Brangus MARCH 2025
8870 US Highway 87E, San Antonio, TX 78263 • P.O. Box 809, Adkins, TX 78101 (210) 696-8231 • Fax (210) 696-8718 • info@gobrangus.com • gobrangus.com
IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Shiloh Hall, Oklahoma
1st Vice President Grady Green, Arkansas
2nd Vice President Josh Walker, Ph.D, Arkansas Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Jackson, Arkansas
CONTACTS
EAST REGION
:: Trey Cuevas :: treycuevas3@yahoo.com Purvis, Mississippi
:: Grady Green :: grady@dragginmranch.com El Dorado, Arkansas
IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IBBA STAFF
:: Executive Vice President :: Rick Cozzitorto :: rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Field Services & Strategic Projects :: Kyle Caldwell :: kcaldwell@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Shows & Youth Activities :: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley :: ledwards@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Media & Marketing | Editor :: Jessie England :: jengland@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Genomics & Research :: Macee Wagner :: mprause@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Registry Services :: Callie DeLarm :: cdelarm@gobrangus.com
:: Director of Operations :: Abby Geye :: ageye@gobrangus.com :: Contract Controller:: Laurie Lyssy :: llyssy@gobrangus.com
8870 U.S. Highway 87E, San Antonio, Texas 78263 • P.O. Box 809, Adkins, Texas 78101 210-696-8231 • Fax 210-696-8718 • info@gobrangus.com • gobrangus.com
President Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, Arkansas
IBBA STAFF
:: Jeremy Jackson :: jjackson101@gmail.com Gentry, Arkansas
1st Vice President Rob Singleton, Florida
2nd Vice President Shiloh Hall, Oklahoma
Secretary/Treasurer Allen Goode, Texas
INT BRANGUS AUXILIARY BOARD
:: President ::
Tina Gardner, China Spring, Texas
:: 1st Vice President :: Tami Jones, Stillwater, Oklahoma
:: 2nd Vice President :: Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, Arkansas
:: Secretary :: Sami Roop, Grapevine, Texas
:: Treasurer :: Connie Smart Runge, Texas
:: Historian ::
Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas
:: Social Media Coordinator ::
Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, Arkansas
INT BRANGUS FOUNDATION BOARD
:: President :: Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
:: Secretary/Treasurer :: Rick Cozzitorto
Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS, INC. STAFF
Executive Vice President
Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., dwilkes@gobrangus.com
INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS
:: Editor in Chief ::
AUXILIARY BOARD
President Brenda Brull, Atchison, Kansas
Chris Heptinstall, Dothan, Alabama
Tracy Holbert, College Station, Texas
:: Rob Singleton :: rsingletoncattle@yahoo.com Seville, Florida
East Region
Trey Cuevas, Purvis, Mississippi treycuevas3@yahoo.com
TEXAS REGION
Grady Green, El Dorado, Arkansas grady@dragginmranch.com
Controller
Brian Sadovsky, bsadovsky@gobrangus.com
Director of Registry
Jessie England, jengland@gobrangus.com
:: Mary Douglass :: twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com Seguin, Texas
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, Arkansas jjackson101@gmail.com
:: Joe Fuller :: jw.fuller@yahoo.com Willow City, Texas
Rob Singleton, Seville, Florida singletons2002@yahoo.com
:: Mike Weathers :: mikeweathers@msn.com Columbus, Texas
Texas Region
Mary Douglass, Seguin, Texas twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com
Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas allen@triocattle.com
WEST REGION
Andrew Scamardo, Bryan, Texas scamardobrangus@gmail.com
:: Shiloh Hall :: shiloh518@yahoo.com Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, Texas gary@fayettecountryhomes.com
Jessie England :: jengland@gobrangus.com
1st Vice President Tina Gardner, China Spring, Texas
2nd Vice President Ginger Pritchard, McLoud, Oklahoma
:: Advertising Sales :: Kyle Caldwell :: kcaldwell@gobrangus.com
Registry and Records Assistant
Callie DeLarm, cdelarm@gobrangus.com
Director of Genomics and Research
Secretary Mary Beth Farris, Tuscola, Texas
Traci Middleton, Puryear, Tennessee
Cindy Blazek, Leona, Texas
Historian Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas
:: Advertising Sales :: Jay Carlson :: jay@carlsonmediagroup.com
Macee Prause, mprause@gobrangus.com
Director of Shows & Youth Activities
Lori Edwards, ledwards@gobrangus.com
Member Services
Treasurer Janet Greuel, Brooks, Georgia
Social Media Coordinator Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, Arkansas
INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS FOUNDATION BOARD
IBBA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Mandie Sadovsky, msadovsky@gobrangus.com
Product Manager
:: Gary Adamek :: gary@fayettecountryhomes.com Schulenburg, Texas
Andrew Sicotte Jr., asicotte@goregstr.com
President Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
:: Awards :: Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Senior Software Developer
Marcel Vieira, mvieira@goregstr.com
Software Developer Raul Ramos, rramos@goregstr.com
Secretary/Treasurer Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D. Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
Chris Heptinstall, Marianna, Florida
Tracy Holbert, College Station, Texas
Traci Middleton, Puryear, Tennessee
:: Breed Improvement :: Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, Arkansas
Cindy Blazek, Leona, Texas
David Wood, Magnolia, Mississippi
BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS, INC. STAFF
:: Commercial Marketing :: Cody Glenn,West Point, Mississippi
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, Alabama
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS BOARD
David Wood, Magnolia, Mississippi
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, Alabama
IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
:: President :: Emma Tittor, Texas
:: Ex-Officio :: Jaxon Allen, Oklahoma
:: Queen :: Camille Burns, Texas
:: Director :: Aubrey Meador, Texas
:: Director :: Savannah Hanson, Texas
:: Director :: Gracie Johnson, Texas
Advertising Sales, Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com, 979-255-3343
:: Matt Barton :: rangeroptics@gmail.com Stillwater, Oklahoma
West Region
Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma shiloh518@yahoo.com
:: Finance ::
Brangus Journal Publications, Inc. Editor
Jessie England | editor@gobrangus.com
:: Warren Young, DVM :: wbydvm@hotmail.com Blanchard, Oklahoma
Greg Romans, Vale, Oregon romansbrangus@yahoo.com
AT-LARGE
Vern Suhn, Eureka, Kansas vern@geneplusbrangus.com
2021-2022 IJBBA Board of Directors
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, Arkansas
:: International ::
IBBA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Awards Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
President April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas
Ex-Officio Jacob Jones, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Queen Payge Dupre, Florida
Garrett Thomas, Waxahachie, Texas
Breed Improvement Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, Texas
Director Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas
Director Jaxon Allen, Haworth, Oklahoma
:: Long Range Planning :: Joe Fuller, Willow City, Texas
Director Samuel Belt, Gatesville, Texas
Director Tyler Towns, Bryan, Texas
Commercial Marketing Cody Glenn, West Point, Mississippi
:: Randy Schmidt, M.D. :: doctorrand@me.com Texarkana, Texas
Finance Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas
At-Large
Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, Texas doctorrand@me.com
International Garrett Thomas, Waxahachie, Texas
:: Josh Walker, Ph.D. :: josh@redbudfarms.net Ben Lomond,Arkansas
Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, Arkansas | josh@redbudfarms.net
@gobrangus | #gobrangus
MEMBER OF
Director Jayden Pinkston, Shefner, Florida
:: Membership & Education :: Karen Adamek, Schulenberg, Texas
Long Range Plan Joe Fuller, Willow City, Texas
:: Promotions ::
Director Kaily Warren, Lufkin, Texas
Megan Greenwood, Plantersville, Texas
Membership Marty Lavender, Melrose, New Mexico
:: Show ::
Promotion Lisa Neal, Morganza, Lousiana
Show Gina Gill, Beckville, Texas
Mark Perry, Waco, Texas
IJBBA Advisory, Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
:: IJBBA Advisory :: Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas
:: Director :: Isabelle Parkey, Texas
:: Director :: Kade Whiddon, Texas
:: Director :: Carter Aucoin, Louisiana
:: Director :: Grant Goree, Mississippi
:: Director :: Emily Jackson, Arkansas
Cover photo by Kelsey Gibson, Town Creek Inside photos by Sarah Tisdel, Triangle K Ranch, Kelsey Gibson, Town Creek and Matt Roppolo
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Reflections, Gratitude, and the Future of Brangus
By Shiloh Hall, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) president
As I reflect on this past year serving as your president, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had to represent our breed and connect with so many of you. This role has taken me to industry events, given me the chance to collaborate with passionate breeders, and reinforced just how strong and forward-thinking the Brangus community truly is.
