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Board Commentary Association Commentary Marketing Update Value-Added Tagging Program Builds Producer Pocketbooks Member Services Bulletin Which Genomic Panel Should You Use? Selling Program Cattle Requires the Right Ingredients JRA Update Member News New Members

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by Johnny Rogers, RAAA President

Building a Winning Team By the time you read this, college football season will have started and everyone will have some idea of how their team will fare. Expectations are always high at the first kick-off, the first few series or maybe even the first few games. Then reality sets in and we start talking about adjustments that should be made and how things will be better next season. Building a successful sports team is very complex. Recruiting talented players and developing them to their potential is very important. However, winning programs have more than talent. They develop a culture that is committed to excellence with clear communication of team goals throughout the program. Coaches, players and staff care about the team and its individual members, and they hold each other accountable for their performance. Winning games is a by-product of developing this culture and many of these principles can be used on our farms and ranches. RAAA CEO Tom Brink asked our staff to read “The Power of a Positive Team” by Jon Gordon and he shared a copy with me. The book is very readable and provides useful information as we build our farm and ranch businesses. The Right People Many have heard the phrase “getting the right people on the bus” when talking about constructing teams. As farmers and ranchers, we need to know a little about a whole lot of things because our businesses are so complex. We simply cannot be experts in every field. So, it is important that we surround ourselves with people who can complement our abilities to place our programs in a better position. Your veterinarian, nutritionist, lender, accountant and seedstock supplier are examples of key members of your farm or ranch team. However, the knowledge they possess does not automatically make them a good fit for your team.

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Legendary football coach Lou Holtz advised asking three questions when considering adding a person to your team: 1) Can I trust them? 2) Do they care about me? 3) Are they committed to excellence? These are very simple questions and if you cannot answer “yes” to all three, then that person is not a good fit. If the candidate passes these questions, then further exploration into their abilities has merit. In some cases, team members will become difficult to work with and inhibit team function. Jon Gordon calls them “energy vampires” because they drain the team’s energy. Communicating with these members can often bring them back to a more positive state and allow them to contribute to the team. In some circumstances it is best for all parties to recognize when the individual should leave the team. This can be done positively and leads to better outcomes for the team and the individual. Communication Effective communication is vital for developing a great team culture. Good communication starts with allocating time and eliminating distractions. In today’s business environment this is difficult but critical to building our team. An open discussion about team objectives and the responsibility of each member will establish a game plan – or vision – for the future. Everyone should be given time to express their concerns and offer ideas.

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Board Commentary Unfortunately, not everyone’s suggestions can be used in the final plan, but it is still important that all prospects are fully explored before the team moves forward.

Great farm and ranch teams will be populated by people who understand the operation’s goals and objectives. A culture will be developed that fosters open communication and an individual’s understanding of their responsibilities and how their contribution helps the team. Difficult conversations are embraced, not avoided, because mutual respect among teammates has been built and constructive criticism is expected and appreciated.

It should be noted that effective communication is not always pretty, and discussions can, and should, become quite heated. Difficult conversations are of great importance and it is in these moments that outstanding teams are created. These stressful moments will build team unity as members better understand each other and their roles. The bond between teammates motivates individuals to perform at a very high level, not to fulfill their own goals but rather to help the team and to not disappoint their teammates. Each member becomes accountable to each other and through communication will encourage and critic their

fellow members. This propels teams to greater heights because everyone trusts each other and the mission.

We have a great team at RAAA and it has led us to a “winning record.” RAAA continues to grow and improve the products and services we offer the commercial beef industry. If you are currently using Red Angus genetics, we appreciate you for allowing us to be on your team. If you are interested in learning more about Red Angus and how we can contribute to your operation, please contact us. ■

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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Discussing Value-Creating Traits in Red Angus Steers Between 60% and 80% of most commercial calf crops end up going to the feedlot, with the balance being replacement heifers or other heifers sold for breeding purposes. This reality makes it important that cow-calf producers understand what traits create value for cattle feeders. The more your farm or ranch’s calves fulfill the needs of feedlots, the more money they are likely to pay you on sale day. Better feeding calves equals a bigger calf check, even though high-end calves may need third-party verification to obtain the marketplace recognition they deserve. For a window into the value-creation process post-weaning, let’s evaluate the top and bottom end of a group of 70 high-percentage Red Angus steers raised in Colorado and finished at a feedlot in Kansas. Table 1 compares the most valuable 15 head in this group versus the bottom, lowest valued 15 steers. These steers were all part of the same calf crop and were managed the same from birth to harvest and priced on the same U.S. Premium Beef grid. First, notice the HUGE difference in value per head between the top and bottom steers. With a $306 per head higher

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As the data is analyzed, the largest distinguishing trait turned out to be average daily gain (ADG) and carcass weight. Top steers gained much better than their lower value contemporaries, packing on 0.92 pounds per day more on a live weight basis. This gave them big advantage in carcass weight (+156 pounds), which translated into a big advantage in dollars. Yes, pounds matter and the market still pays up for pounds. Health should also be identified as a key factor in the feedlot value creation process. Morbidity was undoubtedly part of the reason the lower end steers gained so poorly and produced unacceptably light carcasses.

Table 1. Trait Differences in Red Angus Steers

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value ($1,675 versus $1,369), the top steers did what we wish every steer we raise would do. They gained and graded well, plus they had slightly less external fat and were likely healthier throughout their time in the feedlot.

Top 15

Bottom 15

Difference

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3.49

2.57

0.92

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220

217

Carcass Weight (lbs.)

927

771

156

Marbling Score

490

484

Ribeye Area (sq. in.)

13.9

11.8

2.0

Back Fat (in.)

0.62

0.68

-0.06

$1,675

$1,369

$306

Value per Head * Live weight basis.

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Association Commentary The average placement weight on the low-value steers was 653 pounds and their live weight at harvest was only 1,210 pounds, which is unimpressive even for heifers. My best guess is that both poor health and weaker growth genetics played a role in the sorry feedlot gains exhibited by these bottom-end steers. Conversely, the top steers were likely healthier and had better growth genetics. Marbling is typically the second most important value-creating and hence value-differentiating trait when comparing best to worst. However, both the top and bottom steers in this group (as well as those in between) produced favorably marbled beef carcasses. An average score in the upper 400s, which both achieved, is only a few marbling score points from the magic number, 500, the score that breaks into the upper 2/3 Choice range. The Colorado rancher who bred and raised these

steers must have selected positively for marbling. He’s been successful too, as evidenced by the carcass results shown here. Larger ribeye areas were readily apparent in the top-value steers (2.0 square inches larger), which would generally be positive from a red meat yield and yield grade premium standpoint. The situation here is a little different, however, because the top-valued steers were not necessarily more muscular when adjusting for their larger carcass size. Ribeye area per 100 pounds of carcass weight was near even. Back fat is worth a mention as part of this discussion, because it is sometimes an important value-differentiating trait. Fat can be managed fairly effectively in the feedlot (though never to perfection). Sorting is a useful tool in managing fat endpoints, heavies and yield grade, and is practiced by many feed-

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lots who sell on grids. There was not a statistical difference in back fat between the top and bottom value carcasses evaluated here, though the top-value steers did have numerically less fat. A worthy question, if these were your steers, is what would you do to make them better in the future? Marbling should probably remain an area of moderate emphasis, though it’s more a strength than weakness in this herd already. Muscling seems acceptable, so anything beyond mild positive selection for larger ribeye areas might be unwarranted. Growth and health, on the other hand, should be focused on and improved in the coming years. Figuring out how to bolster growth rates in the bottom portion of the calf crop is critical to making the overall calf crop more valuable in the future. Calf health, though sometimes hard to control, must also be at the top of the list. ■

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ME -8 .35 15

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Marketing Update by Katie Ochsner, Commercial Marketing Coordinator

Commercial Marketing Programs Achieve Record Heights A Milestone in Tag Enrollments The Red Angus’ flagship Feeder Calf Certification Program blew past last year’s record enrollments to meet a significant milestone this fiscal year. The marketing team celebrated as annual enrollments reached a groundbreaking 200,000 in May, but the growth didn’t stop there. FCCP and Allied Access enrollments continued to roll in through the end of the fiscal year as producers added value to 10,000 additional head, bringing the final enrollment numbers for 2018-19 to 210,300 head – over 8% growth from year prior. Producers who enroll in Red Angus tagging programs are taking the step from simply selling their calves, to marketing them. In the past five years alone, the FCCP has returned significant premiums to producers who take that extra step. University research shows a $2.98 per-hundredweight premium on average for calves enrolled in the FCCP versus Red Angus-sired calves not enrolled. Tag the Ladies! Year after year there seems to be more steers than heifers enrolled in FCCP and Allied Access. However, the marketing team highly encourages tagging the entire calf

crop - including heifer calves - especially in light of recent data reported through a study conducted by Kansas State University utilizing Superior Livestock Auction data for 2010 through 2018. Considering only heifers, the study compared calves enrolled in the FCCP versus those that were Red Angus-sired but had not been enrolled. The study revealed an astonishing $5 per hundredweight premium on average for heifer calves wearing the tag – money that would have been left on the table had those producers chosen not to enroll the females! On 600-pound heifer calves that equates to a $30 premium per head, so remember to tag the ladies! Red Angus Feeder Calf Sales Sale barns across the nation are recognizing the value of gathering a large volume of high-quality, FCCP-tagged calves to be marketed on the same day. In 2018, the number of special FCCP fall calf sales grew by 21% to a record 40 sales across the nation. These sales are highly attractive to focused cattle buyers searching for a large volume of consistent, high-quality calves backed by verification. FCCP customers who market calves through their local auction barn are encouraged to determine the date of their local sale barn’s special FCCP sale and market their

