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RAAA National Office
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RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Officer Tom Brink Ext. 4 • tombrink@redangus.org
Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion Ext. 11 • jeanene@redangus.org
Director of Commercial Marketing Gary Fike Ext. 20 • gary@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org
Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Tag Program Coordinator and Member Services Specialist Chessie Mitchell Ext. 2 • chessie@redangus.org
ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 • kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org
Communications Coordinator Beth Gaines Ext. 17 • beth@redangus.org
Junior Programs Coordinator Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 • kim@redangus.org
Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org
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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
Red Angus Marks Successful Convention in Oklahoma City With more than 350 total attendees and a palpable atmosphere of enthusiasm, the Red Angus Association of America’s 63rd Annual National Convention was a tremendous success. Seedstock breeders and commercial cattle producers alike recognize that Red Angus is the right breed for the modern beef business. This breed excels from ranch to consumer, and the rest of the industry is catching on to that fact. Red is no longer a second-class color. And Red Angus is no longer a small breed in the shadows. Registrations and active cow inventories are growing, our FCCP tag program keeps setting new records, and we have hard data supporting the fact that Red Angus is the MOST- FAVORED FEMALE in the industry. Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was an enjoyable location for this year’s convention. Accommodations at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center were first rate. If you were unable to attend the Convention, below are a few highlights. Commercial Producer Symposium and Keynote Address More than 200 commercial cattlemen listened to informative presentations covering topics ranging from cattle market trends, factors that affect retained owner-
Registry/Accounts Specialist Heidi Henson Ext. 14 • heidi@redangus.org DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org
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ship success, and using DNA in replacement heifer selection to mineral program considerations for pasture cattle. There were many questions from the audience throughout the session. Then on the following day at the membership meeting, Dr. Tom Field, Director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, challenged the group to remember that there are ALWAYS opportunities for innovation and greater business success that surround us. He also emphasized that pursuing those opportunities ALWAYS involves hardship and hard work. RAFI Benefit Auction It was great to see the Bieber Red Angus Ranch bred heifer package bring $43,000 going to a long-time commercial Red Angus producer and enthusiast from Nebraska. Combined with other auctioned items, nearly $50,000 was raised to support the Red Angus Foundation’s efforts in scientific research to help to advance the Red Angus breed. Committee Presentations and Board of Director Elections As part of the two-day RAAA membership meeting, attendees learned about the work of various committees during the past year.
2016 RAAA National Convention
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RAAA Board of Directors President Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com
First Vice President/ Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director/Treasurer Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains/ Board Secretary Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koester@bektel.com Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com 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 Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com
by Kyley DeVoe, Area 4 – Southwest Director
Convention Builds Relationships As I sit down to write this column, the idea of actually finding a fresh topic to put before you, seems impossible. Luckily, it’s time for the annual convention. I think we can all agree that talking about this great breed that we all love, and the fine folks we get to do business with, is an easy subject.
that you may only see once a year. Each year also builds new relationships, as we sit and have meals with folks we may have only spoken with on the phone or even some we have never met before. We are able to connect and get to really know fellow breeders by actually spending time with one another.
First of all, I’d like to congratulate the Oklahoma Red Angus Association for putting on a wonderful convention in Oklahoma City. And any of you who have helped put one on, know just how much work it is, so hats off to all those who had a hand in it this year. Secondly I’d like to thank our outstanding staff for all their hard work putting together and running a very good week of Board meetings and the Annual Convention.
The annual meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed with the business of the Association, to be able to put a face with the name of the staff member you talk to at the office, or get involved with this breed we all love so much. If you haven’t been able to take in a National Convention before, I’d like to invite you to join us next year in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It’s sure to be a great time and I can promise you’ll leave being glad you attended.
This year’s Commercial Cattleman’s Symposium was very well attended as was the Ladies’ Symposium. The excitement continued into the evening with the Red Angus Foundation Inc. mixer. The highlight of the evening was the RAFI fundraiser. This year’s auction items were very well received with the very generous donation from Bieber Red Angus Ranch being the hot item. Craig, Peggy, Ron and Lois Bieber really stepped up to the plate, donating the pick of their bred heifers with proceeds to go into the RAFI R&D fund. This type of dedication from our stakeholders is what makes it easy to talk about the wonderful members of our Association. Thank you to the Biebers for this contribution to ensure RAAA continues to be in the forefront of research in our industry. For me, the annual convention has always been a time to get to see friends
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A big thanks to our retiring president, Kim Ford. Thank you for your leadership the last two years. You’ve stretched a few of us to get out of our comfort zones and we’re better because of your encouragement. Congratulations to our new president, Bob Morton. You have big boots to fill but I’m sure you’re up for it. I’d like to welcome our two new board members. Chuck Feddes, Region A Director and Stuart Gilbert, Area 9 Director. I look forward to serving this association with you over the next three years. Congratulations to John Langdon as well for being re-elected for another term as the Area 7 Director. Last but not least, thank you to Kurt Rich for your knowledge and wisdom you brought to the board. You’ll be missed. n
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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 Tom Brink Ext. 4 • tombrink@redangus.org
Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion Ext. 11 • jeanene@redangus.org
Director of Commercial Marketing Gary Fike Ext. 20 • gary@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org
Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Tag Program Coordinator and Member Services Specialist Chessie Mitchell Ext. 2 • chessie@redangus.org
ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 • kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org
Communications Coordinator Beth Gaines Ext. 17 • beth@redangus.org
Junior Programs Coordinator Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 • kim@redangus.org
Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org
Registry & Office Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Assistant Registry Manager Lori Ireland Ext. 18 • lori@redangus.org
Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069 Lucila “Lucy” Meyer Ext. 7 • lucy@redangus.org Amanda Travis Ext. 6 • amanda@redangus.org Elizabeth Gamble/Lefebvre Ext. 8 • liz@redngus.org
by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
Red Angus Marks Successful Convention in Oklahoma City With more than 350 total attendees and a palpable atmosphere of enthusiasm, the Red Angus Association of America’s 63rd Annual National Convention was a tremendous success. Seedstock breeders and commercial cattle producers alike recognize that Red Angus is the right breed for the modern beef business. This breed excels from ranch to consumer, and the rest of the industry is catching on to that fact. Red is no longer a second-class color. And Red Angus is no longer a small breed in the shadows. Registrations and active cow inventories are growing, our FCCP tag program keeps setting new records, and we have hard data supporting the fact that Red Angus is the MOST- FAVORED FEMALE in the industry. Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was an enjoyable location for this year’s convention. Accommodations at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center were first rate. If you were unable to attend the Convention, below are a few highlights. Commercial Producer Symposium and Keynote Address More than 200 commercial cattlemen listened to informative presentations covering topics ranging from cattle market trends, factors that affect retained owner-
Registry/Accounts Specialist Heidi Henson Ext. 14 • heidi@redngus.org DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org
8 American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2016
ship success, and using DNA in replacement heifer selection to mineral program considerations for pasture cattle. There were many questions from the audience throughout the session. Then on the following day at the membership meeting, Dr. Tom Field, Director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, challenged the group to remember that there are ALWAYS opportunities for innovation and greater business success that surround us. He also emphasized that pursuing those opportunities ALWAYS involves hardship and hard work. RAFI Benefit Auction It was great to see the Bieber Red Angus Ranch bred heifer package bring $43,000 going to a long-time commercial Red Angus producer and enthusiast from Nebraska. Combined with other auctioned items, nearly $50,000 was raised to support the Red Angus Foundation’s efforts in scientific research to help to advance the Red Angus breed. Committee Presentations and Board of Director Elections As part of the two-day RAAA membership meeting, attendees learned about the work of various committees during the past year.
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CED
28%
35%
111
53
3%
6
BW
WW
31%
3%
-2.1
77
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CEM
STAY MARB
9%
45%
92%
27%
82%
44%
111
21
6
12
2
10
1.04 1%
YG
CW
63%
16%
0.04
32
REA
0.11
44%
BFAT
-0.01 46%
VF Incredabul l Joan D602- 063
Open heifer
Reg.# 3533974 • Calved: 4/2/2016 • Tattoo: VFRA D602
Incredabull Joan hails from the famous Joan cow family. Her dam Victoria Joan, is a super-uddered female, perfect in design, very easy keeping, and as refined as you can make one. She has earned her spot in our donor pen at a young age. Her sire, Brown Incredabull Z7277 was the sire of the top selling bull at the Ludvigson sale this spring. What a great opportunity to purchase SAV Final Answer 0035 genetics in an “Incredabull” calf with a red coat. It doesn’t get much better!! HERD GRID
CED
15%
23%
126
52
4%
7
BW
WW
16%
31%
-3.3
63
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CEM
STAY MARB
23%
26%
37%
16%
37%
34%
100
23
0
13
5
11
0.81 4%
YG
CW
83%
35%
0.09
25
REA
BFAT
24%
97%
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Association Commentary The Constitution and Bylaws Committee submitted recommended updates and changes to the Association’s Bylaws which, after further modification by the Board of Directors at their June meeting, were presented to the membership and passed with a high-majority vote. Bob Morton from Three Forks, Montana, was elected RAAA president, and Chuck Feddes of Manhattan, Montana, and Stuart Gilbert of Stockport, Iowa, were elected as Directors. Congratulations to these long-time Red Angus breeders. Kyley DeVoe and John Langdon were re-elected to Areas 4 and 7, respectively. Where the Red Angus Roam The Oklahoma Red Angus Association must be commended for their excellence in planning and conducting such a great convention that represented the Red Angus breed and the state of Oklahoma very well. Thanks for your efforts! Special thanks also goes to RAAA
staff Charli Crawford, Chessie Mitchell, Angelia Brooks, Gary Fike, Harold Bertz, Katie Ochsner, Tracey Koester, Halla Pfeiff, Beth Gaines and Larry Keenan for their tireless efforts both before and during the Convention. We also thank all our trade show participants and record-setting convention sponsors. We could not have made it all happen without you. Thanks for being our business partners and friends. Last (certainly not least), we appreciate how our Red Angus Juniors and their advisor, Kim Heller, actively engaged and helped the Convention roll along smoothly, both from the podium and behind the scenes. Spotlighting Excellence and Progress When we talk about the current state of the Red Angus breed, this year’s theme about excellence and progress fit like a glove. The breed’s multi-trait excellence is driving greater demand and accept-
