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Board Commentary

by Johnny Rogers, RAAA President

Looking for Certainties in an Uncertain World Reliability is a prized trait even in the best of times. Knowing what to expect has great value and allows us to effectively manage our businesses and personal lives.

Farming and ranching are occupations filled with extreme complexities that can alter outcomes even with careful planning. 2020 has taken these uncertainties to a whole new level. Not only do we have the normal volatile factors like weather and markets, but we added a global pandemic and civil unrest to the equation.

When the world seems to turn upside down and sideways every few days, finding something you can count on becomes even more important. Let me share with you a few things that are built to last and have a strong record of persistence in tough conditions.

The foundation of the beef industry lies in harvesting forage often produced on marginal land by beef cows. These brood matrons capture the value created by careful stewardship of this grassland resource. They create value by converting plant material into calf crops – some of which will go back into the herd as replacements to continue the cycle.

Of course, you all know the rest of the story as the balance of the calves spend most of their lives on pasture, range or crop residue before being finished in feedlots. Cows are the original “up cyclers” taking something that we cannot digest and creating a nutritious and great tasting protein source.

Red Angus cows thrive in this system and they have become the most sought-after brood cow in the beef industry. Market research completed by Kansas State University has validated that Red Angus-sired females garner higher sale prices that other breed types.

When talking to cattlemen about why they prefer these females, a common theme is expressed. Fertility, fleshing ability, longevity

and docility are some of the most mentioned attributes of the Red Angus cow. Of course, she brings performance and carcass traits along with her dynamic maternal package.

This gives cattlemen a high degree of mating flexibility to fit various environments and markets.

These great females were created by breeders following sound selection principles and using genetic tools developed under the Red Angus Association of America’s Total Herd Reporting program. THR has built consistency and accuracy into our genetic evaluation and allows our stakeholders to deliver the type of cattle needed to make our commercial customers profitable.

Commercial cattlemen can rely on the RAAA to stay focused on their needs and deliver genetics and programs that creates value. The Feeder Calf Certification Program is a great example of how we use pull-through marketing to build demand for Red Angus genetics.

This program sets new records for enrollment every year and our customers appreciate the value and simplicity. Contact your seedstock provider or a member of our marketing team to learn more about FCCP. RAAA continues to innovate, develop and execute a membership-driven Strategic Plan.

Many will remember the old saying, “If you do not know where you are going, then any road with take you there.”

RAAA believes in finding our preferred destination (goals and objectives) and then find the best path to achieve them. In some cases, we may have to build a road or bridge to arrive at our destination but through perseverance we will prevail. We will continue our relentless pursuit of innovations that improve beef industry profitability and sustainability.

All industry stakeholders can rely on Red Angus genetics and programs to provide a future with more certainty in our uncertain times. ■

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Association Commentary

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Where Red Angus Fits in U.S. Beef Production Drawing on information from an RAAA producer survey conducted last fall, we can better understand how Red Angus breeders and their commercial bull customers view the breed’s role in U.S. beef production.

Question 11 of the survey asked the following: What do you associate with Red Angus cattle for beef production?

This multiple-choice question was about which groups of traits are thought to be most important and how cattle producers utilize Red Angus genetics to reach their desired goals. The summary of responses is ranked from highest to lowest frequency.

• 56% Multi-purpose/Balanced Traits • 43% Maternal Traits • 1% Terminal Traits As mentioned, these responses came from both commercial and registered breeders, and the aggregate message they provide seems clear enough.

Red Angus contributes to the success of the beef business by delivering a host of positive traits that benefit all industry segments (cow-calf, feedlot,

packer and consumer), while simultaneously maintaining strong emphasis on maternal characteristics.

The dial below provides an illustration of what this looks like in practice. Red Angus is a balanced-trait breed that leans maternal. Terminal traits are not ignored. They are part of a balanced-trait package. But the breed’s maternal emphasis generally holds a higher position of importance.

“Maternal-leaning, balanced traits” is what breeders and commercial cow-calf operators want and expect from Red Angus genetics. It therefore stands to reason that the better this expectation is fulfilled by every Red Angus bull and female produced, the more success our breeders and the breed itself will experience.

As breeders align their programs with how the marketplace desires to use Red Angus, demand for Red Angus genetics is bound to increase.

We should also acknowledge that Red Angus holds the title of “mostfavored female” in the industry because this promise of a truly maternal cow is being met way more often than not.

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would generally agree that this is where Red Angus fits in beef production and where the breed’s greatest success can be found.

There’s obviously room for variation from one breeding program to the next as to how the maternalleaning, balanced traits thought process is applied. Some may choose to lean more to the left or to the right on the dial. However, many breeders will decide to stay focused pretty much exactly where the arrow is pointing, maintaining, or better yet, improving their herd’s ability to contribute to industry demands as brought to light by the survey. RAAA members and commercial Red Angus producers

The table on the right shows how this balanced trait approach to improving Red Angus genetics has worked out during the past decade. By comparing the top 200 most-used sires in 2009 versus 2019, we observe that breeders are making progress in a host of traits.

Working on so many traits at once can be an arduous process. However, Red Angus breeders consistently demonstrate their commitment to making improvements that help the breed contribute positively to all beef industry segments. ■

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200 Most-Used Red Angus Sires EPD Average

2009

2019

HerdBuilder Index

161

166

GridMaster Index

47

49

Calving Ease Direct

11

13

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Marketing Update

by Barrett Simon, Commercial Marketing Specialist

Summer Sales Close on High Note, Provide Optimism for Fall Run As we closed out the spring, the sentiment throughout most of the seedstock circles was that many involved were pleasantly surprised with the way that the market stabilized and remained steady for Red Angus herd sires amidst the uncertainty that was COVID-19.

However, the commercial bull buyers who had made this the reality were left grasping for straws in the early summer markets. Marketing plans shifted, fed cattle were backlogged, and the calf market took a hit. Feelings of unrest and angst were common for all of us with a calf crop to sell and it looked as if the pandemic was catching up to the cow-calf producer with no promise of a subsidy to offset the delayed repercussions of the market fall.

However, in roughly a two-week time span from late-June to early-July, we began catching traction.

During this time frame, I had the opportunity to visit with Frank Wedel while I was in western Kansas for a few days. Admittedly, I never know exactly how someone with more experience is reading current events and will try to remain somewhat neutral.

Frank reminded me that the demand for animal protein is high and that we have offered the world’s finest for quite some time. Almost a week later, we saw increasing numbers of cattle offered on the

videos, and producers were receiving prices on par, and better in many cases, with where they were a year ago.

The cattle business is a competitive one and we all work to build profit margins, so while it may not be the bell-ringer prices we hope for, it does provide reasonable profits for producers with well-managed cowherds and moderate input costs.

I sat down to write this article following the midand late-August sales. Surely the end of the video run provided the hottest markets of the summer as some producers saw their fall delivered calves command $30-80 per head more than they did at this time last year; a pleasant surprise for most. Momentum is building and cautious optimism is heard from sale barn managers across the country.

One of such marketing agents is Brian Winter of Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas. Brian urged producers in the Central and Southern Plains to consider grazing wheat pasture now more than ever.

