Welcome to the 29th Annual Sunflower Genetics Production Sale!
On behalf of the entire family, thank you for considering Sunflower Genetics as your source of quality genetics.
And when I say, “on behalf of the family,” I truly mean the entire family. Sunflower Genetics is a family-owned and operated business, and agriculture is our way of life. As the business grows, so does the family. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed three new granddaughters; Avery, Sophia, and Lynlee and in just a couple of months, we’ll add Regan as our newest daughter-in-law.
Just as our family continues to grow, so does our commitment to producing the best genetics possible. When I first set out in the late 1970s to improve our small cow herd, I never could have imagined where we’d be today. The desire to build better cattle has never wavered, but the tools available have changed dramatically. AI was a game-changer, and now we have performance testing, embryo transfer, ultrasound, carcass data collection, genomics and who knows what’s next? With each calf crop, we see progress, and that only fuels our excitement for the next generation, both of our family and our cattle.
We’re proud to present this year’s offering, which we believe is hands down, the best set of bulls and heifers we’ve ever raised. We invite you to evaluate them for yourself, and we’re confident you’ll share the same opinion.
This journey has been exciting, but the best is yet to come. We’re honored and humbled to have so many friends and customers join us on the third Friday in March every year, and we truly appreciate your time and interest in Sunflower Genetics. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call, text, or reach out however works best for you.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
AUCTIONEERS
Jered Shipman (806) 983-7226
SALE DAY PHONES
Steve Gleason (Please do not call during sale) (785) 640-8060
Dr. Michael Dikeman, American Simmental (785) 770-2977
ACCOMMODATIONS
Numerous motels are located in Topeka (10 miles east) and Manhattan (45 miles west).
BULL FEEDING AND CARE PROGRAM
Feeding and care of bulls is available for $3/day. Insurance is advisable. Our best care will be used, however we take no responsibility for death loss.
ONLINE OR PHONE BIDS
If you are unable to attend the sale, we are going to broadcast the sale live on Live-Ag.com. Thus, making it possible to go online and bid during the sale. If you prefer to be on the phone contact us or a representative. Satisfaction guaranteed on sight unseen purchases.
SUNFLOWER BULL GUARANTEE
Each bull sold through the sale comes with a 4 year guarantee on semen and feet and legs. Each year following the sale he depreciates 25%. Refunds are issued in credit for upcoming sales. Details of guarantee next page.
LOT NUMBERS AND TAG COLOR KEY
Simmental - Yellow Angus - White SimAngusTM - Green
INSPECTION OF CATTLE
Cattle can be viewed at the ranch anytime before the sale.
SEMEN INTEREST
Sunflower Genetics LLC is retaining a 1/3 semen revenue interest. Buyer has full possession and 2/3 semen interest. In most cases this will have no impact on the buyer. We reserve the right to collect any bull for our in herd use at the buyers convenience. Our 1/3 interest would only come in to play if semen is marketed. In that case we are entitled to 1/3 of all revenue from semen sold. If you have any questions, please contact us before sale for further details.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The standard Terms & Conditions of the American Angus and Simmental Associations will apply. Copies will be available sale day.
INSURANCE
Will be available at the buyer’s option. It is highly recommended that cattle left at Sunflower be insured.
LIABILITY
All persons attending sale do at their own risk. Sunflower Genetics assumes no liability for property damage or accidents that may occur.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13600 SW 33rd Street
Dover, KS 66614
Directions
Sunflower Genetics is located south of I-70, west of Topeka and east of Manhattan. Take exit 346 (Carlson Rd) off of I-70 and go south 3.5 miles to 33rd street and go east. Lunch
Chili and potato soup will be served from 11:30 - 1:00. Bulls - Guaranteed- Ultrasounded- Semen Checked- Genomically Enhanced EPD- Parentage Verified- Tested BVD-PI negative- AM, CA and NH FreeHeifers - Exclusive bred heifer option- Sale Price + $500 -
All announcements from the auction block take precedence over the information printed in sale catalog. Mar.21.2025
We have always felt guaranteeing our bulls is a vital part of the business. Knowing a bull is a major investment, our guarantee makes sure you get your money’s worth. Each bull selling comes with our 4 year guarantee on semen and feet & legs. The 1st breeding season this also covers most problems associated with breeding cows. While we can’t cover every reason a bull is incapable of breeding your cows, we will work with you to make sure your cows are covered. In the event of a problem please notify us as soon as possible. More than likely, we will have bulls available to get your cows breed.
In the case you do have problems, we prorate the purchase price minus salvage value over 4 years. If a suitable replacement isn’t available, credit in upcoming sales will be issued.
1st Season Guarantee
Within the 1st breeding season, we cover most problems and injuries. However, death is not covered as insurance is available.
Years 2-4 Guarantee
This covers semen and structure problems associated with our breeding and development of the bull.
Example, in year 3 the bull doesn’t pass his semen check and your vet verifies he is in condition to have normally passed and doesn’t have an injury preventing him from passing. In this case, purchase price minus salvage value a 50% credit will be issued for upcoming sales.
In all cases, we don’t cover injury, disease, or negligence. A vet statement is required for credit.
Full details of guarantee will be available sale day.
INSURANCE
Insurance will be available sale day by AG Insurance. It is highly recommended that your purchases be insured. For more information contact Morgan Gleason at 785-633-2685.
FREE DELIVERY to KS, MO, AR, OK & NE
We try to make as many deliveries as we can in a timely manner however if you are in need of your bull shortly after the sale we suggest you loadout sale day or at your earliest convenience.
Thank you
EXCLUSIVE BRED HEIFER OPTION
We extend to you an opportunity to buy an open yearling heifer at our sale in the spring and turn her into a guaranteed bred heifer in the fall. For an additional $500/heifer, we are willing to keep the heifer through the summer and provide breeding and development services.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS
ONE BRAND - ONE PHILOSOPHY
Sunflower Genetics works with several herds raising bulls and or embryo transfer calves. These herds have the same standards and philosophies as SFG. Calves that meet our criteria are delivered at weaning and developed within our program. These bulls have to pass the same strict standards, just as ours to earn their brand.
