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Real-world genetics are the focus at Ellingson Angus. Our program is carefully engineered using large pools of data from our cowherd – from growth and carcass to feet, udders and fertility – and coupled with genomics, keen evaluation of conformation and experience garnered from working with our commercial clients.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 2024

12 PM CT • At the Ranch • St. Anthony, ND

1,200 Head Sell!

280 Yearling Bulls • 90 18-Month-Old Bulls 830 Fancy Commercial Females

Free Bull Keep & Delivery Large Sire Groups Marketing Aid

OTHER SIRES: Profound, Deep River, Rider Pride, Rush, Thedford & Pilot

St. Anthony, North Dakota 701-445-7309 701-361-3606 (Chad) 701-595-1364 (Stetson) ellingsonangus@westriv.com www.ellingsonangus.com Like Ellingson Angus on Facebook!

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At the Ranch, Grace City, ND the(CST) Ranch, Grace City, ND 1AtPM February 9, 2024 1 PM (CST) February 9, 2024

250+ Hereford Bulls Sell 250+ Hereford Bulls Sell

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Quality genetics and marketing programs Quality genetics and marketing programs for ranchers who sell ’em by the pound. for ranchers who sell ’em by the pound.

ownership, spot pricing; » retained Conventional bids—forward contracts, retained ownership, spot pricing; » Verified natural/NHTC-forward spot pricing; » contract, Verified natural/NHTC-forward spot pricing; » contract, Buyer Support at sale barns and » video Buyer auctions.

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» Replacement-quality heifer solutions Premium pricing buy-back program for » Replacement-quality heifer solutions replacement quality F1 heifers sired by Premium pricing buy-back program for Topp Herefords bulls.F1Inheifers six years weby replacement quality sired have back In over head Topp purchased Herefords bulls. six 11,000 years we of TH-sired replacement quality heifers. have purchased back over 11,000 head of TH-sired replacement quality heifers.

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Topp Herefords—Crossbreeding Solutions Solutions »Topp ToppHerefords—Crossbreeding Herefords makes crossbreeding easy—consistently improving » Topp Herefords makes crossbreeding net profits in commercial Angus herds.easy—consistently improving net profits incommercial commercialAngus Angusherds herds.

On average, can expect a 5 percent increase On average, commercial Angus herds canaverage expect acow 5 percent increase in weaning weights from heterosis. If the raises seven in weaning weights from heterosis.

If the average raises seven calves, that’s an additional $248 in gross revenue.cow Multiply that by calves, that’s additional in gross$62,000 revenue.toMultiply that line by a herd of 250an cows and you$248 are adding the bottom a herd ofadditional 250 cowsinputs. and you adding to the bottom line without Canare you afford$62,000 not to crossbreed? additional Can you are afford not to crossbreed?work at » without Curious about how inputs. other cattlemen making crossbreeding » scale?

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30TH ANNUAL

TOP CUT

Saturday, January 27, 2024

BULL SALE Selling 166 Top Cut Bulls

Lot 2

at the Ranch in our heated facility New England, ND

Lunch starts at 11am MST • Sale at 1pm MST

Lot 23

21AR JUSTIFIED D129

Lot 38

21AR STELLAR D264

REG#20776279 BW 78 • 205 885 • WR 117

REG#20776211 BW 76 • 205 824 • WR 115

21AR RESOURCE D246E REG#20776325 BW 84 • 205 820 • WR 100 (ET)

Featuring these proven sires:

KG JUSTIFIED 3023 47 SONS SELL! View our auction and bid online at DVAuction.com

SITZ STELLAR 726D 72 SONS SELL! SAV RESOURCE 1441 43 SONS SELL! AUCTIONEER: Roger Jacobs

21 ANGUS Marc Wolf • (701) 579-4221 • New England, ND January 2024

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Rohrich’s

CUTTING EDGE RANCH Low-Input, High-Output Sale

SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 2024 KIST LIVESTOCK, MANDAN, ND // 1 PM CT

Selling:

45 Red Angus 1A Yearling Bulls

Low Birthweight // High Growth // Packed with Meat & Muscle

28 Red Angus 1A 20-Month-Old Virgin Bulls From the Heart of Our May/June-Calving Herd Age Advantaged // Rugged // High-Performance Type

20-Month-Old Bulls

#4755821 CER 2157 – NSFR MERLIN H63

#4756165 CER 2304 – STRA GENERAL 882

#4756145 CER 2234 – NSFR PAYMASTER F30

Yearling Bulls

CER 3005 – RREDS BLUE PRINT H001

CER 3026 – RREDS BLUE PRINT H001

CER 3055 – STRA LEGEND 022

• Semen tested upon delivery • Bulls are developed on a total mixed ration to ensure soundness and longevity CER 3143 – LWNBRG DUALLY 69H

CER 3020 – RREDS BLUE PRINT H001

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Rick & Amber Rohrich • 701-391-1911 Kaden Rohrich • 701-934-4178 2838 Hwy. 3 • Steele, ND 58482 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com January 2024

Upstream Ranch ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

FEBRUARY 3RD, 2024 SELLING 300 BULLS, 45 BRED HEIFERS, EIGHT ANGUS BULLS & EIGHT RED ANGUS BULLS

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39TH ANNUAL “CARRYING ON” THE EXPLOSIVE DIFFERENCE SALE

Friday, FEBRUARY 9, 2024

1 p.m. CST • At the ERBELE RANCH, Lehr, ND Your COMMERCIAL BULL HEADQUARTERS, along with BREED-LEADING HERDSIRES! They are THICK and DEEP – All backed by the TNT 100% GUARANTEE! Selling

120 Bulls L671

L505

BD: 3/6/23 Homo Blk 3/8 SM 5/8 AN #4242197

Millars Duke 816 x Gibbs 7382E Broad Range 13 Brothers Sell!

L499

TNT Royalty H335 x LMG Gills Indeed 4736

L473

Gibbs 7056E Southern Comfort x TNT Pride C232

Purebred Red Angus

L424

Rockin H Captivate J75 x CDI Perspective 238A

L496

BD: 3/7/23 Homo Blk 5/8 SM 3/8 AN #4241857

TNT Convergence F380 x G A R Prophet 3/4 Brother to 2023 High Seller!

L731

BD: 3/16/23 Homo Blk 1/2 SM 1/2 AN #4241931

Connealy Craftsman x WBF Significant B132 Multiple Flushmates Sell!

