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Lot

55

Full Sister to Lots 54 & 55

FFG Ruby 2034 top selling Red Angus heifer calf in our November female sale

FFG RED EAGLE 2031

RED U-2 RIFF 1213C

EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194

TJS SARABEL A174

C-BAR COLT 121Y

PIE RUBY 5513

PIE RED RUBY 4094

RED U-2 RECKONING 149A

RED U2 OPHELIA 370W

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 147

TJS LONE STAR S663

TR COLT 45 UT806

C-BAR STONY W928

PIE DEEP CREEK 120

FFG RED EAGLE 2035

Red Angus Yearling | Jan 19/22 | Reg# 4642263 | 100% AR

RED U-2 RIFF 1213C

EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194

TJS SARABEL A174

C-BAR COLT 121Y

PIE RUBY 5513

RED

U-2 RECKONING 149A LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 147

PIE DEEP CREEK 120

54 ADG CW GM HPG ProS BW STAY WW YG YW Marb DMI REA Milk Fat CED CEM HB ME 0.13 25 94 41 -4 12 99 41 42 99 -0.2 15 80 57 58 0.07 59 53 80 0.16 82 97 1.74 0.14 76 47 21 0.02 89 51 12 7 61 41 45 11 69 89 EPD % Rank EPD % Rank BW AdjWW 84 678

55 ADG CW GM HPG ProS BW STAY WW YG YW Marb DMI REA Milk Fat CED CEM HB ME 0.21 28 64 32 9 12 96 41 30 99 -0.6 11 74 88 63 0.09 42 64 96 0.15 53 97 1.74 0.03 76 72 21 0.01 89 26 10 6 82 74 21 11 96 89 EPD % Rank EPD % Rank

FFG RED EAGLE 2104

RED U-2 RIFF 1213C

EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194

TJS SARABEL A174

WCR UNCHAINED 3332A

PIE BOTEET 6428

PIE BOTEET 001

RED U-2 RECKONING 149A

LOOSLI RIGHT

The Red Eagle sire group is new for us and I have been extremely pleased with their performance. 2104 posted a weaning ratio of 111, and his Unchained dam is one of my favorite cows when it comes to hoof and udder quality.

Ffg Propulsion 2122

57

MS GINNIE 6019-2057

WILLOW ST678

The only son of the red-hot new bull BB Propulsion has been a standout all year long. I’m a fan of the extra muscle shape and extension in these cattle, and couldn’t help but put this bull toward the front of the catalog.

He was one of the heaviest weaning bulls of the group with a ratio of 116. I’d expect this explosive growth bull to work great on mature cows.

Ffg Energize 2081

Red Angus Yearling | Jan 26/22 | Reg# 4642229 | 100% AR

BIEBER CL ATOMIC C218

BIEBER CL ENERGIZE F121

BIEBER CL ADELLE 575D

BIEBER LET’S ROLL B563

FFG ADELLE 096

BIEBER ADELLE 588D

ANDRAS FUSION R236

BIEBER DATELINE 308Y

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120

BIEBER ADELLE 297Y

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

BASIN PRIMROSE 2043

BIEBER SPARTACUS A193

BIEBER ADELLE 311Y

AdjWW

2081 Kicks off the Energize sire group with a bang. His pedigree is as good as it gets at our ranch and his data is impressive. When it comes to heifer bulls these Energize sons are the real deal.

His BW to YW EPD spread is off the charts and his carcass traits are within the top 10% of the breed.

FFG ENERGIZE 2105

Red Angus Yearling | Jan 31/22 | Reg# 4642243 | 100% AR

BIEBER CL ATOMIC C218

BIEBER CL ENERGIZE F121

BIEBER CL ADELLE 575D

BIEBER LET’S ROLL B563

FFG GOLDRIB 039

FFG GOLDRIB 759

ANDRAS FUSION R236

BIEBER DATELINE 308Y

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120

BIEBER ADELLE 297Y

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

PIE OPTIMISM 5235 BASIN PRIMROSE 2043

5515

The Energize/ Let’s Roll mating combination was a big success for us. 2105 is a slam dunk heifer bull that still has plenty of power and punch.

