December 2022 Brangus Journal

Brangus JOURNAL

Welcome 2022 New Members

The International Brangus Breeders Association would like to extend a warm welcome to these new Breeders that have joined us over the last year.

Changing Directions

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Top Bulls + Breeder Reports

From top Total Herd Reporting (THR) operations to the most used AI sires, we take a look back on the breeds highest reporters and noteworthy sires and dams who have stood out over the last year.

IBBF Lifetime Donors

Melanie Fuller has been a familiar face at Brangus events for many years, as a staff member with the association and publication. The International Brangus Breeders Association and Brangus Publications would like to take a moment to thank her for her many years or service and wish her luck. 43

The International Brangus Breeders Foundation is the rock upon which Brangus research and education is built. Donors and supporters of the various Brangus programs that have been implemented help move the breed toward an improved future for Brangus cattle through research and education.

IBBA Seeks Breeder Award Nominations

The association is seeking nominations to fill the Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Commercial Producer, and the Top Hand of the Year to be recognized in IBBA’s hall of fame.

Cows and Coonhounds

By Jeremy Jackson, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) president

a significant portion of my youth walking the hills and hollers of Northwest Arkansas with my maternal grandfather while following the sounds of Treeing Walker Coonhounds. Papaw, as we kids called him, loved his dogs and provided my first taste of genetic progress in animals. Papaw had a dog that he had raised named McKissick Creek Tabitha. Her littermate sister, McKissick Creek Mandy resided at my house. Tabby was never much to look at and even though she always got the job done, she wasn’t near the coonhound that Mandy was. What Tabby had that none of us knew, and made Papaw look like a genius, was the ability to reproduce the great ones.

Ispent

In 1985, Papaw mated Tabby to Houses Lipper and turned the coonhound world on its head. There were 8 pups born to that litter and 5 of the 8 won titles. People with big name coonhounds rang Papaw’s phone off the hook. Everyone wanted to breed their stud dog to Tabby. Over the years, no matter who Papaw mated her with, Tabby produced champion after champion. In 1993, McKissick Creek Tabitha was inducted into the Treeing Walker Hall of Fame, 100% based upon the quality of coonhound she produced. Mandy was always better looking and made a better hand but she couldn’t whelp a lap dog much less a champion coonhound.

So, some of you are probably wondering, what’s this got to do with Brangus cattle? I think the concept is exactly the same. When I was new in the BRANGUS world, I bought a couple heifers that were outstanding in their phenotype. I wanted as many more of those two heifers as I could make. Nobody told me that I should flush those heifers, I thought I knew what I was doing and took it upon myself. Over the years, those cows hung around the herd after a few flushes. They would hit here and there but never once reproduced themselves. Not a single herd sire was ever produced by them even though they were some of the high selling heifers when I bought them.

Today, as I look back over the last decade at my place, I now realize the vast majority of genetic improvement

that occurred was due to artificial insemination. A.I. is the great equalizer between the haves and have nots. We still flush a cow or two but now it’s because she produced some calves that made me money first. When deciding what bull to use semen on, I look at it three different ways.

First, do I own the bull? If I own him, it’s up to me to prove him and figure out the best places to use him. I’m probably going to use a lot of him. Like flushing heifers, sometimes you get lucky and sometimes it’s a train wreck. Second, on unproven bulls that other people own, just sample a few straws. Work with the people that made him and try a little to see if it works at your place. Third, on proven bulls, this is where you make hay. Do your research and see where you can use proven and consistent bulls at your place. Using proven bulls on the right cows at your place is how you build a herd you will be proud of. You may not be at the front of the genetic curve but you will have a consistent cow herd that will keep you out of the ditch.

You don’t have to be one of the big dogs in the breed to make genetic progress within your herd. Make smart choices and learn from the mistakes of others. And, every once in awhile, like Papaw you just get lucky.

Genetic improvement is NOT like herdinG cats

by Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) executive vice president

I’vebeen told that it’s hard to herd cats. I admit I’ve never tried, since I’ve always believed that one cat was too many and one cat does not make a herd anyway. As a kid, I tried roping cats and I can attest that it is extremely difficult to catch a cat with a 30-foot lasso.

I don’t think anybody has really tried to herd cats. It is just an expression to describe an activity that results in a chaotic and scattered outcome with no predictability. Genetic improvement of cattle is the exact opposite of that. With the modern tools of genetic evaluation and reproductive technology, breeders who choose a specific genetic path and diligently stick to their plan can make steady and predictable genetic change. Guaranteed.

In the preceding paragraph, the term reproductive technology is emphasized because it is a vital component of genetic change for obvious reasons. The ability to get artificially high levels of reproduction from animals with the highest genetic merit dramatically amplifies the impact of the genetically superior animals. Without showing the mathematical proof, which would bore you to death and would hurt my head, I will just state that, in any breed of cattle with forward momentum, the “80/20 rule” that we’ve heard a thousand times is replaced with the “90/10 rule”. Ninety percent of the genetic change in a population can be traced to about 10% of the population, and the majority of that can be traced to high impact sires.

In this issue of the Journal, we provide an overview of the most influential animals in the breed in terms of the

number of calves registered during the past year. Would you be surprised to learn that the top 25 black sires sired almost 4,400 calves that were registered just in the past 12 months?

The daughters of another list of 25 black sires produced 4,600 calves in the past 12 months. That’s 9,000 registrations from a small list of sires. Some sires show up on both lists – they sired a lot of calves directly, and their daughters produced a lot of calves. That’s what you call genetic impact.

Another rather fascinating statistic is the number of calves produced by the most productive donor dams. The top 25 donor dams produced almost 600 calves that were registered in the last 12 months. Based on what I see some members doing with E.T., I believe we will see that number grow significantly in the coming years.

These lists are not intended to shine light on the “big boys”. They are intended to highlight the animals that are leaving the biggest genetic footprint in the breed. It is true that many of the animals listed are produced by the larger operations, but that is not unique to Brangus. It is true in virtually every breed. It is also true that those who make the most aggressive use of modern reproductive technologies such as A.I. and E.T. increase their odds of producing animals of high genetic merit that many other breeders elect to use in their breeding programs – either by direct use via A.I. or through sons and daughters of these elite animals.

I have told this story before, but it is worth repeating. I grew up on a family-sized seedstock operation in Wyoming. We were not one of the “big boys” by any stretch of the imagination. We didn’t view the larger outfits with envy and jealousy. Rather, we saw them as our very own R&D department that we didn’t have to pay for. We were perfectly willing to let the larger operations sample the hot young sires and develop a proof on them before we bought semen for use in our own herd. We were able to minimize our genetic mistakes which was essential for our survival. We were happy to see the larger outfits spending money to prove and promote a bull because we had sons to sell just like they did. We were a year or two behind them with the sons of the leading sires, but that didn’t seem to matter much to our commercial bull customers who just wanted sound bulls with proven genetics.

When you sit back and compare the beef seedstock business to other businesses, a stark contrast emerges. We (seedstock breeders) are willing to sell a piece of our intellectual property for a pittance to our competitors. You may not have thought about it that way, but that’s exactly what occurs when one breeder sells semen on their top bull(s) to another breeder – who then produces progeny and sells them in competition with the person who owns the sire. If we didn’t do this as a breed, we’d soon be toast. This is because we are not competing with one another. We are competing with other breeds, and in the larger picture, we are competing with other sources of protein like poultry, pork, fish and even fake meat. We are competing for market share, and there is a huge chunk of the market for commercial stock bulls that we don’t have but can have if we continue to search for the top sires and then use the heck out of them.