I hope everyone who attended CattleCon 2025 last month in San Antonio, Texas, enjoyed the event and seeing the Brangus breed displayed on a national level. While I couldn’t attend in person, I followed along from afar and the event underscored several key themes that are critical to the future of our industry and worth sharing. First and foremost,
we must remain united—not only within our breed, but across the entire beef industry, working together to ensure our collective success. Technology was another major focus, as innovation continues to drive progress and efficiency in our operations. Additionally, it was clear that we must be open to change and new ideas if we want to keep our industry moving forward. And perhaps most importantly, investing in the next generation is essential. I also want to extend my thanks to everyone who stopped by the IBBA booth—I’m told the enthusiasm for Brangus genetics was high.
Looking ahead, I hope you are all planning to join us at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) for our annual membership meetings, the National Brangus, Red Brangus, and Ultra Shows, as well as other great Brangus events. One of my favorite parts of our annual meeting is the opportunity to recognize our breeders through prestigious awards that highlight their dedication, resilience, and contributions to the breed. These honorees have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into raising top-tier cattle and advancing Brangus genetics, and it’s always a privilege to
celebrate their achievements as producer, breeder and tophand of the year!
As we look forward to gathering for this event, I want to emphasize the importance of active participation within our association. The International Brangus Breeder’s Association (IBBA) is a member-driven organization, and its success depends on all of us. We each bring unique skills, high-quality cattle, and a shared love for the breed, and when we work together, we ensure a bright future for Brangus. I encourage each of you to take part in the membership meetings, engage in the events, and find ways to give back to this association. Your involvement makes a difference in the IBBA and sets us up to continue producing high quality cattle.
Speaking of our exceptional cattle—have you had a chance to look at the 2025 Sire Directory? This valuable resource is now available at gobrangus.com, and I strongly encourage you to use it as you make your breeding selections. The bulls featured in this directory are parent-verified and represent the very best genetics in our breed. Whether you're selecting sires to complement your females or advance your
herd’s goals, you can do so with confidence knowing this directory highlights top-tier Brangus genetics.
As I close this letter, I do so with a mix of gratitude and nostalgia. This is my final message as your IBBA president before I pass the baton to our incoming president, Grady Green, who I know will do an excellent job. Serving in this role has been an incredible honor—one that has allowed me to travel to exciting events, deepen relationships within our Brangus family, and work closely with the dedicated IBBA staff. Most of all, it has allowed me to represent the breed I hold so dearly. While my term as president is coming to an end, my commitment to this organization remains steadfast. I will continue to be involved, to support each of you, and to champion the continued success of our breed.
Thank you for allowing me to serve. I look forward to seeing everyone in Houston this month and seeing what the future holds for IBBA and for all of us who call Brangus our passion.
Grit, Cold, and Cattle
by Rick Cozzitorto, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) executive vice president
Can you believe it’s March already?
As I write this article, much of the U.S. is experiencing freezing temperatures in areas unaccustomed to such bitter cold for extended periods. The frigid days of February are a testament to the dedication, resilience, and pure stubbornness that cattlemen and women possess.
The rule is simple: livestock always come first. Before we step inside to sit by the fire, we make sure our cattle are fed and cared for, praying they have enough energy to stay warm through the night. We ask God to protect our livestock, our families, and—if He has any more blessings to give—to keep the water from freezing and the pipes from bursting. As all of you know, agriculture is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year job. We don’t just feed Americans; we feed the world.
I keep hearing that robots are coming to help with labor shortages. While I appreciate technology as much as anyone, I have to wonder how well those machines will hold up in subzero temperatures. What happens when the batteries die and the power is out? Who still has to go out in the elements? The cattleman. While innovation is exciting and
will surely bring new advancements, nothing will replace the grit and determination of those who work the land and care for livestock.
This month, we head to Houston, Texas, for the International Brangus Show, sale, and IBBA meetings. No doubt, we’ll swap stories about February’s brutal cold while enjoying the warmer Houston weather. We’ll admire outstanding cattle, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones—all while continuing to push our industry forward during these five important days.
I hope each of you can make it to Houston. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with IBBA and our staff. I invite you to stop by the booth, grab a cup of coffee, and sit down for a visit. Safe travels, and I look forward to seeing you there!
God Bless our Ranchers, God Bless our Military and God Bless America!!!!!
Sincerely, Coz
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WED 3/5
Cattle Arrive AM
Cattle Check-In 3:30 PM
Committee Meetings
12:00 PM
Show Committee ** NRG Center MR 203
Finance Committee ** Hilton Southgate A 2:30 PM
Breed Improvement ** Hilton Southgate B 2:30 PM
Annual Meeting Brangus
Meeting Hotel InformationHilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center 6633 Travis Street Houston, Texas 77030 FRI 3/7
Bull Show Begins at 9:00 AM!
THURS 3/6 SAT 3/8
IBBA Board Meeting
** NRG Center - Room 205 8:00 AM Begin Weighing Bulls 10:00 AM
General Membership Meeting ** NRG Center - Room 205 2:00 PM
IBA Annual Board Meeting ** NRG Center - Room 205 4:00 PM
Be Sure to check out the MBJ and TRIO Red Carpet Frozen Genetics Sale & Stall Social at 4:30 - 6:30 PM ** NRG Center
Sale Pavilion 5:00 - 6:00 PM
IBBF STALL SOCIAL Female Show Begins ** NRG Center 8:00 AM Following Female Show GKB STALL SOCIAL
UPDATE from the Field
by Kyle Caldwell, Director of Field Services and Strategic Projects
Near arctic conditions have descended upon most of the United States but the spring slate of Brangus sales is heating up. Over the last month I saw high-quality Brangus-influenced feeder steers demand a premium on an online sale, attended the beef industry’s largest tradeshow, and geared up to tackle a busy spring sale schedule.
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to purchase the next round of 96 Brangus Value Project steers on Superior Livestock Auction on behalf of the IBBF. The steers demanded a hefty premium that day, topping the market in
their respective weight class, which highlights the utility of the Brangus Value Project. Our efforts with BVP are helping build awareness of the value Brangus feeder calves bring to the feeding and packing industry; when combined with the best cow to ever eat grass, you have a can’t miss combination. While I don’t necessarily enjoy paying more to get them bought, the fact is someone else on the other end of the computer was willing to pay a few cents less than what we had to pay for them. A strong example of growing demand. Next, it was off to San Antonio for the annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Tradeshow. It was a week packed full of great networking
and educational opportunities capped off with the IBBA’s Long Term Planning Committee meeting. While in town, I also had a chance to sit down with the Genetic Merit Pricing Taskforce to discuss the progress we have seen thus far helping feeders and packers understand the opportunity to value feeder cattle off genetic merit rather than a simple physical evaluation.
One tool I have taken from this group and intend to offer in my role as a service to the IBBA membership will be “Genetic Merit Audits”. Essentially, I can have a sit down or virtual meeting with IBBA members and/or their bull customers to evaluate the production goals of the bull customer. I’ll look at the bulls in their current battery, pull a catalog export on those bulls, and break out each EPD trait into two categories: “Maternal and Fertility” and “Growth and Carcass”. From there, I will look at each EPD’s percentile ranks and color code them based on performance thresholds of Elite, Good, Above Average, Average, Below Average, and Needs Improvement. At this point, we can help the commercial customer evaluate whether the bulls they are buying truly meet their needs and what you as the seedstock provider can do to help them achieve these goals. For instance, if a commercial cattleman is interested in weaning the heaviest calf possible while also keeping the females but has been buying bulls that are below average for Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight and the fertility traits, maybe he needs to invest in a higher quality bull that will give him what he is needing. This is a service I am excited to offer to assist Brangus breeders in connecting with their commercial buyers. After returning home from NCBA, I headed out to Mississippi to a Calhoun County Cattlemen’s Meeting where I had a chance to show the local cattleman what modern Brangus genetics can do for their herds. I always enjoy getting to do events like this and welcome the opportunity to do more. I finished up the month close to home at the Wiley Ranch Spring Sale in Effie, Louisiana. If you haven’t made it out to the Wiley Ranch Sale before, put it on your calendar for next year. Great cattle, great food, and great hospitality are always a winning
combination.
