Michigan
Simmental Association
2017-2019 BREEDERS DIRECTORY
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EXCELLENCE is a TRADITION
Simmental & SimAngus genetics for sale Todd, Chris, Tyler & Kyle Landis Homer, MI H. 517.568.3591 | C. 517.617.0067 Email. landisfarms@hotmail.com | Landis Farms
Simmental SimAngus
Charolais Club Calf
Thank You
TO ALL OF OUR PAST & FUTURE CUSTOMERS! DeLong Cattle Co. | Robert DeLong 8673 Hadley Rd. Cass City, MI 48726 989-551-4712 | delongcattle54@gmail.com DeLong Cattle Company CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES! MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION | 1
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT // NEWSLETTER
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Todd Landis 24455 S. County Line Rd. Homer, MI 49245 517-617-0067 landisfarms@hotmail.com
Seth Lattimore 16519 110 Ave. Rodney, MI 49342 231-250-3019 seth.lattimore.mcao@gmail.com
Neil Marshall 29501 H Drive S. Concord, MI 49237 517-425-9396 nmarshall83@yahoo.com
Dave Stough 18565 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 517-712-1393 stoughsimm@hotmail.com
Wendell Smith 9548 E. St. Charles Rd. Wheeler, MI 48662 989-620-0400 wsmith@cmsinter.net
Dwight Rich 1820 W. Urban Rd. Sandusky, MI 48471 810-672-8926 rich_1820@netzero.net
Charlie Cramer 5063 Northland Dr. Morley, MI 49336 231-250-3754
Brian Plank 325 Mt. Hope Rd. SE Crystal, MI 48818 989-506-2061 brianplank@rocketmail.com
Bob DeLong 8673 Hadley Rd. Cass City, MI 48726 989-551-4712 delongcattle54@gmail.com
Directory designed by
Emily Brinkman, owner/designer 419.967.0141 | www.generation6.co
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Cover photo by Morgan Cook, Reed City, MI
Welcome to the Michigan Simmental Breeders Directory
From the President
Thank you for your interest and support of the Michigan Simmental breeders that are listed throughout this directory. Simmental genetics have gained more popularity and value in recent years, in both Michigan and across the country. Simmental cattle are now known for traits of carcass merit, balanced frame scores and moderated birth weights without sacrificing growth and performance traits needed by seedstock producers and commercial cattlemen. The Michigan Simmental Association promotes two sales in Michigan; the Michigan Beef Expo in April and the Fall Sale held in conjunction with the Michigan Angus Association. The Beef Expo is a good time to offer fancy open and bred heifers, along with yearling bulls. The Fall Sale has proven to be a great opportunity to market cow-calf pairs, bred or open heifers. This sale has been very successful the past few years. Within the Michigan board we support the MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation. We also host a field day in August in conjunction with our Annual Meeting, which is open to all members. This event travels to different locations every year. It is held on member’s farms and ranches, showcasing different management styles and marketing strategies. The MSA supports many youth activities. We are currently working on revitalizing the junior program. The board recognizes junior members are the future of our organization. If you would be willing to help increase our youth involvement please contact me. In this directory is a listing of our Board of Directors please feel free to contact any of them with questions or for more information on how to get involved within our sponsored sales or member activities. Sincerely, Todd Landis Michigan Simmental Association President
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CF CAMPBELL FARMS A Family History of Success, Quality & Genetics Since 1992
Home of the Five Star Cattle Sale Always the 1st Saturday of October 2502 E. Steel Rd St. Johns, MI 48879
CAMPBELL FARMS Visit us @ www.fivestarcattlesale.com (989) 224-4530 (517) 243-1237 Thank you for your continued support! Visitors are always welcome! See you in October & at the Michigan Beef Expo! 6 | MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
PLANK Simmental Farms
ANNUAL CLUB CALF SALE 10.07.17 // 10.06.18
Brian, Sam, Brooke & Cory Plank 325 Mt. Hope Rd. // Crystal, MI 48818 989-506-2061 // brianplank@rocketmail.com Plank Simmental Farms SIMMENTAL AND SIMANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION | 7
Marketing
A FULL SERVICE AGRICULTURE MARKETING AGENCY Emily Brinkman, owner/designer | 419.967.0141
www.generation6.co
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Not Just Auctions . . . We’re actively marketing farmland in Michigan. REALTORS® Auctioneers Appraisers Purebred Livestock Auctioneers
740 South Cedar St., Mason MI 48854
(517) 676-9800
www.sheridanauctionservice.com
Quality Breeding Stock Available At All Times
Simmentals
• Bulls • • Show Heifers • • Donor Cows • • Embryos • • Private Treaty Sales •
Angus
Low StreSS Production SaLe in the FaLL at rich BeeF & Grain Breeding Philosophy: We don’t chase numbers or show only cattle; we use proven genetics that work for our customers.