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ance across all segments of the beef production chain, from ranch to consumer. Progress is notable both phenotypically and genotypically. Breeders are committed to making an already-great breed even better. They network constantly to leverage each other’s knowledge and experience. That is yet another positive aspect of each year’s Convention. Do you want to know more about how certain bloodlines, cow families, or AI sires are performing? Be sure to attend next year’s Convention in Colorado. Over a meal, during breaks and in the hallways, insight is shared and deals are transacted. Breeder-to-breeder contact is one of the most important aspects of any successful convention. See you in Colorado Springs next September. But before that, plan to attend all the Red Angus events scheduled for Denver in early January. n
Dominant Data & Phenotype PREMIER
BROWN PREMIER X7876
RAAA 1379610 1A BECKTON NEBULA P P707 x 5L DESTINATION 893-6215
29AR0258
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✔ Among an ultra-elite group of proven sires ranking in the top 1% of the breed for HerdBuilder & 2% for GridMaster Indexes ✔ PREMIER progeny and his service have commanded attention around the country and have been highly sought after ✔ Progeny are thick made, correct, well balanced and clean fronted ✔ Exceptional EPDs, packaging low birth weight and high growth with added carcass merit ✔ PREMIER offers calving ease with a notch extra frame and a ton of extra performance, profit minded cattle with a great look
PREMIER x LOGAN, Brown Tremendous Z7326, Loosli Red Angus, ID
TRAIT
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CEM
STAY MARB
EPD
+10 .61
-4.8 .85
+69 .80
+110 .79
+11 .55
-1 .18
+15 .42
+8 .55
+17 .43
ACC
+1.06 .52
PREMIER x 1DRA High Capacity 9007, Smoky Y Premier 515C, Smoky Y Red Angus Ranch, KS
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
-.02 .43
+29 .57
+.13 .48
-.02 .52
+199
+55
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LSF BRA NO
WORRIES
4657B RAAA 1689588 1A BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 x LSF JBOB EXPECTATION 6034S
No Worries
✔ Pedigree is a perfect blend of calving ease, growth, and end product ✔ One of only 5 bulls in the breed with his degree of calving ease, yearling growth and exceptional IMF and REA ✔ Ranks in the top 5% of the breed or better for CED, BW, Marb and both profit indexes ✔ NO WORRIES is super sound structured and long bodied
TRAIT
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CEM
STAY MARB
EPD
+14 .31
-6.9 .42
+63 .36
+107 .37
+25 .27
+0 .00
+13 .25
+4 .35
+12 .38
ACC
+0.99 .32
DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, NHF, OSF
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
+.01 .26
+24 .31
+.36 .27
+.03 .33
+159
+55
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BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CETM
STAY
MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
7
-2.6
77
135
21
14
7
2
10
.6
.12
47
.21
.02
102
54
014AR02077 Reg#: 1714264 Right Kind x Future Direction
RIGHT ON
Right On is right for the times! He was the featured and high selling bull at the 2015 Loosli Red Angus Bull Sale. CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CETM
STAY
MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
10
-2.1
72
117
23
0
12
6
13
.40
.04
37
.23
.00
143
5
014AR02061 Reg#: 1360027 Mission Statement x Grand Canyon
STATEMENT
In this cattle market pounds pay - make a Statement without sacrificing carcass value. CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CETM
STAY
MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
3
-3.7
72
112
25
8
12
4
10
1.06
-1.0
31
.73
.02
113
55
014AR02076 Reg#: 1603489 Contour x Big Sky
BLUEPRINT
Blueprint is the prototype for the next generation of Red Angus sires. CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
ME
HPG
CETM
STAY
MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
HB
GM
10
-3.3
73
107
18
4
14
2
12
.85
0
28
.53
.02
138
53
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Marketing Update by Katie Ochsner, Commercial Marketing Specialist
Stay Ahead of the Curve by Capitalizing on Marketing Opportunities In Oklahoma City, I attended my first National Red Angus Convention, which was really my introduction to the Red Angus family. This being my first convention, I thought it was an excellent event, where I heard valuable information and had the opportunity to network with some industry difference-makers. I was even further encouraged in hearing Red Angus veterans comment that the event was the best Convention they had attended in years. What made this event so successful? Besides the outstanding speakers and the staff that worked tirelessly to ensure that the event went off without a hitch, here are a couple of ideas why this year’s Convention was surrounded by an air of pure excitement. First and foremost, the people are what make or break an event. I have been working for RAAA for three months now. In that short time, I have felt extremely fortunate to meet a multitude of highcaliber people – individuals who are smart and successful, yet still remain humble and kind. The opportunity to gather with other Red Angus producers and affiliates is something to look forward to, as was evidenced by the way attendees greeted each other. Many are lifelong friends, who now would likely consider themselves closer to family. For me, the opportunity to network with such people is an opportunity to be cherished, and I learn and grow with each person that I meet. The second reason that this year’s Convention had a positive vibe is the superior cattle that were left at home. The demand for Red Angus cattle is high and growing steadily. It is an exciting time to be involved with the Red Angus breed. Even with the cattle prices on the downtrend, there is an uptrend in the number of buyers seeking Red Angus genetics. That said, now is not the time to sit back and pat ourselves on the back, but a time to surge forward. In the potentially difficult times to come in the cattle industry, we must take this opportunity to differentiate the Red Angus breed as the most-favored breed in the industry. The RAAA wants to facili-
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Nov. 3
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tate the process of pushing Red Angus to the top, and here are a few of the programs that will help the dream become a reality.
FCCP/AA The Feeder Calf Certification Program is the beef industry’s mostexperienced age, source and genetic process-verified program. The FCCP tag is an economical way to ensure buyers that calves are at least 50 percent Red Angus. Producers continue to realize tremendous return on investment with this no-enrollment fee, 99¢-tag program. Buyers of yellow-tagged calves can capture more downstream value through marketing options such as the Greater Omaha G.O. Red Grid and the Tyson Choice+ Grid. Alternatively, the RAAA offers the Allied Access tag which carries the age and source verification benefits of the FCCP program, without the 50 percent Red Angus stipulation. Top Dollar Angus® Red Angus cattle are now being accepted into Top Dollar Angus. This program rewards producers who choose top-end genetics by allowing them to capture more value from their calf crop. Cattle that rank in the top 25 percent of the Red Angus breed for growth and carcass traits are eligible to be identified with the Top Dollar Angus brand. Top Dollar Angus recently announced the Seedstock Partnership Program, which will allow seedstock suppliers to incorporate the Top Dollar Angus logo into their sale catalogs, uniquely identifying each bull or female that meets the required genetic specifications.
Red Navigator The ability to differentiate genetically superior females is no longer a tool reserved for seedstock producers. Red Navigator provides vital genetic information on Red Angus-influenced commercial females, allowing ranchers to make more informed decisions regarding mating and culling. Genetic information in the form of individual percentile rank for all EPDs and HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices are provided for tested females. Red Navigator is a breed-specific DNA test, and should only be used on commercial females that are at least 75 percent Red Angus. In life and in business, change is inevitable. Those who accept and adapt to change by capitalizing on new marketing opportunities will stay ahead of the curve and continue to thrive in this industry. The Red Angus marketing team wants to see all involved with the Red Angus breed fit this description, because we want them to prosper as the breed continues to surge forward. n
Bill Cook, Ty Thompson
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Jan. 12 Bagley Livestock Exchange, Bagley, MN
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Pictured are two cows that make a difference at Nine Mile Ranch... To the right, Basin Eldorene 7467, is a proven 9-year old daughter of Basin EXT 5233 out of a Basin Hobo 79E dam. She has earned a 105.4 MPPA with an amazing 88 ABR, 106 AWR and 106 AYR on her six natural calves! Even more amazing is that she is in the top 1% of the breed for BW, Milk and REA! Below, Bieber Toryanna 162U, is a proven 8-year old outcross female that stacks Angus Pathfinder sires, Bon View New Design 878 and CA Future Direction 5321, with the famed Eleanor and Tow Kana cow families from Red Angus! She has earned a 105.6 MPPA, with a 107 AWR, and 106 AYR on her 6 natural calves. 9 CED, -6.1 BW, 57 WW, 91 YW, 34 Milk, 5 ME, 11 HPG, 4 CEM, 15 STAY, 0.35 MB, -0.23 YG, 15 CW, 0.65 REA 155 Herdbuilder (Top 3%), 52 Gridmaster(Top 2%)
5 CED, -2.6 BW, 45 WW, 66 YW, 27 Milk, -1 ME, 12 HPG, 2 CEM, 10 STAY, 0.82 MB, 0.05 YG, 5 CW, 0.28 REA 97 Herdbuilder(Top 44%), 50 Gridmaster(Top 25%)
Diamond C Jubilee
IT’S MORE THAN A SALE, IT’S A “UNIQUE EVENT!” MAY 5th & 6th
TSU Equine Center • Stephenville, Texas
Friday & Saturday May 5th & 6th ‘Sign In’ Tables Open from 8AM-10PM - Friday, May 5th 8AM-Noon - Saturday, May 6th Translators Available for our Latin American Friends Both Days Sale Cattle Viewing All Day Friday and Saturday AM
Half interest in this powerful Black Jeans son sells in the silent auction during the Jubilee Festivities
“DIAMOND C JUBILEE CELEBRATION” May 5th & 6th • 6 PM to 11 PM
• Socializing and Dancing to the Songs of the past with Disc Jockey - Jody Caudle • Food and Beverages Available • Announcement of Angus Champion of the World • r{ 5Ph D^dcW 2UaXRP] DPUPaX 2dRcX^] S^]PcTS Qh 4^\aT DPUPaXb QT]TocX]V cWT Junior Red Angus Association of America • Recognition of all past Diamond C Employees in Attendance • Silent Bull Auction (10 bulls) • Results of the Bull Auction (10 bulls) • A BIG celebration cake to show our appreciation to all our guest and to celebrate John B’s 70th birthday! • Free shipping • Financing for all Jubilee Cattle is available through Lone Star Ag Credit, Stephenville, Texas • Cattle Insurance Available
JUBILEE ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS: May 4,5,6,2017
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Food and Beverages Available ALL DAY Both Days Freelance & CNN Roving Reporter’s “UNIQUE” is the one word that describes all successful pure bred breeding programs in all breeds. Diamond C Ranch and Northline Angus will offer to the Red Angus Industry the most “UNIQUE” Red Angus Cattle to ever sell. Whether you are a small Breeder looking to Produce the High Seller at your State Association Sale or a large breeder looking at ways c^ ZTT_ h^da QdhTa¬b bPcXboTS cWXb Xb _[PRT c^ QT c^ o]S h^da new “UNIQUE’ Red Angus Genetics. • Jim Birdwell, Auctioneer • DV Auction Livestock Videography
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“UNIQUE” Red Angus Selling May 5th & 6th 180 Red Angus will Sell! Forty (40) “UNIQUE” Black/Red Carrier’s Will be Selling Including B111 – New Direction’s Dam B167 – Fusion’s Dam B121 – Black Jean’s Dam The thirty-seven other Black/Red carrier’s will be over 3 years and under 8 years. Take a look at the EPD’s of these “UNIQUE” matrons below.
double brilliance
The most “UNIQUE’ Red Angus To Ever sell. Sire: Son of SAV Brillance 8077 Dam: Daughter of SAV Brillance 8077 There will never be a RED son of SAV Brillance 8077. But Double Brilliance will sire ALL RED Calves from Red Cows.
Animal ID
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B111
51 4%
5 46%
-1.3 41%
59 41%
97 24%
35 1%
-6 7%
10 60%
6 33%
6 92%
0.69 7%
-.06 21%
26 28%
.54 3%
.01 83%
B121
51 4%
11 5%
-3.5 12%
66 19%
103 15%
28 8%
0 30%
11 48%
6 29%
3 99%
0.62 11%
.07 77%
26 29%
-.02 68%
.00 55%
B155
52 2%
9 14%
-2.7 20%
50 73%
94 30%
25 24%
-5 9%
7 95%
7 16%
1 99%
0.59 14%
-.07 19%
23 37%
.43 6%
.00 65%
B151
51 5%
8 18%
-0.9 48%
64 25%
106 12%
27 12%
-3 18%
9 77%
8 16%
2 99%
0.76 4%
.16 96%
32 14%
-.01 66%
.02 90%
B214
50 18%
6 34%
-0.3 59%
66 18%
105 15%
27 15%
-5 10%
8 88%
6 25%
3 99%
0.55 19%
.12 92%
32 14%
.14 36%
.03 94%
B241
52 2%
10 11%
-1.8 33%
60 37%
102 16%
32 2%
-3 19%
9 71%
6 32%
5 95%
0.82 3%
.10 86%
29 22%
.00 64%
.00 68
B222
50 22%
9 15%
-0.3 60%
50 47%
95 27%
33 1%
-2 24%
8 91%
5 39%
10 51%
0.55 19%
.10 86%
27 26%
-.01 66%
.01 75%
B267
52 3%
6 31%
-1.5 38%
59 42%
102 16%
28 10%
-3 17%
10 66%
7 19%
1 99%
0.81 3%
.15 95%
29 20%
.05 53%
.03 94%
Fifty (50) two and three year old “UNIQUE” Red Angus will sell with Goodfella and Crush calves at side. They will also be bred back to either Goodfella or Crush. Many will have Canadian pedigrees including 15+ head from Northline Angus.