Though I won’t speculate where the March feeder board will sit at the time that this article is released, Brian showed a cash-to-cash profit margin of nearly $300 per head when light weight grazers were purchased and locked in for March delivery.

Plenty of this kind of green-made steers and heifers will be available across the country as our FCCP sales kick off in the month of October. With several newly listed sales alongside of some of our longest running and most-productive sales, look to our listings this fall or contact any member of our team to consider one of these Special FCCP Sales to further capitalize on the value of your cowherd’s Red Angus influence.

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Marketing Update

Special Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Calendar

Date Oct. 1 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 29 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Dec. 3 Dec. 3 Dec. 9 Jan. 9

FCCP Sales Bagley Livestock Exchange - Bagley, MN Perhamn Stockyards - Perham, MN Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Crawford Livestock Auction - Crawford, NE St. Onge Livestock - St. Onge, SD Crawford Livestock Auction - Crawford, NE Mobridge Livestock - Mobridge, SD Torrington Livestock - Torrington, WY Tri-County Stockyards - Motley, MN Billings Livestock Commission - Billings, MT Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Crawford Livestock Auction - Crawford, NE Miles City Livestock Commission - Miles City, MT Philip Livestock - Philip, SD Sheridan Livestock Auction Company - Rushville, NE Glasgow Stockyards - Glasgow, MT Ogallala Livestock - Ogallala, NE Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Crawford Livestock Auction - Crawford, NE St. Onge Livestock - St. Onge, SD Faith Livestock - Faith, SD Hub City Livestock - Aberdeen, SD Bagley Livestock Exchange - Bagley, MN LaCrosse Livestock - LaCrosse, KS Central Oregon Livestock Auction - Madras, OR Philip Livestock - Philip, SD - Special Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine, NE Russell Livestock - Russell, KS Bloomington Livestock Exchange - Bloomington, WI Fort Scott Livestock - Fort Scott, KS Bagley Livestock Exchange - Bagley, MN Billings Livestock Commission - Billings, MT Winter Livestock - Dodge City, KS Sutton Livestock - Sutton, NE

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4052106 16 216 56 16 -3.3 81 135 .33 16 11 10 .86 .61 $48 Oracle Ten X 1% 1% 7% 21% 1% 1% 1% 98% 52% 3% 1% 1% 23% Eye Poping good. 4 of the top 10 sires in the breed came from our program. Five others in the top 10 have a black animal in their 3 generation pedigree.

4052120 212 192 60 10 1.3 101 172 .45 24 12 5 .78 .64 $31 Oracle Ten X 11% 1% 83% 95% 1% 1% 1% 56% 33% 82% 2% 1% 57% He stands alone as the only red animal in the entire breed with his level of growth and carcass superiority. He is 1 of 61 outstanding Oracle sons in this sale.

THIS IS no BULL. This is six generations of service to America’s ranching community.

This is our family’s commitment to more efficient beef production.

This is equal parts faith, sweat, science and innovation.

This is a ranch that has met the challenges since 1895.

This is 125 years of focus on our customers’ success.

This is bred into every animal that carries the brand.

This is R.A. Brown Ranch.

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at the ranch • Throckmorton, TX

500 Bulls (Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus™) 125 Registered Females (Red Angus) 100 “Hand-Picked” Commercial Bred Heifers 22 Ranching Heritage Bred Quarter Horses Donnell & Kelli Brown Phone: 940-849-0611 Box 727, Throckmorton, TX 76483

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4070544 G907 502 217 52 15 -2.4 72 116 .28 24 11 8 20 .62 .39 $54 Oracle Ranchmaster 1/9/21 1% 4% 17% 37% 10% 9% 10% 58% 40% 33% 6% 10% 4% 13% Her sire, Oracle has proven himself to be one of the very best bulls in the breed & she is due to have one of the first Ranchmast calves ever born.

4096426 G261 504 185 53 14 -3.1 77 124 .29 24 7 8 16 .70 .50 $58 Oracle President 12/25/20 18% 1% 27% 24% 3% 4% 6% 51% 96% 29% 45% 4% 2% 16% 1 of 12 outstanding Oracle daughters to sell. This is 1 of 19 females bred to President & this is your opportunity to own one of his first calves. Semen not available.

3593150 D689 510 221 54 11 -1.4 76 132 .35 23 16 8 18 .40 -.20 $89 Premier Merlin 1/28/21 2% 1% 59% 50% 2% 1% 1% 63% 4% 30% 28% 34% 87% .3% HB, GM, $R & $P indexes help identfiy animals that do the most things right. It is no surprise that she is one of 64 descendents of AbiGrace in this sale.

3593312 D1545 515 180 53 14 -.9 82 137 .34 24 17 7 13 .58 .30 $54 Absolute Ranchmaster 1/28/21 33% 1% 23% 60% 1% 1% 1% 54% 2% 45% 86% 9% 5% 13% Be one of the first to own offspring from the genetic masterpiece, Ranchmaster, who is bred to 21 females in this sale. This black red outcross deal is for real.

4077918 G9103 528 200 52 17 -4.7 64 108 .28 27 13 10 16 .65 -.05 $69 Fantastic Merlin 1/12/21 6% 2% 5% 7% 32% 19% 11% 25% 13% 6% 48% 7% 70% 4% Fantastic has proven himself to be one of the most complete, calving ease bulls in the breed. 14 Fantastic daughters sell & this one of 29 selling bred to Merlin.

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Member Services Bulletin Nachos and Beer (Data and EPDs)

By Halla Pfeiff, Director of Office Operations August is one of the heaviest months for requesting data from the RAAA. This may sound funny to you, but data entry is a lot like a plate of nachos. It is packed full of good stuff but takes some effort to make it come together and also to eat.

Think about it this, way: The chips are your cows, the base.

The meat is the sires which are bulkier and chosen wisely.

The cheese is the weight data (birth and weaning). Toppings are the easy elements that almost every bite consists of that don’t require too much effort, like color, HPS, mating, etc.

Communications RAAA logos and the magazine were upgraded for brand cohesiveness.

FCCP/Allied Access Programs Value-added programs reached a record high of 214,200 enrollments in 2019-2020 Accounting and Finance Net income exceeded 2019-2020 budget by a significant margin

Red Angus Shows The 2020 National Red Angus Show was the largest in history REDSPro Added an additional programmer to bring the IT team to three members for more efficient implementation DNA/Breed Improvement Launched Red Cow Rally, a female genotyping research program, with Neogen Membership Membership continued to grow reaching 2,755 RAAA members and 1,101 JRA members

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Thinking about the toppings is easy and a given when you dive into your meal. When reporting data, these should be the givens and the items that not much thinking needs to go into.

Now the cheese (weight data) covers all of the chips and takes an effort to make sure each chip gets a decent amount on them, definitely a place you don’t want to skimp. The meat (sire) now carries half the weight even if it has to be shared with a few others. The chips (cows) are your base, always consistent, best served warm and can use a stack of goodies on top, even if a little salty.

