Red Angus Magazine - September 2021 by Red Angus Association of America

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Published 10 times annually by the Red Angus Association of America at the national headquarters (18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202, Commerce City, CO 80022). A non-political magazine dedicated to the promotion and improvement of breeding, feeding and marketing Red Angus cattle. Subscription rate: U.S., 1 year - $30.00; 2 years - $55.00. Canada and Mexico, 1 year - $44.00, 2 years - $82.00 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). International Air Mail, 1 year - $55.00; 2 years - $100.00 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). These rates are based on Third Class Bulk mailed from Lubbock, Texas. Add $20.00 per year for First Class.

How to Stay Top-of-Mind to Buyers Year-Round ........... 28 Vigorous Red Angus Demand Mirrored in Association’s Growth.......36 Red Hot and No Bother.......... 52

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING POLICY

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Board Commentary ............................................................ 6 Milestones & Metrics ......................................................... 8 Association Commentary ....................................................10 Marketing Update ............................................................14 NAJRAE Results ...............................................................59 JRA Update ....................................................................65 Commercial Marketing: Connecting the Cow-Calf and Feeding Sectors .............................................68 Introducing the 2021-2022 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors ....67 Member News .................................................................70 New Members .................................................................72

Information Directories Calendar of Events ...........................................................80 Advertiser Index ..............................................................82

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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 Area 7 Director - Northeast Rob Hess Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net Area 8 Director - Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

by Johnny Rogers, RAAA President

Decade of Discovery Soon, I will be the Red Angus Association of America’s immediate past president. My board tenure has been longer than most, as my rst year was lling a vacated board seat and COVID-19 added an additional nal year as president. In the middle were six years as Region C Director and two years as president. This could be called the “Decade of Discovery” for both RAAA and myself. This time provided me with many opportunities to learn, grow and to build relationships that I would not have experienced otherwise. RAAA also went through numerous milestones and continued its mission to serve the commercial beef industry. I have included a few highlights of our journey. The key tool for a breed association is its database. Data exchange between the association and its members is critical for successful outcomes. When I started my board term, REDBULL was our database system, and our IT staff did an outstanding job of keeping it functional. However, it was an aging program past its prime. An upgrade was in order and the decision was made to build our own program in house. This was a huge undertaking, and the journey was long and tumultuous. However, seeing members enjoy their experience with REDSPro today makes the difculties worth it. RAAA will continue to invest in REDSPro to add functionality and to ensure that it stays up-to-date with technological progress.

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During this time the Red Angus female received the distinction she deserves as the beef industry’s “most-favored female.” Red Angus stakeholders have long known about the positive attributes of these fabulous brood matrons. They have set a high standard for maternal excellence and continue to be the foundation for successful cattle programs across the nation. New programs like Red Choice will help build the next generation of great Red Angus females. The demand for Red Angus bulls has been strong during this time. The industry standard Feeder Calf Certication Program has delivered value to those investing in our genetics. New programs like Premium Red Baldy and American Red are beginning to yield results and we must look for new avenues to demonstrate Red Angus value. More work is needed with feeder cattle marketing and, appropriately, it is critical objective No. 1 in the RAAA Strategic Plan. The marketplace is very competitive, and we must continue our history of innovation to deliver value to commercial cattlemen. RAAA’s commitment to a membership-driven strategic plan has never wavered. I have witnessed the implementation of more than one RAAA Strategic Plan. Each has been unique in its contribution to our mission. I am very excited about the current plan because it is very aggressive. We operate in a dynamic industry, and it will be interesting to see how we adapt to achieve our goals.