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calves on that day. The Commercial Marketing team provides support for barns hosting an annual sale and can help initiate a special sale for barns wishing to start. Demand by Feeders and Packers Accelerates Perhaps the most exciting development in Red Angus commercial marketing over the past year has been the notable increase in demand for Red Angus-influenced cattle by feeders and packers. With the increased consumer demand for cattle backed by verification, the ready supply of Red Angus cattle verified through FCCP has become very attractive to packers and feeders across the country. Throughout the year, the demand for NonHormone Treated Cattle (NHTC) and Global Animal Partnership (GAP)-qualified cattle has also sky-rocketed, making FCCP-tagged calves with these additional verifications the most highly sought after. Last fall, Red Angus entered an agreement with IMI Global to provide convenient access for FCCP customers wishing to attach additional verifications to their calf crop. FCCP and Allied Access tags can now be used as the identifier for both Red Angus and IMI Global programs. Cattle enrolled in several addedvalue programs attract the most attention at auction time from competing bidders. For more details on feeders and buyers actively seeking Red Angus cattle, visit RedAngus.org and see ‘Added Value Options’ under the Marketing tab. ■

Contact Phone Billy Bushelle (218)694-3701 Greg Arendt (402)376-3611 Jack Hunter (308)665-2220 Lex Madden (307)532-3333 Greg Arendt (402)376-3611 Jack Hunter (308)665-2220 Jason Anderberg (800)658-3598 Greg Arendt (402)376-3611 Jack Hunter (308)665-2220 Thor Roseth (605)859-2577 Iva Murch (406)228-9306 Dwayne Mays (308)284-2071 Greg Kerry (785)483-2961 Ty Thompson/Bill Cook (406)245-4151 Frank Seidel (785)222-2586 Justin Tupper (800)249-1995 Glen Gaikowski (605)225-3272 Billy Bushelle (218)694-3701 Trent Stewart (541)475-3851 Greg May (609)574-0719 Peter Jeffries (402)262-8800 Billy Bushelle (218)694-3701 Ty Thompson/Bill Cook (406)245-4151 Billy Bushelle (218)694-3701 Ed Kiminau (402)773-4484 Steve Pieper (217)774-3939

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Value-Added Tagging Program Builds Producer Pocketbooks by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Director of Communications Value-added programs are on the rise in the beef industry as input costs increase and margins remain tight. Enterprising beef producers are exploring new ways to improve their return on investment and open doors to new marketing avenues. The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program, the oldest tagging program in the industry, is expanding and helping more producers than ever before earn premiums on their calves. In fact, during the 2018-19 fiscal year, more than 210,000 calves were enrolled in the FCCP; a testament to the program’s growing popularity and proven track record of returning dollars to producers’ pockets. “The value of FCCP to commercial ranchers across the country has been nothing short of tremendous. The success we have seen in the number of calves enrolled in the past fiscal year directly correlates to the program’s creation of extra dollars for Red Angus-influenced calf crops,” said Chessie Mitchell, RAAA tag programs coordinator.

Tom Brink, RAAA CEO, added, “What we’re most excited about is how this program is generating a solid return for commercial cattle producers, and that is evident by the growing number of ranchers who utilize FCCP to expand their marketing options and improve their bottom line.” The FCCP combines three important components into a single value-added program: genetics, source and age verification. Red Angus producers recognize the value of the yellow FCCP tag and continue to see market-topping premiums for a minimal investment by enrolling their Red Angus-sired calves. The 99-cent tag returns, on average, a $2.98-per-hundredweight premium, which equates to nearly $18 on a 600-pound feeder calf and more than $1,400 on a truckload of tagged calves. Compound that figure in terms of truckloads of calves, and beef producers are quick to realize the value of verified Red Angus genetics. Producers who enroll in the FCCP are able to capital-

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ize on demand from feedlots and packers to fill various Angus product lines. FCCP was first established in 1995 and to date, nearly 2.75 million head of Red Angus-influenced calves have worn the profitable yellow tag. Despite the program’s age, several innovative changes were made during the past year, including an EID-only option and China-export eligibility. To enroll, producers must answer a few breeding and management questions such as, verifying traceability to at least 50 percent Red Angus breed influence, to enroll in the program and can do so by contacting Mitchell at 940-226-4762. ■

For more information on Red Angus marketing programs and the FCCP, please visit RedAngus.org.

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Member Services Bulletin New Direct Line to All Your Association Needs Toni Scanga joined the Red Angus team in mid-July as the new receptionist. Toni brings a pronounced skill set to the team and has already become an asset, contributing years of customer-service experience to the position. She has been involved in the animal industry and knows how to best accommodate customers’ needs. She will not only be the friendly voice of the office but will help with other day-to-day responsibilities. Toni stated, “I like that I am not only able to learn about Red Angus but help and work with the great people and staff that make up this Association. I feel that my experience in both the animal industry and management field will help me with customer service and teamwork to assist in each of the different departments of RAAA.” Halla Pfeiff, director of office operations, said, “It is only a matter of time and Toni will be ready to take on additional tasks for the registration and DNA departments.” Welcome to the team, Toni!

Key Data Submission Points:

Report 2019 spring-born calves to comply with Total Herd Reporting Members must report data in four areas to register a calf. 1. Sire and dam registration number – must have at least one registered parent 2. Birth date • Birth weight is strongly suggested 3. Weaning weight and date • Cow weights and body condition score at the time of weaning are productive data points to record as well. Body condition score should be expressed on a scale of 1-9 (thin-fat) 4. Other (mating, sex, twin, color, horn, polled, scurred, flush date (if applicable), registration status (R = Registered, C = Compute, I = Incomplete) All data can be submitted through REDSPro. The downloadable and printable Registration Application form is also available at redangus.org/herd-management for manual submission. This form includes areas for all required and optional data points, and reason and disposal codes. Members can review the Registration Application Key, found on the same webpage, for data code descriptions.

Have you met all DNA requirements on your cattle? If an animal has a Z or U status instead of R, C or I, submit a DNA sample on the parent or offspring that needs testing. Z – Sire and/or dam not on file for parentage U – Genetic defects present in pedigree (see full rule) If you are unsure which animal needs to be tested, staff can help. Frequently Asked Registration Questions What is ineligible white? White hair and white hide/skin on the underline in front of the navel scar, on legs or above the underline are considered ineligible for Category 1A or 1B. Exception: Birthmarks are not grounds for ineligibility for registration in Category 1A or 1B. Birthmarks may have white or black hair color but do not include white skin/hide color. Can a sire or dam registered with another breed association be used as the parent? Yes, however a pedigree for this animal

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THR Deadlines July – Past Due • Fall Herd Inventory Requested August – Past Due • Spring Birth and Weaning Requested • Fall No-Progeny Report Requested • Spring Heifer Exposure Due September • Fall Herd Inventory Due • Fall No-Progeny Due October • Fall Inactivations November • Fall Heifer Exposure Requested

from the other breed will need to be submitted for proper pedigree documentation at the RAAA. Can I list multiple sires? Yes, the database can hold up to 10 sires per animal for breeding groups with multiple sires. What documentation is needed for an embryo transfer calf? The date the cow was flushed and the donor dam’s registration number. Who can register an animal? Only the owner of the dam at the time of calving can register the offspring of a cow. Does the birthdate of my calf designate or move my dam seasons? No, the member has to provide a reason code to move a female to a different calving season. Does the animal have to be tattooed, or can it just carry a visual tag? Yes, it must be tattooed with both the herd prefix and animal ID number issued on the registration paper.

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Member Services Bulletin When will a registration paper be sent? Normally, a paper will be printed and mailed the following business day after registration is completed in REDSPro. How do I know if I have reported calves for all of my females? The Dam Summary Report is viewable under ‘My Reports’ to determine which cows have had data reported. Why is my 1A or 1B animal now at Category 2? Normally, the animal is missing a weaning date and weight. Once this is submitted the animal will move back to a 1A/1B category. I can't submit my job because it says I have an error, but it will not tell me what the error is? In the job, click the Errors tab to view the error. The red arrow next to the animal on the left-hand side indicates an error.

View Section C Registration Requirements in the RAAA Rules and Regulations for further information or contact the registration department for clarification. Convention

Join us for the Commercial Cattlemen Symposium, Women’s Symposium and National Convention in Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. 11-13. View the full agenda in the July/August Edition of ARA or online at redangus.org/sales-and-events/nationalconvention.

New Member Orientation Sept. 25, 11 a.m. MDT New Member Orientation is an educational webinar delivered by staff to help members learn and refresh about the Association. The next orientation is Sept. 25, at 11 MDT. Join us via webinar for an hour presentation covering topics from registrations, herd inventories, tagging programs, marketing team highlights and more. The preferred way of join the presentation is on your computer to view the visuals. Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/ 1490254772 Members can also call in by dialing +1 (773) 231-9226 (US Toll); Meeting ID: 149-025-4772

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GENERATIONS. That’s Why You Need LongRange®(eprinomectin) For Up To 150 Days Of Parasite Control.1 Bloodlines. You’re as proud of yours as you are of theirs. But if you used a short-term dewormer like Cydectin® (moxidectin) or Dectomax® (doramectin), you may not have been doing your genetics justice. That’s because your cows and heifers were probably reinfected with parasites just halfway through the grazing season – right when they need to gain weight to breed back and give milk.

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theLONGRANGElook.com Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Warnings and Precautions: For use in cattle only, not for use in humans or other animal species. Keep out of reach of children. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur; these reactions have disappeared without treatment. Not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Do not underdose. Do not treat within 48 days of slaughter.

Available in 500 mL, 250 mL and 100 mL bottles. Administer subcutaneously at 1 mL/110 lbs.

