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Sire: BOE Garth Dam: Treb Miss Who Paddy (WMW x Paddy O'Malley) DOB: 3.16.18 • BW: 83 lbs THF PHAF Reg #: AMAA 491206
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I really should just be quiet about the weather; we really don’t have much to complain about, but there really isn’t anything to brag about, either. I have a feeling we will be paying for this nice weather! The first day of Expo in Iowa, with a print deadline looking me straight in the face, my computer charger decided to quit. So, Anthony Peoples and I went on tour around town to find one. After we accomplished that, we landed at The Waterfront in West Des Moines. Most of you that know me, realize that Sushi is probably a little too exotic for me. As I would tell you, I don’t like slimy stuff and if I can’t look at it and identify what it is, I probably am not eating it. That is the problem with Sushi. Well, just for Anthony I did try it. Let me just say that I’m pretty darn sure that I will not be ordering Sushi anytime soon. I sure wouldn’t want to make a shortage of it for you folks that like it. Iowa Beef Expo food: the way I see it, it is a two-stop shopping center for food. You have your choice of Campbell’s
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fast food pizza, sandwiches, chicken strips in the Bull Pen or, as I call it, Campbell’s slow food located off the foyer that better fits my needs. They have meat loaf dinners, roast beef dinners, and vegetable beef soup with potatoes and veggie’s and a place to sit and eat it. This year, the Campbells were honored as Friends of the Iowa Winter Beef Expo. I personally want to say thank you to the Campbells for all the years of feeding me. You all know some of the smallest things in life really impress me, and I was very impressed at the Holiday Inn downtown town during Expo week. I hit the motel restaurant and not being real hungry, I decided to try a cup of corn chowder soup. It sure isn’t on my usual diet but darn that was good! From what I can tell, it has corn, potatoes, onion, and a hint of bacon. Ol’ Mike was plum happy with that soup. Light, but heavy, nice flavor, and darn sure hit the hunger spot. Once again, this year during the start of each day at Iowa Winter Beef Expo we say thanks to our military by playing The National Anthem over the sound system at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Unlike some of our professional sports people; everyone, and I mean everyone, stops to remove cover and out of respect stay at attention until its done. It doesn’t matter where they are at the time it starts; in middle of the road, leading cattle in from tie outs, they all stop to pay respect. I personally want to say I’m impressed and very proud of everyone for their patriotism. As always, please keep our military and their families in your thoughts and prayers. God Bless
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Banks want them to go since this current backdrop looks like ‘Deflation’ instead of ‘Inflation’.
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You’ve heard of the Three Musketeers? Well, this month’s column will also focus on a different kind of ‘Three Musketeers’. I allude to three of the biggest and major commodities in the world. We are talking about Crude, Copper and Cattle. The Central Banks of the world, including our own U.S. Federal Reserve have admitted that their inflation targets are not being met and that there is more to do. You may be wondering why do we want inflation if it just eats away at our families purchasing power every few years? Good question that would be since the purchasing power of your dollars has collapsed since the early 80’s when massive deficits began so that we could bring Gorbachev to his knees so that he would take down the Berlin Wall. The Wall is down and Gorbachev is almost 90 years old and obviously no longer in power, yet the budget deficit is now a staggering 1 Trillion Dollars and the total debt is about 23 Trillion dollars and no one knows how it will be paid back.
Suffice it to say that hedging your family and ranch interests may be critical for several months and maybe even a few years if Trump misses the mark by a just a few electoral votes in November. Few hard working old fashioned capitalists here in the Midwest can wrap their mind around the idea of a socialist named Sanders being the President of the United States, yet polls show it ‘might’ happen. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen and Trump pulls it off lest the rights of little babies and livestock producers be impacted in a dramatic way. Mr. Trump has got to get more ambassadorial and more presidential fast to see moderates come into the fold once again. You’ll also see in charts below that the Fat Cattle and Feeder Cattle are in trouble in the big picture, or at least a few months. Hedging may make the difference for you. Please contact Michelle White here at our Board of Trade office at 312.756.0931 for more information.
Bottom line? The Central Bankers around the world are desperately trying to achieve inflation to somehow make the world economic engine fire with higher compression but it is not working. You’ll see in the triple chart window below that the month of February brought sharp reversals down in Cattle, Copper and Crude Oil. It is probably safe to say that these three markets are going the opposite way the Central
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INFLUENCE X DENIRO X PACKER 201HB, 51GM, 16CE, -2.5BW, 65WW, 100YW, 16MILK, 0ME, 12HP, 9CEM, 17ST, 0.54MB, 0.34RE, $10,380PRO, $32RAN
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X-PORTER X TAKEOVER X NEW CHAPTER ORACLE X HOBO DESIGN X RIBEYE NO WORRIES X KINGMAKER X TAKEOVER 145HB, 52GM, 13CE, -3.1BW, 65WW, 100YW, 10MILK, -2ME, 217HB, 51GM, 15CE, -1.2BW, 73WW, 113YW, 20MILK, 0ME, 178HB, 51GM, 16CE, -4.9BW, 57WW, 96YW, 29MILK, 0ME, 17HP, 3CEM, 10ST, 0.72MB, 0.39RE, $16,901PRO, $81RAN 16HP, 8CEM, 18ST, 0.54MB, 0.25RE, $11,987PRO, $32RAN 19HP, 8CEM, 13ST, 0.69MB, -0.06RE, $13,626PRO, $65RAN
WATCHMAN X BRUTE FORCE X EXPECTATION WATCHMAN X EXT 5233 X SIGNATURE WATCHMAN X TYSON X EPIC R397K 264HB, 52GM, 18CE, -2.7BW, 66WW, 107YW, 30MILK, 3ME, 219HB, 50GM, 20CE, -3.6BW, 68WW, 110YW, 21MILK, 5ME, 234HB, 51GM, 16CE, -2.9BW, 72WW, 115YW, 21MILK, 1ME, 16HP, 12CEM, 22ST, 0.39MB, 0.31RE, $14,260PRO, $46RAN 16HP, 13CEM, 17ST, 0.47MB, 0.25RE, $18,345PRO, $84RAN 17HP, 11CEM, 19ST, 0.38MB, 0.49RE, $13,225PRO, $56RAN
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KF Treasure 9122
KF Ascension 9123
KF Leverage 9032
KF Whitlock 9076
AAA# 19589558 7.42 adjusted IMF, 1.43 MB EPD
AAA# 19586863 83 WW EPD, 145 YW EPD, 295$ C
AAA# 19586843 211$ B, 331$ C
AAA# 19586878 101 WW EPD, 173 YW EPD
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Sire: SydGen Enhance ADJ WWT 856 ADJ YWT 1320 BW 2.2 WW 88 YW 155 $W 102 $B 189 $C 313
Sire: Connealy Mainstay ADJ WWT 853 ADJ YWT 1491 BW 1.2 WW 67 YW 128 $W 69 $B 155 $C 247
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Lot 24 2K Southern Charm 1439 – 19518931
Sire: BUBS S. Charm ADJ WWT 896 ADJ YWT 1538 BW 3.1 WW 82 YW 132 MARB 1.01 $W 93 $B 184 $C 315
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The Deppe Family Dennis, Jennifer, Julia & Jaden Deppe 2004 Casper Ave. | Waverly, Iowa 50677 Call or text Dennis: 319-239-1824 Andy Joos: 641-777-4949 | Chad Gotto: 563-599-3932 deppeangus@yahoo.com | www.deppeangus.com
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Sires represented: Bubs Southern Charm AA31 | HA Cowboy Up 5405 | Barstow Cash SAV Renown 3439 | LD Capitalist 316 | 3F Epic 4631 | Basin Excitement Basin Payweight 006S | ...and other Top AI Sires!
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Group average Birth Weight (+1.8) to Yearling Weight (+120) EPD spread!
PROGRESS THROUGH TESTING Reports: Deppe Angus has 5 of the top 11 Final ADG bulls at Midland Bull Test - Group 1 (333 bulls) and 5 of the top 10 Interim ADG bulls over all breeds in both the Bloomfield and Kirkwood Test.
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Bull Evaluation Data The consignments for this year’s “ICA Symbol of Excellence Sales” are fastly approaching the conclusion of their data collection period. With the Bloomfield and Kirkwood testing stations having the halfway mark in their rearview, off-test data collection is on the horizon. The Knoxville Sale test station reached the halfway point on January 30, 2020. Off-test weights, ultrasound imaging, and breeding soundness exams are scheduled to begin mid-February at Amstutz Cattle and Kirkwood Community College. Once the off-test data is collected, the top 75% of consignments will then be chosen to sell in their respective “ICA Symbol of Excellence Sale”. The Bloomfield Sale will be held on March 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. This year, 24 Senior Yearling Bulls and 43 Spring Yearling Bulls have been consigned to the Bloomfield Sale. The Kirkwood Sale will take place on April 17, 2020 at 6 p.m.with 35 head of Spring Yearling bulls consigned representing a number of breeds. Lastly, the Knoxville Sale will be held May 1, 2020
at 6 p.m. The Knoxville sale has 79 head of spring yearling bull consignments.
an average weight of 1,015 pounds, and an ADG of 3.52 pounds per day.
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Knoxville Spring Yearling Bulls The interim weights were collected on the Knoxville Spring Yearlings were weighed at Werner Family Angus on January 1, 2020. The group averaged 852 pounds with an ADG of 3.52 pounds per day.
Bloomfield Senior Yearling Bulls The interim weights for the Bloomfield Senior Yearling Consignments were collected on December 26, 2019 at The Tippie Beef Center (Kirkwood Community College). The group had an average weight of 1,387.5 pounds, and an ADG of 4.43 pounds per day. Bloomfield Spring Yearling Bulls The interim weights for the Bloomfield spring yearling consignments were collected on December 30, 2019 at Amstutz Cattle in Bloomfield, Iowa. The group had an average weight of 1,020 pounds, and has an ADG of 3.25 pounds per day. Kirkwood Spring Yearling Bulls The interim weights were collected on December 30, 2019 on the Kirkwood spring yearlings at Amstutz cattle. The group had
September Privately Tested Bulls The interim weights for the September Privately Tested Bulls were taken at Amstutz Cattle on December 30, 2019. The group had an average weight of 1,025 pounds and an ADG of 3.81 pounds per day. November Privately Tested Bulls The interim weights for the November Privately tested bulls was taken on January 1, 2020 at Werner Family Angus. The group had an average weight of 913 pounds, and an ADG of 3.52 pounds per day.