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Genetics & Breed Improvement Recalibrated Red Navigator genetic panel

Commercial Marketing Provided customers with retagging procedures for cattle that have left the ranch of origin Registration Launched a new version of the registration certiﬁcate after many months of testing

Board Commentary – Decade of Discovery Moving the RAAA Ofce to the Denver area was a difcult decision. We had many good years in Denton, but we were going to need a new location at some point. The sale of the Denton property was nancially rewarding and the Commerce City location has provided us with access to a very talented pool of potential employees. Overall, it was a very positive outcome for Red Angus. As I look back on my RAAA board experience, I am pleased with the breed’s accomplishments. However, those pale in comparison to the personal relationships I have shared with many Red Angus stakeholders. So many special moments have happened over these years with members and staff. Our time together has made a profound impact on my life and words cannot express the gratitude I have for each of you. It’s been a great ride and my heart is full. Thank you for your support and the opportunity to serve this great organization. n

Communications Distributed 27 press releases during the ﬁscal year 2020-2021

REDSPro Merged features and improved the process to print out reports

Junior Red Angus Awarded $5,500 in post-secondary education scholarships

Red Angus Magazine Recreated all Breeder Directory ads for quality and consistency RAAA has accomplished many milestones the past decade, continuing its mission to serve the commercial beef industry. 8

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Association Commentary

RAAA National Ofﬁce

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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

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

REDSPro & Registry Specialist Nicole Rebitski Ext. 5 - nicole@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 Customer Service Specialist Kai Miranda Ext. 24 - kai@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

Commercial Marketing Specialist

Barrett Simon (316) 452-1792 - barrettsimon@redangus.org

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

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

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

Red Angus Steers Provide Perspective on Value Creation Approximately 70% of every commercial calf crop is fed out and harvested for beef. All of the steers and around half of the heifers eventually end up in a feedyard and then on to a packing plant. Therefore, every commercial cow-calf producer can benet from a basic understanding of how to produce higher value cattle that yield superior nancial results as they move through the beef supply chain. There are large differences in the value of cattle. Fortunately, we can identify characteristics that build the bottom line.

the surface. The total per-head value difference between the high and low groups was large at $233 per head. Higher value steers notably had an advantage in carcass weight (110 pounds heavier) and in marbling (49 marbling score points higher). The math is easy on those extra pounds. At an example dressed weight price of $185 per cwt., 110 pounds of carcass is worth a little over $200 per head. Even if the heavier cattle ate an extra $50 or $75 of feed while they grew bigger than their contemporaries, the net nancial benet is still favorable.

A friend and long-time Kansas cattle feeder recently shared the carcass results from a pen of 84 Red Angus steers that were harvested in July 2020. He was pleased with how the cattle fed and how they performed on the grid, and since individual data was available, it is easy to make a high-value/low-value comparison using the top and bottom 25 head (see the table below).

Marbling, and the resulting benet in quality grade, are second on the list of dollar-generating traits in which the high-value cattle excelled. They graded 100% Choice and above, versus only 64% for the low-value group. They also had 36% upper 2/3 Choice and Prime, while the least-valuable steers came in at 20%.

When carcass data is sorted and compared in this manner, key drivers in the value-creation process come to

All told, quality grade premiums separated the two groups by over $50 per head.

Director of Education and Junior Programs

Kansas Red Angus Steers Group Results by Category

Dr. Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 - juniors@redangus.org

Publisher & Advertising Director

Highest-Value 25 Head

Lowest-Value 25 Head

Tracey Koester (701) 391-5440 - tracey@redangus.org

Carcass Weight (pounds)

973

863

Editor & Director of Communications

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Marbling Scores (MS units)

490

Brandi Buzzard Frobose (785) 448-0239 - brandi@redangus.org

Percent Choice and Above

100%

64%

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Ribeye Area (square inches)

14.42

14.24

Back Fat (inches)

0.69

0.63

Yield Grade (YG units)

3.71

3.21

Percent Yield Grade 4’s and 5’s

24%

16%

Lisa Bryant (405) 766-8942 - lisa@redangus.org

Accounting Director

Janet Russell Ext. 11 - janet@redangus.org

Receptionist

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Percent Heavyweight

Final Value Per Head

$1,809

$1,576

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Association Commentary – Red Angus Steers Provide Perspective on Value Creation The comparison also shows a couple of areas in which the higher value steers did not best their low-end counterparts. Steers ranking high in total value actually had a bit more back fat, less favorable yield grades (despite a small advantage in ribeye area) and more Yield Grade 4’s and 5’s. Such an outcome is very common, given the construct of today’s grid-pricing systems. Pounds and quality tend to pay handsomely, while disadvantages in yield grade are not discounted proportionately. Of course, this does not mean cowcalf producers should ignore selection for ribeye area and overall muscle. Nor does it mean that cattle feeders can carelessly overfeed cattle and expect no consequences. The point is to understand that current grids reward pounds and marbling rst and foremost, while yield grades tend to take a back seat (at least for now).