Yet again, he has an impressive Birth to Yearling spread and each of his indexes rank him with some of the breed’s elites.

FFG

BIEBER CL ENERGIZE F121

Lot 61

These low birth weight Energize sons are all peas in a pod! Big bodied, rugged, and good footed, Energize semen is currently hard to come by, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to bring these highly sought after genetics to your herd.

One of the lowest actual BW bulls of the sale at 60lbs with a ratio of 84.

FFG

Lot 62

2088 has the look of a herd bull, and a pedigree that is built to last. Our Draft pick daughters are doing a great job in production and I’d highly recommend lot 61 as a maternal sire.

The lowest BW EPD bull of the sale ranks within the top 2% of the breed.

FFG GRINDSTONE 2115

LEACHMAN PLEDGE A282Z

HXC GRINDSTONE 9908G

HXC ALLEGIANCE 5502C HXC 605D

5231

SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON

HXC

PIE

LSF

TPIE JULY DALLES 813 62 ADG CW GM HPG ProS BW STAY WW YG YW Marb DMI REA Milk Fat CED CEM HB ME 0.3 39 9 7 57 12 16 34 127 8 2 19 97 11 74 0.02 10 25 121 0.43 8 45 1.62 0.4 65 8 31 0.01 9 31 8 5 97 91 70 6 21 68 EPD % Rank EPD % Rank

It’s hard for me to contain my excitement for the HXC Grindstone sire group! They are some of the stoutest bulls we have ever raised. The 2115 bull really stands out with extra body shape, bone, and chest width. He is the kind of young sire that I’m sure will leave a lasting mark on a cow herd.

His EPD profile bolsters numerous traits within the top 10% of the breed, and his data is highlighted by his top ranking adjusted weaning weight and a 117 weaning ratio.

FFG

His picture speaks for itself! This up headed bull is explosive in his top shape and commands everyone’s attention that has been through the offering. If you pay attention to the bottom side of his pedigree you will notice both he and 2115 go back to our original herd bull PIE Optimism 5235. These 3/4 brothers could bring some punch to a cowherd needing extra performance.

His outstanding ProS Index of 128 highlights his balanced set of figures

These Grindstone sons are just my kind. 2165 and 2042 are ET sons of our 6131 donor that has set the bar around our ranch for fertility and maternal function, she has been able to maintain a 364 day calving interval on 5 natural calves all while being flushed each of the last 2 springs. I’d strongly recommend these brothers to anyone looking to improve the maternal performance and consistency of their cow herd.

Lot 64 stands out with a STAY EPD that ranks within the top 10% of the breed.

Lot 65

Ffg Grindstone 2042

Red Angus Yearling | Jan 21/22 | Reg# 4665203 | 100% AR

HXC ALLEGIANCE 5502C

HXC GRINDSTONE 9908G

HXC 605D

MUSHRUSH IMPRESSIVE CN U216

PIE YOCIA 6131

PIE YOCIA 1243

LEACHMAN PLEDGE A282Z

HXC 100Y

SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON

HXC 905W

BUF CRK LANCER R017

MUSHRUSH CANDICE LT R238

PIE GET WESTERN 4061

PIE YOCIA 6359

These Grindstone sons are just my kind. 2165 and 2042 are ET sons of our 6131 donor that has set the bar around our ranch for fertility and maternal function, she has been able to maintain a 364 day calving interval on 5 natural calves all while being flushed each of the last 2 springs. I’d strongly recommend these brothers to anyone looking to improve the maternal performance and consistency of their cow herd.

Lot 65 is suitable for use on heifers with a -3 BW EPD.

Lot 66

Another Grindstone out of a PIE Optimism 5235 daughter that stands out in terms of performance. This long bodied bull is impeccable in his feet and leg structure and combines it all with an eye catching look.