Dependent upon parasite species, as referenced in FOI summary and LONGRANGE product label. Results based on actual on-farm comparative demonstration. Individual herd results may vary. Data on file at Boehringer-Ingelheim. Consult with your veterinarian to discuss expectations for your operation. Merial is now part of Boehringer Ingelheim. LongRange and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks of Merial. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. BOV-1127-ANTH0418 1 2

Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide 5% Sterile Solution NADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injection For the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent Effectiveness CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. INDICATIONS FOR USE LONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is effective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4 Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 Haemonchus placei – Adults Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Ostertagia lyrata – Adults

Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults

Grubs Hypoderma bovis

Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 Mites Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis Parasites Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum Cooperia oncophora Cooperia punctata Haemonchus placei Oesophagostomum radiatum Ostertagia lyrata Ostertagia ostertagi Trichostrongylus axei Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus

Durations of Persistent Effectiveness 150 days 100 days 100 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 100 days 150 days

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions The product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only.This product should not be used in other animal species. When to Treat Cattle with Grubs LONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season. Environmental Hazards Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios. Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extendedrelease anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program. TARGET ANIMAL SAFETY Clinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves. Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age. STORAGE Store at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light. Made in Canada. Manufactured for Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA, USA. The Cattle Head Logo and LONGRANGE are registered trademarks of Merial, Inc. ©2015 Merial, Inc. All rights reserved. 1050-2889-06, Rev. 2/2015, 8LON016C

Which Genomic Panel Should You Use? The value of accurate information and its usability in calculating EPDs has driven the acceptance and diversity of genomic DNA testing.

At no other point in history has it been viable to collect a sample on a newborn calf and, for around $40, increase the accuracy of that animal’s EPDs, equal to adding 15 to 25 progeny records for some traits. While this technology is valuable, it will never replace the necessity of collecting phenotypic records. Genomic testing of young animals is unmatched in its ability to help make culling and mating decisions earlier in life. However, high-accuracy EPD estimates long-term are achieved by consistent progeny testing and data submission. In order to complete a genomic test, the animal must be registered (have a RAAA registration number) in the RAAA system, at the time of sample submission. The RAAA currently offers three genomic testing options available through Neogen, known as GeneSeek Genomic Profilers. All GGP panels include parentage, to meet RAAA ‘on file’ requirements or verify the parents of the animal, as well as, the genomic enhancement of the animal’s EPDs. The panels do differ in density and the availability of add-on defects (see chart below). The increase in density of the LD and HD allows for some defects and traits, additional to OS and MA, to be pulled from the panel without retesting the sample and at a discounted price. If any defects are desired, the

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GGP-LD is the minimum genomic test that can be ran. RAAA recommends that any AI sire or donor dam be ran on the GGP-HD. An animal that you expect to use extensively or over a longer period of time should be ran on the GGP-LD. Animals that do not need genetic defect testing can be ran on the GGPULD. If you have Red Angus females that cannot and will not be registered, but you would like to obtain genetic information on them, the Red Navigator commercial female test can be completed.

If the question is either to run more animals on a lower density or fewer animals on a higher density, it would always be better to test more animals on a lower density. Additionally, if finances allow, it is always better to capture a higher density genotype on an animal. If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact the RAAA DNA Department at dna@redangus.org or by calling 940387-3502, Ext. 8. ■

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November 2019

Selling 150 Red Angus Bulls

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Dakota Bull Sale February 2020

Selling 100 Red Angus & Red Hybred Bulls

Schmidt Development Center • Center, North Dakota • 1 PM CST

Western Classic Bull Sale 5L Independence 560-298Y One of the breed leading bulls for Herdbuilder Index, Calving Ease and Marbling from one of the best cow families in the breed!

February 2020

Selling 100 Red Angus Bulls

Symons Development Center • Madras, Oregon • 1 PM PST

Spring Ozark Bull Sale March 2020

Selling 125 Red Angus Bulls

Green Springs Development Center • Nevada, Missouri • 1 PM CST

Spring Herdbuilder Sale LSF RHO Titonka Z721 The Breed's leader for feed efficiency as well as one of the best outcross sires that combines calving ease and growth in a great package!

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April 2020

Selling 250 Red Angus and Red Hybred Bulls

Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1PM MST

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Perlich Auction Mart

LETHBRIDGE, AB

Pure Beef Genetics Mike Marlow (405) 880-0108 Mmarlow@purebeefgenetics.com

Garrett Knebel (219) 508-2657 Garrett.knebel@okstate.edu

Optimal Bovines Inc Mark Holowaychuck (403) 896-4990 O.b.i@shaw.ca

Peterosa Exports Roger Peters (403) 828-9815

Selection for Improved Carcass in Red Angus by Ryan Boldt, Director of Breed Improvement

Selection for carcass trait performance is important to keep in mind when making bull-purchasing decisions. Most carcass traits are moderately heritable in nature. In seedstock animals, the best method to collect information about carcass-trait performance is through the use of ultrasound imaging. Generally, ultrasound information is collected on seedstock animals at a year of age. When an ultrasound is collected, up to four measurements are taken. The most common measurements recorded include intramuscular fat, backfat and rib eye area which serves as the best indicators for carcass marbling score, carcass back fat and carcass ribeye area. The ultrasound information is collected via a probe that emits high-frequency sound waves. The probe is placed on the animals back and an image is created that shows the difference between various tissues under the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hide. These images are captured by a certified ultrasound technician and then sent to an

ultrasound processing lab that analyzes the images and records the measurements. In the genetic evaluation, ultrasound and actual carcass records are combined in a multiple-trait analysis. EPDs for carcass traits are calculated using two multiple trait analyses. In one analysis the Marbling and Back Fat EPD are produced. In the second analysis, the Carcass Weight and Rib Eye Area EPDs are calculated. In both analyses, the data on carcass records and ultrasound information is used simultaneously through the genetic correlation between the traits. This genetic correlation between carcass and ultrasound measurements are moderate to high in nature. This

means that many of the genetics that drive expression of the ultrasound indicator are the same as the carcass expression of the trait. In the following figures on page 30, genetic trends for animals born from 2000 to 2018 are shown for three groups of animals. The grey line represents seedstock animals that have ultrasound and genomic test information, the blue line represents animals that have ultrasound information but have not had a genotype available for the analysis, and the orange line represents animals that do not have any ultrasound or genomic data recorded. For all three groups, the trends show movement in a favorable direction, however, there are differences in the improvement of EPDs over this 18year time period. For all three traits, we compare the difference in the average EPD values from animals born between 2000 and 2018 that have an ultrasound record (blue line) versus animals that were not ultrasound scanned or had genotype information (orange line). The trends show that the animals with recorded ultrasound data had an improvement of 0.01 Marbling scores, 0.03 inches squared, and -0.02 inches for Marbling, Rib Eye Area, and Back Fat EPDs over animals that did not have that data recorded during that time frame.

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The Elite Nucleus Herd Lewistown, Montana

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The Elite Nucleus Herd Is Offering Many Elite Females This Fall In Our Fall Sales and Private Treaty! 500 Elite Females Selling For Fall Delivery 100 Mature Bred Cows Calving in January and February 2020 Daughters of Epic R397K, Conquest, Impressive, Saga and many more breed greats! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from these breed impact cows!

100 Young Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2020 Many young females just on the verge of being in the "prime" of their careers! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from this impressive set of young females!

100 Mature Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2020 From the heart of the herd with incredible growth, maternal, carcass and longevity numbers! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from this great group of maternal matrons!

200 Elite Bred Heifers Calving in March and April 2020 Many of these heifers are late born heifers from our cutting edge embryo transfer program! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from this top of the line group!

These females all run on our Snowy Mountain Ranch in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The cows have passed the "grade" on this big country ranch and have not been "pampered" in any way. Seedstock cows run like commercial cows. One of the elite cow groups to sell anywhere this year. Please contact us for more details on the specific cows selling in each group. We are expanding our reach throughout the U.S. and providing high quality Red Angus genetics to the commercial beef industry in many new areas. We are actively looking for cooperating team members in the central plains, southeast, southwest and northwest United States. Please contact us to discuss marketing options for Red Angus and Red Angus influenced genetics.

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Selection for Improved Carcass in Red Angus Genotype information was first available to Red Angus members in 2012. Hence for that group, the genetic trend lines are not as consistent as the other groups that contain more records prior to 2012. If we compare the trends for animals that have genotype and ultrasound information since 2012 to animals that do not have either piece of data recorded, the trend shows advantages in average EPD of 0.02, 0.02, and -0.001 for Marbling, Rib Eye Area and Back Fat, respectfully. Looking at the advantages in the different EPD changes over time show the benefits of collection and recording data for carcass traits on seedstock animals. By recording this information, it allows for increased accuracy of selection and more rapid genetic improvement for carcass traits. â&#x2013;

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Selling Program Cattle Requires the Right Ingredients by Jared Wareham, Top Dollar Angus General Manager

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Simply participating in verified programs like NHTC (Non-Hormone Treated Cattle), Verified Natural, GAP and a multitude of others, isn’t a guarantee of success or profit. Adding programming to your marketing strategies is similar to baking a decadent cake.

It requires the precise combination of ingredients to create a world-class winner. One or two missing ingredients, a poor combination of others or the wrong ones all together lead to failure. Undesirable results will always leave that long-lasting bad taste in your mouth. Here are a few insights that may help you calibrate your mixers to avoid disappointment. The fallout risk involved with feeding natural cattle is substantial. Unweaned calves or calf feds represent a very high-risk option. A calf that starts down the path to be fed as natural and requires treatment will have to be pulled out of that program, forfeiting any chance of achieving the premium that comes when they sell as Verified Natural Fats. Fallout rates can easily creep into the 15% range for weaned cattle, let alone unweaned bawlers. If you only have the ability to sell unweaned calves, a natural program may not be the best fit, especially if you are geographically at a disadvantage for freight, shrink and stress. The longer they’ll have wheels under them as fresh calves, the more you’ll be discounted. In some cases, those discounts can far outweigh any potential premium or profit.

rates don’t just disappear if you sell weaned cattle. Therefore, just weaning cattle won’t guarantee a premium either. There are other ingredients that can add or subtract value - length of weaning period, vaccination protocols, and rations. They play a huge role in value or “discountability.” Being weaned at least 45 days may not be enough anymore. Cattle weaned closer to 60 days or more represent the lowest risk populations to feed and will most likely demand more value. Check out the new VAC60 program established by Superior Livestock Auction. It presents a great opportunity to differentiate your calves or feeders for both documented length-of-weaning period and vaccination protocol. Remember, adding value is all about removing risk. Someone that wants to feed NHTC plus Verified Natural cattle must manage and budget their breakevens to account for health-related losses. The lower the risk of loss, the greater the price level they can afford to pay.