Red Angus cattle perform well on grids, excelling in marbling and yield grades. We could analyze hundreds of groups sold on grids, like these Red Angus steers, and the conclusion would be the same. Red Angus cattle, in general, do tend to perform well on grids. We receive quite a few compliments from cattle

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feeders on their marbling ability and even on their yield grades. Additionally, with the tremendous selection tools RAAA offers, including both EPDs and indexes, the ability to create valuable cattle via genetic selection has never been easier. n

Marketing Update by Barrett Simon, RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist

Customize Your Approach to Calf Marketing All too often, marketing gets put on the back burner until the weather gets cooler or we ip the calendar and realize it is time to get paid for our previous year’s efforts. In most aspects of a working ranch, we think with a long-term mindset. Whether it’s range management, genetic selection or even transition planning, the agriculture community places a big emphasis on what life looks like ve, 10 or 20 years down the road. However, it seems as though we often look through a very narrow scope when it comes to getting paid. Given the recent volatility in most, if not all, ag commodity markets, a long-term – and potentially unconventional – plan may be in our best interest. It is easy to focus on a three-week window, it is easy to continue with the same marketing process we have always done, it is easy to get behind in the other aspects of managing a cow herd. One sale barn owner shared with me this spring that he could tell me two months in advance who was bringing calves to town and which week they were coming because, “That’s just the week they always come.” In the same breath

he mentioned that they work just as hard for cattle weighing 500 pounds as those that weigh 800 pounds and that they advertise in all of the same ways in September as they do in November. While calf marketing is likely not that steady for most of us, I do believe it is easy to narrow our focus to comparing costs and returns over a threeweek time period and then decide when would be the greatest opportunity for market success within that small window. There is no part of the cattle business that is “one size ts all” and, for many operators, it may prove to be exceedingly valuable to review the ranch’s current marketing plan and explore other more protable options. The USDA’s recent report highlighted a waning U.S. cow herd and a calf crop estimate that is approximately 3% lower from its peak numbers in 2018. Many producers are looking at alternative calving seasons and marketing outlets in the future due to a frustrating past couple of years. Unfortunately, our friends in the North and Northwest region of the

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country are getting dealt a tough hand as drought continues to set in. With that in mind, even though early summer tests for fall-delivered calves are showing signs of life, 2021 may be the year to take a deep dive into the positives and negatives of various market outlets. High-dollar corn and hard-to-nd hay in some regions may drive weaning breakevens higher than they already are. On the contrary, for those set up to do so, an unorthodox market dynamic due to the backlog of cattle may provide incentives for some to hold off on selling calves until after the October run as some analysts project calf prices to steadily increase as we move later into the year. While our commercial marketing team greatly appreciates the uptake and attendance of Red Angus special sales, we also encourage producers to make sure the date set by our team and your regional auction market manager are in YOUR best interest. If drought conditions and input costs make an earlier sale the more protable option or if the promise of rising markets show additional dollars to be made later in the year, our team is here to promote those cattle just the same. Ultimately, the marketing window that gives your program the greatest opportunity for protability with Red Angus and Red Angus-inuenced calves is our primary concern. Regardless of whether the most protable market falls within those same three weeks in October or November, we hope that your marketing venture starts with a Red Angus value-added program as we continue to use tag enrollments to not only better promote our commercial producers’ cattle, but also to leverage the inuence of Red Angus genetics, nationally, at the packer and retailer level. n