Feedlot Forums Members of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are invited to attend several free and low-cost educational events, including Cow Calf and Feedlot Forums, each year. In January, ICA hosted three successful forums. ICA staff and leaders were able to interact, network and give updates on topics to over 200 producers. Along with industry updates, attendees learned more about topics such as risk management, 2020 cattle
market outlook, cow nutrition and calf health and visited with industry reps about the latest products and services they are offering. We’ll be on the road again with two more forums hosted across eastern Iowa in March. There is no cost to attend and a complimentary meal is provided. In addition to the educational topics, these events are a great way to network with industry representatives at the tradeshow!
March 10 - New Hampton Chickasaw County Event Center 301 N Water Ave, New Hampton 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. March 11 - DeWitt Clinton County Fairgrounds Auditorium 328 East 8th Street, DeWitt 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Topics: Adaptive use of EID’s Panel, 2020 Market Outlook
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Benton County Cattlemen stand up for Beef How would you react if you heard on the nightly news that your local school district was moving towards a plant-based menu? That’s exactly what happened on Jan. 8, when two eastern Iowa news stations reported that Benton County schools were interested in plant-based meals for nutritional and environmental reasons. The stories stemmed from a food-service training held in the district that day. The training was funded by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS is not affiliated with local humane societies, but is a large, national organization working to eliminate animal agriculture. And their “Forward Food” program is one way they influence institutions to decrease meat consumption. The news stories featured HSUS staff promoting myths about beef production and nutrition. Word spread quickly, and local leaders contacted the Iowa Cattle Industry Headquarters (ICA and the Iowa Beef Industry Council) for assistance. ICA and IBIC staff provided the Benton County Cattlemen with facts information on beef’s environmental impact and nutritional value. Within 48 hours, the beef industry leaders met with the Vinton-Shellsburg superintendent to find out more about the training, its intentions, and the school’s plans for its meal program. The Benton County Cattlemen also attended a Vinton-Shellsburg school board meeting, reiterating their support for beef as part of a balanced school lunch program. The cattlemen read a statement, saying, “On behalf of the Cattlemen of Benton County, I would like to express our
frustration and dismay that a workshop promoting the preparation and serving of meatless meals was conducted last week at Vinton-Shellsburg High School… Especially troubling is the fact that the workshop was sponsored and presented by the Humane Society of the United States, a well-known animal rights activist group whose mission is to entirely eliminate the use of animals for food, research, clothing or entertainment. One of their key strategies is to target young people and incrementally change their belief systems, which they tried to do right here with our own school districts in Benton County.” According to Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock, the district was unaware that the food service training would have an emphasis on “meatless meals,” believing instead that it would be focused on making meals from scratch. Since meeting with the county cattlemen, Hainstock released a statement saying, “Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has no intention of implementing a meatless meals effort within our food service program. We are disappointed the Humane Society of the United States gave the impression we are; we do not plan to continue a relationship with them.” The Benton County Cattlemen have also attended school board meetings for Union Community Schools and Center Point-Urbana, with plans to attend Belle Plaine and Benton Community in the coming weeks. ICA sent the schools this letter: The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is proud to stand firm in support of beef as part of a balanced school lunch program. Beef and beef farmers are the target of
well-funded, devious campaigns to eliminate animal agriculture under the guise of environmental stewardship, animal welfare and health concerns. The beef community has worked for decades to decrease their impact on the environment, and advances in genetics and technology have led U.S. farmers to be the most efficient in the world. Although global statistics on greenhouse gas emissions are often used, only 3.7% of U.S. emissions come from cattle. Transportation, on the other hand, accounts for 28% of emissions in the U.S. There are nearly 250 beef farmers in Benton County alone, and over 25,000 in the state of Iowa. These farmers work hard every day to ensure that their animals are comfortable and well-cared for. They are active members of their communities who support local businesses and volunteer in local organizations, often representing several generations on the family farm. The product these farmers raise is, quite frankly, amazing. Not only is it delicious, but one three-ounce serving of lean beef provides 25 grams of protein and 173 calories. You would have to eat almost 2 cups of black beans, for a total of 329 calories, to consume the same amount of protein. Beef also provides nutrients that are vital to growing children, including B vitamins, which help maintain brain function, and zinc, which is essential for the immune system. To put it simply, beef is irreplaceable in the diet. It is great tasting, easy to incorporate into kid-friendly meals, and healthy. The victims of this activist attack are not only the members of the beef community, but the children who would be denied beef’s nutrition. On behalf of Iowa’s beef community, we urge the schools in Benton County to reaffirm its support for beef as an important part of a balanced school lunch program.
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consigned by Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa selling to Jerry Lee, Columbia, Mo. and Chris Schick, Decatur, Ill. for $26,000. The Gelbvieh Sale earned second High-Selling Female honors at $9,500. Lot 25, JGPG Lady Granite 8215F consigned by JGP Gelbvieh, Lathrop, Mo. sold to Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill. This year’s High-Selling Bull came from the Angus Sale. Lot 88, Plum Creek Insight 8233 consigned by Plum Creek Angus, Algona, Iowa sold for $13,000 to Bennett Farms, Richland, Iowa. Second High-Selling Bull honors were
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claimed by the Simmental Sale. Selling for $10,500, Lot 56, Longs Came to Play consigned by Long’s Simmental, Creston, Iowa sold to Williams Bros. Simmentals, Milan, Mo. The 11th Annual Donors on Ice Sale held Friday evening kicked off the weekend events. Congratulations to the High-Seller Live Lot A, JSC Lucky Lady 34B consigned by Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa for $27,000. 270 embryos averaged $1,256. Live lots, embryos and semen lots sold for gross sales of $463,558.
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At the 44th Annual Iowa Beef Expo, 252 consignors from 11 states sold 501 lots to buyers from 19 states and Canada for gross sales of $1.38 million at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Consignors brought an outstanding offering that garnered top dollars from buyers nationwide. Congratulations to the Simmental Sale with High-Selling 2020 Female and Third Overall Top-Selling Female in the history of the Iowa Beef Expo - Lot 74, Black Satin 3559G
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Sunday, February 9, 2020 Auctioneer: Al Conover Sale Manager: Iowa Angus Association Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 8 Total Sale Gross: $266,700 Total Number of Lots Sold: 91 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 85 Total Live Lot Average: $3,029 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 39 • Gross: $137,250 • Average: $3,519 Total Females Sold: 46 • Gross: $120,250 • Average: $2,614 Total Number of Embryo Lots Sold: 5 • Gross: $7,800 • Average: $1,560 Total Number of Flush Lots Sold: 1 • Gross: $1,400 • Average: $1,400
HIGH-SELLING ANGUS BULL $13,000 – Plum Creek Insight 8233, Lot 88 Consigned by: Plum Creek Angus, Algona, Iowa Sold to: Bennett Farms, Richland, Iowa HIGH-SELLING ANGUS FEMALE $7,000 – C/C Blackbird 904, Lot 9 Consigned By: Garrett Coffland, Blairstown, Iowa Sold to: Randy Hamilton, Preston, Minnesota
CHAROLAIS SALE RESULTS
Monday, February 10, 2020 Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout Sale Manager: JWC Marketing Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 11 Total Sale Gross: $148,350 Total Number of Lots Sold: 55 2/3 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 55 2/3 Total Live Lot Average: $2,665 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 23 2/3 • Gross: $69,150 • Average: $2,923 Total Females Sold: 32 • Gross: $79,200 • Average: $2,475
HIGH-SELLING CHAROLAIS BULL $5,250 – LaFraise Rolling Stone ET, Lot 1 Consigned by: LaFraise Farms, Flanagan, Illinois Sold to: Grandview Farms, Hanover, Illinois HIGH-SELLING CHAROLAIS FEMALE $5,600 – LaFraise Easton 218, Lot 30 Consigned By: LaFraise Farms, Flanagan, Illionis Sold to: Brianna James, Searsboro, Iowa