L451

BD: 3/13/23 Homo Blk 3/4 SM 1/4 AN #4241905

Purebred Red Sim 3/4, 1/2 & 1/4 SimAngus™

BD: 3/17/23 Red PB SM #4241938

BD: 3/16/23 Red 5/8 SM 5/16 AR 1/16 AN #4241935

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Purebred Black Sim 3/4, 1/2 & 1/4 SimAngus™

BD: 3/24/23 Red PB SM #4242112

Bridle Bit Efficient J160 x IR Imperial D948 Multiple Red Hooks Eagle Grandsons Sell

L683

BD: 3/10/23 Red 5/8 SM 9/32 AR 3/32 AN #4241888

GW Hilger One 454H x LMG Gills Indeed 4736

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Shanon & Gabe Erbele Kevin & Lynette Thompson 6471 51st Ave SE • Lehr, ND 58460 5125 53rd St • Almont, ND 58520-9731 (701) 527-5885 (Shanon’s cell) (701) 391-1631 (Kevin’s cell) Contact us (701) 426-9445 (Gabe’s cell) (701) 843-8454 for a catalog! gserbele@hotmail.com kevinandlynette@westriv.com

BD: 3/10/23 Homo Blk 3/4 SM 1/4 AN #4242071

TNT Assurance J455 x TNT Unified B203 12 Brothers Sell!

• Volume discounts!

• Performance data and genomic-enhanced EPD! • No creep feed!

• Majority homozygous polled!

• All reds are non-diluters!

• All blacks will be homozygousor heterozygous-black verified!

Bulls viewable anytime at the Erbele Ranch, 30 m. S of I-94 Exit 228 • Videos & photos at tntsimmentals.com and DVAuction.com January 2024

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Herefords In The Yards Denver, CO Carl Dethlefs & Sons Rockville, NE Foundation Angus Frozen Genetics Denver, CO Grassy Meadow Ranch Michigan, ND Hunt Limousin Ranch online National Charolais Denver, CO Orton Ranch Red Angus Bassett, NE Rafter T Angus Buffalo, WY

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auer Dependable Genetics 47th Annual Bred Female & Bull Sale January 27, 2024 • 1:00 p.m. CST At the Ranch - Hinton, Iowa

Featuring:

 Elite Spring Bred Cows  Fall Bred Cows w/Calves  Spring Bred Comm. Hfrs.  Coming Two Year Old Bulls

At Jauer Dependable Genetics, the scope of our program continues to be the production of efficient Angus mamma cows. We have over 40 years experience breeding low maintenance - maternal lines of cattle to produce consistent, predictable, balance traited offspring that can be profitable in any environment. Our cattle thrive on grass and forage diets and will not need supplemental grain to maintain their body condition.

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March 9, 2024 • 12:30 PM Offering 280 Angus Bulls Over 40 A.I. Sire Groups Represented Patriarch Dual Threat Dynamic Fair N Square Man In Black

Trademark Testament Paragon Deadwood Iconic

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Interview & artwork by Derek Sample. Derek@ABPmag.com Thedford, Nebraska

Derek: First, I'm curious about your Bar None Hat Company. It sounds fun & rather fascinating.

I'm sure you must enjoy it.

Kaycee: 2023 marked my 20th year, and yes, I really enjoy it.

D: How did you get started making hats? Is your family into hat-making?

Kaycee: I'm the sixth generation raised on a Colorado ranch, always surrounded by cattlemen and cowboys. Significantly, I have two aunts involved in hat-making - one formerly owned Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, Colorado, and the other runs Cowboy Up Hatters in Denver.

Breaking into this trade, especially as a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field, was very challenging. I tried an office job post-college but quickly realized it wasn't for me. I've always been intrigued by hatting, but finding equipment and a mentor was difficult. I didn't want to bother my aunts, but after having some doors slammed, it couldn’t have worked out any better with my aunts teaching and helping me find the right equipment. Initially, it wasn't a complete hat shop, but I learned the trade with my Aunt Susie's guidance. Now, 20 years later, I've transformed a hobby into a thriving business.

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customer base is expanding, and you're trying to keep up with the demand.

Kaycee: The balance between ranching, raising kids, and managing the Hat Shop, along with my involvement in our community, is quite challenging. I feel blessed, though it can be overwhelm-

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ing at times. But you work through it.

D: Circling back a bit, could you tell us more about your ranch in Colorado and your family's heritage there?

Kaycee: As I said earlier, I'm a sixth-generation rancher to be raised on a ranch in Colorado, with a history rich in purebred cattle breeding, specifically Herefords. My family has a long history with the Denver Stock Show, dating back to 1907. I’m part of the Fred DeBerard lineage which at one point in time was a household name in the purebred cattle industry. I would call it a genetic defect!

D: That's a great quote. Writing that down...

Kaycee: [Laughs] Our family's cattle brand in Colorado, dating back to the 1800s, is 'Bar None,' which is also the name of my hat shop.

We no longer brand cattle in Colorado, so branding hats seemed fitting. I managed to secure the 'Bar None' name here in Nebraska.

D: That was a great move. How then did you meet your husband, Jason?

Kaycee: It was 2003 and I worked in the Denver Stock Show office. He saw one of my hats on a friend and wanted one. I hand-delivered it to him at the show. That's how our story started. I also made sure to get paid for that hat! Jason's family has a long history in the cattle industry in California. His father ran a fair in MacArthur, California, for over 30 years. Due to the laws and regulations getting worse for ranchers in California, they were then drawn to Nebraska, leading us to settle in Thedford, which is centrally located and ideal for us. Jason's deep roots in the cattle business influenced our move here. We’ve been here for 15 years, and we love it. The community welcomed us warmly, which can be rare in rural agricultural communities. We're very involved in the community and love living in the Sandhills of Nebraska. We host two annual bull sales and used to have a live female sale, but we've moved that one online.

D: Online sales are becoming more prevalent.

Kaycee: Yes, but they are a double-edged sword. Good photos and videos are essential, especially for the younger generation. They're just not going to come and visit you, so they rely heavily on technology for decision-making.

D: Many conversations like this eventually revolve around the difficulty of finding reliable help on the ranch, a common issue everywhere.

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Kaycee: We have an excellent crew but have faced similar challenges. Finding good help is a concern, and we feel fortunate to have such great help. They’re all family to us.

D: Is your family still involved in breeding Herefords in Colorado?

Kaycee: Not as much now. My father has passed away, but some family members still live on our homestead ranch in Granby, Colorado.

They lease it out; while there are cows, they're not ours. However, my sisters in New Mexico and Montana are involved in cattle breeding. The Hereford breed is great for kids due to their docility. While Angus and Hereford have benefited us, there's a special place in my heart for Herefords.

Combined, including co-op herds for our embryo transfer work, we have over a thousand head.