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DNA – Time Management is Key

by Leoma Wells, Strategic Account Manager, NEOGEN Genomics, for the Red Angus Magazine “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln Popular TV shows such as CSI lead us to believe we can collect one lone hair follicle and receive results back within minutes of inserting the DNA sample into a machine. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a great CSI episode as much as the next ctional crime junkie, but unfortunately, the instant turnaround isn’t possible in today’s world. Imagine missing out on a potential sale or breeding opportunity simply because the DNA testing wasn’t completed on the animal. In today’s seedstock industry, any opportunity to add value to an animal is benecial. Whether it is to be sold or retained, the ability to gain a competitive advantage is key. If we can approach DNA testing with realistic expectations and create a timeline with a little extra cushion built in, we’ll be able to set our herd up for success. When it comes to DNA testing, the earlier you’re able to submit samples, the more likely it is that you’ll be able to capture the full value of your investment. Outlined below are the simple steps each breeder can follow to submit your DNA samples and receive back results in a timely fashion. The most critical part of submitting DNA is to establish your expectations based upon facts, especially if you’re operating with a deadline on the horizon. Let’s say you absolutely need results posted by Jan. 14, 2022, so you can nish the catalog for your sale in February. Assuming all RAAA submission instructions are followed, you should submit the samples for testing no later than Dec. 3, 2021. An even more optimal time frame would be sending in samples by Nov. 19, allowing some extra time, especially to account for holidays.

All calendar dates and timelines have been estimated for the purpose of this example. With DNA, it’s always best to start early and give each area of this wheel a little extra time and potentially save yourself and others unnecessary stress and frustration. We have taken each step and translated to expected business days and turnaround times. Step 1 It is highly encouraged to ship your samples to RAAA via a method that allows the shipment to be tracked. In my opinion, it is worth the additional $8-$30 to have peace of mind, especially since you’ve already invested a signicant amount of time, energy and expense into collecting the samples. Typical mailing time can vary from 1-10 days depending on shipping method. Step 2 As long as your samples arrive with the proper RAAA paperwork included, they will go into test within three to seven business days. This timeline uctuates depending on the sample volume being received at the lab which varies based on the time of year. The lab tends to be extremely busy September through March so plan on the seven business days for this step when creating your testing plan just to be safe.

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Step 3 DNA is being run on the samples and results are reported electronically to RAAA via our Lab Information Management Software. Typically, from the time a sample enters testing to when results are reported to the Association is 17-28 days, depending on testing selected and current lab testing volume.

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100 Young Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2022 Many young females just on the verge of being in the "prime" of their careers! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from this impressive set of young females!

100 Mature Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2022 From the heart of the herd with incredible growth, maternal, carcass and longevity numbers! Selling with an optional cooperator agreement to market bulls from this great group of maternal matrons!

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

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DNA – Time Management is Key

*All estimations are in days. Individual experiences may vary. Step 4 RAAA uploads the results into its database and reports them to the breeder. This process is streamlined and efcient, but remember, we are creating an ideal timeline, so we suggest using three business days for this step. Step 5 RAAA runs genetic evaluations weekly. If the animal has a genomic test conducted, the results will be incorporated into the genetic evaluation and genomic-enhanced EPDs will be published on the animal. Depending on when the genomic test is completed and uploaded into the genetic evaluation, it could be up to 14 days before GE-EPDs are available. Given these steps, it could take three to eight weeks from the time a breeder mails their samples to RAAA to receive DNA results back from the Association. If there’s any re-testing or incorrect paperwork delays, six weeks can quickly turn into eight. Sticking to an ideal testing calendar and plan provides time to re-sample if the initial submission ends in a sample failure. From experience, approximately 2-3% of samples

There is not a way to expedite DNA testing or magically make the results appear by the push of a button, so planning ahead is crucial. 22

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fail testing. For example, if you submitted 100 samples there may be up to three samples you would need to re-collect and submit through the entire process again. It’s important to note there is not a way to expedite DNA testing at NEOGEN or magically make the results appear by the push of a button. Our best recommendation for success is to make sure you follow your Association’s DNA submission instructions closely, gather samples using proper collection techniques and mail samples at least two months before results are needed. It is also advised for breeders to create a DNA testing calendar that works for your operation and do your best to adhere closely to it. You may end up testing a few more animals than ultimately needed by submitting samples earlier than normal, but the benet of having all the information before the nal deadline is well worth it. Cost versus worth. DNA testing is an important investment in the future of the genetics for your operation and that of your customers.