Consequently some of the bulls may not have Sunflower Genetics listed as the breeder.
Sunflower principles
In 1981 when we sold our very 1st bull my Dad, Maurice Gleason, who had been in sales his entire life laid out what would be our master plan over the years. He explained business would be long lasting if we followed 3 simple rules. After over 40 years we still use those 3 rules in every decision we make.
PROVIDE SOMETHING THE CUSTOMER NOT ONLY NEEDS BUT, WANTS TO BUY.
This one is simple. Everyone needs a bull but wants more. We like to sell bulls to cattlemen that want more from their cowherd. More calving ease, more growth, more carcass traits, more maternal, more longevity and more customer service. Fewer problems = more family time and more financial reward.
NO SURPRISES.
When we first started selling bulls, they were red and white. When the market demanded black bulls Dad stressed, if someone wanted a black bull, they wanted black calves. Ever since, we have worked to make homozygous black cattle. Same with the polled gene. Today most are homozygous black and homozygous polled. We have worked to breed like to like to provide consistency in our genetics. The best surprise is no surprise.
THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.
The final but most important rule. We have been on both sides of this rule. It’s been said many times to treat customers the same you want to be treated. We feel we should treat you better. We believe very strongly in our genetics and love hearing great success stories. But we also want to hear if there are any issues that we can improve. Providing the best customer service is our goal. Our 4 year guarantee on feet and legs and semen, along with free delivery, care of cattle after the sale, our heifer breeding program, assistance in marketing your calves along with any other service we can help are all areas that we provide. We don’t want to just sell you a bull, we want to be a complete genetic source for years to come.
SFG Complete Genetic Package
01 Complete Performance Data
• Birth Weight
• Weaning Weight
• Yearling Weight
• Ultrasound Data
• Scrotal Measurements
• Breeding Soundness Exam
• Parentage Verified
• Genomic EPDs
02 Genomic Enhanced EPDs
The most reliable tool to asses the genetic value of a given animal compared to animals of similar breed composition.
03 Convenience Traits
• Disposition
• Structural Soundness
• Black and Polled
• Maternal Traits
• Calf Vigor
• Calving Ease
• Mothering Ability
• Udder Quality
04 Customer Service
• 4 yr Bull Guarantee
• Free Delivery to KS, MO, NE, OK & AR
• Consultation on Genetic Selection
• Nutrition & Pasture Management
• Marketing of your Valuable Calf Crop
• Assistance with other needs
05
06
Bred/Fed to Last
• Roughage based Diet for Optimum Gain
• Bulls fed to Grow, not get fat
• Large Pens for Exercise
• Bulls Handled with Ease
• Bulls Exposed to a Variety of Situations
- People, ATVs, Hot Wire
Backed by a Time Tested Cow Herd
• Cows Calve in Large Pastures
• Minimal Labor
• Utilization of Grazing Forages
-Spring, Summer and Fall
• Fed to Meet Nutritional Requirements
• Survival of the Fittest Theory
Genomic-Enhanced EPDs
At weaning time we gather tissue samples on every calf. That tissue sample is then sent in for genetic testing. Parentage conformation, color status, polled status, any genetic defeats, and genomically enhanced (GE) EPDs. GE EPDs help us provide you a more accurate, more predictable picture of what that bull is going to do for your cow herd. Understandably nothing replicates the real world when it comes to results but all of these steps help us to provide the most predictable genetics we can minimizing surprises.
“Using genomic-enhanced EPDs for selection of young breeding stock provides a level of precision and reliability that’s never been available to producers before.”
Bob Weaber Kansas State University
for DNA Testing per Trait
“In my daily interactions with our current Top Dollar Angus Feeding partners, and in conversations with new feeders exploring our program, one key point consistently stands out: feedlot owners and managers emphasize the NEED for healthy cattle that grow quickly and efficiently while producing high-quality carcasses with superior carcass weights, yields and marbling.
Sunflower Genetics has always been, and remains, committed to meeting these market demands. They provide their customers with proven genetics to address our feeder customer’s needs while positioning Sunflower Genetics customers for future success.”
Nathan Smith nate@topdollarangus.com (620) 546-4839
What is Top Dollar Angus?
Genetic certification of superior Angus feeder cattle is an idea whose time has come. The U.S. feeder cattle market doesn’t always distinguish the best Angus calves from generic black or red-hided feeder cattle.
Top Dollar Angus is the first and only certification program for commercial feeder cattle focused exclusively on Angus and Red Angus-based cattle with top 25% growth and carcass traits.
Their Mission:
To help commercial cow-calf and registered seed stock producers, who’ve invested in top-end Angus and Red Angus genetics, capture more value from their calf crops.
How does this benefit SFG customers?
“After years of feeding our steer calves we understand the added value that comes with quality genetics. By selecting bulls with the “Top Dollar” logo you unlock the ability to market your calf crop through the Top Dollar Angus program.”
Steve Gleason
For all of your farm and ranch insurance needs, and a full line of livestock mortality insurance options.
We will be available on sale day to discuss any of your bull insurance needs.
BULL INSURANCE
Angie Gantz (785) 224-6588
Contact Morgan Gleason
A G Insurance in Perry, KS
Office: (785) 480-9888
Cell: (785) 633-2685
morgan@aginsurance4u.com
Clint Tatum (785) 845-0905
Alex Johnson (785) 313-6292
FEEDLOT PERFORMANCE
Knowing that the end product merit of our genetics are not only important from an economic standpoint but also from an industry longevity standpoint. Cattle must not only be profitable but provide a nutritious, healthy and enjoyable eating experience for the consumer. For years we have selected cattle that not only excel in the pasture but in the feedlot and on the rail.
