American Red Angus Magazine: May/June 2017

VOLUME 53, NUMBER 5

MAY/JUNE 2017

Founded by the Forbes family in 1945, Beckton Red Angus has maintained the longest continuous performance testing program in the industry. Beckton cattle today are the commercial producer’s solution for complete performance, combining maternal and functional traits together with growth and carcass traits.

Thank you to all of our customers who made our 72nd Anniversary Sale so successful!

Beckton-sired calves are high sellers on video sales, and replacement heifers and females sired by Beckton bulls are highly sought after by commercial cattlemen. Combining moderate size with easy fleshing and excellent marbling, Beckton genetics are also a #1 source for producers of grass-fed and specialty beef.

The Beckton ranch office – photographed in 1899 when it was George Beck’s original home

Trish and Cam Forbes

Beckton Julian B571

www.becktonredangus.com becktonwyo@gmail.com 37 Beckton Drive • Sheridan, WY 82801 307-674-6095 • 307-674-8162 - Evenings Fax: 307-672-7281 Cam and Trish Forbes

Of equal importance are the functional traits which result from a herd that must produce year after year on a rotation between the high Bighorn Mountains and dry Wyoming range. Structural soundness and high fertility are mandates of the environment, while selection for quiet disposition, good udders and total performance have been part of this program for many years.

Beckton is dedicated to the continued success of our many customers. And our customers return year after year for the genetics that work.

How Much Does CED Influence the HerdBuilder Index? ...24

Volume 53, Number 5

Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

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

Publisher/Advertising Director...........Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 • email: kevin@redangus.org Editorial Coordinator..........................Tracey Koester email: tracey@redangus.org

Subscriptions and Circulation............Charli Crawford (940) 387-3502, Ext 3 • email: charli@redangus.org National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Improvement Federation U.S. Beef Breed’s Council National Pedigreed Livestock Council

Affiliated with

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING POLICY

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

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

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

ADVERTISING RATES Space Full Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page

Annual Frequency

1X $630 $380 $270 $190 $ 95

5X $555 $320 $240 $165 $ 85

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

10X $505 $280 $220 $145 $ 75

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

4 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

$ ®

Plan Ahead to Capitalize on Marketing Opportunities ...26 Stewardship Settrini Style ...30

Board Commentary Association Commentary Marketing Update Member Services Bulletin RAFI Support Ensures Strong Future for Red Angus JRA Update Red Angus Leader Darrell Schuler Remembered, Celebrated Committee Extends Call for Board Nominees Sale Reports Member News New Members

6 8 10 14 18 20 34 38 42 52 56

Calendar of Events Index to Advertisers

64 66

Information Directories

Cover photo by Elizabeth Zermeno, Goldthwaite, Texas.

Herdbuilders in Action...

Contract Yours Today!

550

Spring Calving Commercial Bred Heifers Available for Fall Delivery.

150 Still Available Contact us today before they’re gone!

Stay tuned for details...

50 Registered Spring Bred Heifers as well as

‘Pick of our Females’ coming soon!

2346B N Rd • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe (620) 273-8581 Daniel (620) 273-7005

www.MushrushRedAngus.com 2011 Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year

Board Commentary

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 Johnny Rogers, Region C Director and Treasurer

The Privilege of Stewardship

STEWARDSHIP – The conducting, supervising or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. Merriam-Webster

Merriam-Webster’s definition of stewardship outlines what it means to be a steward. As farmers and ranchers, we have many resources entrusted to our care.

Probably more than any other profession, we constantly work with natural resources, accepting the responsibility to provide food today while enhancing productivity for future generations.

I work as an Extension Associate in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina State University, coordinating the Amazing Grazing program for educational outreach to pasture-based agriculture. I help producers understand the complex relationship between soil, plants and animals in their pastures. Developing this understanding takes time and is an on-going study. I like beef cattle, and therefore it is easy to focus only on the cattle, ignoring everything else. However, attention to grazing management can improve our forage production with many positive environmental impacts. Observing our grass and rotating livestock to prevent over-grazing makes us better stewards of our forage resources.

Over the last five years, I have taken a broader view of pasture ecology considering my care for the soil and how it responds to different management techniques. Previously, I considered only soil chemical properties. Fertilization and lime application according to a soil analysis was the extent of my involvement with the soil. In 2012, I met NRCS soil conservationist Ray Archuleta who introduced me to soil’s physical and biological properties which, along with chemical properties, are the principal characteristics of soil health.

This new view point revealed a whole new way to care for my soil. Improved grazing management benefited soil health. The excess forage that cattle trampled onto the soil surface and the deeper

6 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

root structure of rotationally grazed plants feed the soil microbiology (bacteria, protozoa, fungi, etc.). Those microbes assist plants by making soil nutrients available and building soil structure that allows air movement and water infiltration into the soil profile. With minor management changes, we can improve soil health leading to better forages and enriched cattle nutrition. As we manage our pastures, let’s manage for the livestock above ground and the “micro herd” below the soil surface to improve the entire system.

My role as RAAA Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair is also stewardship. We all manage financial resources and it is an important part of our businesses. However, when the funds belong to a collective group, the level of responsibility increases. This role has evolved over my tenure from periodic reviews of RAAA’s investments to quarterly meetings providing oversite to Association funds. The input of this group is valuable to the Board and staff as we make decisions that will position our breed for future growth.

The committee has been heavily involved with the headquarter relocation plan and their experience has played a major role in this endeavor. They are dedicated to responsibly stewarding RAAA resources and moving towards a bright future.

We are stewards of many things. As farmers and ranchers, we have a unique perspective on stewardship because of our daily interaction with nature. We are accountable for improving the soil and its ability to capture rainfall and grow plants that nourish livestock. Those plants and our livestock provide food for God’s children. We have a major responsibility but the rewards for our labor cannot be quantified in dollars. The continual improvement of the soil, forage and animals – big and small – is something we can enjoy and share with those who will come after us. ■

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

Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069 Amanda Travis Ext. 6 • amanda@redangus.org Elizabeth Gamble/Lefebvre Ext. 8 • liz@redngus.org Registry/Accounts Specialist Heidi Henson Ext. 14 • heidi@redngus.org DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Red Angus Wraps Up Fiscal Year with Success

The RAAA fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30, so the end of our 2016-2017 business year is near. It has been a good 12-month period by just about any metric or measurement we choose to evaluate.

Red Angus advanced as a breed to an even stronger position in the U.S. beef industry.

Awareness and demand for Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle are at an alltime high.

RAAA made progress in a number of key areas as well. The collective work of the Red Angus membership, Board of Directors and staff is paying dividends. Breed momentum is strong. We will provide final, fiscal yearend numbers on various aspects of breed advancement and Association progress during the next several months. For now, let’s make some observations that provide meaningful perspective on how we are doing as a breed: 1) Prices for Red Angus feeder calves maintained a premium position in the commercial cattle market. Red Angus females, in particular, bring large premiums across most areas of the country. Marketability has never been better in relative terms.

2) Red Angus bull prices remained strong despite the drop in the overall cattle market which has effected all breeds.

3) More Red Angus pictures have been noted in industry publications of all types, providing great PR for the breed. Articles headlining Red Angus cattle and RAAA programs are also on the rise.

records, as did the number of first-time Red Angus buyers.

7) Feeder Calf Certification Program enrollment topped last year’s huge number and remained the largest breed-based tagging program in the industry. The value of the tag was also quantified to add $3.38 per cwt. to the sale price of Red Angus feeder cattle and calves versus non-FCCP-tagged Red Angus feeders.

8) DNA testing, beyond that just for parent verification, continues to grow rapidly among Red Angus breeders. RAAA members are demonstrating their commitment to continued breed improvement for a host of important traits, both through the use of cutting-edge technology and a healthy dose of stockmen’s savvy.

9) Major progress on REDSPro, the Association’s database and software system (plus a lot of hard work by our Member Services Department) allowed turn-around times on work submitted to the RAAA office to improve substantially during the year.

10) RAAA maintained a sound financial position, with a strong balance sheet and positive operating results for the year.

Yes, both the Red Angus breed and RAAA have had a successful year. As either a mem4) RAAA membership growth had a banner ber or commercial Red Angus genetics user, year with large numbers of new members you are an important part of that success. We choosing to join the Association and formal- appreciate and thank both our members and ize their relationship with the breed. our customers for all they do to help continue the RED ANGUS ADVANCE. A significant 5) The number of registered Red Angus cows step forward was taken in fulfilling our breed experienced double-digit growth and set yet mission (shown below) during the 2016-2017 another historical high. fiscal year. As we continue to follow this guiding principle, additional progress can 6) Registrations and transfers set new certainly be made. ■ “Our Mission is to provide our members and their customers with innovative programs and services, to continue advancing the quality, reliability and value of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced seedstock used in the commercial beef industry.”

8 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Marketing Update

by Gary D. Fike, Director of Commercial Marketing

NOW is the Time!

If you have been purchasing the FCCP tag for years and plan to continue, STOP READING now!

You already know the value of the tag. The amazing foresight that RAAA had in the early 1990s to identify Red Angus-sired calves has come into its own, becoming the largest identification program of its kind in the beef industry. At the end of this fiscal year (June 30), the Association will have experienced yet another record year in calf enrollments! Why is this so?

You’ve seen the data on the price advantage for Red Angus-sired calves through the Superior Livestock Auction sales. It’s been in color flyers, the magazine, at bull sales, and promoted by marketing staff everywhere we go and in every speech we make. Red Angus calves earn a price advantage over Angus calves, English x Continental calves, and other English x English calves. That fact has been established.

We recently learned from the same independent study that FCCP-tagged calves earn big dividends over Red Angus calves that are not tagged. The study shows FCCP-enrolled calves brought $3.38 more per cwt than calves listed as sired by Red Angus that were not enrolled in FCCP. From 2013 to 2016, 1,412 lots of beef calves representing 131,975 head were used in this analysis to quantify the effect of Red Angus age and source verification programs on the sale price of calves selling through 94 Superior Livestock Auction video sales. What did it tell us?

The mean (average) base weight for the calves was 580 pounds. Extrapolating the $3.38 per cwt advantage results in a $19.60 per head advantage when the calves are enrolled in the program over those that are not.

Producers have told me that they do not see a price advantage for their tagged calves when they sell. Of course, there are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes.

10 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

The $3.38 figure is average – some ranchers received more, some less. Other factors do affect the price; primarily lot size, flesh, NHTC status, etc. However, the evidence is clear that, on average, Red Angus calves, especially those wearing the yellow tag, are worth more. With no enrollment fee and a cost of only 99 cents per tag, your return on investment for using Red Angus genetics and using the tag equates into roughly $30 extra income per head (steer and heifer price).

The message we have been sending is clear and simple.

Buyers want the calves. Not because of the age and source component as much as the genetic verification of at least 50 percent Red Angus guaranteed by the FCCP-tag. As I have stated before, hide color doesn’t guarantee genetic makeup.

Do not forget that the tag will also qualify your calves for Tyson’s Choice+ grid and Greater Omaha’s G.O. Red grid. Buyers of your calves need to know that, if they already do not. We continue to get great stories from those who feed out calves on the premiums they garnered from the Choice+ grid.

Seriously, I hope those of you who have been using the tag read this article to the end. For those of you who have not used the tag (and are still with me!), or have used them in the past but gave up for one reason or another, please consider using them or giving them another try. We’ve switched tag companies and the type of ear tagger. The cost of the tag has remained the same for over 20 years. The Association makes NOTHING on tag sales, but the total value it provides to you, your seedstock provider and to the buyer of the calves is incalculable.

Everybody wants Red Angus cattle – even if they don’t know it yet!

NOW is the time. Get your tags ordered this summer or fall before the calves leave your ranch. Please order at least seven to 10 days before you need them to allow for shipping time. It will be one of the best investments you will ever make! ■

ABS Bull Search

The beef industry’s most comprehensive sire selection tool • Quick and easy access on all mobile devices • Your source for the latest on ABS sires including • Our newest additions • Weekly data updates • Video & progeny photos • Hotlists and Specials • Find the best bulls to meet your individual needs with nearly unlimited lookup, search, and sort capabilities • Save your favorite bulls and search criteria for later use

Visit absbeef.com to find the right sire for your herd!

The Premier Curve Bender & Carcass Sire

PREMIER

ü Among an ultra-elite group of proven sires ranking in the top 1% of the breed for HerdBuilder & 2% for GridMaster Indexes ü PREMIER progeny and his service have commanded attention around the country and have been highly sought after ü Progeny are thick made, correct, well balanced and clean fronted ü Exceptional EPDs, packaging low birth weight and high growth with added carcass merit ü PREMIER offers calving ease with a notch extra frame and a ton of extra performance, profit minded cattle with a great look

29AR0258

BROWN PREMIER X7876 RAAA 1379610 1A BECKTON NEBULA P P707 x 5L DESTINATION 893-6215 TRAIT

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY MARB

YG

CW

REA

FAT

HB

GM

EPD

+8 .65

-5.2 .87

+70 .83

+113 .82

+1 .58

-1 .46

+16 .42

+8 .56

+17 .44

-.01 .43

+29 .58

+.13 .48

-.02 .52

+197

+55

ACC

DNA tested AMF, CAF, NHF, OSF

+1.07 .52

EPDs as of Spring 2017 TOP 35%

Contact your local ABS representative or call 1-800-ABS-STUD to add the hottest ABS Sires to your herd today!

ABSGLOBAL.COM | 1.800.ABS.STUD

PROUD RED ANGUS PARTNER!

870-743-3200 | 311 Hwy 62-65 Bypass South | Harrison, AR

BIA PRO PLUS ULTRASOUND SOFTWARE WE SET THE STANDARD

• Only UGC Certified Automated Chute Side evaluation software • Accepted by 14 Breed Associations • Connected with Accredited UGC ILIA Lab that has the original • No waiting on data to sort animals at the chute • Compatible for measuring weaned calves tested and approved lab software • Reduced Cost • Used by select UGC Certified Technicians Call today to find your BIA Pro Plus Certified Technician. 870-743-3440 BIA Pro Plus software is the only UGC Certified Chute Side ultrasound software in the United States.

International Livestock Image Analysis Centralized Ultrasound Processing Lab

870.741.1600 • 101 Roberta • Harrison, AR • claymaxeymotorsports.com

CED

BW

WW

YW

ME

HPG CEM STAY MARB YG

8 .51

-4.8 .80

74 .73

111 18 .66 .30

MILK

10 .25

12 .09

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG CEM STAY MARB YG

12 .38

-5.3 .59

56 .49

95 .48

27 .30

0 .04

13 .27

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG CEM STAY MARB YG

12 .32

-2.7 .41

75 .36

124 20 .39 .24

4 .09

12 .11

4 .36

7 .39

1 .32

11 .09

12 .40

10 .04

.97 .33

.39 .32

.78 .27

CW

REA FAT

.10 29 .28 .05 .32 .52 .30 .40

CW

REA FAT

-.03 19 .22 .00 .28 .40 .26 .3

CW

REA FAT

.07 40 .33 .02 .24 .32 .25 .27

HB

GM

125

54

HB

GM

141

52

HB

GM

121

54

Member Services Update

by Halla Pfeiff, RAAA DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Year-End Announcements June 30 marks the end of the RAAA Fiscal Year. Please check if your RAAA member account is in good standing. All payments should be submitted for 2016-2017 THR billing, DNA submissions, ARA Magazine ads, reactivations, late transfers, etc.

