

Method Genetics® results may just be what you need. In nearly six years (that’s about a generation interval in a commercial cow calf operation), Method customers in over 20 states now have access to EPDs and index values for their females to fine tune their selection strategies. This is a progressive step beyond just placing genetic pressure on the sire side of the equation.

What is the goal of Method Genetics?

Method Genetics provides a flexible, analytical opportunity for Angus-based cattle producers by using DNA technology and incorporating it into a genetic evaluation system.

Who is the target audience of Method?

Method selection tools are geared toward commercial Angus cow herds interested in characterizing potential replacement heifers and foundation females.

Why is Method Genetics different?

Established in 2014, Method Genetics LLC provides genetic selection tools and decision-making assistance related to commercial cattle production. Through the Method single-step multi-trait genetic evaluation, commercial cow-calf operators can access EPDs and indexes on their cow herd for use in genetic selection. DNA technology makes this selection advantage available to commercial herds, large and small, that in the past could only use EPDs in sire selection.

How do I use Method Genetics results?

Method results are typically used to rank replacement females for selection and culling. Producers review Method results when purchasing potential herd sires and use the Method rankings to match their herd goals. Emphasis is placed on the Method indexes for maternal, growth, and retained ownership.

How do I begin participating in Method Genetics?

Most producers begin by collecting DNA samples for genotyping. Blood cards and tissue sampling units are acceptable. There are no enrollment fees. Many producers have historical data from their herds (weaning weights, carcass data) that they have not ever really been able to fully utilize to aide in selection for their herds. This information can also

be incorporated into the genetic evaluation to give producers even more informative selection tools.

How are Method indexes (MPI, QPI, and ROI) computed?

Your genotyping results on tested animals go through our complete genetic evaluation that generates key Method Genetics EPDs and indexes. Method has a database of performance trait records, pedigrees, and DNA genotypes used in a single-step genetic evaluation to derive EPDs for use in the Method indexes. Method does not use breed organization EPDs are part of this process. Because of what we know about EPDs and their derivation, Method results are comparable to other Method results, but they are not comparable to breed organization EPDs.

Can this testing identify parentage?

Method Genetics has a large database of AI and natural service sires for use in sire assignment. Participants with tested females on file have the opportunity to generate pedigrees from this parentage benefit, adding increase accuracy to their Method results. Parentage work is included in the Method DNA testing at no cost.

What details are needed on commercial Angus samples for DNA testing?

Samples are sent directly to Method Genetics personnel. The minimum inputs needed for commercial cattle DNA samples are a unique herd ID, approximate age, and gender for each sample. We can incorporate any pedigree you know, also.

What is Method ROI that I keep hearing about and seeing in catalogs?

Cattle producers interested in a complete production system approach from conception through carcass end-point would typically use the Retained Ownership Income (ROI) index as a tool. ROI ties together reproduction, calving ease, maternal genetic merit, growth throughout the calf’s lifetime, and quality-based carcass merit in an Angus-based herd. The ROI is reported in dollars per calf produced in the herd, and it consolidates the sub-indexes of MPI and QPI.

What results are received after testing is completed?

Most producers receive the Method EPDs for calving ease, carcass traits, and docility. Of primary interest are the three Method Genetic index (MPI, QPI, ROI) solutions that accompany the EPDs. Results are returned in a sortable spreadsheet for use at the operation in breeding, selection and culling decisions.

How do my Method results compare to cow herds with similar goals?

Method customers receive summary statistics to compare their herd results to a database of similar commercial cow herds with goals focused on maternal and retained ownership traits for a high-quality carcass product. This benchmark data helps Method customers characterize and understand where their current herd’s genetic level is and provides specific selection direction to reach goals for consistent, high-quality production of USDA Prime and Premium Choice product.

What is the Method Genetics Marketing Advantage?

Beyond the use of Method results for selection decisions by a commercial cow-calf producer, this information has become a reliable means to characterize the genetic merit of replacement females, providing confidence for buyers purchasing replacements. Selecting commercial replacement females with the Method Genetics results allow a producer to jump-start their program with known genetics based on a proven track record.

MPI: Maternal Production

QPI: Quality Pounds

ROI: Retained Ownership Income

Where do the percentile ranks on young sires and AI sires seen in catalogs come from?

Method has seedstock participants using the Method Prime test and they receive more detailed EPDs and percentiles based upon the Method Genetic population. They have made a commitment to their customers using the Method Genetics system by testing and providing the Method indexes on the bulls they offer. The bulls they sell provide a great opportunity as they have Method EPDs and indexes which are comparable to other Method Genetics-generated solutions, regardless of the testing points.

How do I choose a level of testing at Method?

Most commercial Angus herds go with the Method Choice ($35). Method Prime runs $45 as of today and is used mostly by seedstock participants. What age do I pull DNA samples on my animals?

DNA samples can be collected at any age. Advanced customers in the Method system have begun to use tissue sampling units on calves after birth. We encourage customers to conservatively approach testing and focus on the newest generations of their cattle.

I am already testing with Method Genetics, so how can I learn more about my cattle?

If details are provided from the customer, we use existing pedigree information (for example on registered Angus bulls owned or AI sires being used or females of known genetics) to fill in relationship gaps, as well as incorporating this pedigree information into the genetic evaluation tools created. From a performance record standpoint, we can also incorporate these data (contemporary group weaning weights for example) into a genetic evaluation and key EPDs and index values include this information.

Do Method Genetics results ever change?

We continue to add performance records, pedigree, and genotypes to the Method genetic evaluation. An EPD is a prediction of an animal’s true genetic merit that has an associated possible change, or standard error of prediction. EPDs are not static values and can change as more is information is incorporated into the system from one evaluation to the next. Customers actively participating in the Method Genetics program can request cow herd updates as needed to better prepare for bull selection and breeding herd management.

How can I learn more about Method Genetics benefits?

Method Genetics, LLC provides genetic selection tools that enhance decision making for commercial Angus cow-calf producers. Using genetic evaluation methodology with performance records, pedigree, and genomic information, Method Genetics® indexes provide customized solutions to assist producers in capturing and implementing genetic values into their individual breeding programs. For more information, contact Bill Bowman (bbowman@ methodgenetics.com 816-752-0079) or Dr. Sally Northcutt (snorthcutt@methodgenetics.com 816-244-0969). General information is available on www.methodgenetics.com or follow us on Facebook.

Method Genetics® Choice Solutions

THE BULLS THAT SELL

Our 7th Annual Early Bird Sale features 414 bulls. These bulls offer our customers needing bulls for early spring turn out, the opportunity to select the same elite genetics as our other three sales.

The majority of the offering is sired by 7 of our most trusted herd sires:

These are proven sires we trust to deliver reproductive efficiency, calving ease, docility, post-weaning growth, feedlot performance and carcass value. Sons of each of these sires bring many different attributes to the business of beef. The averages of the bulls genetic predictions are listed below:

GAR Average AAA EPDs For The 2023 Early Bird Sale

Since 2014, Method Genetics Indexes for Maternal Pounds (MPI), Quality Pounds (QPI), and the all-encompassing Retained Ownership Income (ROI) are our most valuable selection criteria tools. ROI benchmarks our cattle against a population of cattle that provide opportunities across the entire beef cattle spectrum. Simply put, ROI benchmarks our cattle against a population of cattle that does what we do best. We encourage you to use ROI as your “go to” selection tool.

GAR Average Method Genetics Indexes For The 2023 Early Bird Sale

“You May Have It All!”

—Henry Gardiner

LOT 1

Henry Gardiner had a talk he used to present called “You may have it all.” He dared not settle for excellence in just one trait. N6252 possesses the genetic predictions that Henry envisioned. Top calving ease, early growth, stature that isn’t out of bounds with a combination of marbling and ribeye that was not possible a few short years ago. Maternal Production Index (MPI) that ranks in the top 3% of the Method Genetics database, and one of the elite ROI Indexes in our history. Yes dad, as usual, you were so right! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

LOT2

G A R Transcendent N5152

G A R Transcendent N6292

Transcendent is a sire that was named due to genetic predictions that were way above and beyond the range of normal for marbling. N5152’s attributes for calving ease, modest size with top 35% yearling growth make him a son that does all of these things like his dad with top 1% RE and bottom 25% YH. He is what breed improvement is all about. We find this necessary and exciting! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

N6292 is one of the highest marbling bulls in Angus history. His elite percentile rankings for the indexes shows his value for so many different traits. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

Birth

G A R Transcendent N5142

G A R Transcendent N5842

N299

G A R Prophet 19706639 G A R Prophet N1225

G A R Daybreak 252

N5142 displays stellar opportunity with the marbling, muscle and growth. Incredible MPI, QPI and ROI! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N6272

Birth Date: 5/24/22 Bull +20618414 Tattoo: N6272

None of us can ever reach Nirvana in beef cattle breeding… but we can strive to try! Improving genetics is the fun part of the journey. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N6262

Over 2 for marbling didn’t used to be possible. Today it is! Great bull! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

Top 1% $B, $C and Marbling! Why is marbling so important? Because it is the trait that differentiates our protein with taste for our consumers. and price for all of us. We like the TASTE TOO! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

REVENUE SHARING AND SEMEN INTEREST

You will notice we are selling revenue sharing and semen interests on all bulls. This means the bull is totally in your control in how you want to handle him and you get 100% of the salvage value of the bull. Simply, we are reserving the right to a share of semen sales revenue from the bull if, at some time in the future, semen sales become a possibility. If you sell the bull to another breeder, Gardiner Angus Ranch retains the semen interest. It is unlikely that large amounts of semen will be sold from many bulls. However, bulls are often “discovered” later in life, after proving themselves in the breeding pasture. It is for this reason we keep a semen interest in all bulls sold in our production sale.

Even bulls sold to commercial herds may become popular at a later time, as more carcass data is collected on their calves.

If you purchase a bull that we retain an interest in and you choose to collect semen from that bull as an “insurance policy” for your own use, that semen is 100% yours. Gardiner Angus Ranch may also wish to collect semen from the bull, either for in-herd use or to build a jointly-owned semen bank for sale purposes.