We believe every breeder should feed their steers out and collect carcass data. As a supplier of genetics to the commercial cowherds, a breeder who doesn’t feed cattle is doing a disservice to his customers. We have fed our cull steers for many years with great success. The last pen we fed gained over 4 lbs/d with a cost of gain better than the yard average. They were 100% choice and prime and 60% CAB yet still gathered premiums for yield grade.
Bull Development Program
Striving to have the bulls grow and express their potential, but not get fat, is our main goal in developing bulls for our customers. We do not want to buy over-fat bulls ourselves and do not feel you do either. Ideally, the bulls gain around 3 pounds a day. This is enough for comparison in the groups, but keeps the bulls from getting too fat. We know the bulls can gain more, but the race to have the biggest yearling weight or highest ADG is not as important as providing you with a bull that will last for many years and be a good investment for your cowherd.
Bulls are developed in pens that offer plenty of wide open space for the bulls to exercise. These pens are surrounded by high tensile electric fence.
Bulls are DEVELOPED in LARGE PENS
Trust in our program and take advantage of our 40+ years and counting experience of making SimAngusTM Genetics. Through the years we have gained valuable knowledge about what purebred genetics complement one another. We have first hand witnessed the advantage of heterosis and the complementarity of the Angus and Simmental breeds.
What is Heterosis?
• Mating 2 different purebred parents
• A genetic improvement of both parents
• Has eliminated purebreds in the plant, poultry & swine industry because they work.
Why Simmental & Angus?
• Breeds complement one another while having different strengths
• Both breeds have potential to be homozygous black
• Achieve maximum heterosis while not sacrificing consistency
• Combine 2 of the industries most powerful breeds
Guide to Heterosis
YEARS AND COUNTING
Explanation of Performance Data, EPDs and $Indexes
Definition of Terms
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels.
Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on 1st calf heifers.
Birth Weight (BW): Expressed in pounds and predicts the average difference that can be expected in an animal’s offspring compared to the average.
Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.
Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.
Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.
Milk (MM): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.
Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.
Color and Polled Status:
Homozygous: Sire all black or polled calves.
Carcass Weight (CW): Estimates average differences in carcass weight. Expressed in pounds at a given age endpoint.
Yield Grade (YG): Predicts differences in progeny carcass YG scores at 475 days of age.
Marbling (Marb): Predicts the average difference in USDA Quality Grade in an animal’s progeny, when compared to the progeny of another animal at a given age endpoint.
Back Fat (BF): Expressed in inches of back fat, a predictor in difference in inches of carcass back fat at 475 days of age.
Rib-eye Area (REA): Predicts the average difference in REA in an animal’s progeny, when compared to the progeny of another sire.
Heterozygous: Red calves may be sired by bulls, depending on the genetic color status of the cows.
Actual Birth Weight (Act. BW): Body weight measurement taken at birth.
Weaning Weight Ratio (WWR) & Yearling Weight Ratio (YWR): Weight ratios compare an individual to the rest of his or her contemporary group at a given time. Ratios are expressed as a number with 100 being average. Any animal above 100 performed better than the average calf in their respective contemporary group. ET calves and twins do not ratio for WW or YW.
Scrotal Circumference (SC): Scrotal measurements will be made available on sale day.
Calving
Ease…cattle that…GROW
Genetic trend for calving ease
Genetic trend for post-weaning gain
Sunflower Genetics EPD and Index trends over the last 10 years
SFG trends are represented by the gray line and breed avg. are represented by the orange line
Average Rankings for SFG Bulls
A Word on Selection Indexes
Simmental
TI—Evaluates sires use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.
API–Evaluates sires use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus firstcalf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.
What do I need to know before choosing the right index?
1. What kind of cow herd do I have/want?
2. How do I market my calves?
3. Do I retain my own replacement heifers?
4. What are my feed and labor resources?
5. Where do I want to take my cow herd/business?
Angus
$EN–Expressed in dollar savings per cow per year, based on a sires daughters. Takes into account lactation energy requirements and differences in mature cow size.
$M—Maternal Weaned Calf Value. Expressed in dollars per head. Predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning with the underlying breeding objective assuming that individuals retain their own replacement females within herd and sell the rest of the cull female and all male progeny as feeder calves.
$B—Beef Value. Expressed in dollars per carcass. Use if retain ownership of calves through the feedlot phase and market them on a carcass grid.
$C—Comined Value. Expressed in dollars per head. Combines $M and $B. Use if keeping heifers and retaining ownership of cull heifers and male progeny through the feedlot phase and market on a quality based carcass merit grid.
What selection index is right for my cow herd?
To keep it simple if you sell your calves at weaning and retain your own replacement heifers use these two indexes. If you value reproductive efficiency, longevity, calving ease and keeping feed resources to a minimum take into account API and $M when selecting your next bull.
If you sell all of your calves at weaning or retain ownership through the feeding phase use TI and $B. Rewards from selecting high TI and $B cattle will be evident when the calf crop goes to the rail and your check comes in the mail. These cattle generally speaking are built to run on a race track and in this analogy the pasture is a dirt road and the feedlot is a nascar speedway.
Ratios Help tell the whole story
As you have probably noticed, we have not put our weaning and yearling weights in the catalog. Two very simple reasons for doing this:
First, raw weights don’t tell the whole story.
How they compare to the contemporary group is what matters. Using a basketball game as an analogy, just because a team scores 80 points doesn’t mean they always win. The formula for winning isn’t just about how many points your team can score, its much more complicated than that. At this point, the deciding factor is how many points the opposing team scored. Contemporary groups work the same way, by answering how a given animal compares to the average of his or her group. Ratios, not the actual weights are used to calculate the EPDs. EPDs themselves are even more important than ratios.
Secondly, environment has a huge influence on a calf’s actual weight.
We know nutrition can push weaning weights up by several hundred pounds. We also know in our operation weaning weights can vary as much as 100 pounds from pasture to pasture. Then to further complicate matters, embryo transplant calves out of donor females are at the mercy of their recipient dam’s ability to raise a calf. Finding the best calves by simply using weights makes it extremely difficult to determine an animals true genetic value. Ratios show how the calf compared to the group and the environment he was raised in.