GELBVIEH SALE RESULTS
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Auctioneer: Phil Schooley Sale Manager: Justin Vehige Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 3 Total Sale Gross: $70,900 Total Number of Lots Sold: 32 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 25 Total Live Lot Average: $2,610 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 6 • Gross: $13,350 • Average: $2,225 Total Females Sold: 19 • Gross: $51,900 • Average: $2,732 Total Embryo Lots Sold: 4 • Gross: $2,550 • Average: $638
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Total Flushes Sold: 1 • Gross: $2,600 • Average: $2,600 Total Semen Lots Sold: 2 • Gross: $500 • Average: $250
HIGH-SELLING GELBVIEH BULL $3,100 – DTD Mr Dykstra 300G, Lot 13 Consigned by: Dykstra Family Cattle, Morrison, Illinois Sold to: Kevin Ireland, Trenton, Missouri HIGH-SELLING GELBVIEH FEMALE $9,500 – JGPG Lady Granite 8215F, Lot 25 Consigned By: JGP Gelbvieh, Lathrop, Missouri Sold to: Casey Martin, Oregon, Illinois
HEREFORD SALE SALE RESULTS
Wednesday, February 13, 2020 Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout Sale Manager: Stout Auction Service Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 7 Total Sale Gross: $161,250 Total Number of Lots Sold: 56 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 56 Total Live Lot Average: $2,879 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 28 • Gross: $84,700 • Average: $3,025 Total Females Sold: 28 • Gross: $76,550 • Average: $2,734
HIGH-SELLING HEREFORD BULL $5,750 – Perks 126 Mandatory 9011 ET, Lot 24 Consigned by: Perks Ranch, Rockford, IL Sold to: Cole Cunningham, Peoria, IL HIGH-SELLING HEREFORD FEMALE $5,250 – PAW 601D Shyne On Gem 926, Lot 66 Consigned By: PAW Livestock LLC, Pleasantville, IA Sold to: Tim Schanbacher, Newhall, IA
LIMOUSIN SALE RESULTS
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Auctioneer: Col. Sonny Booth Sale Manager: Iowa Limousin Association, Ann Vorthmann Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 5 Total Sale Gross: $70,450 Total Number of Lots Sold: 26 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 25 Total Live Lot Average: $2,762 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 15 • Gross: $41,950 • Average: $2,797 Total Females Sold: 10 • Gross: $27,100 • Average: $2,710 Total Embryo Lots Sold: 1 • Gross: $1,400 • Average: $1,400
HIGH-SELLING LIMOUSIN BULL $3,600 –RMKR Gilbert 930G, Lot 14 Consigned by: Bosch Farms, Indianola, Iowa Sold to: Timothy Pacna, Fairfield, Iowa HIGH-SELLING LIMOUSIN FEMALE $5,700 – SCAS Gemma 986G ET, Lot 20 Consigned By: Super C Limousin, Altoona, Kansas Sold to: Brad Christensen, Adel, Iowa
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QUALITY... NO MATTER WHAT COLOR Offering a high caliber set of sons from these breed leading sires to enhance predictability and uniformity in your next calf crop. Charolais Sires: LT Patriot, LT Venture, LT Landmark, RBM Fargo, WC Milestone Simmental Sires: Hook’s Black Hawk, Koch Big Timber, Hook’s Eagle, CCR Cowboy Cut, W/C Relentless
Schrader’s Integrity 9122G / AICA# M925119 / BD 3-2-19 Sire: WC Milestone 5223 P Dam: Schrader’s Ms Distance 4203B. (LT Long Distance 9001) Schrader’s Turning Point 992G / AICA# M928593 / BD 2-10-19 Sire: WC Milestone 5223 P Dam: TR Ms Rhinestone 4564B (RBM TR Rhinestone Z38)
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MAINE-ANJOU SALE RESULTS
SALERS SALE RESULTS
MINIATURE HEREFORD SALE RESULTS
SHORTHORN SALE RESULTS
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Auctioneer: Jon Schaben Sale Manager: Jim Opperman Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 5 Total Sale Gross: $58,650 Total Number of Lots Sold: 22 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 22 Total Live Lot Average: $2,666 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 11 • Gross: $31,500 • Average: $2,864 Total Females Sold: 11 • Gross: $27,150 • Average: $2,468 HIGH-SELLING MAINE-ANJOU BULL $10,000 – BSC Freedom 147F, Lot 2X Consigned by: Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, Iowa Sold to: Beauprez Land & Cattle, Byers, Colorado HIGH-SELLING MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE $5,000 – SDD GiGi 1G, Lot 15 Consigned By: Doug & Diana Sampson, Nevada, Iowa Sold to: Paige Rickels, Monticello, Iowa Sunday, February 9, 2020 Auctioneer: Al Conover Sale Manager: Conover Auction Services Total Sale Gross: $42,630 Total Number of Lots Sold: 22 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 18 Total Live Lot Average: $2,233 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 6 • Gross: $14,200 • Average: $2,367 Total Females Sold: 11 • Sale Gross: $24,800 • Average: $2,255 Total Number of Steers Lots Sold: 1 • Gross: $1,200 • Average: $1,200 Total Number of Semen Lots Sold: 4 • Gross: $2,430 • Average: $608 HIGH-SELLING MINIATURE HEREFORD BULL $4,000 – RJTNT 618 Willy, Lot 21 Consigned by: RJTNT Farms, Lawler, Iowa Sold to: Zachariah Sullivan, Urbandale, Iowa HIGH-SELLING MINIATURE HEREFORD FEMALE $4,000 – RHH Sally, Lot 25 Consigned By: Rolling Hills Herefords, Blakesburg, Iowa Sold to: Rulon Carlisle, Amalda, Utah
RED ANGUS SALE RESULTS
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout Sale Manager: Iowa Red Angus Association Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 6 Total Sale Gross: $136,050 Total Number of Lots Sold: 56 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 35 Total Live Lot Average: $3,137 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 16 • Gross: $53,900 • Average: $3,369 Total Females Sold: 19 • Gross: $55,900 • Average: $2,942 Total Number of Embryo Lots Sold: 15 • Gross: $18,575 • Average: $1,238 Total Number of Flush Lots Sold: 1 • Gross: $1,300 • Average: $1,300 Total Number of Semen Lots Sold: 5 • Gross: $6,375 • Average: $1,275 HIGH-SELLING RED ANGUS BULL $6,500 – TLC Fight Night 1025F ET, Lot 27 Consigned by: TLC Livestock Services, Rushford, Minnesota Sold to: Campbell Creek, Dunnegon, Missouri HIGH-SELLING RED ANGUS FEMALE $5,200 – CBCB Serabelle 205G, Lot 3 Consigned By: CB2 Cattle Co., Brooklyn, Iowa Sold to: Sara Penzenstadler, Chisago City, Minnesota
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout Sale Manager: Bittersweet West Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 6 Total Sale Gross: $46,500 Total Number of Lots Sold: 22 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 22 Total Live Lot Average: $2,114 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 8 • Gross: $18,200 • Average: $2,275 Total Females Sold: 14 • Gross: $28,300 • Average: $2,021 HIGH-SELLING SALERS BULL $2,600 – WPS BP Gunsmoke G124, Lot 24 Consigned by: Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, Iowa Sold to: Kenneth Keith, Cainsville, Missouri HIGH-SELLING SALERS FEMALE $4,600 – CLK Gianna 910G, Lot 7 Consigned By: K4 Cattle Co, Hereford, Texas Sold to: Roger Olson, Williston, North Dakota Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Manager: Cagwin Cattle Service Total Sale Gross: $66,735 Total Number of Lots Sold: 35 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 31 Total Live Lot Average: $2,128 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 5 • Gross: $16,750 • Average: $3,350 Total Females Sold: 26 • Gross: $49,200 • Average: $1,892 Total Number of Semen Lots Sold: 4 • Gross: $785 • Average: $197 CO-HIGH-SELLING SHORTHORN BULL $5,000 – Studer’s Gangster 11G, Lot 1 Consigned by: Studer Shorthorns, Creston, Iowa Sold to: Dale Springman, Wilmont, Minnesota CO-HIGH-SELLING SHORTHORN BULL $5,000 – DRM Bourbon 908, Lot 5 Consigned by: Mitchell Family Shorthorns, Waverly, Iowa Sold to: Chanda Sunderman, College Springs, Iowa HIGH-SELLING SHORTHORN FEMALE $3,600 – Gilman Party Doll 98F, Lot 8 Consigned By: Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Iowa Sold to: Brandon Eads, Trenton, Missouri
SIMMENTAL SALE RESULTS
Monday, February 10, 2020 Auctioneer: Jon Schaben Sale Manager: Dwyer Cattle Services Number of States Cattle Sold Into: 9 Total Sale Gross: $315,725 Total Number of Lots Sold: 83 Total Number of Live Lots Sold: 82 Total Live Lot Average: $3,806 Total Number of Bulls Sold: 51 •Gross: $189,300 • Average: $3,712 Total Females Sold: 31 • Gross: $122,800 • Average: $3,961 Total Number of Embryo Lots Sold: 1 • Gross: $3,625 • Average: $3,625 HIGH-SELLING SIMMENTAL BULL $10,500 –Longs Came to Play, Lot 56 Consigned by: Longs Simmental, Creston, Iowa Sold to: Williams Bros. Simmentals, Milan, Missouri HIGH-SELLING SIMMENTAL FEMALE $26,000- Black Satin 3559G, Lot 74 Consigned By: Jeff Paulsen, Preston, Iowa Sold to: Jerry Lee, Columbia, Missouri and Chris Schick, Decatur, Illinois
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selling 150 13-15 Month old bulls & our 10 best confidence Plus yeArling heifers
19196960 - E&B Plus One
19519500 - E&B Plus 928
full brother to Plus one. he sells! Connealy Confidence Plus x E&B Lady 1023 Precision 936 CED 9 / BW .7 / WW 63 / YW 119 / MILK 25 / CW 53 MARB .54 / RE .88 / FAT .013 / $M 67 / $W 69 / $B 157 / $C 271
Confidence Plus x E&B Lady 1023 Precision 936
two full brothers sell!
. Plus One was our high selling bull last year going to Tailor Made Genetics, Montana & Byrd Cattle Co., California. . A full sister to Plus One that was raised at Benoit Angus was sold at auction for $200,000 in the Spruce Mountain sale in Co. . A 10% revenue-sharing semen interest was sold for $100,000 at the most recent National Finals sale in Las Vegas.