Now, some might argue that the best part is the beer (EPDs) that accompanies the nachos (data), and how your animal(s) genetically stack up. Some prefer an ice-cold Coors Light fresh from Colorado, while others fancy a Bud Light or a local IPA. However, it all depends on preference and determined goals for each individual operation.

Overall, the most important factor is that the data is turned in well and in good combination to reap the full benefits - just like your plate of nachos is made with perfection and to not be taken lightly.

Reminder to reference your data reporting timeline sent out to all members with their August 1 statement or access the online calendar at redangus.org/herdmanagement/thr-calendar/. Spring birth and weaning data has been requested to be submitted as soon as weaning weights have been taken. Also, now is the time to collect DNA samples on your calves. Contact the member services team if we can be of assistance through any of the process. n

In it for the

Long Haul

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ow do you position your cowherd when we operate in uncertain times? Now’s not the time to buy just any old seedstock.

That could cost you for years to come. The traits we’ve always focused on help you to survive and thrive no matter what comes at you.

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eproductive efficiency is top of the list. Wean a healthy calf off range without extra feed or attention and do it every year. The calves produced must perform well in the feedyard and hang a carcass that brings you a PREMIUM. That kind of program takes YEARS to develop, and discipline to continually maintain and improve. When times are uncertain, you can’t afford to accept any less from your genetics supplier.

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n uncertain times, position yourself for the future with the thoughtful, deliberate, PROVEN genetics of Kniebel Cattle Co. You can be CERTAIN you’re positioned to be profitable now and in the future, because like you, we’re in it for the long haul.

Selling 170+ head!

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Registered Females For Sale Private Treaty

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The Initial Offering of Collusion

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PBRS

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Cimmaron 9140

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RAAA 4167776 • 4/9/19 Red Wildman Cimarron 605D x Red Six Mile Countessa 255B HB: 139 GM: 47 CE: 7 BW: 1.6 WW: 69 YW: 109 MK: 23 RE: 0.02 MB: 0.21 Due in April to J6 Jagger 120G (RAAA 4055256), a Red Angus son of Six Mile & Co Jagger 780A from a daughter of Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P.

PBRS Cimmaron 9140

RAAA 4167844 • 4/5/19 Red Wildman Cimarron 605D x Kale Miss Wanda 3098A HB: 151 GM: 48 CE: 10 BW: 1.3 WW: 68 YW: 111 MK: 24 RE: 0.01 MB: 0.26

FEATURING 50 LOTS

25 Bred Females 10 Breeding Age (18-month-old) Bulls Genetic Packages This sale will offer the influence of one of the greatest Lim-Flex and Red Angus cow herds in America.

Very Nice 985

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Maxed Out 9107

PBRS Very Nice 985

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RAAA 4167834 • 3/11/19 J6RA Lion Heart E254 x ENGD Very Nice 6507D HB: 179 GM: 50 CE: 13 BW: -2.0 WW: 66 YW: 113 MK: 24 RE: 0.10 MB: 0.43 Due in April to J6 Jagger 120G (RAAA 4055256), a Red Angus son of Six Mile & Co Jagger 780A from a daughter of Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P.

PBRS Maxed Out 9107

RAAA 4167778 • 3/20/19 WEBR Maxed Out 627 x L83 Beta 105B HB: 139 GM: 45 CE: 10 BW: 0.0 WW: 74 YW: 111 MK: 28 RE: 0.20 MB: 0.24

First Lady 93

Maxed Out 958

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RAAA 4167790 • 2/14/19 J6RA Lion Heart E254 x ENGD First Lady 6014D HB: 132 GM: 46 CE: 12 BW: -1.2 WW: 64 YW: 101 MK: 25 RE: -0.08 MB: 0.11 Due in April to J6 Jagger 120G (RAAA 4055256), a Red Angus son of Six Mile & Co Jagger 780A from a daughter of Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P.

PBRS Maxed Out 958

RAAA 4167792 • 3/5/19 WEBR Maxed Out 627 x ENGD Annie 6608D HB: 160 GM: 47 CE: 9 BW: 0.9 WW: 80 YW: 124 MK: 28 RE: 0.12 MB: 0.20

Feel free to come by the ranch to view the offering. Visit www.Limousin365.com to view the sale catalog.

We hope you will log in and be a part of this exciting auction featuring our most progressive genetics.

PAUL SISEMORE, Owner Manager: ELGIN ELMORE, 918-346-2438 11720 Overlook Dr. • Sand Springs, OK 74063 elginpbars@yahoo.com • www.pbarsranch.com “The Little Ranch with THE Big Genetics”

Sale Management:

Randall O. Ratliff • Randy@rrmktg.com • 615-330-2735

Sale Consultants:

MC Marketing • 402-350-3447 Grassroots Consulting • 515-229-5227

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The Database Race

by Jared Wareham, former Top Dollar Angus General Manager

Quietly, a frenzied dash has begun revealing itself in our industry. It will rival the intensity of the closing scenes of Talladega Nights as Ricky Bobby and Jean Girard sprinted earnestly toward the finish line as Pat Benatar belted out, “We Belong.” A truly epic finish. Whoever slaps their hand across that checkered line first, will be well positioned to drive innovation in virgin spaces along the beef value chain.

We all understand the practical applications and financial benefits that can be derived from highly accurate databases and fine-tuned interpretive analytics.

Precision food and feedstuff production systems are shining examples of how technology can help producers become better business operators. Big data has greatly benefited producers as they

Red American Cattle is a group of professional cattlemen combining passion, hard work, experience and knowledge based on EPDs. We strive to develop economically relevant traits in a registered Red Angus herd born and raised in Florida.

While using the best quality bloodlines in the country, we offer Red Angus genetics that are adaptable to southern conditions and ready to improve profitability standards in your herd.

navigate business decision making, like weather impacts, government and resource use. It has helped keep tractors and equipment running straight and efficiently so farmers can profitably supply global grain markets.

Opportunities for further integration of data-driven tools also exist in all segments of beef production. Just ask the feedlot manager trying to cost effectively grow NHTC (non-hormone treated cattle). Tools to reliably predict growth performance and reduce the probability of losses have a significant place when buying and feeding cattle without the benefits of implants. Comprehensive integration of such tools may still have hurdles to overcome.

However, make no mistake, we are inching that direction more each year

due to a multitude of data accumulation and analytical efforts.

Traditionally, the beef industry has been too fragmented and siloed to support across-the-board integration of ranch-to-consumer data flow. Further complicating the matter is the lack of robust, high-accuracy public datasets with universally accepted, predictive metric capabilities.

The best data resources that do exist are designed mostly for seedstock and commercial ranch utilization (like IGS, for example).

These designs are not flawed, but they’re more of an “initial wave,” or first generation of precision-production-improving metrics.

Red American Cattle 4th Generation in the Cattle Business!

“Changing Paradigms” Alachua, Florida (352) 789-8008 info@redamericancattle.com 30 Red Angus Magazine n October 2020

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The Database Race Continued evolvement of these morelimited tools will be key to widespread cooperation between the segments.

Therefore, the race is on to assemble and validate data tools that can deliver precision information and logistics management up and down each segment of the beef value chain.

