American Red Angus Magazine: September 2014

VOLUME 50, NUMBER 7

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2014

SEPTEMBER 2014

Special Insert:

Commercial Marketing Edition

Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 50, Number 7

American Red Angus Magazine 4201 N I-35 • Denton, Texas 76207 (940)387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org

The Ranchers’ Guide to Feeder Cattle Marketing ...19

Publisher/Advertising Director...Kevin LeMaster 10978 Hawthorn Dr. • Clive, IA 50325 (515) 225-0051 • email: kevin@redangus.org Editorial Coordinator..................Tracey Koester email: tracey@redangus.org

Integrity Matters ...26

Subscriptions.............................Charli Crawford email: charli@redangus.org Affiliated with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Improvement Federation U.S. Beef Breed’s Council National Pedigreed Livestock Council

GENERAL INFORMATION

Published ten times annually by the Red Angus Association of America at the national headquarters (4201 N I-35, Denton, TX 76207-3415). A nonpolitical magazine dedicated to the promotion and improvement of breeding, feeding and marketing Red Angus cattle. Subscription rate: U.S., 1 year $30.00; 2 years - $55.00. Canada and Mexico, 1 year - $44.00, 2 years - $82.00 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). International Air Mail, 1 year - $55.00; 2 years - $100.00 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only).

These rates are based on Third Class Bulk mailed from Lubbock, Texas. Add $20.00 per year for First Class.

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING POLICY

Advertising and editorial content are not limited to any particular class of product or subject matter.

However, we reserve the right to refuse publication of any material not within the bounds of high agricultural ethics. While we devote the utmost care to the preparation of each advertisement, we cannot be held responsible for ads received after the ad deadline. Furthermore, the accuracy and content of copy received over the telephone is entirely the responsibility of the advertiser. No adjustment for incorrect ad copy will be considered for ads that are received after the ad deadline or that are placed over the telephone.

All unused reserved advertising space that is not cancelled by the advertising deadline will be billed to the advertiser.

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Breeder Directory 1” Deep $275 per year 2 1/8” Deep $425 per year 3 1/4 “ Deep $575 per year

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Color Black + 1 color: $100 Black + 2 colors: $200 Full Color : $335

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Would you buy that bull again? ...44

California Dreamin’ 2014 Junior Red Angus Association Round Up

Juniors experienced California Dreamin’ at 2014 Round-Up ...56

Board Commentary Association Commentary RAAA bids farewell to Myron Edelman Member Services Bulletin Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth Member News Sale Reports If you show, be in the know New Members

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Calendar of Events Index to Advertisers

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Tim Whitley Horton, Alabama tgwhitley@hopper.net

First Vice President/ Region B Director Kim Ford Bertrand, Nebraska thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com Second Vice President/ Area 6 Director - Great Plains Barry Horsley Council Hill, Oklahoma barry@horsley-farms.com Region A Director Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com Region C Director Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Leonard Wood Sandpoint, Idaho woodvxranch@aol.com Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas flyingk3cattle@mac.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Gary Jacobson Hitterdal, Minnesota gjrangus@feltontel.net Area 7 Director - Northeast John Langdon Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com Area 8 Director - Southeast Raymond Prescott Gray Court, South Carolina bullhill2@prtcnet.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Kurt Rich Vinton, Iowa richreds@aol.com

by Kim Ford, RAAA First Vice President

Focus on quality, marketing and customer service What a time to be in the beef industry! It seems that we are seeing continual new highs for all classes of cattle with many prognosticators calling for continued high prices through 2015.

We're living in great times in the beef industry, so let's enjoy it! I'm all for a well-deserved pat-on-the-back and payment for long hours, hard toil and deep emotional investment. So let's take a breath, raise a glass and savor the moment.

But ... (you probably knew this was coming) let's not rest. Like any great celebration in agriculture, there are still chores to tend to every day. The work never ends and the next calf crop is always just around the bend. Let's not get accustomed to these high prices.

Let's not get comfortable with the high demand for Red Angus cattle. Although no one knows what the future holds we can guess that prices won't stay at this level forever. We must keep our pencils and our knives sharpened. As individual cattlemen and as an association, I think we need to keep three main objectives in mind: quality, marketing and customer service.

Stay focused on quality. With high demand for Red Angus cattle, there's temptation to open the gate a few more times into the "keep" pen. The longterm consequences of keeping the questionable replacement heifer or bull will last much longer than these high cattle markets. Remember a few years ago when $8 corn was the talk of the town?

How much questionable ground was torn up and planted? What are the ramifications now that we're back in the $3.40 range? Beef producers who are in this for the long haul can be counted on to keep quality and a superior end product at the highest level – and they

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should reap the benefits of that commitment to quality.

Quality work and output of any type is essential – quality genetic predictions, quality DNA results, quality office work, quality breed of cattle. Those all build a strong association with strong members and customers.

Stay focused on marketing. It seems that it would be tempting at this time in history to rest on the laurels of the Red Angus breed. We've got quality grade, we've got heat tolerance, we've got the best mother cows to be found – just to name a few. Do we really need to keep saying it? YES!! Now is the time to keep earning market share with high quality cattle. Now is the time to blow our horns, shout from the rooftops, make a splash-– whatever is your chosen cliché. The point is – this is not the time to take our foot off the gas.

Stay focused on customer service.

It's tempting in times of high demand and prices to forget that businesses thrive when people are treated well.

Whether it's the farmer-feeder who buys your calves, the order buyer in the barn each week or the bull buyer huddled on a bleacher seat on a cold March day, they all deserve fair and just treatment. The goal is to cultivate repeat business. Whether it's a stack of transfers, an FCCP certificate of compliance or tail hair on a DNA card, the goal is a satisfied customer who has received what was promised in the bargain.

We are a thriving organization of Red Angus cattlemen and cattlewomen, spanning the United States in production of high quality beef. Every cog in the wheel of this association plays a vital role in the success of Red Angus.

So let's savor our victories and stay focused on what brought us to the dance. ■

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Association Commentary

RAAA National Office

4201 N. Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76207 (940) 387-3502 • Fax (888) 829-6069 Email: info@redangus.org RedAngus.org

RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Officer Twig Marston Ext. 8 • twig@redangus.org

Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion Ext. 11 • jeanene@redangus.org

Marketing Programs Coordinator Chelsea Poe Ext. 4 • chelsea@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Specialist Barrett Carlisle Ext. 16 • barrett@redangus.org

Media and Public Relations Coordinator Laurin Spraberry Ext. 17 • laurin@redangus.org ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org

Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard (515) 679-4006 dawn@redangus.org

Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org

Registry Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069

Lucila “Lucy” Meyer Ext. 7 • lucy@redangus.org Kay Hurley Ext. 6 • kay@redangus.org

Lori Ireland Ext. 18 • lori@redangus.org

DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org

Member Services Specialist Katie Teague Ext. 14 • katie@redangus.org

by Twig Marston, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Red Angus breeders’ dedication reaps rewards We live in amazing times. The cattle market continues to make history as is climbs to meet consumer demands.

Technology allows us to increase production, broaden communications and be more efficient than ever before. All the while, people and relationships continue to provide pathways toward life’s adventure and changes. But one thing for certain, time remains the most valuable thing we can spend.

The media reminds us daily of the factors setting cattle prices. The demands of feeding the world, the country’s inventory of beef cattle, drought, availability of feed, cost of business and psychology of the market move the price of cattle up and down. However, beef cattle genetics – day in and day out – remains the foundation of beef production value. Red Angus breeders continue to position themselves and their customers to be the premier supplier of genetics to the beef industry through thoughtful and deliberate breedingstock selections and matings.

Technology continues to advance our ability to measure, perform and predict.

As an association we continue to study and apply those technologies that are reliable, accurate and beneficial to the membership. Allied companies are advancing new and proven technologies to the industry. Science discoveries that were once considered novel ideas are now common place. Examples include efficient oocyte recovery and IVF technology, instrumental grading, feeder cattle sorting systems, electronic

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identification and GPS-guided machinery.

Your RAAA staff will continue to bring technology to you on several fronts especially in genetic evaluation.

Stakeholders will then have a variety of opportunities to utilize new and existing technologies. The results will be able to make your operations more efficient, productive and valuable.

Attending field days and herd tours this summer have been wonderful experiences for all that have attended.

One can only leave those events impressed with the dedication Red Angus breeders have for making a superior product. They have lived the industry and those experiences have shaped their programs. Form, function, performance and efficiency are all words you not only hear but witness as cattle were viewed and discussed. Time has been on their side. It gave Red Angus breeders the opportunities to cultivate relationships and build cowherds. Time has been on the side of our country, with each state and location receiving its blessings and adversities.