If accounts are not in good standing by this time they will be inactivated for lack of payment.

THR Billing Changes Coming in 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Total Herd Reporting is based on the active females at 16 months of age or older on your inventory at the time of billing. The time of billing depends on the calving season of the female. For example: Spring THR is billed in July, and Fall THR is billed in December.

Starting with the new fiscal year, THR fees will be billing in four installments, not five as in previous years. Also, for those members with 10 animals or less, THR will be billed in full.

dividuals such as Data Technician training from RAAA. Watch weekly eNews, the website and the ARA Magazine for the program announcement and launch with details on how to enroll in the certification program.

Spring Inactivation, Females Missing a 2015 and 2016 record Spring inactivation’s will take place at the end of May. If any member has cows on inventory that haven’t complied with THR, it is time to catch up and report information for females that are missing a 2015 and 2016 calf record or reason code. If a record is received in the National Office before July 1, the cow will not be subject to reactivation fees. All data received does have an impact on at least one EPD. Spring inactivation contributes to the Stayability EPD. Heifer Exposure Spring 2017 Building replacement females is a concrete goal for producers.

How is this achieved? Ranchers count on a higher percentage of pregnant heifers, retaining some in their own herd as replacements and selling the remainder as a cash crop. The Red Angus heifer pregnancy (HPG) EPD predicts the probability of heifers conceiving to calve at two years of age.

The heifer exposure inventory enables members to submit data, which is a key factor in the Heifer Pregnancy EPD.

THR calendar is available online at http://redangus.org/registration/thr-calendar. Contact the National Office if you would like a hard copy.

REDSPro Update Continued progress is being made on the REDSPro database system. A full release to the membership is not far down the road.

Recent live testing of the system’s functionality represents one of the final stages before it can be accessed to the membership for daily use.

Beta testers have commented favorably as they submit work directly through the REDSPro portal, completing their own registrations, transfers, weight updates etc. RAAA anticipates most of the membership will be able to process their own work with ease once they become familiar with the new system. With anticipation of the release also poses other potential opportunities as in14 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Yearling Heifers 9 to 17 months of age appear on the prelisted inventory and will be entering the herd inventory and be subject to assessments in 2015. The information to report is: • Breeding season dates • Exposure information • Contemporary group designation • Disposal information (if applies) Heifer Exposure Inventory is due the second week of August.

Fall 2017 Herd Inventory Your Herd Inventory is the base of THR, and a very important step that needs to be reevaluated every year for each calving season, Spring or Fall. The Fall Inventory is assessed and billed in December based on the active females in your herd or that entered your herd during the calving season.

Herd inventories can be accessed online in REDSPro. Updates or changes can be submitted online or printed and a hard copy sent to the National Office. Members can also request a hard copy from the National Office. The National Office must receive Fall Herd Inventories before July 1.

Member Services Update

Transfers Bull sale season is wrapping up and transfers need to be completed within 60 days after the sale date to avoid a late transfer fee. Please double check the buyer information for accuracy before submitting. This includes correct spelling of name(s), address, contact number, etc. If information is not correct, this can cause duplicate and/or incorrect accounts for buyers.

The buyer account number is very beneficial to ensure a buyer’s inventory is complete, so that the Red Angus Feed Calf Certification Program and Allied Access tagging programs can be used to the fullest. If buyers have purchased Red Angus previously, feel free to contact the National Office for the buyer account number to help with this process. Members can also view previously transferred animals and buyer information through REDSPro (Herd Management, My Reports, “Transferred Animals - No Group Required”).

Red Navigator Have you considered using the commercial female DNA test for selection and culling decisions this breeding season? The Red Navigator test is a specialized test used to

16 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

develop a set of EPDs for percentile rank for each individual animal submitted for each EPD trait offered by the RAAA. The results include parent verification if the sire’s or dam’s DNA profile is on file with RAAA. The test is recommended for females that are of 75 percent Red Angus or higher.

For more information on Red Navigator, visit http://redangus.org/genetics/red-navigator%20. Contact Halla at the National Office (940-387-3502 ext. 10 or halla@redangus.org) for more information or to order your DNA testing kits.

2017 Breeding Season DNA Requirements Don’t forget that all sires (AI and Natural) are required to be parent verified through DNA so their progeny can be registered. Contact the National Office to request sample collection kits for blood or hair. When submitting samples back to RAAA for processing, make sure that the order form is completed (Parentage test marked, signature and registration number of the tested animal).

Payment must also be made for processing to be fulfilled without delay. ■

RAFI Support Ensures Strong Future for Red Angus

by Patsy Krause, RAFI Fundraiser

The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. is a dynamic, tax-deductible organization supporting juniors, education and research for Red Angus stakeholders. It was first established in the mid-1990s, and its mission and scope was expanded in 2010 by the Red Angus Association of America.

Ranchers and industry partners are working to ensure the Red Angus breed’s future and enhance its position within the beef industry while developing tomorrow’s industry leaders. To achieve this requires top-of-the-line, peer-reviewed science and technology, as well as continued education and communication.

These efforts all require financial sustainability.

annual budget and other approved Red Angus youth activities.

The “Sal Forbes” Research and Development Fund is another restricted fund. Named for RAAA’s first Executive Secretary and founding member, Sal Forbes, this fund grew out of donations to have Sal honored as both the first Red Angus breeder and first woman in the livestock industry to have her portrait hung in the Saddle and Sirloin Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky.

The General Fund is a non-restricted fund; disbursements from this fund may be used for any purpose which the RAFI Board of Directors deems important in advancing the Red Angus breed.

Your Donation Makes a Difference RAFI serves as an important cog in assuring the future of the Red Angus breed. Through tax-deductible donations, stakeholders and industry partners work together to advance the breed through science and technology, education, communication and youth leadership development.

Your contribution to RAFI is greatly appreciated and essential to ensure a bright future for the Red Angus breed.

RAFI was established as an additional vehicle to meet these financial needs and is organized under the IRS code 501(c)(3) for tax-deductible contributions. It operates with three funds and donors are encouraged to designate which fund they wish to support with their contribution.

There are many ways you can give: cash gifts, memorial or honor gifts, planned gifts through a will or trust, securities or real estate, to name a few. RAFI now accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit card payments to simplify the giving process.

The Junior Fund is a restricted fund; disbursements from which must support the Junior Red Angus Association of America’s

Thank you for considering donating to RAFI. If you would like to discuss contribution options, please email Patsy Krause, RAFI fundraiser, at patsy@redangus. ■

18 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Orion Beef Group

Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Thank you to all who made our Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale a huge success!

9 Elite Herd Bulls $35,833 • 163 Red Angus Range Bulls $4,679 • 26 Red SimAngus Range Bulls $3,106

Lot 1 LSF MEW X-Citement 6690D sired by Redhill Ten X 104U 190A and out of a NSF Icon P532 daughter sold for $100,000 to Tlach Red Angus of Britt, Iowa, Nordlund Stock Farm of Clearbrook, Minnesota, High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, Hansine Ranch Partnership of Pierre, South Dakota, Key Red Angus of Gruver, Texas, Anderson Red Angus of Gillette, Wyoming, Chain Ranch of Canton, Oklahoma and LN Cattle Company of Lewistown, Montana.

Lot 3 LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D sired by Redhill Ten X 104U 190A and out of a LSF Takeover 9943W daughter sold for $65,000 to Chile Beef of Santiago de Chile.

Lot 51 LSF MEW X-Man 6694D sired by Redhill Ten X 104U 190A and out of a Brown Symmetry W7596 daughter sold for $50,000 to Dunn’s Double Eagle Ranch of Terrebonne, Oregon.

Volume Buyers were Delong Ranches from Winnemucca, Nevada, Cornwell Ranch from Glasgow, Montana, Duffurrena Brothers from Winnemucca, Nevada, B&L Red Angus of Putnam, Oklahoma and Pine Forest Land and Stock Company of Winnemucca, Nevada.

Lot 52 LSF MEW X-Porter 6695D sired by Redhill Ten X Lot 11 LSF SRR High Plains 6237D sired by LSF RHO 104U 190A and out of a LCC New Standard daughter sold Titonka Z721 and out of a Beckton Cody T085 K2 sold for for $50,000 to B&L Red Angus of Putnam, Oklahoma, C&C $16,000 to Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch of Firesteel, Family Partners of Silsbee, Texas and Select Sires of Plain South Dakota.

City, Ohio.

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Lot 4 LSF SRR Declaration 6067D sired by 5L Independence and out of a Messmer Packer S008 daughter sold for $10,000 to Butcher Red Angus of Holstein, Iowa and Tlach Red Angus of Britt, Iowa.

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com

JRA Update

2017 Junior Red Angus Scholarship Winners

The RAAA Junior Activities Committee recently named the winners of this year’s $1,000 scholarships.

Anna Behrens of Norwich, Kansas, is the daughter of Bryan and Vonda Behrens. She graduated from Norwich High School and will attend Kansas State University this fall, majoring in animal science. After college she plans to attend medical school and study pediatrics. She carried a 4.0 GPA in high school and was active in National Honor Society, FCA, volleyball and basketball. She served many leadership roles through 4-H and was active on judging teams. She owns a small herd of registered Red Angus cattle and currently is the president of the Kansas Junior Red Angus Association. She volunteers at a Wichita hospital and organizes and participates in community projects.

Amanda Fox of Junction City, Oregon, is the daughter of Greg and Tammy Fox. She graduated from Junction City High School where she participated in basketball, cross country and track.

She enjoys mentoring youth and was a youth facilitator for the Junction City Summer Bridge Program, teaching freshmen good decision-making skills, and she coached at girls’ basketball camps. Amanda plans to study animal science at Oregon State University and continue on to OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Owning and breeding registered Red Angus cattle sparked her interest in theriogenology, a specialization of

veterinary medicine in reproduction.

She wants to own a mobile practice for large and small animals, and continue to raise cattle.

Riley Haun of Homedale, Idaho, is the daughter of Kelly and Bill Haun. She is a member of JRA and regional Red Angus organizations, and actively cares for and manages a herd of about 25 registered Red Angus cattle on her family's farm. She shows both locally and regionally. This year she graduated from Homedale High School, where she served as the president of her local FFA chapter, reporter of the Boise Valley FFA District, and president of the local National Honor Society chapter. She plans to attend the University of Idaho and major in agricultural communications, with a minor in political science. Her goal is to become a lobbyist and a force of positive change in the representation of agriculture and the beef industry.

Ty Montgomery of Coats, Kansas, is the son of Kenny and Lori Montgomery. He graduated from Skyline High School where he played football. He was also active in Boy Scouts, holding the highest rank of Eagle Scout, and is an 11-year member of Glendale Reapers 4-H Club. He plans to attend either Kansas State or Oklahoma State University majoring in biochemistry or biotechnology with a focused research emphasis in beef genetics. Red Angus became his breed of choice in 2008 with the purchase of his first show heifer. He built his small herd with ideal conformation traits and balanced EPD profiles, and sells bulls and heifers locally. Ty exhibits his animals in national shows and has

20 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

made numerous friends all over the country.

Genna VanWye of Atlanta, Illinois, is the daughter of Jerry and Connie VanWye. She attends Iowa State University, studying animal science. At ISU she is involved in Block and Bridle and Collegiate Beef Team, and is an Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She was raised on a registered Red Angus and commercial operation. Upon receiving her bachelor’s degree in animal science, she plans on attending veterinary school at ISU or University of Missouri, with a career goal in embryology and other reproduction practices in the beef and dairy industries. The opportunities she has taken in the Red Angus breed have aided her in finding her passions within the beef industry.

The committee also awarded the $500 Dee Sonstegard Memorial Scholarship.

Megan Banwarth of Adin, California, is the daughter of Kevin and Katherine Banwarth. She attends California State University Chico with a major in animal science.

She is involved in Young California Cattlemen's Association, Lassen, Butte and Modoc County Farm Bureaus and the Pre-Veterinary Interest Group. She is also working towards her FFA American Degree. Red Angus has had a profound role in her career goals. She started showing Red Angus at the age of 8 and has loved everything about it. She has not only learned about cattle, but has met some wonderful people along the way. She still continues to breed, market and show cattle at various shows and sales throughout the west.

Home of the Contact us for a complete listing!

HOTTEST Sires! www.cattlevisions.com • 866-356-4565 Red Lazy MC Cowboy Cut 26U

BW 2.0 WW 71 YW 111 Milk 8 Marb -.18 REA .18 • Solution Genetics has awesome progeny!

Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378

BW -3.1 WW 74 YW 122 MILK 23 Marb .21 REA .96 • Extremely Complete!

NBAR Hamley S913

TLF King of Spades

BW -0.1 WW 62 YW 94 MILK 14 Marb .26 REA .00 • Card Shark X Perfect Storm's dam.

• This bull is amazing! Check out his first calves at Tree Lane Farms, IL!

Bow Crk Heavily Armed 310A

BW -4.1 WW 58 YW 93 MILK 25 Marb .60 REA .23 • Powerful calving ease with balance.

• Champion at KILE twice!

Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W

Red Double B Bullseye 1B

Rojas Rioja 6052

BW -2.8 WW 46 YW 70 MILK 21 BW 0.1 WW 60 YW 95 MILK 10 Marb .36 REA -.19 Marb .2 RE -.17 • Power Eye son with show ring appeal out of • RIOJA (Ree-oh-hah) is a stunning Firestorm the tremendous Blairs Pricilla 44Z Champion son out of Six Mile Lakota 112Y, lead donor at Female!

Las Rojas and 2013 NWSS Res. Champ!

WEBR Dr. Feel Good 1112

BW -2.0 WW 42 YW 70 MILK 25 Marb -.11 REA -.06

SLGN X Files 006X

BW -4.8 WW 56 YW 89 MILK 22 Marb .49 REA .46

• Dr. Feel Good is producing complete progeny!

• Full brother to Card Shark!

• Solution Genetics’ exciting calving ease sire who's producing excellent quality!

BW -1.4 WW 44 YW 75 MILK 22 Marb .41 REA .32 • Spyder is heavily used for calving ease and to add body depth!

BW -2.0 WW 63 YW 92 MILK 18 Marb .44 REA -.05 • Awesome Doc Holiday son at TC Reds, McMurphy and Webers.

• Sired high-sellers at Ladies in Red Sale!

Red Lazy MC Spyder 149A

WEBR Night Train 324

BW -2.5 WW 35 YW 40 MILK 22 Marb .45 REA -.35 • He’s siring tremendous champions everywhere!

• Daughters working great!

BW -4.5 WW 40 YW 65 MILK 21 Marb -.16 REA .60 • The exciting Wildcat Creek & Griswold calving ease herdsire!

BW -0.7 WW 47 YW 64 MILK 21 Marb .23 REA -.12 • New, hot outcross with QUALITY!

BW 1.1 WW 63 YW 96 MILK 14 Marb .13 REA -.35 • Sideways is an exciting phenotype and genetic package.

BW -0.7 WW 66 YW 100 MILK 23 Marb .67 REA -.03 • A high performance and maternal bull

by Red U2 Reckoning. OUTCROSS QUALITY!

BW 1.6 WW 61 YW 86 MILK 21 Marb .44 REA .26 • Full brother to popular, deceased Red Zone. High sellers at Smoky Y Ranch, KS!

BW 1.4 WW 78 YW 131 MILK 19 Marb .40 REA .26 • Sired 2015 NWSS champion female for TC Reds, yet is top 1% for performance!

Complete Quality!