If you are not interested in collecting semen on the bull, GAR has the right to collect the bull, at their own expense, for their own use. Semen collection will be arranged at the convenience of the owner of the possession interest.

G A R Transcendent N5822

G A R Transcendent N5802

Special genetics for a bull that is destined to be a difference maker. From CED,

Time marches on with Home Town’s dam 6095 being the maternal grand dam of

Henry Gardiner Scholarship & Lecture Series

A R Home Town N6102

G A R Home Town N5452

Quite simply one of the elite bulls in the history of Gardiner Angus Ranch! Special Retained Ownership Income index! Henry Gardiner’s belief was to “pay it forward” and leave everything better than you found it. Due to the generosity of our friends and customers The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship has awarded $220,500 in scholarship money to 48 students at Kansas State University. Proceeds from the sale of N6102 will go entirely to this scholarship fund. Thank you all very much! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5482

N1717 SydGen Trust 6228 19083979 G A R Trust N1223 G

These are the genetics that take beef cattle to the next level. This is good stuff! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6132

There are 20 proven bulls in the AAA sire summary that are

+1 for marbling and ribeye. Disciplined decisions to select for these traits allows us to expand this population. N6132 is a perfect example of this choice! Let us expand the population of multi trait superior genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5402

G A R Home Town N5232

Extra special bull to sire the great beef trait of “taste fat!” Breed your heifers or cows and sleep tight. Feed the steers and breed the daughters and repeat the process for profit! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

Input

Birth

G A R Kansas N5692

R Absolute N1776 Goode Prophet 2902

Sweet ranking for MPI, QPI and ROI. We want our cattle to compete on a “fast track.” With Method Genetics methodology that benchmarks with the commercial industry, you know that you are getting real time information in a very elite population! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat N5742

Birth Date: 5/22/22

+20618361 Tattoo:

G A R Sunbeam N5112

Cattle that work never go out of fashion. This time tested formula of Sunbeam x Ashland gives us great confidence that these cattle will work for you! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5572

G A R Dual Threat N5172

G A R Kansas 22G

G A R Home Town N5632

G A R Home Town N6022

Birth

The search for universal cattle genetics of merit for everything is elusive, yet the pursuit is exciting. This journey has led us to genetics many believed were impossible. We believe! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5622

may have multitrait excellence! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6042

We believe that Home Town progeny has helped us reach many goals that Henry Gardiner dreamed of. Making dreams achievable within the cattle business is rewarding! Breed improvement marches on. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6032

G A R Home Town N5322

G A R Home Town N5332

G A R Home Town N5412

Birth

G A R Prophet F304

Be confident with your genetic goals. These targets are attainable! Look how N5332 should improve your USDA Prime grading cattle! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5342

Why is it important to be elite for marbling and muscle? Due to the fact that marbling differentiates beef by the pound, and RE/cwt is crucial in having cattle hit the targets of value without having YG 4 and 5 discounts. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5492

Cattlemen, we have an opportunity with bulls like N5342 that possess top 10% calving ease combined with top growth, marbling muscle and maternal function. Kind of why we do it! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

USPB DELIVERY RIGHTS

Many of our customers realize the value of access to GAR USPB delivery rights. Today, the demand exceeds our supply. Due to the increased demand, we are requiring prior authorization. If you are a GAR customer, retaining ownership, and would like to use GAR delivery rights, please contact Mark Gardiner (620) 635-5095 for prior authorization.

From 1998 through 2023, GAR customers marketed 140,000 head through U.S. Premium Beef, earning an average of $101.82 per head above the base price, totaling $14,254,840

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G A R Home Town N5472

G A R Home Town N5432

G A R Trust N1223

G A R 28 Ambush C19

We always strive to make the best mating possible every time. Home Town x Momentum is one of the best matings we ever created, that is why we did it so often! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5462

As we round up the usual candidates for value, Home Town

the top! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and

interest.

G A R Home Town N5552

Modest frame and Milk genetics to fit many arid environments. Top

bling! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5442

G A R Home Town N5542

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G A R Home Town N5652

G A R Home Town N5672

R Progess N983

Golden end product genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5662

We love connecting the dots… for ourselves and our customers. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5682

Great bull! We love Home Town cattle. We appreciate their calving ease, early growth, moderate size and sweet temperament! End product merit that our consumers desire and the maternal function we need to fit most environments. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

There is never a one size fits all recipe for success, but there is a

REPEAT BUYER POLICY

Once again we are offering our “repeat buyer credit policy.” This policy is the same as in previous years. If you purchased an animal in our January 2023, April 2023, May 2023 or September 2023 sales, you will receive 5% off your purchases in this sale. If you have not made a GAR purchase in the last 12 months, but make a purchase in this sale, you will become a repeat-buyer and receive 5% off of any future purchase you make in the next 12 months. This 5% discount is determined after all credits have been subtracted from the gross purchase price.

G A R Home Town N5422

A R Home Town N5902

Indexes are decision making tools to simplify the individual traits into a composite score of assets to help make a good decisions. Look at N5422’s indexes and see how we believe this would be a very good decision. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

We constantly study, ask questions and have our own “skin in the game” in a continuous effort to make the best decisions possible in our cattle breeding to improve our cattle, the industry and our customer’s businesses. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5912

A R Home Town N5962

N5912’s progeny will light up the instrument grading on US Premium Beef’s value added grid! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

N5962 offers tremendous calving ease potential with top 1% Marbling! We appreciate our loyal customers who have been with us for decades! Thank you! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

The Passing of A Legendary Angus Sire

This fall, we reported the passing of GAR Sunrise (16933958). Sunrise made headlines when he earned the Lot 1 designation and sold during the 2012 Gardiner Angus Ranch spring production sale. During his service at Select Sires, he became one of the Angus breed’s high-use AI sires. According to a lifetime report from Select Sires, Sunrise sold 155,330 units of semen.

The 2012 GAR spring sale was the first sale at the ranch to incorporate internet bidding, enabling interested bidders the option to view online videos prior to the sale. GAR Sunrise’s video was viewed more than 1,000 times prior to the sale. For the first time in GAR history, beef producers placed realtime bids online hoping to outlast the competition sitting on the seats. Two commercial Angus producers and longtime GAR customers, Rob Sellard, Bucklin, Kansas, and Randy Bayne, Protection, Kansas, purchased Sunrise on a winning bid of $95,000.

When Sunrise sold in 2012, he ranked in the top 3% of the Angus breed for calving ease and early growth, top 4% for heifer pregnancy and top 1% of the breed for end product merit. As a 13-year-old bull, today Sunrise ranks in the bottom 45% of the breed for stature, top 10% for marbling at +1.17, and top 4% for $Grid with 322 carcass records posted. We appreciate a message received from our longtime friend and VP, Beef Program and Product Manager at Select Sires, Brian House,

“Not every bull gets to the place where he is best known for how special his daughters are— Sunrise did—and his name in a pedigree is like GOLD!”

GAR Sunrise leaves a legacy of generational Angus progeny with birth to harvest value. Sunrise’s EPD data is still impressive, but over a decade, the genetic improvement in his progeny was remarkable. Structural soundness and foot quality have always been a foundation for longevity in beef production and a focus at Gardiner Angus Ranch. Sunrise progeny were recognized for foot quality and structural soundness throughout their lifetime. His daughters were recognized for excellent udders, moderate milk, exceptional foot quality and the ability to thrive in any environment. While describing Sunrise’s place in modern Angus history, Mark Gardiner said,

“GAR Sunrise was a sire that attracted the interest of many commercial cow-calf producers who understood the value of a sire that produced progeny with elite carcass quality and left moderate, structurally sound, highly productive females in the herd. Sunrise proved his value year after year and left a legacy of progeny with exceptional value. He returned to the ranch in 2021 and enjoyed retirement grazing in our pastures.”

G A R Home Town N5942

G A R Home Town N5212

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Time tested pedigree for the range, the feedlot and the consumer! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5992

No surprises here with HT x Cache, CED, Marbling and

Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5312

N5992 will be an excellent choice to use on virgin heifers or cows with tremendous end product merit and leave daughters in the herd that will be outstanding! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6142

A R Kansas N5282

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G A R Kansas N5302

G A R Freedom N5042

R Prophet N1435

G A R Progress N1281

Toto, YES WE ARE in Kansas & we suggest that N5302 is a great bull to take home! Holy moly, over +1.5 marbling! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas N5612

Birth Date: 5/24/22

Tattoo: N5612

G A R Freedom N5032

Success is often an elusive destination, yet the journey in itself is what actually makes success. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas N5642

As we recall the Starbuck Fire of 2017 we remember that there is not greater teacher than experience. Our experience tells us that bulls like N5032 will improve your bottom line. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue

semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat N5272

G A R Dual Threat N5712

G A R Sunbeam N5202

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K C F Bennett Absolute 19568456 G A R Absolute N1776 Goode Prophet 2902

Good pedigree to work in many environments. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat N5252

Time tested pedigree for the traits of merit that have excelled on forage, the feedlot and the rail! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam N5092

Recognizing what matters to your operation, your business and your family is as important to us as anything we do. That is why we put so much effort into the designing and preparation of these bulls! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

A WORD ABOUT FREE DELIVERY

Gardiner Angus Ranch offers its customers free delivery anywhere in the lower 48 states. As a part of that delivery we work with reputable livestock transportation companies that we feel comfortable with in the handling of your cattle in both a professional and conscientious way. GAR will do everything possible to deliver your cattle to a point that is convenient for both you and the trucking company. In some cases where there are cattle from multiple owners loaded on the same truck, it is necessary for the buyer to meet the truck at a central location such as a livestock auction or veterinary clinic relatively close to them. We also encourage the drivers to be as flexible as possible and request that they not deliver your cattle in the middle of the night if avoidable. If you would like to insure your cattle, you can do so on sale day. Most of the cattle will be delivered within 45 days after the sale. If, for any reason, you desire an expedited delivery, please notify Grant Gardiner at (620) 635-0382 or email grant.c.gardiner@gmail.com and we will make arrangements for quicker delivery.