Pay attention to his outstanding EPD profile that boasts breed leading figures for CW and REA

FFG GRINDSTONE

Lot 67

2120

Red Angus Yearling | Feb 08/22 | Reg# 4642219 | 100% AR

HXC ALLEGIANCE 5502C

HXC GRINDSTONE 9908G

HXC 605D

PIE SAGA 6341

FFG GOLDRIB 974

FFG GOLDRIB 759

EPD % Rank EPD % Rank

LEACHMAN PLEDGE A282Z

HXC 100Y

SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON

HXC 905W

LSF SAGA 1040Y

PIE BOTEET 2132

PIE OPTIMISM 5235

HB ME

ProS BW STAY

74 6

15 66

67 GM HPG

56 12

17 44

CED CEM

130 6 1.8 20

8 4

96 95

97 4

WW YG

71 0.12

14 80

YW Marb

114 0.43

17 45

0.27 46

23 2

DMI REA

1.58 0.28

61 21

Milk Fat

24 0.02

61 64

2120 was a favorite among the judging teams that visited throughout the winter. His dam is an ideal Red Angus female with a perfect udder.

His outstanding in ProS figure ranks within the top 6% of the breed. That figure lends to his potential as an all-around herd bull that will balance both terminal and maternal aspects of the business.

Lot 69

Red Angus Yearling | Feb 05/22 | Reg# 4642187 | 100% AR

GRINDSTONE 9908G

We round out the sire group with a high growth bull that brings some extra pay weight to the table.

BIEBER

LET’S ROLL B563

Bieber Let’s Roll has been one of the most consistent sires we’ve used in our AI program throughout the last few years. The bulls are always growthy and stout, and his daughters are rising to the front of our herd. With just one look at 2111, you’ll see that consistency. He is one of the biggest bodied, easiest fleshing, and smoothest balanced bulls of the pen.

He’s a maternal gem that ranks in the top 25% for BW, and top 1% for both STAY and HB.

FFG LET’S ROLL 2137

BW AdjWW 70 646

Red Angus Yearling | Feb 15/22 | Reg# 4642207 | 100% AR

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

BIEBER LET’S ROLL B563

BASIN PRIMROSE 2043

BIEBER GLADIATOR C386

BIEBER SUSIE 265F

BIEBER SUSIE 226B

BIEBER ROOSEVELT W384

BIEBER TILLY 399W

BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912

BASIN PRIMROSE 0854

BIEBER SPARTACUS A193

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

BIEBER LAURA 158W BIEBER SUSIE

2137’s Gladiator dam has done a tremendous for us, her first calf was the top selling Red Angus bred heifer in our 2021 female sale. This young Let’s Roll bull is sure to carry the torch especially for those looking to improve the maternal strength of their cow herd. Along with his maternal strength, he pairs a top 20% BW EPD with both REA and CW figures that rank within the top 10% of the registry.

FFG LET’S ROLL 2125

Red Angus Yearling | Feb 10/22 | Reg# 4642211 | 100% AR

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

BIEBER LET’S ROLL B563

BASIN PRIMROSE 2043

LSF SRR TAKEOVER 5051C

FFG PAN ANN RUBY 813

PIE PAN ANN RUBY 5288

BIEBER ROOSEVELT W384

BIEBER TILLY 399W

BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912

BASIN PRIMROSE 0854

LSF TAKEOVER 9943W

LSF RR SYRINGA U8044 X0331

LSF TBJ LUMBERJACK 2801Z

PIE PAN ANN RUBY 2183

The maternal strength of this sire group continues to shine. It’s tough to find easy fleshing and efficient red angus cattle that still have enough growth and power to go with it, but I believe these Let’s Roll sons are the best at bridging the gap. Lot 71 ranks in the top 1/3 of the breed for both BW and WW EPD’s and offers REA that lands in the top 4%.

FFG LET’S ROLL 2103

Ffg

We may have saved the best for last! Just like his mother, 2103 is as big ribbed, wide based, and stylish as we have to offer. He fits our maternal focus as well as any bull in the sale.

His top 1% STAY and HB figures place him in a league of his own.

A younger 6341 son that always catches my eye. The Saga cattle have been really good to us, especially from a longevity perspective.

He ranks in the top 8% for STAY and ratioed 102 at weaning.

2140’s dam has raised some of our very best including a top selling Hard Drive son several years ago, and countless daughters that have been retained in the herd. His Sire 6341 is one of the best herd bulls we’ve owned.

