May/June 2021 - Red Angus Magazine by Red Angus Association of America

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Board Commentary ............................................................ 6 Association Commentary ....................................................10 Marketing Update ............................................................16 Member Services Bulletin ...................................................18 How Agriculture Has Relied on Science and Technology to Be Better Stewards ...................................................22 Red Angus Announces Plans for 2022 National Red Angus Show .....32 Red Angus Essential to Scholarship Winners’ Futures .................34 Sale Reports ...................................................................38 Member News .................................................................43 New Members .................................................................44

Information Directories Calendar of Events ...........................................................52 Advertiser Index ..............................................................54

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com First Vice President/ Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Second Vice President/ Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Jeff Pettit Sebree, Kentucky jp@noashconstruction.com Area 2 Director - Montana/ Board Secretary Kay Klompien Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Aaron Kravig Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com Area 4 Director - Southwest Tony Ballinger Morgan Mills, Texas anthony.ballinger@adm.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koesterredangus@gmail.com Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com

by Rob Hess, Area 7 – Northeast Director

Stewardship is All-Encompassing Hello from Pennsylvania, If you’re reading the Red Angus Magazine, it’s likely you are passionate about the success of the beef industry and want to be a good steward of the cattle and beef industries. I’m excited to share my take on stewardship in this issue. I believe no matter how big or small your ranch or cattle operation is, we all have the same opportunity & obligation to be good stewards of our industry. Stewardship may look different to all of us, some of us may think of stewardship of land or the environment. Some of us might think of being stewards of cattle management, to the economic viability of our ranches or even stewards of the breed association. I believe it’s all these things. Some topics may seem more important to certain members, or commercial cattlemen, but all variables are equally important, and none should be dismissed by any one of us. We may have differences based on where we fit into this industry and the supply chain but every member and ranch is equally important in influencing the consumer’s perception of how beef is produced.

Area 8 Director - Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com

Ultimately, the consumer’s perception of the sustainability, nutritional value, quality and safety of beef will determine the success of our industry, our farms, our ranches and our communities. As producers, we need to tell the story of how beef is really produced. We don’t want others telling that story for us.

Area 9 Director - Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

Geographic location and the type of operation each of us has may play a role in the specifics of how we tell

Area 7 Director - Northeast Rob Hess Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net

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our part of the beef lifecycle. There are factors that may rank higher in importance in certain locations but it is our obligation to share with consumers what we’re doing individually to care for the land and cattle and improve sustainability. To some producers, this might be data collection and improving genetics. To others it might be conveying information about animal welfare, the environment and land management. There isn’t necessarily a right or wrong topic. All facets are important to the consumer and will influence the success of our industry moving forward. We need to share with the American people all the things we do to produce beef in the most efficient and humane manner. As a Pennsylvanian with around 100 head of cattle that operates on several hundred acres, I used to question how I could have a positive impact on the overall beef industry. It wasn’t until the past several years that I realized, what I thought was an obstacle could be an advantage. Approximately 75 million people reside in Area 7 and upwards of 25% of US beef is consumed in the northeast. As a producer that markets beef directly from the farm, I’m fortunate to have weekly interaction with numerous culinary professionals, chefs and dozens of consumers. Each of these interactions offers me the opportunity to instill confidence and pride in American beef by highlighting the work and advancements producers all across the country make to improve quality and to ensure our beef is the most efficient, nutritious and the safest in the world.

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Board Commentary – Stewardship is All-Encompassing I can tell you, most of the individuals I communicate with simply want clarity and to understand the topics they see and hear in the media. Keep in mind, most consumers rarely get to speak with a rancher and know very little about how beef is produced. But what I’ve discovered is most important to the consumer is the relationship. We all know how important relationships are in business. Consumers want a relationship with those they do business with as well. A relationship provides trust and creates greater respect and appreciation for your product and how you produce it. There’s a small percentage of consumers that might have preconceived notions, but the majority legitimately want to hear from us rather than receive secondhand information from outside sources that might have an agenda.

Consumers want a relationship that builds trust and creates respect and appreciation. Today, even if your closest neighbor is miles away, through social media most of us have the opportunity to engage with consumers and make a difference in an honest and meaningful way. Developing a relationship with consumers is an investment of time, energy and dedication, but it will provide

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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Tom Brink Ext. 4 - tombrink@redangus.org

Director of Breed Improvement Ryan Boldt Ext. 12 - ryan@redangus.org

Director of Ofﬁce Operations Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 - halla@redangus.org

Manager of Performance Data Programs Fallon Flick Ext. 7 - fallon@redangus.org

REDSPro & Registry Specialist Billie Bukoski Ext. 6 - billie@redangus.org

REDSPro & Registry Specialist Nicole Rebitski Ext. 5 - nicole@redangus.org

Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 - kenda@redangus.org

Tags and Show Program Specialist Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 - jeananne@redangus.org

DNA Data Programs Coordinator Alana Skelton Ext. 14 - alana@redangus.org

DNA Programs Specialist Sydney Williams Ext. 24 - sydney@redangus.org

Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 - kenda@redangus.org

Director of Commercial Marketing Harold Bertz (816) 661-2289 - harold@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Coordinator Katie Martin Ext. 16 - katieochsner@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Specialist Nolan Woodruff Ext. 9 - nolan@redangus.org

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Decades of Genetic Stewardship A simple, yet profound, definition of stewardship is to make something better than the way you found it. That might be a pasture, a business or even a breed of cattle. Improvement from the starting point toward a healthier, more valuable and more sustainable position captures the essence of good stewardship. From that perspective, Red Angus breeders, both past and present, should receive 5/5 stars for their continual work in creating more valuable genetics. This process has been going on since the breed was launched and is something the founders were committed to at the outset. They recognized the need for genetic improvement and were convinced that using objective measurements, combined with a good dose of stockmanship, was the best way to get the job done. How much genetic progress has Red Angus made over time? If we zoom in on the past four decades (1980-2020) and use the RAAA’s new economic indexes as the measuring stick, the breed’s progress is

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Commercial Marketing Specialist Rachael Oliver (406) 480-1569 - rachael@redangus.org

Tag and Show Programs Coordinator Chessie Mitchell Ext. 20 - chessie@redangus.org

Director of Education and Junior Programs Dr. Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 - juniors@redangus.org

Publisher & Advertising Director Tracey Koester (701) 391-5440 - tracey@redangus.org

Editor & Director of Communications Brandi Buzzard Frobose (785) 448-0239 - brandi@redangus.org

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impressive. The average genetic merit of animals born in 2020 is markedly above cattle from decades past, and that statement holds true whether we consider maternal traits, post-weaning growth and carcass traits or overall genetic merit (see chart). As a refresher, HerdBuilder is the Red Angus index that encapsulates maternal value from conception through weaning. GridMaster covers post-weaning growth, efficiency and carcass traits, while ProS combines HerdBuilder and GridMaster into a single value depicting genetic merit from an overall ranch-to-carcass perspective. These indexes just became available last fall. However, breeders have long been selecting for groups of traits that aligned well with all three indexes. That’s why we see a significant upward trend when charting HerdBuilder, GridMaster and ProS by birth year. Measurable genetic progress is being made maternally, as well as in the beef value traits, which adds up to create an impressive rise in ProS, especially since 2000.

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Association Commentary – Decades of Genetic Stewardship From 1980 through 2000, genetic progress was being made, though at a considerably slower pace. The breed was smaller then, restricting selection options. There were also fewer and less scientifically sound breeding tools available, which limited breeders’ ability to make genetic gains. From 2000 through 2020, genetic progress accelerated across-the-board (faster uptrend in all three indexes), which speaks positively for breeder decision-making and for better tools which became available during the past two decades. ProS increased more than four times faster in the most recent 20 years compared to the two decades prior to that. HerdBuilder increased nearly two-and-a-half times faster, and GridMaster, which started at a lower numeric level, almost six times faster. Again, we should not forget that these multi-trait advances happened

Red Angus breeders have been consistently stewarding the breed for decades. before the current suite of indexes were constructed and made available to Red Angus seedstock producers. Breeders had other tools at their disposal (EPDs on various individual traits and earlier versions of HerdBuilder and GridMaster), and they used them beneficially. However, it stands to reason that genetic progress in the years ahead will be even faster, because we now have ProS, HB and GM, and due to the larger number of

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selection choices that avail in a larger population. The Red Angus breed is approximately 70% larger today than it was two decades ago. Stewardship may not always be thought of as extending to genetics, but it should. And the good news for commercial ranchers is that Red Angus breeders have been consistently stewarding the breed in a favorable manner for decades. n

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Added Value Programs and Stewardship Go Hand-in-Hand For a ranch to operate as a successful business for multiple generations, it requires excellence in multiple areas. Stewardship is a requirement, rather than an option, when thinking about future generations returning to the ranch and utilizing the same land and resources as their ancestors. Likewise, a ranching operation has to remain profitable year after year in order to keep the business afloat.

hind those calves; generally, it is recognized that those cattle have come from an operation that puts extra effort in other areas of the operation such as stewardship, animal handling practices and vaccination protocols. Beatty Canyon Ranch of Kim, Colorado, is an example of an operation that is a long-time user of the Red Angus FCCP and is also recognized for its outstanding stewardship practices.

One such practice is utilizing value-added programs such as the Feeder Calf Certification Program. If ranchers are going above and beyond to enroll their cattle in FCCP, it is safe to assume they are probably going above and beyond in other areas of their production operation.

In October 2020, Beatty Canyon Ranch was selected as the Region V winner for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Owned and operated by Steve and Joy Wooten, daughter Arin, and son-inlaw Brady Burnham, Beatty Canyon Ranch is a multi-generational operation that exemplifies stewardship of the land. Their commitment to caring for the land, animals and family have allowed the Wootens to work in the beef business since 1929.