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G A R Sunbeam N5102

G A R Sunbeam N5512

19706611 Goode Prophet 4810 Goode 5050 New Design 2831

Special calving ease, incredible Method Indexes, top 10% YW. I reiterate, you may have multi trait excellence! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam N5532

Sunbeam is one of the good sires in our history. Exceptional density, incredible volume, marbling, muscle, maternal excellence. Fantastic feet with calving ease, marbling, muscle and just right stature! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam N5522

Discipline is the key to our breeding program. We don’t compromise our criteria, because if we do it will hurt our customer’s bottom-line. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam N5082

G A R Sunbeam N6202

G A R Dual Threat N5122

G A R Freedom N5772

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N199

Excellent pedigree for range environments. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat N5722

Don’t just shoot for the moon, when all the stars in the galaxy are available. Go for it! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Deadwood 3157

G A R Freedom N5782

G A R Home Town L212

G A R Home Town W1372

G A R Paragon 3275

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You’re a daisy if you do select this elite Home Town son! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town W3102

G A R Transcendent W4162

What a cool bull for muscle and marbling, shazam! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas W1152

A R Veracious 2807

G A R Veracious 2795

G A R Transcendent N5182

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Brilliant bull for the traits of magnitude! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Hollywood 2503

The most successful cattlemen I know are thirsty for knowledge and enjoy the research it requires to obtain it. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N5812

Holy bananas, hold down the monkeys boys, look at the RE on this bull, he is special! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N5062

Birth Date: 5/28/22

N6242 is a great candidate to sire more Prime Beef. As I write this footnote, Prime today is $.20/pound on the USPB grid. That is $200 for a 1000 pound carcass! We like Prime BEEF! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N5132

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G A R Transcendent N5832

G A R Transcendent N6222

Bold genetics with everything in order including moderate stature. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N6232

Go ahead and make your day by selecting this phenomenal Transcendent son! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent N6282

I find footnotes repetitive, so I enjoy trying to design

purpose and fun! Selling 100% possession

G A R Transcendent N6242

G A R Transcendent N5502

G A R Home Town N6152

I believe that our destination and the direction of our cowherd as with life is truly a choice. We are thankful for good choices! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6182

G A R Home Town N6002

These cattle were designed with the bottom-line of our customers in mind. We work hard to understand what makes money for our clientele. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6092

Measure, manage, select & multiply. This is what designed genetics do to advance the beef industry! N6182 excels for multiple traits. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6012

Designing cattle that are tried and true, yet elite in the population is doable with the genetics available today. You really are able to create populations of cattle that are capable of defying correlated traits. This is the “art” and “opportunity of breeding cattle. Game ON!! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue

G A R Home Town N5922

G A R Home Town N5882

G A R Home Town N5562

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Prophet F175

F353

Don’t be afraid to challenge your cowherd & yourself to get better. We hope to work on this every day of the year. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5892

We go into each mating with our eyes wide open as to what we can do to make the next generation superior! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5982

In life, we reap what we sow. That is why good decisions are so important when we plant the seeds for the next crop! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue

G A R Home Town N5292

Home Town is one of the great sires in our history. His exceptional ability to transmit calving ease, growth, marbling, muscle, moderation, and excel in multiple environments has advanced beef genetics allowing us expanded opportunities! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6172

G A R Home Town N5932

Calving ease trait leader! Would you like a pound of gold or a pound of lead? Go for the gold! Elite marbling genetics allows for greater value to your bottom line. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N5582

Birth Date: 5/23/22 Bull +20618345 Tattoo: N5582

G A R Kansas N5752

Method Genetics single digit indices = profitable cattle! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas N6302

Breeding cattle of excellence is a decision that requires discipline applied for decades. We are thankful for the opportunity to be disciplined. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town N6162

Method Genetics ROI is a complete production system approach from conception through carcass end-point. This index ties reproduction, calving ease, maternal genetic merit and growth throughout the animal’s lifetime, and the quality based carcass merit in an Angus based herd. This is truly a “Profit” index, the reason we select elite ROI females to use as donors. N6302 ranks in the top 6% of the Method Genetics Database for ROI! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

Our goal to make beef better is a message to ourselves reminding us to stay focused on every aspect of beef production. From selecting elite donors each year, designing matings, maximizing our forage resources to more efficiently add quality pounds, feeding and processing through U.S. Premium Beef—every decision we make is intentional to make beef better from birth to beef.

Today, we bid, buy and feed several thousand head of home-raised and customer cattle. The performance of each group is documented. The steers are fed and finished in some of the finest, most professional cattle feeding operations in the country. It’s important to note that, with every purchase or, in the case of our home-raised steers, their heifer mates become replacements in their respective cow herds.

The feedlot relationships we rely on to manage elite genetics have been built over two

generations. These professional cattle feeders understand the nutritional requirements of elite, higher performing Angus feeder cattle.

Early in the summer, we took delivery on a group of 240 steers weighing 600 pounds. The steers were purchased from a longtime GAR customer, Joe Howard and Bobbie Williamson, Wichita Falls, Texas.

The steers were worked and turned out in a large

GAR pasture of native grass to do what they do best—convert cellulose to beef… ALMOST FREE!

November 21, the steers were gathered in the pasture, loaded on trucks, and delivered to Shaw Feedyard weighing 900 pounds. Within an hour after arriving the steers were moved to a dry pen with a full bunk of rations designed to maximize their genetic potential to gain four pounds or more per day.

Joe Howard & Bobbie Williamson Switch House Ranch steers grazing on GAR Dunne Ranch 11/20/23

Joe Howard & Bobbie Williamson Switch House Ranch steers unloaded at Shaw Feedyard 11/21/23

The steers will be marketed on the U.S. Premium Beef grid and delivered to National Beef in the Spring of 2024 and the results shared in our 2024 “Meating Demand” sale catalog.

Joe Howard & Bobbie Williamson, Switch House Ranch, have used Gardiner Angus Ranch bulls for decades. We have purchased and fed these cattle for many years. The documented carcass performance on two loads of Williamson steers and heifers processed in 2023 is listed below:

The genetic progress in Williamson’s Switch House Ranch begins with their selection of bulls with upper percentile rankings for all the traits of economic importance, from calving ease to end product value. Heifer mates to the steers are retained as replacements.

G A R Transcendent A92

G A R Transcendent T1252

A92 offers seldom seen value for cattle. His truly elite Marbling, $Beef, $Combination comes with special MPI, QPI and one of the highest Retained Ownership Indexes in the history of Method Genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent A242

Transcendent

G A R Transcendent 6582

G A R Transcendent 6472

G A R Home Town 5312

G A R Transcendent 6182

G A R Absolute N1776 Goode Prophet 2902

Triple 1% rankings for Method Genetics!! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5652

G A R Home Town W5082

5652 is one of the highest marbling bulls of the Angus breed. As I write this footnote, Prime today is $.20/pound on the USPB grid. That is $200 for a 1000 pound carcass! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B228 [DDC]

G A R Sunbeam 6072

Incredible $B and $C with single digit Method Indexes. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam W442

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail—Emerson. 6072 will help you with you blaze your own trail of excellence! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam J2249

When you consider what makes money in the business of beef W442 is dominant! Note his ROI of 323! Incredible marbling and muscle with top 3% YW! Boo yah!! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

USPB DELIVERY RIGHTS

From 1998 through 2023, GAR customers marketed 140,000 head through U.S. Premium Beef, earning an average of $101.82 per head above the base price, totaling $14,254,840

G A R Sunbeam 6242

G A R Wildcat 312G

Special outcross genetics with breed leading superiority galore! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

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G A R Wildcat 2500J

G A R Veracious 122E

Special growth genetics with exquisite value on this Wildcat x Fireball! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Veracious P402

Note the CED, $B, $C, MPI, QPI, ROI! Our observation of these type of genetics is that they offer the flexibility of traits that gives us a better chance to make money! Special bull! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Veracious 172E

G A R Veracious 272L

G A R Dual Threat AG462

G A R Dual Threat T1472

I often think we are living in the greatest time in history for EVERYTHING, NOW. My goodness this is a special bull! Things once thought unimaginable are possible. Beef cattle genetics are the same! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 212E

G A R Grass Roots 6712

6712 is a cool dude that has so many elite traits. Special ROI bull. Note the marbling and muscle combination! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Grass Roots 5662

Stripping away the ego of seedstock hype is important as we seek accurate answers.

G A R Dual Threat 6292

G A R Grass Roots 6302

G A R Grass Roots 5382

A R Momentum 1417

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing—Abe Lincoln. The resolution to succeed is a choice. We work to make that choice daily! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 6032

G A R Transcendent 5192

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is

West. 5192 is a special bull that will help you do it right! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent W1622

6032 is such a great illustration of what we are trying to do, double digit calving ease, top 35% growth, top 8% Maternal Production index and OVER 2 for Marbling and over 1 for RE. Yet right at breed average for stature. I hear you cannot have it all, I disagree, with disciplined selection you are destined for cattle that will reproduce and make more money for your family! I am confident that the daughters of this bull will be tremendous females for your environment!! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

Beef cattle versatility is a blend of the traits that excel for the attributes of economic merit yet maintain a delicate balance of functionality with calving ease,

$100 FROM YOUR PURCHASE

Any buyer of any lot or group in the sale will have $100 deducted from the purchase price of that lot or group if he provides for the transportation from GAR within two weeks after the sale.