Coming up, I will be heading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the IBBA International Show, the Cavender Ranches Spring Bull Sale, the Genetic Edge Sale, Mound Creek Ranches Sale, the Texas Alliance Sale, CDP Brangus Spring Sale, Geneplus at Chimney Rock Cattle Company Spring Sale and the Cut Above Sale. As a reminder, don’t forget to check out the embryos being sold at sales throughout the spring to benefit the International Brangus Breeders Foundation. I look forward to seeing everyone down the road!
GO BRANGUS!
LIVESTOCK DEPRECIATION
CATTLEFAX TRENDS by Matthew McQuagge
Depreciation, one of the big four cow costs, is often the most overlooked, and least managed, cost due to it being not an actual cash cost. However, it still needs to be accounted for to help track an operation’s bottom line. Most assets have a common life expectancy meaning that the value of these goods decreases over time due to normal wear and tear or simply becoming outdated from a technology standpoint. Depreciation refers to spreading the net cost of assets, or more specifically their loss in value, over time. While this concept is more easily understood and tracked in machinery and equipment or buildings and improvements, breeding stock need to be considered in the same regard. Cows and bulls can have a useful life that can vary greatly between breed, region, and production practices.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows an operation to depreciate purchased breeding livestock over a five- or seven-year period, depending upon system qualifications. However, breeding livestock that were raised are unable to be depreciated in a tax accounting system and costs associated with these animals must simply be expensed. Yet these expenses can add up as there are substantial costs associated with weaning, developing, and breeding replacement females that should be accounted for in ranch records. This disparity highlights one of the key differences between tax accounting and managerial accounting. For purposes of this article, we will look at depreciation from a managerial accounting perspective by attributing depreciation costs to all breeding females regardless of procurement status. The depreciation equation is:
The purchase price is the value at which a bred female enters the herd. For the large percentage of operations that raise their own replacements, a purchase price must be calculated from the cost to wean her as a calf, along with any development and breeding charges. We will use the current market value of $3,365 for a bred heifer. Salvage value is the base value for a slaughter cow which, at current levels, is averaging around $1,650/head. Useful life refers to the years of production remaining at the time of purchasing. This varies significantly between operations but an average replacement rate around 20% would suggest that cows typically average around five years in herd when brought in as heifers. If older cows are purchased, you can simply adjust their useful life to a reasonable expectation for the number of calves you can expect to get from her. We can now repeat the equation above to find that the annual depreciation cost for current incoming females would be $343/head per year. This ignores potential death loss which would push the depreciation value even higher.
Depreciation = (Purchase Price – Salvage Value) / Useful Life
($3,365 - $1,650) / 5 = $343/head
Depreciation = (Purchase Price – Salvage Value) / Useful Life
In order to find the total depreciation cost for the entire cow herd, a weighted average depreciation cost needs to be calculated. The following example assumes all cattle were purchased in the fall as bred heifers to calve in the spring and uses salvage values from the time when they were purchased. This sample herd also includes some older females that no longer count against the depreciation total. This uses a straightline depreciation schedule which, while easier to calculate, does not always follow a typical cow value curve. The weighted average depreciation, for this year, is $174/
cow. When we add this to the expected cash cow cost of approximately $750 in 2025, this leads to new cow cost above $900/head. This still excludes non-livestock depreciation expenses as well as any unpaid returns to labor and management.
As shown above, livestock depreciation can be a significant expense. This $174/cow cost is approximately a $30/head increase from three years ago due to strong female values the past couple of years. Based on current projections, the total weighted average depreciation will increase another $30/head next year as high-priced females will make up a larger percentage of the cowherd as they age. Identifying ways in which this expense can be reduced should be a goal for all cow-calf producers. With only three components in the depreciation calculation, it’s easy to identify targets for improvement.
Depreciation can be reduced by one of the following:
1. Decrease purchase price
2. Increase salvage value
3. Increase useful life
Reducing raised replacement female costs can be a challenge without strong records that sort heifers into their own enterprise for development until they can be “sold” to the cowherd. But improvements in reducing costs here often have the greatest impact on long-term
profitability as we’ve shown how females can carry costs with them across many years. Increasing the salvage value is typically the easiest way in which to target depreciation costs. For some, this could mean avoiding marketing culls in the fall when the seasonal low price occurs. For others, this could include selling latebreds that could better fit someone else’s calving schedule as even lowerquality bred females have averaged a $425/head premium
to Utility grade culls across the last 20 years. Finally, opportunities exist to sell cows at a younger age before she starts to significantly drop in value. Lowering depreciation by increasing the productive years in the herd has opportunity for some producers though it’s important to ensure that costs associated with potential improvements do not outweigh expected gains. Genetic selection and targeted feeding strategies are two of the most common approaches to reducing turnover rate. Livestock depreciation can turn into a significant expense. When applied to raised breeding stock, it remains a non-cash expense that is only calculated from a managerial accounting perspective. Depreciation costs from purchased breeding animals can greatly reduce taxable income when viewed from a tax accounting perspective. While no decision should ever be made solely around tax implications, these expenses should at least be considered when making the decision to raise or buy replacement heifers. Having an experienced agricultural accountant can aid in this process. Ultimately, having an understanding of depreciation can lead to greater understanding of your cattle business.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville Texas • Gibbs Ranch Sonny Sikes Arena 1143 SH 75 • Huntsville, TX 77320
H IJRBBA Futurity and $10,000 Divas Drive Shows H Divas in RED Auction H
H IRBBA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation H H IRBBA Memorial Scholarships Presentation H
H Tour of the Sam Houston University RED Brangus and Brangus Herd H
H Commercial Exhibits H Auction of the RED Brangus Journal Advertisements H H Herd Bull and Elite Donor Alley Display H
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Noon . . . . .Begin to Arrive IJRBBA Show Cattle & Divas in Red Sale Cattle
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All Day . . . .Display of Divas in RED, $10,000 Divas Drive, Herd Bull & Elite Donor Cattle and Commercial Exhibits
7:30 am . . .Pastries and Coffee Breakfast
8 am . . . . . .IJRBBA Futurity
$10,000 Divas Drive Futurity
10 am . . . . .IRBBA Annual Meeting
Noon . . . . .Membership Lunch - Fajita Extravaganza
IRBBA Memorial Scholarship Presentation
Divas Drive Awards Presentation
IRBBA Annual Awards Presentation
1:30 pm . . .Tour of the Sam Houston State University RED Brangus and Brangus Herds
3:30 pm . . .Divas in RED & Divas Drive Auction
The True Value of Quality Genetics Reevaluating Bull Pricing
by Rick Cozzitorto, International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) executive vice president
When someone calls you looking for a $3,500 bull, tell them you sold out of those in 2020. In today’s market, older, worn-out breeding bulls are selling for over $4,000 at the sale barn—and those are slaughter bulls, not sires meant to pass on superior genetics. Pricing a high-quality breeding bull too low not only undervalues the time, effort, and genetic advancements that went into raising him, but it also does a disservice to both breeders and buyers.
The Hidden Value Behind a Bull’s Price Tag
A breeding bull is more than just an animal—it’s the foundation of a herd’s future. Investing in a high-quality bull can significantly impact a producer’s bottom line by improving weaning weights, enhancing the quality of the calf crop, and influencing future generations through superior daughters.