By collecting and submitting DNA samples earlier rather than later, there’s built-in time to collect new samples if a test fails, ensuring accurate data at sale time.

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How to Stay Top-of-Mind to Buyers Year-Round by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Editor and Director of Communications Late summer. Synonymous with baling hay, state fairs, chopping silage and bull sale prep. Wait, what? Yes, even though it’s September we are already on the topic of the 2022 spring bull sale season. And while many producers are focusing on the tangible work to be done such as DNA sampling, foot scoring and nutritional planning for fall and winter, it’s also critical to analyze and implement an online marketing strategy to build brand awareness leading up to the sale. Yes, that means social media and website updates. Quite frankly, if online promotion isn’t part of a ranch’s marketing strategy, potential buyers and sales are left on the table. And in an industry with already tight margins, no stone should remain unturned. Survey data from Forbes showed that 72% of Americans use some sort of social media daily – that’s quite a big chunk of the population scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and several other platforms every day. It’s a fair assumption that quite a few farmers and ranchers fall into that data gure, as well.

Hypothetically, if you learned that 72% of bull buyers read the Red Angus Magazine, wouldn’t that entice you to advertise every month? One might wonder, “My sale isn’t until March. I don’t need to worry about promoting it until January.”

“Survey data from Forbes showed that 72% of Americans use some sort of social media daily.” Which might be true, but the key to an online marketing strategy is the promotion of an entire brand, not just one single event. Take for example Chevrolet’s employee pricing sale that takes place in December annually. While its marketing department heavily promotes that specic sale leading up to and during it, the brand doesn’t disappear or stop its marketing efforts once the sale is over. Chevy has a consistent marketing strategy to keep its line of trucks and cars in front of potential buyers year-round. In fact, that kind of strategy is so successful that the

communications department at Red Angus has adopted it as our own over the past several years, striving to keep Red Angus in the media spotlight on a consistent basis to ensure name and brand recognition 24/7/365. If it works for Chevy and the RAAA, it will work for individual ranches, too, and you don’t have to have a huge advertising budget to make it happen. Brand awareness can be developed on social media with a little bit of creativity and time. Not surprisingly, whenever the subject of social media comes up in a room of ranchers, there are almost certainly two reactions: 1) Facebook and/or Instagram are ridiculous – that’s no place for ranch promotion, or 2) Social media is so big and intimidating, where should I even start?! The rst thought is 50% accurate – social media can be a huge mess on any given day. However, there is absolutely still room for promoting a ranch online. Just by having a Facebook or Instagram prole for their business, producers can carve out a spot to promote their ranch and share their practices, activities and, when the time is right, a nished sale catalog for buyers’ perusing.

Take lots of photos of moving cattle and other day-to-day ranch activities to build up a bank of images to use later on social media.

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How to Stay Top-of-Mind to Buyers Year-Round Conversely, there are some who genuinely wish to dip their toes into online promotion yet feel overwhelmed, which is understandable. To get started and ease some of the anxiety, create a Facebook page for the ranch and focus on posting three to four times per week to get the feel for it. Don’t worry about Instagram, YouTube or the rest of the gamut until you feel that you’ve got the Facebook page under control. Another common misperception is that content must be “viral” for it to be valuable. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Sharing pictures of summer and fall ranch work, branding, chopping silage, calving season, etc. are all great examples of content and photos that can be shared outside of sale season to pique interest in an operation. Another way to approach the “What to post?” conundrum is to think about what kind of content you nd

appealing, and then try to mimic or create similar content to share. For example, I’m a sucker for a picture or video of a new calf taking its rst steps. Seeing a photo like that stops me mid-scroll immediately. If I never grow tired of seeing that, I bet other ranchers don’t either, so I incorporate a lot of those kinds of photos into the social media strategy for the pages I manage. If all else fails, share a popular meme until the creative juices start owing. Another common objection to utilizing social media is the lack of time needed to take photos, write captions and post consistently. Again, this is understandable but can be worked around with a little bit of strategic planning. Spending all day moving cows across pastures? Get out that phone and take lots of photos of the crew, cattle and horses from several different angles. Those photos can be used anytime there is a lack of “something interesting” on the ranch.