Nebraska has been conducive to our growth, which wouldn't have been possible in California, since the regulations there are overwhelming.

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D: Were they in Nebraska before you met?

Kaycee: I was in Colorado while they were in CA. After meeting Jason, I spent two years in MacArthur before we moved to Nebraska.

D: Were you apprehensive about Nebraska?

Kaycee: Not at all. I was excited as it brought me closer to my family. They’re 5 hours away so it’s quite manageable. Interestingly, my family's origins trace back to Lewellen, Nebraska, making it feel like I returned closer to my roots.

D: Tell me about your family life and daily routines with your kids.

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Kaycee: My kids are the best part of my life.

We have three: Haxton (13), Kennedy (11), and Hayden (9), who are actively involved in various activities, including sports and 4-H. We wake up at 5:30, and they have chores every morning and night with their show cattle. The two girls love horses, so they have those those chores to do as well. They must get it done before we leave for school every morning. Plus, I'm a huge advocate for teaching the kids music lessons. I think it's important because, in the future, who's gonna run the music programs at church? Haxton is also starting to engage in FFA and other school organizations. We're raising them with conservative, agricultural values, emphasizing hard work and loyalty. That means we’re keeping them busy to help them stay out of trouble <laughs>.

D: Your plate is definitely full then. How about wildfires? I remember hearing about some challenging wildfire issues in your area?

Kaycee: Two years ago, a big fire occurred near Halsey, burning many of the state's manmade forests. It burned about 300 acres of our property too. Wildfires are a major concern here.

D: Do you engage in any crop farming?

Kaycee: We grow corn for silage and purchase hay, though we now have leased land to produce our own hay. Finding a reliable source of hay is crucial for us.

D: Can you tell us a little about the people that work for you on the ranch?

Kaycee: We have seven employees. I believe they don't work for us but with us. We function as a team, and we couldn't manage without them.

I'm not on the ranch much anymore due to my commitments at the hat shop and other town businesses, so we rely heavily on our team. We operate a feedlot too, and teamwork is essential, especially during winter storms. We do our best to maintain a family-like atmosphere.

D: Are you members of any local or national organizations?

Kaycee: Yes, we're involved with the Nebraska Cattlemen's, Nebraska Hereford and Angus Associations, and their national counterparts. We're also active members of our church. The Hereford Association, especially its junior program, is excellent and their Junior Nationals event is growing significantly.

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D: As you know, we support women in this business. Have you faced any challenges as a woman in this field?

Kaycee: The beef industry is male-dominated, but women play crucial roles. For instance, my mother-in-law manages all cattle records, indispensable to our operation. Women may not always make the big decisions, but they ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the ranch.

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Women's roles are vital, especially in maintaining operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly in the background. In my experience, women are typically willing to undertake various tasks without seeking attention.

D: Do you have any advice for girls or women aspiring to be in this industry?

Kaycee: I advise chasing your dreams and not letting gender be a barrier. Women have made significant contributions to the industry and should continue to do so.

D: I'd like to circle back again to your hat-making. How did you initially market your hats?

Kaycee: I've always depended on old-fashioned word-of-mouth advertising. At cattle shows, I would take measurements with a unique head-conforming device, which piqued people's interest. I focused on delivering quality hats and fair prices, which helped build my reputation.

D: Do you tailor hats to match personalities or styles?

Kaycee: Yes, I select colors and creases based on the individual. The hat style often indicates the region a person comes from. For example,

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D: Is your hat shop located at your ranch?

Kaycee: My hat shop is in town and that allows me to work without interruptions from ranch duties.

D: What sets your hats apart from others?

Kaycee: Each of my hats has a distinctive Bar None liner, including a $2 bill as a good luck charm. This unique touch has helped build trust and rapport with my clients.

D: Do your customers own multiple hats for different occasions?

Kaycee: Typically, they have a work hat and a good hat. The work hat gets replaced with the good hat when it wears out, creating a cycle of need for new hats. It's important that the hats fit right to avoid discomfort. There’s too many headaches in life, your hat does NOT need to be one of them.

D: Another great quote to jot down…

It's always fascinating how hats can reflect regional styles and personalities.

Kaycee: Yes, the traditional cowboy hat has been increasingly popular, partly due to the romanticized portrayal of ranching in shows like Yellowstone. However, ranching isn't as glamorous as it's depicted on TV. D: So the cattleman’s crease is more popular these days?

Kaycee: I would call it a traditional cowboy hat with a cattleman crease. It's quite popular, even among older cowboys.

D: Do you run a booth at the Denver show?

Kaycee: I used to have a steamer booth at the stall, but with kids old enough to show cattle, I gave it up. I couldn't stay behind the steamer all day. However, I still take orders at the shows, and I'm getting a lot of repeat customers these days.

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D: Are these repeat customers looking for different styles?

Kaycee: Typically, with the majority of my clients, they want the same style they’ve worn for years.

Occasionally, I'll get a request for something different. I keep their head measurements on file so they can easily reorder. After 20 years, I'm getting a lot of repeat business.

D: Regarding ongoing challenges in our cattle industry, is there anything you'd like to change?

Kaycee: We don’t have enough unity in our industry. We ALL need to be pulling the same direction because we're such a small population of people trying to feed the world.

D: Completely agree. Any major challenges you’ve had that’s changed your life?

Kaycee: A major challenge was losing my father to cancer in just nine weeks. It was life-changing, teaching me not to take any day for granted and increasing my empathy.

D: Do you have any advice for young people just starting in this industry?

Kaycee: WE NEED YOUNG PEOPLE. It's crucial to start encouraging interest in ranching at home. We must embrace the younger generation and involve them in our programs, not scare them away. This lifestyle needs to be passed on to ensure its survival. Also, being active in your community is crucial. It's essential to spark interest and life in these towns to give kids a reason to return, even with all the hard work involved in ranching. Small towns offer an appealing way of Bar None Hats

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life, especially today. We're renovating an old hotel in town, which has been a new experience for me. A lot of small towns are just dying, but we are thriving here in Thedford. We have a tremendous group of older people, that are really active and keep it going. It might have been a little stale a few years in the eighties when a lot of ranch kids weren't returning, but we have a tremendous group of young adults from 25 to about 50 that are trying to make this community the very best that it can be.

D: With the old hotel, it's great that you're revitalizing a piece of local history. I look forward to hearing more about it since old buildings in small towns are an interest of mine too.

Kaycee: Yes, we should finish by spring. It's still work, but it adds flavor to our daily routine. Renovation projects like these can enrich a community.

It's a different kind of work that I enjoy.

D: What are your thoughts on global warming?