This will be the last opportunity to invite you to attend the 2014 Red Angus National Convention and Free Commercial Cattlemen’s or Ladies’ Symposiums in Savannah, Ga. Our tradition has been to spend quality time among Red Angus enthusiasts. Come join your fellow Red Angus breeders, Red Angus staff and industry leaders for an annual meeting that we hope will stimulate thought and conversation as you build the future of the breed. ■

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Reflection on accomplishments reveals dedication, success

by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement

RAAA bids farewell to Myron Edelman as he follows a new career path.

The culmination of one’s achievements within an organization not only determines their overall impact, but as well defines their dedication to the organization’s stakeholders. As the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) bids farewell to Myron Edelman, we reflect back upon his accomplishments that reveal undeniable success. A powerful combination of a true love for Red Angus cattle, a relentless desire for commercial producer success and, most importantly, a faithful following of Red Angus philosophy, enabled Myron to have a storied career at RAAA. Growth of FCCP Enrollments When Myron joined the RAAA team in January of 2009 as the director of added value programs, he was tasked with growing the recognition of Red Angus genetics through the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP).

During the fiscal year ending in 2009, RAAA stakeholders tagged 91,725 Red Angus-influenced calves. Myron’s skilled application of pull-through marketing, combined with tirelessly marketing the value of FCCP-tagged calves, has resulted in a 40 percent increase in the number of FCCP-tagged calves per year at his departure from RAAA. Growing RAAA’s Industry Relations Myron’s previous position with Wagonhound Land and Livestock, where he served as the manager of the 2,000-head cow-calf operation and 4,500-head feeder operation, provided him with the valuable experience of understanding the importance of relationships between seedstock suppliers, commercial producers, feeders and packers. Myron used this experience to

grow RAAA’s relations with feeders and packers while simultaneously growing the demand for Red Angus FCCP-tagged calves. His extensive experience using Red Angus genetics and his good eye for cattle provided commercial and seedstock producers a trustworthy and unbiased source for evaluating and purchasing herd bulls.

Release of Allied Access Recognizing the benefits of being able to provide age and source verification to Red Angus stakeholders who utilize hybrid bulls in their crossbreeding programs, Myron led the effort to develop and implement Allied Access. Not only does this program benefit Red Angus stakeholders, but Myron had the foresight to also provide this service to our genetic evaluation partner – American Simmental Association.

Choice+ Premium Red Angus Grid Perhaps Myron’s greatest achievement was the development and negotiation of the Choice+ Premium Red Angus Grid. A quality-based marketing grid available through Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., and exclusive to Red Angus

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FCCP-tagged calves, the Choice+ program rewards cattle excelling in the cooler. It’s no coincidence that the traits with the greatest premiums are the traits that Red Angus cattle excel in.

Without a doubt the greatest valueadding program released by RAAA since the FCCP in 1995, the Choice+ Grid will continue to benefit Red Angus stakeholders for years to come.

Interim Co-CEO Recognizing Myron’s experience, professionalism, proven dedication to RAAA and his respect for RAAA philosophies, the RAAA Board of Directors recently placed the reins of the Association in his hands. Myron’s time at the helm of the Association can be described as progressive, motivating and successful. Initiating and completing impactful projects, including the Choice+ Grid, Myron’s focus was constantly on stakeholder success.

Concurrently, his desire for staff success was evident through his motivational messages. Encouraging staff to instill a ‘spirit of excellence’ in all that they do individually, coupled with encouraging teamwork, Myron truly desired success for all RAAA staff.

As we close the chapter of Myron Edelman’s career at Red Angus, our reflection of his accomplishments reveals that his impact on stakeholder success is at minimal, noteworthy. In reality, Red Angus stakeholders will continue to reap the benefits provided through Myron’s achievements that were driven by his dedication to Red Angus.

On behalf of all Red Angus stakeholders, thank you for all that you have done for the Red Angus breed, Myron.

We wish you continued success in the next chapter of your professional career as the CEO of the American Gelbvieh Association. ■

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Member Services FAQ What is the NCE? The NCE (National Cattle Evaluation) is the biannual process through which RAAA calculates EPDs for animals in the RAAA database. To ensure inclusion in the NCE, please provide all data through weaning if available. If no weaning is available at this time, submit prior to the next NCE deadline. The EPDs that result from this process are released in January (Spring EPDs) and in July/August (Fall EPDs) each year.

Next NCE Deadline • Fourth Week in October for Paper Submissions • Last Week in October for Electronic Submissions

Why do I have to check the “Genetic Statement” box?

The genetic statement box acknowledges that you have observed your herd for characteristics of genetic defects. Then if any were found, they were reported to the RAAA. What are the requirements of Total Herd Reporting (THR)?

Each cow on active inventory (16 months of age and older) should report one of the three for each calving season.

1) Calf record 2) Reason code for the dam, or 3) Disposal code for the dam.

Calving Season for Spring is January 1 to June 30. Calving Season for Fall is July 1 to December 31.

Do I have to report calves born dead or that die shortly after birth?

Yes, to give the cow a record for having had a calf (THR compliance). Sire, dam and birth date and/or year are required with applicable disposal code for calf.

What does the “regtype” indicate?

R – Registered, met all requirements for registration I – Incomplete, pre-registered prior to reporting weaning weight and date. Once weaning data is reported, the calf will move to “registered” status.

C – Compute, record on file giving the cow a record for having had a calf, but the calf is not considered registered and cannot be transferred orused as a parent, and will not display EPDs. H – Lease agreement not on file for natural mating of a non-owned sire U – Has not met all genetic defect requirements Z – Has not met DNA parentage requirements

What information do I report when submitting calving records?

The following is a list of fields of information for data reporting of calving records under THR guidelines. Please note, RAAA does have an Open Herdbook, therefore fields of information may vary for the reporting process. If you have questions, please refer to the Rules and Regulations or contact the Member Services Dept.

• Dam Registration Number • Sire Registration Number • Calf ID/Prefix • Date of Birth • Sex • Birth Weight Group • Twin Code • Mating Code • Color • Horned/Polled/Scurred • Registration Code • Print Registration Paper • Wean Date • Wean Weight • Wean Group • Feed Code

Increased Data = Increased Accuracy = Increased Reliability What data points can I report that will enhance my animals’ EPDs and accuracies?

For more information on EPDs, please visit the RAAA website at redangus.org/genetics/ranchers-guide-to-epds • Calf record with pedigree information • Birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight • Calving-ease scores • Body condition scores • Dam mature weight • Udder scores – suspension and teat size • Heifer exposure data • Ultrasound data • Actual carcass data • Genomic test – RA50K See Instruction Key at right

What are “No Progeny” Reports?

Females listed on the “No Progeny” report are active on inventory but have not yet reported a record for compliance of THR requirements. The report should be used to submit the progeny record, reason or a disposal code for the previous calving year. If information is not reported for each cow, the females will be subject to inactivation in October. If all dams were reported in the weaning data worksheet, then you will not be requested to complete a “No Progeny” report. The “No Progeny” reports can be accessed via Member Data-REDS, under “RRTS Registration/Performance Updates.”

A printed report can be mailed upon request.

If needed, please request as soon as possible.

Reports are due the third week in September.

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What is the RRTS Excel spreadsheet?

As many of you know, submitting data online can be a challenge at times. The RRTS Excel spreadsheet is another option to report data (registrations and performance updates) to the Association. Please contact the National Office for a prelisted spreadsheet of cows on inventory.

Why should I submit DNA early?

• Reduce getting caught in a time crunch to complete a registration.

• Samples may fail due to quantity or quality of sample and have to be resubmitted.

• Exclusions may result and you have to try other animals.

Is a hair or blood sample better?

Blood is better because hair has a higher statistic of failure. Hair also is more time consuming for the lab to extract the DNA. Due to these reasons, the lab is now charging a $1 processing fee per hair sample.

How can I prevent any delay in results?

Submit good-quality samples, complete paperwork and avoid cross contamination.

Also, if sires or dams are not on file with RAAA, please have them sent to us from the respective lab. This ensures results are as accurate as possible.

Should animals be registered prior to submitting DNA? If at all possible, yes. This ensures that DNA results will automatically be updated in the database. This is recommended for samples that are being submitted for Genomic Merit (80K). If samples do not have registration numbers, the member will be asked to provide once they are available or the results will not be entered in database.

Why do samples fail?

• Cross Contamination (fresh, wet samples stacked on top of each other, new needle not used for each animal) • Dirt/Feces • Chemicals (insecticide, tattoo ink, lotion, GermX, etc.)

• Exposure to extreme heat and/or sunlight • Not enough sample What does Qualified, Excluded and Not On File mean?

Qualified – The sire/dam of the tested animal were on file and the test confirmed parentage.

Excluded – The sire/dam of the tested animal were on file, and the test did NOT confirm parentage.