Lastly, genetics are also a major component to successful feeding of program cattle. Growth and its direct impact on gain – more importantly, cost of gain – has really begun to be a focal point of operations with more experience feeding program cattle. Cost of gain to feed NHTC and Natural cattle generally runs around $1 per head per day and can go up from there. Cattle that do not have the benefit of an implant regimen need every ounce of genetic performance a feeder can squeeze out to help manage feeding margins. Deficiencies in performance, frame and carcass weight become exacerbated under program feeding. Carcass genetics still matter but may be more easily managed than conventional feeders due to the higher rates of marbling in non-implanted carcasses. With that being said, a Verified Natural USDA Prime carcass is one of the highest valued chunks of beef available today. ■

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Kim Heller Junior Programs Coordinator juniors@redangus.org Website: redangus.org/junior-red-angus Facebook: JuniorRedAngus Snapchat: juniorredangus Instagram: jrasssoc

Q: What do you get when you load up a bus of JRA members and chaperones and travel around Texas and New Mexico? A: One heck of a great time and learning experience! Round-Up 2019 was one to remember as juniors were exposed to many sides of the beef industry, networked with professionals and peers all week, and were challenged to share why they are behind the brand of Red Angus. Juniors developed their agriculture advocacy, meat animal evaluation and stockmanship skills in our annual contests. Between all of these contests, juniors carried out media interviews, carcass evaluation, equipment demonstrations and much more to show their knowledge and skill sets.

businesses and the importance of land stewardship and economics for a ranch. Health, nutrition, genetics and cattle handling were also amongst the topics covered at site visits. The hosts of these stops allowed juniors to have a truly handson experience by offering opportunities to collect grass clippings and calculate stocking rates and create feed rations using provided feed samples. Attendees also expanded their knowledge outside of the beef industry by touring the Full Circle Jersey dairy operation.

At the site visits, they had the opportunity to learn about diversified operations, vertically integrated

Of course, fun was also a part of this trip! Friday night was spent watching the play “Texas” at the Palo Duro

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Canyon and Saturday morning was spent hiking this same area before our evening banquet. All contest winners were recognized at the banquet including the high-point senior, Andrea Rutledge, high-point junior, Mia Gibson, and Top Hand, Shannon Jenkins. It was an amazing week for all in attendance and we hope to see new and returning faces for next year’s event! Where did the juniors travel? • Mellema Farms • Bezner Beef • NMSU Research Center • CS Cattle • Silver Spur T-O Station • Five Rivers Coronado Feeders • Circle H Animal Health • Hi-Pro Feeds • West Texas A&M University • Palo Duro Canyon

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Keeping Positive in Negative Economic Times by Jennifer Carrico for American Red Angus Magazine

As the U.S. agriculture economy deals with depressed prices, bankers in all areas of the country say communication is pertinent to keeping producers in a positive situation. Ross Knott, executive vice president at Great Plains State Bank in Petersburg, Nebraska, said the winter and spring weather events have put a lot of pressure and uncertainty on cattle producers in his area. “The extreme winter weather, followed by the devastating flooding led to high production costs and high death loss for Nebraska cattle producers,” Knott said. “The cost of rebuilding infrastructure for these farmers and ranchers is more than we could have ever anticipated. Now, these same producers are dealing with markets affected by supply-anddemand issues as well as the political actions and have depressed prices.” Knott said it is important for producers to know the ins and outs of their own business. Having a marketing plan can help keep them from slipping into the red and losing money. “When times get tougher, people tend to talk less, but in reality, that’s when they need to talk more,” Knott

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said. “As a banker, I know that a lot of things happen that are beyond the control of the producers. The successful ones have a real understanding of cash outflows and when to buy and sell inputs and commodities based on a good marketing plan. And they have to remember we are here to help.”

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Everett Johnson, vice president and ag lender for The First Bank & Trust Ag Credit in Wytheville, Virginia, said a lot of cattle producers in his area have one person in the household with an offfarm job to help utilize other resources. “We try to visit with producers at their farm as often as we can. We encourage efficiency and knowing cost of production to see profits throughout the year,” Johnson said. Johnson said he also recommends producers look at hedging or selling on futures to prevent buying inputs high and selling cattle low. He does not recommend purchasing equipment when profits are low, but instead properly servicing and caring for the equipment they already have.

Keeping Positive in Negative Economic Times Taking a Handle on Risk Ryan Levy, vice president and commercial banking officer for the Pendleton Branch of Columbia Bank in Pendleton, Oregon, said his successful customers have a good handle on risk management. “We look at the five C’s of credit – character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions. Along with this, we want to know that our customers have a good handle on the cost of production and have a marketing plan,” Levy said. Watching expenses is something all producers should do in more challenging times, but also having budgeted prices and making adjustments when market prices are different than a budget. “We still push our decision on loan-

ing or extending loans based on whether the producer has good credit and a plan for their operation. We have to feel confident in the borrower and know they will follow through,” Levy said.

take advantage of these programs that are set up for farmers and ranchers. This also gives these operators the chance to spread their risk in more than one financial institution.

All three bankers say a marketing plan and communicating with your lender can have a huge impact on business success.

Agriculture is a risky business and having a good risk management plan includes having a budget to plan from, insurance to help if disaster would happen, and marketing through the use of hedging or selling futures to focus on profits.

Utilization of guaranteed loans through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency can help both beginning farmers and established farmers to acquire low-interest loans for their operation. Loan availability from FSA includes operating loans, ownership loans, guaranteed farm loans, beginning farmer and rancher loans, minority and women farmer and rancher loans and youth loans. These bankers like to help eligible people

“When markets are good, everyone is making money. When times are tough, the good producers are still making money. They make changes to their operation or make do with what they have to survive,” said Knott. “ One of the best characteristics of a farmer or rancher is perseverance in tough times.”

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Keeping Positive in Negative Economic Times One thing not many bankers are trained in is how to handle the emotions when dealing with finances. Knott said they have to remove the emotional part and make it a business, although it’s not always easy to do. This can especially be difficult for those who have been in banking since the Farm Crisis in the 1980s. “No one wants to go through what we dealt with in the ’80s in farming. We also try to use it as a learning experience and we know there are stages to work through if someone is questioning where their income will come from,” Knott said. “That is when communication is so important in figuring out how we can help the producer.” Johnson said knowing the signs when a customer is nearing a troubling time helps prevent disaster. “Younger bankers really have a hard time under-

standing what hard times are. They haven’t been through high interest rates and low prices. Sometimes we have to explain ways of assistance to our colleagues as well,” Johnson said. The Basics of Farming and Ranching Knott said when it comes to agriculture, widespread ownership is important to be sure a large number of products are being safely produced for consumers. “When we look at the cattle industry, we want producers to remember to not jump on the bandwagon of following one trend,” Knott said. “We will always need the maternal side of the cowherd to be able to raise the calves and have longevity to raise several calves.”

feed grains have a large effect on livestock production. “So many factors come into play when looking at the bottom line for our producers. Simple management for cow-calf producers, such as shortening the breeding season and having a grazing plan, can really help bring together the outliers,” he said. Knowing the cost to keep a cow or stocker calf throughout the winter can help with management decisions. “We want all our customers to be successful. Younger producers really have to manage costs and have a good plan since it costs so much to get into farming and livestock production,” Levy said. “There are resources available to help all farmers and ranchers be successful. They just need to know how to properly use them.” ■

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Fend Off the Invisible Thief – Feed Shrink by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

Commonly referred to as “the invisible thief,” feed shrink is an economic problem that must be accounted for on any bottom-lineconscious operation. Defined as “the loss of feed inventory – dry matter or moisture – between the time of purchase or harvest and when it’s fed,” feed shrink takes place subtly and naturally. A rancher may purchase 100 tons of hay and feed 92 tons. Studious producers will pin down where the other 8 tons disappeared and implement a method to reduce that waste. Daniel Herold Ph.D. is the manager of beef nutrition and technical service for Hubbard. Herold relayed the potential impact of feed shrink on producers. “If the average feed shrink on a cow-calf and feeder operation is 10%, and the annual cost of feed is 70% of the total input costs for the operation, potentially up to 7% of their total annual operating budget could be disappearing due to shrink.” Herold also described the issue from a bird’seye view, “We are tasked with feeding a growing world population, which will continue to require more land and water resources. Given that these resources are limited, we need to find opportunities to reduce feed wastage and shrink or be forced to produce more on the same acres.” Harvesting and Storing Silage Warding off feed shrink begins in the field upon harvest according to Ben Jensen, silage treatment specialist with Hubbard. Those chopping corn for silage should target 65% moisture at harvest. Jensen recommends packing it thoroughly to hit the moisture target. Packing eliminates oxygen – the primary cause of silage spoil. He also suggests applying either a bacterial inoculant or preservative along with covering immediately to seal out oxygen. Jim Maier owns a Red Angus-influenced cow-calf operation in southwest North Dakota. Harvesting both hay and silage, Maier

began covering his silage piles six years ago and has experienced decreased feed loss overall since. “When you cover it, your waste is an extremely small percentage. You don’t have to pull anything off of the top for any waste.” After weaning their spring-born calves in the fall, the Maier family backgrounds them through February. Making the best use of their resources – like with all producers – is of utmost importance. Silage should be packed to a density of 14 pounds of dry matter per cubic foot (40 pounds as fed assuming 35% dry matter). High-moisture grains are at higher risk for spoilage and mold growth due to the abundance of easily-accessible energy and must be stored to eliminate oxygen and maintain quality. Harvesting and Storing Hay Maier also hays part of his crops and has found great success in using a forage preservative to inhibit bacteria and mold growth. “We apply a preservative on the windrows from an applicator tank mounted to the front of our baler. We’ve found it especially useful on high-moisture crops like alfalfa. It works well. You don’t have to hay when your moisture is down at 14-15%. You can bale closer to 18-22% really easy.” Maier uses net wrap to protect the outside of his bales from molding, and also loses less hay off of the bale when transporting them from the field to the hay yard and eventually to the cows. He says lining up the bales end to end rather than stacking them allows less moisture to pile up and mold the stack especially for hay that will be held over a year or more. Herold echoed the importance of stacking hay strategically and with a plan in place. “Hay can heat when harvested and stacked when too wet. Moisture in the hay allows bacterial growth and activity.” Herold cited, “When the temperature increases, weight will be reduced through both moisture and