Kaycee: I believe it's exaggerated. Weather patterns are natural, and the current focus on global warming seems overblown.

D: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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D: Ford, Dodge, or Chevy?

Kaycee: Chevy. I drive a Suburban.

D: What's your favorite cut of beef, and how do you like it cooked?

Kaycee: Sirloin, medium rare, with a bottle of Topo Chico water.

D: How do you relax or get away from work?

Kaycee: We don't take vacations. Work is our fun, but we do enjoy family trips related to ranching.

D: That's understandable, I get it.

Kaycee: Our leisure is often intertwined with work, like renovating the old hotel.

D: One last thing, your Spring Bull Sale is coming up in February?

Kaycee: Yes, we’ll sell over 200 Hereford bulls and over 100 Angus bulls. We're already getting everything ready for the sale which means we have a lot more to do!

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for over 50 years. Billy started Hoffmann Angus by purchasing some bred heifers from an operation in his year’s All Breeds Tour was out of the Amer- Ada, MN, and they’ve seen a steady growth in the size icInn in Valley City. Last year was, too. That caused a and quality of their herd. A.I. has been used extenbit of a panic, as I only remembered that part. Then, sively, in addition to the recent introduction of an ET once I realized I wasn’t seeing ANY familiar faces, program. They focus on maternal traits & sound feet while trying to maintain performance. The EPDs they I really started thinking we were in the wrong spot.

Derek had me convinced we were right where we be- focus on have been consistent through each generlonged, but I still wasn’t sure until the next morning ation. They calve in February & March and hope to when we did see some familiar faces, at least solidify- have all calves on the ground by April 1. They host 2 sales per year: A fall female sale with other breeders ing we were indeed back in North Dakota and ready called “Pearls of the Prairie” in November and a bull to start another tour. sale the second Thursday in February.

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ANDERSON ANGUS RANCH Chaffee, North Dakota

Dallas Hoffmann, a 4th generation producer, welcomed the 2023 tour to his family's ranch near Wheatland. His father, Billy, his brothers Terry & Danny, and their families have been raising Angus 42

Ryan, Sally & Ellie Anderson own and operate Anderson Angus Ranch just south of Chaffee, about 10 miles south of Hoffmann’s. Ryan started the herd in 2002 by purchasing 10 cows from Jallo Angus. They’ve grown to 115 cow-calf pairs and are among the other

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Wendel Livestock WL Reno 0144 hosts of the “Pearls of the Prairie” sale in November.

Their AI program utilizes genetics from many reputable sires, and they also started using ET. They calve early, usually around February 1st, which allows them to sell mature yearlings by private treaty.

@ Bohnsack Ranch Sheldon, ND

Klay & Kassi Oland own and operate their namesake's ranch and run their registered herd alongside Klay’s parents, Kent and Judy’s commercial herd.

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Bohnsack Ranch is famous for its rodeos (among other things) held at the ranch back in the 40’s and 50’s. Still owned by the Bohnsack family, Klay’s parents have leased the property for thirty years. Klay and his brother started rodeos again at the ranch a few years ago. He remarked they had quite the turnout last year, as they hosted about 1500 on Saturday nights and just over half that the night before. Indeed, this is the first ranch I’ve been to with a boxing ring. Klay bought his first red Angus cow from Vulture Acres in 2009. He attended NDSU, completed his internship at Leland Red Angus, and then “dove into the breed from there.” The rodeo’s returning to the ranch mirrors his philosophy of returning to the basics when it comes to developing and marketing their purebred herd. The cows they strive to produce are easy-fleshing, easy-keeping cows that stay in shape year-round while breeding back and raising high-performance calves. There are strict parameters each cow must meet regarding teat and udder quality as well as foot structure to stay in the herd and have her offspring marketed to customers. They utilize an intensive AI & ET program to help propel their program forward. Their first bulls were sold via private treaty in 2019, and they will be hosting their 3rd annual bull sale on the first Saturday in May.

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JK Angus

Lisbon, North Dakota Lisbon, ND

Erdmann Angus Ranch is a first-generation ranch owned and operated by Jeremy, Stacy, Rylee, and Kaylee Erdmann. Jeremy purchased 12 commercial cows from Gary Johnson of Steele, and in 1999, purchased their first registered from Joe Schaff, and they’ve grown ever since. Today, the herd consists of 150 registered females, 60 owned in partnership with Ray Haugen of Valley City. AI sires include Mogck Entice, Hoover No Doubt, Hoffmann Thedford, & Baldridge Versatile, to name a few. The Erdmann’s annual sale is held with Sprunk Angus on the last Friday of February the 23rd.

JK Angus is a family-owned operation operated by Wylie & Sherry Geyer and their children Jamie & Kaitlin. Kaitlin is currently a first-grade teacher for the West Fargo school district, and Jazmine is attending community college in Kansas plus competing on their Livestock Judging team. Jamie & Kaitlin purchased their first Red Angus cow from Dennis Krueger at the North Dakota Red Selects sale in 2010. That cow family is what they built their herd around. They strive for Performance without giving up eye appeal. They use AI, ET, and DNA testing to keep improving. JK Angus hosts an annual fall heifer sale on SC online sales every October.

QUANDT BROTHERS CATTLE COMPANY Oakes, North Dakota

Quandt Cattle Company overlooks the town of Oakes from the hillside. Started by Walter & Bernie Quandt, they had 9 children. Their 5 sons are the 4th generation of the family operation. Jason, Jessica, and Gabe are farming and ranching alongside Jason’s nephews, Justin, Nathan & Steven, as the 5th generation of

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Jungels Shorthorn Farms the family. About 15 years ago, they started building their purebred herd through AI & ET and have grown to include 300 registered cattle. Throughout their expansion, the focus has been on selecting for exceptional phenotype and growth. They prioritize outstanding milk EPDs and strong maternal calving ease. Check out the Quandt Cattle Co. sale at their headquarters overlooking Oakes on February 20th.

WENDEL LIVESTOCK/ Dakota Angus, LLC Lamoure, North Dakota

Mike & Shari Wendel own and operate Wendel

Livestock. The herd consists of 500 Angus cows (that are also owned by Shane & Dan Wendel and Mike & Shari’s son Reed), and all are held to high standards to be efficient, breed back year after year, stay sound, and produce high-performance calves that excel in pounds and carcass quality. The Wendels have embraced the right tools to measure progress and improvement within their herd, starting with three generations of livestock judges to best evaluate phenotypic qualities. They utilize accurate AHIR measurements, including ultrasound for all sale bulls, Angus GS testing, and Maternal Plus.