In the American Simmental Association, our average animal is well above average in almost every EPD trait. In API which is the All Purpose Index, our average animal is in the top 25% of the entire breed. Likewise in TI, which is more of a terminal index, our average animal is in the top 15% of the breed.
Lot 1 in every sense | Power bull from all angles
Lot 1 is reserved for the bull who stands out from the crowd, and man, oh man, does L3527 deliver. In every aspect of beef production, he’s a standout. It’s hard to decide what to mention first, his individual performance demands attention. With a 116 weaning ratio, 116 yearling ratio, 111 IMF ratio, 69 back fat ratio, and 108 ribeye area ratio, he excels across the board.
It’s rare to find a bull that adds growth, improves marbling, increases muscle, and reduces trimmable fat, yet this Homeland son defies the odds. Phenotypically, he stands out just as much. A true man among boys. He’s stout-made, with added dimension in every way; depth, thickness, and structural soundness.
Maybe best of all is his cow family, multiple generations of outstanding females that have consistently produced at the top end year after year. Needless to say, we believe L3527 deserves the attention of anyone looking to add profit in all segments of the business.
CLRS Homeland 327H - Reference Sire
BD: 8/30/23
GW SPARKY 369E
GW JAILBREAK 555J
GW MISS GPRD 038W
SFG GLOBAL F812
SFG QUEEN J1245
SFG QUEEN 9269G
Calving ease - maternal - weaning and feedlot performance
If you’ve followed our program for any length of time, you know we emphasize strong maternal cow families. We chose GW Jailbreak not only for his ability to combine calving ease, growth, and maternal traits but also because of his dam. She has raised multiple front-end bulls and herd sires at Gateway Simmentals in Montana and is still producing as a teenager, exactly what we want in our cows.
L3503 is a prime example of what Jailbreak brings to the table. This calving-ease bull, with added growth and carcass merit, has the potential to improve any bottom line. As a bonus, his young dam’s pedigree is stacked with the kind of cows that will keep all of us in business for years to come.
GW Jailbreak 555J - Reference Sire
LOT 3
Jailbreak-sired bull with impressive growth. Check out his 125 weaning ratio and 114 yearling ratio. He has the depth and thickness indicative of bulls that add pounds. We’re always focused on improving each generation, and L3523 is a great example of a young cow excelling.
LOT 4
A high-growth son of Jailbreak, ranking in the top 2% for weaning and top 1% for yearling growth. L3528 will sire calves that explode with extra pounds. In today’s market, that means serious added income for you. It’s exciting to breed your heifers to a calving-ease bull and still get top performance from their calves.
LOT 5
A calving-ease, maternal bull sired by Plus One, with a pedigree full of cow-making sires. Plus One, Chairman, and Hoosier all produce daughters your neighbors will stop to admire.
CHAIRMAN F8315
JERRI J1204
JERRI A09
LOT 7
Looking for a cow bull to add pounds in a complete package? L3537 is your bull. Thickness, depth, and stoutness best describe this Homeland son. Use him on your cows and count the dollars when you sell the calves.
EAGLE 6E
SFG GLOBAL F812
SFG KATHERINE H0224
SFG KATHERINE F8203
There’s not enough room to list everything L3547 can do for your herd. Simply put, he maintains calving ease, adds explosive growth, and produces daughters you’ll be happy to keep as cows. That’s all we really want.
L3537 Reg# 4400417 7
BD: 9/17/23 5/8 SM 3/8 AN
CLRS HOMELAND 327H
CLRS ALWAYS XCELLENT REDHILL 672X X004 231A
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
SFG BONNIE H0202
SFG BONNIE E112
Good-looking Firesteel 3017J-sired bull with extra stretch and length. He’s got the right pieces to help your calves sell at the top of the market.
We could go on and on about Homeland’s merits, but the simple truth is; you’ll love the calves every time you see them.
Homeland
out of a
Cut-bred cow that alone puts him on your shortlist if you want to add pounds while building a strong set of replacement heifers.
Proven mating - no guesswork
More impressive in person
The Jerri cow family strikes again. This Baldy, Cowboy Logic son, is truly a mating that flat-out works every time. You’ll love the bull the moment you see him for his striking looks but quickly realize he has a lot to offer the most discriminating cattleman. His individual performance is top notch, his EPD profile is outstanding, and his cow family is hard to beat. Matter of fact, a full brother, SFG Head Start, was our top-selling bull a few years ago to Ruby Cattle Company in Iowa. Ruby’s 2025 production sale was headlined by Head Start sons. Don’t miss this game-changing herd sire.
outstanding Pb out of the G04 donor
The first of many LCDR Reserve sons to sell today, this baldy bull is out of our G04 donor, who produced our high-selling bull in 2022. Diamond A Simmentals in Illinois have loved his calves. This baldy Reserve bull can do a great job for you.
HHS MR ENTOURAGE 867B
LCDR RESERVE 210J LCDR MS ECHO 43E
CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z
SFG ANDREA E36
SFG ANDREA W12
Solid black son of Reserve out of a Cowboy Cut dam. He has been a pen favorite for many who have walked the pens this winter. It makes sense when you combine his performance and phenotype.
9/17/23
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
SFG BEAUTY H26
SFG BEAUTY D26
This solid black Reserve bull is out of an upcoming Cowboy Logic cow that we have flushed in our ET program. L3540 gets better every day, and his young dam will be raising front-end bulls for years to come.
WS ALL-AROUND Z35
OMF EPIC E27
OMF TIME LESS B100
SFG QUEEN H0231
SFG
D22
We used Epic for several years, and he sired some of the best bulls we offered at those sales. His best attribute is showing up now, as his daughters are growing into beautiful cows with great udders, added fleshing ability, and the ability to raise the calves we all want.
Reg# 4400364
This Reserve bull is out of our C49 donor. We headlined the spring bulls last year with her Logic sons, and this pair deserves your attention. He is a full brother to Lot 20.