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Controlling invasive species, pasture management and improving wildlife habitats are just a few of the practices the family uses to preserve resources. Operating on 125,000 acres, they run 750 head of commercial Red Angus

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cows and have enrolled their calves in the FCCP for more than 10 years. Personally, I look forward to seeing the Beatty Canyon Ranch calves ring the bell every year at the Superior Livestock Auction’s Big Horn Classic, serving as a great representation of the Red Angus breed and FCCP. Beatty Canyon Ranch will advance to be considered for the 2021 National Environmental Stewardship Award, to be announced at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, in August. Beatty Canyon Ranch is in good company in the Red Angus breed. I have visited many operations that provide excellent stewardship of the land on which they live and work. Forage resource management, soil conservation and implementation of renewable energy are just a few examples. Often times, ranchers don’t even recognize their practices as “stewardship,” as they are simply caring for the land that cares for their cattle. I am so proud to be part of an industry that demonstrates stewardship on a daily basis, and cares for our precious resources in a way that provides hope for the future. n

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MILESTONES METRICS

Genetics & Breed Improvement Genotyped more than 4,500 additional females through Red Cow Rally

Commercial Marketing The Feedlot Focus Group survey showed that Red Angus ranks second in the preferred type of cattle to feed

Junior Red Angus Partnered with three universities to deliver on-site educational programs

REDSPro Improved checks and balances for data entry

DNA Department Added the GGP-LD Custom Conditions Panel for ease with multiple defects and genotyping

Communications Successful video and design project to highlight the 2021-2026 Strategic Plan

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Member Services Bulletin by Halla Pfeiff, Director of Ofﬁce Operations Board Approves Registration of Gene-Edited Animals Animals that undergo a gene edit based on site-directed nucleases (GE) technology are now eligible for registration with RAAA. This is a specialized technology where each edit must be approved by the board of directors before further steps can be taken to register the animal in the RAAA database. An example of an approved edit is slick hair coat. The process and classification for registration are included in Section F- Registration of Animals of Advanced Reproductive Technologies. Animals that are a result of an embryo transfer or clone are included in this section as well. See below for the rules approved for immediate implementation: 3. GENE EDITED All gene-edited founder (GEF) and gene-edited descendant (GED) animals that are submitted for registration will be subject to review and a processing fee (see the RAAA fee sheet). The Association reserves the right to deny registration on any gene-edited animal that it determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not advance Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced seedstock. In addition to the general requirements, the following shall also be required for registration or recordation of calves produced by gene-editing based on site-directed nucleases (GE) technology. a. OBLIGATIONS OF APPLICANT i. Entities submitting an application for registration of GEF are obligated to notify the RAAA when an animal being submitted for registration is the result of gene-editing. Entity must provide documentation to validate what allele was introgressed and where in the genome this occurred and confirm that it is present and functional in the animal that is being submitted for registration. ii. All documentation submitted to and received from the Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture must be provided to the RAAA. b. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES All gene-edited animals that are registered will be subject to classification according to appropriate breed percent and category based on general requirements for RAAA registration categories in addition to the following information. The category listed will include the indication of “- Gene Edited Founder” or “- Gene Edited Descendant.”

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Member Services Bulletin i. Gene edits sourced from within the bos genus - Appropriate breed percent and category will be represented based on general requirements for RAAA registration categories. ii. Gene edits sourced from outside the bos genus - Appropriate breed percent and category will be represented based on general requirements for RAAA registration categories. iii. Failed attempts to gene edit resulting in an unedited animal - Appropriate breed percent and category will be represented based on general requirements for RAAA registration categories. These animals will NOT include the indication of GED/GEF in their category or name.

accordingly for natural dams (see SECTION A - 9), ET matings (see SECTION F – 1b) or clones (see SECTION F – 2b). d. NAMING i. Gene-edited founder animals will carry a unique name designated by the first owner of the animal but must carry the suffix of “GEF” (maximum of 28 characters including the GEF suffix). ii. Gene-edited descendant animals will carry a unique name designated by the first owner of the animal but must carry the suffix of “GED” (maximum of 28 characters including the GED suffix). e.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION i. All existing requirements (see SECTIONS C – E) for registration of calves resulting from gene editing will apply. ii. Registration of GEF animals shall be made on the Embryo Registration Application / Report or the REDSPro online submission (website). The flush date of the embryo must be provided. iii. Registration of GED animals shall be made on the Embryo Registration Application / Report, Registration Application / Report or the REDSPro online submission (website). If a GED animal is the result of an ET mating, the flush date of the embryo must be provided. iv. The breeder and/or owner designation for gene-edited animals will reflect the rules indicated

DNA TESTING i. All parents of GEF animals must be DNA tested to the extent that the parents’ SNP parentage genotypes are on file at an approved testing facility. A copy of the DNA on gene-edited founder parents must be on file with the Association as a requirement of GEF progeny registration. ii. Parents of GED animals must be DNA tested in accordance with the RAAA DNA testing rules for the specified mating of the resulting GED animal. For NAT and AI mating GED animals see SECTION I – 5a and 5b. For ET mating GED animals see SECTION F – 1b. iii. All GEF and GED animals are required to be DNA tested through the RAAA on a 100K genomic panel and be parent verified to the greatest extent possible.

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How Agriculture Has Relied on Science and Technology to Be Better Stewards by Nate Smith, Top Dollar Angus General Manager We think of stewardship as supervising or providing care for something. The role of a steward is something we can all agree is the embodiment of what it means to be in agriculture. In today’s ag sector, we feel outside pressure from all sides, typically in the form of questioning our stewardship of not only livestock, but all the natural resources involved in our operations. With that in mind, I think it is worth taking a moment to take a 10,000-foot view to see what we have done to be better stewards and discuss how we have leveraged natural resources to make the cleanest and most efficient food for the world. Let us look at the dynamics of the industry in the U.S. from an efficiency perspective. The population of the United States is 328 million, of which only 2.7 million are involved in the agricultural industry. That is roughly 1% of the total population feeding the whole population. Furthermore, that 1% has produced food for the U.S. at a rate that allows the consumer to have the least amount of food costs at 6.5% of the average American’s budget. Comparatively, the citizens of Mexico spend roughly 23% of their income on food, with 25% of their total population working in agriculture. We look overseas, and Pakistani farmers make up 45% of the population but must budget a whopping 41% of their income on purchasing food.

it was the introduction of the combustion engine, allowing farmers to cover more acres effectively, in less time with less labor cost and helping livestock producers transport animals to population centers for marketing directly to the people en masse. As time moved on, the world of breeding and genetic selection began to take off. Think of corn being a common grass 4,000 years ago and, through selective breeding, a major grain-producing plant today. In short, a practice that humans have been performing in nature for years is now accelerated through the study of biology and planned breeding. From wheat for bread, to corn for livestock feed to beef for a growing population, breeding was one of the first tools used to improve efficiency. As science progressed, we brought other discoveries into the agriculture sector. Our understanding of plant and animal nutrition allowed us to grow plants and animals on fewer inputs, more rapidly, using fewer natural resources, such as land and water. Technology brought forth a plethora of changes for the betterment of the industry as well. For example, the

So, what has made the U.S. the world leader in agriculture? We can trace it back to U.S. farmers and ranchers accepting technology and science as the main driver in efficiency and performance. For the past century, producers have made the most out of their resources by integrating cutting-edge science in their operations. In the early years, 22

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computer has allowed producers to better manage finances and the marketing of agriculture commodities. The internet and RFID technology have allowed producers to give the U.S. consumer the safest food to date, while allowing the ability to track and manage products to specifications that would have been a nightmare to differentiate and manage in the past. Today, not only can the average U.S. consumer purchase affordable food in an easily accessed market, but they can also learn the story behind it. These industry improvements and signs of progress are something of which all agriculturalists should be proud. It shows that our industry is fulfilling the role of elite stewards to livestock and plants, as well as the people and natural resources of the U.S. The great thing about reviewing stewardship is to see where we have been and how far we have come. The most rewarding part to me is thinking and watching what is to come in the future. As an industry, we have done amazing things, and I look forward to what the future has in store. n

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Learning is Important for Improvement by Ryan Boldt, Director of Breed Improvement

The world is an interesting place. Through the internet, every person has access to information about pretty much any topic they could imagine. However, with the ability to access information, one of the challenges that comes up is being able to differentiate between fact and opinion on a topic. Many times, we seek sources of information that are reliable to find what we would like to discover on a topic. Finding and utilizing these sources of good information allows us to learn and become better at what we are trying to accomplish. When it comes to beef cattle genetic evaluations, one of the world’s most premier sources of information is the Beef Improvement Federation. The Beef Improvement Federation was first founded in 1968 with the main goal of advancing and coordinating all segments of the beef industry. However, this organization is best known for its work in connecting academic findings to industry genetic evaluation. Key information is cataloged in the “Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement Programs.” This document provides standard practices for collection of information that is utilized for genetic evaluation in beef cattle. Recently this document has been converted to a wiki format that can be viewed at: http://guidelines.beefimprovement. org/index.php/Guidelines_for_Uniform_Beef_Improvement_Programs. On the website, there are more than 100 different pages that cover topics such as data collection, genetic evaluation and best management practices. These recommendations have served the U.S. beef industry well in providing a standardized approach to collecting information. Standardization has allowed for organizations such as International Genetic Solutions to become a reality.