Not On File – The sire/dam does not have a DNA profile on file at the lab with SNP markers and parentage cannot be confirmed at this time. ■

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Integrity Matters Rancher rebuilds plains of Oklahoma with Red Angus performance and efficiency

by Lisa Bryant for American Red Angus Magazine

Will Rogers once said, “Live in such a way that you would never be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.” Seventy miles south of Rogers’ birthplace, a replica of his boyhood home sits atop the Watson Ranch. It’s at this historic ranch outside of Morris, Okla., where manager Dwayne Miller says Red Angus cattle have the integrity Rogers talked about.

Martha Griffin (left) is the owner of the Watson Ranch, managed by Dwayne and Beverly Miller.

Photo Credit: David Crenshaw, Tulsa World, Oct. 29, 2002

Red Angus cows graze the tallgrass Cherokee Prairie on the Watson Ranch near Morris, Okla. The Red Angus cows have proven their temperament and efficiency to ranch manager Dwayne Miller.

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Watson Ranch fell into disrepair after 15 years of leasing the land plus damage of oilfield wells. Dwayne Miller has used his Red Angus cows to bring the improved grasslands back to quality pastureland.

Rich in legacy since its 1929 origin, the Okmulgee County farm raised Herefords, selling cattle to the likes of John Wayne. When inheritance tax nearly took the ranch from Martha Watson Griffin, the registered cattle were dispersed and the land was leased for 15 years.

The acreage grew into disrepair. Griffin wanted to restore the land and hired Dwayne Miller to spray the weeds. Striking up a conversation about Miller’s past working 28 years for an Oklahoma State University (OSU) research station, she asked Miller and his family to manage the 3,200 acres of owned and 600 leased acres. Wanting to put his research experience to use, managing Watson Ranch allowed Miller that opportu-

nity. Griffin told Miller to take the ranch and run it like his own.

Adoption of Red Angus Cattle At the time, a drought plagued Nebraska and Colorado, and the ranch took in “bed and breakfast” cattle for people trying to hold onto their herds. Miller was already interested in Red Angus, but coincidentally, these cattle were Red Angus-based.

Miller was focused on restoring the grasslands and believed commercial Red Angus were key. Buying one of the herds pasturing there during the midwestern drought, the ranch later added a herd from Nebraska’s Fawn Lake Ranch.

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Integrity Matters

The two herds were bred to Hereford bulls, but Miller saw the Red Angus breed gaining momentum so he switched to all Red Angus bulls.

Miller had seen several breeds ebb and flow over time. “I knew when everything got black, they would find some reason to start discounting black cattle,” he said.

He appreciated the look and performance of Red Angus, and saw several advantages to the breed, including a marked advantage in heat tolerance over black Angus.

“When we ran red and black cattle, the red cattle would be out an hour to two hours ahead of the black cattle,” he said.

“They would start grazing earlier and stay grazing later. They just performed better because of heat tolerance.”

Miller believes heat tolerance makes Red Angus more docile than black cattle too. Even calf buyers have commented on how gentle his calves are.

Miller’s wife, Beverly, said, “If he is going to count on me for help, temperament is everything. He and the dog and I can easily move 200 head down the road to another pasture.”

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Miller believes heat tolerance makes Red Angus more docile than black cattle too. Even calf buyers have commented on how gentle his calves are.

The Red Angus Advantage “I think Red Angus is a genuine breed,” Miller said. “Some breeds have utilized other breeds to enhance their breed. I really believe that Red Angus have held their integrity better than other breeds.

“Red Angus also are as close as I think you can get to maintenance-free,” he said. “They can make it on grass. That’s what

Integrity Matters

it takes when feed prices are what they have been. It makes the cattle shine when they can look good and perform well on grass that you raised.”

His cattle are thriving on the Cherokee Prairie. Most of the original herds have turned over by now, and the 650 cows are primarily farm-raised. Miller keeps outside expenses to a minimum with a goal of a low-input, forage-based operation.

“What we grow here are what the cows make their living on,” he said. Three years of severe drought trimmed the herd by 15 to 20 percent. “It’s given us opportunities to cull our cattle and keep the most productive cows. I use Mother Nature as a tough taskmaster and use the elements to shape the cowherd to where we need to be to perform on what our environment provides.

“Working for OSU taught me if you are in the cattle industry, you are really marketing your grass. If you don’t have grass, you will be out of the cattle business soon.”

Rotational grazing allows the cows to more efficiently use available forage while helping to manage weeds. With improved grass, four acres support one cow unit.

(Left to right) Dwayne and Beverly Miller manage the 3,200-acre Watson Ranch along with the help of Paul Quin and David Boyett. The four-member staff cares for 650 commercial Red Angus cows.

“I like Red Angus bulls because most of the time if they have been treated right, they will maintain their weight and keep growing and doing well under range conditions without a lot of pampering and extra feed. Red Angus have proven they are a grass-based breed.”

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“A lot of producers push their bulls so hard I think they’ve done a disservice. We’ve expected so much of the cattle we took away from the integrity of their bone structure. A lot of the herd bulls you buy look great until you put them with cattle and then they fall apart.”

Miller wants bulls with good conformation to withstand growth in addition to traits that indicate calving ease. He also wants bulls with length and depth. Miller watches for balanced EPDs alongside proven accuracy, with increased focus on milk production and yearling weight. To ensure uniformity, Miller searches for moderate bulls that are not extremes at the top of a sale, or at the bottom of the offering. Additionally, he studies a ranch’s bloodlines and production methods.

Downsizing the Herd Watson Ranch cows have been downsized to increase efficiency. Some of the original Red Angus cows weighed 1,700 pounds at full condition. Optimum size for the environment is 1,100 to 1,200 pounds.

Miller’s ideal cow is moderate framed and easy fleshing with good udder shape and moderate milk. He avoids high milk production due to the cost to maintain body condition score.

Cross-fence weaning allows weaned calves to graze with little supplementation. Due to the number of heifers retained the

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This set of Watson Ranch calves topped their weight class on Superior Livestock Auction in early July, selling for $2.80 per pound.

past six years, weaning weights of marketed calves have dropped to around 500 to 550 pounds.

Red Angus-Verified Calves Top Market Miller has marketed the Watson calves by online video on RFD-TV through Superior Livestock Auction for approximately 10 years. In 2006, he noticed the Red Angus Association of America Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) advertised on Superior.

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“Since I was using Red Angus, I was interested because it fit really well with what I was doing and the direction I wanted to go. I saw that Red Angus were going to be in demand so it made sense,” he said.

FCCP calves are source-, genetic- and age-verified. The trademark yellow tag inspires trust and recognition among potential buyers for the Watson calves.

“When our calves are carrying the dangle tag, that verifies that they are really good cattle,” Miller said. “I think it’s paid for itself time and again — every time I’ve sold.”

Watson calves receive a premium selling online with the FCCP verification. Miller establishes his price based on the top of the market selling at the Oklahoma National Stock Yards, setting his price at a nickel to 30 cents over what the best cattle sell for in Oklahoma City that day.

Jay DeBord, Miller’s representative from Superior has purchased most of the Watson spring calves each year. “We were visiting before cattle sold in July and Jay asked me what the cattle would bring,” Miller said. “I told him I think they’ll bring more than $2.50. Jay replied that he thought they would bring $2.60. The calves sold for $2.80 and topped the market for their weight class.”

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“When our calves are carrying the dangle tag, that verifies that they are really good cattle,” Miller said. “I think it’s paid for itself time and again — every time I’ve sold.”

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Integrity Matters “They sell themselves,” DeBord said. “Any customer I’ve sent Watson calves to has always been really pleased. The disposition and performance has been outstanding on the cattle.

“When you top the market, you can figure out that they are good cattle,” he continued. “Red Angus have been extremely popular the past three or four years. Red Angus are the market toppers right now.”

DeBord said Red Angus heifer calves are in high demand, citing a fall sale in El Reno, Okla., where Red Angus heifers brought $15 per hundredweight more than their steer mates.

“Seven or eight years ago, all the premiums went to the black Angus, but it looks like the Red Angus are the premium cattle right now,” DeBord concluded.

Proving their performance and efficiency, Red Angus cattle are likely to graze Watson Ranch pastures for years to come.

Will Rogers was a legendary son of Oklahoma, and now Red Angus cows are leaving the same storied mark on the Oklahoma prairie. ■

Beverly Miller’s hand-painted Watson Ranch flag flies high atop the Cherokee Prairie. The ranch has set a high quality of standard since Dr. Fred Watson established the farm beginning 85 years ago.

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Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen Spoil the Broth

by Michael Flerchinger, CPA, The Nichols Accounting Group P.C.

Many of us have heard the saying, “Too many cooks in the kitchen will spoil the broth.”