We should assume that, to some degree, there are very powerful data sets that already exist. However, these databases represent a shift away from what has been typical for our industry. They are privately held resources that constantly assimilate data in droves that will help drive business performance through precision metrics. Furthermore, they operate free from the usual complications characteristic of public databases. Overall, data quality and limitations to size and scope are sometimes challenged by narrowed visions

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and politics, which have created performance ceilings in most public data sets. They lack complete integrative capabilities to the entire industry, as a result.

Moving forward, we will be able to place most databases in two buckets as the race unfolds. Those that have limited opportunities to improve or retool and, as a result, fear an oncoming wave of irrelevance. And secondly, those that truly “get” the industry and drive segment-to-segment cooperation by creating highly useful business metrics that create more value for all involved.

Not only will the right kind of data help mitigate risk and empower enterprise management, it represents a proverbial gold mine to its gate keepers. Environments or systems that can facilitate supply chain profitability, like

transparent and accurate price discovery at the speed of commerce, will find plenty of opportunities to scale and profit.

Those that can create opportunities to cultivate large fields of data and erect precision instruments connecting the ranch to the consumer with all necessary interfacing capabilities, could have one of the most powerful operating alignment systems our industry has ever seen. n

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Fall Ozark Bull Sale

Orion Beef Group

October 17, 2020

75 Coming Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls Established in 1954

9213G • #4110384 • 2/9/19

MAXIMUM X PROFITBUILDER X PROSPECT 145HB, 54GM, 10CED, -1.1BW, 87WW, 150YW, 28MILK, 14HPG, 6CEM, 10ST, 0.48MB, 0.42RE, $18,639PRO, $55RAN Stylish and long as a rope!

9206G • #4110370 • 2/8/19

Green Springs Bull Sale Center • Nevada, MO • 1:00 pm CST

9150G • #4110258 • 1/28/19

9327G • #4110608 • 3/6/19

ORACLE X NIGHT CALVER X CANYON CLASSIC 188HB, 53GM, 14CED, -1.4BW, 81WW, 130YW, 25MILK, 15HPG, 7CEM, 15ST, 0.47MB, 0.39RE, $13,492PRO, $45RAN One of the best balanced bulls in the offering!

X-PORTER X WHEATLAND X EXT 7455 185HB, 50G, 12CED, -2.3BW, 76WW, 117YW, 28MILK, 15HPG, 10CEM, 15ST, 0.53MB, 0.37RE, $11,045PRO, $65RAN Great cow family!

9311G • #4110580 • 3/11/19

9509G • #4193518 • 2/8/19

FANTASTIC X IMPRESSIVE X PACKER 192HB, 52GM, 20CED, -6.2BW, 61WW, 105YW, 29MILK, 12HPG, 11CEM, 15ST, 0.69MB, 0.23RE, $15,315PRO, $63RAN Great pedigree and top 2% $Profit!

MAXIMUM X JULIAN X HOBO DESIGN 209HB, 52GM, 16CED, -3.5MB, 74WW, 121YW, 29MILK, 17HPG, 9CEM, 17ST, 0.42MB, 0.35RE, $13,547PRO, $64RAN Awesome Herdbuilder and $Ranch!

X-FACTOR X EXT 5233 X BIG SKY 202HB, 51GM, 15CED, -3.7BW, 73WW, 120YW, 29MILK, 14HPG, 10CEM, 17ST, 0.67MB, 0.37RE, $16,790PRO, $74RAN The Best Combination Bull in the sale!

9342G • #4110638 • 3/3/19

9355G • #4110664 • 3/2/19

9357G • #4110668 • 3/6/19

FANTASTIC X SPENCER X EXPEDITION 208HB, 55GM, 11CED, 1.6BW, 90WW, 155YW, 32MILK, 9HPG, 8CEM, 18ST, 0.35MB, 0.26RE, $15,405PRO, $44RAN Best in the World Growth Numbers!

ORACLE X TAKEOVER X EXT 7455 184HB, 55GM, 13CED, -3.0BW, 81WW, 132YW, 24MILK, 10HPG, 5CEM, 15ST, 0.74MB, 0.64RE, $17,859PRO, $52RAN Numbers, Looks and a Lot More!

X-MAN X GOLD MINE X TANK 180HB, 51GM, 15CED, -1.9BW, 67WW, 115YW, 21MILK, 13HPG, 7CEM, 15ST, 0.54MB, 0.24RE, $11,357PRO, $58RAN Calving Ease deluxe with so much more!

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Florida Representative Ryan Ludvigson (515)450-3124 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson (712)229-3431 parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Kellen Ludvigson (515)314-2883 kellen@orionbeefgroup.com

Ricky Booth (407)908-9866 rsbooth77@gmail.com

2020 Fall Herdbuilder Bull and Female Sale

Orion Beef Group

November 7, 2020

Established in 1954

125 Coming Two Year Old Red Angus and Red Composite Bulls 75 Registered Bred Red Angus Bred Heifers Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 MST $Profit Is Still the Best Way to Evaluate Cattle for their Profitability in the Industry!

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9051G 4110062 1/6/19

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ORACLE X TYSON X EXPECTATION • Big time Herdbuilder, $Profit, $Ranch, Intake and Feed/Gain Herd Bull!

LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D One of the hottest sires in the entire breed!

9132G 4110222 1/25/19 193

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0.77 0.17 0.05 $18,094

X-FACTOR X TITONKA X EXT 7455 • Check out this extreme calving ease bull's $Profit and $Ranch!

9128G 4110214 1/24/19 212

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X-FACTOR X VICTORY X EXPECTATION • Top Herd Bull with superior HBI, spread, $Profit and $Ranch!!

9287G 4110532 2/23/19 164

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Heifer-Fertility Research Lays Groundwork for DNA Genetic Test

by Heather Smith Thomas for the Red Angus Magazine

Fertility in cattle is the largest driver of profitability in the beef industry – no calf, no income. It’s expensive to develop heifers as replacement females. A heifer that is fertile, settles early in the breeding season and continues to raise a calf every year for a long life of productivity is profitable. A non-profitable heifer does not breed, breeds late or comes in open after her first calf. Her spot in the herd must then be replaced by another heifer that takes two years to develop.

Producers utilize multiple ways to select heifers but determining future fertility has been elusive. Dr. Jared Decker, associate professor at the University of Missouri, is starting a research project to look at genetics of fertility and heifer puberty with a grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. He is currently recruiting 2,500 Red Angus and 2,500 Hereford heifers for his research, and producers who participate will get free genomic-enhanced EPDs for their females.

Fertility Indicator Traits The beef industry needs informative indicator traits for heifer fertility prediction, similar to calving ease and carcass traits. “Currently we don’t have any predictions of heifer puberty, and with the heifer pregnancy predictions that we do have, we don’t give any credit to the heifers that calve early in the breeding season,” Decker said.

“We have indicator traits like birthweight for calving ease, and ultrasound data for carcass traits,” continued Decker. “Perhaps we can use reproductive tract scores, pelvic measurements and fetal age from ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis as indicator traits to more accurately predict heifer preg40 Red Angus Magazine ■ October 2020

One to two months before breeding, a veterinarian will examine each heifer, collect pelvic measurement and assign a reproductive tract score based on her puberty status.

nancy. Reproductive tract scores and pelvic measurements can also be used to predict the onset of puberty.”