19522024 - E&B Treasure 951
19527958 - E&B New Addition 998
MGR Treasure x E&B Lady Plus 628 CED 3 / BW 3.1 / WW 84 / YW 162 / MILK 27 / CW 78 MARB 1.10 / RE .84 / FAT .039 / $M 68 / $W 80 / $B 196 / $C 322
E&B New Addition 608 x E&B Lady Sure Fire 7194 CED 5 / BW .6 / WW 84 / YW 150 / MILK 34 / CW 70 MARB 1.05 / RE .89 / FAT -.002 / $M 64 / $W 97 / $B 203 / $C 328
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OTHER SIRES INCLUDE: E&B Payweight 790 . 18922350 . E&B Plus 7125 . 18873020 Connealy Template 5416 . 18226259 . Connealy Glory 4127 . 17888624 Connealy Mainstay . 18839231 . GAR Sure Fire . 17328461 GAR Discovery 6737H . 18749135 . S Whitlock 179 . 17007891 S Model 678 . 18539214 . Baldridge Colonel C251 . 18493773 Basin Payweight 1682 . 17038724
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Thursday March 19th, 2020 1 PM • at
Fullerton, NE
Selling 70 Spring & 35 Fall Angus Bulls and a select group Registered Yearling Females
DBL Raindance 904
DBL Sensation 8110
DBL Exceptional 927
DBL Black Diamond 6149
DBL Cut Above 946
DBL President 930
DBL Colonel 8115
DBL Thrive 8118
SA Titan 853
Guest Consignor:
Lori & Ashley Wagner (308)550-0349
Dean Christensen (308) 550-0298 Fullerton, NE
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April 7th, 2020 at the ranch Headquartres 10 miles South East of
ORR ACCLAIM 902
REG#19549606 ACCLAIM X SOURCE BIRTH 72, ADJ. WW 744 BW -0.9 WW +67 YW +133 MILK +28
J D OUTRIGHT 960
REG#19549587 OUTRIGHT X PAYWEIGHT BIRTH 73, ADJ. WW 654 BW -0.2 WW +64 YW +117 MILK +23
North Platte, NE selling
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REG#19549579 TEN X X PAYWEIGHT BIRTH 81, ADJ. WW 722 BW +0.6 WW +61 YW +107 MILK +28
John & Pat Daigger 7578 Miriam Rd. North Platte, NE 69101 308.530.5906 david@daiggerangus.com The Herd with the “Dam” Difference! J D RAINDANCE 932
REG#19549564 RAINDANCE X CHISUM BIRTH 81, ADJ. WW 637 BW +2.1 WW +66 YW +124 MILK +32
1ORR RIGHT ON 9024 REG#4120908 RIGHT ON X OUTRIDER BIRTH 78, ADJ. WW 588 BW -2.8 WW 58 YW 92 MILK 26
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Raising Quality Angus - Both Black and Red
1DRA HARD DRIVE 9002 REG#4120800 HARD DRIVE X HXC COMET BIRTH 68, ADJ. WW 597 BW -3.8 WW 63 YW 99 MILK 23
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DYBDAL Charolais E S TABLISHED
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9th Annual Sale
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 • 1 p.m. Laurel Livestock Sales Company • Laurel, Nebraska
Selling 55 Lots
50 Two-Year-Old and Yearling Charolais Bulls & 5 Show Heifers
LKD Miss Nellie 999
BD: March 16, 2019 Sired by WC Total Rush 5529 P out of WC Benelli 2134 daughter
LKD Miss Belle 945
BD: March 12, 2019 Sired by RBM TR Rhinestone Z38 out of LT Bluegrass granddaughter
Larry & Krista Dybdal 88361 575th Ave • Newcastle, NE 68757 Home: 402-692-3704 Larry: 402-841-9784 • Ty: 402-841-0995 email: kldybdal@nntc.net www.dybdalcharolais.com Sale Manager
LKD Miss Cool Nancy 908ET BD: February 1, 2019 Sired by Cooley Royce 1107T39 out of M6 New Standard/6100 donor
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LKD Thor 939
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Greg Hubert P.O. Box 100 Oakley, KS 67748 785-672-3195 (office) 785-672-7449 (cellular)
Gardels Angus
Annual Bull Sale - March 21st, Kearney
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Bushs Wind Chill 982
Vermilion Huntley
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bred for your success... GENERATIONS OF MATERNAL POWER . PROVEN PERFORMANCE . LEADING PHENOTYPE
MARCH 21 . 2020
SATURDAY
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OFFERING 80 BULLS . 40 SPRING PAIRS . 13 OPEN HEIFERS . & EMBRYOS
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CED +4 BW +1.4 WW +68 YW +112 M +27 MB +.3 RE +. 3 8W 76 8B 127
STUNNER X AVIATOR
BLASTER X BIG SKY
CED +2 BW +1.7 WW +81 YW +13 M +25 MB +1.02 RE +.51 8W 83 8B 184
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CED +12 BW -1.2 WW +74 YW +123 M +34 MB +.68 RE +. 1 8W 3 8B 145
+19435660 MAINSTAY X INNOVATION
MAINSTAY X TRIPLE STACK
CED +4 BW -.1 WW +6 YW +131 M +27 MB +.56 RE +.72 8W 73 8B 168
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19554508 STUNNER X BULLSEYE
CED +11 BW -.1 WW +74 YW +128 M +33 MB +.51 RE +.57 8W 3 8B 147
19558060 COLOSSAL X GRANITE
CED +8 BW +1.7 WW +68 YW +118 M +23 MB +.57 RE +.83 8W 68 8B 170
+19543202 BOMBER X BOULDER
CED +10 BW +.3 WW +75 YW +123 M +31 CED +10 BW -1.0 WW +71 YW +117 M +35 MB +1.21 RE +.56 8W 0 8B 182 MB +.65 RE +.73 8W 1 8B 135
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CED +5 BW +1.7 WW +72 YW +122 M +18 MB +.51 RE +.74 8W 66 8B 16
With nearly 60 years of the Angus business under our hat, we've seen almost everything. One thing that's never changed in this family operation is producing cattle that work for the next guy, a bulletproof cow herd, and Angus That Thrive! CALL or TEXT FOR SALE BOOK FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM #ANGUSTHATTHRIVE MUSGRAVEANGUS.COM
Join us for our 25th annual sale on March 21st "TOP FEMALES FROM LEADING COW FAMILIES" OFFERING THE BEST FROM OUR PROGRAM
Jet Black 19436724
Mainstay 19436816
MUSGRAVE LADY BARBARA 369
MUSGRAVE ROYAL QUEEN 3 9
CED E3 BW E1.9 WW E8 YW E1 4 M E30 MB E. 0 RE E.88 $W 88 $B 190
Avenger 19436811 CED E7 BW E0 WW E68 YW E11 M E3 MB E.60 RE E. 8 $W 88 $B 1 1
Colossal 19596601
MUSGRAVE BLACK QUEEN 1943 CED E10 BW -.1 WW E63 YW E114 M E 4 MB IE.38 RE IE. 0 $W 63 $B 139
MUSGRAVE EDELLA 1966- 146
CED E10 BW E0 WW E74 YW E136 M E39 MB E.6 RE E1.00 $W 91 $B 198
Southern Charm 19562425
MUSGRAVE LADY BARBARA 319
Stunner 19554505 CED E1 BW E1.7 WW E8 YW E141 M E33 MB E.7 RE E. 6 $W 93 $B 17
Bomber 19558040
Stunner 19420594
MUSGRAVE MOLLY 190 -1417 MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1904-1739 MUSGRAVE UANA ERICA 89 CED E8 BW E . WW E63 YW E110 M E30 MB E.73 RE E. 7 $W 7 $B 138
CED E11 BW -1.0 WW E73 YW E110 M E 6 MB E.74 RE E.74 $W 77 $B 133
Blueprint 19558099 MUSGRAVE CAROLINE 1903
CED E BW E1.8 WW E78 YW E13 M E30 MB E.93 RE E.74 $W 91 $B 1 9
Selling the maternal sister to Stunner!
Broadview 19509599
MUSGRAVE FOREVER LADY 109 CED E4 BW E3.1 WW E91 YW E1 0 M E1 MB E.36 RE E. 7 $W 71 $B 1 6
CED E9 BW E.4 WW E67 YW E11 M E 8 MB E. 9 RE E.33 $W 86 $B 1 1
Mainstay 19558081
MUSGRAVE MOLLY 19 0
CED E9 BW -.1 WW E60 YW E113 M E 9 MB E.63 RE E.48 $W 67 $B 14
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MUSGRAVE PROUD FORMERA 377 SELLING EMBRYOS SIRED BY LD GRAZER 7090, MUSGRAVE 316 E'CLUSIVE, & MUSGRAVE 316 COLOSSAL FROM THIS POWERFUL OUTCROSS DONOR SIRED BY YOUNG DALE BELIEVE!
THEIR $66,000 DAM MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER
17511856 MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 73-831
THIS MATERNAL SISTER TO $83,000 MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER SELLS WITH HEIFER CALF AT SIDE BY MUSGRAVE AVENGER. A GRAND OPPORTUNITY TO AQUIRE ONE OF THE ELITE COWS IN THE BREED. ONE OF BOULDER'S GREATEST DAUGHTERS, WITH A NR 108. THIS PROVEN DONOR SELLS IN HER ENTIRETY!
SANDPOINT LUCY 04 THIS FANTIASIC AVIATOR DAUGHTER IS THE DAM OF $47,000 SIRE, MUSGRAVE BLASTER 1681 FEATURED AT GRIFFIN LAND & CATTLE, MT. SHE SELLS WITH BULL CALF AT SIDE SIRED BY BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM!
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COMMENTARY
Cody’s Column by Cody Crum
Is it really March already? In March, the first thing that comes to my mind is March Madness! I mean who doesn’t love some college basketball come tournament time? Even a mediocre fan of NCAA basketball will tune in to games when it comes to the Big Dance. I believe I have mentioned it before, but I spend a lot of time on the road this time of year officiating college basketball. So I am willing to bet, I get to see more basketball games than any one person can possibly need. Every night on the court is different. Some nights are well played games that are easy to officiate and then there are the other nights that are....well… not so easy! No matter the game though, they all pose a challenge and that is what drives me to keep going. I haven’t called a perfect game yet, and probably never will, but putting the work and effort in to do it, is what matters. Officials across the country put in much more time and work than you probably realize. During the season, we are constantly in the rule book, watching film and getting sent videos and clips to help learn how certain plays need to be called. In the off season (who am I kidding? There really isn’t an off season for us.), we attend many camps and training sessions all across the country learning from some of the best in the business. But just like with anything else in life, success is earned, not handed out. We must be willing to put in the work if we expect to get rewarded. I saw a quote recently that really hit me, “If you pray for God to move a mountain, then be prepared to wake up next to a shovel.” I am trying to make that my mentality in officiating and in life in general. There are a lot of people in this country that expect things to be handed to them. This sense of
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Our Customers Confirm: Crossbreeding +75 lb @ $164/cwt ($125) + $125/carcass bonus over commodity price = $250 in your pocket (per calf)
SCR Warrior 9166 ET
38th Annual Bull Sale
April 9, 2020
FC Casanova 9206P ET
205-ww: 736 lb., ratio 100 (ET)
205-ww: 742 lb., ratio 106
Selling 115 Charolais & 6 Red Angus yearling bulls
Sonderup Genetics Feature:
- Over 29 years of ultrasound evaluation to increase ribeye and marbling - 39 years of linear measurement selection for feed efficiency and reproduction
Sandcreek Casanova G108
205-ww: 810 lb., ratio 116
Selling 40 ET bulls in the sale Fullerton, NE - 1 p.m.
SCR Sebastion 9109 205-ww: 773 lb., ratio 110
Tom & Sandy Sonderup, 19488 Valley Rd., Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2050 ď ˇ (308) 550-0254 cell scrinc@hotmail.com
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Beef Resources Partnership — Huth Polled Herefords — Schu-Lar Polled Herefords
Performance Unlimited Bull Sale
Offering 40 Hereford Bulls — 2-year olds, fall yearlings, yearlings Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. • Creston Livestock Auction, Creston, Iowa
PE R FO R M A N C E U N LI M ITE D S I R E S
Huth FTF Torque C002
EFBeef X651 Tested A250
EFBeef Resolute CEO
KCF Bennett Revolution X51
Owned with Select Sires and Falling Timber Farms
Sons of these Breed Leading Sires Sell : BRP Revolution X51 553
EFBeef X651 Tested A250
Mohican THM Excede Z426
DS 1045 Advance 3575N
Huth FTF Torque C002
S Cornwall Y02 24E
EFBeef Resolute CEO
KCF Bennett Revolution X51
Schu-Lar Conversion 501
EFBeef Validated B413
Schu-Lar Selection 16C
Individual Feed Intake Data available on Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 Bulls
Generations of selection based on documented performance! Bull Sale held in conjunction with Creston Livestock’s Special Cow-Calf Sale. For more information contact Creston Livestock at 641-782-7025 or any of the Performance Unlimited consignors.