Selling a breeding bull for $3,500 leaves substantial value on the table. Not only does it fail to reflect the cost and effort invested, but it also prevents buyers from recognizing the long-term profitability a well-bred bull provides. Consider this: a good bull can easily be worth $5,000–$10,000 or more, depending on his pedigree, performance, and demand. Brangus bulls with proven genetics—particularly those excelling in calving ease, growth, and carcass quality—often command even higher prices.
The
Investment in Quality Genetics
Producing a registered breeding bull requires 30 months of careful planning, selective breeding, and financial investment. Here’s what goes into raising a high-quality bull: Genetics & Breeding: Breeders spend years building a herd with reliable, proven genetics, selecting for key traits like growth, fertility, and structural soundness.
Feed & Nutrition: From birth to sale, bulls consume thousands of dollars in feed, supplements, and forage to ensure optimal development.
Health & Veterinary Care: Routine vaccinations, fertility testing, and other veterinary expenses are essential to maintaining a bull’s health and breeding soundness.
Data Collection & Testing: Genomic testing, EPD data, parent verification, and soundness evaluations come at a cost but ensure buyers receive a genetically superior, welldocumented animal.
Time & Labor: Raising a bull isn’t passive work—it involves constant monitoring, feeding, and care over several years.
By the time a bull is ready for sale, breeders have invested thousands of dollars and years of effort. Pricing a genetically superior, structurally sound bull at just $3,500 fails to reflect this investment or common sense.
More Than a Purchase: Guarantees and Peace of Mind
Registered breeding bulls come with guarantees that provide buyers with confidence in their investment. While these guarantees vary, they typically include:
Fertility Guarantee: If a bull is found to be infertile, breeders often offer a replacement or refund, ensuring the success of the buyer’s breeding program.
Soundness Guarantee: Bulls are guaranteed to be structurally sound and free from defects that would hinder their ability to breed.
Health Guarantee: Many breeders cover serious health issues that may arise post-sale, reinforcing the value of a well-cared-for animal.
These guarantees set registered breeding bulls apart from sale barn bulls. Like purchasing equipment with a warranty, buyers receive added
security, knowing their investment is backed by the breeder’s confidence.
A Bull’s True Value
A high-quality bull isn’t just an expense—it’s an asset that yields returns for years. If a bull improves weaning weights by just 50 pounds per calf, and calves sell for $3.00 per pound, that’s an extra $150 per calf. Multiply that by 100 calves over four years, and that bull has added $15,000 in revenue—far exceeding his initial purchase price.
Beyond that, his daughters will continue to add value to the herd by improving fertility, milk production, and longevity, saving producers thousands in long-term herd management costs.
Conclusion:
Quality Breeding Bulls Are an Investment
A well-bred bull is not just another purchase; he’s an investment in the future of a herd. Breeders who price their bulls too low fail to reflect the years of work, strategic breeding, and financial commitment that went into raising them. Strong Brangus genetics are in high demand, and serious buyers understand the value of superior breeding stock. When it comes to pricing, don’t undersell the true worth of your bulls—price them accordingly and invest in the future of your operation.
2025 I NDUSTRY OUTLOOK
February 2025
Executive Summary: Strong Demand Continues
As the U.S. beef cowherd shifted fully into a stabilization phase, reduced inventories coupled with near-record consumer beef demand has translated into higher prices across the supply chain in 2024. With supplies continuing to tighten, strong demand is expected to persist, further tilting leverage in favor of cattle producers heading into 2025.
Substantial declines in beef cow slaughter over the past two years mark the end of aggressive culling practices and point to smaller fed harvest numbers in the next few years. As further shifts in packing capacity continue to benefit cattle feeder leverage, smaller calf crops will support calf and feeder values. This supply-driven shift in leverage should also benefit from a strong economic environment that will continue to support robust consumer demand, allowing further upside in retail and wholesale values. Price increases at the retail level create more dollars in the system at the same time that leverage improvements allow producers to gain a larger share of the retail beef dollar.
Strong margins in the cow-calf sector have set the stage for cowherd expansion to begin, with heifer retention likely back near a more normal pace this past fall, relative to minimal retention in recent years. Drought and pasture conditions are now the key factors influencing the rate of expansion with a slower herd rebuild anticipated compared to the last cycle. This more measured expansion pace implies a positive outlook for producer returns over the next several years.
Extended Range Weather Outlook
If we recall our discussion in Orlando during #CattleCon24, we were in an established El Niño pattern, and drought was retreating. By June, the total drought acreage across the nation was the smallest in four years. Since that time, El Niño faded, and La Niña conditions slowly developed and are now in place for this year’s Outlook Session.
With La Niña this winter, we will experience rather volatile weather changes across North America. Cold air will occasionally be able to spread out of Canada and reach as far south as Mexico, cold enough to carry snowfall unusually far south. Most of the weather extremes will affect those in the Central to Eastern U.S. For Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., we will see drought acreage increase as it has nationwide since June.
Drought will likely increase across the Western U.S. this spring and into the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, and Canadian Prairies through this summer. To watch will be the North American monsoon and how much drought relief it can provide to Mexico, the Southwest, and parts of the Plains. Current data show the monsoon is likely to produce more moisture this year than last. A strong enough monsoon can decrease precipitation across the central Corn Belt, watch July closely.
Late in the year, the focus turns to the development of La Niña or El Niño. History suggests a 22% chance for El Niño and a 77% chance for either La Niña or a Neutral pattern. For reference, data today suggest an outlook much like what was recorded in the latter half of 2024. Recall from our publications that Neutral patterns behave much more like La Niña regarding drought and typically do not carry the moisture like in an El Niño event.
Economy, Energy & Feed Grains
U.S. Economy
• Inflation eased in 2024, ending the year at 2.9% CPI growth. While down from the 2022 peak of 9%, it remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
• To combat inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented rate cuts three times in the second half of 2024 to end the year with a Prime bank loan rate of 7.5%.
• U.S. unemployment rates experienced a midyear jump before trending lower, ending the year at 4.1% as interest rate cuts supported increased job creation at a level that exceeded expectations.
• A strong labor market, stout consumer spending, and wage growth all point towards a healthy and well-performing domestic economy in 2025 with an expected GDP growth of around 2 to 2.5%. However, lingering inflation coupled with the potential for increased taxes on imports and retaliatory tariffs support limited rate cuts this year.
Oil and Energy
• Average crude oil prices in 2024 were only 1% lower than 2023, maintaining a narrow trading range. Average prices in 2025 are forecast to be near steady with 2024 though risk remains for a reduced U.S. market share of global product due to potential trade policy impacts.
• Global petroleum production and consumption are both projected to rise by about 1% in 2025, with supply and demand largely balanced. However, production could outpace consumption, especially in the second half .
• The U.S. is expected to remain the world’s top oil producer, with output ranging from 13.75 to 14 million barrels per day. Refiners will continue importing heavy crude to blend with lighter U.S. shale oil, with Canada remaining the largest source of imports.
• WTI crude oil is expected to average $76/barrel with a forecasted range between the upper $60’s to low $90’s through this year.
Corn
• The USDA Annual Crop Production Report estimated 2024 corn planted acres at 90.6 million with 91.5% of acres harvested. Corn yield was up about 1.1% at a record high 179.3 bushels per acre, placing production 3% lower at 14.9 billion bushels.
• Exports are expected to increase in 2025 as relatively inexpensive corn values have resulted in strong international demand for U.S. corn.
• Current corn stocks-to-use at just over 10% should support the spot market towards $5.00/bu. with a yearly average spot futures price of $4.40/bu. expected in 2025.
• An increase in corn supply for the new crop year is expected as smaller beginning stocks are offset by larger production levels due to corn regaining acres from soybeans. Stocks-to-use have the potential to be above 13 percent which implies a price range of $3.75 to $5.15/bu. for the 2025 market year.
Hay
• Hay production in 2024 was up 3.3% from 2023 at 122.5 million tons as stronger yields offset decreased acres.
• National on-farm hay stocks were up 6.3% in December from a year-ago at 81.5 million tons.