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G A R Transcendent 5482

G A R Transcendent 5182

This over +2 marbling Transcendent x Home Town puts so many things together in a package that was once unfathomable. Truly profitable combination of traits that will fit most forage environments, yet add value and TASTE to our food supply! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent P382

Many astute cattleman love the Transcendent cattle. I don’t claim to be astute, but I like them too! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 6092

We realize that these bulls are all very similar for their elite genetic rankings. By selecting these cattle and performing MOET (Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer) on our females, we can move a population so very quickly in the direction needed to profit. These bulls represent a great opportunity for breeders to build their own herds of value quickly! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

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R Transcendent 5102

WOW! 2.0 Marbling! Soon all of our bulls will average over 2 for Marbling. With today’s genetics it will be doable and profitable. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 112E

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G A R Transcendent A202

G A R Transcendent 5222

CAM 100X A7004

G A R Prophet A329

These genetics will allow the industry to have more Prime Beef. Henry said in 1998, “Soon we will have cattle that grade Prime at the level we are achieving CAB now (1998).” That has happened. Soon we will see cattle hitting greater than 50% Prime (our long time clients today are over 50%). We will turn vegetarians into beef advocates and consumers! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent A142

Prime alert! Breed your heifers to this exciting bull that puts two of the best sires in our history for the traits of merit. Transcendent x Home Town is a mating that makes so much sense for so many reasons! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent A642

G A R Transcendent 5232

Transcendent sons have the capability to be magnificent for many

while not being excessive in stature! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5512

G A R Transcendent EWA 2124

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G A R Fireball 1302J

Beef cattle versatility is a blend of the traits that excel for the attributes of economic merit yet maintain a delicate balance of functionality with calving ease, moderation of mature size and the maternal function to replicate the process. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Fireball T1232

1302J’s progeny will light up the instrument grading on US Premium Beef’s value-added grid! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Fireball 243L

Great multi trait opportunity!! Look at this Fireball son’s

G A R Fireball 1172J

G A R Fireball 23WR

FALL BULLS SELLING RANK IN THE UPPER PERCENTILES FOR…

C ALVING EASE DIRECT: T OP 20%

MARBLING : TOP 2%

RIBE YE: TOP 5%

$ BEEF: TOP 2%

$ COMBINED: TOP 2%

METHOD GENETICS ROI: T OP 5%

G A R Sunbeam 6042

G A R Sunbeam 5952

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Note the calving ease, growth and consumer merit traits. Single digit Method Genetics rankings! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam 6312

Sunbeam today is a back to the future outcross sire we selected to continue our pounds in the right package breeding philosophy! He does it well. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Set Apart 662G

G A R Sunbeam 6432

G A R K263 Prophet 5442

G A R Prophet K263 Z22

G A R Prophet T1612

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Everything in fine order for all traits. Look at those elite indexes! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R K263 Prophet 5622

As we work to improve, we recommend to just keep

to reach your destination! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Prophet T872

Remarkable rankings for all of these multi trait decision making Indexes. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Prophet T842

Special rankings for all indexes. Note the calving ease combined with exceptional growth! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R K263 Prophet 5872

G A R K263 Prophet 5522

G A R K263 Prophet 5742

Birth Date: 8/14/22

G A R K263 Prophet 5772

Memorable muscle genetics. Special growth with top 10% Marbling. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R K263 Prophet W902

G A R K263 Prophet 6022

G A R Prophet T882

G A R Prophet T812

G A R Freedom 6122

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Phoenix L1119

G A R 100X 19813660 RCC 100X L497

G A R Daybreak 842

Special Retained Ownership Index! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas 6932

My main focus in this business has been and is to create beef cattle that will make money for our customers. The buzzword sustainability in my mind means profitability. We have never had cattle that can achieve this as well we can today. That is our duty and mission. We take this responsibility very seriously! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6402

Wow! Look at the top 1% Marbling and Ribeye with top 25% yearling growth and bottom 35% stature! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 7352

If you feel the need for speed, check out this

2% YW son of

Power up dude with top 2% RADG! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom W1702

G A R Freedom 6482

G A R Freedom R592

Absolute 20086084

G A R Absolute R157

G A R Prophet R65

We are what we repeatedly do, in life, in business, in breeding cattle. Let’s repeatedly strive to be the best we can be! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6532

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.— Abe Lincoln. I am thankful Henry Gardiner gave us the responsibility and let us make our own mistakes. We will continue to grow! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6552

History is often unbelievable, yet it is what it is, that is why what we once deemed unattainable can now be achieved! Selling

G A R Freedom 6062

The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now.—Eleanor Roosevelt. We are excited about now and the future! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6942

G A R Freedom 5572

G A R Freedom 72B

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Henry Gardiner purchased his first registered females in 1947. We are pleased to continue to build on Henry’s original plan to improve beef cattle! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 207M

Yowzah! You certainly may have it all! EVERYTHING in order here on 72B! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 5142

Actual ultrasound at 405 days of age. Freedom x Quantum will make for high volume, dense cattle! Top 9% Maternal Production Index! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6802

G A R Freedom 5352

G A R Freedom W1572

G A R Freedom A732

is a succession of lessons which must be lived

erson. Our life lessons have taught us the value of bulls like A732 with multi-trait excellence! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

We define successful cattle as those that are born alive, grow fast and efficiently to the end point with a valuable carcass, AND for the females retained to replicate the process year after year in their environment. A value added system doesn’t force you to choose. You can have it all! “ “

G A R Freedom 1442G

G A R Freedom 7072

Birth

G A R Prophet 19537989

G A R Prophet 374

G A R Daybreak 1201

Throughout Angus history, when we identify populations of cattle that will defy the correlated traits, this has proven to be true opportunity. Exhibit 1442G with his top 1% CED and YW! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6172

Birth Date: 8/18/22 Bull +20556819 Tattoo:

Greed when it comes to multi-trait selection is good! Always press for more value for all traits! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Freedom 6012

Every mating matters. When you look at these bulls, we are very excited for the

G A R Freedom 6052

G A R Freedom 7032

G A R Freedom 1422G

Daybreak 1201

Special calving ease, with elite end product merit and top 1% Maternal Production index. Yes, you certainly may have it all! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Enhance 5082

Sydgen Enhance is a sire that Sydenstricker Angus raised that has been

with wide acceptance all over the world! Elite $C. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 6322

G A R Home Town W5112

GAR Home Town 2704H

Town out of Sunbeam’s dam Ingenuity 3132. COOL BEANS! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 6602

No surprises here when you mate Home Town to Transcendent’s sister! WOW!!

G A R Home Town 5032

G A R Home Town 6512

GAR Home Town 238P

Home Town is a sire that has done tremendously well on value based grids due to his marbling and muscle and siring daughters that fit the Ranch. Note the top 1% MPI & ROI! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5942

Birth Date: 8/18/22

G A R Home Town J2302

We purposely work to design genetics that impact profitability and

success. Bulls like J2302 with top 1% ROI will help you achieve success! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B227 [DDF]

There is never a one size fits all recipe for success, but there is a diligent pursuit of purpose to be the most successful on the most traits for the majority of producers. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town T1622 [M1P]

Arnold Schwarzenegger muscle… except this muscle was created with genetics! Special marbling,

A R Home Town 5362

Birth

G A R Home Town T2112

G A R Home Town 692G

Do it all genetics. Partake in extraordinary value with T2112! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5072

We don’t hide the fact that Home Town is one of the great sires in our family’s history. When you think of the goodies that make beef cattle the special ruminant animals that they are… taste of Beef rises to the top of what our consumers desire. 692G will elevate any program with his multi-trait excellence! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 402G

N5722 brings the multi trait excellence that we crave. This growth comes in a package that rewards value in today’s market place. When you look at a sire that offers off the charts top 1% Marbling & top 1% Ribeye you have a sire of merit. Special genetic package! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 412G

Top 1% Ribeye. Muscle helps cattle meet the RE/CWT required for better Yield Grades on the rail. Oh top 1% $B and $C too! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town P352

G A R Home Town Z202

If life were predictable it wouldn’t be life, but genetic predictions help us become more likely to be able to achieve our targets! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 7042

G A R Home Town 5472

The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well.”—John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Use discipline and genetics to achieve your goals uncommonly well! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5922

Calving ease son of Home Town that will improve the quality grade of your herd! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 6782

When you can access a sire that excels for calving ease, growth, marbling, muscle, MPI & ROI you will have progeny from him that excel for so many traits of merit! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Holy Fire 1142J

Birth Date: 8/31/22

G A R Holy Fire 992J

G A R Wildcat J2251

G A R Holy Fire

G A R Bonfire

G A R Ashland

G A R Ashland N938

G A R Prophet 794

G A R In Sure G2

Holy Fire! Look at 992J’s MARBLING!! Superb—you can have it all, ROI too! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Wildcat 362G

Birth Date: 9/10/22

One of the elite ROI bulls of the sale! Off the charts of the Top 1% ROI! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Wildcat J2195

Cool outcross pedigree with out giving up the traits of

G A R Wildcat A682

Don’t just shoot for the moon, when all the stars in the

G A R Wildcat AG122

G A R Wildcat 332G

G A R Clarity 3862

Birth

Ogeechee Home Town 041 S S Niagara Z29 20008106 Ogeechee Niagara 717 G A R Sunrise 2922

Note the special ranking for multiple indexes, Top 1% Retained Ownership Income ranking! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Wildcat 342G

Superb rankings for so many different traits. Note the top 1% Residual Average Daily Gain EPD. Great predictor of efficiency with feed. Not surprising this bull ranks in the top 1% for WW and YW too. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Clarity 3840

Ogeechee Niagara

Wildcat x Home Town will make for stunning phenotype that will help you reach your goals of profit due to the merit

G A R Wildcat A452

Henry C. Gardiner Global Food SyStemS leC ture SerieS

Henry Gardiner was a lifetime learner. He believed in making sure anyone around him was engaged and had an opportunity to learn. He spent his lifetime as an “out-of-the-box” thinker. The Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture Series is our family’s way to honor Henry’s curiosity by continuing to stimulate thought and create meaningful discourse in a public space.

Steve Hunt, former CEO of U.S. Premium Beef delivered the first lecture in 2013. Since then, global thought leaders have accepted an invitation to present the annual lecture. Not only do these global leaders present a lecture, each generously are committed to extending their campus visit, meeting with students in small group discussions.