Visitors Always Welcome!
Location: 18565 G. Drive North, Marshall, Mi 49068 (exit 110 on i-94 - north .5 miLe on oLd 27, eaSt 1.8 miLeS on G. drive)
(517) 712-1393 - Cell
stoughsimm@hotmail.com • Dave & Chris Stough WE STAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD SO OUR CUSTOMERS DON’T RUN IN THE DITCH
PRACTICAL SIMMENTAL SOLUTIONS
A Lifestyle Committed to the
Cattle Business
Offering practical genetics at the MSU Beef Expo & Low Stress Production Sale Join us at the farm in October for our Annual Low Stress Production Sale Visitors Always Welcome | Breeding Stock Available At All Times
Dwight, Barb & Celest Rich
1820 W. Urban Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471 Dwight 810-837-0375 || Barb 810-837-0380 Celest 810-837-1638
QUALITY GENETICS WILL KEEP YOU ON SOLID GROUND MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION | 11
Michigan
Simmental Association
Membership End of the Road Farm
Double D Simmentals
Stoney Ridge Farm
JR Simmentals
Mike Allen 3643 East VanBuren Alma, MI 48801 989-620-4447 eorfclubcalves@gmail.com Tom and Gail Ballard 72225 Omo Rd. Armada, MI 48005 586-453-2026 ballardtj@hotmail.com
Dusty Road Farm
David and Mershell Cook 1496 Glasgow Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 517-206-5066 mcook1027@gmail.com John and Rodnie Cook 8133 200th Ave. Reed City, MI 49677 231-832-2853 | 231-629-0406
DeLong Farms
Ted and Janet Bunce 2691 E. Harmon Rd. Camden, MI 49232 517-254-4423
Robert D. DeLong 8673 Hadley Rd. Cass City, MI 48726 989-551-4712 delongcattle54@gmail.com
Michigan State University
DuBois Simmentals
Dr. Dan Buskirk 474 S. Shaw Lane East Lansing, MI 48825 517-432-0400 buskirk@msu.edu
Campbell Farms
Gary and Kelly Campbell 2502 E. Steel Rd. St. Johns, MI 48879 989-224-4530 | 517-243-1237 campbels@edzone.net
John Cisler
11836 N. Latson Rd. Linden, MI 48451 810-266-5536
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Alfred and Nancy DuBois 6600 Dobson Rd. Jonesville, MI 49250 517-849-9586
Ryan Filhart
9193 E. Battle Rd. Clare, MI 48617 989-513-8756 ryanfilhart@gmail.com
Donald Frisbie
9117 Benton Rd. Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-627-2231
3G Cattle Company Tim Heeg 5525 Mason Rd. Fowlerville, MI 48836 517-404-0888
Jager Beef Farm
Randy and Brian Jager 4514 9th Street Wayland, MI 49348 616-889-5358 jags212002@wildblye.net
Maurey and Nancy Kaercher
5859 East E Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 269-569-9592 | kaercher@msu.edu kaercherfarm.com
Bi-Lane Livestock
Brandon Hill 2068 Lincoln Rd. Allegan, MI 49010 269-251-6428 | bigjoe@yahoo.com bi-lane.wixsite.com/bi-la
Michael and Ann Jones 1621 N. Wheaton Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 517-881-1375 mbjones@wowway.com
Larry Kindel
3273 W. Island Rd. St. Johns, MI 48879
Kruger Cattle Company 7247 Knight Rd. Muir, MI 48860 517-282-5902
Landis Farms
Todd and Chris Landis 24455 S. County Line Rd. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3591 | 517-617-0067 landisfarms@hotmail.com
James D. Langmaid 3175 East Dayton Rd. Caro, MI 48723 989-673-2650
Seth Lattimore
16519 110 Ave. Rodney, MI 49342 231-250-3019 seth.lattimore.mcao@gmail.com