• U.S. all hay prices averaged near $175/ton in 2024 which is the lowest since 2021. Increased acres in 2025 should lead to stability in hay prices which are expected to be rangebound near year ago levels.
Supply & Demand
Supply
• The beef cow herd is expected to see the cycle low to start 2025 at 28 million head. This is 200,000 head below 2024 and down 3.5 million head from the 2019 cycle highs.
• Cow and bull slaughter is forecast to continue lower in 2025, decreasing about 300,000 head for a total of 5.9 million head.
• Feeder cattle and calf supplies outside of feedyards will be about 500,000 head smaller than 2024 at 23.7 million head.
• Cattle on feed inventories began 2025 slightly below year-ago levels near 11.9 million head, with a more current supply than last year. On-feed inventories will be constrained by a tighter feeder cattle supply and placement pace in 2025.
• Commercial fed slaughter in 2025 is forecast to decline by 700,000 to 24.9 million head.
• After a small increase in 2024, beef production is expected to decline by about 600 million pounds to 26.3 billion pounds in 2025. Growth in 2024 was primarily driven by a 27-pound year-over-year increase in carcass weights.
• The decline in production in 2025 will lead to a 0.8-pound decline in net beef supply to 58.4 pounds per person.
Domestic Beef Demand
• Beef prices climbed further in 2024, averaging $8.01/lb., reflecting the second-highest demand in history. While demand may soften slightly in 2025, retail prices are projected to rise further, averaging $8.25/lb.
• Wholesale beef prices are expected to mirror retail trends, with the cutout price projected to rise and average $320/cwt.
• Margin realignment has further compressed retail and wholesale margins to historically thin levels. Sustained demand strength will be critical to maintaining higher price levels, as opportunities for additional leverage gains appear limited.
• While inflation remained moderate in 2024, high consumer debt levels and persistently elevated interest rates, coupled with the availability of cheaper alternative protein options, may influence consumer purchasing decisions.
• Foodservice demand faced challenges throughout much of 2024 but ended the year on a stronger note, with improved same-store sales and increased customer traffic boosting the restaurant sector.
• Premiums for higher quality beef should remain as consumers have shown a willingness to pay for Choice grade or better beef.
Global Protein Demand
• Demand for animal proteins has continued to grow around the world while tighter global protein supplies should broadly support prices in 2025.
• U.S. beef exports performed better than anticipated in 2024, dipping by just 1%. However, a further 5% decline is projected for 2025, driven by reduced U.S. production and higher prices.
• U.S. beef imports surged 24% in 2024 due to reduced cow slaughter and high prices for lean beef. Growth is expected in 2025 but may be limited by global competition and supply constraints.
• Pork exports increased by 5% in 2024, establishing the U.S. as the leading global exporter. Continued growth is expected in 2025, though strong domestic demand, limited production growth, and potential trade policy changes could act as headwinds.
• Poultry exports experienced a slight decline in 2024, but with higher production, competitive pricing, and strong global demand, exports are projected to grow by 2% in 2025.
Price Outlook & Watch List
Price Outlook 2025
• All-Fresh Retail: $8.25/lb., up $0.24 - The retail segment will continue navigating the challenge of balancing higher prices and reduced supply against softer, yet still historically strong demand. As beef production declines, demand will be rationed through pricing. The key is to avoid setting prices too high, especially in light of competition from more affordable alternative proteins.
• Composite Cutout: $320/cwt., up $15 - The boxed beef cutout is anticipated to average about $320/cwt. Packing segment margins are expected to remain tight, with ample shackle space for fed and non-fed cattle, particularly as additional harvest plant capacity comes online by spring/ summer. Risk will also remain for some packing capacity to be idled, as packers look to gain margin from retailers.
• Fed Steer: $198/cwt, up $12 - Prices are forecast to average $198/cwt. in 2025, primarily ranging between $185 and $215, though market dynamics may push prices outside this range at times. Cattle feeder profitability is expected to decline as tighter feeder cattle supplies drive more aggressive bidding.
• 800-lb. Steer: $270/cwt, up $22 - Prices for an 800-lb. steer are expected to average $270/cwt. Up until recently, cattle feeders have been disciplined with purchases amid adequate on-feed numbers. Moving forward, tight outside supplies will likely push breakevens higher, supporting feeder cattle values. Negative breakevens are typical during cycles with heifer retention.
• 550-lb. Steer: $340/cwt, up $29 - The calf market is projected to average $340/cwt., supported by tight supplies and moderate costs of gain. Heifer retention will tighten supply further, with weather and grazing conditions influencing prices. Steer calves may peak near $370 in spring and find support around $310 in fall, as the cow-calf segment retains the strongest market leverage.
• Utility Cows: $140/cwt, up $14 - Cull cow values are forecast to average $140/cwt. in 2025, supported by reduced non-fed slaughter and strong lean trim demand. Prices may hit $155 in late spring/summer and bottom near $120 in fall.
• Bred Cows: $3,200/hd., up $460 - Higher calf prices continue to drive restocking and expansion, but challenges such as weather, producer age, labor price/availability, and high interest rates have constrained growth. Fall 2024 saw increased demand, with high-quality bred heifers and young cows projected to average $3,200/head in 2025.
Beef Industry Watch List
• Cyclical Expectations & Volatility - Tight supplies and strong demand are likely to keep cattle prices elevated for a few more years, though historically, most bull markets peak within 4–5 years. While all classes are expected to see higher prices in 2025, the majority of the cyclical increase has already occurred. Given high price levels and the likelihood of continued market volatility, producers must prioritize risk management and leverage available tools to navigate these challenges effectively.
• Tariffs & Trade Risk - Uncertainty surrounds future tariffs between the U.S. and major trading partners. Trade wars could risk the U.S. beef market, particularly if China imposes retaliatory tariffs. U.S.-imposed tariffs could also impact beef and cattle imports. While speculative, these risks require monitoring. In 2024, over 11% of U.S. beef production, valued at $10.9 billion, was exported.
CattleFax is proud to present the 2024 Cow-Calf Survey.
The requested information provides your operation and the beef cattle industry with valuable information regarding industry benchmarks and trends. Participants will receive a results summary, full of useful benchmarking information that will allow managers and owners to evaluate their own operations. All individual results will be confidential and remain anonymous. The deadline to complete the survey is March 1, 2025.
THE INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS FOUNDATION IS ON A MISSION TO ADVANCE THE BRANGUS BREED. Research projects generate valuable data we can use to increase the rate of genetic progress and illustrate the merits of Brangus to the beef industry at large. The Foundation has been reinvigorated with good ideas, generous support, a deeply committed board of directors and a lot of positive momentum.
Your contributions and purchases at upcoming breeder sales create a win-win scenario. You win by acquiring some of the absolute top genetics in the Brangus breed, and you win again when IBBF invests in research to prove the merits of Brangus and improve demand for Brangus genetics up and down the beef supply chain.
INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brandon Belt • Cindy Blazek
Nic Cornelison • Allen Goode
Chris Heptinstall • Tracy Holbert
Traci Middleton • David Wood
Rick Cozzitorto
Embryo Packages will be sold at these upcoming Brangus sales. These generous breeders have stepped up and donated breeding-leading embryo packages. All proceeds will benefit the International Brangus Breeders Foundation. You can match their generosity by bidding on and buying these elite Brangus genetics.
ACCEPTING EMBRYO PACKAGE DONATIONS FOR 2025 SALES!
MOUND CREEK RANCH SALE
March 14-15, 2025 • Leona, Texas
Mound Creek Ranch Grassy Lake Cattle Co. Saddle Hill Cattle Co. Vanna Farms
CDP BRANGUS SPRING PRODUCTION SALE
March 21-22, 2025 • Draggin’ M Ranch, El Dorado, Arkansas
CAVENDER RANCHES SPRING FEMALE SALE
April 26, 2025 • Jacksonville, Texas
GENEPLUS FALL SALE
October 31-November 1, 2025 • Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, Arkansas
To donate embryos or for more information contact: Kyle Caldwell • (214) 794-3625
WWW.GOBRANGUS.COM
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by Lindsay L Allen
A Proven Product for Every Cowman
It’s all about the customer. This is the philosophy of the Cavender family at both their ranch and retail business and judging by the success of both, it’s a good philosophy to employ. As Todd Harvey, marketing for Cavender Ranches, sums it up, “We are an outfit that rolls up our sleeves and works for the cowman. Customer service is our number one goal and we make sure the product we produce is working for every customer. We want to sell a good animal and everyone on the team is dedicated to that goal.”