Congratulations to every bull and donor dam on the lists in this issue of the Journal, and to those who bred them. You aren’t there by accident.

I’ve been told that an essay like this should end with reference to the title, but I really don’t have anything more to say about cats. Where I grew up, it was considered impolite to ask somebody how many acres they had. I once asked that question and was told by the lady rancher that her place was big enough that she needed her own tom cat. And, no, I never did catch a cat with my rope but it was not for lack of trying.

EPD-OLOGY

IN SOME CASES, THE EPD ONLY TELLS HALF THE STORY.

by Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) executive vice president

I cannot count the number of phone conversations I’ve had with members and with potential commercial bull customers about EPDs and how to interpret them. One very astute commercial producer recently told me that “EPDs appear to understate the difference between two animals.” I complimented him on his very insightful observation and then proceeded to explain, as best I could . . . .

An EPD is an estimate of one-half of the genetic merit of an animal. When that animal produces either a sperm cell or an egg (a gamete), it is providing a random sample of one half of its DNA. More specifically, it is providing a random sample of one chromosome from each of its 30 pairs of chromosomes. So, an EPD is the EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERNCE due to the average effect that a random sample of half of the genetics of the parent will impart on the progeny. As I am prone to do, I will oversimplify to illustrate. Assume that Chromosome Pair #1 contains a gene for yearling weight. Further assume that the large allele, “A” in this case, adds 5 lbs of yearling weight compared to “a”. Assume we have a bull that is homozygous “AA” and thus enjoys a 10-lb YW advantage over another bull whose genotype is aa. So, the AA bull is 10 lbs heavier than the aa bull, with all else being equal (which it never really is).

When these two bulls produce sperm cells, the heavier bull produces sperm with the “A” allele, and the lighter bull produces sperm with the “a” allele. If mated to a lot of cows at random, there will be a 5-lb difference in their progeny – because progeny of the “AA” bull always get an “A” gene, and progeny of the “aa” bull always get an “a” gene, and we assumed above that there is a 5-lb difference between the gene effects. So, while the bulls themselves differed by 10 lbs, their progeny – on average – only differ by 5 lbs. I acknowledged up front that this is an oversimplification, and it certainly is. Please accept it as just that.

In many countries, they report genetic merit as an EBV (Estimated Breeding Value) rather than an EPD (Expected Progeny Difference). An EBV is exactly double an EPD, so they tell the very same story, but in different terms. For some traits, an EBV probably makes more sense, and for others an EPD paints a clearer picture. This is most obvious with sex-limited traits. Take Milk for example. If a cow has a Milk EPD of +10, this represents one half of her genetic merit for Milk because, again, her progeny will get a random sample of one-half of the cow’s genes for Milk. As a milker, the cow is actually +20 (her EBV). This is all academic until you compare that cow to one with a Milk EPD of +5. Her EBV is +10. If she and the cow with the +20 EBV were nursing clone calves that are identical in every way (impossible of course) the calves would differ by 10 lbs at weaning simply due to the difference in the milking ability of the two cows. Bulls don’t produce milk, of course, but they have genes for milk that are expressed in their daughters. Likewise, you can’t take a scrotal measurement on a cow, but they have genes for scrotal size that are expressed in their sons. Whether selecting using EPDs or EBVs, the outcome would be exactly the same. In the U.S., many years ago, the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recommended using EPDs rather than EBVs because, when breeding cattle, we are always looking toward to the next generation and EPDs do exactly that.

Back to the astute commercial producer who observed, very keenly, that two bulls with a 25-lb difference in their YW EPDs seem to be farther apart than 25 lbs for their actual YW. He was right. In a perfect world with no other variables, they would be 50-lbs apart for their individual yearling weight. But only half of that difference (if it was 100% due to genetics) would be observed in their progeny.

Leverage: PRICE DETERMINING MARKET COMPONENT

The definition of leverage in its simplest form is “to use to maximum advantage.” When evaluating the cattle business, the leverage between seller and buyer is the determining factor regarding the percentage of that animal’s total or perceived total value you will receive. Members of CattleFax are accustomed to the use of this term in analyses of prices received or forecast at different stages of the production chain. Each animal is worth a total sum of dollars per head and each segment is trying to gain a higher percentage of that total. Certainly, quality differences will make some cattle worth

more than others. But the leverage component will determine the price at each stage of production. How much need does the buyer have for what I produced?

From 2016 to mid-year 2022 the leverage component of the cattle markets progressively favored the packing segment of the industry to a higher degree each year. One measure of leverage is the percentage of the beef cutout price that fed cattle are receiving. The reason this leverage shift occurred can be explained by recollecting the occurrences that happened prior to this timeframe.

Total cattle inventories have trended lower from the peak in 1975 but began a precipitous decline beginning in 1996. Total steer and heifer slaughter began to reflect the tighter supplies that began the lower trend in 2000. The packing industry, which was built to handle more numbers, began to be massively constricted on what were historically already thin margins. There was simply too much harvest capacity for the available supply.

The packing industry began to respond to the economic signals and plant under-utilization by shutting down facilities, either voluntarily or involuntarily as was the case with the first major plant to shut down in 2000 due to a Christmas day fire at the Swift/ConAgra operation in Garden City, KS. Over the next several years as supplies continued to diminish, more and more plants were struggling to remain solvent, and the dominos began to fall. From 2006 to 2015, as fed slaughter declined by more than 7 million head, a total of another seven plants shut their doors. Cattle producers were carrying a big stick in terms of leverage during this span to the demise of the packing segment.

packer, to the extent they were recording the highest profits in history and began the amplified tensions in what has always seemingly been a hate-hate relationship between producers and packers. Due to abundant profits and plenty of supply, Saturday harvest levels increased substantially, exceeding the 40-hour capacity of the plants.

The sharp decline in cattle supplies obviously led to higher cattle prices. The last bullish cattle cycle began in midyear 2013. By 2014 into early 2015 cattle producers in nearly every segment were realizing the highest prices and profitability in history. As a result, the industry also experienced one of the most rapid herd expansions in history. By 2016 suddenly there was more supply than the available harvest capacity could manage due to previously discussed shutdowns. This is what handed the leverage position to the

What further intensified an already extremely weak producer leverage position was the Tyson plant fire in Kansas in August of 2019. That was the beginning of extreme uncurrentness in the fed cattle segment that was further exacerbated by the pandemic that influenced the availability of labor in 20202021. These challenges stretched into January of 2022 and eventually ended up backlogging 1 million head of fed cattle. This continued to fuel the lack of cattle producer leverage. That 1 million head backlog has just recently been caught up. As the Fed Price as a percent of the Composite Cutout chart shows, the leverage improvement since June of this year has substantially improved. It has often been said that cattle cycles happen for one of two reasons, or both. They are either economically driven or environmentally driven. After two years of substantial drought and several years of a lack of profitability due to the lack of leverage, the herd has once again diminished to the point where leverage will shift back in favor of cattle producers. When it comes to leverage, there are only so many dollars in the system to garner. The accompanying chart indicates a per head margin for each segment. In addition to the cyclical ebbs and flows, note that from 1980 to 1998 there was very little margin for any segment of production. This directly correlates to beef demand being demolished during that

period. That was not a sustainable business model. Since that timeframe beef quality improved, resulting in improved demand. The fact is, there is plenty of money in the system today and that is expected to improve moving forward.