RESERVE 210J
MS ECHO 43E
Maternal sib to lots 19 & 20
MR ENTOURAGE 867B SFG ANDREA H0210
J1110
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
ANDREA D54
A blaze faced Reserve son, who is in the top 1% for both weaning and yearling weight. Use him to add more dollars to your bottom line.
KATHERINE D42
KATHERINE W31 HOOK`S BOULEVARD 41B Creation bull who was born a twin. He doesn’t ratio with the other bulls because of being a twin but would have done well.
full confidence in 3522L
DUAL REGISTERED
All of our Angus cattle are registered in both the Angus Association and the Simmental Association. Below are the ASA registration numbers for the Angus bulls if you would like to look them up on ASA Herdbook.
We thought enough of 3522L that we used him last fall. It makes sense when you consider the complete package. From looks, to genomics, to cow family, he has it all. Study his EPD profile and it’s easy to see. Top 4% calving ease with top 20% growth. That shows up in his top 10% Combined Index. His dam is a front pasture cow who’s ET sons lead off the spring Simmental division. Lot 25 needs considered by everyone regardless of if you have registered or commercial cows. His upside is limitless.
ben’s passion for angus cattle is taking shape
A couple years ago Ben bought some embryos out of Montana Ranch. 354L’s dam is a result of that investment. He is one of the most impressive bulls in the entire offering. He will get your attention with his impressive looks as he’s thick, correct and cool designed. His young dam is equally impressive. She’s the cow that everyone finds in the pasture. Take note of his performance as he gets better every day.
Deer Valley Rita 3816 - Grand Dam of lot 26
3525L Reg# 21055019
BD: 9/13/23
DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND
E&B RIVAL 175 E&B LADY PLUS 8180
STEVENSON ROCKMOUNT RX933
DA ROCKMOUNT ERISKAY 611
DA 1354 MISS ERISKAY B47
API 160 / TI 91. Check out this Rival sired bull’s combination of calving ease and growth. His dam has raised several top end bulls.
3501L Reg# 21054954
BD: 8/28/23
PB
TAHOE B767
CONNEALY GUARD RAIL 923E
QUEEN BABES OF CONANGA 870J
E&B PLUS ONE
SFG QUEEN 1201J SFG QUEEN D6201
API 165 / TI 90. Need more calving ease? This is your bull but he’s more than that. His young dam is off to a great start which is no surprise if you know the cows in her family.
3505L Reg# 21054966
9/3/23
TEHAMA UPWARD Y238
TEHAMA TAHOE B767 TEHAMA MARY BLACKBIRD Y684
SFG JILT 1202J SFG JILT 9266G GALAXY RAMP IT UP 6081
API 159 / TI 88. Combining two of our most trusted calving ease and growth pedigrees. Tahoe is a mainstay as is Ramp It Up when considering these two important traits. Haven’t discussed the great maternal of them.
3567L Reg# 21041511
10/18/23
AN
QUAKER HILL RAMPAGE 0A36
GALAXY RAMP IT UP 6081 GALAXY BLACKBIRD 2102
BARSTOW CASH
SFG PRINCESS 717E
SFG PRINCESS DIVA 551
API 149 / TI 88. Need better replacement heifers? Ramp It Up out of a Cash daughter of our 551 longevity Queen donor. Save every heifer. 10 years from now, you’ll see his value.
- FEET & LEGS
Fall Bull Management
The fall bulls have been managed drastically different than the spring bulls. Fall bulls were weaned in early April, grazed all summer and fed more of a grower ration this winter. Bulls are ready for heavier service and can handle more cows.
API 140 / TI 88. Really good bull that’s the natural calf out of the 111 donor. Good performance, good ultrasound and good cow family. What more can you ask for in a herd sire?
Ready to go to WORK
154 / TI 80. The last of the fall Angus bulls, and he’s a good one. We’ve spent years designing our genetics to be easy calving but still keep growth. Exactly what this bull does.
SFG GLOBAL F812
SFG MAGGIE J1225
SFG MAGGIE G9228
SimAngus Jailbreak bull that combines calving ease and growth. Born unassisted from a first-calf heifer, he went on to post above-average ratios for his growth traits. This is reflected in his well-balanced EPDs.
GW JAILBREAK
BCLR CASH
SFG ANDREA H0205
SFG ANDREA F8215
C820
This solid black bull with a white sheath will add pounds to your calves. Look at his ratios, and then examine his growth EPDs to consider how many dollars he can add to your calves.
WHERE COWS PAY THE BILL$
We had some Jailbreak bulls last year, and they were very well received. We think this set is even better. Let us know on March 21st what you think of them.
BD: 9/8/23 5/8 SM 11/32 AN 1/32 AR
GW SPARKY 369E
GW JAILBREAK 555J
GW MISS GPRD 038W
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
SFG BEAUTY J1211
SFG BEAUTY E53
Combination of Jailbreak and Cowboy Logic and from our Beauty cow family. Hard to go wrong with a pedigree loaded with great cows.
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
S F G THE PREACHER H0153
MILL BRAE PW KARAMA 7019
W/C EXECUTIVE ORDER 8543B
SFG KATHERINE G04
SFG KATHERINE W31
A Preacher son who is the natural calf from our G04 donor. Refer to Lot 15 to learn more about her. When you look at the total performance of this son, it’s easy to see why she found her way into our donor program.
SFG BANK NOTE E7307
SFG ANDREA
Depth and added muscle are typical of our Bank Note E7307 calves, and L3551 is no exception. L3551 was born a twin, so there are no ratios, which is a shame, as he has performed exceptionally well.
SFG QUEEN H0222
SFG QUEEN B01 BCLR CASH FLOW C820
Really good Ramp It Up SimAngus bull, who is out of a Cash Flow daughter of B01. B01 is recognized more as the dam of Cowboy Logic, The Judge, Chairman, Final Touch, and several other sons working for prominent herds.