In addition to overseeing the guidelines, the Beef Improvement Federation also produces and hosts an annual symposium. This year the symposium will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, June 22-25. The focus of this year’s meeting is Innovation to Application. The first afternoon will be a young producer symposium that will focus on profitability in balance. The second day, the general session will cover views on where the beef industry is going. Breakout sessions will include topics such as advancements in genomic and genetic prediction, advancements in producer applications and advancements in efficiency and adaptability. The final morning’s general session will provide talks pertaining to precision livestock technology in the beef industry. Breakout session topics will include advancements in emerging technology, advancements in end-product improvement and advancements in selection decisions. Post-conference tours are scheduled June 25 and will offer two different options for participants. For a full schedule, visit the following link: https://beefimprovement.org/ symposium/schedule. This conference has always been one of my favorites to attend. There is always a multitude of great information shared and something new to be learned. It is an excellent social event as well! I hope that you will plan to attend, and I cannot wait to see everyone that will be there! n

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It’s time to round-up the data for the

The onset of the IGS-BOLT evaluation, paired with the submission of phenotypic records, has led to a new era in genetic evaluation for the cattle industry. In an effort to collect necessary female genotype and phenotype information to improve genetic predictions, the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors has approved the Red Cow Rally. The Rally research collaboration between RAAA and Neogen is designed to increase phenotypic data collection and submission for mature weights, body condition scores and genotypes on Red Angus females. A limited number of research genotypes (GGP-LD) and rebate funds will be available for the project, so discounts and rebates will be issued on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis.

HOW IT WORKS:

RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:

• Members will receive a research price of $20 for genomic tests in order to DNA test 90%+ of their current active cow inventory. An additional $5 rebate will be available for females tested that are 6+ years of age.

1. All members must ﬁrst enroll by signing a contract of understanding of the program requirements to participate. Research prices and rebates are only available to Red Cow Rally participants.

• Participants that submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on 90%+ of current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $5 rebate per head.

2. DNA samples must be submitted via Allﬂex Tissue Sampling Unit or blood card on the electronic Red Cow Rally order form. TSU orders larger than 50 must be submitted in 96-well trays.

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3. Payment for DNA testing must be made in full at the time of sample submission. 4. Rebates will be issued as a credit to the member account once additional data requirements have been met and veriﬁed. 5. Weight and BCS measurements are required to be taken at the time of weaning a calf during the duration of the project.

Cattle: The Climate Change Solution by Terryn Drieling for the Red Angus Magazine An increasing number of headlines are touting the movement away from meat by companies and consumers alike, out of a deep and genuine concrn for the well-being of the environment. Those concerns aren’t unfounded – they are, however, grossly misplaced. The use of outdated information, half-truths and straight misinformation has led people to believe that cattle are to blame for climate change and cutting out meat is the best way to make the greatest impact. However, when fear is set aside and only the true facts are considered, it’s easy to see that beef is part of the solution – not the problem. Cattle and Carbon Sink Carbon is one of the most common elements on earth. It is essential for life. It’s recycled, stored and used as a resource in different states through a cyclical process called the carbon cycle. Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is a natural part of the carbon cycle.

Human activities are altering the cycle by adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, mainly through the use of fossil fuels, and manipulating natural carbon sinks such as forests and soils through acts like deforestation and tillage. The result is more carbon dioxide than can be sunk is released into the atmosphere.

When cattle graze, they eat some of the grasses and they trample some into the ground. As the cattle graze and trample, they produce manure. The grazing, trampling and manure fertilizes and secures the soil, retains moisture, promotes healthy plant growth and prevents erosion (another way carbon is oxidized).

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, carbon dioxide accounts for more than 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have risen from 280 ppm to more than 400 ppm since the industrial revolution.

Cattle keep the soil and the range healthy and growing, so it can capture more carbon from the atmosphere and sink it into the soil. Previously tilled cropland with poor soil quality that has been turned into permanent pasture for grazing cattle can sequester carbon at a rate comparable to that of forests.

One of the ways to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases and combat climate change is through carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is the longterm storage of carbon in plants and soil. Untilled pasture and grasslands can store large amounts of carbon, but if left uncared for or ungrazed, those grasslands eventually become overgrown, unhealthy and eventually die. That’s where cattle come in.

According to the EPA, direct emissions from beef cattle represent roughly 2% of total U.S. emissions, but when cattle are incorporated into grazing rotations and used in “no-till” cropping systems, they have the potential to not only reduce the carbon footprint of beef but also help reverse climate change globally.

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Lot 54 - 4275705 - LSF SRR PRIME TIME 0111H sold for $47,000 to ABS Global of Deforest, Wisconsin.

Lot 56 - 4275621 - LSF SRR MAGICIAN 0067H sold for $25,000 to 5L Red Angus of Sheridan, Montana and Leachman Cattle of Colorado of Wellington, Colorado.

Lot 111 - 4276063 - LSF SRR NIGHT BOURNE 0295H sold for $19,000 to Pieper Red Angus of Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Lot 70 - 4275895 - LSF SRR HOT TICKET 0207H sold for $17,000 to ABS Global of Deforest, Wisconsin.

Lot 71 - 4275767 - LSF SRR MASTER 0143H sold for $10,000 to Turkey Track Livestock of Douglas, Wyoming.

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Cattle: The Climate Change Solution Ultimate Upcylers It’s true that cattle emit methane, which is also a greenhouse gas. However, the microbes that produce methane during digestion are the same microbes that give cattle their upcycling capabilities. Those microbes help cattle breakdown cellulose, something humans can’t digest, and turn it into beef, a nutritious protein. Upcycling is the process of taking things of little value and turning them into something new and of higher value. Cattle can upcycle in a variety of ways. Most of the grazing lands in the U.S. are unarable and not suitable for farming or growing anything of nutritional value for humans. These lands are, however, suitable for growing grass and other forages. Cattle consume the forages and turn it into

beef, thus turning useless land into useful, and sequestering carbon in the process.

“Going meatless is not going to save the environment. In fact, eliminating beef would be a detriment to the environment. Beet pulp, sunflower meal, cottonseed meal, corn gluten meal and distillers grains are all byproducts of other processes – byproducts that are inedible for humans and would otherwise go to waste. But all these

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byproducts are feedstuffs that cattle can utilize and upcycle into beef. Conversely, corn is a human-edible food. However, because the ruminant digestive tract is the only one that can break down cellulose, cattle are able to utilize the nutrients within each kernel far more effectively than humans. In addition, the extra energy in a grain-based diet results in more efficient weight gain and fewer days on feed for grain-finished cattle, and actually yields fewer methane emissions than those of grass-finished cattle. Part of the Solution Going meatless is not going to save the environment. In fact, eliminating beef would be a detriment to the environment. Cattle have the potential to be a big, important part of the climate solution. It’s time we change the rhetoric. n

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PAUSE Initiative Dangerous to Agriculture’s Future by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Editor and Director of Communications Among the headlines about commodity prices, drought in the western United States, beef demand and exports, one pervasive issue has the beef and livestock industries on high alert. The Colorado Treatment of Animals Initiative #16, which proponents refer to as the PAUSE (Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation) initiative, is one that, on the surface, seeks to eliminate animal abuse. However, it takes very little investigative journalism to determine the real intent of the initiative is to severely cripple animal agriculture in Colorado – an outcome that could cause a substantive impact across the nation. The implications of this initiative would have a sizable impact on agriculture, specifically livestock production. The proposal would remove exemptions for livestock and

husbandry practices including AI, palpation, fertility testing and other common practices.

the title was too broad and used political catch phrases that may contribute to voter misunderstanding.

Additionally, the initiative proposes criminalizing common veterinary practices such as spaying and neutering, birthing assistance and reproductive practices. Perhaps the most distressing inclusion in the initiative is the outlawing of slaughter until an animal has reached one-quarter of its lifespan which, in the case of cattle, would restrict slaughter prior to five years of age.

Subsequently, the Title Board agreed to revise the title for clarity, but Coloradans for Animal Care, a coalition including the Colorado Farm Bureau, the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the Colorado Livestock Association, the Livestock Marketing Association, as well as several other organizations, challenged that the title is still too broad and has appealed the Colorado Supreme Court to address the issue. The court is expected to hear the case at some point this summer.

The initiative was received by Colorado legislative staff in February and since then has had agriculturalists and producers worrying about the potential outcome and planning appropriate actions to combat the initiative’s procedural path. On April 7, the initiative received a hearing in front of the Colorado Title Board where opponents of the measure argued that

If the PAUSE Initiative passes in Colorado, it would have a sizable impact on agriculture, speciﬁcally livestock production. This could set a dangerous precedence for other states to follow.

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Kayla Dale, membership engagement director at the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, said that Coloradans for Animal Care is considerably worried that voters will see phrases related to animal abuse and lend support to the initiative without understanding

PAUSE Initiative Dangerous to Agriculture’s Future the vast implications passing such a measure would have on veterinary care, sustainable livestock production and food costs. The coalition is hoping that changing the title will provide more clarity to the actual intent of the initiative and provide Colorado citizens with a more transparent view of the potential outcomes. While waiting for the court to hear the appeal, the Colorado Title Board approved a petition for circulation on April 16 and a mere two days later, proponents of the measure began collecting signatures. Colorado Governor Polis is opposed to the initiative. Shelby Wieman, deputy press secretary for the State of Colorado, released a statement from

the governor’s office saying Polis stands with Colorado agriculture producers. “Governor Polis stands in solidarity with Colorado farmers and ranchers in opposition to the PAUSE ballot initiative because it would hurt Colorado and destroy jobs,” Wieman said. If the initiative is assigned a proposition number, over the next 15 months proponents would need to collect nearly 125,000 voter signatures to get on the ballot for the November 2022 election. Colorado is home to more than 30,000 farms and ranches covering more than 30 million acres of land – nearly half of the state’s total land mass. Colorado agriculture is one of the top three economic sectors in the state

and accounts for nearly $50 billion in economic activity. If this petition reaches the ballot in November 2022 and passes, the repercussions would be far-reaching. Not only would Colorado farmers and ranchers be severely impacted, but a critical precedent will also have been set for other states. Already a similar petition, Initiative Petition 13, has been filed in Oregon for the 2022 general election. Ranchers, farmers and other industry stakeholders who wish to assist with combating the PAUSE initiative can sign up for updates at www.coloradansforanimalcare.com. Donations are also being accepted to assist with organizing efforts into one unified endeavor. This is an ongoing issue and will be discussed in future issues of the Red Angus Magazine as developments occur. n

Red Angus Announces Plans for 2022 National Red Angus Show by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Editor and Director of Communications

The Red Angus Association of America board of directors voted to hold the 2022 National Red Angus Open and Pen Shows at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. This decision comes at the recommendation of the RAAA Show & Sale Committee after soliciting significant feedback from Red Angus exhibitors and breeders. A regional junior show will also be hosted in Oklahoma City. Similarly, a regional junior, pen and open show will be hosted at the National Western Stock Show moving forward.