The leverage component of the market is rapidly shifting back into the hands of the producer segments. Cow-calf producers are likely to take the lead in the near term as far as leverage, simply because supplies are so low. Although the market dynamics of the business will always be at play, the higher beef demand

THE IBBA WELCOMES THESE NEW MEMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION! 2022

Alabama

Brad McGill, Yellowfin Cattle Company LLC

Braden Martin

Brice Johnston

Carolyn Harrell

Frank Johnston, Jr

Hazel Louise Baxley

Joey Fisanick

Jon Oliver

Long Farms

Mark Challancin

PJR Farm

Psalm 50:10 Ranch

River Bend Farms

Thomas Flammia Trey Haddon

Triple H Farms

William Martin

Arkansas

Erin Kay Daniel

John Wynn

Josh Smith

KSC Cattle

Mitchell Cook Taylor Gavin

Troy Bumpous

California

Alyson & Brian Connolly RB Ranch

Florida

Addison Roddenberry

Alexia Trujillo

Ava Routh

Bailey Legit Blain Peerson

Bristol Leitner

Desna Page Garet Parrish

Grace Lynn Miller

Gregg Hemingway

Halley Balentine

Hannah Stegall

Ivy Ray

James Howell

Jerry Mullins

John Fonte

Kathryn Montes De Oca

Keith Wacaster

Kelly Ranch, Inc.

Khoal Cochran

Lotti Anderson Madisyn Hines

Madysen Parrish

Melissa Nichols

Melissa Syfrett

Owen Hemingway

Rebeccas LeFils

Rilee Bennett Ryder Boyd Stacey White Wayne Sumner

Georgia

Barnett Angus Ranches

Brenna Hilson

Brian & Bethany Edgemon

Carson DeGraan

Finley Creasy

James Cartwright

Jim Griffin

Pedro Alonso

SugaPop Cattle Company

Tom Tolleson

Ty Cartwright

Idaho

Brothers Cattle Farm LLC

Kansas

Chase Neill

Kentucky

Harley Rayburn

Louisiana

Addyson Trahan

Baron Prine Bill Lott

Brant Prine

Christopher Taylor

David LaMay

Frances Soileau Georgia Knight Jacy Jones

Jeffery Gallet Kash & Jeremiah Mason Marshall Berry Mason Farm Mia Wiley Myles Pence Rick Hardee Ryan Schultz Rye Berry Steven Chambers Tim Lasiter Timmy Cernich

Michigan

Hillsdale College Minnesota

Nass Ranch LLC

Missouri

Brooklyn Keeling

Double S Brangus

Patricia Allen Mississippi

Abigail Russell

Dalton Russell David Burch, Lazy B Cattle Co, Dawson Jenkins Emeree Etheridge Frank & Sara Gowan Hudson Campbell Katherine Williams Mason Jenkins

North Carolina

Paul Ross

Oklahoma

Bradyn Young Corey McAlister

Hunter Morris Jance Allen JD Daniels Joe & Dana Collins Ken Whitehead Matheson Farm Mike Stafford Paden Cattle Company

Pennsylvania

Joshua Ross

South Carolina

Andy Butcher

Bruce McNair Salkehatchie Farms

Tennessee

Chad Whigham Even and Kelly Davenport Kelly Warbis Texas 4B+ Ranch

4Springs Cattle

Aaron Carrera

Aaron T Marshall

Aaron Whitetail Ranch

Addison Brenneman Addison Money Aiden Vissering

Alexandria Silva Alfredo Montelongo Allison Joiner

Amanda Smith Amberlie Dickerson Analeigh Carrillo

Andrew Miller

Angie Arnold Aolani Garza-Gonzalez

Arthur Flores

Arthur Perzigian Ashlyn Malinowski

Aubrey Calhoun

Austin Green Ayala Ranches LLC Bailey Palmer Bandy Bowen Barrett Whetstine Ben Crippen Bentley Wells Bethany Faske Bill Stroman Billy & Mary Jo Dalmolin Bob Villarreal Brandon Rogers Brannan Woelfel Brayden Tramel Brian Keith Brooklyn Miller Brooklyn Powell Bryce Tessman

Brylee Lynch

Bryson Blackwell Cade Janecek

Caleb Shrivanek

Callie Smith

Cameron Perez Cayden Alexander Caylee Morris Chad McCaslin

Charla Sells Chase Glueck Cherish Faske Cheryl Rutherford

Chloe Wise

Chuck Buchholz

Clayton Dennison

Codi Spence

Connor Thigpen

Corbin Janysek

Corbin Medley Hutto Dahse Vincent Dale Fritz

Darrell Reider Dawson Moran

Debbi Homes (Eagles Nest Ranch)

Destiny Barron Destiny Williams Dillon Earles

Dixie Endres Dustin Valusek

Dylan Henry Eagles Crest Cattle Company Eason Reece Emily Durbin

Emily Smith Lero Emory Hoffman Eray Smith

Eric Whaley

Eskew Family

Gabriella Faske Garner Perkins Garrett Gutherie George Rogers Grace Sutton Gracie Kessler Grant Johnson

Greg & Dana Smith Gregory Farms

Gretchen Merten Grey Wolf Ranch, LLC Hagen Boullion Hank Herrmann

Hannah Swanson Harlea Smith

Hedges Livestock

Henley Matula Hogan Loose Jace Atkinson

Jacob Alfredo Guerra Jake Kasner

James Parten

Jamie Cardenas Jayce Krauskopf Jaylee Holmes JC Reno Jeff & Victoria Hawley Jeramiah Bellows

Jeremy Keith Jerry Jones Jesse Covarrubias Jodi Kalinowski Joe Ware Joel Carter Joel Olvera John Buckner

Jonathan Dalby Jonathan Faske Jordan Peveto Jose Madera Josh Seekford Juan Cano Justin Boss Justin Silva Justin Taylor JW Coyote Creek Ranch Kadee Hall Kaitlyn Gilbert Kalyn Albright Kameryn Hill Kameryn Thompson Kannon Kirk Kari Smith Karley Rowe Karson King Kathrine Jackson Kaylee Lawrence Kaylee Meader Kaylin Ezell Kaylynn Leggett KB Brangus, Korey Brown Kelin Boyce Kendra Hill Kenna Smith

Kennadee Langham Kennedy Rose Horner Kevin Odenbach Kevin Sandoval KG Ranch Livestock Kimberly McIntosh

Kinley Smith

Klaire Elizabeth Horner

Kolman Hengst Kooper Byrd

Kruppa Livestock LLC

Kyla Williams Kylan Canon Kyler Felux Kynan DeMoss Kynslee Hein Lane Alexander

Last Lap Ranch

Leroy Baker Levi Ortiz Lillian Faske

Little Rocky Creek Farms Luke Escamilla Madisyn Harris Mady Johnson Marc Shaw Maria Bochicchio Matthew Wybro McCarthy Land & Cattle McWhorter Cattle Company Melson Land & Cattle Meredith Gold Mia Douglas Mia Fitzgerald Mia Steele Micah Osburn Michael Ruby Michael Wilson Mikey Gonzalez MT64 Cattle Company LLC

Naomi Brander

Natalie Pate Noah Key Noah Rehm Nolan Hunt Nolan Rusell Olga Zuniga Otto Vandiver Paben Cattle Company

Paige Erigan Paisley Krivacka Pam Vick Patrick & Kimberly Cope Paul Kessler Peyton Reeves