Ramp It Up bulls
Another Homeland son who happens to be out of a Logic daughter of
SFG Banknote E7307 - Reference Sire
Galaxy Ramp it Up 6081 - Reference Sire
COWBOY CUT D6101
QUEEN H0220
QUEEN E7204
LBRS GENESIS G69
J1110
GALAXY RAMP IT UP 6081
SFG AUBREE F68
SFG AUBREE D41
Homeland son out of a Cowboy Cut dam. The pedigree is stacked with good-doing, high-performance genetics.
Creation bull out of a Ramp It Up cow. SimAngus genetics are popular because they add hybrid vigor, which contributes to the profitability of your cow herd.
LBRS GENESIS G69
SFG CASH 564C
SFG KATHERINE 7221E SFG KATHERINE 119Y
QUEEN
45. Creation sired bull who can add lots of good things to your herd. Look at his ultrasound data and a little fact his granddam was a former donor for us.
46. We purchased Bridle Bit Creation mostly to use on Angus cows to make SimAngus bulls. He has worked exactly like we planned.
Creation sired bull who is out of a really good cow. D78 raised one of our high selling bulls a few years ago.
9/8/23
Polled L3515 Reg# 4400467
3/8
SPARKY 369E
QUEEN J73
QUEEN D29 SFG IN THE GAME E7105
L3515 can add lots of value to his calves. Study his EPD profile, and you’ll find a very useful bull that can add a lot of value.
GW SPARKY 369E
GW JAILBREAK 555J
GW MISS GPRD 038W
RCR QUICK DRAW B65
SFG ELEANOR D86
SFG ELEANOR 021X
There’s always a calf that you admire from birth and get the adjusted weights and ratios back from the association and you scratch your head. This is the one. Admired every day and somehow the data says he’s below average. Can’t explain it but we feel confident, he can add value.
BANK NOTE E7307
Z06 BROOKING BANK NOTE 4040
SFG ANDREA F18 SFG ANDREA B08 HOOK`S BLUEPRINT 13B
Younger fall bull who’s dam has raised lots of really good ones over the years. 114 weaning ratio, 102 yearling.
We loved our Bank Note E7307 bulls ability to sire fleshing ability, slick hided, easy doing cattle and L3569 can do the same for you.
- The total package -
Wow best describes this impressive SimAngus bull. An easy find, this baldy Reserve son out of our 103J donor is a beast. Whatever dimension or term you want to describe a bull, he has it. Soggy, deep, thick, massive, and the list can go on and on. M402 really needs to find a home with someone that truly wants to make better cattle. His type will keep everybody in business for years to come. Maybe best of all is his dam. The combination of his massive phenotype and the maternal of the cow family makes him a serious herd sire.
Selling choice 2x on the K91 sons (57-59), we keep the 3rd!
These next 3 ET bulls are designed to be a different pedigree. Several years ago, Ben bought a donor at Gardner Angus with the intention of making bulls like these. Honestly didn’t realize how special K91 was until her data rolled in at GAR. Her 1st 4 calves there have averaged a 152 ratio on IMF! And that’s in a very competitive program. These 3 bulls have equally excelled. They are even more impressive when you study how they are built, their structure and their performance. We think they are truly building blocks to the next level of SimAngus genetics. M445 is probably the highest performance of the 3 bulls. We think enough of this set, that we want to use one of them ourselves. While they are all impressive, they have differences. Between all of us we go back and forth which one we like best. Therefore, we have decided to give you the opportunity to decide for us. We will offer choice of the bulls twice and we’ll keep the 3rd pick for us.
LADY
The best advice I
4 full brothers sired by Cowboy Logic out of the Pathfinder Angus donor Sam purchased at Benoit Angus. M405 has been a standout since birth. High performance and good maternal in one package.
You can’t go wrong with SimAngus bulls that are designed to add performance and still keep great maternal so you can reap the benefits of hybrid vigor for years to
Full brother to lot 64. Their dam came from Cow Camp as one the top selling females several years ago. This Cowboy Logic bull has added
Connealy Commerce - Reference Sire
R SUNBEAM
KCC1 EXCLUSIVE 116E
SFG QUEEN K05
SFG QUEEN B01
I need more room. Special bull with countless good points. Performance, phenotype, cow family and legacy. Same family as Cowboy Logic, The Judge, Chairman, Cowboy Way, Final Touch and the list goes on.
Light birth weight, performance and top-notch ultrasound in this Commerce SimAngus bull. You’ll love his added
and mass.
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SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
SFG MAXINA K31
SFG MAXINA G11
Twin to lot 72. Incredibly good SimAngus bull. Sired by Commerce he combines thickness, volume, style and herd bull presence. Well balanced EPDs that can improve almost every trait.
A R SUNBEAM
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
SFG MAXINA K31
SFG MAXINA G11
Twin to lot 71. Raised on a foster dam, M411 has done very well. Very similar to his brother he excelled on ultrasound scanning an incredible 6.57 IMF! What a pair of bulls for a young cow.
A R SUNBEAM
EPIC E27
SFG AUBREE K20
SFG AUBREE H27
Another Commerce sired bull who is out of an Epic 1st calf heifer. Same look, performance and genetic data has the previous paternal brothers.
A pen favorite. Big topped, easy fleshing well-made bull with solid individual data. His sire came from the Benoit Angus Ranch as our favorite Ashland bull in their 2023 production sale.
Hold your horses!
Our highest performing bull in the entire offering. A whopping 143 weaning ratio, 129 yearling ratio and excelled on ultrasound data as well. He scanned 105 on IMF with an amazing 120 rib-eye area ratio. Do you want acceptable calving ease, top notch growth, maternal and carcass? Stupid question, we each want it all and M438 is your bull.
3/1/24
BLACK HAWK 50B
EAGLE 6E HOOK`S CRYSTAL 1C
COWBOY CUT 5048Z
QUEEN G40
QUEEN B01
Blaze faced Eagle son out of our G40 donor who is a full sister to Cowboy Logic and etc. Good well balanced EPDs
Baldy Reserve son of our G04 donor. He has a full brother selling in the fall division. His dam has done a great job and we have even flushed a daughter of her. Watch for those calves starting in 2026.