This saying goes much further than the kitchen and is very much applicable to many small, family-run farms and ranches.

Too many bosses on the ranch may lead to confusion and a poorly run operation. When there are too many people who perceive themselves as “the boss,” you have a dysfunctional management structure. All too often this will lead to the ranch being split-up or, in the worst cases, being liquidated altogether.

In the mid-20th Century many ranches were managed by the founder of the operation and often times children were involved. It was clear they were to do the job they were told to do, no more and no questioning was to be involved. Over time family ranches have grown in size and sophistication of how the operation is run. Unfortunately, the management structure has not followed suit and the iron fist of the elder generation rules by default. In order for family ranches to grow and continue to the next generation, they must adapt with the changing times and develop sustainable organizational plans and begin to define roles within the organization.

An organizational plan is a high-level view of how the ranch will operate from a managerial and task assignment perspective. The attributes and requirements of those who fill these positions begins to define the roles in the organization. There is by no means any one cookie-cutter approach to an organizational plan. In fact, if done properly it

will change as the ranch grows and transforms its operations.

The organizational plan – if drawn out in a picture – will resemble a family tree. However, do not think that the high-level positions will necessarily be occupied by immediate or even distant family member employees.

At the top of the organization is the group of people, or person, that the rest of the ranch will answer and be accountable to. This role in the organization is typically seen as the Board of Directors or equivalent. They are seen as a sounding board for advice but typically do not directly define and initiate the activities of the ranch. Often times the Board will consist of the elder generations, major owners and managers within the ranch.

Another board not typically thought of for a ranch is an Advisory Board (AB).

An AB is made up of outside, thirdparty advisors. This would include – but is not limited to – an attorney, a CPA, investment advisor, an insurance agent, and so on. The individual purpose of these Board members is fairly clear, however, to be truly effective you should have an AB that is working as a team to be an independent advisor.

Usually, the Board of Directors, or equivalent will work closely with the AB. It’s not unusual for an AB to meet with, in whole or in part, throughout the year with the ranch stakeholders to discuss the ranch and how to best serve and advise them. In our firm, we meet regularly with attorneys and other advisors to discuss short and long-term goals of our ranch clients and how best to achieve those goals.

Further down in the organizational plan of the ranch, the management and roles become more narrowly defined with more specific responsibilities.

Again, the size of the ranch will define how deep the organization will be defined. Speaking within the organization only, below the Board of Directors there may be another individual that reports to them, such as a general manager.

Underneath the general manager there may be a level of managers responsible for different areas of the ranch. For example, there may be a herd manager, a hay operations manager, a pasture manager, and so on.

One of the common mistakes made in the organizational plan and assigning roles is that they are occupied by someone simply because of their relational status to another member within the family. This is a poor practice for a multitude of reasons. A couple of the most important reasons are: 1) The person may simply not be the right person for the job and is unable to excel like someone else might.

2) The person may not have an interest to be in that particular position, which will lead to discontentment and again, a lack of expected outcomes.

Ranching is rich with tradition and nothing should change those traditions just because the environment in which they operate changes. However, they should be willing to accept a certain level of change from an operational perspective in order for the ranch to prosper and continue to the next generations so that they can carry on those traditions. n

Michael Flerchinger is a CPA with The Nichols Accounting Group located in Oregon and Idaho. They specialize in agribusiness tax planning and consulting. Reader questions can be submitted to taxquestions@nicholsaccounting.com. www.nicholsaccounting.com

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As weaning time approaches for spring-calving herds, most commercial producers are drawing conclusions on the success of their previous sire selection decisions. By now, producers have a good assessment of the calving ease, survivability and performance in calves sired by their new bulls. Even more critical to the long-term success of an operation is the assessment of the firstcalf heifers from each sire group. Did they calve unassisted? Did they milk enough? Were they good mothers?

And, most importantly, did they rebreed?

Now think back to when you purchased those bulls. In making your selection decisions you set the bar high.

In order to have maximum accuracy in the EPDs on which you based your selection decisions, you only considered seedstock producers who measured all traits. You refreshed yourself on RAAA EPDs and used them in your selection decisions instead of misleading adjusted weights or ratios.

Consider this: If you were given the opportunity to include the information gained from the first calf crop in your

selections, would it change your final selection decision? If you knew then what you know now, would you still buy those bulls? Would you pay more for those bulls because you have more information and therefore are more confident that you are making the right decision?

While this may seem far-fetched, seedstock producers actually have the ability to provide their customers with such information through the use of DNA tests for genetic merit. Often referred to as 50K or 80K tests, these genetic merit DNA tests simply provide data that is incorporated into EPD calculations. The end result: EPDs on nonparent bulls that contain as much information as that from their future calf crop. Through use of such genetic merit tests, producers can have more confidence that their heifer bull prospect is truly a calving-ease specialist, or the cowherd-building bull prospect will produce sustained profitgenerating females.

“Using bulls that are 50K tested is a huge resource to us,” said Shawn Claymore of McLaughlin, S.D. “It’s a great insurance policy that a 50K-tested bull

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If you were given the opportunity to include the information gained from the first calf crop in your selections, would it change your final selection decision?

will produce according to his EPDs and that makes him more valuable to me.”

Claymore ranches in north-central South Dakota in the rough terrain west of the Missouri River and markets both FCCP-tagged feeder calves and commercial replacement heifers.

Likewise, Mike Coffey of Mass City, Mich., seeks every opportunity to add value to his calves. He said using bulls that are 50K tested gives his operation an advantage in improving their genetics and adding profitability.

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“I am a firm believer in genetic testing,” said Coffey. ”The cow-calf production cycle is a long process and bulls cost a lot of money. Purchasing bulls that are 50K tested gives us a better way to get those genetics on the ground faster.”

Seedstock producers who provide their customers with next-generation EPDs that include data from genetic merit DNA tests can have confidence that their customers are given the maximum amount of information to include in their selection decisions, thus, increasing customer satisfaction.

“I think the 50K test will differentiate seedstock producers,” said Eric Christensen of Weldona, Colo. “Those that are willing to spend the extra money to 50K test their bulls will be able to offer animals with truer, more accurate EPDs.

“I think the 50K test will differentiate seedstock producers,” said Eric Christensen of Weldona, Colo. “Those that are willing to spend the extra money to 50K test their bulls will be able to offer animals with truer, more accurate EPDs. It’s important to our operation to know what we are purchasing. It will make a difference in the bulls we purchase and the amount we are willing to spend on those bulls.”

Christensen and his family own a cowcalf and feeder operation, and feed cattle to a finished weight. They have won multiple Grid Master awards.

Animals whose EPDs are reinforced by DNA genetic merit data are often denoted as such in sale catalogs. RAAA also displays this information on the “Animal Search” results accessible through RedAngus.org.

Producers interested in acquiring valuable genetic information through a DNA test can do so conveniently through RAAA. Submitted samples are processed at GeneSeek, who is RAAA’s genomic partner and a leader in the DNA industry. Alternatively, producers can submit samples to Zoetis, who has its own genetic merit test. While there are differences between the two DNA tests, both are incorporated into the tested animal’s EPD calculations.

While DNA tests are perceived to be a new technology in the cattle industry, producers should realize the science of

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DNA testing has been proven to be accurate by the scientific community. Additionally, the process of incorporating the DNA test data into RAAA EPDs has been evaluated and approved by RAAA’s Technical Committee. Because these important steps have been taken, producers can have confidence that EPDs supercharged with genomic data provides the most informative data to use in selection decisions.

“As a commercial producer I am going to choose sound science and always purchase a 50K-tested bull over a non50K-tested bull,” said Claymore.

Talk to your bull supplier today to see if they are providing you with EPDs that are backed by all available data (calving ease score, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, ultrasound carcass data, actual carcass data, mature weight and body condition score of dam at weaning, heifer exposure/pregnancy data, etc.) and DNA genetic test results. n

At Crump Red Angus we are very optimistic about the future of the cattle industry and hope that all Red Angus cattlemen are able to take full advantage of the markets this fall!

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Juniors experienced California Dreamin’ at 2014 Round-Up

California Dreamin’ 2014 Junior Red Angus Association Round Up

by Jaclyn Ketchum, JRA National Director

Day 1 - Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Everyone was California Dreamin’ in Sacramento, Calif., as Round-Up kicked off at 7 a.m. with registration and check-in at the Hampton Inn. A total of 45 juniors from 12 states and Canada loaded the charter bus and headed to the California State FFA headquarters to participate in ice breakers led by past California State Officer Kelcie Jones. Juniors enjoyed a Taco Truck Lunch.