Phil Harding

Randy Rodriguez

Raylie Ezell

Riggin Baldwin

River Williams

RJ Rhodes

Robert Harper

Robert Kanyon Williams

Robert Malinowski

Roger McCrary

Roger Ortega

Ronnie Vineyard

Russell Rayburn

Ryan Harris

Ryan McCall

Ryan Woodall & Johnny Bennett

Ryleigh Gilfoil

Sadie Roach

Sam Wilson

Sarah Griffin, Kountze

Saul Flores Scott Harris

Scott Humphrey

Sebastian Pena

SG Cattle

Shelbie Boling

Shelby Cox

Skye Alexander

Sloane Neel

Steven Rehm

Svoboda Cattle Company

Tabitha Reifel

Taylor Eckelberg Taylor Powell Taylor Williams

The Aniol Ranch

Traylor & Son Cattle Co, LLC

Trenton Martin

Trey Mackey

Ty Hulett Tyler Peterson Tyler Preston Tyler Williamson Von Wilkerson Wade Stutts Walker Ranch

Wesley Wages

William Goerge IV

William T Kidd

Willow George Wyatt Wunderlich

Zachary Love

Zane Wilson

Zaria Whorton Zoie Parrish

Mexico

Jose Antonio Ramos Rancho Buenavista

Puerto Rico

Anel Figueroa

CHANGING Directions

by Jodi Jackson

Melanie Fuller has been a familiar face at Brangus events for many years, as a staff member with the association and publication. At the end of this year, she will be moving on from her current position in advertising sales for Brangus Publications, Inc. and become more involved in her family’s Brangus operation, Cross F Cattle.

Melanie has a long history with the Brangus breed starting back in 1981 when she was hired as the director of communications for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA). In this position she was responsible for managing shows and overseeing the Junior association; as well as writing articles for the Brangus Journal, taking photos, writing press releases, and numerous other responsibilities.

At that time, the Brangus association was booming and growing quickly. The IBBA was creating new staff positions to handle the popularity of the breed, and there was no predecessor for this new staff position so she had to blaze her own trail. Melanie relied on her experiences showing Angus cattle and her involvement in their junior association to fulfill her new responsibilities.

Recently graduated from Louisiana State University with an animal science degree where she was a member of the livestock and meats judging teams, Melanie put all her energy and creative ideas to work in her new position. The

first National Junior Brangus Show was established in 1982 and held in Moberly, Missouri. There were 25 entries from the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) flourished under Melanie’s guidance and she held that position until July 1984. At that time, her husband of one year, Joe Fuller was offered a job with IBBA as the new field representative for the western half of the United States. They moved to Denver, Colorado, where Melanie took a position as the National Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) Director of Communications. Her most notable accomplishment at NCA, now known as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was the formation of the National Cattlemen magazine and her opportunity to handle the publicity for the first female NCA President, Jo

Melanie and Joe returned to San Antonio, with the addition of a daughter, Katy in 1986. In the ten years they were in the San Antonio/Boerne area, their family grew with the arrival of their son, Ben, in 1988. Melanie continued her innovation in the livestock publication industry by helping Michael Sturgess and Jim Banner start Southern Livestock Standard and sold advertising for the publication.

The family then moved to Aledo, Texas, when Joe began his career with Purina. They would live in LaGrange,

Wheelock, and Lubbock, Texas, before settling in Willow City, a town right outside of Fredericksburg, Texas. During this time, Melanie has sold commercial advertising for the Weekly Livestock Reporter, and sponsorships for the Texas Angus Association; additionally, she served as the director of marketing for the Brazos County Exposition and sells advertising for the Texas Equine Veterinary Association. During this period, their children were very active in the IJBBA and Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA). They were both on the junior board and served in officer positions, as well as exhibited Brangus heifers. Their show heifer projects taught the kids attributes like responsibility and good work ethics, in addition to helping them pay for college expenses. Melanie remained active in leadership at the National Junior Brangus Show as an integral organizer of the Taste of States and the fun night which evolved into Barnyard Olympics.

Unfortunately, some of the moves to different cities forced them to disperse the Brangus herd. After the Fuller family bought the property in Willow City, they had land they could run cattle on again. They were able to purchase cattle and build the Cross F Cattle program. The motto for Cross F is “Breeding a Legacy”. “We have always kept an eye on producing purebred cattle with genetic merit for the advancement of the beef industry,” Melanie says. Son Ben and daughter-in-law Trish are co-owners in Cross F Cattle.

They have three children. Daughter Katy and her husband David, along with their four children, have their own small herd of registered Brangus.

Melanie has dedicated many years toward the advancement of the Brangus breed and entire cattle industry through her work in creating and implementing many new publications and innovative means of marketing cattle. Her contribution to promoting the industry has been long-serving.

“I have been very blessed to have worked with such a great group of people back in the 80’s and thankful to have continued those close relationships for over 40 years,” proclaims Melanie. After a long and successful career of assisting others in promoting their cattle programs, Melanie will be turning her focus on the Cross F program and, no doubt, enjoying more time with her seven grandchildren.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Melanie in two different situations. We were on staff together at the National Cattlemen’s Association in the early 80’s, and I have worked with her since I started at IBBA. Her dedication to Brangus and the Brangus family is surpassed only by her dedication to her own family. She is the ultimate professional, and undoubtedly the best grandmother that her grandkids could ask for. On behalf of the staff and officers of IBBA, we wish her the greatest joy as she turns to the next chapter in her life.”

- Dr. Darrell Wilkes

Top Bulls + Breeders Reports

LIFETIME DONORS IBBF

Brangus Enthusiasts,

The International Brangus Breeders Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous donors. These breeders and individuals are supporting a foundation that helps move the Brangus breed forward in the beef industry.

Some donors have signed up for the Bullish on Brangus program, in which they make a $10 donation for every bull sold. Others participate in the Brangus Value Project. Some donated embryos that were sold during the Genetic Edge sale in Houston, and other donors choose to simply make a general contribution to the IBBF for use in other research and education programs that are approved by the IBBF. The International Brangus Breeders Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation. Consult with your tax advisor on the deductibility of your donations.

If you would like more information on any of these programs, please contact the IBBA office at 210-696-8231.

Donor

Mound Creek Ranch

$3,390 $2,000 $19,100 $24,490

Draggin’ M Ranch $7,260 $1,000 $15,600 $23,860

Cavender Brangus $12,331 $500 $10,000 $22,831

Dr. Randy Schmidt $5,990 $2,500 $10,000 $18,490

Chimney Rock Cattle Company $2,400 $500 $14,500 $17,400

Blackwater Ranch, Tracy & Cindy Holbert $2,833 $2,000 $10,000 $14,833

Vern and Vicki Suhn $7,810 $1,000 $3,000 $11,810

Michael and Judith Kammerer

$0 $0 $10,300 $10,300

Allen Goode $420 $500 $9,253 $10,173

Ray and Karen Westall $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000

Brett Basden $0 $0 $8,500 $8,500

Buck Thomason $0 $0 $7,750 $7,750

Fenco Farms $0 $0 $7,500 $7,500

Ray Johnston $2,360 $0 $5,000 $7,360

Trey Cuevas $0 $500 $6,800 $7,300

Double W Ranch $1,625 $500 $5,000 $7,125

Pete DeLeeuw $750 $2,000 $4,125 $6,875

Lake Majestik Farms $2,660 $1,000 $3,000 $6,660

L G Herndon Farms $0 $0 $6,000 $6,000

Phillips Ranch $0 $500 $5,000 $5,500

Saddle Hill Cattle Co $0 $500 $5,000 $5,500

Joe and Nancee Lingg $0 $0 $5,300 $5,300

Johnny Vines $0 $0 $5,242 $5,242

Mike and Gloria Weathers

$227 $0 $5,000 $5,227

Circle X Land & Cattle $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000

Randy Nugent $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000

Roy & Skeeter Davis Family Foundation $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000