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The same rules apply for hauling hay, working with kids on the ranch, riding around in the feed truck, etc. Fill up your phone with photos and then choose one if you’re feeling uninspired or short on time. Facebook also has a great scheduling tool that allows multiple posts to be scheduled days or weeks in advance. These tactics are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to social media but nothing worthwhile was ever accomplished immediately. Taking small steps, consistently, to build ranch and brand awareness online will ultimately lead to a broader audience and more potential buyers. And who knows, you might even like it! For more answers to the burning questions about the world of social media and digital promotion, contact brandi@redangus.org to set up a consultation with Red Angus Creative and get started with your own spotlight strategy. n

BETTER TOGETHER...

For over a decade the Dykes and Mehlhoff families have been friendly competitors, compelling each other to do a better job of supplying bulls and service to our ranching customers. During this time we’ve shared herd sires, donor dams, quite a few bull customers, a strong friendship and family adversities. Now we’re going to work together - to better serve our respective legacies and to better supply Red Angus seedstock to the families that depend on our genetics.

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Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:00 high noon at the Gilchrist / Star G Ranch Auction Barn Douds, Iowa Guest Consignors Include… Rich Red Angus, Vinton, IA • Lillibridge Land, LC, Vinton, IA Bootjack Cattle Co., Lewistown, MT • Brackel Ridge RA, Cincinnatus, NY North Country Red Angus, Lakota, ND • Stranberg Red Angus, Buffalo, SD Winkels Red Angus, Alden, IA • Tedrow Farms, Fairfield, IA Shepard Settlement Farm, Marcellus, NY • VanWye Red Angus, Lancaster, MO CR Cattle Co., Douds, IA • Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB

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The 2020-2021 scal year for the Red Angus Association of America was completed June 30 and saw the United States and the beef industry regain its footing as it recovered from a truly unique period of time. As businesses reopened, beef demand surged and prices slowly rebounded to exceed the previous year. The RAAA posted another solid year with growth and enthusiasm, experiencing vigorous demand. The Red Angus female continues to be the industry’s most favored, providing superior maternal ability to the American cowherd. Membership in the RAAA grew 6% for the second year in a row, reaching 2,931 regular members while the Junior Red Angus Association saw a 7% increase with 1,181 members. The number of cows on THR inventory again topped 100,000 – the second highest in history. The popularity of Red Angus cattle with their diverse set of positive characteristics and industry-leading convenience traits have fueled this rapid growth. The junior program continues to prepare Red Angus youth to become valuable assets for the beef industry. Commercial Marketing team members witnessed the most spirited bull sale season in many years. We were privileged to see 7,516 bulls sell this spring averaging $4,977. This thriving demand led to bull transfers increasing by 8%. These transferred bulls allow commercial cattlemen to enroll in Red Angus value-added programs. The Feeder Calf Certication and Allied Access programs have enrolled over 2.9 million head of cattle since their inception. These programs are an effective method for cattlemen and women to differentiate their calves and receive added value at a very low cost. A new ve-year Strategic Plan was nished, providing clear direction for the RAAA. This plan outlines critical objectives, strategies and tactics for implementation of programs and processes that will keep Red Angus moving forward and accomplish its long-term vision: “Dominate the beef industry with Red Angus genetics.” The plan is available on the Red Angus website under the “About Red Angus” tab. We encourage you to view the plan and embrace the opportunities ahead, knowing that RAAA has a clear vision for the future. The RAAA is in a great position for the future. The board, breeders, stakeholders and staff are committed to a prosperous beef industry powered by Red Angus genetics. We must continue to be the innovators, relentlessly pursuing industry leading techniques, tools and services and continue doing this with integrity. n 36 RED ANGUS Magazine n September 2021