When we announced the formation of the lecture series, many of our friends and customers generously contributed to fund the lecture series and scholarship program. We are incredibly grateful for their support.

A HUMBLE THANK YOU TO ALL PAST LECTURERS & LEADERS IN OUR GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMS

2013: Steve Hunt, Former CEO, U.S.Premium Beef

2015: Robert Fraley, Exec. VP & Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto

2015: Greg Page, Exec. Director, Cargill

2016: Jay Famiglietti, Hydrologist & Professor, Univ. of Calif.-Irvine

2017: Jason Clay, Sr. VP, Markets & Food, World Wildlife Fund

2018: Sara Menker, Founder & CEO, Gro Intelligence

2019: Dennis Dimick, Exec. Environment Editor, National Geographic

2021: Frank Mitloehner, Prof. & Air Quality Ext. Specialist, UC Davis

2022: Beth Ford, President & CEO, Land O’Lakes

2023: Gregg Doud, VP & Chief Economist, Aimpoint Research

The GAR fall interns are guests at the reception and lectures. It was especially fun to introduce our first two international interns, Brooke Barnes, Australia, Lydia Keeping, Great Britain, along with Katie Turner, Univ. of Florida to participate in the 2023 lec ture and post lecture discussions with Greg Doud and the K-State faculty.

Thanks to Gregg Doud, fellow K-State alum, for delivering our 2023 lecture.

G A R Captain EWA 267

of 4101 Enhance G A R Prophet 19871796 E W A 4101 of 112 Prophet G A R Complete 3471

Databased selection is a system of choice that you design. This opportunity is not only exciting for all of us, it is necessary for success. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent P552

Birth Date: 9/5/22 Bull +20692750 Tattoo: P552

G A R Transcendent 6562

There are 20 proven bulls in the AAA sire summary that are over 1 for Marbling & RE. Disciplined decisions to select for these traits allows us to expand this population. 5392 is a perfect example of this choice! Let us expand the population of multi trait superior genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5812

I have heard of our family’s program described multiple ways, including being “marketers.” I would suggest we sell logic for a living. I can logically recommend this bull as a powerful Angus bull for the traits of magnitude! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5392

Birth Date: 8/10/22

Babe Ruth said never let your fear of striking

G A R Transcendent 5552

G A R Transcendent W1342

Pound of lead or a pound of gold is often the question. We recommend going for the golden pounds! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5462

G A R Transcendent AD212

These are the genetics that take beef cattle to the

This is

Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent Z282

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.—Henry David Thoreau. Let’s get busy! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent T2092

Life is trying things to see if they work.—Ray Bradbury. We believe that Henry Gardiner’s playbook works extremely well! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 6152

G A R Transcendent 5062

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.—Marilyn Monroe. 5062’s genetics make me smile! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 6762

G A R Transcendent 5372

G A R Home Town 7282

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.— Henry David Thoreau. 6762 will take you towards your dreams! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent M2531

These genetics will allow the industry to have more Prime Beef. Henry said in 1998, “Soon we will have cattle that grade

G A R Transcendent 5432

G A R Transcendent 5242

Our hope for you is these bulls will help your business thrive as you pursue the goals of your operation. We are very thankful for your consideration and business! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent W2382

G A R Transcendent M2526

M2526 has a pedigree with many of the bulls that have been so beneficial to the Angus breed and especially our family and customers. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5162

Driving towards goals of cattle breeding is the freedom to learn what

What a great adventure it is to seek the most successful genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2

G A R Transcendent W1612

G A R Transcendent 6452

Birth

G A R Transcendent 5122

G A R Transcendent 6352

My oh my! When a bull displays a 318 ROI you know that he is special!! Special Method genetics indices! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 6702

Exceptional bull for growth! Pound of gold or pound of lead, which would you prefer? Go for the GOLD! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent 5882

G A R Transcendent 5582

G A R Transcendent 5112

G A R Transcendent W1602

Birth Date: 8/8/22

G A R Kansas 7412

G A R Momentum

G A R Transcendent

G A R Daybreak 2842

G A R Early Bird G A R Ashland Chair Rock Ambush 1018 RWA Ashland W1119

G A R Prophet 19631841 Woodside Rita 4P90 of 3070

G A R New Day 3070

W1602 is a great candidate to sire more Prime Beef. We like Prime BEEF! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Transcendent A282

We are motivated to use the absolute best Angus bulls of the breed, every mating we look to make the best mating possible! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas 7712

This Transcendent son has Calving Ease, Growth, Marbling, Muscle, feet and agility. Special marbling genetics. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas W1792

WOW! Over +2 Marbling! Soon all of our bulls will average over 2 for Marbling. With today’s genetics it will be doable! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas T1912

Birth Date:

G A R Kansas

G A R Kansas W742

G A R Kansas W1502

G A R Ashland Chair Rock Ambush 1018

G A R Momentum

19266637 Chair Rock Momentum 6057 Chair Rock Sure Fire 4060 SydGen Exceed 3223

SydGen Enhance SydGen Rita 2618

RWA Enhance W1399 G A R 100X 19631860 Rwa 100X W1066

G A R Prophet A222

Single digit Method indices! You don’t have to Albert Einstein to apply these genetic principles (Or Sally Northcutt), you just have to understand that they are real and they work! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas 6442

Calving ease candidate with top 15% growth, with moderate milk prediction! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Fireball 21WR

Kansas is one of 13 proven bulls of the Angus breed that are over 1 from Marbling and RE while still being double digit for CED. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Kansas W812

Fireball is one of the great sires in Angus history for a reason, it is due to multi-trait excellence. This son possesses the

G A R Fireball M2604

G A R Fireball M2805

GAR Dual Threat 2714H

Birth

Bar W Momentum 6215

2 Bar Cash 3526

Breeding beef cattle for the commercial industry is a responsibility that we take seriously. The profitability of our customers is largely dependent on our choices. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Fireball M2801

Throughout Angus history, when we identify populations of cattle that will defy the correlated traits, we are able to expand the population. This has proven to be true opportunity. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 6852

If we get involved with skin in the game, we understand the rules of the game so much better. The skin (and abrasions) have been a challenge that leads to great joy in our journey. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 652G

G A R Dual Threat 7012

ConverSationS WitH our FriendS… PreSale diSCuSSion ForumS

You are invited to join us Sunday evening, January 21, for dinner followed by…

The opportunities across beef production today are more exciting than ever in our history. For the past several years, we have invited guests to join us the evening before our sales for discussions covering a wide range of topics.

We call on our customers, friends and industry stakeholders to join us in these discussions. The evening before the 19th Annual Fall Production Sale, Randall Spare moderated a conversation with Katie Blunk, Lazy KT Ranch and Margie Mayer Rice, Mayer Legacy LLC, discussing the flexibility, opportunity and profitability of elite genetics.

LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH PRICELESS FRIENDSHIPS & CREATING LIFELONG PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS

Gardiner;

Bank; and Randall

discuss their unique relationship and networks built over lifetimes that have enabled each of them to grow and use the information to help others. In today’s economic environment of increased cost across all ag production, these three industry professionals discuss the importance of their relationships to the mutual success of their businesses. The discussion will be moderated by Deb Norton, Cogent Ideas Inc.

Mark

Kendal Kay, Stockgrowers State

Spare, Ashland Veterinary Center will

Kendal Kay Mark Gardiner Randall Spare, DVM Deb Norton Stockgrowers State Bank Gardiner Angus Ranch Ashland Vet Center Cogent Ideas Inc.

G A R Dual Threat 5422

Designing cattle that are tried and true, yet elite in the population is doable with the genetics available today. You really are able to create populations of cattle that are capable of defying correlated traits. This is the “art” and “opportunity of breeding cattle. Let’s go!! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 5452

G A R Dual Threat 5702

Sweet combination of so many important things in the beef

100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen

G A R Dual Threat T1942

Look at these Indexes! The very definition of Index is “A tool for measuring change in a group of representative data points.” In my mind this means MULTITRAIT Excellence! Amazing candidate to add muscle! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat P002

A R Dual Threat 7432

G A R Dual Threat 7732

2179

G A R Prophet 19568528 G A R Prophet 2345

Time tested pedigree for the traits of merit that have excelled on forage, the feedlot and the rail! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 6332

G A R Dual Threat T2372

Truly proven pedigree with cattle that have worked well in so many

of the world! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat G2631

I love Dual Threat cattle for most things just as I did the marvelous Momentum. Cool beans Dual Threat x Momentum! True value! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 6812

G A R Dual Threat 5722

G A R Dual Threat 6572

The genetics that we all enjoy today were but a dream when we were younger. Tomorrow’s reality will be to make these genetics even more prepotent for profit! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat T1672

G A R Dual Threat C502

Line bred to Sure Fire. As my mentor and friend Richard McClung would say, “Now you are breeding cattle boy!” Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 5642

G A R Dual Threal Z292

Dual Threat is one of the good bulls of the breed for Calving Ease, Growth, Marbling, Muscle, feet and agility. They want to get up, live and help us prosper! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat 7422

G A R Dual Threat T2212

GAR Reliant 2319

Greed when it comes to multi-trait selection is good! Always press for more value for all traits! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Dual Threat T1972

Reliant is a durable son of Sure Fire. These dense cattle offer

marbling and muscle. Good sire! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Top Cut 3815

We sell logic for a living. I can logically recommend this bull as a powerful Angus bull for the traits of magnitude! Selling 100% possession and

G A R Dual Threat 7022

G A R Top Cut EWA 280

G A R Sunbeam 6382

G A R Sunbeam 6842

Sunbeam is a sire that we love! Good feet and agility with more marbling, muscle and a calmer demeaner than his sire Sunrise! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam 6372

Super blend of modest milk with growth, maternal, and end product merit. Yes, that is multiple trait exceptionalism! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam 6682

We really love the Sunbeam progeny. He puts “you can have it all” in a special way! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing

G A R Sunbeam 5692

and retaining 1/2

G A R Sunbeam 5402

G A R Sunbeam 6082

G A R Sunbeam 5332

Birth

Fantastic indices! Sunbeam cattle are so good for so many traits! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam 5712

Calving ease, growth, consumer end product merit with incredible maternal production index! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam W732

The

G A R Sunbeam W552

G A R Sunbeam J2233

StruC tured P ProGram

FALL 2023 INTERNS

Lydia Keeping, Great Britain • Katie Turner, Univ. of Florida • Brooke Barnes, Australia

When we began our structured internship program in 2012, the goal was to provide a hands-on, immersive experience to university students planning to become professionals in agriculture.