Settling a heifer early allows her more time to recover after calving, with more chance to rebreed. Jordan Thomas, University of Missouri state beef reproduction specialist, is also involved with this research. He said heifers that become pregnant in the first 21 days will stay in the herd over a year longer, on average, and wean more pounds of calf during their productive life span. “This is partly because she weans that additional calf and because she breeds early each year. Her calf is older and heavier at weaning,” explained Thomas.

“With this research, we’re trying to develop precise ways of identifying heifers based on their genetic merits for reproductive traits. If I want heifers pregnant as early as possible in their

first breeding, they must reach puberty before the start of that breeding season.

I could use protocols to help them, but even those protocols function best when most of the group has already attained puberty. We also need heifers with the fertility potential to conceive with as few of services as possible, so they become pregnant as early as possible,” he said.

Current methods of trying to make genetic progress in reproductive performance are limited. “The heifer pregnancy EPD is calculated as a yes or no: did she become pregnant after she was exposed? That’s better than nothing, but not as good as we think we can do.

We’re now collecting pre-breeding and pregnancy information on a large group of heifers to retrospectively determine which heifers are reaching puberty at younger ages, and which are conceiving early in the breeding season.

Heifer-Fertility Research Lays Groundwork for DNA Genetic Test

puberty and fertility in beef heifers and to create DNA tests. The project has four objectives.

First, estimate the amount of variation in measured traits influenced by different genetic effects. “We will also measure the amount of variation due to genetics shared between traits which is genetic correlation,” said Decker.

Second, identify DNA markers that influence puberty and fertility, utilizing extensive analyses of data from individual breeds.

Third, combine all information across breeds, traits and data sets to identify gene networks, genes and variants that influence puberty and fertility.

Ninety days after the start of breeding season, a veterinarian will pregnancy ultrasound and measure fetal age to determine when the heifer was bred.

We are also collecting a DNA sample and will look at the genomic associations with those two pieces of the puzzle,” said Thomas.

“The phenotypes we’re talking about in terms of fertility are not only valuable for genetic prediction, but also help us manage a group of heifers for best economic benefit,” Decker explained. “The puberty status of a group of heifers is important to know.

“Some may be ready to go into an AI protocol. Others may not be quite ready to breed, so we could kick them out to pasture, give them more time to develop, and turn a bull out with them.

Some may be too far behind with less chance of reaching puberty and breeding in time, so we can sell them as feeder heifers,” he said. Those would not make good replacements – coming up open or bred late – and can be sold 42 Red Angus Magazine ■ October 2020

while still young enough to get top dollar as feeder heifers. Having information on heifers could be helpful in selecting the best replacements and as a powerful management tool.

Project Goals The goal of this research is to identify the genes and DNA markers regulating

Fourth, using knowledge learned in objectives 2 and 3, this study will contrast single-trait versus multiple-trait DNA predictions for puberty and fertility.

The researchers expect this project will help them better understand which genes control differences in puberty and fertility and be able to create DNA tests and EPDs to help beef producers select more fertile heifers, increasing sustainability in the cow-calf industry.

“The first part of the study, 30 to 60 days prior to the start of breeding season, is a pre-breeding exam” said Decker.

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Heifer-Fertility Research Lays Groundwork for DNA Genetic Test “We collect pelvic measurements and give each heifer a reproductive tract score based on puberty status of the heifer. The veterinarian or technician palpates the reproductive tract, measures the size of the ovaries, determines whether there is a CL on the ovary, and checks the tone of the reproductive tract. Each heifer is given a score from 1 (very far from puberty) to 5 (already cycling).

“Then, 90 days after the start of breeding season, a veterinarian will pregnancy ultrasound and measure fetal age. We’ll know whether or not the heifer was bred and the age of the fetus, which tells us when the heifer was bred. We can give extra credit to heifers that bred early in the season.

Then, we’ll get the DNA test information to look at the genetics of these

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traits and work to create a genetic and genomic prediction of puberty and fertility traits,” he explained.

The study will take four years. “Our goal is to collect all the phenotypic data in the first two, though the collection process may stretch into the third year. We want to get as many heifers as possible enrolled as quickly as possible so we can get data collected and start crunching numbers to come up with new tools for cattle producers.”

Precision Agriculture It’s not as simple as turning the bull in and selecting heifers that get pregnant in a short breeding season, which is a good way to sort a group of heifers for fertility. “There is some cost in having the veterinarian come

twice – for the pre-breeding exam and the ultrasound pregnancy checks – but we feel this information will help us more accurately determine and describe the puberty and fertility genetics of our herd and help us do a better job of managing a group of heifers,” Decker explained.

It will more than pay for itself in the long run; producers won’t have to keep extra heifers and expend money developing them, then sell those that fall out of production their first year or two and start over with new heifers. It works for some producers to keep a large group, develop and breed them, and then let nature sort them, but that method requires extra resources to retain more heifers. This DNA tool could finetune the process.

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Heifer-Fertility Research Lays Groundwork for DNA Genetic Test “Precision agriculture is the future – we are trying to put more data into the process early to avoid headaches,” said Decker. “It won’t fit for everyone, but some producers will take advantage of new technology and genetic tools.”

They are still actively recruiting for the project. Any producer can sign up a small or large group. “For a small group close to the university, Jordan Thomas’ reproductive biology group will collect the data. If it’s a small group that’s far away, they’ll need a trained veterinarian in their area to collect the data. If it’s a large group (80 or more heifers), we can send Jordan Thomas’ group to help collect the research data, for free,” said Decker.

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Information has already been collected on Angus and SimAngus breeds, but the project is still actively seeking Red Angus and HereJordan Thomas ford producers to collaborate.

For heifers in a fall breeding program (breeding in November), the pre-breeding exam needs to be completed by mid-October. For heifers developing in the spring of 2021, there is plenty of time to get them enrolled. Participants will be accepted into the program for the next two years until 5,000 heifers are enrolled.

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All of these traits will be included in the updated HerdBuilder index. Each trait in the resulting index will be weighted according to the profitability it contributes to an operation from conception to weaning. It is important to recognize that this updated index does not include any of the post-weaning traits. So, selection using this index will not be the most effective method to make progress in those traits.

When building models for the economic selection index, it is important to gather pricing information on different revenues and costs. Like the GridMaster index, five-year-rolling averages for prices will be used as inputs for the economic model.

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A Tool to Build a Better Commercial Herd Some examples of prices that are important for calculation of the HerdBuilder index include prices for weaned calves, replacement heifer value, calving assistance costs, feed costs and cull cow values. Within the updated HerdBuilder index, some of the more influential prices for determining the index are included in the table.

the results of the general weighting that this index will put on different traits is through the pie chart.

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The prices are then entered into economic models that determine the relative contributions for each of the traits in the resulting indexes. One way to look at

This chart illustrates the relative emphasis that the index places on the different traits in the formation of the overall index value.