Marshall Hillside Farms Don Marshall 6500 W. Mosherville Rd. Litchfield, MI 49252 517-542-3162
Neil Marshall
29501 H Drive S. Concord, MI 49237 517-425-9396 nmarshall83@yahoo.com
J/C Simmental
John and Connie Miller 5075 E. Clarabella Clare, MI 48617 989-386-4480 | 989-429-2834 conniemiller@glc.com
Pineview Farms
Carolyn Mitchell-Estes & Steve Mitchll 1703 Golden Rd. SE Kalkaska, MI 49646 765-421-2702 | 765-891-0983 stevemitchell082565@gmail.com cestes4144@gmail.com
Mott Farms
Britt and Greta Mott 2664 W. Baseline Hwy. Olivet, MI 49076 269-209-2598 brittdmott@hotmail.com
David and Matt Noggle 15326 Kuhl Rd. Manchester, MI 48158 734-428-8130
Kendale Farm
Dale and Ken Norton 410 Slisher Rd. Bronson, MI 49028 517-369-1237
Plank Simmental Farms
Brian Plank 325 Mt. Hope Rd. SE Crystal, MI 48818 989-235-6253 | 989-506-2061 brianplank@rocketmail.com
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Michigan
Simmental Association
Membership Double C Simmentals Craig Pollington 23315 30th Ave. Marion, MI 49665 231-825-9855 tg.cap1@gmail.com
Rich Beef and Grain
Dwight and Barb Rich 1820 W. Urban Rd. Sandusky, MI 48471 810-672-8926 | 810-837-0375 rich_1820@netzero.net
NeJan Farms
Neil W. Roberts 4406 Lippencott Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446 810-358-1025 nejanfarm@hotmail.com
John and Brenda Rohe
4425 Heath Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-2705 | 269-838-2350 jtrohe@roheengineering.com
Helen Sill
32868 48th Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-370-1982 hbsill@frontier.com
Slavik Show Cattle
Bryce Slavik 3945 Applegrove Lane Lansing, MI 48911 517-899-1788
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Wendell D. Smith and Girls 9548 E. St. Charles Rd. Wheeler, MI 48662 989-620-0400 wsmith@cmsinter.net
Stough Simmentals
Dave and Chris Stough 18565 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 517-712-1393 stoughsimm@hotmail.com
Boulder Acres
Jeff and Renee Titus 4494 East Sterling Rd. Jonesville, MI 49250 517-425-9838 rtsba@dmcibb.net
Craig Ulsh
10939 Flowerfield Rd. Marcellus, MI 49067 269-651-0600 ulshfarms@aol.com
Adam Wood
2160 S. Ely Hwy Ithaca, MI 48847 989-763-6600
WXC Cattle Company Troy Wilson 675 Osborne Rd. Delton, MI 49046 269-806-3004
Triple Z Simmental
Thomas and Malinda Zook 7920 Pratt Lake Ave. SE Alto, MI 49302 616-868-6195 | 616-437-3427 tzookzfs@hughes.net
MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP FORM $25.00 ANNUALLY
Michigan
Simmental Association Name: Farm Name: Address:
City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Website:_
Please make checks payable to: Michigan Simmental Association Mail membership form and payment to: Dave Stough 18565 G. Drive North | Marshall, MI 49068
EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Michigan Beef Expo
AUGUST Michigan Simmental Association Field Day & Annual Meeting
OCTOBER Michigan Simmental Association & Michigan Angus Association Fall Sale FIND MORE INFORMATION ON MSA EVENTS ONLINE AT,
WWW.MICHIGANSIMMENTAL.ORG MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION | 15
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Where Quality Always Beats Quantity!