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Exhibitors and interested members should visit RedAngus.org for more information regarding show schedule, fees and other details as they become available in the coming months. n

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Red Angus Essential to Scholarship Winners’ Futures The RAAA junior activities committee is pleased to name each of the following five JRA members as a recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship. Emma Ahrendsen Emma Ahrendsen, from Sioux Rapids, Iowa, is the daughter of Brian and Karla Ahrendsen. She is a graduating senior at Sioux Central Community School where she is involved in FFA, 4-H, NHS, cheerleading and the Junior Red Angus Association at the state and national levels. The Red Angus breed has influenced her career path in which she plans to pursue agriculture communications. Mia Gibson Mia Gibson is the daughter of Lin and Jim Gibson from Elgin, Iowa. She is a freshman at Des Moines Area Community College majoring in agribusiness. In high school, she was very involved in her FFA chapter, 4-H, county beef association, National Honor Society and the Iowa Junior Red Angus Association. Mia is passionate about the Red Angus breed and agriculture and wants to advocate and promote the Association. After college, she plans on continuing to raise Red Angus cattle and eventually take over the family farm.

animal science and ag journalism. She hopes to use her writing skills to educate the public on agriculture. Mitchell VanderWal Mitchell VanderWal, the son of Jeff and Beth VanderWal, is a graduating senior of Northwestern High School in Mellette, South Dakota. His family operation near in Brentford, South Dakota, is comprised primarily of Shorthorn, Hereford and Red Angus cows. These cattle are bred to produce purebred calves that will either be kept as replacements, sold as seedstock or show cattle, or fed out to finishing weight in his family’s feedlot. His most vivid memory comes from the 2017 Red Angus Round-Up held in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska where he met people and learned skills that he will use throughout his career. Tiffany Watkins Tiffany Watkins is the daughter of Andy and Sandy Watkins, from Dade City, Florida. She is currently studying livestock production at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, where she is a member of the Sigma Alpha Sorority and the ABAC Cattlemen’s Association. She is also currently serving on

Chastain Spiller Chastain Spiller of Elbert, Colorado, is the daughter of Decky and Misti Spiller. She has been actively involved in 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society and NAJRAE. Capitalizing on her passions, Chastain and business partner, Tate Welch, started Thousand Hills Red Angus in 2019 as their SAE project for FFA. They plan to continue to expand their registered herd of Red Angus. Chastain will be attending Texas A&M University to study 34

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the Junior Red Angus board of directors as secretary. In high school, she was involved in FFA and 4-H, and the Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association where she held a position on the board of directors. Tiffany has been raising Red Angus for four years and is very passionate about the breed. Her goal is to continue to grow her family’s herd of Red Angus as well as one day own a cattle breeding facility in Florida. The junior activities committee is also pleased to announce Ali Merritt as the recipient of the $500 Dee Sonstegard Memorial Scholarship. Ali Merritt Ali Merrit from Sidney, Montana, is the daughter of Roger and Leigh Merritt. She is a graduating senior at Sidney High School. Throughout high school, she participated in basketball, football manager, track and field, National Honors Society and Leo Club. She is also an 11-year 4-H member. She owns and operates her own registered Red Angus herd. She is truly blessed to have found her love and passion for cattle through her involvement with Red Angus. She plans to further her education and earn a degree in animal science livestock management and work in beef genetics.

Connect with JRA!

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, Director of Junior Programs, juniors@redangus.org Website: redangus.org/jra • Facebook: juniorredangus Instagram: juniorredangus • Snapchat: juniorredangus

Red Angus and IMI Global Provide Efficiency and Profits by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Editor and Director of Communications A new arrangement between the Red Angus Association of America and IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc., will allow cattle producers who take advantage of Red Angus value-added programs to more easily utilize IMI Global verification services. Cattle producers who enroll in Red Angus value-added programs will now have the capability to start the application process for IMI Global claims on the same phone call, saving valuable time and streamlining the enrollment process. Harold Bertz, RAAA director of commercial marketing, said, “The RAAA is excited to expand our relationship with IMI Global. This partnership will allow our current value-added customers to have access to the medley of proven programs at IMI Global, – programs that are documented to add value.” IMI Global offers multiple verifica-

tion programs to boost cattle producers’ profit potential, including non-hormone treated cattle, verified natural and grass-fed beef, as well as its newest sustainability program, BeefCare. “We have a long history with the Red Angus Association of America because they have always been very forward-thinking. RAAA is always looking at ways to help Red Angus producers and this new collaboration really highlights that. This new development will give Red Angus producers more opportunities while being able to work with a team they know very well. It’s a win for everyone,” stated Doug Stanton, vice president of sales for IMI Global. This update comes after several years of positive collaboration between RAAA and IMI Global and is another step in providing top-tier service to cattle producers who are seeking premiums through Red Angus value-added marketing options.

Verification through Red Angus value-added programs like the Feeder Calf Certification Program can improve ranchers’ returns by up to $2.98/cwt while verification through IMI Global provides convenient access to natural and non-hormone treated cattle programs that are in high demand in the beef industry. Because the FCCP is already providing verification for age, source and genetics, producers who enroll calves in the program can use the same program compliant tag or EID as the identifier for Red Angus and IMI Global programs. For more information about FCCP enrollment, contact Chessie Mitchell, RAAA valued-added programs coordinator, at chessie@redangus.org or 940-477-4593. For more information about IMI Global, contact Doug Stanton with IMI Global at dstanton@imiglobal. com or 866-395-5883. n

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How to Enroll in FCCP and AA 1. The producer contacts the Red Angus Association of America at (940) 226-4762 and answers a short supplier enrollment questionnaire over the phone. RAAA staff will ask general management, animal identification and breeding questions. If needed, the producer may be asked to supply additional documentation on breeding such as semen receipt, lease agreements or information on purchased females. 2. After all documentation is recorded, staff will ship the tags directly to the producer who must tag the calves before they leave the ranch of origin – birth, branding, preconditioning, weaning or before loading on the semi. 3. The producer will receive a customer enrollment agreement to fill out and return to RAAA with a copy of their calving records. 4. Staff will issue the USDAapproved Certificate of Compliance upon receiving the customer enrollment agreement and calving record.

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Sale Reports Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC February 20, 2021 Clearbrook, Minnesota Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson 38 Red Angus Bulls ....................................$5,132 34 Black Angus Bulls .................................$4,493 20 Red and Back Angus Bred Heifers .....$3,698 4 Heifer Calves ...........................................$3,625 20 Commercial Bred Heifers .....................$2,058

Lorenzen Tritan 900, a Nov. 15, 2019, son of Lorenzen Half Back D101 sold to Rempe Farms of Superior, Nebraska, for $10,000. Lorenzen Conversion 0993, a Jan. 3, 2020, son of WFL Merlin 018A, sold to Green Cattle Co. of Madras, Oregon, for $9,500. Lorenzen Verification 0901, a Dec. 9, 2019, son of HXC Charter 6610D, sold to Linnell Red Angus of Hermiston, Oregon, for $9,500.

The high-selling bull was Lot 37, NSFR Deep End H79, a Bieber Deep End B597 x Bieber Hard Drive Y120 son. He sold to Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus of North Dakota for $16,500. Lot 26, NSFR Hercules H138, a STRA Hercules 706 x HXC Allegiance 5502C son, sold to Cory Miner of Iowa, for $7,500. Lot 38, NSFR Deep End G225, a Bieber Deep End B597 x NSFR Steam A211 son, sold to Jerry Tlach of Iowa, for $7,000. Lot 3, RRA Merlin H73, a WFL Merlin 018A x Connealy Earnan 076E son, sold to Mark Kronebusch of Minnesota, for $6,750. The top-selling heifer was Lot 78, NSFR Sarah G173. She was a NSFR Double Down D20 x Bieber Hard Drive daughter, bred to Collier Finished Product, that sold to Mark Kronebusch of Minnesota, for $6,000. The high-selling heifer calf was Lot 85, NSFR Moonbeam H91. She was a WFL Merlin 018A x Bieber Deep End B597 daughter. She sold to Raml Cattle of South Dakota, for $5,250.

Lorenzen Ranches Annual Sale February 25, 2021 Madras, Oregon Auctioneer: Trent Stewart 154 Red Angus and HybRED Bulls .........$5,503 The top-selling bull was Lorenzen Final Order 0906, a Dec. 9, 2019, son of HXC Charter 6610D. He sold to Leland Red Angus of Sidney, Montana, for $16,500. Lorenzen Top Dollar 0306, a Feb.7, 2020, son of Lorenzen Top Dollar 5941, sold to Lost Boot Ranch of Winston, Oregon, for $14,250. Lorenzen Right Gain 0988, a Jan.1, 2020, son of WFL Merlin 018A, sold to Rocky Hill Ranch of California for $10,000.