After lunch the group headed to Prima Frutta farms to tour crops, equipment and machinery, and learned about walnut processing. The final event of the day was a tour of Mendoza Red Angus in Valley Springs, Calif. While at Mendoza Red Angus, juniors participated in a weight-guessing contest and Barnyard Olympics. A local Farm Bureau member and brand inspector talked to juniors about the rules and regulations of brands and also how to become involved in the Farm Bureau.

Juniors enjoyed a wonderful meal and ice cream sundaes.

Day 2 – Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Wednesday was a day of fun and exploration. The group traveled to Yosemite National Park and spent the whole day enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Juniors enjoyed California Trivia and Red Angus Bingo on the bus ride to the park. After taking a photo (one of many) and eating lunch, the group was allowed to explore the beautiful park on their own. Many juniors climbed through tall boulders to reach the bottom of a Lower Yosemite Falls. Once the climb was complete many juniors swam underneath the waterfall. Juniors enjoyed this small adventure but were ready to get out of the freezing cold water.

Day 3 – Thursday, June 26, 2014 The majority of Thursday was spent at Fresno State University (FSU). While at FSU, juniors toured their meat science department and the FSU Gibson Farm Market. Juniors competed in several contests during their visit at FSU including livestock judging, equipment identification, Stockman’s Quiz, prepared speaking and extemporaneous speaking. Stacey Gunderson, a Cargill Meat Solutions representative, shared a few words with the group as well.

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The juniors then loaded the bus again and traveled to Sanger, Calif., to tour Awalt’s AA Acres. Awalts had various breeds to look at including Red Angus. Gill Awalt explained his working facilities, training methods and nutrition plan. The group enjoyed pizza and then traveled to Old English Rancho where Johnny and Nathan Hilvers gave the group a tour of their Thoroughbred horse operation. The group enjoyed seeing their breeding barns, several of their top sires and the racetrack.

Juniors experienced California Dreamin’ at 2014 Round-Up

Day 4 – Friday, June 27, 2014 Friday started off with a trip to Firebaugh, Calif., where the group participated in a ranch tour of Silveira Brothers Angus.

The group listened to Rick Blanchard explain how he has adapted his land to become more productive and also about their grazing rotations and pasture flood-irrigation systems.

While at Silveiras, the group competed in the team advocacy contest and enjoyed a presentation from Celeste Settrini entitled “Being an Advocate for Agriculture.” After the tours and competitions, the group enjoyed lunch and then loaded the bus yet again.

This time the bus traveled to the Harris Ranch in Coalinga, Calif. The group was able to tour both the feedlot and the horse division. The Harris Feedlot was an eye opener to many juniors.

The Harris Ranch houses 250,000 cattle, many of which are dairy cattle, on 800 acres. Their state-of-the-art truck washes along with their feed processors were also an attraction. After finishing the feedlot tours, juniors were excited to travel to the horse division. While the tour did not include a viewing of California Chrome, juniors did get to see his sire. At the end of the tours, the group traveled to Lodi, Calif., where they competed in the Beef Quiz Bowl and Chinese Auction.

Day 5 - Saturday, June 28, 2014 They say happy cows come from California and Round-Up attendees did get to see some happy dairy cows near Lodi, Calif.

After enjoying milk and cookies, the group headed to an In and Out Burger for lunch and then on to Linden, Calif., where juniors toured a walnut processing plant and had the opportunity to run a shaker which is used to remove walnuts from the trees.

Next on the agenda was a tour of McPhee Red Angus. The group broke down into Leadership, Public Relations and Fundraising committees to discuss how to better the JRA in those areas.

The group then went into the annual National Junior Red Angus business meeting where topics were discussed and new members were elected to the National Junior Red Angus Board of Directors. Once the meeting was adjourned several juniors attended Mass while the rest looked through cattle and participated in a weight-guessing contest. That evening, juniors enjoyed a wonderful meal and then were recognized for their achievements in the different contests held throughout the week at the awards ceremony.

2014-2015 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors (L to R) Madelyn Mushrush, Strong City, Kan.; Rachel Davis, Montpelier, Va.; Jaclyn Ketchum, Plevna, Mont.; Kevin Tlach, Britt, Iowa; Anna Miller, Linden, Calif., and John Nelson, Chickasha, Okla.

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Round-Up wrapped up with a barn dance and games. Juniors left Round-Up with knowledge about California’s agriculture industry and a unique experience that they could add to their résumés. It was a great Round-Up and next year juniors can expect to have a blast in North Dakota “From the Badlands to the Bison!” ■

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Directors

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Lampley Farms Registered Red Angus

Ron & Pat Lampley

1035 Cornersville Rd. • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 422-7030 • Cell (615) 804-3214 rlampley@realtracs.com 12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net

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Mercer Farm Owners: Jim & Nancy Mercer & Rebecca Burnette 32237 Hwy. 58 N. • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette • Home (423)334-3649 Farm (423)334-5433 • Cell (865) 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com

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Registered Red Angus

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In Memory...

Emily Ruth Larson

Emily Ruth Larson, 71, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at home surrounded by family on the ranch she loved so much.

Emily was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Charles A. and Hester (Wray) Williams. She was a whirlwind of activity at Oskaloosa High School, Class of 1961. She received a B.A. in history from Carleton College in 1965. Her freshmen year at Carleton she met the love of her life, David Larson. They were married in 1965, spent two years in Coronado, Calif., and then moved to Minneapolis, Minn.

In 1975, they surprised everyone when they accepted a partnership position in a Montana cattle ranch and moved their young family to Chinook, Mont. In 1978, they purchased their own ranch north of

Big Timber, Mont. Together, Emily and David built one of the premier Red Angus cattle herds in the country. Emily loved to talk extensively about cattle, usually with a small dog (or two) at her feet.

Though small in stature, Emily was a vibrant woman of immense spirit and determination. Beset by increasingly painful medical problems for the last 25 years, she maintained an optimistic and courageous outlook. Emily didn’t let anything keep her from being a loving wife, mother and friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Emily’s behalf to the Chronic Pain Program at the Bozeman Deaconess Foundation, 931 Highland Blvd., Suite 3200, Bozeman, MT 59715 (memo line: Palliative Care).

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, David, and their three children: Chris Larson (Cassandra Dickson) of Portland, Ore.; Kim Larson of Bozeman,

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Birth Announcement Don and Denise Ferrill of Fort Worth, Texas, were blessed with the birth of their first grandchild, Cash Daniel Kennedy, to their daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Joerdan Kennedy, also of Fort Worth, on June 17, 2014. Cash weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. His first book – purchased for him by Don & Denise – is titled, “Come Visit My Ranch.” Cash is pictured with his grandfather, Don, who says Cash will call him “Doc.” n

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A memorial service was held at the Larson ranch in Big Timber, Mont., on Aug. 2.

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Mont.; and Amy Larson (Brent McDaniel) of Portland, Ore.; and two grandchildren.

Other survivors include her sister, Lynn Jorgensen (Jim) of Minneapolis, Minn., and her brother, John Williams (Karin) of Midlothian, Va. Her parents and her sister, Dr. Helen Holmes, predeceased Emily.

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Sale Report

Rhodes Red Angus Fall Calving Female Fiesta Sale May 20, 2014 Emporia, Kansas Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist Sale Manager: Cattle In Demand

3 Donor Cows $10,166 43 Fall Bred Registered 1A Cows $2,772 10 Spring Registered Pairs $3,985 13 Fall Bred Registered 1A Heifers $3,165 40 Fall Open Registered 1A Heifer Calves $1,746 12 Fall Commercial Bred Crossbred Heifers $2,200 14 Fall Open Commercial Heifer Calves $1,496 Top-Selling Lots: The top-selling cow was Lot 3, an Ole’s Oscar x Enterprise 1370H daughter. She topped the sale selling to Wildcat Creek Ranch of Newton, Kan., for $20,000.

The second high-selling cow was Lot 2, a Julian B571 x Cody, selling for $6,000 to Gaylon Stocksen of Medford, Okla.

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The third high-selling cow, Lot 21, a Basin Salute 7537 x LCC Cherokee Canyon daughter, sold to Cabernet Cattle Co. of Pomeroy, Wash.

The top-selling registered spring pair was Lot 40, a Badlands Design 225 x DFRA Rocker 425 daughter, selling to Hereafter Cattle Co. of Douds, Iowa, for $7,000. She had a March heifer calf at side by Real Deal Z672.

The second-high seller was Lot 31, a Romeo P159 x Buffalo Creek Lancaster M108 daughter, selling for $5,000 to Reid Stranberg of Buffalo, S.D. She had a March bull calf at side by Tool Time 1102Y. The highest-selling fall bred heifer was Lot 47, a Packer x Stalburn Kindle 10K, selling for $4,100 to Chris Swain of Sarasota, Fla.