269-489-9888 Bronson, MI
Quality control includes incubated motility.
The most objective and accurate sperm counting technology available.
Located in southern Michigan. Easily accessible to the Midwest!
• GLSS provides the most advanced technology & highest quality standards • Semen collection & processing of beef & dairy bulls, as well as cervid & ovine animals
We follow certified semen service regulations of the National Association of Animal Breeders.
• Semen storage & distribution • Individual attention given to bulls boarded at GLSS Certfified Semen ServiCeS
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Member of CSS (Certified Semen Services) Since 2001
“ You been ranching long?�
Sales Management | Consulting | Marketing Ruble Cattle Services | Jeremie Ruble - 406.581.7940 1525 140th St. | Corydon, IA 50060 rublecattleservices@gmail.com
www.rublecattleservices.com - Helping clients find the perfect fit for their operation! -
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Calve Sep 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Oct Developed by Doug Mayo, Jackson County Extension (In leap years add one day after February 29)
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L L A H S R A M SIDE FARMS HIL L
netics with e g l a rn te a m n o g Focusin d eye appeal balanced traits an
High quality breeding stock available at all times Don, Mark, Neil and Kayla Marshall 6500 W. Mosherville Rd. Litchfield, MI 49252 517-425-9396 | nmarshall83@yahoo.com MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION | 19
A PROGRAM DEVELOPED ON CATTLE WITH
Style&Function
STF BRIANNA BN53 | ASA# 2864716
MS SUSPICION HR WU509 | ASA# 2538329
M-R RED OBSESSION 707B | ASA# 2880839
HRLR/STF CORPORATE D022 | ASA# 3127363
Located in Northwest Ohio
Only 25 miles South of I-80 Two hours south of Lansing, MI
Semen Available
Tim, Peg, Emily & Kyle Brinkman \ Holgate, OH Home. 419-264-3312 \ Tim. 419-966-5587 \ Emily. 419-967-0141 Missing Rail Simmentals \ www.missingrailcattle.com
DON’ T MISS O UR AN N UAL ON LI N E SA LE IN THE FA LL 20 | MICHIGAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
The Cow Makes The Difference We are proudly celebrating our 45th year!
Our herd is currently under new construction. We are creating some new cow families! We are strengthening our old great proven cow families. Now I am very excited to announce these two new nationally known donor cows progeny!
Donor: JF Reba 736T Sires: X BC Lookout 7024 - Two Daughters X JF Back In Black 406B - One Daughter, One Son
Donor: TNGL A Gemstone A527 Sires: X Sandeen Upper Class 2386 - Three Daughters
Note: Gemstone goes back to the Double D Chyna Cow Family
These new genetics add some unique outcross choices
Craig & Cynda Pollington
23315 30th Ave • Marion, MI 49665 Cell 231-429-8336 Home 231-825-9855 Email tg.cap1@gmail.com
Longs Steel Shot
We have many daughters ___________________ Our herd sire has strengthened the quality of our herd base
• PERFORMANCE TESTED • MATERNAL FOCUSED •
• GENETICS THAT GO TO WORK FOR THE COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN•
Lattimore Cattle Co.
•SIMMENTAL AND SIMANGUS BREEDING BULLS•COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS•
SETH LATTIMORE, OWNER
LATTIMORECATTLE@GMAIL.COM • 231-250-3019