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SALE Summaries
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 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
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 $4,583 125 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 $2,609 163 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. 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
DMR Empire 222H8. This bred heifer, safe to Growth Fund was also consigned by Draggin M. Hicks Brangus, Alto TX was the purchaser of Lot 15A, CFC Miss Trail Boss 7139J for $18,000. This super complete heifer was the calf at side of Lot 15 CB MS Three D 7139E43 who was the $11,750 choice of GW Cattle, San Saba, TX. The pair was consigned by Cross F Brangus, Willow City, TX. For $15,500 Villa Ranch, Brookshire, TX and Sendero Brangus, Laredo, TX teamed up to buy Lot 56, SCC Prime Cut 675H. This broody bred heifer was consigned by Schultz Cattle Co, Franklin, TX.
INAUGURAL CAVENDER DRAGGIN’ M AND PARTNERS EMBRYO SALE DRAWS NATIONWIDE INTEREST
210 Brangus and Ultrablack Embryos grossed $122,750 to average $585 The inaugural CDP Embryo sale was met with widespread acceptance and demand for the genetics offered as 22 buyers and bidders from 7 states and Mexico participated in the online auction hosted by Cattle Embryo Auctions. The online Embryo Auction kicked of at the conclusion of the CDP Spring Production Sale which saw 125 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack females average $5,786 and 445 commercial females average $2,609. The Embryo Sale concluded at 5 PM April 25th. The top selling group of embryos were Lot 802 and Lot 844. The winning bid was placed by Marshall Farms, Grady AL. The lots consisted of 5 embryos each and featured DMR Dutton 331H8 sired embryos out of MS DMR Empire 30G44 consigned by Draggin M Ranch, Eldorado, AR and DMR justified 30G82 sired embryos out of Cold Creek Lady Passport 1912C consigned by Double W Ranch, McComb, MS. Volume buyer was Leto Farms, Letohatchee, AL.
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QUAIL VALLEY FARMS BRANGUS MATURE COW AND ELITE HEIFER SALE, JUNE 10-11, 2022
Quail Valley Farms, Blountsville, Alabama Managed By: American Cattle Enterprise -Richard Hood, Trey Kirkpatrick, Todd Harvey Sale Consultants: Hi Point Marketing-Garrett Thomas & Doug Williams Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes Live Broadcast: DVAuction, Video: Ideal Video-Wade Fisher, Kevin Edwards, Kyle Devoll Pictures: Cattle Solutions-Kyle Devoll, Catalog: Cattle Solutions-Crystal Devoll Buyers from 11 States-Purchased 100 Brangus Lots Grossing $1,027,500 to Average $10,275 Mature Brangus Cows 41 Mature Brangus Cows Grossed $476,250 to Average $11,610 High Selling Lots Lot 1 RBM MS Special Forces 313A $120,000 (Modern Day Record) Purchased by: Vanna Farms-Royston, Ga.Truitt BrangusAuburn Al. River Bend Farms-Rainbow City, Fl. Lot 1A ACE Hot Shot 313K $17,000 Purchased by: Plainview Farms, Franklinton, La. Lot 2 MC MS Chill Factor 948D5 $32,500 Purchased by: Fenco Farms- Floral City, Fl. Lot 9 BWCC MS Rock Solid 111C6 $25,000 Purchased by: Fenco Farms-Floral City Fl. Phillips RanchDaytona Beach, Fl. Lot 36 MS Salacoa Boulder 803D10 $20,000 Purchased by: Tuna Rosa Ranch-Gonzales, TX. Lot 34 BWCC MS Doc 7D2 $18,000
L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms, Inc.-Lyons, Ga. Lot 36 MS Salacoa Boulder 541D6 $16,000 Star G Ranch-Van, TX. Elite Brangus Females 47 Elite Brangus Females Grossed $501,250 to Average $10,665
1 Brangus Semen Package Grossed $47,000 1 Embryo Package Grossed $3,000 High Selling Lots Lot 49 MS Salacoa Empire 23J21 $42,000 Consigned by: American Cattle Enterprise-Oneonta, Al. Purchased by: Chimney Rock Cattle Co.-Concord, AR. 75A VF MS Big Lake 468J58 $25,000 Consigned by Vanna Farms- Royston, Ga. Purchased by: Grassy Lake Cattle Co. Montgomery, TX Lot 85 T3 MS Empire 30J20 $23,000 Consigned by: Cuevas T3 Brangus- Purvis, MS. Purchased by: Marshall Farms-Grady, AL Lot 76 Vanna Farms Pick of ET Heifers $22,000 Consigned by Vanna Farms-Royston, Ga. Purchased by: American Cattle Enterprise, Oneonta, Al. Lot 56 DS MS Empire 198J $20,000 Consigned by: DS Farms, Davy and Wendy SneedMcMinnville, TN. Purchased by: Wiley Ranch, Effie, LA. Lot 93 BWCC Papillon 458G 25 units $47,000 Consigned by: Tuna Rosa Ranch-Gonzales, TX & American Cattle Enterprise, Oneonta, Al Purchased: 15 units to L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms-Lyons, Ga. 10 units to Plainview Farms, Franklinton, La.