The second-high seller was Lot 41, a Packer x Mulberry 26P daughter, selling for $4,000 to Route 9 Red Angus of Mackinaw, Ill.

The highest selling fall open heifer calf was Lot 72, a September line-bred Packer daughter. She sold to Rippling A of Lanark, Ill., for $3,200.

The second-high seller was Lot 78, a September Julian 84S x Major League heifer calf. She sold for $2,600 to Englewood Farms of Lancaster, Ky. The third high-selling open heifer calf, Lot 64, sold to Frank Zermeno of Goldwaithe, Texas. She was a Julian 84S x Juniper S207 daughter and sold for $2,250.

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The second high-selling commercial lot was Lot N, a group of half sisters out of Red Angus cows and the Revolution Hereford bull, selling for $2,600 each.

The third high-selling commercial females were Lot E purchased by Alan Jaax of El Dorado, Kan., for $2,300 each. These were 2010 Red Angus fall-bred cows.

The high-selling spring commercial heifers went to King-Maxey for $1,800 each and the high-selling fall open commercial heifer calves sold the same way for $1,650.

The volume registered female buyers were TY-BE Farms of Newbern, Tenn., with 13 head, Englewood Farms of Lancaster, Ky., with 11 head and Frank Zermeno of Goldwaithe, Texas, with 10 head.

The volume buyers of commercial females were King-Maxey of Harrison, Ark., with 23 head and Brooks Reid of Bosworth, Mo., with 17 head. David Marple of Buffalo, Kan., purchased 13 head of registered and commercial females.

Females sold into 16 states and into Canada. The sale proceeds of the semen donated by Rhodes Red Angus to the Red Angus Junior organizations was $1,650. n

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If You Show, Be In The Know Make sure you have everything you need for the upcoming fall shows!

October Keystone International Livestock Exposition – Harrisburg, PA Show: October 3, 2014 Northern International Livestock Exposition – Billings, MT Show: October 18, 2014

November North American International Livestock Expo – Louisville, KY Show: November 18, 2014 December Arizona National Livestock Show – Phoenix, AZ Show: December 28, 2014

January National Western Stock Show – Denver, CO Show: January 11-12, 2014

Reminder: Be familiar with the Red Angus Show Rules and Regulations. Below are listed the ownership requirements.

Breeders’ Guide, Section J.2 Ownership Requirements: a. Open Show: i. All animals entered will have at least one owner on record as a Regular or Junior Member of RAAA at time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline. ii. Be registered with RAAA and meet all requirements for Category 1A or 1B at time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline. iii. Have Official Registered Status at the time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline.

Complete Red Angus show rules, entry information and a list of national and regional shows is available at redangus.org/calendar/red-angus-shows/information.

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

Area 1 – West Director – Leonard Wood JAMIE NOWDESHA 3J RED ANGUS PO BOX 716 MONTAGUE, CA 96064

ROBBY HARFST RIVERSTONE RANCH 900 HAMILTON RD JACKSONVILLE, OR 97530 TODD PEPLIN LAZY TP RANCH 1310 NW 57TH STREET REDMOND, OR 97756 MOUNT BAKER FFA BOOSTER CLUB PO BOX 162 DEMING, WA 98226

Area 2 – Montana Director – Bruce Ketchum JACOB & AMBER KIRKLAND KIRKLAND RED ANGUS 938 HWY 246 GLASGOW, MT 59230 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Kevin Miller LOGAN & JOLENE BAKER BAKER LIVESTOCK 2243 HWY 14 BANNER, WY 82832 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe BRAD & JULIE BARTON RUBICON RANCH 7395 BESSIE HEIGHTS RD ORANGE, TX 77630 ROSS BRANNAN RBR RED ANGUS 219 RBR RANCH RD FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624

BRANDON GREGSON GREGSON CATTLE CO. 1000 BROWNS RD WILLIS, TX 77378

RICHARD LIGON 114 FAWN TRAIL GRAHAM, TX 76450

MADISON PERKINS 931 CR 164 WHITESBORO, TX 76273 BRIAN ROGERS BCR VENTURES 304 BERNBURG LN COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Gary Jacobson JEROME KARL OLD 7 RED ANGUS 56579 MEEKER RENVILLE LINE ROAD HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 TOM MULLER SWEET CREEK FARMS 131 91ST ST PIPESTONE, MN 56164

MARK SCHULL SCHULL RED ANGUS 16418 594TH AVE MAPLETON, MN 56065 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Barry Horsley ROCKING MJ LLC 15235 LONE STAR RD SAPULPA, OK 74066

LOREN BALDWIN BALDWIN FARMS 602 N 1180 RD LAWRENCE, KS 66047

JOE BOB & NICONA NELSON ROKN NELSON RANCH 302 CHOCTAW AVE CHICKASHA, OK 73018 MICHAEL & KAITLYN VANCE VANCE CATTLE CO. 2751 N 394 DUSTIN, OK 74839 LORI WHITE FLYING HORSESHOE CATTLE CO. RT 1 BOX 8A PUTNAM, OK 73659

Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon JESSICA L. MICHA 27 MILL RD BERKSHIRE, NY 13736

SCOTT & BARB STOCKSLAGER SBS RED ANGUS 7089 STATE RT 35 E WEST ALEXANDRIA, OH 45381

JONATHAN & JUANITA GROFF THOUSAND HILLS FARM 7939 ELIZABETHTOWN RD ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott

CRAIG HOYT 3350 RD 77 BREWSTER, KS 67732

BRYN OR STEPHEN M. BUTLER GLENDALE FARMS 224 WILSON MANN RD OWENS CROSS ROADS, AL 35763

PETER & KRISTI JEFFREY 06 CATTLE CO. 1200 N ALFADALE RD EL RENO, OK 73036

BILL & DI HODGE HODGE RANCH, LLC 3267 TYUS CARROLLTON RD CARROLLTON, GA 30117

TERRY OHLDE TO RANCH 815 S ELM STREET LINN, KS 66953

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DAVID & DIANA OWENS COVE CREEK FARMS HC 73 BOX 144 MARBLE FALLS, AR 72648

Area 9 – Midwest Director – Kurt Rich JUSTIN BIRKHOFER JB FARMS 1312 100TH ST MESERVEY, IA 50457

STUART & KAYE GILBERT PRIVATE STOCK SEMEN SALES 11523 VIOLET AVE STOCKPORT, IA 52651 LEON OR DUSTIN GLEW GLEW’S PERFORMANCE CATTLE 2080 221ST ST MANCHESTER, IA 52057 GALEN & PATTI JIMMERSON DEER RUN RANCH 15288 RIVERSIDE ST GRAND RIVER, IA 50108 JASON & KELLY ZEUTENHORST ZEUTENHORST LIVESTOCK 2771 GRANT AVE HULL, IA 51239

RAYMOND & RANDALL BUISKER BUISKER FAMILY LLC 2875 MAPLEWOOD CT MADISON, WI 53711

STEVEN & HEATHER ERDMAN DIAMOND VALLEY REDS S 11225 CR M AUGUSTA, WI 54722 International BERNARD BEGIN FERME LOUBER FARM 1630 ROUTE STE MARIE DE BEAUCE, QC G6E 3A8 CANADA

Building Better Beef Registered Red Angus

Sales by Private Treaty

(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036

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Steve & Shelly Newberry,Owners • Jim Frazier,Ranch Manager Livingston, MT 59047 • (406) 333-9506 • jim@srredangus.com visit us online at www.srredangus.com

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Jim Phillips (800) 974-5653

Ron and Esther Fischer

www.fischerredangus.com

Registered Red Angus

300 Red Angus Lane Helmville, MT 59843 www.meyerbeef.com meyercoranch@blackfoot.net

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Amie & Teri Angelo

(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832

www.sutherlinfarms.com

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

Tim & Julie Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

Bob & Julie Morton

2435 Logan Trident Road• Three Forks, MT 59752 1-866-GMRA-COW • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March

Glacier Red Angus

MONTANA Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!

Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413

Leland

Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty

RED ANGUS RANCH

Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March (701) 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 34 mi. SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 42 mi. N Beach, ND 192 ND Hwy 16 N Mile Mark 118 Hwy 16 Sidney, MT 59270

Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@wildblue.net

Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes

40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com

Proud to be a part of Montana’s Red Angus history!

Spear J Red Angus

Harold Isaacs Family P.O. Box 49 Jordan, MT 59337 (406) 557-2371 Fax (406) 557-6158

Cam, Spike and Sally Forbes 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: beckton@wavecom.net

RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION

1-877-Red-Angus • email: mtraa@mtredangus.com • www.mtredangus.com 86 American Red Angus Magazine ■ September 2014

in Big Sky Country!