They also use AI extensively, and their ET program focuses on replicating their best cows in large numbers to produce bulls that sire high-value, consistWendel Livestock

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Dinner @ Jungels

Erdmann Angus

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ent feeder cattle. They started having annual sales in 2004 and will sell bulls and females at the ranch on the 2nd Monday in May. Mike and Shari, along with Shari’s father, Gerald, who has been raising and feeding out cattle since the early 70’s, combined their expertise and now feed out steer mates to sale bulls. They also feed many of their customers steers and heifers and have partnered with that purchase exclusively WL bulls.

Mike and Shari are co-founders of Dakota Angus LLC and continue to partner with genetic customers to market quality beef from pasture to plate and share the profits.

DAKOTA ANGUS LLC Lamoure, North Dakota

A joint venture between Wendel Livestock & Bruner Angus Ranch and their customers provides high-quality Angus beef while sharing the profits with the hard-working producers. All the cattle are finished at Wendel Livestock and processed at Edgeley, ND, about 20 miles away at a state-inspected facility. The storefront/freezer is located at Bruner’s in Drake (about 3 hours NW), and Ashley (Bruner) is here at the stop today after just picking up an order for delivery to a local grocery store. Ashley's list for deliveries tomorrow includes a nursing home and 4 schools, as well as customer-specific placed orders. Dakota Angus LLC was presented with the 2023 Progressive Partner Award from CAB. They are the first ranch in North Dakota to receive a CAB award and are members of the CAB Ranch To Table pilot program. Their website gives information on both partners, processing, delivery, and pick up schedules, as well as ordering information.

Kathryn, ND

Derek, Brock, and the rest of the crew welcomed the 2023 All Breed Tour for dinner and our final stop of the day. JSF started in 1953 by purchasing one registered heifer from Hammer Shorthorns in Hannaford, ND, and has grown to be one of the most respected names in the breed. Currently, JSF breeds around 350 head of cows and 125 heifers annually. Heavy emphasis is placed on longevity, fleshing ability, and fertility, not numbers. A select group of purebred Angus cows are mated to white shorthorn bulls to make the ever-popular Blue Roan female. Additionally, JSF has created its January 2024

unique composite, featuring a blend of Shorthorn, Simmental, and Red Angus, resulting in red cattle that possess above-average performance and are widely accepted for their ability to improve fleshing ability, disposition, and maternal qualities. 2 sales are held at the ranch annually, “Durham Nation,” the first Sunday in November selling heifer calves, bred heifers, age advantage bulls and genetic lots.

The other, the real highlight of JSF, “Durhams In The Dakotas” features 100 head of elite yearling Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus bulls. This last sale has consistently been the highest grossing and averaging Shorthorn bull sale worldwide and is held on the last Saturday in January.

Pearl Valley Shorthorns Valley City, ND

Shawn and Kimberly Vachel and their children own and operate PVS. They have raised registered cattle since the 1970s and imported some of the first Simmental from Canada into North Dakota. Shorthorns were added 2014 and used on their registered Simmental to produce moderate, maternal, docile cattle. Their registered Shorthorns continue to increase, producing purebred and Shorthorn Plus bulls and females. Each year, sales are offered through Jungel’s “Durham Nation” and “Durhams In The Dakotas”.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -The 5 hour drive home seemed easy compared to the hours we spent driving, getting to, and going on the fall tours. Staying an extra night at a hotel didn’t seem too enjoyable either. So, we skipped out just after dinner, drove back to my home in Minnesota, got a good night's rest, and played another round of golf before I put Derek on a plane back to CA. I had 50,000 miles on my Jeep back in March. I’m now over 70,000, most of which were cattle tours and ranch visits. The North Dakota All Breeds Tour continues to be a highlight of the year for Derek and I alike. Since it’s not breed-specific, it creates much shorter drives between stops and numerous more possibilities. In addition, it also signifies the end of our travel for the year. That was kind of a bummer since we like being on the road visiting with ranchers and cows, but alas, a much busier work schedule lies ahead. Be talking to you soon….

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60 Red Angus Yearling Bulls 30 Red Angus Yearling Heifers 10 Red Angus Comm. Bred Heifers from guest consignor Including a good selection of heifer-bull prospects.

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Ellingson Bulletproof L307 ASA# (4219448) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 9 4.7 112 188 .47 6 24 80 .21 .85 128 93 Adj. WW: 879 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,455 lbs.

Ellingson Guardian L327 ASA# (4219487) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 9 2.7 118 179 .39 6.2 31 90 .45 1.27 163 109 Adj. WW: 832 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,319 lbs.

Ellingson Honor L313 ASA# (4219424) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 10 .9 91 143 .32 6 30 75 .35 1.23 154 93 Adj. WW: 831 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,551 lbs.

Ellingson Vanderbilt L322 ASA# (4219497) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 5 5.1 117 182 .40 4 29 88 .27 .94 124 96 Adj. WW: 876 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,594 lbs.

Friday, January 26, 2024 • 1:00 pm CST Sale Location: At the farm, Dahlen, ND

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66 Yearling Simmental and SimAngus™ Bulls 24 Open Yearling Heifers Other sires include: KBHR Gunsmoke J131, KS Net Income H433, Poss Deadwood, KS Vanderbilt G220, WS Epic E152, RFS Bulletproof B42, Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, and Ellingson Beefmaker Y113 Rockin H Captivate J75, WS Proclamation E202, Ellingson Guardian J141 and HCC Whitewater 9010.

Bulls will be SEMEN TESTED and GUARANTEED BREEDERS. Ellingson Yuma L328 ASA# (4219415) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 4 5.3 97 151 .34 -.4 22 71 -.15 .74 105 76 Adj. WW: 804 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,450 lbs.

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Ellingson Net Income L363 ASA# (4219451) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 7 2.8 94 151 .36 4 26 73 .14 1.21 131 87 Adj. WW: 834 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,450 lbs

Ellingson Cowboy Logic L373 ASA# (4219419) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 11 3 97 151 .34 7 23 72 .22 .99 143 90 Adj. WW: 788 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,404 lbs.

Ellingson Black Ice L3036 ASA# (4241435) CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 12 2.9 100 160 .37 8 24 74 .47 1.04 162 99 Adj. WW: 694 lbs. Adj. YW: 1,364 lbs.

HHS Georgia 802G ASA# 3627373 CE BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW MB REA $API $TI 16 -1.1 83 125 .26 11 20 62 .51 .76 174 94 Donor dam, ten sons and two full sibs sell.