After 11 years, we have hosted 63 students from across America and now, internationally. We are so very grateful these young, bright and curious students chose Gardiner Angus Ranch to add to their educational experiences.

Upon arrival, interns are immediately integrated into the day-to-day operations. Depending upon the season, they may be challenged with their first ultrasound experience or mounting up to join the GAR team in rounding up and moving large groups of cattle several miles. From pregnancy and semen testing, embryo transfer days or working calves, the intern cohorts quickly learn the importance of time management and “keep the cattle coming!”

The interns travel to other beef cattle operations and learn more about the differences in management and business models. They gain real-world experiences as the ranch prepares for production sales four times a year.

At the end of their intern experience, we consider these students as valuable members of the larger Gardiner Angus Ranch family.

Katie Turner, Brooke Barnes, Lydia Keeping during a visit to the Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle.

G A R Sunbeam W2112

G A R Sunbeam 28WR

Birth

Sunbeam is an outstanding sire for all the traits the industry needs. This good bull is a great illustration. CE, growth, marbling, muscle, with excellent maternal projections! Just flat WOW! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam J2197

Birth Date: 08/22/22 Bull 20436037 Tattoo:

Planned matings work in cattle breeding! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam 5672

Measure, manage, select and multiply. This is what designed genetics do to advance the beef industry! J2197 excels for multiple traits. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Sunbeam W2032

G A R Sunbeam 5342

Birth Date:

G A R Sunbeam 6672

G A R Iconic A192

G A R Sunbeam 5502

A192 is a two generation outcross to many GAR pedigrees. Nice candidate to use on virgin heifers. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Buster 256L

Use the energy and passion of the beef industry to improve your cowherd. It is fun, exciting and achievable! Selling 100%

G A R Iconic T1992

Don’t be boxed in with constrictions that others place on us, use these genetics to achieve goals that in the past were viewed as unattainable.

G A R Ashland 5762

Birth

G A R Home Town 6792

G A R Home Town B218

R Momentum 2096

G A R Prophet 1754

Unique Home Town son out of Sydgen Enhance daughter. Special marbling and RE combination! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 7472

Create a cowherd with this time tested mating. Exquisite calving ease, Marbling and RE, with the genetics to make outstanding females. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

GAR Home Town 240P

There are 13 proven bulls in the AAA sire summary that are over 1 for Marbling and RE AND are +10 CED or higher. Disciplined decisions to select for these traits allows us to expand this population. Let’s make more! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B223

G A R Home Town T1922

G A R Greater Good 962J

G A R Home Town 2440

Birth

18943174 G A R Prophet 1784

G A R Daybreak 832

This Greater Good son is truly elite for growth, marbling with tremendous indices! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town R522

It is important to know what makes money in any business. In the beef business live calves that are born alive, grow fast and efficiently and provide a product the world desires are our key components to beef cattle success. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5202

G A R Home Town 2434

G A R Home Town R712

G A R Home Town W1682

G A R Home Town R552

Birth

Single digit Method genetics indices! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town M2523

Purposeful genetics are a part of our plan. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town W752

As long as we are learning, we are living. We continue to learn with each stack of genetics what the next generation is able to achieve! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B224 [DDC]

G A R Home Town A272

G A R Home Town W5052

G A R Veracious 462J

Birth

100X 19631859 Rwa 100X W1066

We love what we do. We enjoy the beef business. We enjoy the people even more! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town W792

One of the elite ROI bulls of the sale! Off the charts of the Top 1% ROI! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B215 [DDF]

One of the exciting things about the search for multi-trait is discovering what all is possible. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town T1802

G A R Home Town 142E

G A R Home Town MW162

Birth Date: 8/21/22

G A R Ashland Chair Rock Ambush 1018

G A R Home Town

G A R Sure Fire 19266718 Chair Rock Sure Fire 6095 Chair Rock Progress 3005

G A R Momentum

G A R Method

G A R Daybreak 1332 Chair Rock Method 6124

G A R Prophet 18752713 Chair Rock Prophet 3065 Chair Rock Concrete 1108

We have a focused passion for American agriculture, due to our predecessors we are able to achieve amazing and necessary results to feed the world. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5802

Taking

A R Home Town 2427

G A R Home Town W2522

G A R Home Town 7552

A R Home Town

G A R Home Town M2603

Birth Date: 08/26/22

G A R Home Town 2447

20646568 Tattoo: M2603

G A R Ashland Chair Rock Ambush 1018

G A R Home Town

G A R Sure Fire 19266718 Chair Rock Sure Fire 6095 Chair Rock Progress 3005

G A R Momentum

G A R Iner tia

G A R Prophet 2984 Bar W Inertia 9812

G A R 100X 19629285 Bar W 100X 6512 Goode Daybreak 2712

We are fortunate that we get to do what we do. Having a purpose and pursuing it is rewarding. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town B225 [DDF]

Foresight is the ability to use these genetic predictions for your cowherd’s

cess. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5612

G A R Home Town 6422

Birth Date: 8/24/22

G A R Home Town U214

G A R Home Town 2439

[M1F]

G A R Home Town P672

use on virgin heifers! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2

and semen interest.

Since 2017, we have charted the carcass results of head of cattle sold through U.S. Premium Beef using GAR delivery rights.

19,751 head…

Average 98.77% Choice or higher and 34.18% Prime. Industry average is 80% Choice and 10% Prime. GAR customers earned $152.90 premium per head.

2017 through 11.21.2023

GAR Cattle & GAR Customer Cattle processed through USPB using GAR delivery rights vs. Industry average

G A R Home Town W5132

G A R Home Town W5162

Birth

Home Town is a tremendous sire of marbling, muscle and moderation. Extremely good cattle in a cool physical package! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5302

There is a method to our family’s breeding program, this pursuit of the

provides clarity to our goals. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Greater Good 632G

Set goals that you believe are valuable to you, when you achieve those, go farther. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5972

G A R Home Town 102E

G A R Home Town A922

Birth Date: 9/17/22

G A R Home Town R672

G A R Prophet A2044

We believe in tried and true databased selection, with common sense animal husbandry and stockmanship. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5152

There is nothing as enjoyable as helping customers succeed. Selling

possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 2441

Breeding cattle of excellence is a decision requires discipline applied for de-

We are thankful for the opportunity to be disciplined. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing

G A R Home Town 7462

In the age of constant acceleration often there is nothing as fast as slowing down. Pragmatic genetic decisions pay dividends

G A R Home Town W652

Birth

G A R Home Town 5832

G A R Home Town R872

G A R Quantum 1319

C F

19568456 G A R Absolute N1776 Goode Prophet 2902

We often search for the answers of concepts we don’t fully understand, yet the results help us comprehend these things more accurately. We do understand from experience that bulls like 5832 will have predictably successful genetics. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

GAR Home Town 236P

Birth Date: 8/9/22 Bull +20650061 Tattoo: 236P

R872 is such a complete bull! True value across the board for all traits. Cool bull! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town R772

Time tested mating with elite “Goldilocks” just right rankings! Selling 100%

G A R Home Town 6202

G A R Home Town U218

G A R Home Town 7392

Incredible growth, marbling and muscle! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town P582

G A R Home Town 6892

Designed breeding programs have a plan. We are thankful for Henry Gardiner’s plan that worked so well in the past and will continue to lead us the right way in the future! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town R692

As long as we are learning, we are living. We continue to learn with each stack of genetics

G A R Home Town T1742

G A R Home Town 7512

G A R Home Town 6592

The conviction of dad’s vision is something we enjoy pursuing, his principles are true today and tomorrow. Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 442G

G A R Home Town 5962

Driving towards goals of cattle breeding is the freedom to learn what works. What a great adventure it is to seek the most successful genetics! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 2454

4007

Special blend of marbling, muscle, growth and consumer merit. We appreciate cattle like this! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Home Town 5752

I think the glorious thing about life is that the one constant is change. Adapting to changes is the beauty of what we are able

G A R Home Town W782

G A R Home Town Z52

GAR Home Town 2711H

G A R Salvation 3603

In life, we reap what we sow. That is why good decisions are so important when we plant the seeds for the next crop! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Salvation 4016

If you build excellence, demand will follow! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Exponential 3956

Birth

G A R Salvation 3950

G A R Salvation 3904

Birth Date: 9/7/22

G A R Salvation 3843

Poss Easy Impact 0119

Baldridge Alternative E125

SG Salvation Basin Payweight 1682 19559741 MGR JP Rita 7037 MGR Rita 2145

Baldridge Blackbird A030

G A R Momentum K836

Provider Chair Rock Progress 3023 FB BBird 9549 Ultra

Springfield Ramesses 6124 19959364 HR Mar y Blackbird 9549 BCA Mary Blackbird 2742

My main focus is in this business has been and is to create beef cattle that will make money for our customers. The buzzword sustainability in my mind means profitability. We have never had cattle that can achieve this as well we can today. That is our responsibility and mission. We take this responsibility very seriously! Selling 100% possession and retaining 1/2 revenue sharing and semen interest.

G A R Salvation 4138

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G A R Salvation 4132

Stripping

G A R Salvation 3890

GAR Commercial Heifers

Selling two groups, approximately 145 head of AI bred commercial replacement heifers. The females will sell in 10 head minimums. Buyer can take 10 head or the entire group, but must take a minimum of 10 head. The females have been AI bred to GAR Transcendent. After preg. checking, the final groups will be sorted and Method Genetics EPDs and indexes will be published on each head in the group. These groups qualify for GAR FREE DELIVERY and repeat buyer discount!