Namken Red Angus February 28, 2021 Lake Norden, South Dakota 23 Head Yearling Bulls ..............................$4,391 13 Yearling Registered Heifers .................$2,277 32 Commercial Yearling Heifers ..............$1,250

Leland Red Angus and Koester Red Angus March 12, 2021 At the ranch near Sidney, Montana Auctioneers: Lynn Weishaar and Seth Weishaar 131 Yearling Bulls ...................................... $5,733 52 Fall Bulls ................................................ $5,601 50 Yearling Heifers .................................... $1,681 The top-selling bull was Lot 16, Leland Full House 7465-0265, an April 11, 2020, son of Leland Full House 7645 out of an LSF RR Leading Count 1830Y daughter. He sold for $25,000 to Meyers Family Farms of Brunswick, Missouri, and Brad Mosby of Silex, Missouri.

The top-selling bull was Lot 5H, Namken Hoyt 5H, a Feb. 28, 2020, son of Namken Resource 33D x Namken Sierra 10426-19B. He sold to Scott Boettcher of Atkinson, Nebraska, for $8,250.

Northern Lites Red Angus of Opheim, Montana, purchased two 3SCC Domain A163 sons for $13,000 each. Lot 1, Leland Domain 0104, a March 30, 2020, bull was out of a WFL Affirmed 9060 daughter. Lot 6, an April 8, 2020, bull was out of a Beckton Epic R397 K daughter.

Lot 70H, Namken Hugo 70H, a March 20, 2020, son of Red Flying K Hard Drive 83E x Namken Sierra 10426-227F, sold to Joel Lauer of Clearwater, Minnesota, for $7,500.

Lot 69, Leland Frankly 018-0263, an April 11, 2020, son WFL Merlin 018A out of a Red Crowfoot Ole’s Oscar daughter, sold to Bob Schettler of Killdeer, North Dakota, for $13,000.

Lot 45H, Namken Hardy 45H, a March 11, 2020, son of ARO Prosperous 7145 x Namken Flower 68X 30A, sold to Arlen Boehnke and Adam Hartley of Henry, South Dakota, for $7,500.

Saunders Land & Livestock of Gillette, Wyoming, purchased Lot 3, Leland Leatherman 0100, a March 30, 2020, son of LJC Leatherman 425F out of a Leland Frankly 018A-5628 daughter, for $12,000.

Lot 39H, Namken Hard Drive 39H, a March 10, 2020, son of Red Flying K Hard Drive 83E x Namken Designer 4284-39F, sold to Mike Thode of Pipestone, Minnesota, for $6,000.

Kevin Biffert of Horace, North Dakota, purchased Lot 70, Leland Frankly 018-0169, an April 4, 2020, son of WFL Merlin 018A out of a 3SCC Domain A163 daughter, for $11,000.

The top-selling heifer was Lot 4H, Namken Zeppy 49A-4H, a Feb. 27, 2020, daughter of Bieber Make Mimi 7249 x Namken Zeppy U49 49A. She sold to Jake Feddes of Manhattan, Montana, for $3,400.

Saunders Land & Livestock also purchased Lot 5, Leland Domain 0080, a March 29, 2020, son of 3SCC Domain A163 out of a WFL Merlin 018A daughter, for $10,000.

Lot 96H, a March 30, 2020, daughter of ARO Prosperous 7145 x Namken Rosina 3D-96H, sold to Alex Jung of Mina, South Dakota, for $3,000. The top-selling lot of commercial yearling heifers was a group of 32 head that sold to Thue Livestock of Lake Norden, South Dakota, for $1,250 each.

Jacobson Ranch of Max, North Dakota, purchased Lot 7, Leland Frankly 018-0147, a WFL Merlin 018A son out of a Leland Current 5456 daughter, for $10,000. The two top-selling fall bulls were flush brothers sired by Leland Full House 7465 and out of 3SCC Eucla X723, the dam of 3SCC Domain A163. Lot 31, $10,000, Koester Full House 9202, an Aug. 22, 2019, bull sold to Zach Hintz of Steele, North Dakota, for $10,000. Lot 32, Koester Full House 9203, an Aug. 18,

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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@noashconstruction.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

Directors Johnnie Cundiff – 606-305-6443

Selling Red Angus and Sim-Genetics

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Brian & Jessica Lance 1500 Walker Road Madison, GA 30650 706-781-8639 jessica@ironwillcattle.com

Bart, Sarah & Ty Jones • (615) 666-3098 466 Red Hill Road, Lafayette, TN 37083 mail@redhillfarms.net Gordon & Susan Jones • (270) 991-2663 www.RedHillFarms.net

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

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Registered Red Angus Travis & Gail Giffey 931-260-1478 travis@5oaks.farm

Whitley Red Angus 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

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

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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

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

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2019, bull, sold to Jacobson Ranch of Max, North Dakota, for $10,000. Croissant Red Angus of Briggsdale, Colorado, purchased Lot 36, Koester Megatron 961, an August 19, 2019, son of VGW Megatron 403P out of a 3SCC Domain A163 daughter, for $9,000. Huber EY Red Angus of Jud, North Dakota, purchased Lot 50, Koester Merit 9114, an Aug. 30, 2019, son of WFL Merlin 018A out of a 3SCC Domain A163 daughter, for $8,000. Ali Jo Merritt of Savage, Montana, purchased the top-selling heifer, Lot 204, Leland Hi Roller 8500-0038, a Leland High Roller 8500 daughter out of a Leland Excell 223-4465 dam, for $2,500. Missouri River Red Angus of Watford City, North Dakota, purchased Lot 229, Leland Fusion 5202-0394, a daughter of MLK CRK Fusion 5202 and out of a WFL Merlin 018A dam, for $2,000. Volume bull buyers were 21 Ranch Inc. of Sundance, Wyoming, with 10 bulls, and Jacobson Ranch of Max, North Dakota, with eight bulls. Volume heifer buyers were Mark Brunelle of Williston, North Dakota, with 12 heifers, and Kelly Brunelle, also of Williston, with seven.

Chappell Red Angus & Swank Farm Keystone Elite 7th Annual Production Sale March 13, 2021 Mill Hall, Pennsylvania 19 Yearling Bulls .........................................$4,052 5 Registered 18-Month Open Heifers ......$2,420 15 Registered Open Heifers ......................$3,373 The top-selling bull was Lot 3, Chappell Home Run H418, a Feddes Brunswick D202 x Chappell Miss Molly C330 son. He sold to Kemen Farms Syndicate of Madison, Minnesota, for $19,000. Lot 5, Chappell Flawless H407, a 3SCC Domain A163 x Chappell Zara B312 son sold for $8,600 to Erwin Dale Farms of Waterloo, New York. Lot 1, Chappell Larson H410, a Feddes Brunswick D202 x Chappell Tamara C329, sold to Ed Webber of Newtown, Pennsylvania, for $5,000. The top-selling 18-month-old open heifer was Lot 35, CHAPP-VIGUS Chelsea G1906, a Chappell True Direction C331 x Swank Chelsea 1509 daughter. She sold to Jon Haskins of Hanover, Massachusetts, for $3,100. The top-selling open heifer was Lot 42, Chappell Rockin Robin H412, a WFL Profitmaker

E7030 x Chappell Rockin Robin B320 daughter. She sold to Marie Vandemark of Ithaca, New York, for $4,750. Lot 51, CPF Miss Lizzy 20002, a HXC Patent 6608D x Swank Emblynette 1704 daughter, sold to Erwin Dale Farms of Waterloo, New York, for $4,700. Lot 36, Chappell Molly H421, a HXC Patent 6608D x LSF MAB Miss Molly X0705 daughter, sold for $4,500 to Tom Karr of Pomeroy, Ohio.

Red Hill Farms “More Than a Bull XVI” 16th Annual Spring Bull Sale Saturday, March 20, 2021 Lafayette, Tennessee 24 Fall Red Angus Bulls ............................$4,542 13 Spring Red Angus Bulls .......................$5,846 5 Cross-Ty Bulls ..........................................$6,400 3 Charolais Bulls .........................................$3,750 9 Fall SimGenetics Bulls ............................$4,194 10 Spring SimGenetics Bulls .....................$5,275 4 Black/Red Carrier Angus Bulls ............$3,125 The top-selling Red Angus bull was Lot 25. He sold for $21,500 to Shelby Cattle Co. of Texas. The top-selling SimAngus bull was Lot 57 for $21,500. He sold to Leachman Cattle of Colorado and Tulloch Agriculture of Canada.

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The top-selling Cross-Ty Bull was Lot 38. He sold for $10,000 to T-Heart Ranch of Colorado.

Westphal Red Angus March 24, 2021 Grass Range, Montana Sale Management: Deichmann Livestock Brokerage Auctioneer: Ty Thompson 97 Yearling Bulls .........................................$5,290 50 Registered Open Yearling Heifers ......$1,619 53 Commercial Open Yearling Heifers....$1,157 The top-selling bull was VGW Foundation 021, a Feb. 4, 2020, son of LASO Foundation D1685 out of a VGW Mercy-Mercy 2-year-old dam. He sold to Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska, for $18,000. VGW Privilege 071, Feb. 4, 2020, son of LASO Foundation D1685, out of a 2-year-old 3SCC Navigator A448 daughter, sold to Severance Red Angus of Palermo, North Dakota, for $16,500. VGW Foundation 085, a March 3, 2020, son of LASO Foundation D1685, out of a 5L Bourne 117-48A-VGW Indigo dam, sold for $16,000 to Seeger and Rusch Red Angus of New Salem, North Dakota.

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VGW Foundation 04 7, another February LASO Foundation D1685 son, was out of an LSF Saga 1040Y daughter. He sold for $11,500 to Campbell Red Angus of McIntosh, South Dakota.

Schuler Benchmark 0313, Lot 1, a son of Schuler Ranch Hand F606, sold to Wedel Beef Genetics of Kansas, for $16,000 for one-half semen interest and full possession. Schuler Prophet 0361, Lot 6, a Profit Maker x Endurance son, sold to Whit Warner of Oklahoma, for $15,500 for one-half semen interest and full possession.