LCDR
867B
210J LCDR MS ECHO 43E
ERIXON BITTEN 203A
SFG QUEEN J24
SFG QUEEN D46
This baldy Reserve son has added growth and performance. He’s thick topped and long bodied. Similar theme as his granddam is a full sister to Logic.
SFG COWBOY LOGIC D627
J12
SFG
A29
Health Care
3 Months of age
Alpha 7 (blackleg, somnus and pinkeye) and intranasal Inforce 3
Pre-weaning
Bovi Shield Gold One Shot and Alpha 7
Weaning
Bovi Shield Gold 5 and poured with Dectomex
Semen Check or as Yearling Heifer
Typical of the Reserve sons, M452 has added frame and stretch. He excelled in every step that data was collected.
Star faced bull who is long bodied, bigger framed and has good growth EPDs.
Preg Guard Gold FP 10, poured with Cydectin and Tested for PI BVD
Cowherd
Pre-Breeding
PregGuard Gold FP 10, poured Dectomex or Cydectin
Preg Check
Poured with Dectomex or Cydectin
A Word on Trich
All bulls selling are Virgin bulls and should not be at risk. However, if your state regulations require bulls greater than 12 months of age be tested negative prior to entry, bulls will be held and tested prior to delivery.
INCREDIBLE POWER AND FUNCTION COMBINED WITH IMPRESSIVE PROFILE ON PAPER
- ANGUS BULLS LIKE HIM ARE HARD TO FIND -
83 lots into the sale and this may be my favorite bull. Stars galore on his notes from the evaluation scoring alley. A bull that literally does absolutely everything great. Type, kind, performance, data evaluation, genomics, cow family, presence and the list could go on for a long time. I really don’t know anything I’d change about the bull other than to make sure he is out breeding cows instead of standing here.
Full brother to lots 83 & 85. Big bodied bull with added length, width and size. Similar to his brothers, 453M brings exceptional value to table.
Check out the growth and carcass EPDs on this Crossfire bull. His dam is quickly becoming a favorite and will be back in the donor pen. Extra size and length helps him achieve top 1% weaning growth. CONNEALY
462M
Connealy Commerce - Reference Sire
Sale day photos by Jesse Bruner
WS PROCLAMATION E202
LBRS GENESIS G69
LBR DIANA D69
CONNEALY BALANCE
SFG QUEEN 602D
SFG QUEEN 408B
We used some Genesis to make some higher growth SimAngus bulls and it worked well. They will add pounds and carcass quality to your calves and don’t be afraid to keep heifers.
BANK NOTE 4040
Another Genesis sired ½ blood bull with added growth and carcass quality. He
more depth and thickness to add value.
CHLOE 108J
CHLOE 607D
When we make ½ blood bulls we like to use some of our better Angus cows. Pathfinder cow family.
We study each bull in an alley individually to score on many traits including muscle, volume, look, structure, disposition and ease of handling. The Genesis bulls have almost identical notes for each one. Uniformity.
Genesis out of an older cow that excels every year. Like all the brothers he’s thick topped, deep bodied and in a high-performance package.
GENESIS G69
J1110
LADY PLUS 908 E&B
Thank you Dakota Brown for all your help throught the year!
When someone calls asking for a really good bull late in the catalog, this will be one of my 1st choices. A bull that every day looks better and better. His notes have several stars.
A Creation sired bull out of a really good Consensus Angus cow. He has
and
VERSATILE SET OF SIMANGUS
TEHAMA PATRIARCH F028
CCR BEDROCK 5171J CCR MS 2073 COWBOY 5171C
SFG BONANZA G948
SFG KATHERINE J41
SFG KATHERINE 913G
2/15/24
GW SPARKY 369E
GW JAILBREAK 555J
GW MISS GPRD 038W
SFG COWBOY WAY NS G959
SFG QUEEN J50
SFG QUEEN 525C
Check out M433’s weaning and yearling ratios then look at his top 1% weaning and yearling EPD. Imagine how many dollars that can add to your check come sale day.
CCR Bedrock 5171J - Reference Sire
We love our Jailbreak bulls for their added growth along with being thick, high volume bulls that simply weigh more than you think. Best of all, the Jailbreak cows look great.
CCR BEDROCK 5171J CCR MS 2073 COWBOY
SFG COWBOY CUT D6101
SFG MEADOW QUEEN J60
SFG MEADOW QUEEN 627D
I know it sounds like a broken record, but the Bedrock bulls are very consistent. We could pull the tags and guarantee you’d never know whose who.
You could say I found a an outlier; this Bedrock bull has a white sheath. Otherwise, same bull as the previous group.
HILL RAMPAGE 0A36 SFG QUEEN F100
SFG
Finally, found a Bedrock that is a little different. A smaller framed bull with more calving ease but otherwise same bull.
Z230
SFG QUEEN 125Y
Our Ramp It Up SimAngus bulls have been very popular for many years. Easy to understand why when you see lot 112. This may be one of the thickest topped bulls in the sale with lots of growth.
HILL RAMPAGE 0A36 SFG TOP MAXINA A16
TOP GRADE 018X
In her prime the A16 progeny were staples in the front of the catalog. Interestingly, this is one of the highest API bulls in the entire sale. Look at his ratios and study his EPD’s from end to end. Very useful bull.
QUAKER HILL RAMPAGE 0A36
SFG PENNY
Pounds pay big in today’s market and bulls like M478 will sire extra pounds. 122 weaning and 117 yearling ratio. 118 IMF ratio and still a bigger ribeye at 119 ratio!
GBS BR JESSICA 11J C G JESSICA 3E SFG BEDROCK E788
Another Innovator bull with outstanding ratios in every trait. Not many bulls excel in every trait let alone have the phenotype to also add quality to his calves.