- We Focus on The Female -

LUCHT RED ANGUS

Vic & Shari Westphal

RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 â&#x20AC;¢ (406) 428-2179

Email: klmpnra@gmail.com Registered Red Angus Cattle

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North American Curly Horses

MARS RANCH

Bozeman, MT â&#x20AC;¢ 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com

Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"

Charlie & Linda Lewis (406) 962-3330 Triple X Red Angus Westphal Red Angus

CELLENCE

MONTANA HEADQUARTERS Ryan Ludvigson â&#x20AC;¢ (406) 534-4263 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

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FRITZ RED ANGUS

Ty & Sarah Leonard 35 Erie Lane Hilger, MT 59451 Joint Bull Sale 406-462-5623

1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net

Vic & Shari Westphal P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 Breeding 406-428-2179

for with Feddes Balance Red Angus Craig & Taryn DeBoer Manhattan, MT â&#x20AC;¢ (406) 282-9029 Cell (406) 570-3304 â&#x20AC;¢ www.ctredangus.com

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Jesse and Melissa Spidahl 406-208-0289 â&#x20AC;¢ 406-425-0868 65 Bluewater Rd. â&#x20AC;¢ Fromberg, MT 59029

Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099

88 Redland Ranch Ln â&#x20AC;¢ Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net â&#x20AC;¢ www.redlandredangus.com

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Leonard Wood, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 93

SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits

AREA 2 Montana

Kevin Miller, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS

Sound udders-Great Dispositions Moderate Frames-Calving Ease-Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado

“Cattle Working for You”

www.solidrockredangus.com

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 82 Kylie DeVoe, Director

Gary Jacobson, Director

FLATIRON RED ANGUS www.flatironredangus.com

Cory & Katy Johnson 5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677

Fort Garland, CO 81133 Mobile (719) 588-1877

www.smithredangus.com

CATTLECLIFFS RANCH

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609 Pass Creek Rd. • Parkman, WY 82838

Red Angus & Red Angus Cross Steers & Heifers For Sale Edith Clarke & Gordon Harper (307) 655-9720

Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com

RED ANGUS Scott & Connie Kueffler Michala & Kirsti • Bonnie Kueffler Box 187 • Grenora, ND 58845 701-694-3620 (h) • 701-641-0519 (c) redangus@nccray.com • www.dkredangus.com

Female Sale First Saturday in December Bull Sale Second Saturday in April Gary, Elaine, Tory & Tyler Sonstegard (320) 269-7290 (320) 226-2340 www.3scc.net

BROKEN HEART RANCH

HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893

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8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

Scott Farm Red Angus Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277

Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 www.forsterredangus.com

Lawrence Forster 1600 Ash Ave. New Salem, ND 58563

Kenneth Forster 3247 85M Ave. SW Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer

8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@messmerredangus.com

Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!

Minnesota Red Angus Association

Contact MNRAA President Gary Jacobson (701) 361-3189 Check out our New Web Site at

www.mnredangus.org

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Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790

Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

"We Breed Excitement"

Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman

AREA 5 - Northern Plains

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

The Olsons

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Utah • Colorado • Wyoming

ANGUS

Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726

Bruce Ketchum, Director Bob Morton, Region A Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 86-87

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

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Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

Ranch Red Angus

John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com

Valnes Ranch Red Angus

Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, SD (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Jared, Lacey & Paisley Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com

BASEL RED ANGUS Private Treaty Sales

Dallis Basel (605) 985-5205

Box 29 Union Center, SD 57787

AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 79 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 91

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

AREA 7 - Northeast

Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia

John Langdon, Director

CEDAR HILL FARM …suppliers of profitable, low maintenance, high performance genetics

Dan & Alicia Stickel Phone & Fax (304) 884-7993 Rt. 2 Box 85A Email: cedarhillredangus@frontier.com Jane Lew, WV 26378 www.cedarhillfarmredangus.com - Bulls, females, embryos and semen by Private Treaty -

ELMWOOD FIELDS Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales

Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009

(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net

WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS

BIM Red Angus

Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com

BB BB

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

If you’re looking for Efficiency...

Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

Tom Karr

(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769

Patricia Beeby Janet & Ray Hicks Patricia Beeby BB P.O. Box 177 Janet & Ray Hicks Marshall, P.O. Box 177OK 73056 Marshall, OK 73056 (580) 935-6646 (580) 935-6646 (580) 935-6701 (580) 935-6701 Patricia Beeby Janet & Ray Hicks P.O. Box 177 Marshall, OK 73056 (580) 935-6646 (580) 935-6701

2734 Old Washington Rd. • Westminster, MD 21157

Valentine Farms Red Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves & Semen with Breed Leading EPDs

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

Steven Harris DVM

(405) 222-1600 • Chickasha, OK Red Angus Low BW Bulls & Semen for Sale!

Contact Kevin LeMaster kevin@redangus.org

AREA 9 - Midwest Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Kurt Rich, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 93

Kathy J. Meyer & Jennifer M. Ringwelski 6105 Meyer Road • Marengo, IL 60152 USA (815) 568-6888 • Cell (815) 382-1887 Email: thundergroveangus@sbcglobal.net www.thundergroveangus.com

Bruce Westhuis

Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854

ROUSE RED ANGUS

30 years breeding cattle with Richard & Bob Johnson 2687 Moriah Rd. performance & longevity in mind in a highly intensive Oak Hill, OH 45656 grazing management system.

740.682.7869 Cattle that work for a living!

740.418.5022

Joe Bob, Nicona, Hannah & John Nelson

Get YOUR Annual Breeder Directory ad for only $275 per year!

920-982-1670 Brad Ketterhagen khiddencreek@aol.com Sales/Customer Service www.hiddencreekfarm.com 417-669-1619

Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719

Put a Valentine in your herd!

Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 68

4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM

Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Barry Horsley, Director Kim Ford, Region B Director

RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509

AREA 8 - Southeast

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price

Oakridgefarms.org

Connie Van Wye, President • (309) 212-4838 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer • (217) 369-0466

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CK Sonny Booth - Auctioneer -

P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com

Angus Plus Breeders

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David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 903-646-2068 Loacted in East Texas

Red Angus Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

www.KansasRedAngus.org Tim Flaming 620-382-4894

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Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm

Frank & Susan Wedel

1012 West County Rd. K • Leoti, KS 67861 www.wedelredangus.com • (620) 375-2578 fswedel@wbsnet.org

Annual Production Sale 2nd Tuesday in March

PELTON RED ANGUS

Production Sale 4th Wed. in March

“Satisfied customers is our primary objective.”

(620) 525-6632 Burdett, KS

Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers

Jack & Roxie Janssen

1825 Ave. X • Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 • Cell (620) 562-7041 “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus”

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas

Darryl & Susie Rhodes 2833 N. Wild Rose Ct. Wichita, KS 67205 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 wildrhodes2@cox.net

www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

GRIFFITH SEEDSTOCK

John Griffith • (785) 743-2553 RR 1 Box 31 • Wakeeney, KS 67672 In the Flint Hills of Kansas 2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush: (620) 273-8581 • Bob Mushrush: (620) 273-8604

Annual Sale the 4th Thursday of March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH 2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

Mark and Kim Harms

“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033

Ramsdale Reds “Red Angus since 1964”

John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060

KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com

H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers

Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind”

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!

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Calendar of Events

September 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October ARA Magazine 1 The Female Sale, Emporia, KS 2 Cattle Country Video, Gering, NE 6 A-1 Land and Cattle Complete and Total Dispersal, Muenster, TX 6 Tennessee State Fair Open and Junior Red Angus Shows, Nashville, TN 6-7 Western Montana Red Angus Tour, Missoula, MT 8-10 RAAA Board of Directors’ Meeting, Savannah, GA 10 Commercial Cattlemen’s and Ladies’ Seminars, Savannah, GA 10-13 Red Angus National Convention, Savannah, GA 10-12 Superior Livestock Labor Day XXXV Sale, Thornton, CO 16 Cattle Country Video, Ogallala, NE 26 Jeffries Red Angus Annual Sale, Checotah, OK 27 Damar Farms “Glamour Girls” Female Sale, Emerald, WI 28-30 Majestic Meadows “Pursuit of Perfection” Female Sale, West Friendship, MD October 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November ARA Magazine 1 Halfmann Red Angus/Beckton Red Angus Joint Production Sale, Miles, TX 3 KILE Red Angus Show, Harrisburg, PA 4 Under The Influence and Mulberry Mayhem Sales, Emporia, KS 4 Solution Genetics “Red Legends and Black Diamonds,” Cushing, Iowa 8 R.A. Brown Ranch Bull Sale, Throckmorton, TX 10 Blairs.Ag Cattle Co. “Genetics In Motion” Female Sale, Moosejaw, SK, CA 11 Six Mile Ranch “Focused on Females” Sale, Fir Mountain, SK, CA 14 Jacobson Red Angus Female Sale, Mahnomen, MN 17 32nd Annual Prestigious NILE Red Angus Sale, Billings, MT 18 Breezin B Farm “Route 66 Road to Success Sale”, Strafford, MO 18 Canadian Red Roundup Sale, Red Deer, AB, Canada 18 Central Oregon Cattlemen’s Fall Classic, Terrebonne, OR 18 NILE Regional Red Angus Open and Junior Shows, Billings, MT 21 C-Bar Ranch Elite Female Sale, Brownell, KS 22 McMurphy Farms Online Elite Female Sale 23 J6 Farms Online Heifer Sale, Gibbon, NE 25 Cowgirls Fall Female Sale, Calgary, AB, CA 25 Oak Creek Farms Forage Tested Registered Bull Sale, Chappell Hill, TX 25 Pieper Red Angus Fall Run Production Sale, Hay Springs, NE 28 Red Angus World Consignment Online Sale 29 Milk Creek Reds Female Sale, Plevna, MT 31 ARA Magazine Photo Contest Deadline