Three bulls left the sale ring at $9,500 each. VGW Overtime 005, a son of KCC Eager 525715 out of a VGW Bumper Crop 510 first-calf heifer, sold to Beery’s Land & Livestock of Vida, Montana. VGW Elevate 020; son of KCC Eager 525-715 out of a LJC Iceman 411D first-calf heifer, sold to Udy Cattle Co. of Rockland, Idaho.

Schuler Red Angus March 25, 2021 Bridgeport, Nebraska 120 Red Angus Bulls ..................................$6,050 32 Schuler Red Composite Bulls ..............$4,775 Schuler Benefactor H240, Lot 5, a son of Schuler Top Hand D911, was the high-selling Red Angus bull to Koester Red Angus of North Dakota. He sold for $18,500 for one-half semen interest and full possession. Schuler Ranch Maker H257, Lot 2, a son of Schuler Ranch Hand F606, sold to 5L Red Angus of Montana, for $18,000 for one-half semen interest and full possession.

Schuler Red 44 Rarity H533, Lot 134, sold to Lone Rock Ranch of Kansas for $9,000 for onehalf semen interest and full possession. Several top Schuler Red bulls brought $8,000 including Schuler Red 62 Red Nitro H539, Lot 131, to Broken Heart Ranch of Nebraska; Schuler Red 71 Tribute H006, Lot 132, to Bryan Wilson of Nebraska; Schuler Red 44 Unique H541, Lot 135, and Schuler Red 62 Amped H514, Lot 139, both to Kenansville Cattle Co. of Florida.

Dahlke Red Angus March 28, 2021 Bagley, Minnesota 22 Yearling Bulls ..........................................$5511 7 Bred Heifers ..........$4464, 6 had calves at side The top-selling bull, Lot 1, Dahlke Rockefeller 009H, a 5L Bourne 117-48A x Bieber C L Atomic C218 son, sold to Nathan Jensen of

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Alberta, Canada, with semen rights to Semex of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, for $23,500. Lot 5, Dahlke Outcome 016H, a Collier Finished Product x Andras Fusion R236 son, sold for $9,250 to Semex of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Lot 2, Dahlke Uffda 035H, a 5L Capitalist 525225F x Bieber C L Atomic C218 son, sold for $8,250 to Rivers Edge Cattle Co. of Minnesota.

The top-selling heifers were Lot 26 and Lot 27. They sold for $5,250 each. Lot 26 was a Milwillah Marble Bar J53 daughter, and Lot 27 was a Bieber C L Atomic C218 daughter. Both heifers sold to Jacob Aitkinson of Minnesota.

7 Herd Sires ..............................................$59,500 145 Yearling Bulls .......................................$7,614 34 Fall-Calving Bred Cows .......................$2,221 35 Open Heifers .........................................$2,073 251 Commercial Heifers ............................$1,375

Pieper Red Angus 31st Annual Performance Leader Production Sale

The top-selling bull was Lot 1, PIE Captain 057, a Jan. 29, 2020, PIE Quarterback 789 x 9 Mile Franchise 6305 son. He sold to Hansine Ranch, Travis Shaffer, of Pierre, South Dakota; Iron Triangle Ranch of John Day, Oregon; and Jacobson Red Angus, Gary & Val Jacobson, Hitterdal, Minnesota, for $150,000.

April 2, 2021 Hay Springs, Nebraska Auctioneer: Ty Thompson

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LORENZEN RANCHES

3455 Grover Ave Colusa, CA 95932

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Doug and Betty Dunn 9498 NE 9th St • Terrebonne, Oregon 97760 (541) 923-1705

Recentlyy purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 20, 2021 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com

Lot 3, PIE Heisman 028, a Jan. 24, 2020, a PIE Quarterback 789 x 9 Mile Franchise 6305 son, sold to J6 Farms, of Gibbon, Nebraska, for $60,000. Lot 39, PIE Quarterback 0814, a Jan. 24, 2020, PIE Quarterback 789 x Spur Franchise of Garton son sold to Wilbar Red Angus, Bryan and Tracey Wilms Wundern, of Saskatchewan, Canada, for $40,000. Lot 5, PIE Draft Pick 063, a Jan. 31, 2020, PIE Quarterback 789 x Brown CRSB Redeemed B5332 son, sold to Jack Owen of Alzada, Montana, $35,000. Lot 6, PIE Honor 016, a Jan. 22, 2020, PIE Quarterback 789 x Andras Fusion R236 son, sold to Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus of Powers Lake, North Dakota, for $27,000. Lot 10, PIE Enforce 022, a Jan. 24, 2020, 9 Mile Franchise 6305 x Bieber High Roller C553 son, sold to Blaine and Kristina Hagler of Arnold, Nebraska, $27,000.

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

The top-selling fall bred cow was Lot 159, PIE Rasberry 6027, a March 22, 2016, LSF Saga 1040Y daughter, bred to PIE Insight 971, due Sept.15, 2021 with a bull calf. She sold to Jake Eickoff of Falls City, Nebraska, for $7,500.

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Lot 2, PIE Commander 0100, a Feb. 5, 2020, PIE Quarterback 789 x Spur Franchise of Garton son, sold to Berwald Red Angus, Austin Berwald, of Toronto, South Dakota; C-Bar Red Angus, Steve & Cynthia Maier, of Brownell, Kansas, and Buffalo Creek Red Angus, Clint Witherspoon, of Iowa Park, Texas, for $77,500.

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The top-selling open heifer was Lot 193, PIE Logan 0447, a March 12, 2020, Crump Complete 7785 daughter. She sold to Kassi Jones of Bladen, Nebraska, for $4,250. n

Member News Mia Gibson Elected as Iowa FFA Association President

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Mia Gibson, Elgin, Iowa, daughter of Jim and Lin Gibson, was elected as the Iowa FFA Association President on April 20. Gibson, a JRA director and Iowa JRA member, is a student at Des Moines Area Community College majoring in agribusiness. Throughout her FFA career, she has been tremendously involved at the chapter, district and state levels.

to be included in the next Red Angus Magazine. Your sale report will also be posted online at redangus.org/sales-and-events/sales-reports.

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Serving as a state officer is an honor and great responsibility. In Gibson’s upcoming year of service, she will have ample opportunities to impact and serve Iowa FFA members, teachers and advisors. Gibson is excited to travel the country promoting FFA, agriculture and Red Angus cattle in the coming year.

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

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Sam and Jenna Lorenzen welcomed Maverick Stetson Lorenzen to their family on Feb. 23, 2021, a mere 36 hours before their production sale! Maverick weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20.25 inches. He joins big brother Parker and big sister Blakely. n

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 –West Director – Sam Lorenzen JACE HALL 3649N. 2300E. FILER, ID 83328 TRIANGLE BAR CO. BOB AND ANN HULDEN POB 740 UNION, OR 97883 LANE MURRAY 34949 SANTIAM HWY LEBANON, OR 97355 Area 3 – Rocky Mountai Director – Aaron Kravig SHALOM LIVESTOCK INC MONTY CHRISTIAN PO BOX 378 LA JUNTA, CO 81050 TATUM DEPORTER 29720 WCR 78 EATON, CO 80615 TEGAN DEPORTER 29720 WCR 78 EATON, CO 80615 CARRIZO CREEK CATTLE CO. KOLBY SHANNON BOX 174 KIM, CO 81049 10E RANCH JAMES BEAU TENNEY PO BOX 871 VERNAL, UT 84078

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ABERLE RANCH CHRIS ARBERLE 25875 137TH ST. GLENCROSS, SD 57630 CHISUM BLUM 24273 339TH AVE RELIANCE, SD 57569

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KALBERER RANCH JESSE KALBERER 12552 HIGHWAY 1804 S. BISMARCK, ND 58504

BUXCEL -U- CATTLE TYLER BUXCEL 28810 245 B STREET VIVIAN, SD 57576 BIALAS BROS JACK JACOBSON 703 W FIR ST MITCHELL, SD 57366 Area 6 – Great Plains Director –Newley Hutchison TB CATTLE CO. TEGAN BOWERS 8998 US HWY 59 OSKALOOSA, KS 66066 LL BAR CATTLE JACOB HOLCOMB 40110 NW 60TH STREET PRATT, KS 67124 LENA JONES 251 N. BUFF AVE WICHITA, KS 67208 ALLISON MOSER 10510 PLEASANT RUN RD WESTMORELAND, KS 66549

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Rob Brawner

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

Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! LEGACY MURPHY LIVESTOCK LEGACY MURPHY 24849 W. 247TH STREET PAOLA, KS 66071

WAK RED ANGUS WARD KUEHN 6138 GRANDY RD BRODNAX, VA 23920

COVELL CATTLE CO. ANN COVELL 560 KENNEDY BRIDGE ROAD HARRODSBURG, KY 40330

SUMMIT GENETICS DON ELY 2896 MORTON RD HARTVILLE, MO 65667

CEDAR CREEK RED ANGUS ALEX HOFFMAN 51405 861ST RD ORCHARD, NE 68764

JOHN R MELTON 9868 ST MICHAELS LN BRIDGEWATER, VA 22812

MAGGIE PRATHER PO BOX 629 NANCY, KY 42544

Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance ALLRED FARMS ANDREW ALLRED 901 ALLDREDGE RD BLOUNTSVILLE, AL 35031

BESSIE FREEMAN 466 HUNTLEY SHOP RD. CHESTERFIELD, SC 29709

MAGA CATTLE ERICA EUSTACE 16935 HWY 64 LEBANON, MO 65536

PLUGGE KANYON PLUGGE 1377 SO. 176TH LINCOLN, NE 68520 GELNAR FARMS & CATTLE CO. MATTHEW GELNAR 36186 E COUNTY RD 1380 GRANITE, OK 73547