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Total number of members in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year – 2,931

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Top 10 RAAA Members by Registrations 5 L Ranch, Montana ..............................................1,133 LN Cattle Co., Montana ............................................961 Gill Red Angus, South Dakota ..................................955 Bieber Red Angus, South Dakota .............................914 Calvo Family Red Angus, Nebraska ..........................827 Beckton Red Angus, Wyoming.................................792 Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., Nebraska ...................671 Silver Spur Ranches, Wyoming ...............................651 Pieper Red Angus, Nebraska ....................................607 Sutherlin Farms, Montana ........................................514

Top 10 RAAA Members by Cow Inventory 5 L Ranch, Montana ..............................................1,352 Beckton Red Angus, Wyoming..............................1,151 LN Cattle Co., Montana ............................................906 Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., Nebraska ...................891 Bieber Red Angus, South Dakota .............................887 Calvo Family Red Angus, Nebraska ..........................853 Silver Spur Ranches, Wyoming ...............................708 Pieper Red Angus, Nebraska ....................................706 Wedel Red Angus, Kansas .......................................682 TJS Red Angus, Montana.........................................610

RAAA Annual Report T RAAA Annual The Report, complete with R departmental and d nancial updataes, will w be available at the National Red Angus Convention in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 15-17. If you are unable to attend convention to pick up your own copy, you may view the RAAA Annual Report online at RedAngus.org or request a printed copy by emailing halla@redangus.org. n 40

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Red Hot and No Bother by Rudy Pooch for the Red Angus Magazine

Summertime can be a vile season for cattlemen in southern states. Producers must manage hot temperatures and high humidity. These factors can cause severe cases of heat stress for cattle resulting in reduced intake and gains. Simultaneously, producers must manage fescue endophytes. Fescue serves as a large portion of the grazing forage that many producers throughout southern states have available. In northwest Arkansas, along the southern edge of the Ozark Mountains, the topsoil is shallow and rocky. All of these added stressors can leave producers with second-rate cattle performance in the summer months if not managed properly. Rolling Hills Farms of Boone County, Arkansas, has found a leg up on their environment’s tough conditions thanks to the power of Red Angus genetics. “They work really well for the type of environment we have,” said Laura Wilburn. Robert and Laura Wilburn, along with their children Katie and Hunter, are the rst and second generations of Rolling Hills Farms. Robert and his father ran a commercial cowcalf operation until he and his wife, Laura, purchased their rst parcel of land in 2013. A few years later, they had the opportunity to purchase additional land with a breeder hen operation included. Another breeder hen house was added two years later and is now housing its third ock. They also raise a few show goats. “We are unique because we are diverse. The Red Angus genetics add to that,” mentioned Laura. Why Red Angus Angus breed turned Wilburn Thee Re Th Red d An Angu guss br bree eed d ha hass tu turn rned ed tthe he W ilbu il burn rn family fam amil ily y lifestyle into a more efcient endeavor – more results with Before off Re Angus genetics, less le s iinput. ss np putt. Be B efo fo ore tthe hee iinclusion nclu nc lusi lu sion si on no Red An Red Angu gu g us ge g neti ne t cs ti cs,, “II started regular cattle barn st taarrteed with w th wi h some som omee re regu gula gu ulaar old olld ca cat att ttle ffrom ttle rom th ro the sa the salee b sale aarrn off arn every not knowing eev ver ery color, ery colo co lor, lo r, n ott k no n owi wing win ng exactly exxaact ctly ctl ly what wha hat breeds hat brree eed dss they they hey were he weere we re re