Complete list of Bulls, Videos, and Catalog at www.huthcattle.com or www.beefresources.com or www.facebook.com/SchuLarHerefords/
Contact us for details! David Trowbridge Tabor, Iowa • 402-740-7033 david_trowbridge@msn.om www.beefresources.com Mike England • Adel, Iowa
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SCHU-LAR POLLED HEREFORDS Lawrence, KS 66049 Bryce and Gina Schumann 785-424-0360 schumannb@hotmail.com Stan and Annette Larson 785-843-5986 schular@aol.com
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Current FARMLAND Market
Iowa Land Guy
Stay up to date with the latest market trends in Iowa farmland.
State Trends ($/Acre)
David Whitaker • Broker/Auctioneer
Whitaker Marketing Group • www.IowaLandGuy.com Winter is here and recent sale prices are showing strong numbers. Farmers are gearing up for the 2020 season. Most farmers are stopping by the FSA office and trying to determine whether they should enroll in the ARC County Program or the PLC Program. Many decisions are being made before March 15th: crop insurance, seed selection, equipment updates, tax season, and real estate purchases. Since the first of the year we have been receiving calls to both sell and buy. The market is active! The number of farms that are listed on the market right now is up 300 from the average month. Results from the 71 Sales (6,334 acres) this last month have the average for the state at $8,396 ($107/CSR), high quality ground at $10,053/acre, and medium quality ground averaging $5,896/acre. Low quality ground has moved up at an average of $5,344/acre.
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September
$6,512 $6,571
$6,551 $5,896 $6,121 $4,777$5,120 $6,046 $5,496 $5,593 $5,025 $5,298 $5,121 $4,659
$6,163 $6,137
$6,000 $6,000
$3,781
$4,000 $4,000
$5,344
$3,165
$3,550 $3,264
$3,632 $3,920
October
November
Aug JUN Sep JUL Oct AUG Nov SEP Dec OCT Jan NOV
MED
(CSR2 50-75)
LOW
(CSR2 50)
Ready to SELL?
$2,000 August
$8,000
Whitaker Marketing Group
$4,000
July
$8,886
$9,655 $9,236 $10,053 $8,473 $8,456 $8,428 $8,238
$8,894 $8,481
HIGH
$6,000
June
$8,000
$9,932 $9,194
(CSR2 75+)
$8,000
May
$10,000
Jul
$10,000
April
$10,000
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Average Month-Over-Month State Trend ($/Acre)
March
$12,000
$2,000 $2,000
Our mission is to be your Trusted Advisor! Our obligation is to market your farmland to the largest audience yielding you the most successful outcome!
February
$12,000
$3,229
Call today to see what your farm is worth and get a free land valuation: 515.460.8585
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UPCOMING AUCTIONS 72 ACTIVE LISTINGS 1,086 TOTAL 1,158
FOR SALE
December
January
We can Help!
2019 FarmLand Prices: JULY 19 - Jan 20 NORTHWEST $/ACRE HIGH $11,097 MED $7,542 LOW $4,621
$/CSR2 $123 $117 $104
NORTH CENTRAL
NORTH EAST
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $8,612 $101 MED $6,419 $98 LOW $4,450 $98
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,027 $105 MED $5,594 $91 LOW $3,268 $86
WEST CENTRAL
CENTRAL
EAST CENTRAL
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $8,806 $107 MED $6,041 $94 LOW $5,416 $116
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,139 $109 MED $5,821 $85 LOW $3,132 $78
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $10,140 $115 MED $5,474 $90 LOW $3,888 $91
SOUTHWEST $/ACRE HIGH $7,060 MED $4,622 LOW $2,875
$/CSR2 $90 $71 $69
SOUTH CENTRAL $/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $7,050 $89 MED $3,893 $68 LOW $3,772 $85
SOUTHEAST $/ACRE HIGH $8,895 MED $5,002 LOW $3,208
$/CSR2 $108 $82 $74
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APRIL
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6 th Annual
ASA# 2868580
API: 102 TI: 67
12:00 PM
2155B I TJ Shaprer Image x LLSF Shimmer Bred to TJ Main Event 3/4 Blood CE
at the Ranch, Worthing, SD ASA# 3448866
ASA#3270004
BW
WW
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YW
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MCE
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Milk
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MARB
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REA
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ASA# 3555532
E151 I LMF Revenue x RC Club King Bred to HPF Duracell D009 pB Homo Polled CE
BW
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WW
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YW
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MCE
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Milk
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YW
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MARB
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REA
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API: 111 TI: 65
API: 141 TI: 74
F852 I W/C Relentless x asr new posSe Polled 3/4 Blood
F801 I Koch Big Timer x Wide track x Miss josie Homo Black & Homo Polled pB SM WW
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YW
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MCE
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Milk
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MARB
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Jaron, Kadee, Tatum & Kyzer Van Beek
Nick & Andrea Sloup & Family
27905 472nd Ave I Worthing, SD 57077 605.929.3749 I jaronvb09@yahoo.com Craig Laackmann 712.470.0787 Adam Louwerse 712.449.5094
303 Northern Heights Dr I Seward, NE 68434 402.641.2936 I a_sloup@juno.com Bill & Deb Sloup 402.641.5132 Daniel Amick 402.641.3040
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ASA# 3555389
API: 115 TI: 67
CE
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API: 121 TI: 65
ASA# 3555521
F825 I CDI Mainline x In Dew Time x Double Dip Homozygous Black 3/4 Blood
WW
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E85 I Welshs Dew Right x ES A85 Bred to SFG Cowboy Logic pB Homo Polled & Black 10
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ASA# 3398234
API: 124 TI: 67
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REA
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Bulls & 65 Females
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Featured Sires: Jindra Acclaim, Musgrave 316 Colossal 137, Jindra 3rd Dimension, Basin Rainmaker 4404, J & J Weigh Up 294, ICC Pay Raise 4886, Hilltops Charged Up 44T, Connealy In Focus 4925, VAR Legend 5019, CTS Remedy 1TO1, BUBS Southern Charm AA31, PVF Surveillance 4129, LAU Eagle Eye AM 1510 & LAU Payweight 555
AAA# 19605336
AAA# 19603704
ICC Pay Raise 4886 x MCATL Pure Product 903-55
Basin Rainmaker 4404 x Connealy In Focus 4925
BW: 4.4 • WW: 74 • YW: 133 • Milk: 16 • $W: 81 • $B: 105
AAA# 19641742 CTS Remedy 1T0 x Lau Sitz Alliance JC 696
BW: 0 • WW: 58 • YW: 104 • Milk: 29 • $W: 68 • $B: 155
BW: 3.9 • WW: 87 • YW: 142 • Milk: 20 • $W: 79 • $B: 148
AAA# 19641745 CTS Remedy 1T0 x BC Eagle Eye 110-7
BW: 1.6 • WW: 53 • YW: 110 • Milk: 25 • $W: 50 • $B: 142
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AAA# 19603717 Jindra Acclaim x Basin Payweight 1682
BW: 1.5 • WW: 85 • YW: 155 • Milk: 24 • $W: 81 • $B: 176
AAA# 19635144 Lau Radiance Q 265 x Kesslers Frontman R001
BW: 0.6 • WW: 56 • YW: 93 • Milk: 25 • $W: 62 • $B: 114
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Better beef begins in pastures just like ours all over America. Yet, not all beef that leaves pastures and moves through the supply chain is equal. Better beef begins with proven genetics, better health, proper nutrition, disciplined selection and a keen commitment to best practice welfare. Better beef begins with opportunity. Wulf Cattle customers have trusted the process and taken advantage of opportunities for sustainable profit for more than 40 years.
Wulf Cattle OPPORTUNITY SALE of 2020 Thursday
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At Sandy Ridge Ranch n Atkinson, Nebraska (*Please note the annual Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sales will be held on the second Thursday in April each year at our Sandy Ridge Ranch location.)