TBBA’S BACK TO THE FUTURE CATTLEMEN’S FIELD DAY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST, 19, 2022
4 pm Cattle Display and Trade Show 4 pm Welcome! 4:15 pm Legends of Brangus Breed Panel – Legends Glenn Brinkman, Don Cox, and Jodi Jackson moderated by Tracy Holbert 5 pm Future Trajectory of Brangus Breed Panel – Breeders Joe Cavender, Tol Cawley, Brad McMurtry and April Villarreal moderated by Joe Fuller 6 pm Social Time, Viewing Cattle and Trade Show 7 pm Steak Supper 8:30 pm Adjourn and Remarks
SATURDAY, AUGUST, 20, 2022
7:30 am Breakfast Tacos 8 am Cattle Displays and Demonstration 9 am Reproductive Plans for your Operation–Jeremy Price, Integrated Breeders Services 9:45 am Brangus Value Project – Dr. Darrell Wilkes, IBBA Executive Vice President 10:15 am Final Remarks by TBBA – Joe Fuller, President of TBBA 10:30 am CDP Overview and Ranch Tours 12 Noon Program Concludes
Hotels: Holiday Inn Express – Jacksonville, 903-589-8900 or Best Western- Jacksonville, 903-586-0007
Neches River Ranch is located between Jacksonville and Frankston, Texas just off Hwy 175. From Jacksonville, go 9 miles west on Hwy 175. From Frankston, go 6 miles east on Hwy 175. Turn south on CR 3133 and go approximately 2 miles to Neches River Ranch entrance. Also, entering Neches River Road, Jacksonville on GPS and it will take you to sales facility barn.
Featuring Super Speakers, Fantastic Brangus Cattle, Fun People, Great Information, Neat Trade Show!
BRING YOUR OWN BRANGUS CATTLE to display for all to see! Bring your best heifers, herd bull or pair! Pens and water available. It’s free!
For more information contact Joe Fuller, 979-255-7747 Mark Cowan, 903-495-4522 Grady Green, 870-314-3673 Craig Green, 870-834-1976 TBBA, frances@txbrangus.org AUGUST 2022 BRANGUS JOURNAL 210-494-8137 37
A Passion for Leadershipand Brangus Cattle
by Lindsay L. Allen
Tenacity, spirited, hard-working, and passionate. April Villarreal, the 2021-2022 International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) president, has all these characteristics and more! When the Villarreal family purchased their first Brangus bull in 2019, she had so many questions. She remembers, as someone new to the breed, having the International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA) office on speed dial to help her answer the many questions she had. Fast forward three years and Villarreal is representing the breed and helping propel the junior association forward. The Katy, Texas resident is a junior at Texas A&M University. She may not have grown up in the Brangus breed, but she did grow up around livestock. As a member of the Katy FFA, she has actively shown heifers, steers and lambs, and her family has been involved in the commercial cattle industry for 150 years. “My dad bought some commercial cattle in 2010, but I didn’t become fully invested in the ranch until 2016 when he purchased our first registered Brangus cows and then later, our first Brangus bull,” she recalls, “As I became engaged in our cattle herd and stayed in constant contact with the IBBA, I worked through learning curves, I became familiar with the association and breed, gained so much knowledge and ultimately was exposed to the IJBBA.” As someone who quickly found her passion in the IJBBA, being named president of the group was overwhelmingly wonderful. “I remember my name being announced as president and could hear people clapping for me, but I couldn’t see any faces because of the tears of joy in my eyes,” Villarreal described. Serving as president, while a humbling experience for her, aligns to the characteristics and path she had already forged for herself. “From a young age, I have always been a leader. I always took charge on the playground, in group projects, on any teams I was part of and I knew I wanted to be a leader for the IJBBA after watching this group of professionals lead and serve. It is also important to me to remain approachable to the junior members.” As she contemplated her one-year term as IJBBA president and set out to create a vision and mission, Villarreal’s main goal was for a stronger relationship between IBBA breeders and the junior board. Reflecting on her time as president, Villarreal is proud that she can confidently say the junior board accomplished the first phase of this relationship building and will continue to build upon the foundation. The