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dry matter loss. Just as you can’t burn a match twice, once feed heats up, energy is ‘burned off’ and cannot be used by the animal.” Feeding When the feed has been harvested and stored, a producer is in the final stretch but it’s still important to be mindful of feed waste during feeding. Transporting hay from the stack to the bale processor, moving feed in the wind, picking up hay when the bottom is frozen to the ground and allowing oxygen into the silage pile all are causes of feed loss. Although these issues can’t all be avoided, they need to be taken into account when seeking to reduce feed waste. Bringing it Home Herold offered these practical tips to minimize feed shrink and loss: 1. MEASURE: You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Weighing feed coming in at harvest and out at feeding will establish actual shrink amounts. This will provide a baseline on which to improve. 2. AUDIT: Self-audit of your facility and observe feed being moved, loaded, processed and fed. Look for spills, spoiled feed, broken bales and piles of wasted feed that never made it to the bunk. Reducing shrink is a game of inches, and even sparing one percent can have a big impact on profitability. 3. MANAGE: Look for mold on both the top and face of silage piles, blackened bales in the hay stack, and spoiled grain due to excess moisture or condensation. Each signifies an opportunity for improvement to not only provide better nutrition to livestock, but also to reduce shrink. Herold concluded, “When considering shrink it is not about looking for a large round bale falling off the truck. Rather, we must work to reduce the small bites that are stealing profits 24-7. Shrink cannot be eliminated but must be minimized.” n

Monday, October 14, 2019

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JR - Annie Meier, TN INT- Luke Bjorklund, MN SR- Brady Edge, IA

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Pivotal Decisions 25 Years Ago Laid Foundation for Red Angus’ Success by Dr. Robert Hough for American Red Angus Magazine

Within the Red Angus Association of America’s history, there were arguably two truly seminal periods of time. The first was the founding of the Association in 1954 and the second was the mid-1990s, which was highlighted 25 years ago at RAAA’s 1994 annual convention held in Polson, Montana. It takes up to 15 years from the time a Board starts to consider a new policy until the impact of that policy is realized in commercial customers’ mature cow herds. Therefore, the “verdict is in” on what occurred in the mid-1990s, and its positive impact. Key Early Decisions Leading up to the 1994 convention, RAAA – under the leadership of President Melvin Leland and Executive Secretary Dr. Dick Gilbert – had undergone an extensive strategic planning process. Gilbert was especially committed to strategic planning, leaving a legacy that from his tenure forward, the RAAA would be managed via strategic plans. Although a written strategic plan wouldn’t be adopted until the Polson convention, the Board had already acted on one of the thrusts of the plan, which was to hire a marketing coordinator to start a commercial marketing program. At the late-spring Board meeting, Gilbert and a subset of the Board hired Dr. Bob Hough to fill this slot. The Board also made two other definitive decisions that would guide the Association and its programs in the years to come. First, a customer was defined as a commercial producer. Seedstock’s primary purpose of supplying genetics to commercial customers may seem self-evident today, but at the time, it was a revolutionary concept. Traditionally, breed associations were built around adding new members and marketing registered cattle to fellow seedstock

breeders. In contrast, RAAA took the approach that it would focus on the profitability of members based on bull sales to commercial producers. This meant the commercial producers needed to profitably market their Red Angus-sired feeder cattle. From this concept, the commercial marketing program was built and the breed grew at an historic pace because the Red Angus business was profitable based on the solid foundation of bull sales. With a belief in crossbreeding, the other major decision was the Red Angus breed’s place in the commercial industry being defined as, “The maternal common denominator in progressive commercial producers’ crossbreeding systems.” The key word, “maternal,” drove the development of selection tools and emphasis for the breed. The long-term results are the desirability of Red Angus commercial females seen today. Genetic Improvement A priority of Leland’s presidency and the strategic plan was to achieve wholeherd reporting however, no one knew how to implement it. Jim Leachman was sitting in on the Polson Board meeting as chair of the Marketing Committee and proposed an inventorybased fee structure. This immediately resonated with the whole Board and staff, and the membership at the convention endorsed the inventory-based system with a unanimous vote. Thus, Total Herd Reporting was born, and it would be implemented at lightning speed starting in 1995. Although THR was implemented

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quickly, it suffered severe growing pains the first couple of years with the system not having a consistent reporting schedule or enforcement. When Hough was promoted to breed executive in the fall of 1997, he developed the reporting calendar that is still used today and hired Kenda Ponder to oversee its implementation and uniform enforcement. THR was fully implemented by 1998. Also, at the Polson convention, Colorado State University’s Dr. Bruce Golden introduced the Stayability EPD, which was well received by the membership. As the first female reproductive EPD, new ground was broken, and over time, it would be greatly enhanced by the new THR system. Gilbert, Hough and Golden decided on their own to release the new Stayability EPD with the winter National Cattle Evaluation in January 1995. This led to a lively January Board meeting on how this decision was made, and eventually to the formation of the Technical Committee. The 1995 convention in Sacramental, California, was the other impetus for the establishment of the Technical Committee. During the convention’s general membership meeting, Leachman made the motion that whenever the science existed to improve a genetic prediction, the science would automatically be implemented. This passed with everyone supporting the policy except for one nay vote. The Board then unanimously passed a motion to make it the Association’s official policy. This effectively required the Association to rapidly adopt scientifically sound methodology.

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Pivotal Decisions 25 Years Ago Laid Foundation for Red Angus’ Success Another goal in the strategic plan adopted at Polson was to have “20 EPDs by the year 2000.” However, breed thought leaders like Gary Rolland, Butch Schuler, Cam Forbes and Hough decided a different path was needed, and the goal should be to successfully describe growth, carcass and reproduction using the fewest EPDs possible to achieve this purpose. Maintenance would be added later. Golden’s CSU team took this new goal and came up with the concept of Economically Relevant Traits as the method to judge if an EPD merited addition to the suite. Today, CSU’s ERT system is the basis for genetics analysis throughout the industry. In terms of developing carcass predictions, RAAA members like Leachman, Schuler, Beckton, ABS, among others, had been collecting sire-identified carcass data for years. The marketing coordinator started gathering this data in 1994, and by 1997, Golden’s shop had started to produce carcass EPDs for the first time ever in the Red Angus breed. Commercial Marketing At the Polson convention Hough presented the outline of a commercial marketing program to the membership. Red-hided cattle were typically discounted at the time, so the goal was to market Red Angus feeder cattle at par with the good black Angus calves. That they would bring the premium they often do today was not imagined. A variety of tools were proposed ranging from a tagging system to special Red Angus feeder calf sales. It was at the 1994 convention that Lee Leachman was elected president. At his first Board meeting near the end of the convention, he brought to the Board and staff’s attention that there was a new product to compete with Certified Angus Beef, which was the food service company SYSCO’s Supreme Angus Beef. The marketing coordinator was tasked with contacting SYSCO, and he immediately sought a meeting with them, which in time was achieved.

The concept of the Feeder Calf Certification Program had already been introduced at the Polson convention. However, the lynchpin of its success was the new THR program. With THR, bulls were transferred at no additional cost, which was necessary to determine commercial customers’ bull inventories. Hough had friends at USDA Standardization, and he took the concept of FCCP to them as the verifiable method to enter Angus branded-beef programs. With USDA personnel’s pivotal help, FCCP became the nation’s first USDA Process Verified Program. It established eligibility of Red Angus-sired calves not only for SYSCO’s Supreme Angus Beef but for some additional Angus products lines. Also at the time of the convention, fed cattle were sold out of the feedyard on a live-weight basis – essentially one price for all the cattle on the feedlot’s show-list. This was despite the major differences in quality between the pens on the show list that week. The marketing coordinator and key Board members were opposed to this system, and the concept of value-based marketing was presented at Polson as a goal of the commercial marketing program. With Monfort (now JBS) supplying Supreme Angus Beef, RAAA pursued a value-based grid. To determine the value of yield and quality grade carcass parameters, RAAA used Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Glen Dolezal’s boxed-beef calculator and boxed-beef values from the food service company. Hough then bounced iterations of various proposed grids off people like Lee Leachman and Tom Woodward until a workable system was achieved. In 1995, RAAA negotiated successfully with Monfort to process FCCP cattle through a value-based grid, opening eligibility as a supply source for Supreme Angus Beef. Historically, the industry’s first valuebased system had been implemented by Cactus Feeders and the American Gelbvieh Association based on a for-

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mula on cattle performance against the floating plant average in Monfort’s short-lived hot-fat-trim program. However, RAAA’s 1995 grid with set premiums and discounts was the first value-based system of that kind in the industry. One of the most powerful aspects of these value-based systems was that feedyard managers had the power to decide when lots should be processed instead of the packer making the decision, because cattle scheduling and carcass data was handled by RAAA. Up until that time, yearling cattle were often fed for around 120 days, however with high grain prices and a positive margin between feeder cattle and fed cattle, feedyards started processing some cattle with as few as 90 days on feed with no significant drop in quality. This was an eyeopening experience for all involved and would change the acceptable window in which cattle were processed. Still Pertinent The mid-1990s were pivotal for RAAA. Led by the strategic planning process, RAAA started a flurry of activity that would not only lead the breed and breeders, but also the industry. During this era, RAAA shepherded in the commercial marketing program, reproductive EPDs, ERTs, THR, the first USDA PVP in FCCP and was an early adopter of valuebased marketing. The Association deliberately built itself around the profitability of its members based on the financial health of their commercial customers. This new standard defined the direction of the purebred industry and is still relevant 25 years later. As RAAA prepares to blueprint the strategic plan for the years ahead, it’s worth considering the impact decisions and foresight will play in the future of the Red Angus breed and beef cattle industry. n