420 Bulls n 30 Females (Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus)
Let us assist in producing better beef in your operation! Give us a call, stop by or join us at our Sandy Ridge location for the 32nd Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2020. Registered Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus Calf Procurement n Value Added Branded Beef Opportunities n Feedlot & Carcass Data n Source & Process Verification n Bull Selection Index n Breeding to Feeding™ Dairy Beef Program n Private Treaty Bulls Available at All Times n
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DRAKE MISS Z92G Sired by Hooks Equinox 15E • PB SM API 124 TI 72 5 FANCY OPEN HEIFERS LIKE THIS SELL! DRAKE PTB G82 Sired by LLSF Pays To Believe • PB SM BW 81 WW 911 YW 1394 API 100 TI 66
DRAKE BULL E104G Sired by TJ Platte River 370D • PB SM BW 71 WW 707 YW 1399 API 151 TI 82
IRON CREEK FREE FLYER Sired by Hook’s Eagle 6E SimAngus™ BW 76 WW 87 YW 1515 API 156 TI 96
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Grill Master’s Club: Ultimate Beginners Guide on How to Smoke Meat at Home Like a Pro https://grillmastersclub.com/ ultimate-beginners-guide-smoke-meat-home-like-pro/ If you want to step up your game, then smoking meats is where it’s at during colder months. We wanted to provide a great How to Smoke Meat Guide for those looking to learn using their current grill. Sure, you may be a master of creating perfect grill lines on your steaks, but can you smoke your own brisket, pork butt, bacon, cheese and much more? If not, then you need to expand your horizons. “But I don’t have a smoker,” you cry out, despite the fact that you’re sitting alone on your computer. That’s okay, amigo… because you don’t have to have one. In fact, all you need is a pile of wood chips, your trusty grill, and this handy guide to help you along to make sure that you finish with a beautiful slab of tender, juicy smoked meat slow-cooked to perfection. In the end, smoking meats is like art. It takes time and patience to master your craft, but once you do, you will never go back to cooking the old way again. With that in mind, let’s get to the basics of smoking meat. WHY SMOKE YOUR MEATS? If you’re not the type of person who likes to take extra steps in the cooking process, then you may be wondering if it’s worth it to smoke your meats at all. Does it really make a difference? To answer that question, you should try to find someone who does smoke their meats, and then have a cook-off. In the end, taste test your regularly grilled meat against your friend’s smoked meat and decide if the flavor difference is truly worth it. Unless you’re dead inside, or have a malfunctioning tongue, you will understand the reason immediately. If you don’t happen to have a friend who smokes meats, or the person just doesn’t want to accept your challenge, just know that smoking is done to create a better overall flavor. Smoking also tenderizes meats that would normally be too hard to eat. If you’ve ever had fall-off-the-bone ribs, then chances are that they were smoked as opposed to grilled. That being said, the level of smoke and the taste can be highly subjective, meaning that you may only find certain woods appealing, and in certain ratios. That’s why the art of smoking takes time to perfect as you try various aromas and flavors. Thus, before we can begin, you have to understand that smoking is all about finding the right balance. You must experi-
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ment with different woods and cooking methods to find one that works for you. It can be a lot of work, but it will make your meats taste so much better and you will able to call yourself a Grill Master with enough experience. CHOOSING A SMOKER VS. DIY So, now that we’ve convinced you to start smoking your meats, you may be wondering if you should go all out and buy a high-class smoker. While that could make things easier for you, the fact is that you can get the same results with your current grill, regardless if it’s gas or charcoal, saving you the hassle and expense of buying a smoker. Unless you plan on opening up your own meat packing business or selling your food to people, we don’t suggest buying a separate smoker for your food. However, if you have a bunch of cash lying around and don’t know what to do with it, you might as well spring for a deluxe model. Keep in mind, however, that all of our tips and tricks are for people who want to use their current grill. GETTING STARTED WITH A GRILL SMOKER When it comes to a traditional outdoor grill, there are two things that you have to remember. First, you don’t want your meat directly over the heat source, and second, you want to cook it for hours on end. With that in mind, we first have to determine which kind of grill you are using, as the method will vary depending on which one you have. CHARCOAL If you have a charcoal grill, then the setup is relatively simple. All you have to do is pile up your coals on one side and have a drip pan on the other side. Once your coals are lit and hot enough for cooking, then you will place a layer of wood chips on top. For best results, place a layer of liquid into your drip pan so that it can help with the smoking proces. If you’re feeling a bit saucy, you can use apple juice to infuse a bit of sweetness into your meat. Otherwise, water will do. Once your coals are going and the wood is on, then you place your meat on the side over the drip pan, and then close the grill. You do need to leave an opening, however, so smoke can ventilate out. We’ll go over the importance of ventilation in a little bit. GAS GRILL FOR GRILLING If you use this type of grill, then the setup will be a little different. Since you can’t place wood chips over coals, you will have to put them into a metal pan, which you will insert directly over the flames. Once again, only have them on one side. To get the best results on a gas grill, you will want to preheat everything by keeping all burners on high for about twenty minutes. This will warm everything up and allow for the cooking process to be much smoother. Once your preheat session is finished, then you turn off the burners that are not below your wood chips, and you put your meat on the opposite side. Close the lid, leaving a little space for ventilation. SMOKE FLOW When smoking your meats, it’s imperative that you allow for the smoke to escape and move around. You don’t want things to stagnate inside the grill; otherwise, it will create some bad
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"Grill Master's" continued from pg 70 results. When smoke accumulates too fast, your meat starts to burn from the hot temperatures, which means that you will have a charred, ashy taste to your meats. No one wants that. While the proper level of ventilation, or smoke-flow, as it’s called, depends on a variety of factors. As long as you leave a small opening you should be okay. This is one of those things that you can experiment with to get your desired results. WOOD BASICS The better the wood and meat, the better the flavor. The best smokers in the world have curated the best wood possible, which not only creates a luxurious flavor in your mouth but it helps to create the tenderest and juiciest meats you can find. As a beginner, you probably don’t know which wood is best, which is why we are going to give you this handy chart.
Again, the exact level of smokiness and flavor depends on your tastebuds, so use this as a guide rather than a hard and fast rule. Looking at this chart, you will notice that sweeter and lighter woods pair well with chicken and seafood, whereas stronger smelling woods like mesquite and hickory go best with pork and beef. Feel free to experiment with different woods as you like, but remember that chicken and seafood will absorb more flavor, while pork and beef will not. USING CHUNK VS. CHIPS VS. PELLETS WOOD Once you’ve determined the type of wood that you want to use, there is another decision that you have to make, and that’s the size and shape of the wood. You can get chips or chunks, and there are benefits and downsides to both. There is no right answer here, only preferences. Some smokers swear by chips, whereas others like chunks. Here is a breakdown of each. USING CHIPS WHEN SMOKING MEAT If you’re planning on smoking for only a couple hours or so, then chips are your best bet. The important thing to remember about the size of the wood is that the thicker it is, the longer it will last. To help ensure that your wood doesn’t burn out before your meat is done, you should soak it in water first for up to 30 minutes. USING CHUNKS WHEN SMOKING MEAT If you’re a serious smoker, then you probably want to cook your meat all day long rather than just a few hours at a time. If that’s the case, then wood chunks are your best friend as they will last much longer and provide more smoke. To help get the most out of your wood pieces, soak them for up to an hour in water beforehand. USING PELLETS WHEN SMOKING MEAT There is a third option, but pellets can burn off quickly, so they should only be used if you plan on doing a light smoke to
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your meats. These are best if you only want a little bit of smokiness to your food rather than cooking for hours on end. FAQS Considering that you’re a novice to the whole concept of smoking, we know that you have a lot of unanswered questions. Thus, we’ll try to touch on all the different topics that might come up during your smoke session. HOW HOT SHOULD I MAKE MY GRILL? Because you’re cooking for hours at a time and since you use indirect heat, as opposed to cooking on an open flame, the goal is to keep the heat low and steady. The best temperature range lies somewhere between 200 and 250 degrees. This is where you will need a quality thermometer to see how warm your grill is during your cook times. If you plan on smoking your meats for hours on end, then you must change your charcoal and wood every couple of hours. If you are using a gas grill, then you still need to swap out for new wood once the old batch has burned out. Thus, be sure to keep an eye on your temperature level so that it doesn’t get too cold inside. DO I NEED TO FLIP MY MEAT WHEN SMOKING ON GRILL? NO! Sorry for being so brash, but that is a rookie mistake. When smoking, you don’t have to worry about one side getting hotter than the other, because the meat cooks indirectly. That means that you should keep your lid closed until the meat is ready. The only reason you should touch your set-up is to make room for new wood chips or charcoal. DO I HAVE TO SOAK MY WOOD WHEN SMOKING MEAT? No, you don’t, but if not, then you will have to change it much more often. Additionally, soaking your wood means that you won’t get as sharp of a smoke flavor to your meat. The best flavor comes from a nice, even coating of smoke, and using dry wood will create too much aroma at one time. HOW DO I KNOW IF THE MEAT IS COOKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON A SMOKER? Generally speaking, if you are smoking for two or three hours, the meat should be thoroughly cooked. If you are nervous or paranoid about it, then check it with a meat thermometer to be sure (especially with chicken). The inside of the meat should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is high enough to kill all of the bacteria that may still reside in the raw meat by the time it reaches your refrigerator. When looking at pork or beef, you may notice that the inside looks pink. That doesn’t mean that the meat is not cooked well enough, it’s just a side effect of the smoking process. Hardcore smokers call that the “smoke ring.” CAN I SMOKE PRE-COOKED MEATS? Yes, you can. The reason you might want to do this is so you don’t have to worry about food temperatures, as well as the fact that you will have a much shorter cooking time. If you do decide to smoke pre-cooked meat, make sure that it wasn’t smoked before it reaches your grill. Otherwise, you could be adding too much flavor which will make it taste worse. CAN I STILL MARINATE MY MEATS BEFORE PLACING ON THE SMOKER? Of course you can! In fact, you should definitely do that. Because smoking takes so long, you want to make sure that you get as much flavor as possible. Marinades complement smoking beautifully as they add layers upon layers of complex flavors. As stressed earlier, adding marinades takes some experimenting. For chicken and poultry, you will want to soak it in a marinade or brine for a full day or so before smoking. This will
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Find us on Facebook. "Grill Master's" continued from pg 72 ensure that you get the meat thoroughly infused before you toss it in the smoker. For beef and pork, a dry or wet rub will do nicely. WHAT DOES THE LIQUID IN THE DRIP PAN DO IN THE SMOKER? It simply helps control your smoker temperature. The more liquid that you have in the pan, the lower the ambient temperature will be. Thus, you want to make sure that the level is about half an inch; otherwise, it could lead to increased smoking times. If you want to experiment with flavors, use juice or beer instead of water in your drip pan. Pineapple and apple juice are the best, especially for poultry. Much like marinades, liquid in the drip pan can enhance the complex flavors in your smoked meats. DO I LEAVE THE MEAT UNCOVERED THE WHOLE TIME IN A SMOKER? If you want to get a juicier cut of meat, you can wrap it in foil for part of your smoking time. Real smoking aficionados leave the meat fully exposed to heat and don’t touch it until it’s done. However, that doesn’t mean that wrapping it in foil ruins your meal. Generally speaking, there is a ratio that you can follow for juicier meat. It goes like this: you first leave your meat exposed for half the cooking time. Then, you wrap it in foil and cook it like that for a third of the overall time. Lastly, you unwrap it and leave it open for the remainder of the cooking time. For example, if you want to smoke your meats for two hours, follow this pattern. You leave your meat exposed for one hour (half the cooking time), then you wrap it in foil for 40 minutes (one-third of the overall time), and then unwrap it for the remainder, which in this case will be 20 minutes. Following this ratio will ensure that your meat stays juicy and tender throughout the smoking process. CAN I SMOKE MEAT IF IT’S STILL COLD?
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Bulls developed on high-forage, low-starch diets.