November 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine 1 Andras Stock Farm “The Andras Kind Female Sale,” Manchester, IL 1 Erdmann & Sons Complete Dispersion, Aberdeen, SD 1 Triple M Ranch Female Production Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan 6 5L Red Angus “Right For The Times” Bull Sale, Sheridan, MT 7 Ludvigson Stock Farm Fall Sale, Billings, MT 8 Bet On Red Sale, Reno, NV 8 Laubach Red Angus Production Sale, Big Timber, MT 11 Bowling Red Angus & Herefords Sale, Newkirk, OK 13 Bieber Red Angus “Bieber Fever” Sale, Leola, SD 20 Gosey Red Angus Complete Dispersal, Wahoo, NE 29 Ladies In Red Premier Event, Lake Benton, MN 92 American Red Angus Magazine ■ September 2014

Missouri

Red Angus Association

Ed & Kathi Rule Excelsior Springs, MO 816-336-4200 Office

Visit our website for more information on Missouri Red Angus Genetics and Events!

Cattle Manager J.R. Richburg 386-717-1827 Farm Manager Scott Akey 816-835-5332 shoalcreekcattle@aol.com • www.shoalcreeklandandcattle.com

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

ELLSINORE, MO 573-593-4299 Cell: 573-300-8112 lazyws@yahoo.com

Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655

Red Angus Bulls • Heifers

Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com

Ken & Brenda Keesaman

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Advertiser Index

3K Land & Cattle Co ............................82 5L Red Angus..................................41,87 ABS ......................................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................15 Andras Stock Farm ..............................94 Angelo Cattle Company .......................86 Angus World ........................................90 Atkinson Reds ......................................70 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................88 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................93 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus .........88 Basel Red Angus..................................88 Beatty Farms .......................................41 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,86 Beeby Prairie City Farms ....................89 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................89 Birdwell, James ....................................86 Birdwell, Joel ........................................86 Birnie Red Angus..................................79 Blairs.Ag ..............................................39 Bola Red Angus ..............................70,83 Booth, CK Sonny..................................90 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................87 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................43,88 Brown, RA ..................................60-63,70 Brylor Ranch.........................................86 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................80 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................70 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................79,83 C-Bar ....................................................74 C-T ..................................................29,87 Cabernet ..............................................93 Canadian RA Promotion Society ..........86 Canadian Red Round-Up ....................59 Cattlecliffs Ranch ................................88 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................89 Chiefline Red Angus ............................82 Christensen Red Angus........................87 Choat Cattle Co....................................79 Conover, Al ..........................................90 Country Acres Farm ............................89 Croissant Red Angus ......................28,88 Cross Diamond................................79,95 Crump Red Angus ..........................55,88 CUP Lab...............................................86 D&D Cattle Co .....................................79 DK Red Angus......................................88 Daigger Red Angus ..............................92 Damar Farms ......................................38 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........90 Diamond H ..........................................91 Double Eagle Ranch ............................93 Double Tree Red Angus ......................86

Dwyer Hilltop Ranch ............................70 Dykes Cattle Co. ..................................24 Elmwood Fields ....................................89 Erdmann & Sons ..................................71 Faylor Red Angus ................................91 Feddes ................................................29 Fick Red Angus ....................................79 Fischer’s Red Angus ......................46,86 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................91 Flatiron Red Angus ..............................88 Flying W Red Angus ............................90 Forster Red Angus ..............................60 Fritz Red Angus....................................87 Genex/CRI ......................................90,96 Gibson Red Angus ..............................70 Gilchrist ................................................90 Gill Red Angus......................................46 Glacier Red Angus ..............................86 Gosey Red Angus ................................36 Green Mountain Red Angus ............31,86 Griffith Seedstock ................................91 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................82 H & F Red Angus .................................95 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,82 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................79 Harbin Red Angus ...............................82 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................91 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................46 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................89 High Summit Cattle Co.........................93 Hoft Red Angus ...................................91 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................79 Illinois Red Angus Association..............89 J6 Farms ..............................................75 JST Red Angus ....................................93 Jacobson Red Angus ......................57,88 James Red Angus ................................94 Janssen Red Angus ............................91 Jacobs, Roger ......................................90 Jarvis Red Angus ................................70 Jeffries Land & Cattle ................68-69,97 Kansas Red Angus Assoc. ..................91 Karr Farms ..........................................89 Kernen’s Cattle ....................................81 KK Farms ............................................65 KK Seedtsock Consultants..............64-65 Klompien Red Angus............................87 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................91 Kolle Red Angus ..................................82 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................93 Lampley Farms ....................................70 Laubach Red Angus ........................30,86 Lautenschlager & Sons ..................24,93 Lazy MC Angus ....................................32

Lazy J Bar ............................................88 Leland Red Angus ..........................23,86 Liberty Ranch ......................................91 Little Creek Farm..................................70 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................90 Loosli Red Angus ................................93 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................93 Lucht Red Angus .................................87 Ludvigson Stock Farms ..................17,87 MARS Red Angus ................................87 Majestic Meadows ..........................66-67 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................93 Maxey Ford, Clay ................................16 McLean Red Angus ..............................70 McMurphy Farms. ................................89 McPhee Red Angus ........................77,93 Meado-West Farms..............................89 Mees Ranch ........................................86 Mercer Farm ........................................70 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................88 Meyer Cattle Co. ..................................86 Milk Creek Reds. ............................76,87 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................88 Montana RAAA.....................................86 Morris/Box Ranch ................................82 More Mullberry Mayhem Sale ..............48 Muleshoe Ranch ..................................47 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,91 NAJRAE ..........................................51-54 Namken Red Angus ............................89 National Western Stock Show..............82 Nelson Ranch ......................................89 NILE ....................................................50 North Santiam Red Angus....................93 OHR ....................................................88 Osborn Red Angus ..............................70 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................93 Peacock Red Angus ............................83 Pelton Red Angus.................................95 Pieper Red Angus ..........................18,79 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..................81 Plain Jan’s ............................................80 Pool Ranch...........................................90 Quality Genetics ..................................82 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................93 RAAA National Convention ..................34 RCR Promotions ..................................90 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................79 Ramsdale Reds ...................................91 Red Angus Society of Australia ............90 Red Angus World ................................34 Red Alliance Sale ................................83 Redland Red Angus ............................87 Red Cow Relocators ............................90

Red Fork Red Angus ............................86 Red Hill Farm ......................................70 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................91 Ritchey ................................................81 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............80 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................87 Rouse Red Angus ................................89 S Diamond Angus ................................83 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................66 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................87 Schmitz Red Angus ..............................78 Schuler Red Angus..........................35,79 Schumacher Trust ................................91 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................88 Sheaman Ranch ..................................88 Shepherd Angus ..................................57 Shoal Creek..........................................93 Six Mile Ranch ....................................42 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................88 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................88 Solution Genetics ............................72-73 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ..........................88 Southeast Red Angus Association ......70 Spear J Red Angus ..............................86 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................93 Strauss Free Raised ............................92 Strawberry Ridge Reds ........................86 Sun River..............................................87 Sutherlin Farms ....................................86 Superior Livestock................................64 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................70 Sycamore Farm....................................70 TJS Red Angus ....................................86 Tailgate Ranch .....................................91 Tally Farms ..........................................82 Temple Tag ..........................................65 Tennessee Valley Red Angus ..............82 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................82 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................82 Triple M Ranch ....................................37 Under the Influence Sale......................48 Valentine Farms ..................................89 Valnes Red Angus ................................88 VF Red Angus.. ......................................9 Wedel Red Angus............................33,95 Westphal Red Angus............................87 Whitley Red Angus ..............................70 Wildcat Creek Ranch............................91 Willows Farm Company ......................89 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................93 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............93

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