GROUP 1

50 head of GAR-Influenced commercial Angus heifers, AI 11/13/23 to GAR Transcendent. Method Genetics tested. Individual EPDs and indexes available before sale day.

GROUP 2

95 head of GAR-Influenced commercial Angus heifers, AI 11/16/23 to GAR Transcendent. Method Genetics tested. Individual EPDs and indexes available before sale day.

Final groups with individual Method Genetics EPDs and Indexes will be posted after January 10, 2024

G A R Freedom

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G A R Home Town

G A R Transcendent

G A R Sunbeam

G A R Dual Threat

G A R Kansas

G A R Prophet K263

GB Fireball 672

E & B Wildcat 9402

HPCA Veracious

G A R Holy Fire

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G A R Fireproof

G A R Greater Good

Yon Top Cut G730

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G A R Home Team

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Making It Better

One family’s journey from town to the peak of premium beef production earns the CAB Sustainability Award for Wharton 3C Cattle.

Most sane folks don’t choose to go into business with Mother Nature. She’s a fickle and unpredictable partner.

So, how did two people with zero agricultural background, no generational land, wealth or genetics carve a profitable partnership with her in Southwest Kansas?

“Shannon is the brains and I’m the brawn,” Rusty Wharton jokes.

The real answer is a little more nuanced.

An Oasis on the Plains

The view of Wharton 3C Ranch, near Syracuse, Kansas, in the summer of 2023 is so green Shannon and Rusty Wharton might have better luck convincing people it is a slice of heaven rather than the harsh, drought-ridden environment locals know.

Don’t expect to make a visit to the ranch without a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The cattle will tell you; it isn’t always this pleasant. In fact, a few years ago, there wasn’t a cow in these pastures, lack of rain left the soil unable to produce much more than dust.

The commercial outfit is made up of about 600 head spread across more than 35,000 acres, most of that a Western Association of Fish and Wildlife conservation easement. A 1,000-head grow yard prepares calves for finishing. The Whartons have been managing it for various owners since 2005.

“We either had enough money to buy the land or to buy the cattle, never both,” Rusty says.

The last time it changed hands in 2017, they made the numbers work, purchasing the cattle and a little land, leasing the rest.

A mix of puzzle pieces built over time made the unlikely a reality for this military service veteran and a horse girl from Pennsylvania who carve out their own place in the cattle business.

Becoming Experts

The Wharton family story started in Kentucky where the couple met and married. Rusty fell into commercial ranching via a rodeo friend; Shannon found her passion for cattle through Block and Bridle at Penn State. After her master’s degree in cattle breeding and genetics from the University of Kentucky, she wanted to go to west to Montana. Texas was calling Rusty’s name.

They split the difference when the only job opportunity that made sense was a position for Shannon at Grant County Feeders in Ulysses, Kansas.

“My dad thought I was crazy,” she says. “He asked what in the world I was doing with that master’s degree. I was driving a feed truck and chasing dreams.”

The decision to learn the feeding business was strategic. Already familiar with the commercial ranching, they decided making it in the cattle business would mean learning all the sectors.

Their family mission statement then is a bit fuzzy now, but it boiled down to working together to make the cattle industry better.

Humble, willing to work hard, listen and learn, the path to their own operation took them across the Midwest man-

Story and photos by Nicole Lane Erceg

Shannon and Rusty Wharton

(reprinted with permission)

Let’s do it to the best of our ability.

aging ranches and working in feed yards. Their teachers read like a cattle industry hall of fame, including Mark Gardiner, Sam Hands, Minnie Lou Bradley and Larry Corah, among others.

“There were a lot of opportunities that opened up for us because of our willingness to work hard, but also because of our open, business-focused, progressive way of thinking,” Shannon says.

Decades of learning, growing, raising all types of cattle in diverse environments under different philosophies provided a list of lessons that would direct what to do (and not to do) if they ever had full control of the reins.

“What we thought were setbacks at the time were actually learning opportunities that made us better,” Shannon says.

At Wharton 3C Cattle, if you want to know the details of the land, grass, wildlife and irrigation Rusty has forgotten more than most will ever know. When it comes to genetics and data-based decision-making and running the balance sheet, Shannon is the expert. Equal partners with a shared passion for the cattle.

“We each have our areas of expertise, and they don’t overlap except for the cows,” Shannon explains.

“If she passed tomorrow, I’d be so out of luck,” Rusty admits. “I don’t even know how to open Quickbooks.”

Shannon rolls her eyes with a smile, sharing she’d also be up a creek without a paddle if he weren’t by her side.

A Better Way

Unburdened by tradition that sometimes saddles generational ranches, the Wharton’s mindset is business first. Follow the science and data in selection and management, then work to get better every day.

“We have our goal towards quality, not only quality in the meat we produce, but also quality of the land,” Shannon says. “What’s the point of doing it if you’re not striving to be the best you can be?”

Involved in retained ownership since the 1990s, the couple

tracks everything from conception to carcass data. A recent load of cattle were 100 percent Certified Angus Beef ®, including 92 percent Prime. They achieved 87 percent or higher CAB and Prime across all their 2021 fed cattle. Premiums on those cattle add some extra black ink to the bottom line.

But it’s about more than data and dollars.

People and an industry-wide vision drive them to build not only their section of the cattle business, but the entire industry.

“We all need each other,” Shannon explains. “Without the cow-calf producer restaurants don’t have great beef to serve, without the packer, our product doesn’t get to those restaurants and consumers don’t have access to it. And commercial producers need someone to feed and finish those cattle. So, it’s very important that we all work together and realize in the end, we’re all producing the same product.”

“It’s

such a neat organization where we can have the whole supply chain sit down together and say, okay, from the producer all the way to the retailer, we’re producing this beef. Let’s do it to the best of our ability.”

— Shannon Wharton

This thought process for greater industry engagement led Shannon to get involved in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB).

“It’s such a neat organization where we can have the whole supply chain sit down together and say, okay, from the producer all the way to the retailer, we’re producing this beef. Let’s do it to the best of our ability. Let’s make sure we’re not impacting the environment negatively. Let’s ensure we’re taking care of the animals and our employees.”

“Being involved in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has impacted how we communicate what we do, because we’ve been doing this for a long time and this is what we believe in.”

— Shannon Wharton

The USRSB framework aligns with the Whartons’ mindset on management.

“We have to be sustainable to be in this business.” Rusty says. “If we don’t do the right thing with the grazing management plan, if we don’t take care of the cattle properly and if we fail to bring together our customer base, then we’re not going to be in business.”

Rusty admits he’s been one to store cattle or grazing data in his head or scribbles in a dashboard notebook. However, technology to sort and the discipline to keep records allow him to run their cattle operation like any other business. That recorded and analyzed data enables good decisions, workable drought plans and meeting the requirements of take 1/3, leave 2/3 when grazing the conservation easement.

“It helps you stay focused when you need to make a move,” Rusty says.

The most valuable takeaway for the couple’s USRSB involvement has been opening new avenues of communication. Shannon has firsthand experience in how simple management tools like Beef Quality Assurance certification and written grazing management plans can align values across the beef supply chain.

“Being involved in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has impacted how we communicate what we do, because we’ve been doing this for a long time and this is what we believe in,” Shannon says. “So, our communication about sustainability is improved by the Roundtable.”

Building for the Future

Rusty and Shannon’s children, the three C’s of Wharton 3C Cattle; Catie, Clayton and Cara have taken the lessons learned growing up on ranches, crawling around feedyard offices and riding in feed trucks into their own careers. All went to college to study agriculture. Catie works for Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock, Texas. Cara is finishing her degree in agriculture economics with plans to farm with her fiancé in Nebraska and Clayton just moved home to Syracuse to join the family business and teach high school agriculture at the local school.

“You maybe aren’t going to be a millionaire working in agriculture, but money’s not everything,” Shannon says. “And if you go to work every day and you’re passionate about what you do and you love what you do, then it’s not work. Then it’s just fun.”

It also takes grit. The balance of pure joy from the hard work of doing something they love and riding out the rough storms along the way turned two first-generation cattle ranchers into legacy builders.

Honored with the Certified Angus Beef Sustainability Award in September at the brand’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Whartons embody progress and ways to leave things better than they found them.

“I hope the legacy of our ranch is quality,” Rusty says.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Expected Progeny Differences (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.

GROWTH

Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

Birth Weight EPD (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Weaning Weight EPD (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Yearling Weight EPD (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG), expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for postweaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.

Dry Matter Intake (DMI), expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during the postweaning phase, compared to that of other sires.

Yearling Height EPD (YH), is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to that of other sires.

Scrotal Circumference EPD (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.

Docility (DOC), is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire’s calves. In herds where temperament problems are not an issue, this expected difference would not be realized.

MATERNAL

Heifer Pregnancy (HP), the heifer pregnancy EPDs are designed to characterize differences among sires in the Angus breed for daughter’s heifer pregnancy. When comparing two sires based on their heifer pregnancy EPDs (reported in units of percentage), a higher EPD sire would be expected to have daughters with a greater probability or chance of becoming pregnant than a sire with the lower EPD.

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

Maternal Milk EPD (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.

Mature Weight EPD (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.

Mature Height EPD (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.

Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollar savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size.

CARCASS

Carcass Weight EPD (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Marbling EPD (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Ribeye Area EPD (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

YEARLING AND ULTRASOUND ADJUSTED MEASUREMENTS

Adj. Yrlg. Scrotal Circ: Adjusted yearling scrotal circumference, the bull’s scrotal circumference measured in centimeters adjusted to one year of age.

Adj. Yrlg. Hip Ht.: Each bull’s hip height measured in inches and adjusted to one year of age.

Adj. %IMF: The percent intramuscular fat (marbling) adjusted to 365 days of age. Heritability for marbling is in the moderate range.