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RAAA Year in Review Breed’s Growth and Forward Focus Ensure Competitive Future by Harold Bertz, Director of Commercial Marketing The results of the Red Angus Association of America’s 2018-19 fiscal year continue the trend for extra value of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. Commercial cow-calf ranchers, feeders and packers have all shown their increasing preference for Red Angus by investing more in these high-quality cattle. Data researched at Kansas State University continues to show Red Angus-sired cattle commanding more dollars than other breed types. The Red Angus female continues to be the industry’s most favored, evidenced by the continued value of all classes of Red Angus females. Data from Superior Livestock and Merck Animal Health compiled by KSU shows Red Angus-sired heifer calves delivered from $3 to $11 per hundredweight more than females of all other breed types, while bred heifers commanded $41 over other breed-sired types. The Feeder Calf Certification Program and Allied Access posted the largest year ever in their history with 210,300 head enrolled, an 8% increase from the previous year. The FCCP consistently adds value to Red Angus feeder calves, this year sporting a $2.98 per hundredweight premium over Red Angus-sired calves not enrolled in the program. Enrollment is free with panel tags only 99 cents each. This year the FCCP and Allied Access programs are able to offer three options for ranchers to identify their calves – panel tag only, EID only and the panel tag-EID combinations. These options give ranchers the flexibility to better fit their ranch and marketing scenarios. The growth of the Red Angus breed and commercial marketing programs is directly correlated with breeders’ commitment to Total Herd Reporting. Over 102,000 head were enrolled in THR, growing 4%. The data derived from these cows continues to provide commercial cattlemen and women the most accurately described cattle in the industry. Junior Red Angus memberships achieved a significant milestone with 1,052 juniors, a 10% increase! The JRA educational outreach programs and hands-on cattle knowledge continue to be the envy of the industry. A vibrant youth program assures a bright future for Red Angus. The following information snapshots the exciting accomplishments experienced by RAAA in 2018-19. Let’s celebrate the great success but keep our eye on the future. As we move into a less-stable cattle market and volatile prices, our goals should continue to be developing Red Angus cattle that fit the commercial cattle industry. Let’s continue the task of strengthening our position as the industry’s preferred female and continue building on the success of THR, economically focused EPDs and relevant marketing programs. This focus will give ranchers the genetic inputs they need to remain competitive and profitable. 62 American Red Angus Magazine n September 2019

Graph 1. Recorded/Registered Calf Crop by Year 90,000 72,000

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RAAA Year in Review

Red Angus Top Ten (2018-2019 Fiscal Year) Members by State Total number of members in 2018-2019 Fiscal Year – 2,594

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Texas Oklahoma Missouri Iowa Nebraska

303 167 164 146 144

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Minnesota Kansas South Dakota Montana North Dakota

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

JRA Members by State

Texas Oklahoma Iowa Kansas Nebraska

193 123 91 64 60

Number of transfers per each of the top ten states

142 140 124 116 106

Total number of members in 2018-2019 Fiscal Year – 1,052

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Transfers by State

6. Minnesota 7. Missouri 8. Illinois 9. Indiana 10. South Dakota

Montana Texas Nebraska South Dakota Kansas

3,392 2,974 2,272 2,064 1,867

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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1,794 1,560 1,493 1,468 1,270

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Number of animals registered per each of the Top 10 states.

55 48 41 33 31

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RAAA Year in Review

Top 10 Members by Cow Inventory

Top 10 Members by Registrations

LN Cattle Co., Montana

2,025

5L Ranch, Montana

1,314

5L Ranch, Montana

1,519

LN Cattle Co., Montana

1,150

Beckton Red Angus, Wyoming

1,124

Bieber Red Angus, South Dakota

956

Bieber Red Angus, South Dakota

862

Beckton Red Angus, Wyoming

857

Silver Spur Ranches, Wyoming

858

Silver Spur Ranches, Wyoming

779

Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., Nebraska

805

Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., Nebraska

750

Gill Red Angus, South Dakota

664

Mushrush Red Angus, Kansas

682

Pieper Red Angus, Nebraska

655

Gill Red Angus, South Dakota

548

Mushrush Red Angus, Kansas

638

Pieper Red Angus, Nebraska

537

Sutherlin Farms, Montana

615

Sutherlin Farms, Montana

494

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Know When to Hold ’Em, Know When to Fold ’Em by Sarah Hill for American Red Angus Magazine

is a bit outside the comfort zone for most farmers and ranchers, but it is an area where real gains can be made if they manage it.

Cattlemen and women carefully select their bull genetics each year to raise the best cattle they can. So how can they make sure that they are getting the most from their investment and bull-buying decisions? Can they be sure that the feedlot and packer are truly getting their best offering? The answer is to retain ownership in those cattle all the way through the chain to the packer. “Retaining ownership is the only way that you really know how the cattle are doing,” said Mike Rossi, a Red Angus cow-calf producer from Paulina, Oregon. “No one will give you information on the cattle otherwise. If you feed them out, you can get your own numbers so you can see how your cattle perform. If you don’t know how your cattle perform all the way through, you don’t really know how your breeding program is working.” Rossi retains ownership for a few heifers and steers each year. “By retaining ownership, you are better able to understand how well EPDs really work,” he said. Rossi sells his cattle through Beef Northwest, which also offers producers services to hedge and price cattle on the futures market. Rossi has

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partnered with other producers who were very knowledgeable about hedging and futures pricing. “It was very beneficial to us,” he said. “However, I’d only recommend it if you’re working with someone who knows what they’re doing, because it can be risky.” Managing Risk Cattle producers are accustomed to dealing with risk. They take on risk in their day-to-day work, when they buy a new herd bull, and with each new customer relationship. That type of risk is comfortable to cattle producers – they deal with it every day. Managing financial risk

“The first consideration is basis,” said Zangara. “Purchasing puts provides price insurance by establishing a price floor for sellers and allowing them to have the ability to participate in an upside move in the markets. There’s a limited amount of loss and an unlimited amount of profits.” Zangara explained put pricing. “It is $4 for the actual premium of the put, but when you have to hedge the animal, it comes out to 10 puts. So, $4 represents $1,600 per put. If you need 10 puts in order to hedge 30 animals, it would be $16,000.” He continued, “All that put option gives you is the ability to be hedged. You’re not throwing money out the door. It’s like paying insurance for your car. Whether or not you use it, you’re still paying at risk.”

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Know When to Hold ’Em, Know When to Fold ’Em Using put options can be risky, but Zangara recommends getting out of the put options as the cattle near the end of their feedlot time because producers have a new opportunity to potentially capture some of that money. “If the market goes up, puts have a limited amount of loss,” Zangara said. “If you sell futures, futures have unlimited margin risk. Dollar for dollar, every time the market goes up, you have to make the margin calls, and no one wants that.” However, futures allow owners to hedge their animal. The futures market is a lot less confusing for most cattle producers, simply because they are not dealing with options and putting out premiums, and margin calls do not matter as much. “Futures are a very simplistic way of doing things,” said Zangara. If a producer has thought about options for marketing their cattle, but has never tried it, Zangara recommended working with an expert broker. “Once we know our client’s risk parameters, what they’re trying to accomplish, the time frame, etc., we can be creative,” Zangara said. “Your broker is your business partner, and

they’re trying to capitalize as much profit as possible.” A broker can help walk you through the different choices depending on your circumstances, such as how the cattle are being fed, genetics, conversion rate, weight gain, etc. For example, if a cattle producer decides to retain ownership, the timing of when those cattle are sold is a major factor in how much they will bring. Making a contract on the futures market guarantees that price. “You’re usually looking at an April-to-June spread,” said Zangara. “If Easter is late, it might be more lucrative from a hedging standpoint to wait until June to sell. If the price is deteriorating, it’s not a good place to be hedging, so maybe futures aren’t the right choice.” Zangara also stressed the importance of knowing your inputs so you can make better marketing decisions. “Conversations with your broker can be quick, easy and transparent, so everyone knows what’s going on,” he said. “Even if we decide to do nothing, it’s still a good conversation. Most conversations under five minutes can answer all the questions that are needed.” ■

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Glossary of Terms Basis – In the futures market, the difference between the cash price of the commodity and the futures price. Futures Market – A listed auction market in which participants buy and sell commodities and other futures contracts for delivery on a specified future date. Hedging – An investment taken out to limit the risk of another investment, such as insurance. Price Floor – The lowest legal price a commodity can be sold at. Put Option – A stock market contract which gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset, at a specified price, by a predetermined date to a given party. Retained Ownership – A value-added process that allows cattle producers additional opportunities for profit where the owner does not sell feeder cattle at weaning but owns them throughout the feeder stages until the animal goes to the packer.

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SERAA

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org Officers

Lowell Morgan - President - 912-754-1445 - morganredangus@windstream.net Jeff Pettit - Vice President - 270-836-2963 - jp@diamondpcattle.com Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer - 270-836-1651 - michelle@noashconstruction.com

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 Red Angus Cattle Pure Bred & Commercial

Dale & Shonia Parrish, Owners

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

LITTLE CREEK FARM Fleckvieh Simmental & Red Angus Cattle

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

Directors Johnnie Cundiff

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

606-305-6443 Jim McLean

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

770-595-3542 Tom Bell, II

731-225-2490

Dr. David Evans

Osborn Red Angus

256-490-7578

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

Chris B. Holloway 662-213-1955 Tim Orr

731-676-3133

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

Whitley Red Angus

Jim and Alvina Meeks, Owners 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 981-2080 Visit our website at bullhillredangusranch.com

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

Registered Red Angus

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

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Member News

Blew Partnership Wins Regional Environmental Stewardship Award - Kansas Ranch Recognized in NCBA Region VII Editor’s note: The Red Angus Association of America nominated the Blew Partnership for this prestigious award and the Blews are valued Red Angus stakeholders. Blew Partnership of Castleton, Kansas, has been selected as one of seven regional finalists for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. The award, announced during the 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting July 30, recognizes the operation’s outstanding stewardship and conservation efforts. This year’s regional winners will compete for the national award, which will be announced during the 2020 Annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, in February.