Diamond C Bred
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Canadian Bred Consigned by Goad Farms, Alberta
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B222 -Sells along with 40 more “UNIQUE” Red Angus
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ORION BEEF GROUP 750 Bred Red A Cattle Marketing Company
Angus Females Selling November 4th!
Specializing in Feeder Cattle, Replacement Females, Bred Heifers, Bred Cows and Finished Cattle
Contact one of our representatives to get your cattle out in front of our cattle buying base Listing is easy and hassle-free
750 Red Angus Commercial Bred Females Sell on November 4, 2016 in Shepherd, Montana during the Ludvigson Stock Farms' Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale. 150 Bred Red Angus Heifers from the Cornwell Ranch, Glasgow, Montana. Fancy set of bred heifers all sired by Ludvigson bulls and bred to Ludvigson bulls!
250 5-8 Year Old Red Angus Bred Cows from the 21 Ranch, Sundance, Wyoming. Herd Reduction Offering due to dry conditions.
50 Bred Red Angus Heifers from the 21 Ranch, Sundance, Wyoming.
Great set of bred heifers with many Epic granddaughters!
30 Bred Red Angus Heifers from Turkey Track Livestock, Douglas, Wyoming.
This ranch buys some of the very best herd bulls in the breed!
150 Bred Red Angus Heifers from the Balduke Ranch, Sidney, Montana.
High quality set of heifers bred to some of the best bulls in the breed!
25 Bred Red Angus Heifers from Berry Ranch, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
100 Bred Red Angus Cows from the Balduke Ranch, Sidney, Montana.
A great set of 3 year old cows ready to go out and work!
Top set of heifers from a great herd!
Still accepting consignments to this power packed Red Female Event
From the Ranch to the Feedlot to the Rail Connecting the Industry One Head at a Time Call or e-mail us to list today! 1-800-708-1530 • info@orionbeefgroup.com
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Marketing Specialists Ryan Ludvigson
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Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale
Orion Beef Group
November 4, 2016 150 Coming Two Year Old Bulls & 500 Commercial Bred Females
Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds
Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 pm MST
Contact us to be put on our mailing list!
Lot 1 • 5453C • #1751158 Takeover x Future Direction x EXT 5233 157HB, 51GM, 11CED, -2.7BW, 67WW, 104YW, 25MILK, 3ME, 13HPG, 8CEM, 14STAY, 0.64MB, 0.51RE Great outcross Takeover son from the famous Flo Marie Cow Family!
Lot 4 • 5461C • #1751108
Lot 5 • 5464C • #1751111
Redemption x Packer x Vacation
Redemption x Packer x Vacation
211HB, 55GM, 14CED, -4.3BW, 70WW, 114YW, 17MILK, 2ME, 11HPG, 6CEM, 19STAY, 1.16MB, 0.18RE One of the best Redemption sons out of the dam to Takeover!
208HB, 54GM, 13CED, -3.9BW, 72WW, 120YW, 17MILK, 2ME, 11HPG, 5CEM, 20STAY, 0.87MB, 0.40RE Great Herd Bull Prospect from Takeover's dam!
Lot 11 • 5450C • #1751159
Lot 26 • 5475C • #1751140
Lot 27 • 5476C • #1751145
Prospect x P707 x Logan 210
Prospect x P707 x Mission Statement
Prospect x P707 x Mission Statement
168HB, 54GM, 11CED, -4.1BW, 70WW, 110YW, 25MILK, 3ME, 11HPG, 7CEM, 15STAY, 1.07MB, 0.12RE One of the best Prospect sons ever at LSF!
177HB, 54GM, 12CED, -3.7BW, 75WW, 124YW, 27MILK, 2ME, 13HPG, 2CEM, 16STAY, 0.85MB, 0.61RE Big time spread bull with carcass and stayability!
177HB, 55GM, 12CED, -4.7BW, 69WW, 115YW, 29MILK, 2ME, 11HPG, 1CEM, 17STAY, 1.13MB, 0.33RE Super Prospect son from the Abigrace cow family!
Lot 7 • 5474C • #1751137
Lot 48 • 5455C • #1751101
Lot 22 • 5165C • #1744424
Lot 125 • 5953C • #1751154
Redemption x Enterprise x Top Brass
Big Iron x Big Sky x Lancer F442T
Sure Shot x EXT 5233 x Signature
Hook's Yukon x Packer x Jewel Maker
117HB, 55GM, 10CED, -3.5BW, 64WW, 114YW, 21MILK, 2ME, 9HPG, 6CEM, 9STAY, 1.26MB, -0.07RE Unbelievable phenotype from the famous Crystal Cow Family!
Selling 500 Commercial Bred Females
146HB, 52GM, 8CED, -2.2BW, 65WW, 112YW, 24MILK, -1ME, 14HPG, 2CEM, 14STAY, 0.54MB, 0.15RE Superior power and growth in this stout herdsire prospect!
147HB, 51GM, 4CED, 1.8BW, 78WW, 121YW, 26MILK, 6ME, 13HPG, 4CEM, 15STAY, 0.75MB, 0.52RE If you like power this is the bull!
141HB, 53GM, 4CED, 0.0BW, 76WW, 108YW, 22MILK, 2ME, 15HPG, 3CEM, 13STAY, 0.97MB, 1.40RE One of the best groups of Hybred bulls ever!
Contact Us to find out more about the Commercial Females!
Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com
Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com
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Member Services Update
Data-Reporting Reservations Fall is setting in and that means deadlines for the Member Services department. We know that it is a busy season for members as well who will be submitting weaning dates and calf weights, downloading sale catalog data extracts, transferring sale animals, and of course, turning in data for the processing of the NCE. With that said, we are still working through the database migration which has improved but still leaves the National Office with a backlog of work to complete. To help improve the flow of work into the office with the goal of preventing an excessive backlog of jobs to process, we have launched a “Reserved Seating” process – taking the cue from the restaurant industry, keeping the patrons happy and having an open table available when desired. We are currently working seven to eight weeks out on the date-received order for processing members’ work. This is an improvement from this time last year, but we are striving to do better. To get a jumpstart on processing data during this busy season, reservations are now being taken for data that will be submitted this fall. For example, if you have calves on the ground now and are waiting for those calves to be weaned in the next four to six weeks, you can submit the pre-registrations with a request for a reservation. We will place your data in a job and then assign a reservation job number to you. Once the calves are weaned, return to the pre-registration file previously submitted and update the weaning data. Re-send that document to the RAAA attaching the assigned reservation number in the email subject line. The new data will be placed in your reserved job and it will be processed in date-received order from the date of your initial reservation, not when your weaning information was submitted, thus “speeding up the clock.” We will also offer this service for other data including sale transfers. Under this scenario, a complete list of animals being sold should be submitted (pending buyers). Once again, when the list has been received, a reservation job number will be assigned, and once your sale has occurred, please update the file with the buyer information and return to the RAAA with the reservation number in the subject line for final processing. The request for a reservation on transfers does not “stop the clock” on days from the date of sale to the submission of data. If the list of completed buyers is not received into the RAAA within 60 days of the sale date, you will still be subject to any applicable late fees. All requests for reservations must be made in writing and can be submitted to the office via email, mail or fax. No reservations will be taken by phone.
Report Progeny for 2015 Calf Crop With the current calf crop either weaned or near it, review to make sure all 2015 calves have data reported. Each cow on the active inventory for 2015 should have either a calf or a disposal code submitted to avoid inactivation. If a female has been inactivated, she will be subject to reactivation fees if a calf is reported after she has been inactivated. DNA Reminder The turnaround time for DNA processing is 15 to 20 business days. If a deadline is to be met, please be sure to get samples submitted to the National Office with the processing time in mind. n
Happy Thanksgiving to all from the RAAA! The National Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday Nov. 25, in observance of the holiday.
22 American Red Angus Magazine n November 2016
How to submit a “Reservation Request” 1) Submit “Reservation Request” in writing, either via email, mail or fax. 2) Provide an explanation of what is to be submitted: Registrations, Transfers, Weaning or Yearling Updates. Include the approximate number of head and an approximate date the data will be complete and submitted. Reservations are only taken up to six weeks in advance. Do not request a reservation for work that will be submitted more than six weeks later. 3) Send request to appropriate email address. Registrations, Weaning Updates or Yearling Updates: web.rrts@redangus.org Transfers: web.transfer@redangus.org 4) Once a reservation request has been received, a confirmation and “reservation job number” will be returned to you. Do not lose this number, as it is required to submit remaining data. If the reservation number is not included with the subsequent submission, a new job will be created and processed separately in date-received order. The reservation number is critical. 5) Once you have completed your animals’ updated information, return it to the correct email, (listed above) and in the subject line include “Reservation job #000000.” The submitted data will then be placed into the initial reservation file to be pulled in date-received order for processing. If you have any questions about what will be accepted for reservations, please contact the office for clarification.
THE MOST ‘UNIQUE’ REGISTERED RED ANGUS COLLIER FINAL PRODUCT B389 Unique Phenotype + Unique Pedigree + Unique EPD’S = MOST UNIQUE RED ANGUS
Carries the Red Gene • Half of his calves from red cows will be RED He will be on exhibit at the Diamond C Jubilee May 5th & 6th, 2017
More Mass and Muscle than any Other Registered Red or Black Angus WT: 1490 @ 14 mts Frame size 5.9 Grid Master Pctl
CED Acc Pctl
BW Acc Pctl
WW Acc Pctl
YW Acc Pctl
Milk Acc Pctl
ME Acc Pctl
HPG Acc Pctl
CEM Acc Pctl
STAY Acc Pctl
Marb Acc Pctl
YG Acc Pctl
53 3%
11 10%
-2.8 22%
68 16%
115 6%
28 5%
-6 8%
10 59%
6 23%
1 99%
0.68 0.04 12% 65%
CW Acc Pctl
35 11%
REA Acc Pctl
Fat Acc Pctl
0.43 0.03 9% 91%
SIRE: CONNELLY FINAL PRODUCT (SEMEN @ ABS) REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS DAM: AMY 121 SIRED BY MITTY IN FOCUS (SEMEN @ ABS) BLACK/RED CARRIER OWNER’S: COLLIER DIAMOND C RANCH - JASON BRAGG -LANCE GILLILAND OWNER 4G RANCH/DIAMOND C WEST john b collier iv
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Our customers have been sorting out the top red ones for decades‌
Now they do it with $PROFIT! Lee Leachman
We’ve been breeding Red Angus for forty years. Today, we are working hard to make Red Angus even more successful. This includes measuring feed efficiency on large numbers of progeny to calculate a feed intake EPD and a feed conversion EPD. Leading commercial and Seedstock producers are using $Profit and Hairpin brand bulls to breed even better Red Angus.
Improve Your Bottom Line with $Profit!