BW 3.3 WW 106 YW 169 MILK 20 Marb .45 REA .20 • Brylor/Badlands monster performance sire by Jackhammer!

BW -4.0 WW 70 YW 112 MILK 22 Marb .99 RE .18

Red Rainbow Transendence 29B

CBCB Crossfire

BW 0.4 WW 51 YW 71 MILK 20 Marb .17 RE .06 • Crossfire is a Firstorm x Gangster who is siring tremendous progeny!

3 Aces Sideways

BHR Durango 1158

Red Six MIle Custom Made

Red Badlands Opportunity 53Y

PZC TMAS Red Sky 2794

Damar Redeeming C618

• Redeeming is a Redemption x Conquest with top % ranks across the board with phenotype to match!

Thank you!

The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. and the Junior Red Angus Association of America greatly appreciate the 10-day South African Safari Hunt donated by TheCattleMarket.net and Comre Safaris to benefit the JRA Program Fund.

The JRA is very grateful for all the financial support our organization has received. Without your help, we would not be able to put on great events like Round-Up, Young Stockman Program, and Loaded 4 Leadership. Thank you to our 2016 sponsors!

The hunt was auctioned at the Collier Diamond C Jubilee and resulted in a very successful fundraiser which will promote the JRA mission of equipping and preparing all JRA stakeholders to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture.

Photo courtesy of dudleydoright.com

Diamond Level ($750+) 3K Land & Cattle ADM Animal Nutrition Bachman Cattle Farms Cross Diamond Cattle Co. Datamars Green Mountain Red Angus JK Red Angus Leland Red Angus Ludvigson Stock Farms Strawberry Ridge Reds

Platinum Level ($500-749) Bowling Red Angus Heart River Ranch Koester Red Angus Lazy J Bar Ranch Merial Milk Creek Reds Missouri Red Angus Association Red Cow Relocators

Chessie Mitchell (far left), RAAA staff, accepted the $10,000 donation on behalf of the JRA from purchasers Christin and Shane Pack and Hard Eight BBQ owners Chad and Carie Decker, all of Stephenville, Texas. Nancy Lee Gysin (far right) represented Comre Safaris who donated the South African Safari Hunt. The JRA fundraiser took place during the Collier Diamond C Jubilee.

He Does Everything Right!

Buf Crk The Right Kind U199 #1260155 • Sire: Buf Crk Lancer R017 • MGS: Buf Crk Julian L080

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

148

52

14

-3.9

57

89

23

ME

-5

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

YG

CW

REA

FAT

12

14

10

0.68

-0.03

17

0.16 -0.00

Jack & Gini Chase • 307-736-2422 Box 186 • Leiter,WY 82837 22 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

RRA FOSTER’S

RAAA #3534038 • DOB: 1/16/2016 HB 122

GM 50

CED 12

BW -3.6

WW 53

Actuals as of 3/16/2017

Weight – 1372 at 14 months old RibEye Area – 16.70 RibFat – 0.27 IMF – 4.34

YW 78

Milk 20

ME -1

HPG 16

CEM 7

STAY 9

Marb 0.51

647 YG -0.00

CW 11

REA FAT -0.04 -0.01

BECKTON JULIAN 6592 BKT JULIAN 7526 G BKT BELGA 6746 GS

BECKTON JULIAN GG B571

BKT JULIAN 7526 G BKT MARTA 9A13 JL BKT MARTA 6498 XM LEACHMAN BETTER HVY 8041 LMAN NONE BETTER 9604 LEACHMAN ELEANOR

LCHMN ABIGAIL C1037

The genetics that helped get the Red Angus Breed where it is today!

Semen Available For Sale!

FTF DOUBLE CHIEF N601 LEACHMAN ABIGAL 591 PRF ABIGAIL P201

His dam is by the proven granddam of

BROWN MS ABIGRACE L778

King's Farm Rethel King 4594 Union Road Harrison, AR 72601

870-743-3440

How Much Does CED Influence the HerdBuilder Index?

by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement

Occasionally, Directors and staff hear comments regarding EPDs that aren’t quite accurate. RAAA is committed to objectively describing cattle and utilizing economically sound, scientific principles in genetic evaluations. Therefore, it is important to debunk myths or misnomers so our membership and stakeholders are accurately informed.

HerdBuilder Myth: “Bulls must have a high CED EPD in order to have a favorable HerdBuilder index value.”

Fact: The calculation of Red Angus’ HerdBuilder index does include the Calving Ease Direct (CED) EPD, as well as 10 other traits. Compared to all traits included in HerdBuilder, CED is the third-most-influential trait. Therefore, CED does effect HerdBuilder, but how much impact does it carry?

One simple way to determine the level of influence is to completely remove CED from the HerdBuilder calculation and assess the correlation between the currently published HerdBuilder versus HerdBuilder without CED on a group of high-accuracy Red Angus sires. Recall, correlations measure the relationship between two values on a group of animals and range from -1 to +1 (-1 = complete disagreement and +1 = complete agreement).

24 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Using the Red Angus Sire Summary sires (actively used sires with a WW accuracy of 0.50 or higher) this correlation was calculated as +0.97. This tells us that if we were to completely remove CED from the calculation of HerdBuilder, the overall impact would be very minimal. Therefore, while CED is included in the calculation, it certainly isn’t the main driver of HerdBuilder.

A perfect example of a bull that’s very favorable for HerdBuilder (top 10 percent), yet very unfavorable for CED (bottom 5 percent) is HXC Big Iron 0024X (Reg. #1378526).

How does that happen? The answer is, “Growth.”

Big Iron’s WW EPD ranks in the top 2 percent of the breed and his YW EPD ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed.

Using our prior-described strategy for assessing a trait’s impact on HerdBuilder, the impact of growth on HerdBuilder was evaluated. The findings show the correlation between the currently published HerdBuilder versus HerdBuilder without growth was calculated as +0.93.

The combination of these two exercises reveals that growth, rather than calving ease, has a greater impact on the calculation of HerdBuilder.

Myth busted. ■

Gill Red Angus Gill Red Angus 2016 Sale Highest Selling Bull!

Semen ! e l b a l i a Av

LMG GILLS DOUBLE DOWN 5006

We sold 50% semen interest only for $15,500 and the buyer had the option to double down the selling price and take possession as well, Rains Land & Cattle was the buyer, they doubled down and took possession for $31,000.

Gill Red Angus 13138 256th Ave Timber Lake, SD 57656

www.gillredangus.com

December 16, 2014

3491746

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 1436718

LACY GOLD BAR 8123 BIEBER LAURA 158W

DAMAR JOAN A240 1607413

HXC JACKHAMMER 8800U SRR JOAN 323-898

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

EPD

112

PCTL (%)

28

54

6

-2.3

77

120

17

1

42

32

4

4

77

Follow Gill Red Angus on Facebook!

MILK STAY

MB

REA

10

.91

.74

53

3

1

Larry Gill • 605.865.3288 Brent Gill • 605.848.3722 Bryan Gill • 701.730.0134

bigredgenetics@hotmail.com

Plan Ahead to Capitalize on Marketing Opportunities

by Kenny Stauffer, Top Dollar Angus® General Manager

With spring calving season fresh in our minds, marketing might not seem like a top priority. That crucial yearly task, however, is just around the corner, and early preparation will help ensure success.

The markets have rebounded nicely and we are enjoying an improved optimistic outlook. Unfortunately, we don’t know what the next three quarters of the year will bring, so it’s wise to anticipate change.

The variety of value-added programs can be overwhelming for producers as they seek the program that best fits their operation and offers the highest return on investment.

Before investing in a program, ranchers should also consider what their buyers require and which programs are driving the highest premiums. While that may be a moving target in a less-than-steady market, our customers and consumers are requiring more information on the products they purchase.

Program Options Ranchers have many options to consider as they sift through the different value-added programs.

As long as export markets are open and our consumers have free choice of the food they eat, the demand for programs such as Natural, NHTC and GAP will remain strong. However, our producers are challenged to outguess the fluctuation in paid premiums for these programs, since they are based on hard-to-predict supply and demand. Cattlemen must decide if it makes sense to verify their cattle under one of these consumer-driven programs such as certified All Natural, NHTC or GAP, where third-party-verification companies provide accreditations such as IMI Global.

The alternative option is to strive for as many pounds as possible by using tools such as implants and ionophores which will add pay weight, but will disqualify them for programs such as All Natural and NHTC certifications.

Ensure Performance and Quality Regardless of our export markets or customer-driven demand, feedyards deal with profit or loss factors. The two biggest hurdles that affect the bottom line for feedyards are performance and quality as determined by genetics and 26 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

$ ®

health. Improved herd health can easily be achieved by vaccination protocols and herd management practices. Genetic advancements require more time and planning.

Value-added programs reward producers for excellent health protocols and top genetics. Programs such as VAC Certification (i.e. VAC35 or VAC45) recognize producers’ efforts to maintain healthy cattle. Genetic-verification programs, such as Top Dollar Angus, reward high-growth, high-carcass-merit cattle.

If a pen of cattle fails to grade and perform based on their genetics and they have a high percentage of morbidity and mortality, they lose money regardless of whatever value-added program they are certified under. Don’t let your cattle or reputation be one of these statistics.

Reduce Risk by Verifying Genetics Top Dollar Angus is helping our nation’s feedyards obtain necessary genetic verification and assisting retailers to meet the high-quality red meat demand of our consumers.

Genetic certification is becoming a must-have amongst our industry because cattle feeders can’t afford unknown and unpredictable feeder cattle. They are tired of the huge swings in value and performance from pen to pen in uncertified cattle.

When Top Dollar Angus certifies a producer’s herd, feedyards know the risk has been reduced on that set of cattle since carcass quality and performance are confirmed through genetic verification.

I challenge our nation’s producers to take advantage of every opportunity that arises to help your operation succeed. Sometimes what has been the norm may not be the best operating procedure moving forward.

If you are interested in certifying the genetics of your cattle and upping your marketing strategy, let’s begin the process to capitalize on Top Dollar Angus’ value-added program. You will need to be ready to pull the trigger when the marketing opportunity arises, so let’s be ready by qualifying your herd today.

Change is certain, are you ready to adapt and take your operation into the future?

CATTLEMANfor more s r a e y 5 2 APPROVED than C-Bar Evolution 107Y

ARA#1474506 BW: -3.9 WW: 58 YW: 105 HB: 149

Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W

ARA#1352939 CED: 11 BW: -3.3 WW: 47 YW: 71

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334

Red Lazy MC Gunner 144B

Red Lazy MC Hollywood 127C ARA#3537734

Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378

TLF King Of Spades 137

Brown AA Prestigious B5153

BW: 2.6 WW: 69 YW: 114 MK: 21

ARA#1700630

WPRA Legacy A-314

ARA#1652090 WW: 76 YW: 111 MK: 25 REA: .68

BW: -3.0 WW: 71 YW: 113 REA: .52

ARA#1719600 An exciting NEW addition with a royal pedigree.

His first calves look great and you’ll hear more from them this show season.

SERVICES: Semen & Embryo Sales • AI & ET Equipment Sales Semen & Embryo Warehousing • AI/Palpation Clinics AI Consulting & Sire Selection • Professional Exporting TruTest Scales

ARA#1441805 CED: 17 BW: -5.1 WW: 66 YW: 119

ARA #1410853 BW: -3.1 WW: 74 YW: 122 REA: .96

ARA#1694577 HB: 186 BW: -5.2 WW: 61 REA: .68

Visit our website for a complete listing of bulls available.

WWW.BOVINE-ELITE.COM [979] 693-0388 | [800] 786-4066 FAX: [979] 693-7994 3300 LONGMIRE DRIVE COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

Plan Ahead to Capitalize on Marketing Opportunities

Qualify for Top Dollar Angus

1) Contact Top Dollar Angus at 720-925-5906 or kenny@topdollarangus.com 2) Two ways to qualify: a) Send us your breeding sire history. Your initial herd qualification requires you to submit a minimum of four years (preferably five or six) of records that include all natural service and/or AI sires used. b) If you have used non-registered bulls or do not have the needed records, your herd can qualify on DNA. Submit DNA samples on a percentage of your calf crop (percentage set by TDA representative) to confirm your herd’s genetic makeup.

3) Top Dollar Angus will then evaluate your herd’s genetics by using either the submitted sire data or DNA to determine your qualification status. We are looking for those herds whose genetics rank in the top 25 percent of their breed, focusing on percent ranking in carcass and growth values.

4) Once your herd has qualified, Top Dollar Angus becomes your marketing agent. Our customers choose their sale venue and then Top Dollar Angus goes to work to promote and drive demand for your high-end-genetic feeder cattle. The ultimate goal is to acquire the highest premiums possible above the average market for the region on the week our customers’ cattle sell.

28 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

5) Fees associated with marketing through the Top Dollar Angus Feeder Program include: a) $0 – To send in data to see if your herd qualifies. b) If your herd qualifies and you choose to market your cattle with Top Dollar Angus, there is a Herd Enrollment fee that is based on your total herd size ranging from $175 to $425, and is charged annually to keep your records current and your herd enrolled. If your seedstock provider is enrolled as a Top Dollar Angus Seedstock Partner, they may be able to assist you with enrollment fees. c) In that 12-month period, Top Dollar Angus will market and promote your cattle however you choose. We offer our expertise and promotion in all available marketing options including all the major video auctions, direct trade and your local auction barn. This service costs $4 per head.

6) One of the best services that Top Dollar Angus offers our customers is our focus on building a relationship. If you do not qualify this year, we will strive to help you reach your goal of superior genetics in the future. We want our customers’ operations to succeed and enjoy the highest return on investment possible. Top Dollar Angus works with our customers to help pinpoint genetic short falls and offer advice for genetic improvement. A lot of our customers can make huge changes to their genetics by simply culling and replacing a couple sires that pull their averages down, or implementing an AI program. ■

Stewardship – Settrini Style

by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

An agriculturist in the beautiful foothills of California’s Salinas Valley is taking stewardship to a whole new level. Celeste Settrini says that she doesn’t believe there are enough people sharing the story of agriculture. She feels blessed with a passion for visiting with people and chooses to employ her abilities by telling the story of production agriculture, namely beef production.

The Settrini family has a rich heritage in the Salinas Valley where great-grandfather Serafino Settrini homesteaded after immigrating from Switzerland over 100 years ago.

Enrollment in the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program has helped Settrinis successfully market their feeder cattle. They have sold through Western Video Market the past 20 years.

30 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Settrini was raised on the ranch her great-grandfather homesteaded after migrating to America from Switzerland. It was just after the turn of the century when Serafino Settrini began a dairy, like many of the Swiss immigrants of that time. When the dairy industry was essentially overrun by regulations – only a few decades after the founding of the ranch – the Settrini family knew they couldn’t afford to make the upgrades to conform to the on-coming requirements.

They adapted to the changes by selling their dairy herd and becoming beef cattle producers. Serafino’s three sons, Celeste’s grandfather and his two brothers, were very particular in their husbandry and genetic selec-

tions, and were known for having the highest quality beef in the valley. The ranch is now over 100 years old and is managed by Celeste, her brother John, and their mother Anita. The trio still value quality and manage their now Red Angus operation in a way that honors those who have gone before them while celebrating all involved in today’s ag industry.

A Passion to Share In a state that could easily feed the entire nation, it may be assumed that California has an abundance of ag advocates. But, as with the nation, many in the state are very unfamiliar with the inner workings of the cattle industry. That’s an issue Celeste Settrini tirelessly addresses.