Tony and Lolita Westbrooks $0 $0 $4,750 $4,750

Johnston Brangus $905 $500 $3,000 $4,405

GENETRUST / GENEPLUS $0 $500 $3,820 $4,320

Joe Kassler $0 $0 $4,000 $4,000

Red Bud Farms $0 $0 $4,000 $4,000

Mike Vorel $0 $0 $2,800 $2,800

All In Cattle Company $0 $2,500 $0 $2,500

Texas Brangus Breeders Association $0 $0 $2,500 $2,500

Tommie Rogers $0 $500 $2,000 $2,500

Cox Excalibur Brangus $0 $500 $1,500 $2,000

GKB Cattle Co. $1,000 $1,000 $0 $2,000

NEOGEN $0 $0 $2,000 $2,000

Cross F Cattle $60 $0 $1,700 $1,760

Cody and Emily Gariss $120 $500 $1,000 $1,620

Howard and Carolyn Davis $0 $0 $1,550 $1,550

Hardee Farms $1,500 $0 $0 $1,500

Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500

Traci Middleton $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500

Brandon Belt $500 $500 $400 $1,400

Salacoa Valley Farms $1,333 $0 $0 $1,333

Tajo Ranch $1,312 $0 $0 $1,312

Las Palomas $761 $500 $0 $1,261

IRBBA $0 $1,100 $0 $1,100

David & Jodi Jackson $70 $1,000 $0 $1,070 Addison Brangus $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 Bar X Brangus $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch $1,000 $0 $0 $1,000

K&L Brangus $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Midsouth Cattle $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

MP Brangus Ranch $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Mutscher Brangus $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Randy Malouf $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Russ and Pam Williamson $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000

Southway Land & Cattle (Karl C Hoppess) $0 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Vanna Farms $333 $500 $0 $833

Oskar Juarez $761 $0 $0 $761

Sewell Cattle Company $180 $500 $0 $680

TTT Brangus Farm $180 $500 $0 $680

Elias Brangus $10 $500 $0 $510

Adam Hicks $0 $500 $0 $500

Barret J Klein $0 $500 $0 $500

BH Cattle Company $0 $500 $0 $500

Cavender-Draggin’ M & Partners

$0 $500 $0 $500

Champions Valley Brangus $0 $500 $0 $500

Chris Heptinstall $0 $500 $0 $500

Circle Lee Farms $0 $500 $0 $500

Donor Bullish BVP Other Total

CJC Farms $0 $500 $0 $500

Collard Construction & Land Solutions $0 $500 $0 $500

Craig Green $0 $500 $0 $500

Cynthia & Jerry House $0 $500 $0 $500

Darrell Wilkes $0 $500 $0 $500

Farris Ranching Co $0 $500 $0 $500

Gary Wente $0 $500 $0 $500

Gurrola Cattle Company $0 $500 $0 $500

High Rock Farm $0 $500 $0 $500

Jeremy Jackson $0 $500 $0 $500

Leseman Double Diamond Ranch $0 $500 $0 $500

Leto Farms $0 $500 $0 $500

Livestock Nutrition Center $0 $500 $0 $500

Matthew Dorsett $0 $500 $0 $500

Miller Brangus $0 $500 $0 $500

Milton & Johana Villarreal $0 $500 $0 $500

Milton Sundbeck $0 $500 $0 $500

Pedersen Farms $0 $500 $0 $500

Producers Cooperative Association $0 $500 $0 $500

Red Bird Meadows $0 $500 $0 $500

Robert and Margie Field $0 $0 $500 $500

Robert Key $0 $500 $0 $500

Santa Rosa Ranch $0 $500 $0 $500

Seth & Dane McGinnis $0 $500 $0 $500

Shiloh Hall $0 $500 $0 $500

Steve & Vickie Mims $0 $500 $0 $500

Sunny Paddock Farm $0 $500 $0 $500

Sunshine Acres $0 $500 $0 $500

Terry Johnson $0 $500 $0 $500 Tuna Rosa Ranch $0 $500 $0 $500

Two Hearts Brangus $0 $500 $0 $500

Power of the Brands $480 $0 $0 $480

MBJ Ranch $420 $0 $0 $420

R.L. and Sally Robbs $0 $0 $250 $250

Lavender Brangus $200 $0 $0 $200 Bill Austin $110 $0 $0 $110

Jerri Lynn Pierce $0 $0 $100 $100 John Garcia $0 $0 $100 $100

Craig Stovall $0 $0 $75 $75

2G Cattle Company $70 $0 $0 $70

Schultz Cattle Company $60 $0 $0 $60

Lionel Arsement $0 $0 $50 $50

Platte Valley Brangus $50 $0 $0 $50

Darby Cattle Co. $0 $0 $25 $25

Don Dorn $0 $0 $25 $25

James and Diane Ansohn $0 $0 $25 $25 East Texas Cattle Co $20 $0 $0 $20

JRT Brangus $10 $0 $0 $10

Donor Bullish BVP Other Total

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MBJ & TRIO “Power of the Brands” Sale

September 10, 2022 | Wharton, Texas

CUT ABOVE SALE, CULLMAN, AL – APRIL 30, 2022

High Selling Two-Year-Old Bull - Lot 52: MR Mary A Justice 57J26, (El Yolo Ranch, FL)

125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females

59 Brangus & Ultra lots grossed $239,350 to average $4,057

11 commercial lots grossed $11,200 to average $1,018

The total sale grossed $250,550

6 - sets of Embryos grossed $25,750, to average $4,292

3 -3-N-1 grossed $13,950, to average $4,650

7 - bred cows grossed $25,400 to average $3,629

14 – bred heifers grossed $42,350 to average $3,025

11 – pairs grossed $74,500 to average $6,773

20 – open heifers grossed $50,250 to average $2,512

2 – bulls grossed $7,150 to average $3,575

A global audience of Red Brangus breeders and guests converged at MBJ Ranch in Wharton, Texas for the third annual MBJ & TRIO Power of the Brands Sale. The 250 guests included cattlemen and dignitaries from Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico Nigeria and Venezuela. By the final drop of the gavel 36 buyers out of 95 registered bidders had acquired the 83 lots of Red Brangus cattle and genetics offered by MBJ Ranch, TRIO Cattle & Genetics and their genetic partners. Cattle and genetic packages set out for Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, North Carolina and Texas, and the Mexico states of Jalisco, Sinaloa, Sonora and Tamaulipas.

Lots Average

Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast.

Total Sale: $5,205 per lot

Red Brangus Herd Sires: $4,250

Red Brangus Females: $6,120

The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.

Red Brangus Flushes: $10,083

Red Brangus Embryos: $6,062

The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots

High Selling Yearling Bull - Lot 58: MR MBJ Just A Dream 225J, (Red Bud Farms, AR)

324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748

High Selling “Rare” Semen: $3,000 - Lot 63: 1 straw of Lazy 3 Statesman 100S; (El Roble Brangus, MX)

59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389

66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122

High Selling “Primetime” Semen: $975 - Lot 67: 3 units of GRC George L 101G, (Trademark Genetics, TX)

449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609

High Selling “Cutting Edge” Semen: $2,625 - Lot 74: 5 lots of CLVR Hulk Empire 99H3

163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.

High Selling “Sexed” Semen: $750 - Lot 81: 3 units of BKC Ferrari 204Z2; (Wharton Feed & Seed, TX)

at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.

All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.