Call (970) 568-3983 or go to www.leachman.com for sale catalog.
2016 Red & White Sale 125 Red Angus & Charolais Bulls Saturday, Nov. 12th • Fort Collins, CO
All of our top Red Angus bulls will sell as age advantaged bulls this fall. They sell with feed efficiency, PAP, and $Profit.
Protect Your Bottom Line with Feed Efficiency & $Profit!
Lot
15
Lot LCoC Promise A103C
Son of Leachman Promise - full brother to Pledge! Top 1% $Profit, Top 1% MARB, Top 2% REA and excellent feed efficiency!
18 LCoC Deniro A167C
Leachman Deniro Grandson with Calving Ease and 5 Star Growth! Top 1% $Profit, Top 2% $Feeder - profitability and performance.
~ About the Offering ~
• Top cut bulls never before offered and reserved to be sold as age advantaged bulls. • New: One year guarantee to make sure that you get the most out of your bull investment! • PAP EPDs and scores on every bull. You wouldn't buy a heifer bull without CE and BW EPDs – don't ranch at high altitude unless you buy bulls with PAP EPDs. • Feed efficiency – now, more than ever, you need to be a low cost producer. Buy efficient bulls that eat less and gain more! • Using $Profit will ensure that you build the best possible cowherd. The average sale bull ranks higher than 93% of Red Angus on $Profit!
Lee Leachman, Partner • Ryan Peterson, Sales Manager 2056 West County Road 70 • Fort Collins, CO (970) 568-3983 • www.leachman.com
JRA Update
Successful Convention in Oklahoma City Another National Red Angus Convention has come and gone! The JRA Board had a productive and fun time while in Oklahoma City. They took advantage of the opportunity to network with RAAA members and staff, plan upcoming events, and raise support for junior programs.
LiveWiRED The JRA Board is excited about a unique opportunity to explore EPDs over the next three years in a project featuring the progeny of Penny, a Gelbvieh cow flushed to selected sires representing both EPD high-bell-curve and low-bell-curve Red Angus sires. The goal of the project is to isolate the genetic differences of the bulls and demonstrate EPDs through evaluating two sets of calves from birth through harvest (25 head per sire group). While in Oklahoma City, the JRA Board determined ways to integrate EPD education and exploration throughout the upcoming Junior Red Angus activities and events. Finally, the JRA Board is extremely grateful for all the RAAA members and affiliate associations that supported the Convention Silent Auction, RAFI Auction and Raffle, and the JRA Sponsorship Campaign during Convention. The funds raised are a tremendous asset to advance our mission to equip and prepare all JRA stakeholders to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture. National Junior Show is Just Around the Corner! See Red Angus cattle in the spotlight this November in Louisville, Kentucky, at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Activities specifically designed to connect and highlight junior members will take place November 12 and 13. On Saturday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m., the national JRA Board will host two workshops for juniors. Gain a better understanding of EPDs during an educational workshop led by Harold Bertz, RAAA commercial marketing
programs coordinator, and engage in another fun workshop to learn more about JRA events and offerings. Connect with other junior members at the social in the Red Angus stalls starting at 3 p.m. Saturday while enjoying a sweet RED treat from the JRA Board. Finally, join the excitement as Red Angus cattle are featured on the green shavings for the National Junior Show in Broadbent Arena Sunday at 9 a.m. If you have questions about the National Show, contact Chessie Mitchell at 940387-3502.
SAVE the DATES 2017
January 5-7 • Young Stockman Program and NWSS Junior Show in Denver February 15 • JRA Scholarship Application Deadline June 28-July 1 • Round-Up 26 American Red Angus Magazine n November 2016
Engage with JRA! 2016-2017 Board
Kacey Koester, North Dakota President jrakacey@gmail.com Genna VanWye, Illinois jragenna@gmail.com
Joseph Groce, North Carolina jrajoseph1@gmail.com
Royce McPhee-Bayha, California jraroyce1@gmail.com
Savannah Howard, North Carolina jrasavannah@gmail.com Kim Heller Junior Program Coordinator kim@redangus.org
Website: redangus.org/jra Facebook: /JuniorRedAngus Instagram: jraassoc Junior Program Annual Sponsorship Campaign *NEW* this year, the JRA Board is conducting one consolidated sponsorship campaign instead of seeking funds specific to each national event. This maximizes sponsor marketing through additional event recognition and optimizes the Board’s efforts in raising support. Sponsor forms received by Dec. 15 will ensure recognition beginning with the events held during the National Western Stock Show. However, forms will continue to be accepted until May 1. If you would like more information, please contact one of the JRA Board members at the contact information listed above.
Gill Red Angus FOR SALE
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BADLANDS RED ANGUS
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Bill & Sharon Ceynar • Arnegard, ND 701/586-3435 • 701/570-4578 badlandsredangus@gmail.com badlandsgeneticsplus.com
Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND 701/485-3762 • 701/269-5368 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com
James & Stephanie Kuhn • Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 kuhnsred@bektel.com kuhnsredangus.net
Brian Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 • 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net
BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER RED ANGUS
Scott Kueffler • Grenora, ND 701/694-3620 • 701/641-0519 redangus@nccray.com www.dkredangus.com
LAZY D RED ANGUS John or Sara Berg • Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/570-9788 jsbergcc@yahoo.com
Doug & Darcy McGee • Bowman, ND 701/523-3635 • 701/523-6086 ddmcgee@ndsupernet.com
FLYING W RANCH JV
L83 LODOEN RANCH
John Wakefield • Cooperstown, ND 701/797-3612 • 701/789-0666 skyways@mlgc.com
Leonard Lodoen • Matt & Jennie Lodoen Westhope, ND 701/245-6280 • 701/263-1330 matjen@srt.com • lodoencattle.com
Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834 mkbar@mccray.com jbullinger@nccray.net bbredangus.com
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A full two days of presentations, discussions and elections filled the agenda for Red Angus Association of America members attending the National Convention held Sept. 7 – 9 in Oklahoma City at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The meeting roster included 116 voting members and over 236 individuals in attendance. Lori White, president of the Oklahoma Red Angus Association, brought greetings to the group and provided tremendous hospitality during the week. The Oklahoma affiliate was instrumental in the planning of the event, and scheduled the entertainment which included a taste of the Old West with a trick roper and Native American dancers. As is tradition, the pre-convention educational workshop focused on commercial beef production and business strategies. The commercial marketing team developed the “Putting Dollars in Your Pocket,” program which featured Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension ag economist; Tom Brink, RAAA CEO; Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida director of the Range Cattle Research and Education Center; and Darrell Busby, livestock specialist and manager of the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity. Symposium speakers addressed 200 cattlemen and women on overall profitability in the industry, present economic conditions, nutritional changes to improve cowherd efficiency, and calf crop marketing methods. Thursday, when the convention officially opened, the membership received an update from CEO Tom Brink, which included the overview of the registration activity and the 38 American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2016
growth of the organization for the last fiscal year. Finance Committee Chairman Johnny Rogers provided a fiscal summary of the business. Kim Ford also presented her presidential address, and reflected back on her two years of service for “Team Red Angus.” A special inspiration for the convention this year was hearing from Dr. Tom Field, director of University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program. He shared a message of vision and encouragement for the organization as it continues to develop, grow and experience success. He also challenged Red Angus breeders to think critically and plan for the future, taking into consideration the new marketing demands being made by the millennial consumer. Over the two full days of meeting sessions, the membership heard from each of the standing committees, and the RAAA staff members that support those committee activities. They recapped the past year’s activities as well as providing a snapshot of programs under development. Two new programs that were introduced include an Elite Cow Competition and a Bull Voucher program intended to encourage cattlemen who have never purchased Red Angus genetics to make an investment in the breed.
2016 RAAA National Convention More information on these programs will be presented during the year as the final details are refined. The business session was held Friday afternoon. Following the Area and Region caucus meetings, members selected Bob Morton of Three Forks, Montana, as president of the Association. New board members include Chuck Feddes of Manhattan, Montana, who was elected to represent Region A, and Stuart Gilbert of Stockport, Iowa, elected to the position of Director of Area 9 – Midwest. Reelected to the RAAA Board of Directors were Kyley DeVoe, Director of Area 4 – Southwest, and John Langdon, Director Area 7 – Northeast. Also during the business meeting, the proposed changes to the RAAA Constitution and Bylaws were approved by the membership.
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Following the business meeting, the Board of Directors selected Kevin Miller as first vice president, Steve Koester as Board secretary, and Johnny Rogers as treasurer, to fill the leadership roles of the organization.
The 2017 National Convention will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is scheduled a week later than traditionally planned, Sept. 13-15, 2017.
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Left to Right: Stuart Gilbert of Stockport, Iowa; Steve Koester of Steele, North Dakota; Kevin Miller of Briggsdale, Colorado; Bruce Ketchum of Plevna, Montana; Johnny Rogers of Roxboro, North Carolina; Newley Hutchison of Canton, Oklahoma; Bob Morton of Three Forks, Montana; Chuck Feddes of Manhattan, Montana; Raymond Prescott of Gray Court, South Carolina; Kyley DeVoe of Justin, Texas; Connie Mushrush of Strong City, Kansas; John Langdon of Benson, North Carolina; Tom Brink, RAAA CEO; and Sam Lorenzen of Bend, Oregon.
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Retiring Directors Kurt Rich of Vinton, Iowa, retired as Area 9 Director. Kim Ford of Bertrand, Neb., retired as RAAA President.
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RAAA Awards
Commercial Producer of the Year Mark and Jaime Burchfield of Cody, Nebraska Presented by Ryan Ludvigson Industry Service Award Mobridge Livestock of Mobridge, South Dakota, owned by Jason Anderberg, Casey Perman and Tigh Anderberg (accepted via video) Presented by: Clint Berry (via video) Advocate of the Year Award Lois Bieber of Leola, South Dakota Presented by Kim Ford
John V. Robbins Distinguished Service Award Steve Andras of Manchester, Illinois Presented by Joan Ludvigson and Joann James Melvin Leland Innovative Service Frank Wedel of Leoti, Kansas Presented by Tom Woodward
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Outstanding Junior Award Kacey Koester of Steele, North Dakota Presented by Kyley DeVoe Pioneer Breeder of the Year Pelton Red Angus, Lynn and Sue Pelton, of Burdett, Kansas Presented by Ed and Jennifer Durst Breeder of the Year Award Pieper Red Angus of Hay Springs, Nebraska, (accepted by Randy and Crystal McIntire) Presented by Craig Bieber 20 Years of Service Lucy Meyer, Registry Specialist Presented by Tom Brink
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Grid Master Awards – Conventionally Fed Cattle
Anderson Land and Cattle of Oberlin, Kansas Feed Yard: Anderson Land and Cattle of Oberlin, Kansas
Grid Master Awards – Naturally Fed Cattle John and Mary Ann McDowell of Greenfied, Missouri Feed Yard: Fairleigh Feedyard of Scott City, Kansas
Kniebel Cattle Co. of White City, Kansas Feed Yard: Kniebel Farms of White City, Kansas
Roberts L7 Ranch LLC of Ingomar, Montana Feed Yard: Timmerman Feeding Co. of Yuma, Colorado
Meyer Family Farms of Brunswick, Missouri Feed Yard: Tiffany Cattle Co. of Herrington, Kansas
Otley Brothers, Inc. of Diamond, Oregon Feed Yard: Beef Northwest of Boardman, Oregon
Prairie Dog Creek Cattle of Dresden, Kansas Feed Yard: Prairie Dog Creek Cattle of Dresden, Kansas
Harris Ranch of Drewsey, Oregon Feed Yard: Lorenzen Ranches of Madras, Oregon
Photos Not Available: Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc. of Bridgeport, Nebraska. Feed Yard: Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc. of Bridgeport, Nebraska. Christensen Brothers of Weldona, Colorado. Feed Yard: Christensen Brothers of Weldona, Colorado. Rossi Ranches of Paulina, Oregon. Feed Yard: Beef Northwest of Boardman, Oregon
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Shelly Ammann ended on a positive note encouraging others to use the Top Dollar Angus program and reminding producers that, although set back from recent years, calves are still selling at record prices. “You just have to keep it all in perspective,” she said.
