2022 Cattle Inventory (Head) 1,300
2023 Fall Tour!
93,000
HOLIDAY INN KEARNEY
September 15-16
KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
If you’ve ever driven from eastern Nebraska to
Montana, you probably know about Hwy 26, which makes a SE/NW diagonal through Wyoming and into Nebraska. If you’re not paying attention to time or mileage and are now used to driving busy interstates, you go through Cheyenne, which doesn’t take much longer, adding 50 miles to the journey. Now, add that there isn’t a lot between Cheyenne and Ogallala, so you better pay attention to your gas gauge. Derek was driving in the pouring rain all morning, and as he said, “I was watching the road instead of the gas gauge.” So, we took a short hour break for someone to bring gas while on the side of a nowhere county road miles from anywhere. Eventually, we made it to Kearney with enough time to grab a decent meal and head to bed for the next day's activities. We were looking forward to the golfing tomorrow and weren’t due at the course until 1:00. Derek took a few golf lessons between our trip to Texas and this one, so at least he was somewhat prepared to join in the festivities for the day. My golfing partner was Joe Epperly, director of golf operations for Wagonhammer Ranches, whom we visited last year on this tour. I know he was kidding about that title, but after watching him play, I was convinced it was fitting. This year's event was held at Kearney Country Club, and it was well worth the drive since it was a scenic course nestled into the hills of college town. I’ve golfed in Nebraska twice, and I don’t know which one I like better between the two courses. 30
Both grounds were immaculate, making me think I’ll need to return to Nebraska for more golfing. After golf, we all met at the fairgrounds for that evening's dinner, followed by a presentation by Dr. Mark Boggess – Director of US Meat Animal Research in Clay Center, NE. The following day we were back at the fairgrounds for breakfast and displays by Schulte Angus Ranch & Gardels Lazy Four Angus.
Pleasanton, NE
Since immigrating to the US from Germany in the late 1800s, the Schulte name has been synonymous with farming. In 1997, Jeremy, a fourth generation rancher, and his wife Stacy began to AI the commercial herd with Angus bulls, which resulted in a noticeable increase in the quality of the cattle. After investing in purebred Angus heifers, they began flipping the herd from commercial to purebred. Today, Schulte Angus Ranch continues to evolve by incorporating Angus sires and technology such as genetic testing, ultrasounds, and embryo transfers. Numbering north of 120 head, they continue to be involved showing Angus cattle in the local, state, and national shows as well as offering bulls and heifers every year for sale at private treaty while also consigning bulls and pens of heifers to the Nebraska Classic.
AMERICAN BEEF PRODUCER
November 2023