Semen – “Rare” Sires: $815/unit

Semen – “Primetime” Sires: $152/unit Semen – “Cutting Edge” Sires $101/unit Semen – “Sexed” Female: $206/unit

The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

High Selling Lot and Open Heifer: $23,000 - Lot 1 –MS MBJ Justeen 201J, (Rancho Hacienda Real, OR)

CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE

Registered Female Sale

High Selling Flush: $16,000 - Lot 31MS MBJ Lilly 225C2, (Elias Brangus, MX)

1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000

7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643

High Selling Bred Heifer: $8,750 - Lot 19ACLF MS Dynasty 204H8, (Broken A Ranch, TX)

10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950

In the spirit of supporting the next generation of Red Brangus and Brangus breeders, donations by MBJ Ranch to the International Junior Red Brangus Breeders Association and the Marcos Borges Junior Foundation raised $4,600 in active bidding for custom paintings and Arrowquip equipment.

The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the

High Selling Embryos: $12,000 - Lot 38 –3 embryos of the mating of TRIO’s Wildfire 175W to Lazy 3 Statesman 100S; (Ganadera Ocalle, MX)

14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268

25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330

65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900

3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583

High Selling Pair: $10.500 - Lot 27 –JB MS Redemption 129H and bull calf JB Fit Man 129K, (Tuna Rosa Ranch, TX)

High Selling Flush: $15,000 SA Miss Aristotle 890G, (Tajo Ranch & Gold Creek Brangus)

Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M

high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender

next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS

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Town Creek Farm

October 15, 2022 | West Point, MS

CUT ABOVE SALE, CULLMAN, AL – APRIL 30, 2022

59 Brangus & Ultra lots grossed $239,350 to average $4,057

11 commercial lots grossed $11,200 to average $1,018

The total sale grossed $250,550

6 - sets of Embryos grossed $25,750, to average $4,292

3 -3-N-1 grossed $13,950, to average $4,650

7 - bred cows grossed $25,400 to average $3,629

The Town Creek Farm team welcomed more than 200 buyers and bidders, both in person and online, from 12 states, Brazil, and Paraguay as appraisers of the Town Creek Farm offering. The auction was fast-paced with aggressive bidding signaling optimism of a return to a bullish market. When the gavel fell for the final time, 130 Town Creek Farm bulls averaged $6525 and 210 customer-owned commercial Brangus bred heifers averaged $1974. The sale grossed $1,256,300.

14 – bred heifers grossed $42,350 to average $3,025

11 – pairs grossed $74,500 to average $6,773

Lots Average

20 – open heifers grossed $50,250 to average $2,512

125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females

324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748

59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389

66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122

449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609

2 – bulls grossed $7,150 to average $3,575

Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast.

97 Brangus Bulls $671,750 $6,925 19 VigorMax™ Half-Blood Bulls $114,000 $6,000 13 Percentage and Brahman Bulls $ 49,500 $4,308 129 Town Creek Farm Bulls $841,750 $6,525 210 Cust. Owned CM Bred Heifers $491,550 $1,975

The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.

High Selling Brangus Bull - Lot 25 - 057H3 sold for $12,000 to Han Kotterman and his partner Federico Maisonnave of of Paraguay.

The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots

163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.

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at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.

Second Highest Selling Brangus Bull - Lot 80 - 036J8 sold for $11,500 to longtime customer Lowell Dollar Farms of GA.

All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.

The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

Third Highest Selling Brangus bull - Lot 32 - 70H8 sold for $11,000 to longtime customers, Charlie Creek Cattle Co. of FL.

CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE

Registered Female Sale

1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000

7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643

10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950

14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268

25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330

65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900

In the Town Creek Farm Commercial Brangus Bred Heifer Sale, multi-generational, genetically tracked females commanded strong interest and demand from buyers. The customer-owned heifers were offered by River Oaks Farm, Searcy, AR, 22-year consignor; CP Bar Ranch, Holcomb, MS, 23-year consignor; Megehee Cattle Company, Macon, MS, 19-year consignor; along with Montgomery Farms, Moulton, AL, 14-year consignor. Other consigners included B&B Farm, Linden, AL, 10-year consignor; Longino Ranch, Sidell, FL, eight-year consignor; and Lowell Dollar Farms, Bainbridge, GA, a seven-year consignor. Triple S Ranch, Okeechobee, FL, consigned heifers for their second year. Newcomers participating were Spur W Cattle Company, Preston, MS, and R&R Cattle Company, Apopka, FL.

3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583

The top-selling pen of bred heifers came from John McKnight’s River Oaks Farm at $2,900 each to Allan Varner, and Jeff Jones.

Lots

Average 36 Embryos $862.50/embryo 25 straws of MC BIG HOSS 541G50 $90.00/straw

High Selling Embryos: Lot 5 $1,800/embryo Sire: TRIO’S YUCATAN 175Y Dam: BKC SUPERWOMAN 204X

The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.

2nd High Selling Embryos: Lot 4 $950/embryo Sire: GRC GEORGE L. 101G Dam: BKC RUMOR HAS IT 307A

Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.

B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.

B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.

El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS

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Draggin’ M Ranch of Arkansas made their selection of Lot 4A after winning the bid for $10,500. Lot 4A and 4B were a choice lot of DMR Empire 795D12 daughters.

125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females

Phillips Ranch of Florida purchased Lot 3 for $10,000.

324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748

Lot 2B was another crowd favorite. Lake Majestik Farms of Alabama outlasted other bidders to win the bid at $9,500.

59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389

66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122

American Cattle Enterprise (ACE) of Alabama added Lot 46 for the winning bid price of $14,000.

449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609

Lot 43, HF Atlanta 40H5, was purchased by MP Brangus of Texas for $9,600.

2 – bulls grossed $7,150 to average $3,575

Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast.

Lots Average 13 females $7,980

Grossed $103,750

The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.

33 bulls $5456

The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots

Grossed $180,050

All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated. The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

Buyers from across 14 states and internationally, attended or were online to make their selections from the progressive offering that Herndons have been building.

CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE

Briggs Ranches 19th Annual Sale

October 21-22, 2022 | Bloomington, Texas

163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.

Lots Average

45 Brangus Bulls $5,680 Grossed $255,600

50 Santa Gertrudis Bulls $3,763 Grossed $188,150

at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.

95 total Bulls grossed $443,750 to average $4,671

The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.

Lot 1 was a choice of three BWCC Papillion 458G females. Jim Fenton, owner of Fenco Farms in Florida, outlasted all others with the winning bid of $24,000. He selected Lot 1C.

Registered Female Sale

1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000

Lot 5, HF MS Never Surrender 468H30, was purchased by Quail Valley Farms of Oneonta, AL for $14,000.

7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643

10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to 65

A great crowd was on hand for the 19th annual Briggs Ranches Bull and Commercial Female Sale. This year’s edition featured the Briggs and Harris Riverbend Farms Santa Gertrudis bulls as well as Brangus bulls from Briggs and Harris and Cavender, Draggin M and Partners. The day saw active bidding from the seats and large internet participation through DV Auction.

Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.

The day’s top seller was Lot 57, Gran Torino Briggs 392J. selling to Johnston Brangus, Letohatchee, AL. for $23,000

B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.

$20,000 was the final bid for Lot 88, ETX Masterpiece 415J, selling to Bohlen Ranches LLC., Hondo, TX

A trio of Brangus bulls sold for $10,000.

B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.

Trefny Cattle, Weimar, TX paid $10,000 to own lot 58, Briggs Gulf Coast 820J. Stalwart Ranch, Grapeland, TX paid $10,000 each for two full brothers, Lot 94, DMR Big Lake 415J79 and Lot 99, DMR Big Lake 415J82.