You can expect plenty of growth from this mating along with moderate calving ease.

FFG SAGA 2184 PIE SAGA 6341

SAGA 1040Y

BOTEET 2132

2184 is another high performing Saga son that has the potential to add some extra stretch to your calf crop.

His top 5% CW and REA EPD’s lend to his potential as a terminal sire.

ProS ..... Profitability and Sustainability is an all-purpose index that predicts average economic differences in all segments in the beef supply chain. This index is a combination of the breeding objectives modeled in the HerdBuilder and GridMaster selection indexes. In this index, replacement heifers are retained from within the herd and all remaining progeny are fed out to slaughter and sold on a quality-based grid. Traits included in this index include calving ease, growth, HPG, STAY, Mature Weight, Dry Matter Intake and carcass traits. The resulting index is expressed in dollars per head born (Index/High Value).

HB ....... HerdBuilder is a maternal selection index that predicts the economic differences of animals for traits that are important from conception through weaning. Expressed as dollars per head born, HB is calculated based on the scenario that bulls are mated to heifers and cows, replacement heifers are retained and all remaining progeny are marketed at weaning. Traits included in the HB index include Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Mature Weight, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability (Index/High Value).

GM....... GridMaster is a selection index that predicts the average economic difference of non-replacement calves through the post-weaning phase of production. GM places selection pressure on growth, feedyard performance and carcass traits. Expressed as dollars per head born, GM is calculated based on the scenario that progeny are fed out to slaughter and marketed on a quality-based carcass grid. Traits included in GM include Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye Area (Index/High Value).

CED Calving Ease Direct predicts differences in the percent of calves born unassisted out of 2-year-old dams. (Percent/High Value)

BW Birth Weight predicts differences in actual birth weight of progeny. (Pounds/Low Value)

WW Weaning Weight predicts differences in 205-day weaning weight. (Pounds/High Value)

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The Husker sons rarely disappoint. 2215 goes back to one of our original Pieper cows that has maintained a flawless production record.

2215’s strong carcass EPD’s consistently Rank near the top 1/3 of the breed

YW Yearling Weight predicts differences in 365-day yearling weight. (Pounds/High Value)

ADG Average Daily Gain predicts differences in weight gain between 205 and 365 days of age. (Pounds/High Value)

DMI Dry Matter Intake predicts differences in daily feed intake as measured in a feedlot during the post-weaning period. (Pounds/Low Value)

MILK Milk predicts differences in weaning weight attributed to the milking ability of the animal’s daughters. (Pounds/High Value)

ME Maintenance Energy predicts the difference in maintence energy requirements. (Mcal per Month/Low Value)

HPG Heifer Pregnancy predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to conceive and calve at 2 years of age following exposure to breeding. (Percent/High Value)

CEM ...... Calving Ease Maternal predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to calve unassisted as 2-year-old heifers. (Percent/High Value)

STAY Stayability predicts differences in the ability of an animals’ retained daughters to remain productive in the herd – calve every year – through 6 years of age. (Percent/High Value)

MARB Marbling predicts differences in marbling score – amount of intramuscular fat measured at the 13th rib. (Marbling Score Units/High Value)

YG Yield Grade predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade, which is calculated using CW, REA and Fat. (Yield Grade Units/Low Value)

CW Carcass Weight predicts differences in actual hot carcass weight. (Pounds/High Value)

REA Ribeye Area predicts differences in square inches of ribeye area measured at the 13th rib.(Square Inches/High Value)

FAT Fat predicts differences in the depth of backfat measured between the 12th and 13th ribs. (Inches/Low Value)

A Longer aged Saga son that has the extra maturity to go out and cover big country.

Another older fall bull with outstanding REA and YG figures. His sire Bieber Hard Drive, has treated us very well throughout the years.

FRANK

Tahoe 1023

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 17/21 | AAA Reg# 20196579

TEHAMA UPWARD Y238

TEHAMA TAHOE B767

TEHAMA MARY BLACKBIRD Y684 FRANK BLACKCAP912

ANSWER 0035

Black Angus Two-Year-Old

We are kicking off the two year old division with a bang! Lot 79 is an outstanding heifer bull candidate that goes back to one of the best donor cows in our program. His maternal grandmother 4042 has raised many of the up-and-coming females in our herd.