ANSLEY BROWN 12773 MT.ZION RD. RAMER, AL 36069

SAGE HAMAHAN 17357 E 860 RD OKARCHE, OK 73762

HUNTER FAIRCHILD 545 FOX RUN CIRCLE PELL CITY, AL 35125

H5 RANCH CARSON HOGUE 15291 HIGH AVE PURCELL, OK 73080

TAYLOR FARMS JOSEPH TAYLOR 795 RABBIT BRANCH ROAD CROPWELL, AL 35054

Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess BANNWART FARMS INC. LARRY BANNWART 9544 EAST 300 SOUTH NORTH LIBERTY, IN 46554

A&W CATTLE FARM KENDAL WALTERS 610 HIGHLAND LAKES BLVD ANNISTON, AL 36207

ELLYSON ELGIN 11180 WEST SUDER LN CAMPBELLSBURG, IN 47108 KLOE PATRICK 3931 PADDRICK RD DARLINGTON, MD 21034 THOMAS AND SON FARMS LONNIE THOMAS 7320 CATTLE RUN LANE BOONSBORO, MD 21713 ERIN WEBB 2209 JERRYS ROAD STREET, MD 21154 HARGEST FARM’S THOMAS HARGEST 445 SWAINTON-GOSHEN RD CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 8210 HANGGI FARMS KRISTIN HANGGI 5817 STATE ROUTE 53 PRATTSBURGH, NY 14873 CRAIG MCNALL 8345 STATE LINE ROAD CONVOY, OH 45832 BUCK RUN OWEN WILLIAMS 83 BUCK RUN LANE LEWISTOWN, PA 17044

JYJ RED ANGUS REID YANCE 1092 DAVIS ST COLUMBIA, AL 36319

COLE LEHNERT 330 SOUTH HOOD ROAD LAWRENCEBURG, TN 38464 R FIVE CATTLE MAX RICHARDSON 130 OAKLAND RD MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807 VAN RICHARDSON 130 OAKLAND RD MAYNARDVILLE, TN 37807 LANE STENDER 6874 33RD ST BALDWIN, IA 52207 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert HANNA VAGTS 1303 185 AVE OSSIAN, IA 52161 TYLER WALLACE 1885 YEW AVE HARRIS, IA 51345

KETCHER CATTLE CO. KEITH KETCHER 11883 TEAL DR STARK CITY, MO 64866 TWISTED K CATTLE JIM KIRBY PO BOX 414 BOLIVAR, MO 65613 RILEY MOORE 30594 STATE HIGHWAY M ATLANTA, MO 63530 MK URICH FARMS MARK URICH 1161 SE HWY E LAREDO, MO 64652 MARK AND NICOLE WILLOUGHBY MARK WILLOUGHBY 12793 CIMARRON RD CARTHAGE, MO 64836 MAKAYLEE BOWDEN YANCEY E9328 HWY 33 BARABOO, WI 53913

AUBREE BAUER 19279 OAK REST RD. BRIGHTON, IL 62012

GEORGE’S ANGUS OAKS KAELA GEORGE 11717 N DUNPHY RD BROOKLYN, WI 53521

GRAY BRADFIELD 3867 CO RD 450 PIGGOTT, AR 72454

RACHEL BARETICH 24774 MARIES ROAD 403 BLAND, MO 65014

BRODY LINDNER 802 COUNTY ROAD A PLATTEVILLE, WI 53818

SUNSHINE FARM KENNETH GODFREY 4855 ARROWHEAD DRIVE MARIANNA, FL 32446

SPIKE BURKE 108 FISHER AVE GILMAN CITY, MO 64642

MLM ANGUS MARIA MEYER W4416 WILLARD RD LOYAL, WI 54446

JYJ RED ANGUS TYE YANCE 1092 DAVIS ST COLUMBIA, AL 36319

TOM CHAFIN 1260 ELBERTON HWY HARTWELL, GA 30643 KEITH FAIRCHILD 215 SOUTH WOOTEN RD RINGGOLD, GA 30736 HF 1942 LLC DWIGHT HOBBY PO BOX 2522 ASHBURN, GA 31714 DREW BLAYDES 1938 WEST LEESTOWN RD MIDWAY, KY 40347

ADDISON COUNTS 91 NE 600 WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

RED MAPLE VIEW LIVESTOCK ZACHARY ZERNICKE N5348 CTY. RD C CECIL, WI 54111

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

PO Box 2913 • Harlowton, MT 59036

406-632-5598 Ƃscherredangus.com

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

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

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

406-642-3487 www.sutherlinfarms.com

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

FISCHER RED ANGUS Ron & Esther Fischer

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Tim & Julie Shick

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane • Stevensville, MT

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

Bob & Julie Morton • Tom Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 580-0348 • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes 40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com

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

Recentlyy purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 20, 2021 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

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

Dave & Kay Klompien & Family 8129 Amsterdam Rd. Manhattan, MT 59741 (406) 282-7537 • Cell: (406) 581-4043 Email: klmpnra@gmail.com

Maddy & Andy Roberts 142 Silo Loop • Kinsey, MT 59338 406-234-2652 marsranch@midrivers.com Specializing in low birthweight Red Angus caƩle www.mars-ranch.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

5175 Road 1026 Froid, Mt 59226 Andrew Johnson 406-489-3773 sandhill_reds@yahoo.com McKenzie Johnson 406-963-2200

(406) 962-3330

www.sandhillredangus.com

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 -

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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2021 Breeder Directory AREA 1 - West

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 72

Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 74-75

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

Recentlyy purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 20, 2021 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517 Dan Reardon Rocking R Red Angus www.RockingRRedAngus.com 970-729-2571 Dan@RockingRRedAngus.com

High Altitude Registered Red Angus

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

RED

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The Olsons

"We Breed Excitement"

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

Robert and Kara • Harold • Robby W • McIntosh, SD 57641 5096 95th St. SW 701-422-3721 angus.com www.campbellredangus.com Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman

Diamond C North Dakota

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming

Texas Breeders can be found on page 81

Aaron Kravig, Director

Tony Ballinger, 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

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Registered & Commercial Red Angus Will & P J Crockett • Hope, NM 575-703-5970 • 575-512-7225 www.crockett-ranch.com

AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY Brian and Jamie Jo Axtell PO Box 21 – Anton, CO 80801 970.383.2332 or 970.554.1132 www.axtellcattlecompany.com Follow us on Facebook!

Annual Sale in March

Chase and Tiffany Furstenau Cavalier, ND 701-520-0671 chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnd.com

Forster Red Angus

“Cattle Working for You”

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

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

Gary & Val

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

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

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 Kevin & Sallie Miller • 970-222-6094 kmiller@wigginstel.com Larry & Jean Croissant • 970-656-3545 Briggsdale, Colorado www.CroissantRedAngus.com

Annual Production Sale in March at the Ranch

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

BROKEN HEART RANCH

12523 245th Ave Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 850-9878 or (605) 865-3190 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonredangus.com

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

www.solidrockredangus.com

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

Jared and Lacey Namken Family • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com

Minnesota Red Angus Association

Contact MNRAA President Tyler Sonstegard – (320) 226-2340 Check out our website at: www.mnredangus.com

LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus

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

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus

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AREA 2 Montana

SHEAMAN RANCH

AREA 7 - Northeast

Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, South Dakota (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

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

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

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ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE LAST SUNDAY IN MARCH

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

Bulls • Bred Heifers

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

AREA 6 - Great Plains

Rob & Amy Hess

Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 81 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 79

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Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region Director

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

Steve & Amy Weinreich 443-465-2959 Emma Kate Foster 443-257-5061 5224 Faraway Dr. Felton, PA 17322 crossroadscaƩle@gmail.com

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

AREA 8 - Southeast

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

Jim Yance, Director Jeff Pettit, Region C Director SERAA Breeders can be found on page 67

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

AREA 9 - Midwest

Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Wisconsin

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 73 (918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net

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

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

Registered 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 Annual Power of the Reds Sale Last Saturday of March

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Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus Stuart & Kaye Gilbert Family

641-919-0196 Stockport, Iowa

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

www.graystonecattleco.com

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Foreign Breeders

Sales & Services CK CK Sonny Sonny Booth Booth

“Always With the Best Cattle…Always” DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

- Auctioneer -

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

• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net

Bryan Gill

ROGER JACOBS

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

Auctioneer P.O. Box 270 Shepherd, MT 59079 (406) 373-6124 Home (406) 698-7686 Ofﬁce (406) 373-7387 Fax

CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE Box 177 • Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 • Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

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

Joel Birdwell

Justin B. Stout

Auctioneer

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

AUCTION SERVICE

15508 Woodward St. . Overland Park, KS 66223

(913) 645-5136 jbs5356@hotmail.com Making your program stronger, one sale at a time.

Digital Marketing – Graphic Design Websites/Social Media – Photography Videography – Advertising Sale Management – Event Planning Katrina Lautenschlager katrina@rancherprofiles.com 509-592-7664 rancherprofiles.com

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Bo ok ing Pr od uc tio n Sa les 20 19 Purebred & Commercial & Be yo nd Livestock Auctioneer 406-366-0472

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309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com

Pool Ranch

KYLE GILCHRIST

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

Livestock Auctioneer

www.poolranch.com

14075 120th Street • Douds, IA 52551

David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 • Cell: 903-646-2068 Located in East Texas

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

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

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

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

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2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 273-8581 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

Annual Sale Third Friday in March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms WK 6W Ć /LQFROQYLOOH .6 Ć KSUEXOOV#WFWHOFR QHW 5HG $QJXV $QJXV &KDURODLV

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Simmental • SimAngus Red Angus Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS

Ed Durst Mobile: (785) 541-0248

Jennifer Durst Mobile: (785) 541-0545 Morrowville, Kansas

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

www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind”

HOFT RED ANGUS 18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall 5LFN 3ߕXJKRHIW ‫( ڞ‬OOVZRUWK .6 ‫ ڞ‬

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

“Red Angus since 1964”

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

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!