El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS

Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500

L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms Bull and Female Sale

October 21-22, 2022 | Lyons, Georgia

UB1 and SAV Resource son out of BWCC MS McQueen 313G2 and he boasted ten EPD traits in the top 25%.

125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females

Lots Average

Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast. The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.

123 Brangus & Ultrablack Bulls $6,475 54 Coming Two-Year Old Bulls $7,796 10 Pasture Proven Bulls $5,450 9 Two-Year Old Bulls $4,667 50 Yearling Bulls $5,580 Grossed $796,500

The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots

All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.

The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE

Registered Female Sale

1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000

7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643

10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950

14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268

25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330

At beautiful Phillips Ranch near Bunnell, Florida and on an equally gorgeous day the Phillips-Fenco inaugural Bull Sale Team hosted a great crowd of commercial cattlemen and seedstock breeders who eagerly scooped up a strong set of bulls from Tim Phillips & Rob Singleton of Phillips Ranch, Jim & Lynda Fenton and Clay Cooper of Fenco Farms and John & Nicole Holley of Saddle Hill Cattle Company. 45 buyers from 8 states bought 123 stout Brangus and Ultrablack bulls and an engaged live crowd enjoyed the Tuesday sale day along with active participation from DV Auction online bidders. The Florida cattlemen and cattlewomen were active and 31 local buyers took home 101 bulls. This first annual event is off to a tremendous start and proved that there is excellent demand for high quality Brangus and UB genetics in Florida.

65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900

3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583

Topping the exciting offering was an in-demand herd sire prospect from Saddle Hill Cattle Company, Lot 75, SHCC Natural Resources 313J6 who sold to Randy Malouf of Grassy Lake Cattle Company, Montgomery, Texas for $75,000. Natural Resources is a classy and well-designed

Next high selling bull came from host ranch, Phillips Ranch and the PRB Big Deal 99J4 bull was a big boned and classy BWCC Big Lake 111F4 son out of Phillips Ranch prolific donor Oaks Ms Passport 99C67. After a competitive bidding flurry, auctioneer Doak Lambert’s gavel came down at $50,000 on Lot 65 to Steve Whitley of Whitley Cattle Co. of Smithfield, North Carolina.

324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748

59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389

66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122

449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609

Fenco Farms had the next high selling bulls going to two top Brangus outfits in Louisiana with, Lot 36, the FC Glades 541J48 fall yearling herd sire prospect by QVF PR Empower 30G16 and out of donor, FC MC Granite 541G22 selling as a flashy young Brangus herd sire prospect for $14,000 to Kim, Karen, Erik & Kari Wiley of Wiley Ranch in Deville, Louisiana. In addition, Lot 47, FC Pasco an UB2 QVF PR Empower 30G16 son out of Oaks MS 684 Comrade 661F sold for $11,000 to Michael and Lisa Neal of MidSouth Cattle Company of Morganza, Louisiana.

163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.

at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.

A trio of ET full brothers were the next sale toppers as Lots 61, 62 & 63 are BWCC Big Town 192B16 sons out the Phillips Ranch ‘secret weapon’ donor dam, CNF Miss Dusty 26D9. Nic Cornelison of Lake Majestik Ranch in Flat Rock, Alabama, Trey Cuevas of Cuevas T3 Brangus of Purvis, Mississippi teamed up to partner and corner the market on all three bulls at $12,500, $12,500 and $10,000.

The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.

Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.

B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.

B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.

El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS

Inaugural Phillips-Fenco Bull Sale October 25, 2022 | Bunnell, Florida

SALESummaries

Registered Female Highlights, November 4th

Buyers from 6 states were on hand to compete for the high quality lots consigned by 20 breeders across the Southeast. The highest selling lot MS. Boulder 000F16 with a heifer calf at her side, consigned by Vanna Farms, was purchased by L & K Farms for $26,000.

The volume buyer was Eagle Ridge Farms, Cottondale, Al -purchased 12 lots

All consigners and buyers are greatly appreciated.

The 2023 Cut Above Sale will be in Cullman, AL on April 29, 2023 at 10:00 am

CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS SPRING SALE

Registered Female Sale

1 Registered Brangus Herd Sire grossed $15,000 to average $15,000

7 Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s grossed $67,500 to average $9,643

10 Brangus and Ultrablack Donors grossed $79,500 to average $7,950

14 Spring Pairs grossed $45,750 to average $3,268

25 Fall bred Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $183,250 to average $7,330

65 Open Brangus and Ultrablack Heifers grossed $318,500 to average $4,900

3 Fall Pairs and Pregnant Recipients grossed $13,750 to average $4,583

GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Cattle Co November 4-5, 2022 | Concord, AR Lots Average 92 Registered Females $8,454 3 Donors $42,000 16 3N1s $7,515 31 Bred Heifers $9,072 40 Open Heifers $5,833 2 Spring Open Heifers $8,500 Gross $777,800 148 Registered Bulls $7,228 53 Coming 2 $6,325 95 Yearlings $7,732 Gross $1,069,750 352 Commercial Females $2,009 44 Fall Pairs $2,698 268 Bred Heifers $1,908 44 Fall Open Heifers $1,925 Gross $707,100 A weekend full of great cattle, great camaraderie and great hospitality encompassed the 16th annual event at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, and an EVENT it was!! The present and future of the GENEPLUS genetic base was on full display as the GENEPLUS partners assembled an unrivaled offering of Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females, Bulls and Commercial Females.

125 Registered Lots grossed $723,250 to average $5,786 Commercial Females

324 Commercial pairs with Brangus and Ultrablack calves at side grossed $890,500 to average $2,748

Lot 7 and 7A- Miss Foundation 30E48 and heifer calf, CRC Miss Abstract 30K39, from Chimney Rock Cattle Company sold to Sunshine Acres, Trussville, AL and 3G Cattle, Donogla, IL for $50,000.

59 Brangus and Super Baldy Bred Heifers grossed $140,950 to average $2,389

66 Open Brangus Heifers grossed $140,050 to average $2,122

Lot 18 and 18A- Suhn’s Miss Foundation 53D2 from Chimney Rock Cattle Company was selected at $35,000 by Genesis Ranch, Columbus Texas. Her heifer calf was selected at $16,000 by Quail Valley Farms, Oneota, AL.

449 Commercial Females grossed $1,171,500 to average $2,609

Registered Bull Highlights, November, 5th

163 buyers from 12 states and Mexico were greeted by pleasant spring weather, mild temperature and welcoming hospitality from the hosts at Cavenders Neches River Ranch.

Lot 263- Suhn’s Triple Crown 416J39 from Suhn Cattle Company and Chimney Rock Cattle Company, was purchased by American Cattle Enterprises, Oneota, AL at $72,000 for ½ interest and full possession.

at the 2nd annual CDP Spring Female Production Sale. The sale featured Registered Brangus and Ultrablack cattle from the CDP group as well as customers and included 450 commercial cattle, many with calves at side sired by CDP bulls. The bidding was fast paced and furious as demand for quality Brangus seedstock ran high.

Lot 253- Suhn’s Pathway 331J57 from the Suhn Cattle Co, Chimney Rock Cattle Co partnership, was purchased by Hicks Ranch, Alto, TX and Lawman Brangus, Okmulgee, OK giving $62,000 for ½ interest and full possession.

The day’s top selling female, at $25,000 was Lot 85, PR MS Crossroads 129J7. This powerful open heifer was consigned by Pennridge Farms, Paige, Tx. Her dam is a full sister to the dam of Modello and Herndon Farms, Lyons, Ga was the winning bidder.