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by Trinity Lewis “If you have the records and know your pedigrees well, go for it,” commented Shelly Ammann in reference to the Top Dollar Angus marketing program. Residing in western South Dakota, Rick and Shelly Ammann have been running Red Angus cattle for nearly 30 years. Although they are a commercial operation, they pay close attention to keeping good genetics a top priority. With strict requirements, they aren’t afraid to send cattle down the road if they don’t reflect a superior profile. As a result of their careful management, the Ammanns were a great fit for the Top Dollar Angus program which requires bulls with high quality EPDs in order to even be considered. “When I called to get information on how to enroll [in Top Dollar Angus] we just went through our AIsire list to figure out what bulls our cows and calves were out of and it was easy beans after that. We emailed a couple of times and, boom, it was done,” she explained. With females as their main objective and steers as a bi-product, the Ammanns have been excited to see the fruits of their labor when, even in a down market, their steers sold for a premium as a result of great genetics and solid marketing. Ammanns sold their steers in Superior Livestock Auction’s Big Horn Classic video sale this August and garnered a $63per-head premium, topping 23 comparable lots. The Ammanns’ cattle are gaining widespread attention and the family is now selling heifers as well.
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Top Dollar Angus, Inc. is pleased to announce its new Seedstock Partnership Program. With the fall sale season going strong, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this new opportunity. The Seedstock Partnership Program allows seedstock providers to elevate their Red Angus and Angus bulls and females that genetically excel in growth and carcass value potential. It will also allow seedstock breeders to offer their bull customers a value-added marketing opportunity through Top Dollar Angus. Kenny Stauffer, Top Dollar Angus general manager, noted that this is a tremendous opportunity for program differentiation. “There is no better way for high-end Red Angus and Angus breeders to stand out from the crowd and to thank their customers for continuing to buy their bulls. This program will allow genetic providers to identify their elite growth and carcass animals, and bring added value to their bull customers by helping them become involved in Top Dollar Angus.” For a modest fee, seedstock suppliers who participate in the partnership program can incorporate the Top Dollar Angus logo into their sale catalogs, identifying each bull or female that meets required genetic specifications (top 25 percent growth and carcass traits). The certification process is simple and involves providing the list of sale animals for review. Top Dollar Angus will promptly return the list to the breeder, indicating which animals qualify for Top Dollar Angus designation. In addition to the use of the Top Dollar Angus brand and logo, each breeder will receive credits to offset the herd enrollment fees for up to four of their top bull customers. It’s a great way to reach out to customers and demon-
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• 86-plus head = $1,000 (4 vouchers) • 85 to 25 head = $500 (2 vouchers) • 24 head and under = $250 (1 voucher) With enrollment, the seedstock partner receives confirmation of which sale animals qualify for Top Dollar Angus designation and can then publish the Top Dollar Angus logo by those sale lots. The seedstock partner also receives up to four enrollment credit vouchers for their customers to cover the $225herd-enrollment fee. The voucher does not cover the $4-per-head fee for feeder calves.
strate how much you care about their calf crop marketing success. “We have already signed up more than a dozen Red Angus and Angus seedstock breeders, and are seeing them use the enrollment credits to benefit their customers,” said Stauffer. The Seedstock Partnership Program will allow a “top dollar” seedstock operation to stand out from the competition. By becoming a Top Dollar Angus Seedstock Partner and directly supporting your customers’ involvement in Top Dollar Angus, you will be offering them a marketing advantage in today’s challenging calf market. “Top Dollar Angus has numerous buyers and feedlots that are willing to pay premium prices for high-end Red Angus and Angus feeder calves, but we need more qualified cattle every day to meet this demand. Top Dollar Angus will provide your customers with a better way to market their calves at market-topping prices, helping them attain a stronger return on investment with bulls they buy from you. This will keep them coming back to you — their seedstock supplier — for more Top Dollar Angus certified genetics,” he concluded. ■
For more information on Top Dollar Angus, contact Kenny Stauffer 720-925-5906 • kenny@topdollarangus • topdollarangus.com
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McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing by Brenda Black for American Red Angus Magazine, Photography by Austin Black
John McDowell, a 2016 Grid Master Award winner from Greenfield, Missouri, is not afraid of change. At 61 years of age, he's open to new strategies for breeding, feeding and marketing beef. His unapologetic opinions for contemporary methods, along with his infectious laugh, suggest not only why he's successful at raising and selling all-natural beef, but that he gets a kick out of mixing things up.
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McDowell markets their all-natural Red Angus beef directly to consumers at farmers’ markets in Springfield, Branson and Kansas City, Missouri.
McDowell first garnered a Grid Master Award in 2012. This time around, he picked up three awards for three different loads of cattle that reflected McDowell's ability to combine Red Angus genetics, feeding management and precise marketing for superior beef carcasses. To obtain the award, his naturally fed Red Angus cattle were required to achieve 90 percent Choice and Prime, with no more than 10 percent Yield Grade 4s and a minimum grid score of 100. Two of McDowell's loads went 100 percent Choice. “We're looking for more Prime,” said McDowell. “We've always had a few in every load, but our goal is to find more Primes in the mix.” He's been feeding cattle for 20 years and used to settle for average. To move the needle on quality during the second half of the game, McDowell's introduced Red Angus genetics to his commercial program 13 years ago.
Clientele want to hear the story about their beef, and meeting McDowell and learning how the animals are raised help them make purchasing decisions on the premium product.
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McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing Bull Power “Our Red Angus bulls have been good enough, long enough to make our cattle better,” said McDowell, who runs strictly Red Angus bulls on Hereford, Angus, Charolais and Red Angus females. “We are giving more money to get top bulls, and we've been more selective on heifers we retain.”
McDowell said he wants the bull he brings home to be balanced and be a bull that “will keep the cowherd on the straight and narrow path.” He expects bulls and females in production to be easy keepers, maintain longevity and lay in good marbling for that sought after Prime carcass. “I look at all the traits, but try not to chase one trait too hard,” he said. “You'll mess up and go backward when you do that. I want a cow that'll work in fescue country. It's hot and dry in the summer and cold and wet in the winter here in Missouri.” Red Angus fits his mix. That's a tough bill to fill for one who is adamant that he has no patience for non-performers. “Every time I buy a bull, I look at what we've had before,” he said. “He has to be better.”
Regardless of hide color, steers sired by Red Angus bulls are eligible for enrollment into RAAA’s yellow tag Feeder Calf Certification Program, opening doors for marketing opportunities.
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McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing Standard of Excellence That goes for the female side too. “We're getting ready to DNA test some bred heifers,” McDowell said. “One DNA test returns six traits and the other tests 13 traits. It will tell you everything about that heifer. So shaving 50 percent from the bottom end in order to retain only the very best is not a problem for me when I have that kind of information. When we wean heifers, they get their shots and get turned out on pasture. Then when we bring them in as yearlings, we measure pelvic area, cull for feet, legs, eyes and any defects. If the pelvis is not big enough or the right conformation or there are any reproductive-tract problems, they are gone. We turn out the ones that pass with the bull. After they've run with the bull, they are vaccinated and pregnancy tested. If not pregnant, they are culled. So by the time they are bred heifers, they've already been culled two times. There's no mercy. If she's going to stay at our place, she has to make the grade.” Modern Methods Like those heifers scrutinized through ear notches and hair DNA samples, if a new concept seems beneficial, old ways may be on the chopping block. Take for example, the way McDowell used to feed his cattle.
McDowell DNA tests his replacement heifers in order to retain the top 50 percent. Any open heifers are culled after pregnancy checking.
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McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing Present day strategies are nothing close to how he first finished beef. “When we started, we just fed a little corn silage and a little something else,” said McDowell, who operates two farms equaling about 1,200 acres and is home to 350 commercial cows. “Now, we've completely quit. We used to hire custom silage choppers to harvest feed. We don't do that anymore. Now, we harvest cover crop – we bale it wet and make haylage and do it all ourselves.” In the move away from grain, grass is like gold in a program where no implants are injected and where it can take 19 to 30 months to finish an animal for slaughter. “Mother Nature is the biggest challenge,” said McDowell, so he tries to work in concert with her to get as much as possible out of every growing season. And he supplements. His forage-based ration reads like one of grandma's secret recipes with a little of this and a pinch of that. Among the ingredients are wheat, winter oats, rye grass, turnips, radishes, red clover and more. He buys the seeds, mixes and no-till drills it himself. McDowell plants his customized concoction for grazing as well as haylage. A three-day seminar in North Dakota enlightened him to the far-reaching benefits.
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A variety of cover crop forages and plentiful moisture will allow rotational grazing well into the winter months. Red Angus sires unify his calf crop out of a cowherd with a diverse genetic background.
McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing He cites personal friends from North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio as go-to sources on the topic of cover crops and soil conservation. “These people are way out in front of most of us,� he said. “They are leaders in the movement.� This year, an unusually wet summer in McDowell's home state rendered a bumper crop of lush cool-season grasses standing 10 feet tall that will take his cowherd well into winter by incorporating rotational grazing. “And that's with no fertilizer, no herbicide, no chemicals,� McDowell said. “All natural. Nothing added. And our land is a lot better. Soil wants to be covered like people want clothing when it's zero. When we quit applying chemicals on our crop ground where our cover crops are, and quit single cropping, the soil began making big leaps in quality.� Harvesting Forage Through Beef From the soil below, to the grass converted to beef through McDowell's Red Angus-influenced herd, every step of the process means only the best makes it to market. Most of their cattle are shipped to Scott City, Kansas, to Fairleigh Feed Yard, with McDowell retaining ownership. “They have a pretty big presence in the natural feeding area,� McDowell said.
McDowell’s cattle graze six to eight different grasses over their life span. He adds a little grain to their forage-based finishing ration for added carcass quality.