With high quality purebred Brangus and commercial cattle, Cavender Ranches, owned and operated by the Joe Cavender family, primarily in East Texas, has established themselves as a leader in the breed, but like Joe points out, with an outfit of their size “you’d better be leading” and added that, “Our organization is fortunate to have a team of skilled and seasoned cattlemen alongside a talented marketing staff, as both are essential for achieving success in this industry.” In addition to running one of the largest Brangus operations in
North America, Joe wears two hats and also serves as president of the very successful retail store, Cavender’s Western Wear, which is a family owned business and now operating in multiple states.
One might call it happenstance as to why the ranch selected Brangus, but you could also call it fate. “In 1990 I was focused on buying land and the land I purchased came with Brangus cattle on it and my dad had already bought some Brangus cattle earlier in the year, so I just fell in the breed, honestly,” Joe reflected.
Cavender Ranches is primarily a commercial outfit as the numbers far exceed their registered herd. When thinking about the type of cattle the ranch is always striving to produce, Joe said, “We produce a cow that is the queen of the south and can go coast-to-coast in the hot and humid climates, but we also produce cattle that can go further north and be a good option for Midwest states. We have a range of cattle between Brangus and Ultrablacks, depending on how
much Brahman influence our customers need. We want to keep moving the industry forward and aim to produce bulls that can do just that through the strict criteria we use in selecting and retaining our males.”
Over 25 years ago the ranch made the decision to start feeding their own cattle. Overtime, they have seen an increase in the data from 50-60% grading choice when they started to 85% of the commercial cattle grading choice today, according to Justin Matejke, general manager for the ranch, who accredits this gain to the Brangus bull selections they are making. “We started paying attention to carcass qualities and made breeding decisions that would increase the feeding grades,” he said, “We are always trying to produce cattle for the commercial cowman and along the way we are developing herd sires and great purebred cows too. We want our cows to work in the real world, no matter the customer’s end goal,” he shared.
The ranch doesn’t chase any one trait, but is breeding for a balanced animal that still leads to trait leaders in the breed. Their breeding selections are always done through a combination of EPDs and phenotype. Cavender Ranches looks at the cow’s deficiencies and matches the female with a bull mating that can improve where she needs it genetically and is the best phenotype they need too.
Mark Cowan, sales and customer service for Cavender Ranches, said, “We are looking for balance and uniformity in our matings and we are unwilling to compromise or sacrifice any traits to chase fads. We use the kinds of bulls selling in our own commercial cow herd and we harvest the commercial steers and lower end heifers.
Of course, we are unwilling to compromise when it comes to carcass quality. This makes us consumers of our own product.
As a result, we mate cattle and select the next generation of herd sires based on what works in our program to build our cowherd and in the real-world feedlot and packer settings.”
After acquiring feedlot data, and therefore an improved sense of direction for carcass traits, Cavender Ranches made incremental improvements in their cattle each year while maintaining eye appeal and the ability to thrive in many different environments.
Harvey noted that Joe is always willing to invest in making an even better product for the consumer. “ We want to make a product for the consumer that we know is working for them. That is why we fed the calves out to the rail and get the carcass data back for ourself, so we can ensure our bulls can do exactly what we say they can do.”
As a result, the ranch is able to stay a performance oriented and commercially driven seedstock supplier. “Our goal is not to sell a few high dollar bulls and females each year, but rather to have a lot of successful cattlemen that count on us year after year to continually improve their seedstock and to improve their cowherds and their bottom lines,” Joe said.
To market their cattle, Cavender Ranches hosts sales or participates in sales throughout the year. Every March they sell roughly 150 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls that are yearlings and almost two-year-old’s. Also in March, the ranch
will participate in a group sale with Briggs Ranch and Harris Riverbend to sell roughly 75 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls alongside Santa Gertrudis bulls and commercial females from the other two operations. It doesn’t slowdown from there as they head into April and host their Spring Female Sale on the fourth weekend of the month, which features both registered and commercial females.
From there, it’s on to the fall where they participate in The Briggs Tri Star sale in October where another 75 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls will be offered alongside Santa Gertrudis bulls and commercial females. The third weekend in November is the annual Cavender Ranches Fall Production Sale that also includes offerings from their customers, with roughly 110 registered females, 250 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls and 450 commercial females.
Cowan said, “I get more and more excited with each calf crop. We continue to push the envelope with young donors and herd sires as we strive to build better and better bulls for our commercial customers. I am excited about the commercial focus of our breeding program. If we make our bulls good enough, and able to do all the right things, we will
HOW TO MAXIMIZE HETEROSIS WITH TRUE BRANGUS AND ANGUS!
Brangus were created 75 years ago to blend two desirable breeds to create a new one. Unlike breeding value or EPD, Heterosis is not passed from generation to generation in a crossbreeding program without a loss in its level unless a stable breeding program is established (as has been done in Brangus and at OCF). Heterosis has the greatest effect on traits most affected by environment... adaptability, longevity, fertility, maternal ability, resistance to parasites and diseases, etc. OCF is widely known for their True Brangus and increased Heterosis allowing their genetics to perform better in most environments. Long-time customers and repeat buyers tell the real story at Oak Creek Farms
SALE CONTACTS
Owner: John Kopycinski 979-251-2530
Consultants: Gary Bruns 830-391-0766
Kent Smith 979-540-8338
Mike Arnold 979-732-7679 • Charlie Tiner 713-252-4662
Auctioneer: Troy Robinett 817-995-7509 Collectively Representing
never run out of customers or demand for our product.
I am also excited by the hands-on involvement of Joe. He studies the cattle, he knows the cow herd and the individual cows and looks forward to the moment when each new sire group hits the ground. The continual quest to make better and better cattle for our customers excites me the most about the future of Cavender Ranches.”
Spurring on the success of the commercial side of the operation is the purebred side that Dustin “Crash” Kennedy
manages. “We are accomplishing our goals for the ranch by taking calculated risks and rapidly flipping generations as we push new genetics and embryo production in young cattle that have the desired traits we are looking for. Joe has a feel for his genetics and has been seeing success in pushing proven cow families, as well as building new ones from the Angus side of the operation to a registered Brangus with our proven bull lines,” he shared.
At the end of the day, Joe and the team are focused on the ranch and involved in the cattle business because it is their passion and because they have built a family like culture at Cavender Ranches. For Joe, the people in the industry and their customers are the reason for the motivation he has to continue to produce animals that can go and work for any operation, no matter the goals or location. “The best part of it all is that each year we are making incremental improvements in our own herd and part of the larger story of what makes the beef business better, which only makes our customers more successful,” he said.