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Calendar of Events June

15 Board of Director Candidates Intention to Run Deadline 20-26 15th Annual NAJRAE & National Junior Red Angus Show, Lebanon, TN 22-25 BIF Research Symposium and Convention, Des Moines, IA

July 1

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for July/August Red Angus Magazine

August 1

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for September Red Angus Magazine

September 1 15-17 11 26

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October Red Angus Magazine National Red Angus Convention, Boise, ID Proud to be an American Sale, Shidler, OK Ludvigson Stock Farms West Coast Bull Sale, Visalia, CA

October

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

1 5 17 23 23 30 30

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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November Red Angus Magazine Pieper Red Angus Texas Fall Run, Buffalo, NE Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO Lacy’s Red Angus & MC Livestock Bull & Female Sale, Drexel, MO Pieper Red Angus Fall Run, Hay Springs, NE Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Red Hill Farms Bulls & Females of Fall VII Sale, Lafayette, TN

ADAMS ANGUS RANCH Quality & Performance Since 1965 Registered Bulls, Heifers and Bred Cows Available

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

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS www.nebraskaredangus.com

Austin Schweitzer Schweitzer Red Angus "Improving Our Herd to Beneﬁt Yours!"

Milford, NE 68405 • 402-641-8275 schweitzerredangus.com

FICK RED ANGUS Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!

ED (402) 394-5489

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

www.ﬁckredangus.com Annual Bull Sale in March

Rob Brawner

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

Scott & Kim Ford

SCHULER red-angus

Red Angus & Composite Seedstock 308.262.0306 • Bridgeport, NE schulerredangus.com

Pieper Red Angus

Mark E. Harbin 3955 Co. Rd. 314 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com

Home: 254-527-4650 Mobile: 512-413-0384 Fax: 254-527-3475

www.crossdiamondcattle.com

CHOAT

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

(308) 876-2211 Bertrand, NE 68927

Cattle Company

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St. Edward, NE Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586

TEXAS RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION www.TexasRedAngus.org

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”

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KOLLE RED ANGUS

Red Angus Seedstock Supplier Since 1964 Age-Advantage Bull Sale the First Wednesday of October Miles, Texas • 325.468.2390 info@halfmannredangus.com HalfmannRedAngus.com

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

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

Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711

961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

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

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

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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle ............................... 53 5L Red Angus ................................... 47 9 Mile Ranch ..................................... 21 Aberdeen Angus World ..................... 50 ABS ................................................... 13 Adams Angus Ranch......................... 53 ADM Cattle Nutrition ........................... 8 ADM Red Angus................................ 46 Andras Stock Farm............................ 54 Angelo Cattle Co................................ 46 Axtell Cattle Co. ................................. 48 Bachman Cattle Farms ...................... 43 Bar C Red Angus ............................... 53 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ...... 48 Beckton Red Angus....................... 3, 46 Bieber Red Angus ............................... 7 BIM Red Angus ................................. 49 Birdwell, Joel .................................... 50 Bola Red Angus .......................... 41, 53 Booth, CK Sonny ............................... 50 Bovine Elite ......................................... 9 Bow Creek Beef ................................. 49 Bowles J5 Reds ................................ 47 Brickhouse Red Angus ...................... 43 Broken Heart Ranch .......................... 48 Brylor Ranch ..................................... 50 Bull Hill Ranch .................................. 39 Bullis Creek Ranch ...................... 44, 53 C-T Red Angus ............................ 15, 47 Calvo Family Red Angus ................... 29 Campbell Red Angus......................... 48 Cedar Hill Farm ................................. 49 Chappell Red Angus .......................... 49 Chieﬂine Red Angus .......................... 53 Choat Cattle Co. ................................ 53 Christensen Red Angus..................... 47 Clay Maxey Ford................................ 14 Crockett Ranch ................................. 48 Croissant Red Angus ........................ 48 Cross Diamond Cattle Co. ........... 53, 55 Crossroad Cattle Co. ......................... 49 D Cross Red Angus ........................... 51 D&D Cattle Co. .................................. 53 Dahlke Red Angus............................. 49 Daigger-Orr Angus ............................ 53

Deichman Livestock Brokerage ......... 50 Diamond C North Dakota .................. 48 Diamond H Ranch ............................. 51 DK Red Angus................................... 48 Double Eagle Ranch .......................... 42 Evans Cattle Co. ................................ 53 Faylor Red Angus .............................. 51 Feddes Red Angus ............................ 15 Fick Red Angus ................................. 53 Fischer Red Angus ............................ 46 Five Oaks Farm.................................. 39 Flaming Livestock Co. ....................... 51 Flat Creek Farms ............................... 39 Flatiron Red Angus............................ 48 Forster Red Angus ............................ 48 Fritz Red Angus................................. 47 G.W. Land & Cattle Co....................... 53 Gibson Red Angus ............................ 39 Gilchrist, Kyle .................................... 50 Gilreath Farms................................... 41 Glacier Red Angus ............................ 46 Graystone Cattle Co. ......................... 49 Green Mountain Red Angus ........ 31, 46 H&F Red Angus ................................ 51 Halfmann Red Angus .................... 2, 53 Harbin Red Angus ............................. 53 Harms Plainview Ranch .................... 51 Hoft Red Angus................................. 51 Hueftle Cattle Co. .............................. 53 Illinois Red Angus Assn. ................... 49 Iron Will Cattle .................................. 39 Jacobs, Roger ................................... 50 Jacobson Red Angus ........................ 48 Jarvis Red Angus .............................. 39 Jeffries Land & Cattle........................ 49 Karr Farms ........................................ 49 KC Farms .......................................... 39 KK Farms .......................................... 43 Klompien Red Angus ........................ 47 Kniebel Cattle Co. .............................. 51 Koenig Ranch Reds........................... 46 Kolle Red Angus................................ 53 Kravig Red Angus ............................. 48 Lacy’s Red Angus.............................. 43 Laubach Red Angus .......................... 46

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Lautenschlager & Sons ............... 33, 42 Lazy J Bar Ranch .............................. 48 Leland Red Angus ....................... 19, 46 Loonan Stock Farm ........................... 49 Loosli Red Angus .............................. 42 Lorenzen Ranches............................. 42 Lost Creek Red Angus....................... 47 Lowderman, Cody ............................. 50 Lowery, Matt ..................................... 50 Lucht Red Angus .............................. 47 Ludvigson Stock Farm ...................... 27 Maple Oaks Red Angus ..................... 43 MARS Ranch Red Angus .................. 47 McCann Red Angus .............. 42, 46, 48 McDonald Red Angus ....................... 41 McLean Red Angus ........................... 39 McMurphy Farms.............................. 49 McPhee Red Angus........................... 42 Mercer Farm...................................... 39 Milk Creek Reds ................................ 47 Minnesota Red Angus Assn. ............. 48 Mushrush Red Angus ................... 5, 51 Namken Red Angus .......................... 48 Nelson Red Angus ............................ 42 Oak Ridge Farms............................... 49 OHR Red Angus ................................ 48 Ory’s Circle 7 Red Angus .................. 43 Osborn Red Angus ............................ 39 Ozark Hills Genetics .......................... 43 Peacock Angus Ranch ...................... 40 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch........ 12 Pelton ............................................... 51 Pieper Red Angus ....................... 17, 53 Pifer’s Livestock Marketing ......... 44, 50 Plain Jan’s ......................................... 41 Pool Ranch ....................................... 50 Quality Genetics ................................ 53 Quartz Valley Red Angus ................... 42 R.A. Brown Ranch............................. 53 RAAA Marketing Programs ............... 37 RAAA Red Cow Rally......................... 25 Rafter H Ranch.................................. 40 Ramsdale Red Angus ........................ 51 Rancher Proﬁles ............................... 50 Red American Cattle.......................... 23

Red Angus Convention...................... 35 Red Angus eBlast .............................. 52 Red Angus Foundation, Inc. .............. 40 Red Angus Proﬁt. Repeat. ................. 28 Red Angus Soc. of Australia ............. 50 Red Fork Red Angus ......................... 46 Red Hill Farms ............................ 39, 56 Redland Red Angus .......................... 46 Rhodes Red Angus ........................... 51 Rock Creek Red Angus ..................... 47 Rocking Bar H ................................... 42 Rocking R Red Angus ....................... 48 Roger’s Cattle Co. & Lile Farms ........ 43 Rouse Red Angus ............................. 49 S Diamond Angus ............................. 53 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................ 53 Sandhill Red Angus........................... 47 Schuler Red Angus ........................... 53 Schweitzer Red Angus ...................... 53 Select Sires ....................................... 11 Sheaman Ranch ................................ 48 Shepherd Red Angus ........................ 47 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle ................ 43 Shobe, Kyle ....................................... 50 Solid Rock Red Angus ...................... 48 Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC ................ 48 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ............... 43 Stegall Cattle Co. ............................... 42 Stout, Justin B. ................................. 50 Strauss Brands ................................. 52 Sun River Red Angus ........................ 47 Sutherlin Farms................................. 46 TJS Red Angus ................................. 46 Triple Creek Ranch ............................ 53 Valnes Ranch Red Angus .................. 49 Veto Valley Farms ............................. 39 Wedel Red Angus.............................. 51 Westphal Red Angus ......................... 47 Whitley Red Angus............................ 39 Windrush Farm ................................. 43 Woods V Bar X Ranch ....................... 42 WRAZ Red Angus ............................. 50 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ........... 49

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