Nice SimAngus bull who excelled in almost every measured trait. The Innovator bull was one of our high selling bulls a few years ago that the Gleason Bros in southeast KS gathered up because of his individual performance and flawless phenotype.
¾ sib to lot 117. Innovator is out of the same cow as several of our present donors that we are building on for the future. Bull does seem to be a little more excitable and may need extra attention when handling.
Preacher sired bull
J72
QUEEN 702E SFG COWBOY WAY NS G959
Preacher bull with good ratios and growth EPDs. M472 is a more excitable bull that may need extra attention when handling.
Reserve ½ blood bull out of a really good cow. The biggest downfall of ET is sometimes a calf is at the mercy of his receipt dam. The case here. He’s better than he appears.
Nice made longer bodied bull. 3017J was selected at Cow Camp a few years ago for his balanced EPD profile and the fact his flush brothers were an impressive group.
Calving ease! Need a bull that you don’t need to rush home from the kids (in our case grandkids) activities, this is your best choice.
Good younger bull with great performance. Look at his ratios for every trait and compare it to his EPDs.
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We try to make as many deliveries as we can in a timely manner however if you are in need of your bull shortly after the sale we suggest you loadout sale day or at your earliest convenience.
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Opportunity knocks. The only reason you would have this opportunity is because of ET. We calved several full sisters this spring, have several more bred for fall and have several more in our keeper pen and still have some embryos froze from this mating. It is still a hard decision to let go of a definite donor prospect! Her full sisters look great with beautiful udders and have the front pasture look. Study her EPD profile and cow family and take advantage of this opportunity.
BD: 3/4/24 PB SM
HOOK`S BLACK HAWK 50B
HOOK`S EAGLE 6E
HOOK`S CRYSTAL 1C
CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z
SFG QUEEN G40
SFG QUEEN B01
Full sister to our spring leadoff bulls. She should also be in our keeper pen but we would like to share some of our best future genetics. We actually have 7 full sisters that are born around 1st of February and M54 was born around 1st of March. Check out her 6.35 IMF! Not really surprising as her dam, scanned a whopping 8.61 on IMF and her natural heifer calf had 8.42 IMF. Simply put, do you want to raise cattle that can grow, make great cows and have the potential to add marbling to reap the premiums offered in today’s cattle market, M54 has to be on your short list.
BD: 2/26/24 1/2 SM 1/2 AN
HHS MR ENTOURAGE 867B
LCDR RESERVE 210J LCDR MS ECHO 43E
E&B PLUS ONE
SFG PRINCESS 103J
SFG PRINCESS 905G
Black
Not sure where to start on this fancy Commerce sired heifer. Commerce worked very well for us to add not only performance but really sired eye appealing calves. She is built exceptionally well. She’s long fronted, well balanced, very sound and still has ample thickness and depth. We believe she could wear a halter but end up in your donor pen.
1/25/24 3/8 SM 5/8 AN
CONNEALY COMMERCE AVIRA OF CONANGA 814R G A R SUNBEAM
We extend to you an opportunity to buy an open yearling heifer at our sale in the spring and turn her into a guaranteed bred heifer in the fall. For an additional $500/heifer, we are willing to keep the heifer through the summer and provide breeding and development services. The $500 fee includes feed, pasture, labor, heat synchronization, Artificial Insemination, and exposure to one of our heifer bulls. All heifers will be
managed the same as we manage our keeper heifers and exposed to the same clean-up bulls. The payment of $500 covers all cost up until October 1st. Heifers not pickedup or delivered by that date are subject to additional charges.
One of my favorite heifers. Truly a cow prospect she’s soggy, deep, easy fleshing, thick from end to end and has the look of being a bull producing machine. Her dam has the same look as the cows did before her. We’ve kept every Jailbreak daughter to this point, and I saw M18 the other day and regret offering her for sale. Buy her before I change my mind.
The 1st of several Bedrock heifers. Like their bull mates they are a very consistent set of heifers with many good traits to offer. Study the heifers hard as we’ve never let go of this many front end heifers.
Registered in both the Angus and Simmental, ultrasound data and genomic EPDs in both databases. The groundwork has been layed.
The leadoff Angus heifer is special. Not much more needs said. Sired by Commerce and out of really good Rockmount cow. Interestingly, she raised our high selling heifer last year and this one is just as good.
411M Reg# 21147602
BD: 2/20/24 PB AN
G A R SUNBEAM
CONNEALY COMMERCE AVIRA OF CONANGA 814R
STEVENSON ROCKMOUNT RX933
SFG QUEEN 614D
SFG QUEEN OBJECTIVE 823U
IMF: 4.85/72 • BF: .23/ 85 • REA: 11.4/94.
Unique best describes this Angus heifer. A few years ago we were looking for an Angus bull to add performance, herd bull presence and from a good cow family. Ben found the Ashland 257 at Benoit Angus. He was the leadoff Ashland bull that day along with his flush brothers. He fit the bill perfectly. We were excited for what he could do for us but unfortunately broke his back so this is his only calf crop. Too bad as the calves are really good.
Ramp It Up has been our go to Angus bull for calving ease, performance, carcass quality and the ability to make good cows. This is his last calf crop and he will be missed. The next 3 heifers are great examples of what he sired. Take advantage of the chance to add them to your cow herd.
MAKE THE NEXT GENERATION BETTER WITH HETEROSIS
See page 11 for more detail
VIDEOS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
Sort through the videos on the website and/or come walk through the pen they won’t disappoint.
WHERE COWS PAY THE BILL$
LBRS GENESIS G69
BRIDLE BIT CREATION J1110
BRIDLE BIT MISS F838
EF COMMANDO 1366 BD: 3/5/24 1/2 SM 1/2 AN
SFG ELEANOR 726E
SFG ELEANOR 021X
fall Bred heifers
New this year! We have decided to add a bred heifer division to the sale. These heifers were bred as if we were to keep them in our herd. They were AI bred then exposed to a clean up bull, most were with SFG Rival 3522L who sells as lot 25!