The Blew family operates Blew Partnership and has been awarded the Region VII Environmental Stewardship Award sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, McDonald’s, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. cattle industry, ESAP is generously sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, McDonald’s, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. “America’s cattle producers are the

Established in 1991 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to recognize outstanding land stewards in the

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Mail contributions to: 18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022

as farmers and ranchers are only entrusted to us for a short time, and farmers and ranchers across the nation are committed to passing those resources to the next generation in a manner which ensures their future success. This year’s ESAP nominees exemplify the greatness of our industry and they share the common goal of bettering our industry through outstanding stewardship practices.” The Blew Partnership has been in the Blew family for five generations. Brothers CJ and Russell run the cow-calf operation, which stretches across 19,000 acres. The Blew family leases about 95% of their lands in three counties: Reno, Chase and Barber. The brothers like the challenge of taking land from a dire state to healthy again. Their Barber County ranch was purchased in 2012, which at that time

had between 23-40% canopy of Eastern Red Cedar. “At the end of the day we really are in the land rehabilitation business,” said CJ. “We couldn’t have the cows without the land resource. The cows are a tool for us to help improve it.” The Barber County ranch faced devastation in 2016 when a multi-state wildfire burned through the land. With devastation came blessings; the fire helped restore native grasses, improve soils and accelerate the timetable for reducing Eastern Red Cedar. Streams that had dried up began flowing again. The Blews partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to add miles of cross fencing to support their intensive rotational grazing plan and install an extensive water distribution system throughout the ranch. “The water systems have definitely

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helped us to graze a greater herd size and increase stock density, thereby improving grazing distribution,” said Russell. “The grass has improved tremendously,” said Dusty Tacha, Rangeland Management Specialist for USDANRCS. “A lot of that is due to obtaining an animal-forage balance.” The Blews work with neighbors and are leaders in their prescribed burn associations. They use fire as a natural resource to improve range land and stay on top of the invasive Red Cedar. Controlled burns allow the grasses and stocking density to improve. “We deal with vast tracts of land in Barber County, burning 2,000-3,000 acres at a time, which necessitates vast equipment and vast personnel,” said Russell.

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

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Paul & Milissa Birnie 610 S. 7th Ave. Broken Bow, NE 68822

Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!

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

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

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

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

Scott & Kim Ford

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

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Brad & Paula Pokorny (308) 636-2275

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Member News “We can control a 3,000-4,000-acre fire without any issues.” In Reno County, the Blew Partnership has moved away from grain production and worked with the Cheney Lake Watershed Task Force to fund the conversion of more than 1,500 crop acres back to perennial grasses and cover crops. As commodity prices went down, it prompted an easy transition to a grazing crop harvested by cattle. The Blews continue to build a family tradition of improving their cattle and land, whether irrigated pasture or native range. The brothers keep a long-term approach when it comes to management because they know the decisions made each morning will affect the longevity of their operation.

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“We definitely manage our cow herd and our land resource with the idea that it’s going to the next generation,” said Russell. “Sus-

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Private Treaty Bulls

Averages BW 72 • WW 686 • % Dams body Wt 58 EPDs CED 13.25 • BW –2.4 • WW 61 • YW 103 MM 26 • Stay 17 • Marb .45 • CW 19 • REA 10

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Allan Havick (712) 235-1225 • Shawn Havick (712) 579-4406 1225 900th St • Harlan, IA 51537 • rafterh@fmctc.com

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tainability is a huge part of that. We want to manage for the next 50 years and not the next five months.” ■

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BAR C RED ANGUS Mark E. Harbin

Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475

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CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”

Morris/Box Ranch

KOLLE RED ANGUS

Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box

961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968

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Jim Kolle

(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net

ANGUS PLUS Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages

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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

R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611

www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October

Tim Head

Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, TX • 3klandandcattle.com

P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855

Bobbe McClure

(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

Area 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sam Lorenzen VANHULLE FARM LLC CINDY VANHULLE 18010 TUALCO ROAD MONROE, WA 98272

Area 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Montana Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kay Klompien ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCH & LAND CO, LLC DAVID DECAN 1001 COONEY RIDGE ROAD FLORENCE, MT 59833 Area 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rocky Mountain Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aaron Kravig RYDEN SCHAEFFER 39800 WCR 68 BRIGGSDALE, CO 80611 Area 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southwest Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kyley DeVoe EAGLE CREEK RANCH, LLC ALISON HUNTER 10050 W. FAIR OAKS RD. PRESCOTT, AZ 86305 EATON CATTLE CO. WESLEY EATON 16649 LAS ALTURAS RD VADO, NM 88072 PEREZ CATTLE CO. KYLE PEREZ 9767 QUAY ROAD O NARA VISA, NM 88430 LARRY BLOCKWOOD 154 LEIGH LARI CIRCLE ELM MOTT, TX 76640

BRAYDEN BRUTON 6601 E. FM 916 GRANDVIEW, TX 76050

LEAH SCHMITT 6675 HIGHWAY 49 MOUNT PLEASANT, TX 75455

COLBY FANNING 664 W. ELM MOTT DR. ELM MOTT, TX 76640

WEST OF WEST RANCH, LLC RAY VANEK 211 HCR 2232 WEST, TX 76691

ED HARMON CUTTING HORSES ED HARMON 3110 TOLAR HWY TOLAR, TX 76476 WHITE WOLF RANCH ROBERT HILDT 6141 FM 1343 DEVINE, TX 78016 CARTER HOLTON 1108 COUNTY ROAD 126 CISCO, TX 76437 CASEY HOLTON 1108 COUNTY ROAD 126 CISCO, TX 76437 SARAH JOHNSON 4213 RANCE LANE WACO, TX 76708 COOPER PUCKETT 10401 COUNTY ROAD 466 PRINCETON, TX 75407 BROOKE REYNOLDS P.O. BOX 21 KEMP, TX 75143

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Area 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Northern Plains Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve Koester A DRIFTLESS FARM JEFFREY LOBLAND 31144 HOOK LN CHATFIELD, MN 55923 LISA NEBEL 912 4TH AVE NE BRAINERD, MN 56401 PRAIRIE RED ANGUS JOHN WALDNER 6189 170TH ST. N HAWLEY, MN 56549 Area 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Great Plains Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Newley Hutchison BOHI CATTLE CO. LLC JAMES BOHI 406 PAMS DRIVE PERKINS, OK 74059 CLAIRE ELDER PO BOX 25 CANTON, OK 73724 JAXON ELLIOTT PO BOX 123 BURLINGTON, OK 73722

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PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH

Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics

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WHIP-POOR-WILL HOLLOW FARM KENT HAINES 880 HAZEL LANE CAPON BRIDGE, WV 26711 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance PARRISH FARMS CLAY PARRISH 23758 REAMES RD ZACHARY, LA 70791 RICHARD FARMS THOMAS L RICHARD 301 TABB RD SCOTT, LA 70583

BEN SLOCUM 22631 115TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535 CAM SLOCUM 22631 115TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, IA 52535 BROOKSIDE RED ANGUS JAMES AND ADAM BROWN 4168 COUNTY ROAD 439 JACKSON, MO 63755 KOLTON KOELLING 2438 FOWLER RD HERMANN, MO 65041

MORGAN MARLETT 216 EQUESTRIAN LANE LAURENS, SC 29360

KOELLING FAMILY FARMS NATHAN KOELLING 2438 FOWLER RD HERMANN, MO 65041

STONEDUCK FARMS SAM AYERS 3074 ROCK SPRINGS MIDLAND RD CHRISTIANA, TN 37037

JEFF & MELISSA KREISEL LYLE BRANSON JEFF KREISEL 17286 105TH LN HOUSTONIA, MO 65333

Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert TATE BOYSEN 20409 105TH STREET COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA 52738

T BAR S CATTLE CO. TOM VEHIGE 761 STATE HWY 413 BILLINGS, MO 65610

AUDRINA GORDON 1910 300 AVE DEWITT, IA 52742

VICKERS FARMS, LLC MEREDITH VICKERS 1413 TEAGUES ROAD SEYMOUR, MO 65746 PROWLS FARM ADAM PROWLS 3904 COUNTY RD CR MANITOWOC, WI 54220

Your visit is always welcome... Hope to see you soon!

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BULLIS CREEK RANCH

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

Ron and Esther Fischer

Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

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

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Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 • www.gmracattle.com

Amie & Teri Angelo

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

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

Tim & Julie Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes

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

The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com

Visit our website for more information, sales and events!

MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com

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in Big Sky Country! - We Focus on The Female 1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com

LUCHT RED ANGUS

Vic & Shari Westphal

Email: klmpnra@gmail.com

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

Bozeman, MT • 406-570-7300 ldlucht@gmail.com www.luchtredangus.com

ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"

Charlie & Linda Lewis

(406) 962-3330

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 -

Join us for the 2019 Montana Red Angus Tour on September 28th! MTRAA Officers

President: Francis Koenig - francis@midrivers.com Vice President: Christina Pierce - lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Secretary: Tena Ketchum - mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

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2019 Breeder Directory

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

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The Olsons

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

AREA 1 - West

Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 89

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Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 782-83

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

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

AREA 4 - Southwest

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Aaron Kravig, Director

www.solidrockredangus.com

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 79 Kyley DeVoe, Director

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

Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director

FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

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 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

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

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Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com

Gary & Val

Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

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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 Ranch Red Angus

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967

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

AREA 5 - Northern Plains

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

Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277

Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

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Cory & Katy Johnson

Scott Farm Red Angus

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AREA 2 Montana

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

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

DAHLKE RED ANGUS Maternal Breeding Stock by Top A.I. Sires Since 1992

Contact us today for more information! Arlan Dahlke • Bagley, Minnesota (218) 694-6727 • (218) 556-5896 www.DahlkeRedAngus.com

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

RED ANGUS

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

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

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 -

AREA 8 - Southeast

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

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 77 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 87 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

Tom Karr

Jim Yance, Director Jeff Pettit, Region C Director SERAA Breeders can be found on page 75

AREA 9 - Midwest

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

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 89

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295 Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price

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

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

BIM

Oakridgefarms.org Rob & Amy Hess

Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested

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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

JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

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Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 www.wmfredangus.com

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

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

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

Join us on March 16, 2019 in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania for our Annual Production Sale with Chappell Red Angus and Swank Farm Red Angus!