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A Tool to Build a Better Commercial Herd As you can see, the biggest drivers of the resulting HerdBuilder index values are STAY, HPG, MW and CEM. For most of the traits in the index, the weighting seeks to push those traits in a positive direction. The exception to this is the coefficient that is placed on Mature Weight. This index is designed to reduce mature weight while holding Weaning Weight relatively constant.

Another way to examine these indexes is to look at what is known as a “response to selection” graph. This graph provides an estimate of the change in genetic merit within a herd that makes selection decisions for all traits, assuming they solely selected on the updated HerdBuilder index.

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The resulting graph shows what the expected change in EPD values would be if selection was performed purely on the new, maternally focused HerdBuilder Index. The graph shows that by selecting on this index, improvements would be made for Calving Ease, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability. The results of the index do target reducing mature weight, and due to the high relationship between mature weight and other growth traits (WW, YW, ADG, CW), we do generally expect to see a slight reduction in the resulting EPD values following selection using this index. Although not many producers will identify that they want to reduce weights at younger ages, the goal of the index is to try and minimize the costs, limit mature cow size and promote improvements in fertility. ■

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Bieber’s Memory Lives on Through his Red Angus Legacy

you put them all in the same room you would have a heck of a tussle,” referring to their passion and deep conviction of the breed.

The Red Angus breed said good-bye to a leader and legend this summer.

Ron Bieber of Leola, South Dakota, completed his service on earth on Aug. 7, but his dedication, commitment and legacy in the Red Angus breed is woven into the breed’s history forever.

Bieber, known as a business-minded influencer of the breed, served on the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors from 1977-82, serving as the second vice president.

During his tenure on the Board, they had to fund the new headquarters in Denton, Texas. Bieber was one of the initial members of the Founders Club who donated $10,000 to the cause.

In 1994, Ron and his wife Lois received the Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award and, in 2003, the family was honored as Breeder of the Year.

He and Lois were named as one of Red Angus’ 50 Most Influential People in 2004.

Seth Leachman of Touchet, Washington, learned about the breed’s association work at a young age when his father Jim Leachman and Bieber served on the RAAA Board of Directors together.

stocking rates were appropriate, our families spent a rare afternoon at the lake boating and skiing. I will forever cherish the memory of how our families came together because of the cattle but became lifelong friends because of their values.”

Butch Schuler of Bridgeport, Nebraska, knew Bieber not only as a fellow Red Angus breeder, but as a family friend. “Ron was passionate about many things including the land, cattle and family. He was an excellent steward of the land and realized it was the backbone of every successful ranching operation. Our conversations inspired me to monitor the range health as much as the cattle’s.”

Dr. Bob Hough, former breed executive, recalled the era of Red Angus development and the early boards when Bieber served. “The generation that built the breed was comprised primarily of large breeders – very bright, objectively oriented, eccentric and fiercely independent.

The mere fact that they were raising Red Angus was an indication that they were willing to row upstream.

Ron typified this group of breed builders with all their genius and unconventional outlooks and methods.”

Schuler recalled a visit from the Bieber family to their ranch in the late-70s. “After Ron inspected the herd and was satisfied that the

Hough commented that they were all moving the breed in the same general direction with the same commercial orientation, “but when

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“As a young boy, I was intimidated

by Ron, because his confidence was so strong and he had zero inhibitions about expressing his opinions and feelings,” said Leachman. “Later as I was a young man travelling the country managing sales and visiting operations like Bieber Red Angus, I came to appreciate Ron and his knowledge of good Red Angus cattle and the land.”

“One of the memories I recall is when Ron raised Bieber Abe Lincoln, and had him at the National Western Stock Show,” said Leachman. “He was a very powerful growth bull, but not a show bull. He in turn sired Bieber Honest Abe, a bull that Leachman Cattle Co. purchased and had great success with during the mid-80s.”

“Ron was a true pioneer breeder of Red Angus cattle,” concluded Schuler. “He embraced the breed in its infancy, when Red Angus cattle were more a novelty or a fad. His conviction for breeding cattle with measurable performance and fitness to their environment helped propel the Red Angus breed into one of dominance and respect by the entire beef cattle industry.” ■

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JRA President’s Welcome

by Andrea Rutledge, JRA President Hello! I’m excited to serve my second year on the JRA Board. Entering my third year of college, it’s humbling to look back on my experiences and connections all because of this breed. It is such an incredible opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization – especially when they value their junior association as much as Red Angus does. As a board, we didn’t start our year how we expected, but we have worked to make the most of it. I have a passion for Red Angus and leadership, and it is fueled by working with the incredible leaders of the JRA Board. I look forward to each of our upcoming events and crossing paths with RAAA and JRA members throughout the year.

Be sure to stop and say, “Hi!” when you see a JRA director!

Get Ready for a Great Year It is hard to believe that we are on the downhill slide of 2020 and quickly nearing the bottom of the hill. Time flies when you are having fun, but the 2020 fun looked a little different.

Round-Up was held virtually and spread over the course of a few weeks, but we held all of our competitions, a team contest event and our annual meeting. We were thrilled with a successful turnout. If you haven’t already, like and follow our social media pages to keep up to date and interact with JRA members.

Beef Industry Education Scholarship We want our juniors to take advantage of every available opportunity, including JRA’s Beef Industry Education Scholarship Program. This scholarship provides financial support for members to participate in industry activities and events that will impact the member’s success. Scholarship applicants are accepted each quarter for review and scholarships of up to $200 are awarded to support the member’s registration 64 Red Angus Magazine ■ October 2020

and participation. View the Scholarship section at RedAngus.org/junior-redangus/programs-events/ for more information.

Young Stockman Program, Virtual December 4-5 In light of a recent announcement, we will no longer be at the University of Missouri for the Young Stockman Program. However, we will continue with an alternative virtual event. Please watch our social media properties for details as well as the JRA Update in the November Red Angus Magazine.

Invest in the Future The pandemic may have forced the JRA board to adjust the delivery of educational programs, however, it continues to capitalize on the possibilities of virtual connections and plan for in-person events this coming year. With a mission of equipping and preparing all JRA stakeholders to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture, the board seeks partnerships to support their efforts. Invest in the future through your involvement in one of our fundraising efforts. For more information, contact Kim Heller at juniors@redangus.org, 515-851-2019.

Sponsor JRA – Each fall the JRA kicks off the annual sponsorship campaign designed to support its national events while advancing the mission of the organization. The program has five levels for investment, each with a varied set of marketing and sponsor recognition.

Send in Estrotect Wrappers – Estrotect will donate $1 to JRA for each wrapper received – up to $10,000 – to support our industry’s future. Mail wrappers to RAAA, 18335 E 103rd Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022, by Dec. 31, 2020. Wrapper should include the customer's

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2020-2021 Board Andrea Rutledge, Montana President jraandrea1@gmail.com Izzy McGibbon, Arizona Vice President jraizzy1@gmail.com Tiffany Watkins, Florida Secretary jratiffany@gmail.com Mia Gibson, Iowa Director jramiagibson@gmail.com Peyton Nagel, Illinois Director jrapeyton@gmail.com Isaac Berg, Minnesota Director jraisaac1@gmail.com Dr. Kim Heller, Junior Program Coordnator juniors@redangus.org Website: redangus.org/jra Facebook: juniorredangus Instagram: juniorredangus Snapchat: juniorredangus name, address and where the indicators were purchased.