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49th Annual Production Sale

Saturday, February 3, 2024 Private Treaty Auction: 1 p.m. Sharp At the Farm • Corning, IA

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100 YEARLING BULLS

• 32 years of carcass traits, ultrasounding since 1993 • Calving ease • Performance • Disposition • Uniform, thick and easy-fleshing • Priced from $3,800, $4,000 and $4,200 Heifers will be offered private treaty in the fall as bred heifers.

Loonan Genetics –

Impacting profitable bottom lines for generations!

We appreciate young cattlemen like James Johannes and his family. He came to us in 2007 – while still in high school – looking for a bull. It was July and we still had a Firefly Red Angus bull available, and he and his dad bought him.

Here we are, years later, and James has gone from buying our last bull available to coming opening day. He studies over all the figures and is buying a bull from the top of the bull crop.

His wife, Allison, works at one of our local banks as a credit analyst, so the Johannes family knows what their bottom line is. They know what to look for to get the most for their money from pounds to sell at the sale barn to keeping top replacement heifers.

James has studied his genetics and has had years of outstanding calves with thickness, gainability and eye appeal. In fact, he recently sold 900-lb. heifers for $2,100.

James & Allison Johannes Jase and Mable

Join Loonan Stock Farm on Saturday, February 3, to evaluate bulls that will add profitability through calving ease, performance and carcass merit.

Visitors are welcome to visit the farm before the sale to view the bulls.

We are happy to assist you in your bull selections to help you reach your cow herd profitability goals.

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Judy Loonan Rick Thompson, Herdsman January 2024

Request a catalog or view online at www.LoonanStockFarm.com!

Phone: (641) 322-3921 1724 Holly Avenue • Corning, IA 50841 Judy’s Cell: (515) 423-5642 • Rick’s Cell: (515) 229-0920 E-mail: lsfrras@gmail.com Website: www.loonanstockfarm.com

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Bar J Ranch -J Angus Bull & Female Sale Sunday March with 10,updates 2024, 1:30 PM email Tim@ABPmag.com

At the ranch and online at liveauctions.tv

50 Yearling Angus Bulls 15 Yearling Angus Heifers

Dependable genetics raised in a low-input commercial environment, that have been closely selected for:  Fleshing Ability

 Calving Ease

 Sound Structure

 Disposition

 Fertility

 Carcass Quality

Sitz Resilient. Selling 12 High Maternal Sons!

Hoffman Thedford. Selling 9 High Performance Sons!

48 Years in the Angus Bull Business!

Count on us for great service and dependable, profitable genetics!

Jake & Dawnte’ Reed

John & Joanne Reed

Jake: 320-429-0983

John: 320-808-1938

Email: barjangus@gmail.com

30217 110th Ave

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Brooten, MN 56316

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2-Mar CIB’s Gelbvieh & Balancer Clutier, IA 2-Mar Davis Angus Foss, OK 2-Mar Double Down Horse & Bull Nephi, UT 2-Mar Flying H Genetics Arapahoe, NE 2-Mar Gibbs Farms Ranburne, AL 2-Mar Hickory Hollow/Burns Angus Wellman, IA 2-Mar Hobbs & Eathington Angus Fairview, IL 2-Mar Judd Ranch Pomona, KS 2-Mar Kentucky Beef Expo Louisville, KY 2-Mar Laflin Angus Ranch Olsburg, KS 2-Mar Larson’s Full Deck Genetics Nelson, WI 2-Mar Linhart Limousin Leon, IA 2-Mar Loving Farms Pawnee Rock, KS 2-Mar Lucky 7 Angus Riverton, WY 2-Mar Mason Angus Broken Bow, NE 2-Mar Mead Farms Versailles, MO 2-Mar Powerline Genetics PAP-Tested Castle Dale, UT 2-Mar Redland Red Angus Hysham, MT 2-Mar Rudolph Angus Yellow Spring, WV 2-Mar S Diamond Angus Henderson, NE 2-Mar Stone Creek Angus Freeport, IL 2-Mar T&S Strnad & Guests Charolais Formoso, KS 2-Mar Source Sessions: Scottsdale Edition Scottsdale, AZ 2-Mar Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch Shelby, SD 2-Mar Trinity Farms Ellensburg, WA 2-Mar Wilde Angus Ranch Shevlin, MN 2-Mar Wisconsin Hereford Assoc.

Fennimore, WI 3-Mar Conley Cattle Sulphur, OK 3-Mar Gold Bullion Group Westmoreland, KS 3-Mar Lazy H Ranch Hays, KS 3-Mar Thompson Angus Farms Baudette, MN 3-Mar Windy Creek Cattle Co. Spencer, SD 4-Mar Best Angus Watford City, ND 4-Mar Borer Cattle Elgin, NE 4-Mar Buck Ridge Cattle Co. Seymour, MO 4-Mar Campbell Red Angus McIntosh, SD 4-Mar Clear Creek Angus Chinook, MT 4-Mar Don Johnson Angus Salina, KS 4-Mar Harrell Herford & Angus Baker City, OR 4-Mar Hills Ranch Stanford, MT 4-Mar Hojer Ranch Lake Preston, SD 4-Mar Hopson Angus Crescent, OK 4-Mar Kester Herefords/Valley Creek Atkinson, NE 4-Mar KM Cattle Co. Coon Rapids, IA 4-Mar Lyons Ranch Manhattan, KS 4-Mar McCann Red Angus Billings, MT 4-Mar New Mexico Angus Assoc.

Roswell, NM 4-Mar Pearcy Angus Cattle Eakley, OK 4-Mar S/M Fleckvieh Cattle Garretson, SD 4-Mar Stone Gate Farms Flemingsburg, KY 4-Mar Styles Angus Brentford, SD 4-Mat T&E Angus/ Mr. K Angus Clarks, NE 4-Mar Vision Angus North Platte, NE 5-Mar Allen Bros.