GENE
Florida State Fair
Tampa, Florida
SUPREME OPEN FEMALE
Grand Champion Brangus Female
CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1
Champions Valley Brangus, Schulenburg, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female
UR DOS LEGEND 804G63
Brooke Willard, Auburndale, Florida
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
KWM MISS ANGELINA
Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas
Female Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: W5 MISS EVIE, Kinley Ward, Christmas, FL
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP
MS TRIPLE THREAT 915M4, Champions Valley Brangus LLC., Schulenburg, TX
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: BANDI
MS BALENCIAGA 155L1, Lillie Bandi, Okeechobee, FL
Judge: Ardy Tiner, Texas
Reserve Champion Brangus Female
W5 MISS EVIE
Kinley Ward, Christmas, Florida
Grand Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
W5 MISS LADY KYRA
Kinley Ward, Christmas, Florida
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
M&M 844/J
Payge Dupre, Kathleen, Florida
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CHAMP
MS DUCHESS 915L4, Kyndal Akins, Haines City, FL
Summer Champion Heifer: HCT ROYS MISS RUTH 789L, Casey Harper, Frostproof, FL
Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: CHAMP
MS TOP NOTCH 302L3, Mason Tribble, Lakeland, FL
Yearling Champion Heifer: CHAMP MS PENELOPE 789L7, Madison Tribble, Lakeland, FL
Grand Champion Red Brangus Female
M&M 237L
Madyson Carter, Haines City, Florida
Reserve Champion Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
MISS MS CAMILA 789E2
Casey Delona Harper, Frostproof, Florida
Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: VCC ELARA, Isabella Carrillo, Okeechobee, FL
Senior Champion Heifer: CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1, Champions Valley Brangus, Schulenburg, TX
Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: CT LADY KENNEDY 814K2, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Red Female Divisions:
Red Junior Heifer Calf Champion: UR DOS LEGEND 804G63, Brooke Willard, Auburndale, FL
Red Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MARVELS QUEEN OF HEARTS 924, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: M&M 844L1, Madyson Carter, Haines City, FL
Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: M&M 489L, Lane Walker, Haines City, FL
Red Summer Heifer Champion: MISS MBJ - JM LUNA 162L, Francesca Gonzalez, Dade City, FL
Grand Champion Brangus Bull HCT MR LEGEND 789L
Kinley Ward, Christmas, Florida
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Bull
KWM MR LITTLE BOY BLUE
Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas
Red Reserve Summer Heifer Champion: JTC
JUNIPER SPICE 123, Joyce Teague, High Springs, FL
Red Yearling Champion Heifer: M&M 237L, Madyson Carter, Haines City, FL
Red Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: TAJO
MS DYNAMITE 59L2, Federico Gonzalez Reyna, Dade City, FL
Bull Divisions:
Junior Bull Calf Champion: W5 MR MOJO 215M, Kinley Ward, Christmas, FL
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: FA MR
HANK 58M, Aubrey Beatty, Davenport, FL
Senior Bull Calf Champion: LB MR KANE, Lettelier Branugs, Citra, FL
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: LB MR BOSSMAN, Lettelier Branugs, Citra, FL
Reserve Champion Brangus Bull CHAMP MR THOR 915L9
Champions Valley Brangus, Schulenburg, Texas
Summer Champion Bull: HCT MR LEGEND
789L, Kinley Ward, Christmas, FL
Reserve Summer Champion Bull: LB MR GUNNER, Kyndal Akins, Haines City, FL
Yearling Champion Bull: CHAMP MR THOR
915L9, Champions Valley Brangus, Schulenburg, TX
Reserve Yearling Champion Bull: CAPO'S ZEUS
918L17, Isabella Carrillo, Okeechobee, FL
Senior Champion Bull: SA DURAMAX 263K, Jessa Hilson, Macclenny, FL
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: LB MR KINGPIN, Lettelier Branugs, Citra, FL
Red Bull Divisions:
Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: KWM MR LITTLE BOY BLUE, Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, TX
Red Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: MARVELS DR PEPPER 224, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: M&M 844L4, Lane Walker, Haines City, FL
Red Summer Champion Bull: HRG MR DIEGO 237, Francesca Gonzalez, Dade City, FL
Red Senior Champion Bull: MARVELS KALEL PRIDE 1922, Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: MARVELS ROCKY PRIDE 1222, Joyce Teague, Branford, FL
Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull M&M 844L4
Lane Walker, Haines City, Florida
Group Classes:
Champion Produce of Dam: Casey Harper, Frostproof, FL
Champion Junior Get of Sire: Isabella Carrillo, Okeechobee, FL
Champion Senior Get of Sire: Isabella Carrillo, Okeechobee, FL
Champion Breeders Herd: Lettelier Brangus, Citra, FL
Red Champion Produce of Dam: Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Red Champion Junior Get of Sire: Joyce Teague, Branford, FL
Red Champion Breeders Herd: Marvel Farms, Cedartown, GA
Ultra Champion Produce of Dam: Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Champion Breeders Herd: Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Florida State Fair
Tampa, Florida
Grand Champion Ultra Female
CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, Florida
Reserve Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair MNR MS. LIZZO 535H Madilyn Nichols, Kathleen, Florida
Female Divisions:
Ultra Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: TT MS DESTIN TO BE RICH 166M, Truman Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CT MS ELLIE 108L4, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MC CASHMERE 628L7, JW Bass, Okeechobee, FL
Ultra Summer Heifer Champion: GRT MS 6847G-MONEY 804L2, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Summer Heifer Champion: TT MS LOLA 478L, Madison Tribble, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Yearling Champion Heifer: FARRIS
MS ULTRA SUERTE 007L, Alexis Bandi, Okeechobee, FL
Judge: Ardy Tiner, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Female GRT MS 6847G-MONEY 804L2 Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, Florida
Grand Champion Ultra Bull EFR RYDER 698M Emmalee Robertson, Lakeland, Florida
Bull Divisions:
Ultra Junior Bull Calf Champion: EFR RYDER 698M, Emmalee Robertson, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: MNR MR BOOSIE 535M3, Madilyn Nichols, Kathleen, FL
Ultra Senior Bull Calf Champion: CT FINNICK 108L6, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, FL
Ultra Yearling Champion Bull: JB JET BLACK 628L, JW Bass, Okeechobee, FL
Grand Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair
BC SHE'S SOUTHERN 192H2 Jayden Pinkston, Seffner, Florida
Reserve Champion Ultra Bull JB JET BLACK 628L JW Bass, Okeechobee, Florida
American Supreme Winners
Junior Supreme Judge – PJ Budler | Open Female Supreme Judge – Cary Crow | Open Bull Supreme Judge – Kevin Hafner
Western National Open Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Grand Champion Brangus Female CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14
Cleavie Allen, Crockett, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female CLF MS FRAN 334L8
Monty Eskew, Tarzan, Texas
Grand Champion Red Brangus Cow-Calf Pair
KWM MISS ANGELINA
Kayden Mascheck, Eagle Lake, Texas
Open Female Divisions:
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14, Cleavie Allen, Crockett, TX
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MP MISS FINLEY 74L7, Roop Cattle Company, Rising Star, TX
Judge: Brandon Callis and Keaton Dodd
Reserve Champion Brangus Female
MP MISS FINLEY 74L7
Logyn Denbow, Weatherford, Texas
Roop Cattle Company, Rising Star, Texas
Grand Champion Ultra Female MC ENVY 628M2
Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, Tennessee
Grand Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair
WC MISS GRACE 188G Wyman Creek Cattle Company, Summersville, MO
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34, MP Brangus, Waco, TX
Summer Champion Heifer: TCR FLORA
302L14, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, TX
Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: GKB SQ AVEN 302L, Madelyn Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Yearling Champion Heifer: ACC-CP CHARM
924L4, Cleavie Allen, Crockett, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Female TAJO MS VELVITA 204K6 Tajo Ranch, Waller, Texas
KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Female BAR LAKEN 377L2
Cheramie Viator, Tomball, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair
WC MISS KATNISS 556K
Michael Pritchard, McLoud, Oklahoma
Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: GKB TANKS LADY KESLEY 804L10, Monty Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Champion Senior Heifer: CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1, Champions Valley, Schulenburg, TX
Open Red Female Divisions:
Red Junior Heifer Calf Champion: TAJO MS MIRANDA 59M, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s
Grand Champion Brangus Bull
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP Brangus, Waco, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Bull
CX PURE FORCE 844K Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas
Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MS SENDERO LULU 59M3, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, TX
Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: CLF MS FRAN 334L8, Monty Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Summer Champion Heifer: TJM BERNICE 826L, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Summer Champion Heifer: TX MS DREAM FOREVER 72/L1, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Red Yearling Champion Heifer: MSS MBJ LINDA 236L, Broken A Ranch, Madisonville, TX
Red Reserve Yearling Champion Heifer: GCC
MISS LAMBORGHINI 225L, Elizabeth Brown, Houston, TX
Red Senior Champion Heifer: TAJO MS VELVITA 204K6, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Open Ultra Female Divisions:
Ultra Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MC ENVY 628M2, Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, TN
Reserve Champion Brangus Bull RCC UNORTHODOX 804K1
Dustin Valusek, Fort Worth, Texas
Grand Champion Ultra Bull LAZY 3 MCKAY 841M
Cheramie Viator, Tomball, Texas
Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: MC BADA BANG 628M7, Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, TN
Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: BAR LAKEN 377L2, Cheramie Viator, Tomball, TX
Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: GKB KATHY JO 149L27, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Ultra Summer Heifer Champion: ORIGINS
MISS BELLA 303L, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Ultra Reserve Summer Heifer Champion: KPKC
MISS HOUDINI 231, Mady Johnson, New Ulm, TX
Ultra Yearling Champion Heifer: -G- MISS AVIATOR 343L, Grant Cattle Company, McAlester, OK
Open Bull Divisions:
Junior Bull Calf Champion: MP ELECTRIC 804M13, MP Brangus, Waco, TX
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: CCC GKB KILLIN TIME 924M, GKB Brangus, Desdemona, TX, Cromwell Cattle Company, Abbott, TX
Senior Bull Calf Champion: TCR UPROAR 302L39, Triple Crown Ranch, Angleton, TX
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: KLC THE DUKE 150L2, Kasner Land and Cattle, Rosebud, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull DOS XX'S BO'S DAGGAR Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Justin Vann, Normangee, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Bull 7X SOUTHERN WHISKEY 57L
Brett Crews, Buna, Texas
Summer Champion Bull: KL KRONOS 804L, K&L Brangus, Floresville, TX
Reserve Summer Champion Bull: HCT MR LEGEND 789L, W5 Cattle, Christmas, FL
Yearling Champion Bull: DIAMOND K OLD SOUL 157L, Wellmann Cattle Company, Brenham, TX
Reserve Yearling Champion Bull: GKB RANGER 804L8, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Senior Champion Bull: RCC UNORTHODOX 804K1, Dustin Valusek, Fort Worth, TX
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: ORIGINS KNOCK OUT 302K2, MP Brangus, Waco, Texas, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX, Origins Ranch, Houston, TX
Open Red Bull Divisions:
Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: UR DARLAS FIRST HOMBRE 916M, Union Ranch, New Waverley, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: TX DREAM FOREVER 957/M, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Brangus
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Grand Champion Brangus Female CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14
Cleavie Allen, Crockett, Texas
Reserve Champion Red Brangus Female MISS MS MARLEE 826M2
Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, Texas
Open Red Bull Divisions (Continued):
Red Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: TX
DREAM FOREVER 53/L2, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Red Summer Champion Bull: BAR LORENZO 841L5, Broken A Ranch, Madisonville, TX
Red Reserve Summer Champion Bull: MCC
LAMORAK 72L2, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Red Yearling Champion Bull: MCC
LANCELOT 72L, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Red Reserve Yearling Champion Bull: TX
CHIEF ADVANTAGE 1981/L, Marvin Tanecka, Columbus, TX
Red Senior Champion Bull: DOS XX'S BO'S DAGGAR, Justin Vann, Normangee, TX, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, TX
Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: CX PURE FORCE 844K, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, TX
Judge: Jason Duggin, Georgia
Reserve Champion Brangus Female SB LARAMIE 924L16
Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas
Grand Champion Ultra Female RAFTER L MISS L JAY 157M2
Parker Wilson, Hempstead, Texas
Open Ultra Bull Divisions:
Ultra Junior Bull Calf Champion: LAZY 3
MCKAY 841M, Cheramie Viator, Tomball, TX
Ultra Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: ACC WARPATH 674M7, Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, TX
Ultra Senior Bull Calf Champion: MC BANNER 244L7, Mill Creek Land and Cattle, Puryear, TN
Ultra Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: MCC LONE RANGER 5561L, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, TX
Ultra Summer Champion Bull: 7X SOUTHERN WHISKEY 57L, Brett Crews, Buna, TX
Ultra Yearling Champion Bull: LAZY 3 OPPORTUNIST 468L, 4D Brangus, Spring, TX
Open Group Classes:
Champion Produce of Dam: DDD MISS OUTCROSS 804D22, GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Grand Champion Red Brangus Female CLF MS FRAN 334L8 Monty Eskew, Tarzan, Texas
Reserve Champion Ultra Female ORIGINS MISS BELLA 303L Kinsley Rhodes, Shepherd, Texas
Champion Breeders Herd: GKB Cattle, Desdemona, TX
Red Champion Produce of Dam: TAJO MS LEGENDS 204F5, Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX
Red Champion Breeders Herd: Tajo Ranch, Waller, TX, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, TX
Junior Female Divisions:
Heifer Calf Champion: CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14, Cleavie Allen, Crockett, TX
Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: KK MISS TRINA 157M3, Ali Tiemann, Brenham, TX
Junior Heifer Champion: GKB SQ AVEN 302L , Madelyn Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: TCR FLORA 302L14, Georgia Carrasco, Angleton, TX
Senior Heifer Champion: SB LARAMIE 924L16, Katherine Allen, Crockett, TX
Reserve Senior Heifer Champion: GKB TANKS LADY KESLEY 804L1, Monty Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Junior Red Female Divisions:
Red Heifer Calf Champion: MISS MS MARLEE 826M2, Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, TX
Red Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: RBF MS FRANCISCO 175M, Von Wilkerson, Spring, TX
Red Junior Heifer Champion: CLF MS FRAN 334L8, Monty Eskew, Tarzan, TX
Red Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: TJM BERNICE 826L, Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, TX
Red Senior Heifer Champion: GCC MISS LAMBORGHINI 225L, Elizabeth Brown, Houston, TX
Red Reserve Senior Heifer Champion: VSC MISS 786L2, Von Wilkerson, Spring, TX
Junior Ultra Female Divisions:
Ultra Heifer Calf Champion: RAFTER L MISS L JAY 157M2, Parker Wilson, Hempstead, TX
Ultra Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: CN MS TRIPLE CROWN 919M, Camille Quebedeaux, Mansura, LA
Ultra Junior Heifer Champion: ORIGINS MISS BELLA 303L, Kinsley Rhodes, Shepherd, TX
Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: KPKC MISS HOUDINI 231, Mady Johnson, New Ulm, TX
Ultra Senior Heifer Champion: -G- MISS AVIATO 343L, McAlester, OK
Press Release
For Immediate Release
CIRCLE F FARMS EXPANDS CATTLE OPERATIONS WITH ACQUISITION OF PHILLIPS RANCH REGISTERED BRANGUS CATTLE
Circle F Farms, a leading name in cattle ranching and agricultural innovation, is pleased to announce the successful purchase of Phillips Ranch Registered Brangus herd, one of the most reputable and well-established cattle operations in the region. This strategic acquisition is set to strengthen Circle F Farms' commitment to providing high-quality livestock and further enhance its presence in the cattle industry.
With the addition of Phillips Ranch impressive herd and bloodlines, Circle F Farms is excited to build on the legacy of quality and excellence in the Registered Brangus Division. The acquisition includes a select group of registered cattle, genetic assets, and ranching expertise that will complement Circle F Farms' current operations.
"This purchase marks an exciting new chapter in the growth of Circle F Farms," said Woody Folsom, Owner of Circle F Farms. "Phillips Ranch has long been recognized for its exceptional cattle and commitment to sustainability, and we are thrilled to carry forward that legacy. This acquisition enables us to expand our operations, enhance our breeding programs, and continue to offer the finest livestock to our customers."
The combined herds of Circle F Farms and Phillips Ranch will allow for improved genetic diversity and the opportunity to accelerate breeding programs aimed at producing livestock with superior traits. This acquisition also opens doors for Circle F Farms to extend its market reach to new regions and increase its production capabilities.
"Through this purchase, we are strengthening our ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality cattle," said Rob Singleton, Registered Brangus Division Manager at Circle F Farms. "The addition of Phillips Ranch genetics will enable us to offer even more competitive and exceptional animals to our customers."
Circle F Farms looks forward to serving their customers, new and current for years to come.
Visting their website at www.circleffarms.com for a full listing of their sales, inventory and much more.
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