You could, much in the same way that you could eat raw beef. While it’s technically possible, we don’t recommend it at all. For best results, make sure that your meat is at room temperature before you toss it on the grill. This way, you don’t have to worry as much about the insides getting hot enough. Plus, bringing your meat up to room temperature before placing it on the smoker makes it accept smoked flavors more readily. With that in mind, however, if you plan on smoking your meats all day, then it won’t really matter what the internal temperature is before you start smoking, as it will inevitably get cooked all the way through regardless. Finally, NEVER use frozen meat in a smoker. This will create too many problems and could lead to food safety issues. SHOULD I CHECK ON MY MEAT REGULARLY WHILE IT’S IN THE SMOKER? No, just let it be. Newbies will always worry that the meat is getting overcooked or too well done, and will check the meat obsessively. This is a huge mistake. The more times you open your grill, the more smoke will come pouring out and the greater fluctuation you will have in your cooking temperature. Only open the hood when you have to, meaning that you should only check on things to replace wood, add more charcoal or check the temperature to make sure that it’s still optimal. Conclusion So, now that you have all the tools you need to smoke, what are you waiting for? Use your new knowledge on how to smoke meat to prepare some delicious food. While your first time will not be the best, the fact is that smoking your meats is a much better way to get the results you want. As long as you’re patient and are willing to go through a few trials to get the right recipe together, you will get the best meat of your life once you’re finished. As the saying goes, anything worth doing is worth doing well. n
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April 11, 2020 130 Woodhill Angus Bulls Offering Sons of:
Woodhill Foremost X353-D383 - 20 sons Woodhill Blueprint, 18876777 - 15 sons Tehama Tahoe B767, 17817177 - 14 sons Spring Cove Reno 4021, 17926446 - 11 sons V A R Legend 5019, 18066037 - 10 sons KM Broken Bow 002, 16764044 - 8 sons Mill Bar Hickok 7242, 17351674 - 7 sons SydGen Enhance, 18700041 - 7 sons Connealy Confidence Plus, 17585576 - 5 sons BUBS Southern Charm AA31, 17853196 - 5 sons Baldridge Colonel, 18493773 - 5 sons
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DaKitch Farms
Bull and Female Sale - Saturday March 28, 2020
Held at Dakitch Bull Development - Ada, MN
sale time 1:30 pm // lunch will be served // new in 2020 - call the sale staff for absentee bidding!
S elling:
20 polled hereford yearling bulls | 20 angus yearling bulls | 25 Commercial angus & baldie open females
DaKitch Mdk 129d cat 109 62g
Catapult 109 x Trump 206Z BW 4.4 | WW 66 | YW 105 | M 31 | REA .51
DaKitch mdk w12 cat 697 174g
Catapult 697 x Raftman BW 3.3 | WW 55 | YW 82 | M 27 | REA .27
Screenshot x Catapult 322 BW 2.0 | WW 64 | YW 99 | M 37 | REA .59
Confederate x Bar-E-L Catalyst BW 2.5 | WW 65 | YW 109 | M 27
Haroldson Rhino x Trump 206Z BW 3.9 | WW 60 | YW 100 | M 29 | REA .46
Confederate x Sub Zero BW 1.4 | WW 65 | YW 111 | M 29
DaKitch MDK 89e screenshot 7g
DaKitch 55e confederate 64g
DaKitch MDK 72c rhino 32g
DaKitch MDK 38e confederate 80g
DaKitch mdk 471 rhino 23g
Haroldson Rhino x Mr Maternal BW 3.5 | WW 60 | YW 94 | M 31 | REA .46
DaKitch MDK y24 rhino 150g
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Annual Production Sale
FARMS March 28, 2020 1:00 pm • Hanover, IL
60 BULLS AND 25 BRED HEIFERS SELL
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HOMO BLACK, HOMO POLLED CLRS DIVIDEND 405D BULL. CE
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YW
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MWW
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YG
REA
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CW
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MWW
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HETERO BLACK, POLLED WS HIGH STAKES W115 BULL.
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HOMO BLACK, HOMO POLLED BARSTOW BANKROLL B73 BULL. 13.1
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RED, HOMO POLLED HOOK`S XPECTATION 36X BULL. 7.6
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API
TI
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27.1
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MCE
MILK
MARB
REA
API
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MWW
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MWW
G122 // ASA 3592295 // 1/2 SM 1/2 AN
MWW
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DOC
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BLACK, POLLED WBF DEEP POCKETS D092 BULL.
MILK
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YG
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MCE
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CW
83.4
YW
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WW
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HOMO BLACK, HOMO POLLED JC JOURNEY 610E BULL. 9.2
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CW
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10.8
72.1
22.3
WW
YW
MCE
MILK
MARB
REA
API
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40.7
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0.2
YG
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0.78
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LEARY ANGUS 75Years in theBusiness! 15th Annual Production Sale Sunday ● March 29, 2020 ● 2:00 PM ● at the farm
11171 Angus Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921 ● 507-724-2509 or C: 608-797-9723
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Learys Breakthrough 3617
Sire: Baldridge Breakthrough ● MGS: SAV Bismark
Learys Beast Mode 5248
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Learys Missouri 4384
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MARCH 28, 2020 SATURDAY • 1 PM CST Fairbury Livestock Auction Fairbury, Nebraska
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Weers Blackbird 09G • DOB: 03/16/19 Sire: WAR Identity B177 MGS: BC Limestone Pride Rock 5127
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Weers Bullet Proof 753G • DOB: 01/25/19 Sire: WAR Bullet Proof B112E123 MGS: Finks Wisdom 4744
NWZ Identity 904G • DOB: 01/01/2019 Sire: WAR Identity B177 MGS: BC Black Raven 213-7
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March. Case stated “It is truly an honor to be a member of the Livestock Marketeers. The privilege of working with so many great people in the purebred Livestock business is an honor I shall cherish forever. Thank You.” Alan Sears Alan Sears resides in Eaton, Colorado with his wife Diane, daughter Abby Kate and son James. Alan has dedicated his life to the livestock marketing industry with jobs in both production agriculture and media publication. His vast knowledge of all thing’s cattle makes him an invaluable resource for purebred and commercial cattlemen across the DENVER — The Livestock Marketeers — An informal country. fraternity of livestock fieldmen, auctioneers, sale managers After graduating from Purdue University with a degree and related livestock business leaders met for their 55th in Animal Science he began his career with the Shorthorn Annual Banquet at the National Western Club on January Country, a position he held for 10 years. From then until now 18th. The 2020 inductees into the Hall of Fame were Hoover he has held positions at the: Drovers Journal, North American Case, Marshfield, Mo, Alan Sears, Eaton, Co and Jerry Gliko Limousin Foundation and The Western Ag Reporter. Alan also (Posthumous), Belt, Mt. had another stint with the Shorthorn Country as well as Dieter Hoover Case Brothers in South Dakota and Five Star Cattle Systems. Hoover Case, Sears currently of Marshfield, works for The MO, has Western Ag dedicated most Reporter as well of his life to as owning and auctioneering operating Sears purebred cattle Marketing Service. and helping youth You can see Alan in agriculture. In working the ring 1966, 16-yearat numerous old Hoover Case production, feeder stepped into the calf or horse sales sale ring with across America. his Charolais When not serving heifer at the as a ringman he is American Royal either managing Charolais Sale. the sale or helping Case remembers, buyers make “George Morse J. Neil Orth, Jeff Aegerter, Bruce Brooks, John Goggins, Alan Sears, selection decisions. was the auctioneer Hoover Case, Bruce Bradley, Don Birk Alan said, “I am on the block. I truly humbled to be listened to him and decided that was what I wanted to do.” inducted into this great fraternity along side so many other For the last 36 years Hoover has been heavily involved talented individuals.’’ with Santa Gertrudis, Beefmaster-Brangus, Simbrah and other Jerry Gliko (Posthumous) “Eared” breeds, auctioneering purebred sales from Texas Jerry Gliko was a lifelong member of the livestock to Florida. Highlights of his career include selling the King marketing fraternity. From his first job with the American Ranch 150th Anniversary sale in 2003, as well as continuing Hereford Association to his ultimate position at the Western to this day selling Registered Livestock around the country Livestock Journal, Jerry was one of the most well liked and after a devastating onset of bacterial meningitis left him vibrant personalities on sale day. Many breeders commented paralyzed in 1993. on his warm demeanor and professional attitude while serving Hoover and his wife Susan reside in Marshfield, MO. They those positions. His presence at the sale and in the industry is have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and another on the way in missed by many people.n
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1 Bredemeier Angus Farms Production Sale - Falls City, NE Crouch Angus Valley Bull Sale - Clarinda, IA Gateway Genetics Bull Sale - Pierce, NE 2 Arrowsmith Red Angus Sale - Bassett, NE Styles Angus Production Sale - Brentford, SD Vision Angus Annual Sale - North Platte, NE 3 Schutte & Sons Production Sale - Guide Rock, NE Warner Beef Genetics Bull Sale - Arapahoe, NE 5 GG Genetics Bull Sale - Ida Grove, IA J6 Farms Bull & Female Sale - Gibbon, NE Jensen Bros. Anuual Bull Sale - Courtland, KS Kearns Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Rushville, NE 6 Eichacker Simmentals Production Sale - Salem, SD 7 Cook’s Open House Sale - Hubbard, IA Laflin Angus Ranch Production Sale - Olsburg, KS Mason Angus/SimAngus Bull & Female Sale - Broken Bow, NE Mead Farms Bull Sale - Versailles, MO WI Hereford Assn. Spring Sale - Lancaster, WI Wilde Angus Ranch Bull & Female Sale - Shevlin, MN 8 4M Angus / Burken Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Blue Hill, NE 9 Lee’s Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Brush, CO 10 James Angus Bull Sale - Alma, NE Wagon Wheel Ranch Annual Sale - Yuma, CO 12 Cattlemen’s Cut Bull Sale - Mankato, KS Henke Farms Production Sale - Salisbury, MO 13 Fabius Creek Angus Bull Sale - Bloomfield, IA Kenny Angus Bull & Female Sale - Odebolt, IA 14 Brad Z Ranch Bull Sale - Guthrie Center, IA Kobertsein Farms Angus Bull Sale - Ogallala, NE Lienetics Bull & Heifer Sale - Beatrice, NE Ludvigson Stock Farm Bull SAle - North Platte, NE Yardley Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Beaver, UT 15 2K Cattle Ent. Angus Bull & Female Sale - Bloomington, WI Gonsior Simmentals Sale - Fullerton, NE
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16 Flatwater Gang Red Angus Bull Sale - Broken Bow, NE ICA Symbol of Excellence Sale - Bloomfield, IA 17 Quirk Land & Cattle Bull & Heifer Sale - Hastings, NE Schrader Ranch Bull Sale - Wells, KS 18 Wagonhammer Ranches Produciton Sale - Albion, NE 19-22 OH Beef Expo - Columbus, OH 19 Benoit Angus Ranch Production Sale - Esbon, KS DBL Inc. Bull Sale - Fullterton, NE Evenson Angus Production Sale - Lemmon, SD 20 Absolute Honor Show Pig Sale - Afton, IA TD Angus Herd Sire & Foundation Female Sale North Platte, NE 21 5 Star Show Pig Sale - Webster, City, IA Gardels Angus Bull Sale - Kearney, NE Main Event Lamb & Goat Auction & Show - Des Moines, IA Musgrave Angus Production Sale - Griggsville, IL 22 Arrow One Angus - North Platte, NE K7 Herefords Production Sale - Lockridge, IA Silver Spur Salers Bull & Female Sale - Maryville, MO 23 Fred Ranch Bull & Heifer Sale - Burwell, NE 24 Frenzen Angus & Pld Hereford Bull Sale - Fullerton, NE 25 NE Bull Test Sale - Broken Bow, NE Performance Unlimited Bull Sale - Creston, IA 26 Fort Hays State University Production Sale - Hays, KS Huwa Cattle Sale - Roggen, CO Lau Angus Bull & Heifer Sale - Armour, SD 27 Cattleman’s Sort Bull Sale - Olpe, KS Drake Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Centerville, IA Duff Cattle Co. Bull & Female Sale - Hobart, OK Great Northern Bull Sale - Clear Lake, MN Schurrtop Ranch Angus & Charolais Sale - McCook, NE 28 Dakitch Farms Bull & Female Sale - Ada, MN De-Su Angus Sale - Decorah, IA Heim Cattle Co. Production Sale - Lewiston, MN Pink Genetics Production Sale - Eldon, IA Power of the Reds - Red Angus Sale - Shelbyville, IL Upcoming Sales continued on pg 106