%IMF Ratio: The percent above or below average (100 = average) a bull or female is for its marbling scan within its contemporary group.

Adj. Yrlg. Ribeye Area: Each bull’s ribeye area measured in square inches and adjusted to one year of age.

REA Ratio: The percent above or below average (100 = average) a bull is for his adjusted ribeye area.

Adj. Rib Fat: This is the off-test backfat measured in inches adjusted to 365 days of age.

Rib Fat Ratio: The percent above or below average (100 = average) a bull or female is for its backfat scan within its contemporary group.

Adj. Rump Fat: This is the off-test rump fat measured in inches adjusted to 365 days of age.

Rump Fat Ratio: The percent above or below average (100= average) a bull or female is for its rump fat scan within its contemporary group.

$VALUE INDEXES

Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for pre-weaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk, and mature cow size.

Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Quality Grade ($QG), $QG represents the quality grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $QG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade. The carcass marbling (Marb) EPD and ultrasound-derived percent intramuscular fat (%IMF) EPD contribute to $QG.

Yield Grade ($YG), $YG represents the yield grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $YG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield. It provides a multi-trait approach to encompass ribeye, fat thickness and weight into an economic value for red meat yield.

Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires.

DAM’S PRODUCTION RECORD:

Act.BW — Actual Birth Weight: The number of calves each dam has had and the average actual birth weight of those calves. Example: 3-81 means the dam has had 3 calves with an average actual birth weight of 81 pounds.

BWR — Birth Weight Ratio: The number of calves a dam has had and their average birth weight ratio. Example: 2-98 means the dam has had 2 calves with an average BWR of 98.

WWR — Weaning Weight Ratio: The number of calves a dam has had and their average weaning weight ratio. Example: 2-102 means the dam has had 2 calves with an average WWR of 102.

YWR — Yearling Weight Ratio: The number of calves a dam has had and their average yearling weight ratio. Example: 2-103 means the dam has had 2 calves with an average YWR of 103.

DAM’S ULTRASOUND PRODUCTION RECORD

%IMF: The number of calves that each dam has had, and the average %IMF ratio on those calves. Example: 11-112 means that the dam of this animal has had 11 progeny ultrasounded for IMF with an average ratio of 112.

REA: The number of calves that each dam has had, and the average ribeye area ratio on those calves. Example: 11-112 means that the dam of this animal has had 11 progeny ultrasounded for REA with an average ratio of 112.

Fat: The number of calves that each dam has had, and the average rib fat ratio on those calves. Example: 11-112 means that the dam of this animal has had 11 progeny ultrasounded for rib fat with an average ratio of 112. A ratio above 100 would mean that this animal has above average rib fat (more fat) and a ratio of less than 100 means that the animal has less rib fat (less fat) within the animal’s contemporary group.

RU Fat: The number of calves that each dam has had, and the average rump fat ratio on those calves. Example: 11-112 means that the dam of this animal has had 11 progeny ultrasounded for rump fat with an average ratio of 112. A ratio above 100 would mean that this animal has above average rump fat (more fat) and a ratio of less than 100 means that the animal has less rump fat (less fat) within the animal’s contemporary group.

BW — Birth Weight: The actual weight in pounds at birth.

Calving-Ease Score: 1 = unassisted; 2 = some assistance; 3 = mechanical assistance.

METHOD GENETICS® CHOICE EPD AND SELECTION INDEX KEY

CARCASS WEIGHT (CW): The carcass weight EPD is reported in pounds of harvest carcass weight. As with other weight traits, selection for weight genetics is moderately to highly heritable and will lead to increased directional genetic change in pounds. The CW EPD has contributions not only from the genotyped calves, but harvest carcass records, ultrasound indicator trait results, and available pedigree.

MARBLING (MARB): Marbling EPDs are reported in harvest marbling score units, with a higher value being more favorable.

RIBEYE AREA (REA): The ribeye area EPD, with a higher value as the typical desired direction, can be used to place selection pressure on this trait to impact red meat yield.

CALVING EASE DIRECT (CED): Reported as a percentage of unassisted calvings, this EPD is used to select favorable calving ease genetics for use in matings to first calf heifers. The value is more noted for sire selection. In Angus-influenced herds that have heavily emphasized calving ease genetics, selection pressure for this trait may or may not be a priority. A higher value is more favorable. For example if there was a 5 percentage point difference between to animals (+10 vs +5), one would expect 5 more calves out of 100 to be born unassisted in future progeny, to favor choosing the animal with the CED of +10.

DOCILITY (DOC): Docility is reported as a convenience trait with a higher value favoring more docile temperament. Reported in percentage units, these EPDs can be used as an accessory sorting tool as needed.

CALVING EASE MATERNAL (CEM): This EPD is applicable to calves out of daughters of first-calf heifers and their unassisted calving percentage difference relative to other individuals. Again, as with CED, a higher value is more favorable and reported in units of percent.

MATERNAL PRODUCTION INDEX (MPI): The Maternal Production Index is reported in dollars per

calf produced from the breeding herd with Angus-based genetics. It encompasses direct and maternal calving ease, heifer pregnancy, weaning growth, maternal milk, and mature size differences in a scenario where replacement females are retained and calves are marketed at weaning.

QUALITY POUNDS INDEX (QPI): The Quality Pounds Index is reported in dollars per calf for herds with Angus-based genetics. It focuses on the terminal side of the herd’s business for feedlot gain and carcass merit genetic differences. There are no provisions for calving ease or maternal traits, with the assumption that all calves are under a retained ownership scenario fed out and marketed on a premium quality-based grid.

RETAINED OWNERSHIP INCOME (ROI): Cattle producers interested in a complete production system approach from conception through carcass end-point should use the Retained Ownership Income index ties together reproduction, calving ease, maternal genetic merit, growth throughout the calf’s lifetime, and quality based carcass merit in an Angus-based herd. The ROI is reported in dollars per calf produced in the herd, and consolidates the sub-indexes of MPI and QPI.

METHOD GENETICS EPD AND INDEX PERCENTILE RANKS (%) are a numeric ranking of the animal’s EPD and Index values on a 1% to 100% scale. For most traits a lower numeric value is considered more favorable, such as for CED EPD. For example, a 25% presented with an EPD indicates that animal is in the upper 25 percent of the animals in the Method Genetics evaluation for calves born in the last five years.

THE GARDINER ANGUS RANCH BREEDING GUARANTEE

We guarantee that all breeding cattle sold by Gardiner Angus Ranch, both bulls and females, are fertile to the best of our knowledge. If a bull is injured at any time in the 12 months following the sale so as to make them functionally infertile, we will provide you with a satisfactory replacement, if available, or issue you a credit equal to the bull’s purchase price minus the salvage value received for that bull. If a female is determined to be a non-breeder, then we would ask you to sell her and would offer you the difference of her purchase price minus the salvage value as a credit in any future GAR sale. This guarantee is in addition to the Sale Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Association which also apply.

A WORD ABOUT FREE DELIVERY

Gardiner Angus Ranch offers its customers free delivery anywhere in the lower 48 states. As a part of that delivery we work with reputable livestock transportation companies that we feel comfortable with in the handling of your cattle in both a professional and conscientious way. GAR will do everything possible to deliver your cattle to a point that is convenient for both you and the trucking company. In some cases where there are cattle from multiple owners loaded on the same truck, it is necessary for the buyer to meet the truck at a central location such as a livestock auction or veterinary clinic relatively close to them. We also encourage the drivers to be as flexible as possible and request that they not deliver your cattle in the middle of the night if avoidable. If you would like to insure your cattle, you can do so on sale day. Most of the cattle to be delivered from the sale are delivered within 45 days after the sale. If, for any reason, you desire an expedited delivery, please notify Grant Gardiner at (620) 635-0382 or email grant.c.gardiner@gmail.com and we will make arrangements for quicker delivery.

GARDINER ANGUS RANCH VACCINATION PROGRAM

Two Month Calves—Endovac-Bovi (Immvac)

Vision 7 (Merck Animal Health)

VistaOnce (Merck Animal Health)

Calves at 205 day Pre-weaning

Vision 7 20/20 (Merck Animal Health)

Vista Once (Merck Animal Health)

Weaning (June)

Vista 5 (Merck Animal Health)

Yearling Heifers (>30 day Pre-Breeding)

Vista 3 V/L5 (Merck Animal Health)

Ivomec Pour-On (Merial)

Cows at Synchronization

Virashield 6V/L5 (Novartis)

Ivomec Pour-On (Merial)

Bulls (Pre-Sale)

Anaplasmosis vaccination (1 dose)

All animals have been tested for PI BVD are found to be free of this disease. The goal of this vaccination program is to decrease the risk for diseases that are prevalent in our area and our management scheme.

ASHLAND VETERINARY CENTER, INC.

Dr. Randall K. Spare • Dr. John L. Kellenberger • Dr. Kelly M. Deewall

Dr. Mark Spare • Dr. Eva Gardiner • Dr. Josh Dowdy

P.O. Box 869, W. Hwy. 160 • Ashland, KS 67831 • (620) 635-2641

Today’s registered and commercial beef producers have access to the most proven and potent genetics in the history of beef production in America. Market Makers Beef, a division of Ashland Veterinary Center, is your resource for Angus sires selected that balance ALL traits of economic merit. With calving ease, early growth, moderate stature, maternal function and elite carcass quality, MMB sires are designed to produce progeny with birth to harvest value.

ELITE SIRES REPRESENTED

GAR HOME TOWN (REG# 19266718) n GAR TRANSCENDENT (REG# 19570738)

GAR HOME TEAM (REG# 19862954) n GAR HOME FREE (REG# 19862808) n GAR DUAL FORCE (REG# 20218580)

GAR GAME CHANGER (REG# 20375351) n GAR FIREPROOF (REG# 20370357) n GAR APEX (REG# 20255076) GAR FRONT RANGE (REG# 20255077) n GAR GUARDIAN (REG# 20254998)