The brother-sister team of John and Celeste Settrini, along with their mother Anita, operate their California ranch.

“I am passionate about sharing the story of agriculture – not only our ranch but of fellow ranchers – and celebrating the good things that we all do within this industry,” explained Settrini. “I feel that it is important to talk about what we do in a truthful and transparent manner.”

Photo courtesy of Living in the Old West Photography

Stewardship – Settrini Style Settrini uses her deep-rooted passion for agriculture to reach out through social media, blog platforms and advocacy and leadership groups to communicate and build relationships with consumers. She is also a polished speaker having presented at a variety of venues advocating for American agriculture. Along with life on the ranch, Settrini is a co-owner in CS Connections, an agriculture marketing business.

Settrini is a great connector of people and has contacts throughout the U.S., but that does not keep her away from the inner workings at the ranch. “I am involved in the day-to-day operation – from the not-so-glamorous jobs like fixing fence to the exciting jobs of marketing the calves and bull selection.

Everything in between takes up my daily activities on the ranch.”

Red Rewards The Settrini Ranch is home to a productive herd of Red Angus females. Settrini stated that her father made the switch to the breed after the marketability of Herefords was on the decline. “The Red Angus breed is a nice cross with other breeds and the mamas are just second to none,” she said.

“We are enrolled in the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and we have had consistent buyers on the video that are interested in these Red Angus calves. We found a breed that will really work for our type of hill country. They are docile, raise great carcass calves and market well,” she said.

For the past 20 years, the Settrinis have experienced success marketing their calves via video auction through Western Video Market.

Legacy of Stewardship Settrini gives her parents credit for the person she is and the professions she has chosen. Her father passed away recently but she carries on his legacy.

“My dad taught my brother and me

Settrinis appreciate the Red Angus breed for their mothering ability, docility, carcass quality and marketability.

about a lot of things – cattle ranching being a small part. But above and beyond that, being responsible, good people. To be proud of the product we were raising and to never be afraid to share with our consumers how we raise our beef. Without consumers, we would not be in business. I consider myself to be very blessed by all my dad instilled in me.”

She has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including Woman of the Year by Ag Against Hunger. Most recently, she was named Beef Promoter of the Year by the American National Cattlewomen Association as well as the coveted Cattlewoman of the Year by her county.

In her opinion, Settrini thinks being genuine is key when producers are sharing their story with the public. “I think it is really important to just be real, talk about what you do and share,” she said. “Don’t try to be anyone but who you are. The experiences that you have lived on your ranch make you an expert in those experiences, giving you the creditability to talk about your operation.”

In an era in agriculture where nearly all practices have push-back from an ill-informed public, it is imperative that ranchers take a break from ranch work and make a point of visiting with their

32 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

communities to share the catalyst for good that is American agriculture.

“Anymore, ranching is not all about working with the cows. Today it includes sharing our information with consumers so they can make meaningful choices regarding the type of beef they want to buy and support. Ranching is now a profession that is a part of the bigger picture and transparency from ranch to table and everything in between is important,” said Settrini.

“This is another reason I love it. I love talking with consumers and sharing what I enjoy – what makes me tick – and why I continue ranching. I enjoy not only representing my ranch, but all the ranchers that might not feel as comfortable sharing their story of the good, beneficial things we do for our environment, for our businesses and for our communities,” she said.

Ranchers were the first stewards of natural resources, understanding that if they take care of the environment, the land would take care of them. In modern American agriculture, stewardship is no longer only caring for the land and maintaining a healthy livestock herd. Stewardship is sharing with consumers the story of agriculturists’ daily responsibility to care for their animals and environment while feeding an ever-growing world population. ■

PARKER

REG. # 1710965

0200AR20712 RED TER-RON PARKER 34A HF TIGER 5T

TER-RON PARK PLACE 18Y

CED

BW

WW

YW

1.5

3.5

81

130 1

70

97

1

MILK

TM

MCE

10

51

5.6

RED TER-RON GOLDIE 240L

94

10

25

RED LAZY MC KINGMAN 16W

MARB

CW

REA

FAT

-0.23

52

0.86

-0.015

99

1

1

35

RED TER-RON DIAMOND MIST 164Y RED TER-RON DIAMOND MIST 295

40 USA

$

OWNER::TERRY AND ROB ADAMS, LAZY MC RANCHES INC. & SEMEX ALLIANCE

TRANSITION 0200AR20718 RED BENCHMARK TRANSITION 10’14 RED 3JG-MEW GRIDIRON 806 U

RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y RED MEW ELIZABETH 710T

RED BENCHMARK SURESHOT 8119

RED BENCHMARK LANA 60’11 RED BENCHMARK LANA 756 $

REG. # 2534013 CED

BW

WW

YW

6.9

-1.4

58

96

15

30

25

10

MILK

TM

MCE

20

51

2.2

25

10

75

MARB

CW

REA

FAT

0.59

25

0.29

0.053

2

20

7

99

35

USA

OWNER: BENCHMARK ANGUS, PHIL ROWLAND & SEMEX ALLIANCE

REG. # 3565728

RAZOR

0200AR20720 RED DKF RAZOR 55C S A V ELIMINATOR 9105

DKF ELIMINATOR 15A RED DKF MISS POWER 17P

S A V NET WORTH 4200

DKF MISS NET WORTH 21A DKF MISS POWER UP 95X

CED

BW

WW

YW

7.4

-0.9

67

111

10

40

7

2

MILK

TM

MCE

26

60

5

2

1

30

MARB

CW

REA

FAT

0.69

35

0.26

0.029

1

5

8

98

30 USA

$

OWNER: DKF RED & BLACK ANGUS, WILBAR CATTLE CO., LAZY MC ANGUS & SEMEX ALLIANCE

CUSTOM MADE

0200AR20722 RED SIX MILE CUSTOM MADE 505C RED U-2 RECON 192Y

REG. # 3607375 CED

BW

WW

YW

3.9

-1.2

61

94

40

30

15

15

MILK

TM

MCE

RED U-2 RECKONING 149A

22

52

6.7

RED U-2 ANEXA 271Y

10

8

10

RED BASIN EXT 45T5

MARB

CW

REA

0.69

24

-0.03

0

1

20

65

75

RED SIX MILE LASSIE 207Z RED SIX MILE LASSIE 377P $

25

USA

OWNER: SIX MILE RED ANGUS & SEMEX ALLIANCE

FOR ORDERS PLEASE CONTACT SEMEX USA: P.O. Box 8280, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718-6790, tel: 1-800-303-BULL (2855) HEAD OFFICE: 5653 Highway 6 North, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2, tel: (519) 821-5060 www.semex.com

FAT

Red Angus Leader Darrell Schuler Remembered, Celebrated

by Tracey Koester, ARA Editorial Coordinator In a time before internet and email, cell phones and instant communication, Darrell Schuler traveled the extra mile to maintain operations of the Red Angus Association of America during his term as president.

Darrell and his wife Mary Lou began raising Red Angus seedstock in 1976, and Darrell was elected to the RAAA Board of Directors in 1981. His presidency started with a business situation that challenged the survival of the young breed association.

“When Dad became president in 1986, the Association – due to various issues and not unlike many of the ranchers in the 1980s – was essentially broke,” recalled Darrell’s son Butch. “So broke, in fact, that the soon-to-be ex-executive secretary was paying operating bills on the Association’s behalf with a credit card carrying an outstanding balance.”

Darrell started his RAAA presidency without an executive secretary and with an outstanding debt nearing $190,000 according to The History of Red Angus. Because of the severe situation, the executive secretary’s chair remained vacant for four years and nonessential staff were let go.

Betty Grimshaw, longtime RAAA employee, returned to the position of acting executive secretary, and she and Darrell split the responsibilities of the post.

Darrell and Betty Grimshaw

RAAA 2010 Pioneer Breeder of the Year “Darrell would drive or fly from Nebraska to Texas each month to handle Association business,” remembered Betty. “He knew we had to turn the Association around financially and he decided the best thing to do was to come down to the office.”

With the help of RAAA First Vice President Bill Callahan, Darrell secured a $70,000 line of credit to cover accounts payable.

“Even though our ranch had its own operating loans and land payments to service, Dad was so committed to the breed, he volunteered to use the ranch as collateral for a personal bank note on the Association’s behalf,” said Butch. “With Mom’s blessing this was done so the Association could keep operating.”

“Nobody even knew all the things he did because he didn’t want recognition,” said Betty. “He wouldn’t accept reimbursement for his traveling expenses and he was very unselfish. He didn’t do it for the glory but instead for the good of the breed.”

By the end of his presidency, RAAA was financially sound. As a token of appreciation, RAAA presented Darrell with the Distinguished Service Award in 1988. Darrell and his family were honored with other prestigious RAAA awards: Breeder of the Year (1996), one of the Breed’s 50Most-Influential People (2004), and Pioneer Breeder of the Year (2010). The family ranch was also honored as BIF’s Seed Stock Producer of the Year in 2014.

Ron Bieber of Leola, South Dakota, said,

34 American Red Angus Magazine n May/June 2017

Darrell Schuler, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bridgeport, Nebraska, on April 27, 2017.

Darrell was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Chester Bernard and Fern Loree (Razak) Schuler. He graduated high school in Kimball where he met his future wife Mary Louise Olsen. After attending college in Billings, Montana, and Fort Collins, Colorado, he married Mary Lou on Nov. 10, 1959, and moved to the ranch near Bridgeport where he lived until his death.

Darrell was a member of the Panhandle Shrine Club and the Sesostris Shrine. He was a 50-plus-year member of Camp Clarke #285 Masonic Lodge where he held numerous offices including Worshipful Master. He also was an Associate Guardian of Job’s Bethel #22 Bridgeport.

Darrell is survived by his daughter Lori and husband Frank Nerud of Bayard, their daughter Rachel of Alliance; son Darrell “Butch” Schuler and wife Susan of Bridgeport, their children Stephanie and David of Lincoln; and his nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Lou, brother Terry and grandson Dylan Nerud.

“Darrell was an industry leader and an encouragement to anyone interested in Red Angus. His Christian leadership was unselfish. Of course, he loved a good joke or pulling a prank and, if you saw that big grin on his face, you knew he was up to something.”

Melvin Leland of Sidney, Montana, said, “Darrell was a people person who enjoyed socializing. He had a good sense of humor and, even on serious issues, he could find the lighter side.”

“He had the natural ability to inspire people to do better,” concluded Bieber. “He was very generous.” n

Thanks to Everyone Who Made Our

Spring Performance Leader Production Sale a Success!

WWW.PIEPERREDANGUS.COM (308) 430-0989 • (308) 430-1777

Committee Extends Call for Board Nominations Members who have a vision for the future and a desire to cultivate the business of the Red Angus Association of America will have the opportunity to run for the Board of Directors this September at the National Red Angus Convention in Colorado Springs.

AK

The Nominating Committee encourages interested members to consider running for those seats that are up for re-election or will be vacated due to term limits. A term is three years with a two-term limit.

Directors are elected to the volunteer leadership position in their respective Area or Regional Caucuses during the general session of the convention.

Positions Up for Election Area 5 – Northern Plains Steve Koester, current director, eligible for re-election Area 6 – Great Plains Newley Hutchison, current director, eligible for re-election Region B – Central Connie Mushrush, current director, eligible for re-election President – Elected by the general membership in attendance at convention Bob Morton, current president, eligible for re-election Responsibilities The BOD leads and oversees the affairs and business of the Association as outlined in the RAAA Bylaws.

RAAA directors are leadership volunteers and are not reimbursed for their time nor receive a salary. Expenses may be compensated for scheduled BOD meetings which are held a minimum of three times a year – January, June and September. Conference calls are scheduled as required to conduct business between BOD meetings.

HI

The BOD adheres to the Core Tenets, Mission and Vision of the RAAA for guidance in all decisions as they follow the course set by the Strategic Plan.

Members of the BOD also populate and chair the various RAAA committees.

The Core Tenets and committee listings are found online at redangus.org/association.

Members may access the entire Bylaws and Strategic Plan by logging on to REDSPro and clicking the link to “RAAA Association ByLaws” and “RAAA Strategic Plan 2016-2020” on the right-hand side of the window.

Qualifications Candidates must be residents of – or have a primary mailing address in – the Area or Region they represent, and must be a member of RAAA in good standing for a minimum of three years.

The President must be a member of the current Board of Directors or has served as a director in the past. Complete qualifications are outlined in the RAAA Association Bylaws.

38 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Throw Your Hat in the Ring Members interested in running for the BOD should contact a member of the nominating committee – populated by the past three RAAA presidents and one current Board member – and express their intentions.

Candidates are encouraged to submit a short biography and photo for the July/August ARA Magazine by emailing Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester at tracey@redangus.org by the July 1 deadline.

Members may also run from the floor at convention.

Nominating Committee Joe Mushrush, 620-273-8581 redcows@mushrushredangus.com Tim Whitley, 205-466-3490 tgwhitley@hopper.net Kim Ford, 308-876-2211 thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com Kevin Miller, 970-222-6094 kmiller@wigginstel.com

Breaking The Vault!

Unlimited selection of every bull in our tank.

L83 Center Fold 149C

Progeny of Six MileVarsity Blues 14Z

Progeny of Six Mile Wind Chill 721W

Progeny of Six Mile King Ranch 721W

Progeny of Six Mile Game Face 721W

Six Mile Spencer 111b Progeny of < Six Mile Travelocity 318X BADLANDS TROUBADOUR 47Y

<

L83 Clint Eastwood 76C

Red T-K Redeem 18c

L83 Ranch

Lodoen Ca le Company

Leonard & Maysil | Matt & Jennie Ben, Rylee, Molly, Maddy, Wyatt & Zane

701.263.1016 | 701.263.1330

Lodoencattle.com

other bulls in the tank include: Six Mile Tidal Wave 245T PIE ENCHANCER 337

CSF

RED ZONE 1C $75/straw FEBRUARY 9,2015 || ARA#: 3485060 || BW: 70 || ADJ 205: 749 || ADJ YW: 1332 CED 8

TR COLT 45 UT806

C-BAR EVOLUTION 107Y LGS ABBY 689S

L83 Ranch

Lodoen Ca le Company

BW -4.6

WW 46

X

YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA FAT 78 29 3 14 4 11 0.51 0.12 12 -0.12 0.03

BADLANDS ALL BEEF 114J

PFFR MS LOGAN 620

MISS BHR LOGAN 90

Leonard & Maysil | Matt & Jennie Ben, Rylee, Molly, Maddy, Wyatt & Zane 701-263-1330 | 701-263-1016 lodoencattle@gmail.com

• Low birth weight, extra stout in his muscle pattern, and super dark coated • Perfect combination of Phenotype and Genotype to give your herd the upper hand in today’s cattle business • Volume quantity is negotiable

CSF

Cargo Stock Farm

Seth, Laci & Dylon Preston & Jaci 701-537-3320 | 701-721-0343 cargostockfarm@gmail.com

Sale Reports

"The Andras Kind" Female Sale November 5, 2016 Manchester, Illinois

Average

$4,350

Lot 3, Andras Sultana D015, a Feb.18, 2016, Andras New Direction R240 daughter, sold to J Bar 5 Red Angus of Altenburg, Missouri, for $7,000.

Lot 4, Andras Tess D023, an ET daughter of Andras Tess 4033, sold to Conner Chinn of Clarence, Missouri, for $7,000.