first phase was focused on moving the junior board, which was a stand-alone organization, under the umbrella of the IBBA. She is also proud of the fact that the junior board’s relationships with each other grew stronger as well – another main goal Villarreal set for her term as president. “The board is more cohesive and efficient in the pursuit of our goals than ever before,” she shared, “The silver lining is that I also genuinely appreciate and enjoy the junior board members and advisors, from whom I have learned so much.” One of the best memories from her term as president was attending the 2021 International Brangus Summit in Nashville, TN. “I was able to attend and represent the IJBBA and will never forget many of the things I learned at the educational event. It was motivating to see IBBA board members lead meetings with such poise and presence and share great ideas for the future of the breed,” she continued, “I was sitting across the table from well-respected breeders and absorbing everything I could to better myself. The meeting also presented Villarreal with ideas on how the IJBBA could plug in better and support the IBBA.” As Villarreal reflects on her time with the IJBBA, and also her other extra-curricular activities, her advice for the next generation is to always be involved! “Whether it be the breed, scholastic club/team, and even life opportunities – stay involved in groups and in your communities. Being involved will teach you the necessary skills for life and leadership,” she shared. “Always keep your eyes and ears open for these opportunities to get involved - you never know when an opportunity will present itself. Lastly, always try your best; even if you fail, you can comfort yourself by knowing you put your all into everything.” As Villarreal looks toward her next phase of life. She will graduate with an agricultural systems management degree with a minor in business and she hopes to work alongside her dad in the family construction business. But her involvement and passion for the Brangus breed won’t be waning. “Although my career as a junior is coming to an end, I will have more time to focus on our ranch, Villa Ranch. My investment with Brangus cattle has only just begun and I hope my passion and involvement with the breed continues for many generations. I’m also looking forward to being part of IBBA committees one day and will stay committed to making our association stronger and better,” she shared. With a heart for the breed, a passion for servant leadership and a desire to be involved, April Villarreal will be part of the Brangus breed long after she taps the gavel for the last time at president of the IJBBA.
OPEN BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK SHOW
Bryan, Texas Judge: Dr. Jason Cleere
Grand Champion Brangus Female Rafter L Jay Lo 157H8 Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female MCR TRIO’S HARMONY 255/1 TRIO Cattle and Genetics, McDonald Ranches
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair KTS Ms Dixie KTS Cattle, KO’s Cattle Service
Female Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: BB MISS MASTERPLAN 150K2, Camille Burns, Wharton, Texas Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: JCF MS JOSIES ENCORE 193K, Gracie Johnson, New Reserve Champion Brangus Female ACC JOSIE 674J16 Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas
Grand Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair Smart Ms Dynamite 804H3 Twisted S Cattle, Runge, Texas
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair Miss Broken A768F Lane Vann, Normangee, Texas
Ulm, Texas Senior Heifer Calf Champion: ACC JOSIE 674J16, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: ACC JUNGLE CAT 674J12, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Grand Champion Red Brangus Female MS Broken A Harlow 841H4 Lazy 3 Cattle, Circle T, Lone Star Ranch
Reserve Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair PP Miss Cheridan 915G1 Pack Ponderosa, Boyd, Texas
Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: PP MI AMOR 915J9, Pack Ponderosa, Boyd, Texas Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: SB MS CARINA 924J16, Scamardo Brangus, Bryan, Texas Yearling Champion Heifer: GKB TANK 88J2, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: MP MISS SWEET HONEY 150J9, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas Junior Champion Heifer: RAFTER L JAY LO 157H8, Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, Texas Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: ACC HONEY BOO BOO 674H11, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Senior Champion Heifer: CHAMP MS BOOMSHAKALAKA 150H, Avah Noriega, Schulenburg, Texas
Grand Champion Brangus Bull MP Mr Magnum 804J65 MP Brangus, Waco, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Bull TRIO’s FFF Huracan 101H3 TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Genetica Triple F, Sendero Red Brangus, and MBJ Ranch
Bull Divisions:
Junior Bull Calf Champion: TCR EL CAMINO 56K, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, Texas Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: BB CROSS CANADIAN 150K3, Quinn Burns, Wharton, Texas Senior Bull Calf Champion: TCR RENEGADE 302J13, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, Texas Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: ACC HIGH FIVE 674J15, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Summer Yearling Champion Bull: 6B JOHN BOY, Eris Basey, Florence, Texas Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Bull: CHAMP MR TOP SHELF 28J, Avah Noriega, Schulenburg, Texas Junior Yearling Champion Bull: MP MR MAGNUM 804J65, MP Brangus, Waco, Texas Reserve Junior Yearling Champion Bull: MR MS CHEECHO 767J5, FA Cattle, Lake Wales, Florida Senior Yearling Champion Bull: VILLA’S MR DYNAMITE 74H6, Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas Senior Champion Bull: DA TOMBSTONE, Bailey Seesengood, Floresville, Texas Reserve Senior Champion Bull: GBB RESISTOL Reserve Champion Brangus Bull 6B John Boy Eris Basey, Florence, Texas