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McDowell Mixes It Up with Grids, Grass and Aggressive Marketing “The cattle we do ship go into National Beef© NatureSource® Natural Beef program. They pay a premium and they are good to get along with and we still have third-party verification with the RAAA's yellow tag Feeder Calf Certification Program.” McDowell also markets direct. As with his genetics and grass, where he goes to sell his product has morphed from old ways to new as well. Since April, McDowell has been selling his beef through modern venues to discriminating clientele at farmers’ markets in the metro. After a year and a half on a waiting list, McDowell Land & Cattle's All-Natural Red Angus Beef is now available to Springfield, Branson and Kansas City, Missouri, residents willing to pay a premium. McDowell and his wife Mary Ann set up shop in a booth with “a great big ole' sign” touting Red Angus. They merchandise their products right next to vendors peddling everything from lamb, quail eggs, buffalo and goat each week at the trendy bazaars. “It has been an overwhelming success!” McDowell said. “We have repeat customers and they all seem to love it. They've been buying us out of steaks every week!” The McDowells will take orders for beef quarters, halves and wholes, but
most of their customers want to buy one package at a time right out of their portable freezer. They come for the hormone-free and antibiotic-free meat because they believe it to be healthy. According to McDowell, the value of $5-perpound roasts, $14.50-per-pound steaks and $20-per-pound filets aren't in question. It's the story they need to hear to help them with their purchasing decisions. “They want to know where it came from and how it got to the freezer,” McDowell said. “They want to know who we are and how we treat and raise our animals. They want to know the name of the steer sometimes. We tell them what they want. Some want to hear a lot. Some just need to hear that it is all natural. Some want all grass fed. For that, we have to send them to another vendor. We do give a little grain at the end, even though the cattle are on grass all their life and get six to seven to eight kinds of grass from those cover crops. Still we have to be honest.” Ironically, some of their customers don't know how to prepare it once they get their product home. “So many – like 90 percent – are disconnected from their food,” McDowell said. “You wouldn't believe how many ask how to cook it after they buy it. Mary Ann is going to have to fix up a recipe sheet to give out with the product.”
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“A lady came by who had cooked up some of our Kansas City Strips the week before,” McDowell said. “She was telling me how her sister couldn't get over that she cut hers with a butter knife. And another older lady came back to buy more. She said, 'I cooked that roast like I have for 40 years, and my kids and the whole family said that was the best they'd ever had.' Those are the stories we like to here.” McDowell attributes much of the tenderness to not just breeding and feeding, but stress-free management of the livestock destined for dinner tables. “It makes a difference if they are fed right and handled right,” he said. “They are not pushed around. They are bred for docility. There's no need to have one that runs over the fence all the time. I don't want to chase that kind and I don't want to eat them.” The happy customers the McDowell's are amassing are spreading the word about Red Angus all-natural beef. “One customer stopped by and bought stew meat and 2 pounds of ground beef,” McDowell said. “She's giving one pound to a relative that's been dying to try it. And like that lady who cut hers with a butter knife, she's not going to tell that story only once. It's all about word of mouth and I'm sure they are telling others.” ■
Data Points Influence Reliability of Cowherd-Building Traits by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement
For the last 20 years, Red Angus commercial producers have enjoyed the increased reliability of Red Angus EPDs due to the application of Total Herd Reporting (THR). Similar to the fact that commercial producers’ profitability is based on their entire calf crop and not just the top 50 percent, the implementation of THR ensures that Red Angus EPDs are calculated using the seedstock producer’s entire calf crop and not just the top end. THR also provides the necessary framework for collection of cowherdbuilding data – such as heifer exposure (Heifer Pregnancy) and mature cow weight and body condition score (Maintenance Energy) data. While these particular data points are not required as part of THR, they are increasingly relevant to both seedstock and commercial producers.
Heifer Exposure Data The Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) EPD serves as the gold-standard fertility trait as it measures a heifer’s ability to conceive and calve as a 2-year-old. The logic behind the HPG EPD calculation is very simple: Of the heifers exposed to breeding, which ones delivered a calf. While the logic of the HPG EPD is straightforward, in order to perform the analysis we must know which heifers were exposed to breeding before they can be included in the HPG EPD evaluation. Through general ranch management record keeping, the vast majority of members collect the needed information to include on the Heifer Exposure Report.
GUIDE TO BODY CONDITION SCORES BCS 1: The cow is severely emaciated and physically weak with all ribs and bone structure easily visible. Cattle in this score are extremely rare and are usually inflicted with a disease and/or parasitism. BCS 2: The cow appears emaciated, similar to BCS 1 described above, but not weakened. Muscle tissue seems severely depleted through the hindquarters and shoulders. BCS 3: The cow is very thin with no fat on ribs or in brisket and the backbone is easily visible. Some muscle depletion appears evident through the hindquarters. BCS 4: The cow appears thin, with ribs easily visible and the backbone showing. The spinous processes (along the edge of the loin) are still very sharp and barely visible individually. Muscle tissue is not depleted through the shoulders and hindquarters. BCS 5: The cow may be described as moderate to thin. The last two ribs can be seen and little evidence of fat is present in the brisket, over the ribs or around the tail head. The spinous processes are now smooth and no longer individually identifiable. BCS 6: The cow exhibits a good smooth appearance throughout. Some fat deposition is present in the brisket and over the tail head. The back appears rounded and fat can be palpated over the ribs and pin bones. BCS 7: The cow appears in very good flesh. The brisket is full, the tail head shows pockets of fat and the back appears square due to fat. The ribs are very smooth and soft handling due to fat cover. BCS 8: The cow is obese. Her neck is thick and short and her back appears very square due to excessive fat. The brisket is distended and she has heavy fat pockets around the tail head. BCS 9: These cows are very obese and are rarely seen. They can be described as similar to eight but taken to greater extremes. They also have a heavy deposition of udder fat. 68 American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2016
Data Points Influence Reliability of Cowherd-Building Traits Required data points include: • Beginning and ending date of breeding/exposure • Inventory season (spring or fall) • Management group It’s that easy. When you turned the bulls in and when you pulled them out. A couple notes: 1) If you are AIing your heifers, the beginning date should be your AI date and ending date should be when you remove the cleanup bulls; 2) If heifers are in different pastures and exposed to different bulls, use different management codes to indicate such. Mature Weight and Body Condition Score Red Angus’ Maintenance Energy (ME) EPD serves as the sole genetic prediction that considers the expense side of producers’ profit equation, as it measures differences in maintenance energy requirements – feed required to simply maintain cow weight and condition. Inclusion of ME EPD in producers’ selection decisions allows for the identification of bulls whose daughters will require less feed, which will directly reduce cowherd expenses. Alternatively, producers can use the ME EPD to ensure feed costs don’t significantly increase as greater selection pressure is placed on increased performance. The data required for the ME EPD calculation:
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• Cow weight at time of weaning • Body condition score (BCS) at time of weaning While these data points are tougher to collect, they are the only route to increasing the accuracy of ME EPD calculations. In addition to the genetic improvement aspect, collection of mature weight and BCS will also provide producers with critical information for general herd management decisions. A few notes: 1) BCS should be determined consistently within a contemporary group by using one person, average of two people, etc.; 2) If logistics creates challenges in weighing the cows, implement a multi-year plan where you weigh one pasture per year; 3) While we prefer that the cow weights and BCS are taken at weaning, we will accept cow weights and BCS before or after weaning. Ideally the weights would be taken within 30 days of weaning. Red Angus females are currently – and rightfully so – enjoying their status as the industry’s most-preferred female. As opportunists, we should capitalize on furthering the genetic superiority of Red Angus females and growing the breed even further through increasing the accuracy of Red Angus’ HPG and ME EPDs. We should all challenge each other to collect a greater percentage of the data, especially the cowherd-building data. ■
Member News Welcome
Cayson Christopher Howard Craig and Lindley Howard of Leola, South Dakota, welcomed son Cayson Christopher Howard on June 10, 2016. He weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Congratulations!
In Memory
Dr. Thomas A. Walker Dr. Thomas A. Walker of Temple, Texas, died at his home on Sept. 8, 2016, at the age of 86. Dr. Walker was born on Dec. 15, 1929, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Dr. A. A. Walker and Mary Francis White Walker. Following service in the Army and his graduation from Phillips University and the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, he practiced medicine with his father in Wewoka. Tom was a third-generation Oklahoma physician. While attending Phillips University, he met Janice P. Denker of Enid, Oklahoma, and they were married on June 14, 1950. In 1963, he began a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Scott & White. Dr. Walker served on the staff of Scott & White Clinic until 1970 when he and Drs. Harry Macey and Wayne Baden formed the Women’s Clinic in Temple where he practiced until his retire-
ment in 1993. He was a Rotarian, a member of First United Methodist Church of Temple, and his interests included playing in bridge tournaments with his wife, serving as an Explorer Scout leader, canoeing and kayaking, sailing, fishing in Port O’Connor with family and friends every Fourth of July, and enjoying anything involving the outdoors or fixing things. In retirement, Dr. Walker began raising registered Red Angus cattle at his farm in Heidenheimer, Texas, and he was involved with and held various offices in the national and state Red Angus associations. He loved involving his family and grandchildren in all aspects of his farming operation. Weekends at the farm with Dr. Tom (“PaPa” to his grandchildren) created lasting memories and fun for all. He also participated in the 911 Club, a group of octogenarians who ate lunch together every Wednesday at Al’s BBQ. They called their lunch club the 911 Club because “at their age, who knew what might happen.” Survivors include his wife, Janice Walker; three children and their spouses, Jeanne Cunningham and husband, John; Deborah Punchard and husband, Neil; and Garry Walker and wife, Linda, all of Temple; five grandchildren, Jaima Punchard of Houston, Preston Cunningham of Houston, Scott Cunningham of McKinney, Rob Punchard of Temple, and Catherine Salzman of Cincinnati; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John Walker of Amarillo and Bob Walker of Sulphur, Oklahoma.
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Member News Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Red Angus Foundation Inc., 4201 N. Interstate 35, Denton, Texas 76207-3415, or to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Jim Hagemann Jim D. Hagemann, 51, of Winfred, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2016, at his farm. Jimmy Dwayne Hagemann was born July 29, 1965, at Madison, South Dakota, to Gordon and Lois (Beyer) Hagemann. Jim grew up in the Winfred area and attended school in Howard. He graduated from Howard High School in 1983, then started his career of farming, first with his family and later on his own. Jim enjoyed farming and loved raising Red Angus cattle and has done so since the 1990s. He was married to GayLynn Pitts on Sept. 27, 1986. The couple farmed north of Winfred. To this union three children were born – Melissa, Mandi and Macy.
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While farming he worked for Twin Lakes Veterinary Clinic and RCIS as a crop adjuster. He was married to Barbee Vaselaar on Sept. 16, 2015. The couple farmed north of Winfred. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and pulling a prank now and then. He dearly loved his wife Barbee, his children and family, and will be missed by all that knew him. He was a person that would help anyone when asked to do so. Those grateful for having shared in his life include his wife Barbee of Winfred; his three daughters: Melissa (Josh Edmondson) Hagemann of Le Sueur, Minnesota; Mandi (Zach Torkelson) Hagemann of Howard; Macy Hagemann of Brookings, South Dakota; a stepdaughter, Brianna Murphy of Watertown; a stepson, Zach Murphy of White, South Dakota; his parents, Gordon and Lois Hagemann of Madison; a brother, Craig Hagemann of Winfred; three sisters: Brenda (Brad) Franken of Madison; Connie (Dan) Wall of Madison; Barb (Jerome) Kipp of Montrose, South Dakota; and other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents and a very special uncle, Oscar. ■
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BRECKEN SHIPMAN 6945 CR 206 GRANDVIEW, TX 76050
Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester PRAIRIEVIEW RED ANGUS LUKE SANDERS 2852 28TH ST MARSHALL, MN 56258
CLAIRE SMART 1326 FM 2773 RUNGE, TX 78151
SAMUEL VOGL 16871 EAGLE AVE WALNUT GROVE, MN 56180
JV RANCH JOSEPH ST. JOHN 13054 US HWY 965 KIRBYVILLE, TX 75956 TEXAS BELLES CATTLE CO. ROBERT STAHLMAN PO BOX 1074 KAUFMAN, TX 75142 JUSTIN TIDWELL 311 WEST M MUNDAY, TX 76371
RYAN CLEMETSON 1857 21ST AVE NE GRAND FORKS, ND 58203 RYLEE LODOEN 1421 104TH ST NW WESTHOPE, ND 58793 PRIME 360 BEEF JIM NICKESON 47982 IWERKS ROAD BIG STONE LAKE, SD 57216
PARKER I. WEST 1804 N CARROLL ST HENRIETTA, TX 76365
CSP RED ANGUS CHUCK PYLE 21812 SD HWY 37 HURON, SD 57350 SCHWARTZ RED ANGUS LES SCHWARTZ 15169 224TH ST BOX ELDER, SD 57719
NEIDIG FARMS CATTLE CO. VAN, KATHY OR JUSTIN NEIDIG 83862 547TH AVE BATTLE CREEK, NE 68715 STRIZEK CLUB CALVES
Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison RAFTER 86 RANCH TERRY & JERRY HOLDEMAN 12927 W 1ST ST HALSTEAD, KS 67056
DARREN STRIZEK 600 AGNEW RD CERESCO, NE 68017 LITTLE C CATTLE CO. EDDIE & SHEILA COOK 3751 BRONCO ORLANDO, OK 73073
WRIGHT RED ANGUS LINDSAY OR PRICE WRIGHT 245 S TRACY ST CLEARWATER, KS 67026
RJ2 DORMAN CATTLE CO. ERIC DORMAN 295161 E 1650 RD MARLOW, OK 73055
MORGAN GALL 1009 RD T CLARKSON, NE 68629
DEER CREEK LAND & CATTLE LLC GARET & MEREDITH HARDEN 31020 CR 1060 DEER CREEK, OK 74636
Texas Red Angus Association www.TexasRedAngus.org
Mark E. Harbin
Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475
BAR C RED ANGUS
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Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711
(361) 782-2510 • jakolle@tisd.net
ANGUS PLUS Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.