Lot 255- CRC Alliance 331J83 from Chimney Rock Cattle Company sold to an international partnership of Schmidt Farms, Simms, TX and Palgrove, Queensland, for $56,000 for full interest and full possession.

Briggs Ranch, Bloomington TX and Harris Riverbend Farms, Cleburne, TX teamed to eran the bid of $24,000 for Lot 107, MS DMR Resource 415J52. She was another stout open heifer and was consigned by CDP Partner, Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, Arkansas.

Lot 238- SF Big Lake 75J64 from Schmidt Farms sold to Lake Majestik, Flat Rock, AL at $15,000.

Lot 291- Suhn’s Jet Black 918J9 from Suhn Cattle Company and Chimney Rock Cattle Company sold to Lake Majestik, Flat Rock, AL at $14,500.

B/K Beef LLC, Boerne, TX was the purchaser of the next high selling lot when they paid $22,500 to own Lot 42, MS DMR Empire 222H5. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund, was also consigned by Draggin M.

Commercial Female Highlights, November 5th

Top Selling Pairs- 10 pairs from 4L Farms were selected by Pennridge Ranch, Paige, TX at $3100/pair.

B/K Beef also purchased the day’s next high seller when they paid $20,000 to on Lot 41A, CB MS Capital Gain 117H20, another stylish bred heifer this time safe to Masterpiece. She was consigned by CDP Partner Cavender Brangus, Jacksonville, TX.

Top Selling Bred Heifers-4 bred heifers from Suhn Cattle Company were chosen by Mike Johnson, Springdale, AR at $2750/head.

El Granizo De San Juan, Durango, Mexico purchased the next high seller when they paid $19,000 to own Lot 43, MS

Top Selling Open Heifers-6 head of SOGGY open heifers from Chimney Rock Cattle company were the selection of Maple Ridge Farms, Rosie, AR at $2300/head.

IBBA SEEKING MEMBER AWARD NOMINATIONS

Each year, the International Brangus Breeders Association awards four distinguished awards: Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the year, and Top Hand of the Year. Nominations for the 2022 year are being sought, with a deadline of December 30th.

To nominate a fellow breeder, nominations should include name, award for nomination, and a summary of why the nominee should receive the award. Nominations can be sent to IBBA awards chairman, Shiloh Hall, at shiloh518@yahoo.com.

Awards seeking nominations: Breeder of the Year: The Breeder of the Year recipient is a current member of the IBBA deserving of recognition for his/her success and advancements made utilizing and promoting Brangus purebred cattle.

Pioneer of the Year: The Pioneer Award recognizes an IBBA member, past or present, for his/her service, loyalty, and contributions to the Brangus breed.

Commercial Producer of the Year: The Commercial Producer of the Year award highlights a commercial producers achievement incorporating Brangus genetics into their breeding program.

Top Hand of the Year: Top Hand of the Year award is our newest addition, and recognizes a current member of the IBBA who has gone “above and beyond” in service to the fellow breeders and the Brangus breed in the current year.

For more information, contact IBBA membership coordinator, Mandie Sadovsky at msadovsky@ gobrangus.com, or IBBA awards chairman, Shiloh Hall at shiloh518@yahoo.com

ALABAMA

American Cattle Enterprise

ADVERTISING INDEX

IFC,39,55,57,IBC

Far Niente Farms  ................................................................................... 55.00

Johnston Brangus  ................................................................................ 55.00

Lake Majestik 39,53,55,IBC

Marshall Farms 61

Quail Valley Farms IFC,39,55,IBC

Southeast Brangus Breeders Assn 9,55 Sunshine Acres 39 TTT Brangus Farm ......................................................................................... 55

ARIZONA

Carter Brangus 55 Parker Brangus 55

ARKANSAS

Adams & Creasy Insurance Agency .............................................................. 55

Big D Ranch  ................................................................................................ 55

Chimney Rock Cattle Co.  29,56

Draggin’ M Ranch  56

Giffin Farms 56

Jacksons Double J 28,56

Mobley, Luke 55

Pope Farms Brangus .................................................................................... 56

Red Bud Farms ......................................................................................... 5,56

Sewell Cattle Co., Inc. 56

Somers Valley Cattle Co. 39

CALIFORNIA

Spanish Ranch 56

FLORIDA

OKLAHOMA

Lawman Ranch 39,57 Perry Ranch .................................................................................................. 57

TEXAS

2 Hearts Brangus 57

2C Brangus 57 Bovine Elite, LLC  35,55 Cavender Ranches  ................................................................................ IFC,57 Cavender-Draggin’ M and Partners ............................................ 6-7,12-13,57

Cox Excalibur Brangus  57

Cross F Cattle 57

Diamond K Ranch  57

Drake Land & Cattle  57 E3 Ranch, LLC  58

Elgin Breeding Services, LLC  .................................................................. 54,55 Farris Ranching Company  ........................................................................... 58

G Bar Brangus 58

Gardner Cattle Co. 58

Garry Clem Brangus  58

Genesis Ranch  58

GKB Cattle  32-33,58

Greenwood Cattle Company ........................................................................ 35

Hi Point Sales + Marketing  ........................................................................ BC

Hicks Ranch 39

Indian Hills Ranch 58

Jackson Family Brangus 58 JLS International  58

K & L Brangus  58 Lambert, Doak ............................................................................................. 55

MBJ Ranch................................................................................................... 35

IFC,11,39,47,56,IBC Hardee Farms  56 Phillips Ranch IFC,39,47,53,56 Wynne Ranch 56

Fenco Farms

Mound Creek Ranch 58

GEORGIA

Char-No Farm  .............................................................................................. 56

Greuel Family Brangus  56

L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms 39,56,IBC Stover Ranch 56

ILLINOIS

3G Cattle ...................................................................................................... 39

KANSAS

Hurla Farms Feedlot 25 Jensen Livesotck Agency 55

LOUISIANA

Bushley Creek Cattle Co.  ............................................................................. 56 Cross N Farms  11,56 Midsouth Cattle Company 47,57 The Branch Ranch 57 Wiley Ranch IFC,11,39,47,57

MISSISSIPPI

Double W Ranch  ......................................................................................... 57 T3 Brangus 11,39,53,57,IBC

MISSOURI

Don Thomas & Sons  57

GENEPLUS 16-20,29,38-39

Valley View Ranch 57

Wyman Creek Cattle Company .................................................................... 57

NEBRASKA DVAuction 9

NEW MEXICO

Bobby and Bobbie Brangus  ........................................................................ 57

NORTH CAROLINA

Whitley Cattle Company 53

MP Brangus 58,BC Oak Creek Farms 58 Oakley, Lakin 55 OK Farms 58 Old Colita Ranch .......................................................................................... 58

Pennridge Ranch ......................................................................................... 58

Pumpjack Cattle Co. 58 Rafter 2 Ranch 59

Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. 24 Reagan, Terry 55 Red-Land Cattle 5

Rio Ranch..................................................................................................... 59

Santa Rosa Ranch ..................................................................................... 3,59 Scamardo Brangus 59

Schmidt Farms 39,59

Star G Ranch 59

Starwood Ranch 59

Tajo Ranch 59

TRIO Cattle & Genetics ................................................................................. 59

Triple Crown Ranch ...................................................................................... 59

Triple JR Cattle Co. 59 Tuna Rosa Ranch 59

Turner Brangus Farm 59 Union Ranch Cattle Company 59 Villa Ranch 59

Vineyard Cattle Co., Inc. ............................................................................... 59

Wild M Brangus ........................................................................................... 59 Williams Ranch Company 59 Woodland Ag 5 ABOUT THE BRANGUS

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