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"Sales" continued from pg 104 March 28 continued... Weers Angus Production Sale - Fairbury, NE Wildberry Farms Production Sale - Hanover, IL 29 Leary Angus Production Sale - Caledonia, MN 30 SW MO Performance Test Bull Sale - Springfield, MO
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1 Schelske Angus Production Sale - Huron, SD 2 A & B Cattle Bull Sale - Bassett, NE 4 IA Angus Bull Test Sale - Lamoni, IA Knop Angus Farm Bull & Heifer Sale - Ida Grove, IA Kraye Angus Production Sale - Mullen, NE Panther Creek Ranch Bull & Female Sale - Bowen, IL Ridder Farms/MBS Charolais Bull Sale - Hermann, MO Shoal Creek “The Gathering” - Excelsior Springs, MO WI Beef Improvement Assn. Bull Test Sale - Platteville, WI 5 Marks Family Purebreds Production Sale - Waverly, IA 6 Herbster Angus Farms Bull & Female Sale - Marysville, KS Thompson Herefords Spring Online Genetics Sale showstockplanet.com 7 Daigger-Orr Angus Sale - North Platte, NE 8 Dybdal Charolais Annual Sale - Laurel, NE 9 Sonderup Charolais Bull Sale - Fullerton, NE Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale - Atkinson, NE 11 Griswold Cattle Co. Bull Sale - Beaver, OK Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. Sale - River Falls, WI Rock County Preview Show - Janesville, WI Spring Turnout Bull & Female Sale - Worthing, SD Woodhill Farms Bull Sale - Viroqua, WI 17 ICA Symbol of Excellence Sale - Cedar Rapids, IA 24 Tama Bull Sale - Tama, IA
COMMENTARY
For Pete’s Sake by Anthony Peoples
Old Dogs New Tricks They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. In the past several years, I’ve realized that this isn’t necessarily the case, especially in agriculture. When we put auto-steer on our tractors and combine, I realized that it was, in fact, possible for an old dog (my Dad) to learn new tricks. The old dog-new trick theory was once again disproved when the Old Dog got an iPhone. It’s truly amazing how farmers can adapt to welcome technologies in. We all enjoy reading about Mike’s food and eating adventures so I thought he should try something new. While in Des Moines for the Expo, I took Mike to a sushi restaurant. I love a good ribeye and I love good sushi. Mike was hesitant to say the least. The Chef, jiggling a creature in front of him to give it a semblance of life, did nothing to help my cause. Against all odds, Mike tried it. “Nope! Send that back and cook it!” he said as he shook his head. I thought then, that in fact, you cannot teach some dogs new tricks. When we finished eating (he had a cooked salmon steak), Mike pulled out his phone and got us an Uber. I’ll leave it up to you to forge your opinion on the matter of old dogs and new tricks.
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SC Knockout G116 KCC1 Exclusive x JF Milestone PB SM September Show Prospect
70 ELITE LOTS SC Robins Kiss G110 W/C Executive Order x Pays to Dream PB SM September Show Prospect
SC Robins Kiss G106 W/C Executive Order x Pays To Dream PB SM September Show Prospect
SC Robins Kiss F4 W/C Executive Order x Pays To Dream • PB SM Will sell with calf by CDI Innovator
SC Windsong 8002 H2R Profitbuilder x Detour • PB RA AI bred to 3SCC Domain
SC Hard To Believe C16 CNS Pays to Dream x Trademark • PB SM AI Bred to W/C Fort Knox & full sister to SC Pay The Price C11
SC Glamour F132 W/C Relentless x SVF Steel Force PB SM • AI Bred to CDI Innovator
ED & KATHI RULE Office 816.336.4200 9402 Cameron Road Excelsior Springs, MO shoalcreekcattle@aol.com J.R. Richburg, Cattle Mgr. 386.717.1827 Scott Akey, Herdsman 816.835.5332
SC Sheza Dandi F38 Colburn Primo x Lock n Load • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Will sell with calf by SC Pay The Price
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Great Northern Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . 71 Griswold Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Hawkeye Breeders Service . . . . . . . . 52 Heim Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Henke Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Herbster Angus Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Hinshaw Trailer Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hoop Beef Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Huwa Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 IA Angus Bull Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 IA Land Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-33 Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. . . . 68 James Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 K7 Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Kearns Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Kenny Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Keyes Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Knop Angus Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Koberstein Farms Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Kraye Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Landmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Lau Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lautner Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 93-95 Leary Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lee's Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lienetics Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Longs Pay to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Ludvigson Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Main Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Marks Family Purebreds . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Marvel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Mass Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 McTavish Steel Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mikkeys LC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Muir Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Musgrave Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 NE Bull Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Northern Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 OH Beef Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Panther Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Perfromance Unlimited Bull Sale . . . 57 Pink Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Polydome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Power of the Reds Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Purina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Quirk Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ridder Farms / MBS Charolais . . . . . . 24 Rock Co. Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Schelske Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Schrader Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Schurrtop Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Shoal Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Silver Spur Salers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Sonderup Charolais Ranch . . . . . . . . . 56 Spring Turnout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Summit Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Tama Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 TD Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Thompson Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 UPCOMING EVENTS . . . . . . . . 104, 106 Wagon Wheel Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wagonhammer Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Weers Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 WI Beef Improvement Assn . . . . . . . . 22 Wildberry Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Woodhill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Wulf Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Yardley Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Spring is coming, and for those of you that love winter... sorry, not sorry! I’m so very ready for green grass and not completely freezing my extremities when we do chores. Let me warn you that this article is going to be a bit of a lecture on using sunscreen and practicing SAFE SUN! It is so important to me to share my story so others can be aware and make smart decisions when enjoying our wonderful sunny spring/summer weather. It turns out that skin cancer does not discriminate and is highly unpredictable! For those of you that are in my inner circle, you know I’ve been having skin cancers removed since 2005. Actinic Keratosis (AK) otherwise known as pre-cancerous spots are very common for people. If caught early, they can be harmless, just annoying to remove. However, if left untreated, AKs can turn into squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), when caught promptly, can be successfully treated. But when they become more advanced, these skin cancers can become very dangerous. It’s very important to be on the lookout for any SCC warning signs, including new, changing or unusual skin growths. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is caused by damage and subsequent DNA changes to the outermost layer of skin. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning is the major cause of BCCs and most skin cancers. For the most part, I have been removing a majority of BCC, with just a few SCCs. Unfortunately, in my recent biopsies three of the four spots she checked were SCC. One tiny spot was in the middle of my cheek. My mom had commented that she hadn’t seen a thing on my cheek. The Wednesday before the Iowa Beef Expo I had a MOHS surgery and had planned on having a couple stitches but no big deal. The MOHS surgery is to take the least amount of tissue possible but still getting all of the cancer. So, after Dr. Feldman got my margins clear of cancer she sent me to the plastic surgeon, Dr. Koch, to close the lovely hole in my cheek. As much as I dreaded how much more he would need to cut I’m truly grateful to have someone so knowledgeable. I realize I will never be the “same” but I hope that someone reads this or sees my scar and either starts a better sunscreen regimen or passes it on to someone that could benefit! As a young adult I never wore sunscreen and I tanned in tanning beds like crazy! PRACTICE SAFE SUN! FACTS from www.skincancer.org • More than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning, including about 245,000 BCCs. • People who have ever tanned indoors have a 29 percent increased risk of developing skin cancer. • Any history of indoor tanning increases your risk of developing BCC before age 40 by 69 percent. BE PROACTIVE
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• Check your skin monthly: Perform thorough self-exams and visit your dermatologist regularly for professional skin exams. • Protect against UV rays: Making daily sun protection a part of your lifestyle is the single most effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Please continue to keep our military, our leaders and our nation in your prayers. Also do not hesitate to contact me if you need help finding your LPI Representative, we are here to help! Heidi Sorensen Rohrig 661-900-6004 heidi@livestockplusinc.com
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8840 Deer Ridge Lane Bloomington, MN 55438
Grass to
Maternal Matters
Griswold Cattle
Grid Bull Sale
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The remainder of the Skiles cows sell! -100 plus head! Charolais cross, red, and well bred -100 young black pairs. -80 open black heifers.
Maternal Made x 5066
Heifer Bull!
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250 Bulls, 350 Cows
Angus, simAngus, & mAine Whiskey Angus
GCC Money Earned x New Look x Total Recall
GCC Legacy x Class ACT. 68 # BW!
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Josh Taylor: 918-605-5139 Craig Sand: 405-564-4319 Jeff Bourquin: 806-886-3145