Lot 6, Andras Amy D031, a daughter of Andras Brilliance B002, sold to Cole Evans of Jacksonville, Illinois, for $5,900.

Lot 22, Andras Nell A117, an Andras Extraordinary 8044 daughter and her Redemption bull calf, sold to Brian Cripe of Vandalia, Illinois, for $6,100.

Lot 44, WOF Rose 177, a Basin Rose J695 daughter, sold to J Bar 5 Red Angus of Altenburg, Missouri, for $6,500.

Volume buyers were Mathes Farms of Missouri, and Norman Hochstetler of Illinois, each with four females.

Lot 133 sold to Pearl Creek Cattle Co. of Cavour, South Dakota, for $10,000.

Beckton Nebula P P707 daughter, sold for $6,500 to Gordon Appel of Lanark, Illinois.

Lot 7 sold to Ammann Red Angus Ranch of Wilmot, South Dakota, for $10,000.

Lot 67, LSF BRA Night Calver 6704D, sired

by LSF Night Calver 9921W and out of a Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 daughter, sold for $6,250 to Roger Moran of Troy, Missouri.

Lot 10 sold to Diamond W Land and Cattle.

Co. of Miller, South Dakota, for $9,500.

Lot 129 sold to Dan Beyerlein of Phillipsburg, Kansas, for $9,000.

Lot 14 sold to Price Ranch of Deer Trail, Colorado, for $9,000.

Lot 23 sold to Ammann Red Angus Ranch of Wilmot, South Dakota, for $9,000.

Lot 36 sold to Shawn Claymore of McLaughlin, South Dakota, for $9,000.

The top-selling black Red Angus bull was Lot 9. He sold to Tim Kessler of Leola, South Dakota, for $18,500.

The top-selling Red Angus x Simmental bull was Lot 22. He sold to Wagonhound Livestock in Douglas, Wyoming, for $7,500. .

Cattle sold into 15 states.

Ludvigson Stock Farm’s Fourth Annual Ozark Bull and Female Sale Spring Edition March 4, 2017 Nevada, Missouri

Cattle sold into six states.

Bieber Red Angus Ranch Bieber Fever 12 Production Sale March 2, 2017 Leola, South Dakota Auctioneers: Seth Weishaar and Mark Hove 289 Red Angus Yearling Bulls

$4,675

The top-selling Red Angus bull was Lot 8, selling to Crump Red Angus of Gillette, Wyoming, for $25,000.

Lot 99 sold to Six Mile Ranch of Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada, for $14,000.

Lot 131 sold to Pieper Red Angus of Hay Springs, Nebraska, for $13,000.

Lots 1 and 6 sold to Dawson MacLennan of Agate, Colorado, for $11,000 each.

Lot 11 sold to Price Ranch of Deer Trail, Colorado, for $10,000.

Lot 72, LSF H2R Profitbuilder D606, sired

by H2R Profitbuilder B403 and out of a Brown Commitment S7206 daughter, sold for $6,250 to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa.

R.A. Brown Ranch “Going The Extra Mile” Bull & Female Sale March 8, 2017 Putnam, OK 58 Angus Bulls 16 Black Red Angus Bulls 99 Red Angus Bulls 13 Red Angus Herd Bulls 51 SimAngus Bulls 16 Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers 110 Commercial Bred Heifers 132 Commercial Open Heifers

$3,677 $4,016 $5,874 $21,000 $4,392 $8,297 $1,755 $1,282

A group of breeders – 3B-Bar Ranch, 3K Land & Cattle, C & C Family Partners, Cedar Hill Farm, Double A Cattle Co., Ferrill Family Cattle Co., JYJ Red Angus, Pelton Simmental/Red Angus, Shieldknight Land and Cattle, B&L Red Angus – teamed up to purchase two of the top-selling bulls of the day.

107 Red Angus Herd Bulls and Range Bulls $3,547 Lot 1, LSF SRR Freedom 6207D, sired by 5L Independence 560-298Y and out of a Beckton Nebula P P707 daughter, sold for $18,500 to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa.

Lot 65, LSF SRR Possession 6230D, sired by LSF Takeover 9943W and out of a Beckton Nebula P P707 daughter, sold for $7,250 to Allen Sawyer of Allison, Iowa.

Lot 71, LSF H2R Profitbuilder D626, sired

by H2R Profitbuilder B403 and out of a Brown – CH Assurance 3567S daughter, sold for $7,000 to Jim Steffens of Auburn, Nebraska.

Lot 42, LSF SRR Independence 6143D, sired by 5L Independence 560-298Y and out of a

42 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Lot 121, Brown BLW Fantastic C5959, a Brown Phenomenal son out of the dam of Brown Oracle, sold for $100,000 for half interest and full possession.

Lot 125, Brown BLW Intrepid C5963, a Brown Final Answer son out of HXC Patricia Rose, sold for $37,000 for half interest and full possession.

The top-selling bred heifer, Lot 102, BLW Beverly Rose C556, a full sister to Intrepid, sold to 9 Mile Red Angus of Walla Walla, Washington, for $28,000.

Lot 126, Brown BLW Influence C5965, a Revelation son out of HXC Patricia Rose, sold to Anderson Land & Cattle of Oberlin, Kansas, for $20,000.

Sale Reports Lot 113, a Redemption daughter out of a Revelation x AbiGrace dam in calf with an Intrepid baby sold for $16,000 to HKS Red Angus of Sharon, Oklahoma.

The R.A. Brown Ranch teamed up with cooperators to offer a few special lots for the benefit of the Gardiner Family in Ashland, Kansas, and all four states’ Fire Relief Funds. Over $20,000 was donated.

Hueftle Cattle Co. March 10, 2017 Cozad, Nebraska Auctioneer: Tracy Harl 79 Yearling Bulls

$4,374

The top-selling bull was Lot 2, HXC Charter 6610D, a Feb. 7, 2016, son of SPUR Franchise of Garton out of a Beckton Nebula P P707 daughter. He sold to Veril Nelson of Oakland, Oregon, for $22,000.

Lot 4, HXC Validation 6604D, a Jan. 24, 2016, son of SPUR Franchise of Garton out of an HXC Hemi 4400P daughter, sold to Bieber Red Angus of Leola, South Dakota, for $16,000.

Lot 3, HXC Patent 6608D, a Jan. 24, 2016, son of SPUR Franchise of Garton out of a Beckton Julian GG B57 daughter, sold to Chappell Red Angus of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, and Swank Farm of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, for $11,000.

Lot 22, HXC 6693D, a Feb. 4, 2016, son of HXC Westwood One 3376A out of an MRM B571 L52 daughter, sold to Trevor Blackwill, Quinter, Kansas, for $6,800.

Lot 41, HXC 6064D, a Feb. 4, 2016, HybRED son of THR Northern 2019Z and out of an HXC Big Dawg 5515R daughter, sold to Jim Schnetzer of Wolsey, South Dakota, for $6,750.

Lot 43, HXC 6047D, a Feb. 7, 2016, HybRED son of RFS Bulletproof B42, sold to Jim Schnetzer of Wolsey, South Dakota, for $6,750.

Lot 47, HXC 6049D, a Feb. 11, 2016, son of HLH Hallmark 0172 2054 out of a Beckton Nebula P M045 daughter, sold to Adam Zeigler of Natoma, Kansas, for $6,750.

Lot 5, HXC Garton’s Game 6600D, a Feb. 6, 2016, son of SPUR Franchise of Garton out of a Beckton Epic KM M115 daughter, sold to George Stockcamp of Schribner, Nebraska, for $6,500.

Lot 13, HXC 6024D, a Jan. 31, 2016, son of Leachman Pledge A282Z out of a Red Six Mile Upper Deck 5351 daughter, sold to Mike Kats of Prairie View, Kansas, for $6,500.

Lot 39, KJL Marksmen 6041D, a Feb. 13, 2016, HybRED son of HLH Hallmark 0712 2054 out of a WS Beef Maker R13 daughter, sold to Jim Schnetzer of Wolsey, South Dakota, for $6,500.

Lot 48, HXC 6043D, a Feb. 15, 2016, son of HXC Big Iron 0024X out of an HXC Conquest 4405P daughter, sold to Tracey Zeigler, of Natoma, Kansas, for $6,500.

Volume buyers were Brian Ebberson of Belden, Nebraska; Ronnie Hudson of Miles, Texas; Jim Schnetzer of Wolsey, South Dakota; and Brad Sutherland of Elm Creek, Nebraska. Bulls sold into nine states.

Leland Red Angus and Koester Red Angus March 10, 2017 Sidney, Montana Auctioneers: Lynn and Seth Weishaar 126 Yearling Red Angus Bulls 41 18-Month-Old Red Angus Bulls 58 Registered Yearling Heifers

$5,538 $4,677 $1,801

The top-selling yearling bull was Lot 23, Leland Frankly 018-6629, an April 10, 2016, son of WFL Merlin 018A out of a Glacier Chateau 744 daughter. He sold to Genex CRI of Shawano, Wisconsin, and Koester Red Angus of Steele, North Dakota, for $25,000.

Jason and Peggy Leiseth of Arnegard, North Dakota, purchased Lot 52, Leland Excell 223-6558, an April 5, 2016, son of VGW Excell 223, for $15,000.

Saunders Land & Livestock of Gillette, Wyoming, purchased Lot 53, Leland Redeem 1334-6433, a March 27, 2016, son of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, for $13,500.

44 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Northern Lites Ranch of Opheim, Montana, purchased Lot 2, Leland Heavy Metal 6416, a March 25, 2016, son of Leland Anvil Too 361Z, for $12,000.

Jason & Peggy Leiseth of Arnegard, North Dakota, purchased two sons of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, both born on April 7, 2016. Lot 73, Leland Redeem 1334-6587, sold for $12,000, and Lot 74, Leland Redeem 1334-6575, sold for $11,500.

Randy Meyer of Brunswick, Missouri, purchased Lot 5, Leland Frankly 018-6602, an April 8, 2016, son of WFL Merlin 018A, for $11,000.

Northern Lites Ranch of Opheim, Montana, also purchased Lot 3, Leland Rollin Deep 6506, an April 2, 2016, son of Bieber Rollin Deep Y118, for $10,500.

Saunders Land & Livestock of Gillette, Wyoming, purchased Lot 54, Leland Redeem 4637-6457, a March 29, 2017, son of Leland Redeem 1334-4637, for $10,000.

The top-selling 18-month-old bull was Koester Headliner 562, a Sept. 5, 2015, son of LSF SRR Headliner 3105A. He sold to Leland Red Angus of Sidney, Montana, for $9,500.

Gregory and Cheyanne Rauschendorfer of Brockton, Montana, purchased Lot 37, Koester Stakeholder 503, an Aug. 13, 2015, son of Brown 3K Stakeholder X7870, for $8,500.

Burl and Vicki Beley of Circle, Montana, purchased Lot 117, Koester Dimension 577, a Sept. 9, 2015, son of 3SCC Domain A163, for $7,500.

Paul and Jake Jacobson of Max, North Dakota, purchased Lot 28, Koester Stakeholder 513, an Aug. 17, 2015, son of Brown 3K Stakeholder X7870, for $7,000.

The top-selling heifer was Lot 219, Leland Domain 163-6630, an April 11, 2016, daughter of 3SCC Domain A163. She sold to Mike Raile of Eureka, South Dakota, for $3,300.

David Balducke of Sidney, Montana, purchased Lot 201, Leland Heavy Metal 6662, an April 13, 2016, daughter of Leland Anvil Too 261Z, for $3,250.

Sale Reports Jason and Peggy Leiseth of Arnegard, North Dakota, purchased Lot 202, Leland Excel 4465-6580, a daughter of Leland Excell 2234465, for $2,750.

Lot 23, EEC Profitbuilder D611, sired by H2R ProfitBuilder B403 out of SRN Fortune 7011, sold to Kluesner Family Cattle of Bloomington, Wisconsin, for $8,500.

Tim and Tori Dwyer of Sidney, Montana, purchased Lot 203, Leland Redeem 46376681, an April 15, 2016, daughter of Leland Redeem 1334-6681, for $2,750. They also purchased Lot 246, Leland Domain 1636612, an April 9, 2016, daughter of 3SCC Domain A163, for $2,700.

Lot 30, EEC Profitbuilder D603, sired by ProfitBuilder B403 out ofy EEC Enya Y47T, sold to Heath Helbrands of Boyden, Iowa, for $7,750.

Volume bull buyers with seven head each were Double 8 Ranch of Elk Mountain Wyoming, and Ponderosa Pine Management LLC of Ingomar, Montana. Purchasing six bulls each were Saunders Land and Livestock, of Gillette, Wyoming; Wagonhound Land and Livestock of Douglas, Wyoming; Paul and Jake Jacobson of Max, North Dakota; and Diamond J Livestock of Tuttle, North Dakota.

Jason and Peggy Leiseth of Arnegard, North Dakota, purchased four bulls and seven heifers. Bruce Kruse of Lamars, Iowa, purchased 10 head of heifers and Tim and Tori Dwyer of Sidney, Montana, purchased eight heifers.

REDstock, The Power of Red March 11, 2017 Chillicothe, Missouri Auctioneer: Charly Cummins Age-Advantage Bulls Yearling Bulls Bred Cows Bred Heifers Open Heifers

$3,782 $4,421 $2,972 $2,233 $1,700

The top-selling bull was Lot 62, BACH Mr 9943W S020D ET, sired by LSF Takeover 9943W out of Brown Ms. P707 X7580. He sold to Mark Miller of Abernathy, Texas, for $14,000.

Lot 32, EEC Profitbuilder D614, sired by ProfitBuilder B403 out of SRN Tyra 7155, sold to Christian Rich of Russell, Iowa, for $7,250.

Lot 35, BACH Mr Tyson S021D ET, sired by LSF SRR Tyson 3025A out of Brown Ms. P707 X7580, sold to Dale James of Chandler, Oklahoma, for $6,000.

The top-selling bred cow was Lot 101, Bieber CL Dateline 109A, a Bieber H Hughes W109 daughter bred to Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 for a September calf. She sold to Henke Family Farms of Princeton, Missouri, for $4,500.

Lot 123, Bieber Primrose 493C was the highselling bred heifer. She was a Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 daughter bred to PIE Stockman 4051 for an August calf. She sold to Doug Fick of Inman, Nebraska, for $3,900.

Lot 162, MCR 201W D43, was the high-selling open heifer. She was a Brown Redemption A7715 daughter and sold to Henke Family Farms of Princeton, Missouri, for $3,150.

Cattle sold into 9 states.

Partners in the REDStock group are Scott and Sue Bachman of Chillicothe, Missouri; Craig and Peggy Bieber of Leola, South Dakota; Wilbur and Elsie Spreutels of Koshkonong, Missouri; Joe and Gina Jewison, of Platteville, Wisconsin; Bill and Sam Schreurs of Alvord, Iowa Chappell Red Angus & Swank Farms March 11, 2017 Mill Hall, Pennsylvania

Lot 24, EEC Profitbuilder D619, sired by H2R ProfitBuilder B403 out of SRN Tyra 7155, sold to Doug Fick of Inman, Nebraska, for $11,500.

Lot 27, EEC Profitbuilder D633, sired by H2R ProfitBuilder B403 out of SRN Tyra 7155, sold to Robert Williams of Humphreys, Missouri, for $9,250.

10 Bulls 2 Bred Heifers 7 Open Heifers

46 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

The top-selling bull was Lot 8, Chappell Red Distinct D340 (5L Independence 560298Y x Chappell Zara B313). He sold to Craig Davis of Ford City, Pennsylvania, for $5,100.