North Powder, OR 5-Mar Apex Angus Valier, MT 5-Mar Cornwell Farms Lacrosse, KS 5-Mar Dille Red Angus Shoshone, ID January 2024 AMERICAN BEEF PRODUCER

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5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar 8-Mar

Doll Ranch Mandan, ND Lott - McMurphy Alva, OK Macholan Angus Columbus, NE Manzano Angus Estancia, NM Sandhill Red Angus Sidney, MT Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords Guide Rock, NE Swanson Cattle Co. Oxford, NE Top 1% Angus Genetics Nashville, TN Bredmeier Angus Farms Falls City, NE Bischoff ’s Ravine Creek Ranch Huron, SD Bruns Angus Madison, SD Carcass Plus Isabel, KS Hall Ranch Bassett, NE Kline Ranch Atwood, KS Ox Bow Angus Wolf Creek, MT Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch Firesteel, SD Snake River Valley Genetics Idaho Falls, ID Tifton Bull Test Irwinville, GA Warner Beef Genetics Arapahoe, NE Bieber Fever Leola, SD Can Am Cattle Co. online Cates Farms online Cannon Angus Ranch Preston, ID Generic Genetics Ida Grove, IA Jensen Bros. Herefords Courtland, KS Keller Broken Heart Ranch Mandan, ND Larson Angus Sharon Springs, KS Ney Cattle Co. online Split Diamond Angus Whitehall, MT Treasures of The Tank online Bar S Ranch Paradise, KS Christensen Angus Okarche, OK Felton Angus Racetrack, MT Hueftle Cattle Co. Cozad, NE L Bar W Cattle Co. Absarokee, MT Leland & Koester Red Angus Sidnet, MT Quest of the West Spanish Fork, UT Rollin’ Rock Pilot Rock, OR SHB & GPAR Reardan, WA Sleepy Hollow Farm Centerville, SD Smithland Angus Russell Springs, KY Kenny Angus Odebolt, IA

9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar

Callen Farms Stonington, IL De-Su Angus Fremont, IA Fast/Dohrmann/Strommen Angus Mandan, ND Genetics Alliance Franklin, WV Great Lakes Beef Connection Clare, MI Hilltop Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Carthage, MO I-29 Bull Run Sioux Falls, SD Jones Family Angus Wamego, KS Keystone Elite Red Angus Ford City, PA Koberstein Farms Angus Ogallala, NE Lucht Red Angus Bozeman, MT

8-Mar 8-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar

Weiss Bros.

Red Cloud, NE Western Illinois University Bull TestMacomb. IL Bar S Ranch Paradise, KS Boyd Beef Cattle Mays Lick, KY

9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar 9-Mar

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32nd Annual Production Sale Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1p.m.

41 Yearling Angus Bulls 24 Yearling Angus Heifers Hoover Counselor N29 JR Fast Forward Nelson Imax 6514 O C C Taiga 919T SAV Rainfall 6846 SS Niagara Z29 Tehama Tahoe B767

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Woodhill Blueprint Marriott of WR Bar 8055 Marda Maverick 081 Drysdale Southern Charm 014 G G Raptor WR Bar 24J 720 WR Bar Black Granite 015

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34th Annual Bull Sale

Nebraska’s Largest Source for Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled SimAngus™ Genetics

All bulls are born, fed and raised from one ranch, giving you the most accurate contemporary groups possible.

Sunday, January 28, 2024 1:00 PM (CT) • At the Ranch, Miller, NE Selling 280 Simmental, SimAngus™ & Angus Bulls

565L KBHR BOLD RULER H152 SON

598L KBHR BOLD RULER H152 SON

ASA 4217523 PB SM $API 181.4 • $TI 99.8

ASA 4217556 PB SM $API 200.1 • $TI 103.4

846L KBHR DUALLY H167 SON

589L TJ FRONTMAN 518J SON

ASA 4217360 3/4 SM 1/4 AN $API 146.0 • $TI 90.8

ASA 4217547 PB SM $API 156.1 • $TI 95.8

508L TJ CHIEF 460G SON

1572L TJ MAKERS MARK 215Y SON

558L TJ GOLD 274G SON

ASA 4217466 3/4 SM 1/4 AN $API 138.1 • $TI 85.1

ASA 4217997 1/2 SM 1/2 AN $API 152.0 • $TI 78.9

ASA 4217516 PB SM $API 184.4 • $TI 97.7

Bulls will be performance and fertility tested, and sell with genomicaly enhanced EPDs. All bulls will be cared for free of charge until April 1, 2024.

Contact us today to be added to our mailing list for a January sale book.

Visit our website for more sale information www.trianglejranch.com Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Corey Wilkins 256-590-2487 Jared Murnin 406-321-1542 www.alliedgeneticresources.com

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SAT @ 2pm(CST)…FEB 3, 2024 Decorah Sale Barn, Decorah, IA

45 Years Balancing

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ASA 4265255 • CE 17 • WW 65 • YW 93 • API 137 • TI 76

PB SM • L90 • S: KBHR Honor • MGS: Hooks Eagle BW 86 • WW 808 • Homo Black • Homo Polled ASA 4264887 • CE 8 • WW 83 • YW 120 • API 132 • TI 79

PB SM • L613 • S: SRH Hannibal 5H • MGS: SAS Antidote BW 76 • WW 746 • Homo Black • Homo Polled ASA 4265225 • CE 11 • WW 92 • YW 138 • API 128 • TI 82

PB SM • K617 • S: R PLUS Uppercut • MGS: DS Numbers BW 89 • Homo Black • Homo Polled ASA 4108847 • CE 8 • WW 90 • YW 133 • API 118 • TI 83

PB SM • L257 • S: SRH Patriot • MGS: Wheatland Bull 680S BW 87 • WW 797 • Hetero Black • Homo Polled

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70 Herd Improving Bulls • Bred & Open Females • Donor Females • Embryos Jeff & Lynda Springer | Jeff: (641) 330-6654 or sprinsim@windstream.net www.

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120 Fall & Spring Yearlings Sell Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Milton-Freewater, Oregon buy the kind of cattle that have kept a first generation ranch in business for over 60 years

Kesslers Impulse L066 |20688841 CED 9 BW .3 WW 83 YW 138 Marb .68 RE .82

Kesslers Growth Fund L140 | 20690804 CED 9 BW .1 WW 87 YW 160 Marb .20 RE .66

Kesslers Impulse L042 | 20688840 CED 9 BW .5 WW 79 YW 135 Marb .78 RE .72

Kesslers Foundation J049 | 20154534 Our 2022 $27,500 high selling bull 12 Sons Sell

Sitz Inspire 729J | 20003665 A $57,500 Sitz Stellar son 35 sons sell!

Sitz Resilient 750J | 20011059 Our pick of the 2022 Resilient sons 24 sons sell!