Grand Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Bull RAFTER L MOTO MOTO 150J Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, Texas
789G4, G Bar Brangus, Beckville, Texas
Red Bull Divisions:
Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: LV’S MR KASH, Lane Vann, Normangee, Texas Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: GCC JEFE GRANDE 225J1, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, Texas Red Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: MM MR TURBO 844/J2, FA Cattle, Lake Wales, Florida Red Summer Yearling Champion Bull: Dos XX’S DYNAMITE”S ROCK, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Bull: VILLA’S SENSATION 71J, Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas Red Junior Yearling Champion Bull: CX FOREVER HARLEY, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas Red Reserve Junior Yearling Champion Bull: MR MBJ JEFF 296J, MBJ Ranch, Wharton, Texas Red Senior Yearling Champion Bull: Dos XX’S DYNAMITE”S HERCULES, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Reserve Senior Yearling Champion Bull: TRIO’S FF HURACAN 101H3. TRIO Cattle &
Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull Dos XX’s Dynamite’s Hercules Dos XX’s Cattle Co., Washington, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Bull DIAMOND JV JOKER 23J Cheyene Durheim, Spring, Texas
Genetics, Mabank, Texas Red Junior Champion Bull: KWM MR CREEDMORES, Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas Red Reserve Junior Champion Bull: TX DREAM FOREVER 68/H1, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, Texas Red Senior Champion Bull: CX HOMBRE’S RED LOAD 76H1, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: CX LD MONUMENT 67H7, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas
Ultra Bull Divisions:
Ultra Junior Bull Calf Champion: BH MONEY MAN 701K, Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas Ultra Senior Bull Calf Champion: RAFTER L MOTO MOTO 150J, Lucherk Cattle, McCoy, Texas Ultra Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: CHAMP MR UNDENIABLE, Avah Noriega, Schulenburg, Texas Ultra Summer Yearling Champion Bull: DIAMOND JV JOKER 23J, Cheyene Durheim, Spring, Texas
OPEN BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK SHOW
Bryan, Texas Judge: Dr. Jason Cleere
Grand Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Female OCR PARTY LINE 487J Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas
Res Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Cow-Calf Pair ACC Star 839 H G Bar Brangus, Beckville, Texas
Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: MISS BH DANDY 334H1, Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas
Red Female Divisions:
Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MM 844/J1, FA Cattle, Lake Wales, Florida Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: DOS XX’S DYNAMITE’S DOLL, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: DOS XX’S DYNAMITE’S KISS, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: MS MBJ JOY 225J2, MBJ Ranch, Wharton, Texas Red Yearling Champion Heifer: GKB MISS VELVET 204J8, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, Texas Red Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: Reserve Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Female MCC Miss Dixie 17J Payton Hanson, Dayton, Texas Grand Champion Ultrablack/Ultrared Cow-Calf Pair Hannah Savannah Hanson, Dayton, Texas
TAJO MS CEO 307J4, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, Texas Red Junior Champion Heifer: MS BROKEN A HARLOW 841H4, Lazy 3 Cattle, Tomball, Texas, Circle T, Central Point, Louisiana, Lone Star Ranch, Okeechobee, Florida Red Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: MCR TRIO’S HARMONY 255/1, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas Red Senior Champion Heifer: CX EXCALIBUR’S PRINCESS 59H, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas Red Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: DOS XX”S DYNAMITE’S RAVEN, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas
Ultra Female Divisions:
Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP MS BLACK WIDOW 150J6, Avah Noriega, Schulenburg, Texas Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP MS GODIVA 150J5, Avah Noriega, Schulenburg, Texas Ultra Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: GKB SQ AVEN 302J, Madelyn Eskew, Tarzan, Texas Ultra Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: MGS TRIO’S JABELLA 700J, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas Ultra Yearling Champion Heifer: OCR PARTY LINE 487J, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Ultra Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: MCC MISS DIXIE 17J, Payton Hanson, Dayton, Texas Ultra Junior Champion Heifer: MNR MS LIZZO 535H, Madilyn Nichols, Kathleen, Florida Ultra Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: W5 MISS ROSE 215H, W5 Cattle, Christmas, Florida Ultra Senior Champion Heifer: WL MISS KIMORA 701H, Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas
SUHN’S MISS CADENCE 894H SUHN’S MISS KO 919K3 SUHN’S MS CADENCE 331M3
SUHN’S MISS BT 331S43
SCC MS MYTTY 30Z3 SUHN’S MISS PATTON 30X5 SUHN’S MISS PATTON 30X6
SUHN’S MISS FOUNDATION 30D3
SUHN’S ALYDAR 416N3
SUHN’S AFFIRMED 416N4 SUHN’S NEXT STEP 331R7 SUHN’S FOUNDATION 331Z28
SUHN’S TRAIL BOSS 30B3 SUHN’S MAJESTIK BEACON 30C SUHN’S BUSINESS LINE 30D26 SUHN’S EPIC 331D16
SUHN’S TTT LM SIGNAL 30E13 SUHN’S SYNERGY 416E23
SUHN’S SPECTRUM 53J2 SUHN’S OCTANE 53J9
International Transaction Grants & Aid
FOR AID AND RESOURCES IN MARKETING YOUR GENETICS INTERNATIONALLY, CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES, SOME STATE SPECIFIC, THAT CAN MAKE THE PROCESS MORE FEASIBLE AND EASIER TO MANAGE.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
(Federal funds administered by TDA)
Helps individual breeders/operations looking to market internationally.
Purpose: Help small businesses looking to export by providing financial support (reimbursement) for international activities. Qualifying Texas businesses must be organized/incorporated in the U.S.; be export-ready; meet Small Business Administration requirements on business size; demonstrate understanding of the costs associated with exporting/doing business overseas (regulatory requirements, freight/logistics, etc.).
The STEP Export Support Stipends provide cost-completion reimbursements for items such as: • Shipping samples • Trade show booth space and associated costs • Travel costs for trade shows and international missions/meetings • Translation/interpreter fees • Website design/optimization, advertising, and e-commerce costs directly associated to international markets Export research tools and third-party research/reports/analysis
Agricultural Commodity Export Support (ACES)
(Funded by TDA)
Helps producer associations, cooperatives, and boards in Texas.
Purpose: The ACES program was developed by TDA to provide support to Texas agricultural organizations (commodity or producer groups) who are interested in activities related to international marketing and exporting.
ACES provides reimbursement for items such as: • Shipping samples • Trade show booth space and associated costs • Travel costs for trade shows and international missions/meetings • Translation/interpreter fees • Website design/optimization, advertising, and e-commerce costs directly associated to international markets • Export research tools and third-party research/reports/analysis • In-country representation/consultants
Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA)
(Federal funds)
Helps small companies (in this case Texas companies including farms and ranches) promote agricultural products to foreign markets
Purpose: There are two SUSTA programs to take advantage of. Global Events are SUSTA-managed activities where you can meet foreign buyers. The 50% Cost Share provides reimbursement of half the cost of eligible marketing expenses to promote your products in foreign markets. The organization covers 15 southern states and utilizes USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and other federal dollars to help businesses offset the cost of global marketing and outreach. There is no cost to join SUSTA
Young Farmer Grant
(State funds)
Helps young agricultural operations (18 years and older but younger than 46 years at the time of the application deadline) are eligible. Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships or other types of foreign or domestic entities are not eligible.
Purpose: TDA administers the Young Farmer Grant program (YFGP) under the direction of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA). The program is offered twice a year with the aim to provide financial assistance in the form of dollar-for-dollar matching grant funds to young agricultural producers that are engaged or will be engaged in creating or expanding an agricultural business in Texas.
The Young Farmer Grant Program aims to: Grow and support Texas agriculture • Help meet a financial need that is otherwise not met • Help grow an operation that also impacts the community • TAFA funds will not be used to support hobby farming. A hobby farm is a small-scale farm that is primarily for pleasure instead of being a business venture.
Applications that merely propose to sustain an existing agricultural business are not eligible for an award under this program
If you have any further questions about these programs, export documents, or international opportunities, please reach out to IBBA’s Director of Genomics & Research, Macee Prause, at mprause@gobrangus.com.