Take note of his top 2% CED, $M, and $W EPD’s. Those are some of the figures we prioritize in our program.

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Feb 04/21 | AAA Reg# 20196756 FRANK EXCLUSIVE 1084

1004 is one of the stoutest two year old bulls we have ever sold. He’s packed full of red meat and rib from end to end. His sire Musgrave Exclusive has been one of the most consistent bulls we’ve used and I’d expect the same results from lot 80.

He’s a great spread bull that goes from the top 35% for CED and BW, to the top 10% for growth EPD’s.

Another stout Exclusive bull with extra punch. The 528 cow shows up in a lot of our pedigrees and I would expect this son to carry the torch for productivity. The Silver cow line is one of our favorites when it comes to fertility, feet, and udders!

FRANK TRUE NORTH 1017

82

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 13/21 | AAA Reg# 20196558

S A V RAINFALL 6846

SQUARE B TRUE NORTH 8052

ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209

S A V PIONEER 7301

PAR BLACKCAP 704-PIONEER 358

PAR BLACKCAP 533-1407-704

COLEMAN CHARLO 0256

S A V BLACKCAP MAY 4136

CONNEALY CONSENSUS

ELBASTA OF CONANGA 9703

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 S A V BLACKBIRD 5297

The True North sire group is one of my personal favorites, and the 1017 bull puts all of my favorite traits in one package. He’s impeccable on his feet and legs, long bodied, and balanced in his look.

Extremely reliable heifer bull, ranking in the top 1% for CED and BW while recording an actual birth weight of 72 lbs.

FRANK TRUE NORTH 1053

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 28/21 | AAA Reg# 20196553

FRANK TRUE NORTH 1041

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 23/21 | AAA Reg# 20196504

SQUARE B TRUE NORTH 8052

Awesome genetic potential available in the 1053 bull. His mother is a beautiful 7 yr old Broken Bow daughter that has a 364 day calving interval on 5 head. There aren’t many calving ease bulls available that are as stout as lot 84.

His top 2% BW EPD comes with extra carcass merit that is highlighted by a top 10% Marb. EPD.

Another Calving ease True North son out of a very good young TEX Playbook daughter. If you are looking to improve the maternal strength of your herd, we couldn’t offer a more reliable pedigree.

The True North cattle are noted for improving feet, Lot 83 ranks in the top 5% for Angle EPD.

FRANK

True North 1057

Square

85

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 29/21 | AAA Reg# 20196550

S A V RAINFALL 6846

SQUARE B TRUE NORTH 8052

ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209

EXAR REMEDY 0522B

SANDPOINT BLACKCAP 7171

SANDPOINT BLACKCAP 9457

COLEMAN CHARLO 0256

CONNEALY CONSENSUS S A V BLACKCAP MAY 4136 ELBASTA OF CONANGA 9703

6EM3 OF 4L1 EMBLAZON

A V FINAL ANSWER 0035

This Maternal brother to lot 29 is just my kind. He’s up headed, masculine, and quick to grab your attention with his muscle shape.

He’s another top 1% CED and BW bull with extra scrotal.

Frank Capitalist 1119

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Feb 17/21 | AAA Reg# 20196764

FRANK TRUE NORTH

Black Angus Two-Year-Old | Jan 30/21 | AAA Reg# 20196556

This proud fronted Capitalist 316 grandson is one of the eye-catching bulls in the pen. His dam may be the prettiest cow we own, she’s beautiful headed, perfect uddered, and ideal footed.

Another heifer bull candidate ranking in the top 1% for CED EPD.

Contrary to his growth figures, 1060 is one of the bigger outlined and higher performing bulls of his sire group.

Aside from his potential as a heifer bull, he boasted an actual weaning weight of 813 LBS.

Frank Powerball 1012

| AAA Reg# 20196765

We round out the black 2 year old offering with a very rugged Raven Powerball son. You’ll be hard pressed to find a calving ease bull with as much muscle shape and power as 1012.

He ranks in the top 1% of the angus population for CED, BW, and CEM EPD’s.

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