TRIPLE CREEK RANCH 1995 National Champion Bull Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages
www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October
Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box
7371 Sherman Rd. • Justin, TX 76247 Cell (817) 929-7773 • Home (940) 242-3216 kelly_box@msn.com • morrisboxranch.com
G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered Red Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country
Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (210)684-1071 • (210) 341-6701
One of the largest herds in the South • Rockwall, TX
Ty Davenport DVM (972) 524-5105
Tim Head
R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611
Morris/Box Ranch
961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968
REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS
RED ANGUS SINCE 1964
Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”
KOLLE RED ANGUS
Jim Kolle
!NNUAL 3ALE IN /CTOBER s -ILES 4EXAS 325-895-0544 www.halfmannranch.com
CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS
Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, TX • 3klandandcattle.com
P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855
Bobbe McClure
(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net
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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! SPUR RANCH ROBERT HARTLEY PO BOX 307 VINITA, OK 74301 HELSLEY’S 5 STAR RED ANGUS JASON HELSLEY 33457 S 563 RD COOKSON, OK 74427
DON REIBOLDT AND FAMILY 3310 E SNOWDEN RD W COLLEGE CORNER, IN 47003
TURNAGAIN FARMS TIMOTHY & LAURA SMITH 5623 HEWLETT ROAD RUTHER GLEN, VA 22546
MUDDY SPRINGS FARMS MARK & JOHN LOYACONO 2102 MUDDY SPRINGS RD MAGNOLIA, MS 39652
LAVALIERE LLC JAY MAREADY 330 WHITEBRIDGE RD HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott JOE THOMAS ALLEN 9061 CR 7708 TROY, AL 36081
ANNA CLAIRE MIDDLETON 191 BYRD ROAD FLORENCE, MS 39073
CRAIG OR PAUL REGIER 29716 COUNTY ROAD 1070 DEER CREEK, OK 74636
WHISPERING OAKS FARM BRIAN & KELLY MARTIN 5488 LAKE JUNO RD LIBERTY, NC 27298
CODY LUCAS 4184 GOWAN ROAD CLANTON, AL 35045
STROHACKER FARMS DAVID STROHACKER PO BOX 146 LAKEVIEW, NC 28350
POND CREEK RANCH DAVID & CHARLOTTE HOLT 2500 N 18TH ST OZARK, AR 72949
WINDY FEILDS RED ANGUS FARM MICHAEL EGAN 558 CO HIGHWAY 126 AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
ANDY SCHREIBER PO BOX 1420 POMPANO, FL 33061
P BAR S RANCH PAUL SISEMORE 11720 W. OVERLOOK DR SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 HAYDEN STEADMAN 48124 S CO RD 48 SHARON, OK 73857 PAIGE WOOD 436734 E 310 ROAD BIG CABIN, OK 74332 Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon BIG RIVERS CATTLE CO. GERALD & ANN ENLOW PO BOX 214 CHANDLER, IN 47610 REAGAN LEEPER 14699 HICKORY RD ARGOS, IN 46501
LONG HALL CATTLE CLINT & KELLY HALL 4844 ANDERSON RD HILLSBORO, OH 45133 CAMERON RANCH & FARMS GARY L. CAMERON 12016 WILLOW FARM DRIVE ASHLAND, VA 23005 WINDY HILL FARM DANIEL COFFMAN 139 WINDY HILL LN BERRYVILLE, VA 22611
LAUREN DAVIS 217 FLOODTOWN CIRCLE CHATWORTH, GA 30705 SHOULDERBONE PLANTATION ROBERT & DENA LANIER 472 S MAIN ST MADISON, GA 30650 JD SORRELLS RANCH DAVID SORRELLS 2200 BARBE CT LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
CARLEY MIDDLETON 191 BYRD ROAD FLORENCE, MS 39073 HIDDEN HILL FARM ALLEN MCGEE 607 BOATRIGHT HILL RD RIDGE SPRING, SC 29129 BEN 10 LAND & CATTLE CO. DANNY & AMANDA PERRON 249 CREEKWOOD COVE LANE B-5 LENOIR CITY, TN 37772 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert KATELYN BELDING 2289 160TH ST. SHARPSBURG, IA 50862 BLAKE EVANS 2871 LARCH AVE WASHINGTON, IA 52353 CADEN EVANS 2871 LARCH AVE WASHINGTON, IA 52353 LCB FARMS JULIE OR TOM EVANS 2871 LARCH AVE WASHINGTON, IA 52353
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DANICA LOWREY 11266 S 425 RD ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO 64744
RANDY & DIANA OSTROM 2200 W OLD NATIONAL TR GREENVILLE, IL 62246
MEYER FARMS BOBBY MEYER 24729 RODEO AVE BRUNSWICK, MO 64639
ELEPHANT WALK RANCH JASON BATES 9370 LAWRENCE 1170 MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712
ALLEN & TAUNA POWELL 24530 HWY 5 LACLEDE, MO 64651
PINE RIDGE LAND & CATTLE, LLC CLINT BERRY 2002 CR 158 GAINESVILLE, MO 65655
LJL CATTLE CO. LUKE LIEFFRING 2539 140TH AVE GLENWOOD CITY, WI 54013 SCHWEIGER FARMS PAUL & SHELLY SCHWEIGER 18153 SPANGLER RIDGE ROAD HILLSBORO, WI 54634
DIAMOND G RED ANGUS MARK GARGES 315 OAK AVE CAMERON, MO 64429
Rt. 1 Box 45J Covington, TX 76636 (254) 874-5868 www.peacockredangus.com Where Quality Cattle are the Rule, Not the Exception!
Your visit is always welcome... Hope yo see you soon! Rob Brawner
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com
ROBERTSON LINDSAY CATTLE COMPANY REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS AND FEMALES
HALE FARMS RICK HALE 54 HOSIER LANE LOUISBURG, MO 65683
Contact us today for more information!
VALLEY CREEK RED ANGUS BRIAN & SUZANNE LOEPKER 2135 KRENNING RD BEAUFORT, MO 63013
936-394-5413 H 979-255-1991 C
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Auction & Sales Management • Consulting Services • Auction Services • Buy/Sell Cattle for Commercial & Purebred Breeders Call today for a free consultation!
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Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics
LOWREY RED ANGUS SHANNON & MIRANDA LOWREY 11266 S 425 RD EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO 64744
JOLENE NIEDERMEIER 5475 II. RT 75 DAKOTA DAKOTA, IL 61018
1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560
PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH
Bryan Gill
Sales Manager 701.730.0134 bigredgenetics@hotmail.com
alexiem@yahoo.com www.robertsonlindsaycattle.com
Kernen’s Cattle
Red Angus Seedstock
Using God’s air, water, sunshine, and soil to better feed His people with quality beef.
Modern cattle with old fashion value.
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He measures 1.29 square inches of REA per cwt.
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Building Better Beef Proud to be a part of Montana’s Red Angus history!
Harold Isaacs Family P.O. Box 49 Jordan, MT 59337 (406) 557-2371 Fax (406) 557-6158
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(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036
www.fischerredangus.com
88 Redland Ranch Ln • Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net • www.redlandredangus.com
Bob & Rita Dige
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Amie & Teri Angelo
Double Tree Red Angus
(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832
www.sutherlinfarms.com
Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099
Ron and Esther Fischer
suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT
Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!
Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413
Leland
Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty
Tim & Julie Shick
P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net
Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247
2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@wildblue.net
Visit our website for more informaion, sales and events!
202 East Hunter Road Sand Coulee, MT 59472 (406) 736-5602 (406) 899-2733 rdige@3rivers.net
Bulls for Sale Private Treaty
Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December
Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes
40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com
MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION 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
The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com
www.montanaredangus.com 1-877-Red-Angus • email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com
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in Big Sky Country! - We Focus on The Female -
1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com
Vic & Shari Westphal
Email: klmpnra@gmail.com Registered Red Angus Cattle
RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179
North American Curly Horses
MARS RANCH
Maddy & Andy Roberts marsranch@midrivers.com 142 Silo Loop • Kinsey, MT 59338 406-234-2652 www.midrivers.com/~marsranch
FRITZ RED ANGUS
1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net
Shepherd Red Angus Jim & Ginger Shepherd
3631 Maple Leaf Ave. Cody, Wyo. 82414 406-698-6657 • 307-578-8741 jsgshepherd@gmail.com - PRIVATE TREATY SALES -
LUCHT RED ANGUS ML
Bozeman, MT • 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com
ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"
Charlie & Linda Lewis
(406) 962-3330
Breeding Joint Bull Sale for with Feddes Balance Red Angus Craig & Taryn DeBoer Manhattan, MT • (406) 282-9029 Cell (406) 570-3304 • www.ctredangus.com
Contact us today for a breeder near you!
MTRAA Officers
President: Julie Morton - Three Forks, MT - info@gmracattle.com Vice President: Francis Koenig - Winnet, MT - francis@midrivers.net Sec/Treasurer: Larisa Oldenburger - Whitehall, MT - larisa_5lra@Hotmail.com
MTRAA Directors
Karen Raisland - St. Ignatius, MT - sti4058@blackfoot.net Veronica Christensen - Park City, MT - criters@charter.net Mark Jansma - Acton, MT - angus_baron@yahoo.com American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2016 79
SHEAMAN RANCH
AREA 1 - West
Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 85
AREA 2 Montana
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
Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790
KRAVIG RED ANGUS
AREA 4 - Southwest
Sound udders-Great Dispositions Moderate Frames-Calving Ease-Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado
www.solidrockredangus.com Texas • New Mexico • Arizona
Texas Breeders can be found on page 75 Kyley DeVoe, Director
AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director
FLATIRON RED ANGUS
RED ANGUS
5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677
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
1A BULLS & HEIFERS
MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
Cory & Katy Johnson
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
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 Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com
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@ndsupernet.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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Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman
Kevin Miller, Director
“Cattle Working for You”
"We Breed Excitement"
Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com
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American Red Angus Breeder Directory
Utah • Colorado • Wyoming
ANGUS
The Olsons
Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726
Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Bruce Ketchum, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 78-79
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
AREA 7 - Northeast
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
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
Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma
Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales
Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 73 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 83 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director
(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net
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AREA 9 - Midwest
Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers
If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS! (740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com
ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL
RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
www.mcmurphyfarms.com
Put a Valentine in your herd!
Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295
Oakridgefarms.org
Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus
2734 Old Washington Rd. • Westminster, MD 21157
Alva, Oklahoma
Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 85
Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price
Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719
MCMURPHY FARMS
Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin
Tom Karr
WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS
Red Angus
Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 72
Valentine Farms Red Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves & Semen with Breed Leading EPDs
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
JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa
Bruce Westhuis
Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854
American Red Angus Breeder Directory
Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009
AREA 8 - Southeast
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS
Steven Harris DVM
4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM
Rob & Amy Hess Joe Bob, Nicona, Hannah & John Nelson
(405) 222-1600 • Chickasha, OK Red Angus Low BW Bulls & Semen for Sale!
Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com
Pasture to Plate Performance Tested
Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty
920-982-1670 Brad Ketterhagen khiddencreek@aol.com Sales/Customer Service www.hiddencreekfarm.com 417-669-1619
ROUSE RED ANGUS
Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net
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Bryan Gill
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David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 903-646-2068 Loacted in East Texas
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FAYLOR RED ANGUS
SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas
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 March 17, 2017
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 janssen@hometelco.net “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus”
HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms 2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais
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Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com
www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus
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”
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Calendar of Events November 1 1 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 10 11 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 16 19 26 26 28
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine Bowling Ranch Production Sale, Newkirk, OK 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT Kneibel/Downey 14th Annual Sale, Wabaunsee, KS Ludvigson Fall Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Red Western Classic Show, Reno, NV Andras Stock Farm Female Sale, Manchester, IL Bet On Red Sale, Reno, NV Double A Land & Cattle “Swing Time” Female Sale, Nevada, MO J6 ‘The Legacy Collection II” Sale, Gibbon, NE The Red Tie Event, Boonville, MO Bieber Fever XI Sale, Leola, SD Begin Your Legacy Female Sale, Mandan, ND Extra Reserve Online Female Sale Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT Ladies of Louisville, Louisville, KY Leachman Cattle of Colorado Sale, Wellington, CO National Red Angus Junior Show, Louisville, KY National Red Angus Open Show, Louisville, KY K2 Red Angus Fall Sale, Torrington, WY Bar 4A Cattle Co. Fall Female Sale, Olds, Alberta, CA Triple M Ranch Female Sale, Mandan, ND Bruns Red Angus Sale, Creighton, NE Ladies In Red Premier Red Angus Event, Lake Benton, MN Bachman Cattle Farms “Gamer Changer” Female Sale, Nevada, MO
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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January ARA Magazine Las Rojas Annual Red Angus Production Sale, Frederick, OK Hueftle Cattle Co. Holiday Invite Bull & Female Sale, Cozad, NE Osborn Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Athens, AL Sonstegard Cattle Co. Female Sale, Montevideo, MN Six Mile Ranch Comm. Heifer Sale, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, CA Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT Blairs.Ag & Six Mile Red Angus Females Sale, Regina, SK, CA North Dakota Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE Solid Rock Red Angus, Bertrand, NE Lazy J Bar New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, Aberdeen, SD
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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February ARA Magazine NWSS Red Angus Junior Show, Denver, CO Reds On The Rocks, Denver, CO Western Heritage Red Angus Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Red Angus Pen Show, Denver, CO NWSS Red Angus Open Show, Denver, CO Ressler Land & Cattle Bull & Female Sale, Cooperstown, ND Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch, Mandan, ND Ft. Worth Red Angus Showcase Sale, Ft. Worth, TX Ft. Worth Red Angus Regional Show, Ft. Worth, TX
December
January
RAAA Feeder Calf Sale listings can be found on page 14.
Visit RedAngus.org for an extended list of sales and events.
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Missouri
Red Angus Association
Route 61 Box 851 • Cabool, MO 65689 • 417-962-0181 kmassey.moredangus@gmail.com • www.missouriredangus.com
Balancing Performance with Maternal Mike and Stephanie Smith
Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112
scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS
ELLSINORE, MO 573-593-4299 Cell: 573-300-8112 lazyws@yahoo.com
Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655
Ken & Brenda Keesaman
Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com
In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...
Columbia, MO 573-881-0395 • 573-449-1809
Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements
Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545
Red Angus Bulls • Heifers
Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503
Look toTHE WEST!
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"As Good as the Best, Better than the Rest"
McPhee Red Angus
RED ANGUS CATTLE
DOUG and BETTY DUNN 9695 Lowerbridge Way • Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 923-1705 • Fax (541) 923-5005 A Leachman Cattle Company Cooperator
North Santiam Red Angus
Ralph and Louise Bochsler 41210 Kingston Lyons Drive Stayton, Oregon 97383 Residence Business Fax (503) 769-6483 (503) 769-3436 (503) 769-7358 Registered Red Angus
John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032
Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com
LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen
RED ANGUS SINCE 1959
Carl, Jodi & Scott Lautenschlager
(509) 657-3301 • carljodi@hotmail.com Rt. 1 Box 12 Endicott, WA 99125
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Advertiser Index
3K Land & Cattle Co ............................75 5L Red Angus ......................................79 9 MIle Ranch ........................................16 ABS Global ..........................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Adams Angus Ranch............................73 Allied Genetic Resources ................30,31 Andras Stock Farm ..............................86 Angelo Cattle Company .......................78 Angus World ........................................82 Atkinson Reds ......................................72 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................80 Bachman Cattle Farms ..............52,53,85 Bar C Red Angus..................................75 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus .........80 Basel Red Angus..................................81 Beatty Farms .......................................72 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,78 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 Big Sky Elite Sale ............................36,37 BIM Red Angus ....................................69 Birdwell, James ....................................82 Birdwell, Joel ........................................82 Birnie Red Angus..................................73 Blairs.ag ..............................................47 Bola Red Angus ..............................73,76 Booth, CK Sonny..................................82 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................79 Brenner Angus......................................70 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................39,80 Broseco Ranch ....................................33 Brown, RA ............................................75 Bruns Red Angus Ranch ......................29 Brylor Ranch ........................................82 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................41 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................72 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................73,77 C-T ..................................................67,79 Cabernet ..............................................85 Campbell Red Angus............................80 Canadian RA Promotion Society ..........82 Cattlecliffs Ranch ................................80 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................81 Chappell Red Angus ............................81 Chain Ranch ........................................77 Chiefline Red Angus ............................75 Christensen Red Angus........................79 Choat Cattle Co....................................73 Clark Cattle Services............................82 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................12 Collier Diamond C Ranch 18,19,23,41,56 Conover, Al ..........................................82 Country Acres Farm ............................81 Croissant Red Angus............................80
Cross Diamond................................73,87 Crump Red Angus ................................80 D&D Cattle Co .....................................73 DK Red Angus......................................80 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........82 Diamond H ......................................64,83 Double Eagle Ranch ............................85 Double Tree Red Angus ......................78 Elmwood Fields ....................................81 Faylor Red Angus ................................83 Fick Red Angus ....................................73 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................78 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................83 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................80 Forster Red Angus ..............................80 Fritz Red Angus....................................79 Genex/CRI............................................88 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................72 Gilchrist ................................................82 Gill Red Angus......................................27 Glacier Red Angus ..............................78 Green Mountain Red Angus ................78 Griffith Seedstock ................................83 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................75 H & F Red Angus .................................83 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,79 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................73 Harbin Red Angus ...............................79 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................83 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................72 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................81 Hoft Red Angus ...................................79 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo ......74 Hueftle Cattle Co ............................57,73 IGS Seminar ........................................51 Illinois Red Angus Association..............81 Immucell ..............................................34 J6 Farms ..............................................59 JST Red Angus ....................................85 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................80 James Red Angus ................................86 Janssen Red Angus ............................83 Jacobs, Roger ......................................82 Jarvis Red Angus ................................72 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................81 Karr Farms ..........................................81 Kernen’s Cattle ....................................77 KK Farms ............................................85 Klompien Red Angus............................79 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................83 Kolle Red Angus ..................................75 Kravig Red Angus ................................80 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................85 Ladies in Red Sale ..............................65
Ladies of Louisville Sale..................32.33 Laubach Red Angus ........................63,78 Lautenschlager & Sons ..................17,85 Lazy J Bar ......................................46,80 Lazy W Farm ........................................85 Leachman Cattle of Colorado..........24,25 Leland Red Angus ..........................15,78 Liberty Ranch ......................................83 Little Creek Farm..................................72 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................81 Loosli Red Angus ................................85 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................85 Lucht Red Angus .................................79 Ludvigson ........................................35,41 MARS Red Angus ................................79 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................85 McLean Red Angus ..............................72 McMurphy Farms. ................................81 McPhee Red Angus..............................85 Meado-West Farms..............................81 Mees Ranch ........................................78 Mercer Farm ........................................72 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................80 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................79 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................80 Morris/Box Ranch ................................75 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,83 Namken Red Angus ............................81 Nebraska Red Angus Association ........91 Nelson Ranch ......................................81 North Dakota Red Angus Assn ............28 North Dakota Red Select Sale ............41 North Santiam Red Angus....................85 OHR ................................................43,80 Oak Ridge Farms ................................81 ORIgen ................................................82 Orion Beef Group ............................20,21 Osborn Red Angus ..........................51,72 Ozark Bull Sale ....................................29 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................85 Peacock Red Angus ............................77 Pelton Red Angus.................................83 Pieper Red Angus ................................73 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............77,82 Plain Jan’s ............................................76 Pool Ranch...........................................82 ProTernative ........................................66 Progressive Cattleman ........................58 Quality Genetics ..................................79 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................85 RAAA National Convention ............66-65 RCR Promotions ..................................82 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................73 Ramsdale Reds ...................................83
Red Angus Society of Australia ............82 Redland Red Angus ............................83 Red Belt Red Angus ............................72 Red Cow Relocators ............................82 Red Fork Red Angus ............................78 Reds On The Rocks Sale ....................10 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................44 Ritchey Livestock ID ............................40 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............77 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................83 Rocking K Ranch..................................72 Rouse Red Angus ................................81 S Diamond Angus ................................73 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................65 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................79 Schuler Red Angus ..............................73 Schumacher Trust ................................83 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................80 Sheaman Ranch ..................................80 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................85 Shoal Creek..........................................85 Six Mile Ranch ....................................47 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................80 Solid Rock Red Angus.....................62,80 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................67,80 Southeast Red Angus Association .......72 Spear J Red Angus ..............................78 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................85 Stout, Justin..........................................82 Strauss Free Raised ............................84 Sun River..............................................78 Sutherlin Farms ..............................60,78 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................72 Sycamore Farm....................................72 Tally Farms ..........................................78 Thunder Grove Angus ..........................81 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................72 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................75 Triple M Ranch ....................................69 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valentine Farms ..................................81 Valnes Red Angus ................................80 Wedel Red Angus ................................83 Westphal Red Angus............................79 Whitley Red Angus ..............................72 Wildcat Creek Ranch............................83 Willows Farm Company ......................81 Windrush Farm ....................................85 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................85 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............81 Zehnder Cattle......................................61
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