Selling Sons of: Sitz Resilient 750J, Sitz Inspire 729J, Kesslers Foundation J049, Deer Valley Growth Fund, Baldridge Highlander, Sitz Impulse 732J, Kesslers Commodore 6516, GAR Hometown, Vermilion Bomber G061 request a sale book at kesslerangus.com Randy (509) 520-3281 | Tierra (509) 876-0884 49838 Fruitvale Road, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 62

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Countdown to 100

96 years of Angus genetics by the

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Hoover No Doubt

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Erica of Ellston A32

Maid of Ellston A123

Hoover Family Deep Creek Legitimate 203

Maid of Ellston A59

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Selling 100 bulls & 80 females w w w.hooverangus.com David & Joy McFarland • 641-344-3234 January 2024

Rod: (605) 840-1496 | RJ: (605) 840-1826 | Reed: (605) 840-1292 | Linkyn: (605) 840-8941 32554 287th St., Colome, SD 57528 • ravenang@gwtc.net

Sale will be broadcast live on: January 2024

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50 th FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE SALE Annual Annual

FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the farm near Britton,SALE South Dakota Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the farm near Britton, South Dakota

SELLING: 60 POWERFUL BULLS | 31 SUPER FANCY OPEN HEIFERS SELLING: 60 POWERFUL BULLS | 31 SUPER FANCY OPEN HEIFERS CELEBRATING OUR 50th ANNUAL SALE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF HIGH CELEBRATING OUR MADE, 50th ANNUAL SALE WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF HIGH QUALITY, STOUT TOP PERFORMANCE BULLS AND FEMALES. QUALITY, STOUT MADE,YOU TOPCOME PERFORMANCE FEMALES. AFTER ALL, IT’S WHAT TO EXPECTBULLS FROM AND BUSH ANGUS!!

AFTER ALL, IT’S WHAT YOU COME TO EXPECT FROM BUSH ANGUS!!

BUSHS CUSTOM BUILT 860 BUSHS CUSTOM BUILT 860 BEPD +.4, WEPD +89,YEPD +155, MILK +23, HP +15.9, BEPD +.4,REWEPD SC +.87, +.62 +89,YEPD +155, MILK +23, HP +15.9, SC +.87, RE +.62

BW 76# BW 76# Ratio 98 Ratio 98 WW 869# WW 869# Ratio 115 Ratio 115 YW 1539 YW 1539 # Ratio 113 # Ratio 113

He is a son of our owned sire, He is a son of our owned sire, Evenson Everest 964, he was the top Evenson Everest 964, he was the top selling bull last year going to selling bull last year going to Hamilton Farms, Canada. This sire Hamilton Farms, Canada. This sire group has been our highest average group has been our highest average and highest performing sire group for and highest performing sire group for the last 2 years. EVEREST has proved the last 2 years. EVEREST has proved to be a great breeding bull with to be a great breeding bull with another solid progeny group selling another solid progeny group selling again this year. again this year.

This supreme calving ease son of our Bushs Wing This supreme calving ease son of our Bushs Wing Man sire was our top Selling Bull in the 2022 sale.

Man sire was our top Selling Bull in the 2022 sale.

He is a big time performance sire with his first He is a big time performance sire with his first progeny selling in this sale. They mimic their sire progeny selling in this sale. They mimic their sire for size, weight, and quality. for size, weight, and quality.

BUSHS UP THE LIMIT 533 BUSHS UP THE964 LIMIT 533 EEVENSON EVEREST

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BUSHS CUSTOM BUILT 860 BUSHS BUILT 860 BUSHS CUSTOM CRUISE CONTROL 650 Scott: 605-470-0555 • Jim: 605-470-0605 BUSHS CRUISE CONTROL BUSHS HIGH CALIBER 674650 Scott:605-290-0888 605-470-0555• •Office: Jim: 605-470-0605 Tyler: 605-448-5401 BUSHS HIGH CALIBER Tyler: 605-290-0888 • Office: 605-448-5401 EVENSON EVEREST 964674 41785 109ST, BRITTON, SD 57430 EVENSON EVEREST 964 720F SITZ ACCOMPLISHMENT 41785 109ST, BRITTON, SD 57430 www.bushangus.com SITZ 720F SITZ ACCOMPLISHMENT FEAT 729H www.bushangus.com Call for catalog. 300 miles free delivery on all sale cattle.

SITZ FEAT 729H LAR MAN IN BLACK Call for catalog. 300 miles free delivery on all sale cattle.

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SAV Anthem 0042

SELLING 410 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS & 220 FEMALES Sires represented include America, Anthem, Glory Days, Magnum, Magnify, Panther, Bloodline, Downpour, Rainfall, Renovation, Jesse James, Territory, Duke, Architect, Colossal, Scale Crusher, Certified, Ease, Encore, Early Arrival, Checkmate, Charlo, Cattlemaster, Grand Canyon, Growth Fund, Benchmark, Double Wide, Density and more. ✓ Volume selection ✓ Free delivery ✓ Affordable to the cowman

SAV Ambition 3024

SAV Dynasty 3220

40 progeny sell!

SAV Glory Days 1832

60 progeny sell!

SAV Magnum 1335 BW 74 205 WT. 915

BW 77 205 WT. 969

He sells! Anthem x SAV Blackcap May 7348. A herd-changer with authentic Angus breed character, thickness, muscle shape and stoutness in a fault-free package. His powerhouse Pathfinder dam records a weaning ratio of 105 on 5 calves.

SAV Aberdeen 3963

He sells! Duke x SAV Emblynette 1167. A milestone breeding achievement and new generation outcross with a perfect blend of calving-ease, phenotype, performance and cow family strength for generations. His 2-year old Downpour dam comes from the breed leading Pathfinder, SAV Emblynette 2369.

45 progeny sell!

SAV Courage 3003 SAV Panther 1906

22 progeny sell!

BW 78 205 WT. 906

BW 77 205 WT. 997

He sells! Anthem x SAV Emblynette 7505. A beef bull supreme with muscle, volume and massive dimension in a herdbull package. His front-pasture dam by Renown x Net Worth records a weaning ratio of 107 on 3 calves and is the grandam of the $345,000 SAV Magnum 1335.

He sells! Colossal x SAV Madame Pride 4407. A major league herdsire prospect with outcross calving-ease blended with superior phenotype, top-of-the-breed performance and cow power beyond compare. His Pathfinder dam by Resource x Density is a herd treasure with a stand-alone maternal design.

SAV Checkpoint 3910

SAV Jesse James 0968

35 progeny sell!

SAV Arithmetic 3204 S Architect 9501

20 progeny sell!

BW 102 205 WT. 959

BW 84 205 WT. 1101

He sells! Checkmate x SAV Blackcap May 1808. A performance He sells! Architect x SAV Blackcap May 3525. The valedictorian powerhouse with massive volume, muscle, thickness and extra of the performance class of 2023 and heaviest 205-day weight dimension. He will sire the pounds that pay the bills. His bull of his entire calfcrop. This potential sale-topper is Pathfinder dam by Net Worth records a weaning ratio of 108 on phenotypically and genetically outstanding with major breed 10 calves and has 126 progeny highlighting past SAV sales. impact potential. His dam is a maternal centerpiece and all-time greatest daughter of the legendary Final Answer.

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Millars Duke 816

55 progeny sell!

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