Participate in Sale Fundraisers – JRA is often given opportunities at a variety of sales for fundraising. These special sale lots give you a chance to purchase unique items or rare genetics. Keep your eyes open and support junior programs. ■

Save the Dates 2020-2021!

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his honorable discharge, he returned to the ranch west of Leola.

Ron was united in marriage to Lois Menzel on Dec. 29, 1963, at First Presbyterian Church in Lemmon, South Dakota. In 1964, Ron and LeRoy split their operations, and in September 1969, Ron and Lois purchased their first Red Angus cattle. Over the past 50 years, they have owned and improved Bieber Red Angus. During those years, he was blessed to work alongside his wife and son, Craig, and family. Ron and Lois made their home on the ranch until they moved to Primrose Westin Court in June 2018. In August 2019, Ron entered Bethesda Home of Aberdeen due to his health.

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jects. Ron had a passion for improving pastureland which led to him and Lois to receive the Excellence in Grazing Award in 1985. Ron’s passion for Red Angus led him to serve on the Red Angus Association of America Board for a number of years where he also served as Second Vice President. In 1994, he and Lois were named Red Angus Pioneer Breeder of the Year and in 2003, they were named Breeder of the Year. In 2014, they were both honored as one of 50 Most Influential Breeders in the history of the Red Angus breed. Ron also served on the South Dakota Beef Improvement Association and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council. His passion for knowledge about human nutrition led him to serve on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Nutrition research committee.

Ron enjoyed history and history discussions. He loved nature walks and the peaceful time. Cattle was obviously his passion and he looked forward to Red Angus events, cattle sales and simply being at the sale barns.

Ron loved his family and spending time with them was important. He always seemed to get into mischief with his grandkids.

Elmhurst, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Rachel Bieber of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters, Allene Eisenbeisz of Bowdle, and MaryAnn (Chuck) Mertes of Rapid City; two brothers, LeRoy (JoAnn) Bieber of Leola, and Dale (Mardella) Bieber of Bowdle; sister-inlaw, Jeanie Bieber of Bowdle; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Ron’s love of travel and cattle lead him to visit Canada, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.

Ron and Lois also visited Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and his final trip abroad, to Israel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Stewart (4-17-2010), three brothers, Terry at age 3, Willis and Dennis, brother-in-law Morris Eisenbeisz, and sister-in-law Joanne Bieber.

Grateful for having shared Ron’s life are his wife Lois; son Craig (Peggy) Bieber of Leola; two daughters, Sandra (Ed Baker) Bieber of Lansing, Michigan, and Kristi (Paul) Bieber Gibbs of

Memorials will be split among Ron’s favorite charities which include SEED Company (translating God’s Word into every language), Red Angus Foundation Inc., the McPherson County 4-H Leaders and Parents, among other special charities. ■

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

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Tim & Julie Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

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Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road â&#x20AC;¢ Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 â&#x20AC;¢ www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes

40126 Eli Gap Road â&#x20AC;¢ Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 â&#x20AC;¢ www.GlacierRedAngus.com

The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. â&#x20AC;¢ Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 â&#x20AC;¢ Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com

Coming Yearling Registered Red Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty!

641.220.4178

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

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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

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MTRAA Officers

President: Chris Pierce – lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Vice President: Ryan Clark – diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com Secretary/Treasurer: Tena Ketchum – mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

Corey Guenzler – corky@hotspingsmt.net Luke Larson - lukelarson51@gmail.com Tim Geib – geibtimothy@yahoo.com

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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

"We Breed Excitement"

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

AREA 1 - West

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 77

AREA 2 Montana

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 67 Tony Ballinger, Director

Forster Red Angus

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967

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

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Aaron Kravig, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”

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

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

Gary & Val

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

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

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

FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Cory & Katy Johnson

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

BROKEN HEART RANCH

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

Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893 8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

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

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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

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

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Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 70-71

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

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Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

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

www.mcmurphyfarms.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

Johnny Rogers, President Rob Hess, Director

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

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

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

Jim Yance, Director Jeff Pettit, Region C Director SERAA Breeders can be found on page 63

AREA 9 - Midwest Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

If you’re looking for Efficiency...

Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

Tom Karr

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

AREA 6 - Great Plains

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 77

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

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Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 60 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 75 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

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 Steven Harris, DVM

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

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

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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FAYLOR RED ANGUS

SINCE 1975 â&#x20AC;˘ PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 â&#x20AC;˘ Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas

In the Flint Hills of Kansas

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

Annual Sale Third Friday in March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms

2528 250th St. â&#x20AC;˘ Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 â&#x20AC;˘ hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

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Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

Registered Bulls â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Bred Heifers

Jack & Roxie Janssen

1825 Ave. X â&#x20AC;˘ Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell (620) 562-7041 janssen@hometelco.net â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focusâ&#x20AC;?

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

Pelton

Ramsdale Reds

Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS

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

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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

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

October 2020 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for Nov. Red Angus Magazine 1 Bayou Creek Ranch “Only the Best” Production Sale, Jacksboro, TX 3 Closing Day of Red Angus Magazine Back Cover eAuction 6 Pieper Red Angus Texas Fall Run, Buffalo, TX 7 Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus Sale, Miles, TX 9 B&L Red Angus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Putnam, OK 13 JCL Red Angus Fall Online Sale, CCI.live 14 R.A. Brown Ranch Bull, Female and Quarter Horse Sale, Throckmorton, TX 15 Lazy 3 & Friends Online Sale, DVAuction.com 15 Smokin Gun Cattle Co., sconlinesales.com 16-17 Tried & True Production Sale, Carrizo Springs, TX 17 Ludvigson Stock Farms Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO 19 Harmony Hills “Flash & Function Sale”, Bozeman, MT 21 Redefined Red Angus Female Sale, sconlinesales.com 21 Texas Heredford & Red Alliance Sale, Buffalo, TX 23-25 Calvo Family Red Angus Open House & Online Auction, Bassett, NE 23-25 Red Angus Foundation, Inc. Pick of the Herd Online Auction, DVAuction.com 24 Lacy’s Red Angus and MC Livestock, Drexel, MO 24 Pieper Red Angus Fall Run, Hay Springs, NE 25 Lazy J Bar Ranch Online Auction, sconlinesales.com 25 P Bar S Ranch “Proof of Progress XV” Sale, www.cci.live 27 Bowling Ranch “Red, White & Baldie” Female Sale, Newkirk, OK 31 Bet On Red, Reno, NV 31 Flat Creek Farms Customer Appreciation Field Day, Shelbyville, TN 31 Red Dirt Roundup, Canton, OK 31 Red Hill Farms Bulls & Females of Fall VI, Lafayette, TN November 2020 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for Dec. Red Angus Magazine 5 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT 6 Kniebel Cattle Co., White City, KS 6 Milk Creek Reds Female Sale, Plevna, MT 7 “The Andras Kind” Female Sale, Manchester, IL 7 “Brands of Recognition” Bull Sale, Columbia, TN 7 Red Tie Event, Tina, MO Ludvigson Stock Farms Herdbuilder Bull & Female Sale, Shepherd, MT 7 Bieber Fever Fall Production Sale, Leola, SD 12 Axtell Cattle Company Fall Female Sale, Sterling, CO 13 Cedar Hill Red Angus & Friends, Jane Lew, WV 14 Reds On The Prairie, Brookings, SD 14 Females of Fall Red Angus Sale, Albany, WI 14 MORAA Show-Me Reds Fall Herd Builder Sale, Kirksville, MO 14 K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, Wheatland, WY 19 Majestic Meadows Online Female Sale, AngusLive.com 19 Visions in Red Online Females Sale, sconlinesales.com 23 6 Miles Genetic Focus Sale, Fir Mountain, SK 27 Lautenschlager & Sons Fall Female & Bull Sale, Othello, WA 27 McMurphy Farms Red Friday Online Female Sale, sconlinesales.com 27 December 2020 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for Jan. Red Angus Magazine 2 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT 4-5 Virtual JRA Young Stockman Program 5 Sonstegard Cattle Co. Female Sale, Montevideo, MN 8 RK Cattle Co. and N&K Ranches Online Sale, cci.live 9 Gill Red Angus Annual Fall Bull & Female Sale, Timber Lake, SD 12 Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT 12 ND Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 14 Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE

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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

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

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

Red Angus Bulls â&#x20AC;¢ Heifers Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503

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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 ............................67 5L Red Angus ............................52,53,71 9 MIle Ranch ........................................15 ABS ........................................................9 ADM ....................................................60 ADM Red Angus ..................................70 Adams Angus Ranch............................60 Andras Stock Farm ..............................70 Angelo Cattle Company .......................70 Angus World ........................................74 Axtell Cattle Co................................48,72 B&L Red Angus ....................................38 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................77 Bar C Red Angus..................................67 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........72 Bayer ....................................................51 Beckton Stock Farm ............................70 Bet on Red ..........................................50 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ...................................73 Birdwell, James ....................................74 Birdwell, Joel ........................................74 Birnie Red Angus..................................60 Bola Red Angus ..............................69,70 Booth, CK Sonny..................................74 Bovine Elite ..........................................45 Bow Creek Beef ..................................73 Bowles J5 Reds....................................71 Bowling Ranch ....................................28 Brickhouse............................................77 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................32,71 Brown, RA ........................20,21,22,23,67 Brylor Ranch ........................................74 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................63 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................51,69 C-T ..................................................43,71 Calvo Family Red Angus ......................19 Campbell Red Angus............................72 Cattlevisions ........................................49 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................73 Chain Ranch ........................................55 Chappell Red Angus ............................73 Chiefline Red Angus ............................67 Christensen Red Angus........................71 Choat Cattle Co....................................60 Clay Maxey Ford ....................................8 Croissant Red Angus............................70 Crockett Ranch ....................................72

Cross Diamond Cattle Company ....63,79 Crossroads Cattle Company ................73 Crump Red Angus ................................70 D Cross Red Angus..............................75 D&D Cattle Co .....................................60 DK Red Angus......................................64 Daigger-Orr Red Angus........................60 Dahlke Red Angus................................73 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........74 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ........72 Diamond H ..........................................75 Double Eagle Ranch ............................75 Elmwood Fields ....................................71 Evans Cattle C0 ..................................60 Faylor Red Angus ................................75 Feddes Red Angus ..............................43 Females of Fall Sale ............................34 Fick Red Angus ....................................60 Five Oaks Red Angus ..........................55 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................70 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................75 Flat Creek Farms..................................55 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................72 Forster Red Angus ..............................72 Fritz Red Angus....................................71 Genex ..................................................33 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................55 Gilchrist ................................................75 Gill Red Angus......................................41 Gilreath Farms......................................66 Glacier Red Angus ..............................70 Green Mountain Red Angus ............39,70 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................67 H & F Red Angus .................................75 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,67 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................60 Harbin Red Angus ...............................67 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................75 Hoft Red Angus ...................................75 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................60 Illinois Red Angus Association..............74 JST Red Angus ....................................77 Jacobs, Roger ......................................74 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................72 Janssen Red Angus ............................75 Jarvis Red Angus ................................55 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................73 K2 Red Angus ......................................58

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Karr Farms ..........................................73 KC Farms ............................................55 KK Farms ............................................77 Klompien Red Angus............................71 Kniebel Cattle Co ............................25,75 Koenig Ranch Reds ............................70 Kolle Red Angus ..................................67 Kravig Red Angus ................................72 Lacy’s Red Angus ......................26,27,77 Laubach Red Angus ........................46,62 Lautenschlager & Sons ..................35,77 Lazy J Bar ......................................12,72 Leland Red Angus ..........................13,70 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................73 Loosli Red Angus ................................77 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................77 Lost Creek Red Angus ........................71 Lowderman, Cody ................................74 Lowery, Matt ........................................74 Lucht Red Angus .................................71 Ludvigson ..................................37,39,43 MARS Red Angus ................................45 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................77 McDonald ............................................66 McLean Red Angus ..............................63 McMurphy Farms. ................................73 McPhee Red Angus..............................77 Mercer Farm ........................................55 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................72 Milk Creek Reds. ............................36,71 Minnesota Red Angus Association ......72 Mobley, Luke ........................................74 Morris/Box Ranch ................................67 Mushrush Red Angus .......................5,75 Namken Red Angus ............................73 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc. ..........58 OHR ....................................................72 Oak Ridge Farms ................................73 Osborn Red Angus ..............................55 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................77 P Bar S ................................................29 Peacock Red Angus ............................69 Pelton ..................................................75 Pieper Red Angus ..........................17,60 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............66,74 Plain Jan’s ............................................69 Pool Ranch...........................................74 Quality Genetics ..................................67

Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................77 RAFI ................................................66,80 Rafter H Ranch ....................................56 Rancher Profiles ..................................74 Ramsdale Reds ...................................75 Red Angus Society of Australia ............74 Red American Cattle ............................30 Redland Red Angus ............................70 Red Fork Red Angus ............................70 Red Hill Farms ................................57,63 Red Tie Event ......................................31 Rhodes Red Angus, LLC ................18,75 Ritchey Tags ........................................46 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................71 Rocking Bar H ......................................77 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ..............77 Rouse Red Angus ................................73 S Diamond Angus ................................60 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................43 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................71 Schuler Red Angus ..............................60 Select Sires ..........................................11 Sheaman Ranch ..................................72 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................71 Shoal Creek..........................................77 Shobe, Kyle ..........................................74 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................72 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................44,72 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................69 Stout, Justin..........................................74 Strauss Free Raised ............................76 Sun River..............................................71 Sutherlin Farms ....................................70 TJS Red Angus ....................................70 Texas Hereford & Red Angus Classic ..47 Tried & True Sale..................................48 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................63 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................67 Valnes Ranch Red Angus ....................64 Veto Valley Farms ................................72 Wedel Red Angus ................................75 Westphal Red Angus............................71 Whitley Red Angus ..............................63 Windrush Farm ....................................77 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................77 WRAZ Red Angus ................................74 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............73

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