Lot 2, Chappell Liberator D345 (5L Independence 560-298Y x Majestic Blockana Y17), Lot 3, WMF Power Train (Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 x WMF Opal), Lot 5, Chappell Red Legacy D341 (HXC Red Quest 3315A x Cedar Hill 602S), and Lot 11, Chappell Mr Primo D348 (Brown Paramount X7879 x LSF MAB Miss Molly X0705), all sold for $2,900 to each of the following, respectively: Ed Gallagher of Clarksburg, Pennsylvania, John Stevens of Milan, Pennsylvania, Jeff Bower of Linden, Pennsylvania, and Mallow Farms of Upper Tract, West Virginia.

Lot 1, Swank Red Desperado (HXC Red Quest 3315A x SF 1138), sold to Roger Breault of Putnam, Connecticut, for $2,800.

Lot 15, Swank Red Capital 1555 (HXC Red Quest 3315A x SF 1161), sold to O. Colin Stine of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, for $2,500.

Lot 4, Swank Deep Direction 1617 (Andras New Direction R240 x El-Carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tequila), sold to Douglas Reed of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, for $2,200.

The top-selling bred heifer, Lot 17, Swank Corrissa 1558 (HXC Red Quest 3315A x SF 1024), bred to True Direction C331, sold to Joe Rose of Bedford, Pennsylvania, for $2,800.

The top-selling open heifer was Lot 22, Chappell Marie D347 (5L Independence 560-298Y x CH Marie 3040), sold to Roger Breault of Putnam, Connecticut, for $3,200.

Lot 19, Chappell Zara D349 (5L Independence 560-298Y x TW Zara 3809), sold to Roger Breault of Putnam, Connecticut, for $3,000.

Wedel Red Angus March 14, 2017 Leoti, Kansas

$2,780 $2,600 $2,071

107 Red Angus Yearling Bulls 19 SimAngus Hybrid Bulls

$4,065 $4,211

Sale Reports 14 Charolais x Red Angus Hybrid Bulls 169 Comm. Red Angus Open Heifers 50 Comm. Char x Red Angus Open Heifers 105 Comm. Fall-Calving Red Angus Bred Hfrs

$2,904 $1,337 $1,094 $1,744

The high-selling Red Angus bull, Lot 5, a son of WFL Merlin 018A, sold half interest and full possession to Schuler Red Angus of Bridgeport, Nebraska, for $11,500.

Lots 1 and 2, both lots of WFL Pawnee Canyon 8127, sold to Don and Cindy Drewsey of Oregon for $10,500 and $9,000 respectively.

Lot 3, also a son of WFL Merlin 018A, sold to Jannsen Red Angus of Geneseo, Kansas, for $9,000.

The top-selling SimAngus bulls were Lot 40 and 49. Both were sons of WFL 165Z 085B, and sold to Otley Bros. Ranch of Diamond, Oregon, for $9,000 each.

Green Mountain Red Angus Logan, Montana March 21, 2017 Auctioneer: Trent Stewart 78 Yearling Bulls

$4862

Lot 4, GMRA Tesla 6214, a son of GMRA Trilogy 0226, sold to Select Sires of Plain City, Ohio, for $15,000.

Lot 1, GMRA Roll On 6247, a son of Bieber FAF Rollin Deep B627, sold to Mike's Red Angus of Geddes, South Dakota, for $10,500.

Lot 2, GMRA Absolution 6201, a son of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, sold to Leland Red Angus of Sidney, Montana, for $10,000.

Westphal Red Angus Sale March 22, 2017 Grass Range, Montana Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Sale Management: Deichmann Livestock Brokerage

Another Defender 560-30Z son and threequarter brother to Lot 2, Schuler Amplify 6206D, sold as Lot 1 to Wedel Red Angus of Leoti, Kansas. One-half interest and full possession sold for $11,500.

$5,069 $4,042 $1,737 $1,308

Janssen Red Angus of Geneseo, Kansas, purchased the high-selling Schuler Red Composite bull, Lot 129, Schuler Red 71 Amped D303, a Defender 560-30Z son, for $16,500.

The high-selling bull was VGW Thunder 654, sired by Andras Thunder A092. He sold to V8U Ranch Ltd. of Mountain View, Alberta, Canada, for $12,000.

A&T Cattle Co. of Hay Springs, Nebraska, purchased Lot 146, Schuler Red 44 Yukon D336, for $10,00 for one-half interest and full possession.

VGW Thunder 637, sired by Andras Thunder A092, sold to DK Red Angus of Grenora, North Dakota for $9,000.

Repeat customers of the Schuler program, Kenansville Cattle Co. of Florida, and Cullan Farms of Nebraska, were volume buyers.

91 Yearling Bulls 6 Long Yearling Fall Bulls 46 Registered Heifers 25 Commercial Heifers

VGW Advantage 651, sired by Jacobson Advantage 3156, sold to Kevin Nelson of Richland, Montana, at $8,500.

JKW 601, sired by Andras Fusion R236, sold to Spear J Inc. of Jordan, Montana, for $8,500.

VGW Mercy-Mercy 655, sired by VGW Mercy-Mercy 412, sold to Hedman Ranch of Grass Range, Montana, for $8,500.

The high-selling registered heifer was VGW Adv-Star 1666, sired by Jacobson Advantage 3156. She sold to CK Red Angus of Manhattan, Montana, for $4,250.

Four head of commercial heifers sold for $1,450 per head. Buyers were Goss Ranch of Sidney, Montana, and Box Canyon of Edgar, Montana.

Buyers came from six states and two Canadian provinces.

Schuler Red Angus March 23, 2017 Bridgeport, Nebraska

Lot 9, GMRA Honor 6233, a son of Beckton Epic R397K, sold to Udy Cattle Co. of Rockland, Idaho, for $9,500.

Lot 3, GMRA Midnight Express 6216, a son of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, sold to Lucht Red Angus of Bozeman, Montana, for $8,500.

117 Red Angus Yearling Bulls $5,261 30 Schuler Red Comp. Yearling Bulls $4,725

Lot 5, GMRA Winchester 6238, a son of Bieber Roosevelt W384, sold to Northern Lites Red Angus of Opheim, Montana, for $8,500.

The high-selling bull was Lot 2, Schuler Top Hand D911, a son of Defender 560-30Z out of a Schuler Endurance 2101Z daughter.

One-half interest and full possession sold to Olsen Ranches, Inc. of Harrisburg, Nebraska for $20,000.

48 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

Fischer Red Angus 24th Annual Spring Fling Sale March 25, 2017 Harlowton, MT 30 Yearling Bulls 16 Open Yearling Heifers

$4,033 $1,430

The top-selling bull was Lot 103, Fischer Kodak 602, sired by Red Brylor Kodiak 3A and out of a Bieber Make Mimi 7249 daughter. He sold to sold to Spear J Red Angus of Montana for $7,000.

Lot 105, Fischer DBL Down 608, sired by Fischer DBL Check 427 and out of a Lman King Rob 8621 daughter, sold to Volf Ranch, Inc. of Montana for $7,000.

The top-selling heifer was Lot 143, Fischer Paprika 605, sired by Fischer Arson 350 and out of a Fischer Nordique 908 daughter. She sold to Lucht Red Angus of Montana for $2,400.

Lot 147, Fischer Flo-Marie 611, sired by Fischer Arson 350 and out of a Basin Future Direction 7303 daughter, sold to Mandie Hamm of Montana for $1,700.

Feddes Red Angus and C-T Red Angus March 27, 2017 Manhattan, Montana Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

october

28, 201 7

the program you can depend on DAVE, MARY BETH, & ADAM SIBBALD ~ DYLAN & KARISSA ~ 53193 HWY #1 WEST CALGARY AB T3Z 3G8

Dave’s Cell 403.850.7736 Phone 403.932.5585

find us on Facebook

www.sssredangus.ca

Dylan’s Cell 403.850.7341 Email redbulls@sssredangus.ca

Sale Reports 116 Red Angus Bulls 37 Reg. Yearling Red Angus Heifers

$4,950 $1,810

The top-selling bull was Lot 3, Feddes Dependent D210, a son 5L Independence 298Y out of donor dam, Feddes Sleek 806. He sold to Select Sires of Plain City, Ohio, for $20,000.

Lot 4, a flushmate to Lot 3, sold to Geib Red Angus of Dagmar, Montana, for $17,000.

Lot 8, Feddes Silver D308, a son of Feddes Silver Bow B226, sold to Lance Chaney and Lucht Red Angus of Manhattan, Montana, for $16,000.

Brad Grill of Hot Springs, SD purchased Lot 15, C-T New Direction 6044, for $11,000.

Hardy von Forrell of Wheatland, Wyoming, purchased Lot 2, C-T Revolution 6023, a 5L Independence 298Y, for $10,500.

Lot 1, Feddes Brunswick D202, sold for $10,000 to Select Sires of Plain City, Ohio, and Green Mountain Red Angus and DD Red Angus of Three Forks, Montana.

Axtell Cattle Co. March 29, 2017 Sterling, Colorado 59 Red Angus Bulls 14 Red Angus Heifers

$4,111 $1,659

Lot 3, Axtell Red Knight 6371, sired by Calvo Red Knight 86A and out of a Beckton Dominor T754 ZC dam, sold to K2 Red Angus of Wheatland, Wyoming, for $8,500.

The high-selling heifer was Lot 69, Axtell Ruby 9606-612, sired by Calvo Julian 56A and out of a Beckton Dominor T754 ZC dam. She sold to Three Bridges Land and Cattle of LaVeta, Colorado.

Pieper Red Angus 27th Annual Performance Leader Production Sale March 31, 2017 Hay Springs, Nebraska Auctioneer: Ty Thompson 13 Red Angus Herd Bull Prospects $19,538 134 Red Angus Range Bulls $6,375 44 Reg. Red Angus Fall-Calving Cows $3,175 41 Reg. Red Angus Open Yearling Heifers $2,946 52 Commercial Fall Heifers $,2073 148 Commercial Red Angus Open Heifers $1,529 The top-selling bull was Lot 9, PIE Cowboy Kind 690, selling for $62,500 to Ronnie Robinson and Darrel Howard of Orlando, Oklahoma. He was a son of PIE The Cowboy Kind 343 and out of a Hoss daughter.

Mark DeBruycker, DeBruycker Charolais, of Dutton, Montana, purchased Lot 3, PIE Outside 680, a WCR Outfitter 4245B son and out of a Hoss daughter, for $28,000.

Repeat buyer Glen Gaikowski, Sandy Willow Red Angus, of Waubay, South Dakota, bought Lot 1, PIE Right Now 695, a PIE The Cowboy Kind son and out of a Laramie daughter, for $23,000.

Terry Crawford of Lexington, Nebraska, purchased Lot 2, a PIE One of A Kind son out of a daughter of Holden Vista 541 daughter, for $20,000.

Lot 6 also sold for $8,500. Axtell Emperor 6041, sired by Beckton Emperor X342 and out of a Beckton Cody T008 K2 dam, sold to Three Bridges Land and Cattle of LaVeta, Colorado.

Thomas and Cathy Stalcup, Crump Land & Livestock, of Gillette, Wyoming, purchased Lot 6, a PIE The Cowboy Kind son and out of a Magnum dam, for $18,000.

Lot 11, Axtell Emperor 6156, sired by Beckton Emperor X342 and out of an Axtell Gunslinger 801 dam, sold to Cross Diamond Cattle Co. of Bertrand, Nebraska, for $8,000.

Lot 21, a PIE Cinch 4126 son out of a VGW Game Plan 508 daughter, sold to Frey Angus Ranch of Granville, North Dakota, for $16,000

Lot 4, Axtell Red Knight 6210, sired by Calvo Red Knight 86A and out of an Axtell Cody 9205 dam, sold to Willow Springs Stock Farm of Westlock, Alberta, Canada, for $7,000.

Lot 33, a PIE Right Time 347 son out of an LSF Saga 1040Y daughter, sold to Hangin F Red Angus of Wyoming, at $16,000.

Lot 7, a Brown Pursuit A7670 son out of an LSF Saga 1040Y daughter, sold to Crump

50 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

Land & Livestock of Gillette, Wyoming, for $15,000.

Lot 5, a WCR Outfitter 4245B son out of an LSF Saga 1040Y daughter, sold to Doug Samp, for $14,500.

Lot 32, a WCR Outfitter 4245B son out of a Red SSS Oly 554T daughter, sold to Ronnie Robinson of Orlando, Oklahoma, at $14,500.

Lot 11, an LSF Saga 1040Y son out of a Haycow Cutting Edge 055 daughter, sold to Crump Land & Livestock of Gillette, Wyoming, for $13,500.

Lot 12, a PIE The Cowboy Kind 343 son out of a TPIE Wagonmaster 753 daughter, sold to C. V. Ledbetter & Son, Inc. of Okmalgee, Oklahoma, for $13,500.

Lot 24, a Smoky Y Conrad 1419B son out of a Loosli Hobo 922 daughter, sold to Rock'N R Ranch of Planville, Kansas, for $13,000.

The top-selling registered fall-calving cow was Lot 186, selling for $10,000 to C. V. Ledbetter & Sons from Okmalgee, Oklahoma.

The top-selling registered open heifer was Lot 225, selling for $6,000 to Hansine Ranch of Pierre, South Dakota.

Volume buyers were Wagonhound Land & Livestock, LLC, of Douglas, Wyoming, with 13 bulls, and Laramie Cattle Co. of Rozet, Wyoming, with 12 bulls.

"The Andras Kind" Bull Sale April 1, 2017 Manchester, Illinois Average

$3,900

Lot 26, Andras Brilliance D030, a son of Andras Brilliance B002, sold to Two Oaks Red Angus of Dunlap, Iowa, for $9,000.

Lot 1, Andras New Wave C114, a son of Andras New Direction R240, sold to Bill Peters of Illinois, and Allen Courier, Illinois, for $6,500.

Lot 19, Andras Summer Slick C200, a son of Andras Summer Genes R256, sold to Sutherlin Farms of Stevensville, Montana, for $6,500.

Calendar of Events June

26 Dunlouise Angus, Angus, Scotland 19-24 NAJRAE, Stillwater, OK 28 - July 2 JRA Round-Up, Sioux Falls, SD, and Sioux Center, IA

July 1 1 8

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for July/August ARA Magazine National Show Entry Deadline National Show Late Entry Deadline

August 1 18 19 20

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for September ARA Magazine National Junior Red Angus Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA National Red Angus Open Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA Calving Book Custom Cover Order Deadline

September 1 13-15

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October ARA Magazine National Red Angus Convention, Colorado Springs, CO

Visit RedAngus.org for an extended list of sales and events.

Stake Your Claim!

Advertising Reservation Deadline: July 1st Contact Kevin LeMaster â&#x20AC;˘ kevin@redangus.org 64 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

Member News In Memory

Miriam Burge Foshee Miriam Burge Foshee, age 72, of Red Level, Alabama, passed away on March 17, 2017, at her residence.

Throughout her life, Miriam was involved in many activities and hobbies and was very passionate about everything she did. She was very involved in her sons' school activities and never missed any of their sporting events. She enjoyed bird hunting and raising bird dogs with her boys.

Miriam and Winston raised Red Angus cattle for many years, and Miriam served as vice president of

the Red Angus Association of America and president of the Southeast Red Angus Association.