The Only Red Angus Production Sale in the Northeast U.S.!

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

ROUSE RED ANGUS

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

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

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2346B N Road â&#x20AC;˘ Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 273-8581 â&#x20AC;˘ Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

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HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms

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Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

Registered Bulls â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Bred Heifers

Jack & Roxie Janssen

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Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com

www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bred with You the Cattleman in Mindâ&#x20AC;?

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft â&#x20AC;˘ Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 â&#x20AC;˘ 785-472-1033

Ramsdale Reds â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Angus since 1964â&#x20AC;?

John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 â&#x20AC;˘ (620) 532-6060

KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road â&#x20AC;˘ White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com

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Calendar of Events September 1 7 11-13 15 24 27 28 28 28

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October ARA Magazine Kick-Off Classic, Knoxville, IA National Red Angus Convention, Dubuque, IA Cloud 9 Cattle Co. Complete Herd Dispersal, CCI.Live Lorenzen Ranches, Oakdale, CA Jeffries Red Angus, Checotah, OK Ladies In Red Female Classic Hereford & Red Angus, Heber Springs, AR MTRAA Tour, Miles City, MT McPhee Red Angus Sale, Lodi, CA

October 1 2 3 5 5 9 11 11 14 17 17-19 18 21 24 26 26 27

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November ARA Magazine Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus Sale, Miles, TX Bayou Creek Ranch "Only the Best" Sale, Jacksboro, TX Ladies of Legends Online Sale, sconlinesales.com Rich Red Angus Fall Female Sale, Vinton, IA R.A. Brown Ranch Bull, Female & Quarter Horse Sale, Throckmorton, TX Front-Pasture Female Sale, Putnam, OK B&L Red Angus Bull Sale, Putnam, OK Burlap & Barbed Wire, Clay Center, KS Jacobson Red Angus Complete Cowherd Dispersal, Mahnomen, MN Mushrush Ranches Online Replacement Heifer Auction Prestigous NILE Red Angus Sale, Billings, MT Lazy J Bar Ranch Online Heifer Sale, www.sconlinesales.com Bieber Fever in the Southeast, Reidsville, GA Pieper Red Angus Fall Run, Hay Springs, NE Red Hill Farms Bulls & Females of Fall, Lafayette, TN Lacy's Red Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, Drexel, MO

November 1 2 2 7 11-12 14 14 14 16 16 25

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine Red Tie Event, Tina, MO "The Andras Kind" Female Sale, Manchester, IL 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT U2 Ranch Complete Herd Dispersal, Lethbridge, AB, Canada Bieber Fever Fall Production Sale, Leola, SD K2 Red Angus, Wheatland, WY Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT C-Bar Ranch "Last Call" Female Sale, Brownell, KS Females of Fall Red Angus Sale, Albany, WI LASO Red Angus Fall Female & Bull Sale, Othello, WA

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SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements

Scott Bachman â&#x20AC;¢ (660) 247-1112

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

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Ken & Brenda Keesaman

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Rt. 2 Box 129A â&#x20AC;¢ Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 â&#x20AC;¢ (417) 867-5545

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Doug and Betty Dunn 9498 NE 9th Street â&#x20AC;¢ Terrebonne, Oregon 97760 (541) 923-1705

LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen

John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032

RED ANGUS SINCE 1959

Leonard & Naomi Wood â&#x20AC;¢ (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North â&#x20AC;¢ Sandpoint, ID 83864 â&#x20AC;¢ woodvxranch@aol.com

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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co ............................79 5L Red Angus..................................49,83 9 MIle Ranch ........................................15 ABS ......................................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Adams Angus Ranch............................77 Andras Stock Farm ..............................90 Angelo Cattle Company .......................82 Angus World ........................................78 Atkinson Reds ......................................75 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................84 B & L Red Angus ..................................74 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................89 Bar C Red Angus..................................79 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........84 Bayer ....................................................35 Bayou Creek Ranch ............................39 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,74 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................85 Birdwell, James ....................................86 Birdwell, Joel ........................................86 Birnie Red Angus..................................77 Bola Red Angus ..............................78,79 Booth, CK Sonny..................................86 Bovine Elite ..........................................65 Bow Creek Beef ..................................85 Boehringer Ingleheim ................23,24,57 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................83 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................12,84 Brown, RA ........................40,41,42,43,79 Brylor Ranch ........................................82 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................48 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................75 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................77,81 C-T ..................................................47,83 Calvo Red Angus..................................21 Campbell Red Angus............................84 Cattle Visions ......................................61 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................59 Chappell Red Angus ............................85 Chiefline Red Angus ............................79 Christensen Red Angus........................83 Choat Cattle Co....................................77 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................14 Cloud Nine Cattle Co. ..........................60 Croissant Red Angus............................84 Crockett Ranch ....................................84 Cross Diamond Cattle Company ....77,91 Crossroads Cattle Company ..........77,83 Crump Red Angus ................................85

D Cross Red Angus..............................87 D&D Cattle Co .....................................77 DK Red Angus......................................85 Daigger-Orr Red Angus........................77 Dahlke Red Angus................................85 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........86 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ........85 Diamond H ..........................................87 Double Eagle Ranch ............................89 Elmwood Fields ....................................85 Estrotect ..............................................32 Evans Cattle C0 ..................................77 Faylor Red Angus ................................83 Feddes Red Angus ..............................47 Fick Red Angus ....................................77 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................82 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................79 Flat Creek Farms..................................75 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................84 Forster Red Angus ..............................84 Fritz Red Angus....................................59 Genex/CRI............................................92 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................75 Gilchrist ................................................86 Gill Red Angus......................................67 Gilreath Farms......................................70 Glacier Red Angus ..............................82 Green Mountain Red Angus ............45,82 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................79 H & F Red Angus .................................87 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,79 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................77 Harbin Red Angus ...............................79 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................83 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................85 Hofman Simmental Farms....................53 Hoft Red Angus ...................................83 Hueftle Cattle Co ............................70,77 Illinois Red Angus Association..............85 Iowa Red Angus Association ................18 JST Red Angus ....................................89 Jacobs, Roger ......................................86 Jacobson Red Angus ......................34,84 James Red Angus ................................90 Janssen Red Angus ............................87 Jarvis Red Angus ................................75 Jeffries Land & Cattle ................36,37,85 K2 Red Angus ......................................68 Karr Farms ..........................................85 Kick Off Classic Sale ............................69 KK Farms ............................................89

Klompien Red Angus............................83 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................87 Koenig Ranch Reds ............................83 Kolle Red Angus ..................................79 Kravig Red Angus ................................84 Ladies of Legends Sale........................50 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................89 Laubach Red Angus ..........................8,83 Lautenschlager & Sons ..................46,89 Lazy J Bar ......................................66,84 Leland Red Angus ..........................17,83 Little Creek Farm..................................75 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................85 Loosli Red Angus ................................89 Lorenzen Ranches ..........................59.89 Lost Creek Red Angus ........................83 Lowderman, Cody ................................86 Lowery, Matt ........................................86 Lucht Red Angus .................................83 Ludvigson ........................................25,29 MARS Red Angus ................................87 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................77 McDonald Red Angus ..........................80 McLean Red Angus ..............................75 McMurphy Farms. ................................85 McPhee Red Angus ........................22,89 Mercer Farm ........................................75 Merck....................................................63 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................84 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................83 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................84 Mobley, Luke ........................................86 Montana Red Angus Tour ....................26 Morris/Box Ranch ................................79 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,87 NAJRAE ..........................................54,55 NILE ....................................................33 Namken Red Angus ............................85 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc. ..........34 OHR ....................................................84 Oak Ridge Farms ................................85 Osborn Red Angus ..............................75 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................89 Peacock Red Angus ............................80 Pieper Red Angus ..........................19,77 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............78,86 Plain Jan’s ............................................76 Pool Ranch...........................................86 Quality Genetics ..................................79 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................89 RAFI ................................................73,76

Rafter H Ranch ....................................78 Ramsdale Reds ...................................87 RAAA Commercial Symposium............71 Red Angus Society of Australia ............86 Red Angus National Convention ..........72 Redland Red Angus ............................82 Red Cow Relocators ............................86 Red Fork Red Angus ............................82 Red Hill Farms ................................30,75 Rhodes Red Angus, LLC......................87 Rich Red Angus....................................31 Ritchey ................................................48 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................87 Rocking Bar H ......................................89 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ..............89 Rouse Red Angus ................................77 STgenetics ..........................................51 S Diamond Angus ................................77 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................77 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................83 Schuler Red Angus ..............................77 Schumacher Trust ................................87 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................84 Sheaman Ranch ..................................84 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................83 Shoal Creek..........................................89 Shobe, Kyle ..........................................86 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................84 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................84 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ..........................84 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................89 Stout, Justin..........................................86 Strauss Free Raised ............................88 Sun River..............................................82 Sutherlin Farms ....................................82 Sycamore Farm....................................67 TJS Red Angus ....................................82 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................75 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................79 U2 Ranch ........................................26,27 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valnes Ranch Red Angus ....................84 Veto Valley Farms ................................51 Wedel Red Angus ................................87 Westphal Red Angus............................83 Whitley Red Angus ..............................75 Willows Farm Company ......................89 Windrush Farm ....................................89 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................89 WRAZ Red Angus ................................86 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............85

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