She also served as the president of Covington County Quilt Guild Association, president of Montgomery Booster Club Association (Hooper Academy) and vice president of Montgomery Board of Trustees (Hooper Academy). Miriam loved quilting and won many awards for her quilts. She raised daylilies and was very proud to have one named after her.

Miriam excelled in her career moving up from an administrative assistant to Human Resource Manager for American States Insurance and claims adjuster for several insurance companies in the Montgomery area, including American States Insurance and Cigna Insurance.

Miriam loved the Lord and was an active member of the Buck Creek Baptist Church serving as chairman of the Vision Team. She dearly loved her Women’s Sunday School class and cherished every moment with them.

Even with all of these accomplishments, she was most proud of her family, especially her four grandchildren, Nathan, Haley, Morgan and Kendall.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis Winston Foshee of Red Level; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Kelly Foshee of Huntsville, Alabama; and Robin and Edna Foshee of Trussville, Alabama; four grandchildren, Nathan (Katie) Foshee, Haley (Justin) Griggs, Morgan Foshee and Kendall Foshee; one great grandchild, Austin Griggs; and sister and

PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH

Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics

Rt. 1 Box 45J Covington, TX 76636 (254) 874-5868 www.peacockredangus.com Where Quality Cattle are the Rule, Not the Exception!

s” more mmore ore on oon n the ththe e web wweb eb u o m a plainjans.com “f d plainjans.com p lainjans.com ee“fa s o e s” mou s” t mou ht thosre“fa thos in pprin 800-235-6140 8800-235-6140 00-235-6140 tedted prin

rr e p o Rope r Rope R ves j nnss j a n a lo sfrom n s i i glove gglove a : a l l p om: :p frfrom

52 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Your visit is always welcome...

Hope to see you soon!

Rob Brawner

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com

brother-in-law, Norma and J.W. Williamson of Andalusia.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Oglesby and Jewel Bodie Burge, and brother Charles Oglesby Burge, III. James L. Gilroy James L. “Jim” Gilroy, age 88 of Dalton, Nebraska, passed away at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska, on March 22, 2017.

He was buried with military honors.

Jim, the son of Francis Herbert and

Ruth Hazel (Lane) Gilroy, was born December 6, 1928, in Denver, Colorado. He attended school in Denver and graduated from Denver High School.

After graduation he worked as a messenger boy for the Union Pacific Railroad in Denver. He then came to Dalton to assist with his grandparents’ farming operation. He served in the Korean War with the U.S. Army.

He met the love of his life, Rose Ann Bivens, and married in 1956. His lifelong passion was ranching and farming.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Ann of Dalton; daughter, Donna (Calvin) Griess of Sutton; son, Daniel of Alliance, and two grandsons, Todd and

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS

Paul Gilroy of Alliance; and numerous extended family members and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah; daughter-in-law, Laurie; his parents, Francis and Ruth; brother, William; father- and motherin-law, E. Glen and Hilda, one sisterin-law, four brothers-in-law and numerous family and friends. n

Please sumbit member news to media@redangus.org to be included in the next American Red Angus Magazine.

www.nebraskaredangus.com Paul & Milissa Birnie

ADAMS ANGUS RANCH

Quality & Performance Since 1965

610 S. 7th Ave. Broken Bow, NE 68822

Registered Bulls, Heifers and Bred Cows Available

(308) 870-3133 (cell)

Scott C. & Patty Adams • (308) 750-7949 78250 464th Ave • Litchfield, NE 68852

paul@flatwaterredangusgang.com www.flatwaterredangusgang.com

FICK RED ANGUS

RAFTER JX RANCH

Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!

ED

(402) 394-5489

DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910

Registered Red Angus Cattle

Michael & Kathleen Jackson 33070 Shelton Rd. • Ravenna, NE 68869 (308) 467-2366 • Cell (308) 390-3960

www.fickredangus.com Annual Bull Sale Every March

The Sieberts - Kim, Lindy, Samantha & Kendall 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 (402) 723-4376 • Email: sdiamond@telcoweb.net website: sdiamondangus.com

Pieper Red Angus

Rob Brawner

Ross A & Lane Knott

P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726

Red Angus & Composite Seedstock info1@schulerredangus.com Butch & Susan Schuler • (308) 262-0306 Darrell Schuler • (308) 262-0925 7522 Rd 74 • Bridgeport, NE 69336 Red Angus with built-in Performance!

Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347

CHOAT RED ANGUS GENETICS

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060

Scott & Kim Ford (308) 876-2211 Bertrand, NE 68927

www.crossdiamondcattle.com Bartlett & Stapleton Nebraska

Cattle Company St. Edward, NE

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586

Annual Sale in March www.hallpokornyredangus.com

Brad & Paula Pokorny (308) 636-2275

Helen Hall (308) 654-3220

American Red Angus Magazine n May/June 2017 53

SERAA

N

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org

Officers

Rhonda Deist - President - 931-625-2001 - swancreek@tds.net Lowell Morgan - Vice President - 912-754-1445 - morganredangus@windstream.net Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer - 270-836-1651 - michelle@noashconstruction.com

Directors

Johnnie Cundiff - 606-305-6443 • Jim McLean - 770-595-3542 • Jeff Pettit - 270-836-2963 Tom Bell, II - 731-225-2490 • Dr. David Evans - 256-490-7578 Chris B. Holloway - 662-213-1955 • Tim Orr - 731-676-3133

Mercer Farm Registered Red Angus Cattle

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

Sycamore Farm

Darryl & Rhonda, Matthew & James Deist 1780 McDaniel Hollow Rd • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 293-2148 • Email: swancreek@tds.net

Red Angus Cattle

770 Northeast Tammy Ln. • Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 755-4819 • sycamor@atlantic.net

CREEK FARM CF LITTLE Fleckvieh Simmental &

L

Alex Gardner, Farm Manager 2638 Turkey Creek Rd • Starkville, MS 39759 Michael (662) 418-0686 • Alex (662) 769-2577 Fax: (662) 324-7721 • www.littlecreekcattle.com

Red Angus Cattle

Registered Red Angus Commercial Heifers

10320 Hwy. 501 South Forest, MS 39074 Home: 601-789-5896 Office: 601-782-9606 Cell: 601-498-5969

BEATTY FARMS, L.P. Registered Red Angus 2699 New Highway 7 Santa Fe, TN 38482 (931) 682-2658 • (931) 682-3436 FAX beattyfm@bellsouth.net Carl Hollinsworth, Herd Manager (615) 758-7437

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

Whitley Red Angus

Contact Steve at 225.603.8220 or steve@rockingkredangus.com

Joe Tally

Pure Bred & Commercial

Dale & Shonia Parrish, Owners

TYLERTOWN, MS

RockingKRedAngus.com

206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com -Registered Red Angus since 1970 -

1408 Co. Rd. 35 Horton, AL 35980

Breeding Red Angus since 1965!

Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, James Ray & Natalie (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com

54 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

788 Red Belt Rd. • Chickamauga, GA 30707 Randy Garner 423.421.9884 Christa Garner 423.595.2029 RedBeltRedAngus@yahoo.com

Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com

Jarvis Red Angus

12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net

Jim and Alvina Meeks • (864) 682-3900 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 682-2828 Visit our website at bullhillranch.com

Registered Red Angus

300 Pisgah Pike • Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 424-8127 • (931) 424-8227 Fax (931) 424-0319 email: rca@energize.net

National Show Update

by Chessie Mitchell

The National Red Angus Open and Junior Shows will be held at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

National Junior Red Angus Show – Friday, August 18 National Red Angus Open Show – Saturday, August 19 Entry Deadline – July 1 Late Entry Deadline – July 8

Complete entry information is available at www.iowastatefair.org.

Reminder: Be familiar with the Red Angus Show Rules and Regulations.

These rules are available at redangus.org/registration/breeders-guide.

All Red Angus exhibitors must be an adult or junior member of the RAAA or JRA. Complete Red Angus show rules, entry information and a list of national and regional shows are available at redangus.org/calendar/red-angus-shows/information.

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

-C

Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711

(361) 782-2510 • jakolle@tisd.net

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

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017 55

ROBERTSON LINDSAY CATTLE COMPANY REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS AND FEMALES Contact us today for more information!

936-394-5413 H 979-255-1991 C

alexiem@yahoo.com www.robertsonlindsaycattle.com

HUST CHIEF SEQUOYA R336 SEMEN AVAILABLE!

BW –2.3 WW 80 YW 119 MILK 21 Caving Ease with growth, type and super maternal!

Several sale-topping progeny

Reg# 1025756

PRIVATE TREATY BULLS NOW AVAILABLE

Allan Havick • 1225 900th St • Harlan, IA 51537 (712) 235-1225 • rafterh@fmctc.com

1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Auction & Sales Management • Consulting Services • Auction Services • Buy/Sell Cattle for Commercial & Purebred Breeders Call today for a free consultation!

www.pifers.com 877.700.4099

Bryan Gill

Sales Manager 701.730.0134 bigredgenetics@hotmail.com

Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

Area 1 – West Director – Sam Lorenzen OAK RANCH CODY OR BRYNNA DARLING 9530 HAGEMAN RD STE B 369 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312 BANTA RED ANGUS STETSON BANTA 2652 E 900 N ROBERTS, ID 83444 DOUGLAS K. FREELAND 2022 TELFORD RD GRACE, ID 83241 TIMMONS ANGUS ALAN & RHONDA TIMMONS 29498 COACH RD PARMA, ID 83660 ALLEN CATTLE CO. TRAVIS ALLEN 1566 PLAT K RD SUTHERLIN, OR 97479 WESTIN MARTIN PO BOX 3365 ALBANY, OR 97321

ROSSI RANCHES MICHAEL & ANTHONY ROSSI 15604 SE PUETT RD PAULINA, OR 97751 Area 2 – Montana Director – Bruce Ketchum HEART SIX CATTLE CO. DARIN RAY 356 3RD AVE N BIG SANDY, MT 59520 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Kevin Miller CABE CROISSANT 2740 E 125TH CIRCLE THORNTON, CO 80241 MOYE CATTLE CO. KEVIN & SHANNA MOYE PO BOX 1197 ELIZABETH, CO 80107 KALLEIGH ROBERTS 5113 PRONGHORN AVE ELIZABETH, CO 80107 KINLEY ROBERTS 5113 PRONGHORN AVE ELIZABETH, CO 80107 KYLIE ROBERTS 5113 PRONGHORN AVE ELIZABETH, CO 80107 FM RED ANGUS DUDLEY AND MARILYN MACKEY 8466 N US HWY 14-16 GILLETTE, WY 82716 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe LEE RANCH VINCENT AND ALICIA LEE 2900 W ARMIJOAR HOBBS, NM 88242

56 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

BEDELL CATTLE CO. SANDY BEDELL 1426 WINNINGKOF LUCAS, TX 75002

JOHN HANKE 442 LOS RANCHITOS ROAD CAMERON, TX 76520 2 J RED ANGUS TYLER JOHNSON PO BOX 265 NORMANGEE, TX 77871 DOUBLE BAR L LIVESTOCK LES & LISA JONES 8980 CR 310 TERRELL, TX 75161 SHEA MACKEY 112 RIDGEWAY ST COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 ODEN SHOW CATTLE JOHNNY ODEN 15817 HWY 64 WEST TYLER, TX 75704 KINLEE RATHMANN 20905 FM 2192 SLATON, TX 79364 CAYCE RUTLEDGE PO BOX 842 BERTRAM, TX 78605 STUDER RANCH SCOTT & SARAH STUDER 2063 CR 114 BALLINGER, TX 76821 RHONDA WOLZ 5212 CR 236 CALDWELL, TX 77836 Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester BRUCE CALTEAUX 24796 STONEPOINT RD WINONA, MN 55987 CIRCLE E RANCH MELISSA HAGEMANN 31170 STATE HIGHWAY 112 LE SUEUR, MN 56058 NATHAN & GRANT NELSON 30035 CR 19 GLENWOOD, MN 56334 VETTER’S RED ANGUS MARK & SANDY VETTER 19818 COUNTY HWY 32 ROCHERT, MN 56578 DYLAN ENGER 7828 55TH ST NW STANLEY, ND 58784 TRADE WIND RANCH JEFF & ELLY MOE 102 A 60 HWY 1804 TIOGA, ND 58852 BRADEN GRILL 12256 ARGYLE RD HOT SPRINGS, SD 57747

HARTLEY RED ANGUS ADAM & LACI HARTLEY 16671 437TH AVE HENRY, SD 57243

JD CATTLE JEFF & CAREN DAUGHERTY 124 FAIRWAY DRIVE ELK CITY, OK 73644

INDIAN MOUNTAIN FARM TAMMY & DAN COCKERHAM 1314 HWY 28 CENTRE, AL 35960

TATE HARTLEY 16671 437TH AVE HENRY, SD 57243

MORLEY GRIFFITH 37500 GARRETTS LAKE RD SHAWNEE, OK 74804

W&W FARM SHERRI WOOD PO BOX 250 WEDOWEE, AL 36278

BRODIE ROBINSON 16671 437TH AVE HENRY, SD 57243

ASHTON HAWKINS 10801 BEAVER LANE LINDSAY, OK 73052

MITCHELL VANDERWAL PO BOX 111 BRENTFORD, SD 57429

EMMA JO HOLLAND PO BOX 1613 FT. GIBSON, OK 74431

Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison JASE BELTZ 2504 N MERIDIAN CANTON, KS 67428

LANDRY LAYTON 9251 S 4320 RD WELCH, OK 74369

BURNETT LIVESTOCK GILBERT BURNETT 1132 4000 RD EDNA, KS 67342

MILLER ANGUS BRUCE MILLER 341898 E 960 RD CHANDLER, OK 74834

REQUA FAMILY FARM BILL & TONI REQUA 3301 W 125TH ST N SEDGWICK, KS 67135

Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon NORTH WIND FARM ROGER BREAULT PO BOX 209 PUTNAM, CT 06260

DJ REQUA 10918 N 87TH ST W SEDGWICK, KS 67135

BROCK CARTER 5696 E 250 S FRANCISCO, IN 47649

BIG INDIAN CREEK CATTLE CO. CHUCK DRAKE 44465 S 66TH RD WYMORE, NE 68466

LAWRENCE KIRKPATRICK 1032 E 400 N VEEDERSBURG, IN 47987

JAKE EICKHOFF 201 SKYWAY RD LINCOLN, NE 68505 HEAVICAN CATTLE KELLAN HEAVICAN 1748 RD J ROGERS, NE 68659 JACE MILLER 51328 885 RD VERDIGRE, NE 68783 LILLY PEHRSON 57109 873 RD LAUREL, NE 68745 SAMANTHA PEHRSON 57109 873 RD LAUREL, NE 68745 RB ANGUS KEVIN, KURTIS & CODY RASMUSSEN 2368 STATE HWY 14 ALBION, NE 68620 WOBIG RANCH SHANE & HEATHER WOBIG 34573 BEAR CREEK RD MERRIMAN, NE 69218 KEN & MARCIA BADEN 11433 SW PECAN RD LAWTON, OK 73505

M5 AG SERVICES CHRIS MUEGGE 3824 S BINFORD RD CARTHAGE, IN 46115 JOHN COOK 8133 200TH AVE REED CITY, MI 49677 C & S RED ANGUS CLAYTON STULL 38258 52ND AVE PAW PAW, MI 49079 LITTLE CREEK FARM EMILY YOUNG 1171 NINA WOODS RD DANBURY, NC 27016 SARAH CRISMAN 1756 S FORT VALLEY RD FORT VALLEY, VA 22652 AMBER VIANDS 4091 RIDGE RD QUICKSBURG, VA 22849 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott JACKSON BOWEN 725 CO RD 641 RANBURNE, AL 36273

KENNLEY HARDIN 8563 HWY 93 POCAHONTAS, AR 72455 KENDON MCALISTER 3285 HWY 62 EAST GREEN FOREST, AR 72628 ORAN WRIGHT PO BOX 1075 QUITMAN, AR 72131 JIMMY GARDNER 15513 MORRISBRIDGE RD THONOTOSASSA, FL 33592 ROCKHILL RANCH SFG JENNY OR KEN STEWART 2956 SPRINGFIELD RD MARIANNA, FL 32446 ALEX BURKE 156 QUAIL RUN LANE HARDINSBURG, KY 40143 ZACH IMBRUGLIO 3889 LOGANSPORT RD MORGANTOWN, KY 42261 CAMERON ISON 791 POPLAR SPRINGS DR MURRAY, KY 42071 J & J CATTLE CO. HEATH & HAROLD JENNINGS 6450 SODA POINT DR SHREVEPORT, LA 71107 MEGAN MINCEY 10983 LA HWY 1033 DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726 CHASE SMITH 2022 F E SELLERS HWY MONTICELLO, MS 39654 KERI COX 115 SAVANNAH RIDGE TRAIL NE CLEVELAND, TN 37323 7 CEDARS FARM STEVEN GEORGE 2435 SPARTA PIKE LEBANON, TN 37090 TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY AMANDA HOUSER PO BOX 5034 COOKEVILLE, TN 38505 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert GODDARD FARMS MATHEW OR JADA GODDARD 1160 250TH ST NASHUA, IA 50658

DENVER HOSKINS 434 280TH ST OGDEN, IA 50212 SHY 5 SIMMENTALS AUSTIN SORENSEN 123 N 5TH AVE VILLISCA, IA 50864 CHASE SYPERSMA 2751 140TH ST MOVILLE, IA 51039 ALEX WILSON 1007 E AVE OGDEN, IA 50212 JOHN CULIBERK 5 CAMBRIDGE CT GRANITE CITY, IL 62040 HENRY KIBILKA 101 E OTTAWA ST TROY GROVE, IL 61372 KATHERINE SMITH 8796 ROUTE 166 CREAL SPRINGS, IL 62922 MARA TURNER 2496 CR 250E MAHOMET, IL 61853 NICHOLAS ANDREWS 1001 S PICKWICK SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 KAILEEN DOHRMAN 19509 165TH RD MARSHALL, MO 65340 MARTENSEN CATTLE LLC RICK AND WILLIAM MARTENSEN 11609 HWY D VERSAILLES, MO 65084 VERDANT PASTURES FARM AARON HOLDT W 3284 HOFA PARK RD PULASKI, WI 54162 CONEY CREEK FARM JACQUELINE MALLAK 3567 S TAYLOR AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53207 CALLA VILLE DAIRY MEINE OTTEN E10290 BUNTING RD OSSEO, WI 54758 KLS FARM KEVIN & KODY STORK 626 E 3RD ST NEW RICHMOND, WI 54017 International RSL RED ANGUS ROBERT & SHARON LAYCOCK PO BOX 1450 BATTLEFORD, SK S0M 0E0

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017 57

Building Better Beef Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

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

A

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

NG

ELO

CATTLE COMP AN

www.fischerredangus.com

88 Redland Ranch Ln • Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net • www.redlandredangus.com

Bob & Rita Dige

Y

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

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

Visit our website for more informaion, sales and events!

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

MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION RED ANGUS ANGUS RANCH RANCH RED

Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March (701) 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 34 mi.(701) SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 34 mi.

SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 42 mi.

N Beach, ND 192 ND Hwy 16 N 42 Mark mi. N118 Beach, 192 ND MT Hwy59270 16 N Mile HwyND 16 Sidney, 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

58 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

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

RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179

LUCHT RED ANGUS ML

Bozeman, MT • 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com

ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS

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 -

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: Chris Pierce - Molt, MT - MTRAASecretary@gmail.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 ■ May/June 2017 59

AREA 1 - West

SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

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

RED

ANGUS

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

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

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 65

Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Bruce Ketchum, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 58-59

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Kevin Miller, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”

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

Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman

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

www.solidrockredangus.com

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 55 Kyley DeVoe, Director

AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director

RED ANGUS

FLATIRON RED ANGUS

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

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Cory & Katy Johnson

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

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

HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

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

60

www.smithredangus.com

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

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

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

LAZY J BAR

JI

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Scott Farm Red Angus

GJ

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

AREA 2 Montana

"We Breed Excitement"

The Olsons

S

2017 Breeder Directory

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

$275 per year!

Get Your Breeder Directory ad for only Jared, Lacey, Paisley & Cooper 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

Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

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 53 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 63 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

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

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

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

AREA 7 - Northeast

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

John Langdon, Director

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

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 65

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

Alva, Oklahoma

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Tom Karr

WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS

MCMURPHY FARMS

Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 54

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

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

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

61

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Always With the Best Cattleâ&#x20AC;ŚAlwaysâ&#x20AC;?

Paul Hildreth, President â&#x20AC;˘ (815) 482-3742 Bill Embry, Vice President â&#x20AC;˘ (309) 264-3192 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer â&#x20AC;˘ (217) 369-0466

DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

Foreign Breeders

Joel Birdwell

â&#x20AC;˘ Sale Management â&#x20AC;˘ Auctioneer â&#x20AC;˘ Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 â&#x20AC;˘ deichman@mtintouch.net

Auctioneer

HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058

MORE BULL POWER BREEDER TO BREEDER GENETIC SERVICES

1-866-867-4436

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

www.ORI genbeef.org CANADIAN RED ANGUS PROMOTION SOCIETY

P.O. Box 39075 â&#x20AC;˘ Lakewood Common Saskatoon, SK CA S7V 0A9 306.227-2992 â&#x20AC;˘ Fx 306.373.3515

CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANGUS MAGAZINE

Box 177 â&#x20AC;˘ Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

Sales & Services

CK Sonny Booth - Auctioneer -

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

62

6RXWK (DVW RI %LOOLQJV 0RQWDQD Â&#x2021; , ([LW :HVW $UURZ &UHHN Â&#x2021; +XQWOH\ 07

Auctioneer â&#x20AC;˘ Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973

www.redcows.net www.redcows.net

Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

Bryan Gill Sales Manager 701.730.0134 bigredgenetics@hotmail.com 1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

Custom Semen Services

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Ozarksâ&#x20AC;?

Professional collection & processing of semen CSS approved facility â&#x20AC;˘ Individualized bull care Worldwide semen shipping â&#x20AC;˘ Monitored semen storage 8 miles east of Springfield, MO 1 mile north of I-44 at Exit #88 8134 E. State Hwy. C, Strafford, MO 65757

American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

JJus ustin B. SSttouutt

AU AUCTION UCTION CTION SSER ERVICE VICE

23724 W. W. 87th Terrace . Lenexa, KS 66227

(913) 645--5136 jbs5356@hotmail. tmail.com 0DDNLLQJ \RXU 0DNL 0 \RXU SU SURRJUD UUDP DP VVWUR WUR WU URQJ QJHHU U RRQH U QH VDOHOH DDWW D WLWWLPH LPH LP

Angus Plus Breeders

Pool Ranch

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

www.poolranch.com

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

Red Angus

$275

Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

Get Your ARA Breeder Directory ad for only

per year!

Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

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

FLC

Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

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

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

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

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

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!

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

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”

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

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”

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

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017 63

Calendar of Events June

26 Dunlouise Angus, Angus, Scotland 19-24 NAJRAE, Stillwater, OK 28 - July 2 JRA Round-Up, Sioux Falls, SD, and Sioux Center, IA

July 1 1 8

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for July/August ARA Magazine National Show Entry Deadline National Show Late Entry Deadline

August 1 18 19 20

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for September ARA Magazine National Junior Red Angus Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA National Red Angus Open Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA Calving Book Custom Cover Order Deadline

September 1 13-15

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October ARA Magazine National Red Angus Convention, Colorado Springs, CO

Visit RedAngus.org for an extended list of sales and events.

Stake Your Claim!

Advertising Reservation Deadline: July 1st Contact Kevin LeMaster â&#x20AC;˘ kevin@redangus.org 64 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; May/June 2017

Missouri Red Angus Association

Balancing Performance with Maternal Mike and Stephanie Smith

Route 61 Box 851 Cabool, MO 65689 417-962-0181 kmassey.moredangus@gmail.com www.missouriredangus.com

Columbia, MO 573-881-0395 • 573-449-1809

SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

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

Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com

"As Good as the Best, Better than the Rest"

McPhee Red Angus

Ken & Brenda Keesaman

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

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 to THE WEST! In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...

www.northwestredangus.com www.calnevredangus.org

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

American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 65

Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co ............................55 5L Red Angus ......................................59 9 MIle Ranch ........................................15 ABS Global ..........................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Adams Angus Ranch............................53 Andras Stock Farm ..............................66 Angelo Cattle Company .......................58 Angus World ........................................62 Atkinson Reds ......................................54 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................76 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................65 Bar C Red Angus..................................55 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........60 Basel Red Angus..................................61 Beatty Farms .......................................54 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,62 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................53 Birdwell, James ....................................62 Birdwell, Joel ........................................61 Birnie Red Angus..................................53 Bola Red Angus ..............................55,56 Booth, CK Sonny..................................62 Bovine Elite ..........................................27 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................59 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................16,60 Brown, RA ............................................55 Brylor Ranch ........................................62 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................22 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................54 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................52,53 C-T ..................................................47,59 Campbell Red Angus............................60 Canadian RA Promotion Society ..........62 Cattle Visions ......................................21 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................61 Chappell Red Angus ............................61 Chiefline Red Angus ............................55 Christensen Red Angus........................59 Choat Cattle Co....................................53 Cinco Ranch....................................36,37 Clark Cattle Services............................62 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................12 Country Acres Farm ............................61 Croissant Red Angus............................60 Cross Diamond................................53,67

336 490th Ave. Searsboro, Iowa 50242

Crossroads Cattle Company ................61 Crump Red Angus ................................60 D&D Cattle Co .....................................53 DK Red Angus......................................60 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........62 Diamond H ..........................................63 Double Eagle Ranch ............................65 Double Tree Red Angus ......................58 Elmwood Fields ....................................61 Faylor Red Angus ................................63 Feddes Red Angus ..............................47 Fick Red Angus ....................................53 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................58 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................63 Flat Creek Farms..................................54 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................60 Forster Red Angus ..............................60 Fritz Red Angus....................................59 Genex/CRI ......................................62,68 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................54 Gilchrist ................................................62 Gill Red Angus......................................25 Glacier Red Angus ..............................58 Green Mountain Red Angus ............28,58 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................55 H & F Red Angus .................................63 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,55 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................53 Harbin Red Angus ...............................59 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................63 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................61 Hoft Red Angus ...................................59 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................53 Illinois Red Angus Association..............61 JST Red Angus ....................................65 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................60 James Red Angus ................................66 Janssen Red Angus ............................63 Jacobs, Roger ......................................62 Jarvis Red Angus ................................54 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................61 Karr Farms ..........................................61 KK Farms ............................................65 King’s Farm ..........................................23 Klompien Red Angus............................59 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................63 Koenig Ranch Reds ............................58

JoAnn James (641) 593-6526 Fax (641) 593-6646

66 American Red Angus Magazine ■ May/June 2017

Kolle Red Angus ..................................55 Kravig Red Angus ................................60 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................65 Laubach Red Angus ............................58 Lautenschlager & Sons ........................65 Lazy J Bar ............................................60 Leland Red Angus ..........................17,58 Little Creek Farm..................................54 Lodoen Cattle ..................................40,41 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................61 Loosli Red Angus ................................65 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................65 Lucht Red Angus .................................59 Ludvigson ............................................19 MARS Red Angus ................................59 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................65 McLean Red Angus ..............................54 McMurphy Farms. ................................61 McPhee Red Angus..............................65 Meado-West Farms..............................61 Mees Ranch ........................................58 Mercer Farm ........................................54 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................60 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................59 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................60 Morris/Box Ranch ................................55 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,63 Namken Red Angus ........................22,61 North Santiam Red Angus....................65 OHR ....................................................60 Oak Ridge Farms ................................61 ORIgen ................................................62 Osborn Red Angus ..............................54 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................65 Peacock Red Angus ............................52 Pelton Red Angus.................................63 Pieper Red Angus ..........................35,53 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............56,62 Plain Jan’s ............................................52 Pool Ranch...........................................62 Quality Genetics ..................................59 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................65 RAAA Convention ................................39 RCR Promotions ..................................54 Rafter H Ranch ....................................56 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................53 Ramsdale Reds ...................................55

Red Angus Foundation ........................67 Red Angus Society of Australia ............62 Redland Red Angus ............................58 Red Belt Red Angus ............................54 Red Cow Relocators ............................62 Red Fork Red Angus ............................58 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................63 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............56 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................63 Rocking K Ranch..................................54 Rouse Red Angus ................................61 SSS Red Angus....................................49 S Diamond Angus ................................53 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................53 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................59 Schuler Red Angus ..............................53 Schumacher Trust ................................63 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................60 Semex ..................................................33 Sheaman Ranch ..................................76 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................60 Shoal Creek..........................................65 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................60 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................60 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ..........................60 Southeast Red Angus Association .......54 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................65 Stout, Justin..........................................62 Strauss Free Raised ............................64 Sun River..............................................58 Sutherlin Farms ....................................58 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................54 Sycamore Farm....................................54 Tally Farms ..........................................58 Thunder Grove Angus ..........................61 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................54 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................55 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valentine Farms ..................................61 Valnes Red Angus ................................60 Wedel Red Angus ................................63 Westphal Red Angus............................59 Whitley Red Angus ..............................54 Willows Farm Company ......................65 Windrush Farm ....................................65 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................65 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............61

Andras

Stock Farm

Visit us online at www.andrasstockfarm.com or find us on Facebook.

Steve: 217-473-2320 • Will: 217-473-2355 P.O. Box 71 • Manchester, IL 62663 email: andras@irtc.net

Bulls? Semen?

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to provide all your sire needs.

Contact us today for more information on our

Private Treaty Bulls and

Select Semen!

Bulls Bred FORD TOUGH!

Scott & Kim Ford

(308) 876-2211 72862 C Road â&#x20AC;˘Bertrand, NE 68927

www.crossdiamondcattle.com

NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PA I D LUBBOCK TX PERMIT #49

Red Angus Association of America 4201 N. Interstate 35 Denton, Texas 76207

Reaching over 10,000 Red Angus Buyers every issue!

Put Some Profit in your Program 3 Elite Indexes

3 Big-time CED 3 Phenotypic Excellence 3 Stayability & Growth

1AR00957 H2R PROFITBUILDER B403

PROFITBUILDER

Reg#: 1683223

LSF Takeover 9943W x Beckton Nebula P P707 HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

YG

CW

REA

FAT

212

55

1%

1%

14 .37

-4.0 .56

74 .45

122 .43

24 .28

1 .04

10 .24

5 .39

20 .39

1.08 .30

0.05 .24

37 .37

0.30 .24

0.010 .26

888.333.1783 // www.crinet.com © 2017 Genex Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved.

A-15194-17

5%

20%

15%

10%

1%

1%

20%

25%