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Hunter, Laura, Robert and Katie Wilburn made up of,” said Robert. He had tried many breeds, at one time leaning toward a Charolais cross and chasing bull sales across the country. “Where we live, it’s very steep and a lot of the ground is pretty rough. I had trouble keeping bulls more than a couple of breeding seasons. Their feet couldn’t handle it,” stated Robert. Lo and behold, their solution was found with the purchase of Red Angus bulls from a local breeder. “The cattle were raised in the same environment without being pushed, and were ready to work from the moment of purchase. These bulls could handle the environment without falling apart,” said Robert. Built for Work Rolling Roll Ro llin ing g Hills Hill Hi llss Farms Farm Fa rmss ha hass be been en satis sat atis is ed with wit ith h the the breed’s bree br eed’ ds very low maintenance requirements, easy eshing ability and and high hiigh g fertility. ferti errti t li lity ty y. Red Red Angus Angu An g s have gu have excelled exc xcel elleed in the elle thee summer sum umme merr me Arkansas work well on Arka Arka Ar kans kans nsas a cclimate as lima li mate aand nd dw ork or k we w ell ll o n en eendophyte-infected ndo doph ph phyt hyt ytee-infe e-in ein nffeectteed d fescue. fesc fe scue cue ue. ue.

Red Hot and No Bother “They don’t hair-up on the fescue grass compared to other breeds. Those other cattle will hair-up and want to go stand in the pond all summer while the Red Angus are out there grazing and gaining,” said Robert. Primarily, the forages are fescue and bermudagrass. These grasses are extremely important in southern states due to their drought resistance. “Where we live, even though the spring has been super wet, we are always two weeks away from a drought. It dries up in a hurry,” said Robert. “When it gets dry and the ground is hard, these Red Angus don’t fall apart on you. They hang in there and work for what they are,” he added. A good mineral program is supplemented to combat fescue foot, fat necrosis and fescue toxicosis. “Overall, the Red Angus cattle just perform,” said Robert. “You don’t want to feed any more than you have to because that eats away prot,” he said. When sufcient forage is not available for grazing, Robert feeds hay to supplement the herd with protein. “That’s another reason we have stuck with Red Angus. They take care of themselves. You don’t have to push these cattle.” Before weaning, calves are fed creep feed to make the transition easier. The calves are then weaned and fed a pre-mix until they are sold. Robert keeps up with the local markets weekly and maintains a routine of selling calves around the rst week of August. He holds his spring calves until November. Robert mentions how shocking it is to some at the sale barns how much weight the moderate-size Red Angus packs. “The cattle don’t have to be 6 feet tall to reach 700800 pound weights. With feed prices high this year, I had to cut the amount of what I normally feed to about half, and those cattle still nished out the heaviest we have ever sold,” said Robert. “They did it all on grass.” Robert’s biggest draw to the Red Angus females is their fertility even at a young age. He jokes that it’s sometimes a challenge to keep a fence strong enough to ward the bulls out. “That’s what we want though,” said Robert. In the last ve years, they have pushed Red Angus genetics, which has resulted in a shorter calving season from 120 to 60 days without any hormone regimens. Today, they use AI for heifers and their base set of Red Angus cows. The main group of cows calve September-October while the remaining cows calve late February-March. “We make sure our cows are on a good mineral program even when they are carrying, not just when they have the calf,” said Robert. Robert also attributes year-round rotational grazing to a consistent calving season, moving them every seven days. 54

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EPDs: A Powerful Tool Robert shared how one cannot have enough of the sought-after Red Angus commercial female. These females are in high demand for their longevity, fertility, adaptability and efciency, and coupled with their good disposition, make them the ideal cow. “As we kept buying more Red Angus genetics and understanding the EPDs, we noticed that we were raising better females than what we could buy,” explained Robert. His ideal bull has a well-rounded set of EPDs so he can retain heifers, sell big steers and raise easy-eshing, docile calves. Docility is highly valued with young Katie and Hunter working cattle and walking through pens to do chores. Robert cannot push understanding EPDs enough. “It’s been a game changer for us. The more you learn about using them as a tool, the better off you will be,” said Robert. He credits the local operation from which they rst purchased Red Angus bulls for their willingness to share knowledge with others. Robert is inspired by their drive to learn more and do more to better their program and the Red Angus breed. Value of Diversity Between the two barns, Wilburns house about 26,000 breeding hens at a time, collecting eggs to be sent out and hatched for Tyson Foods, Inc. broilers. “On a good peak, we will roughly gather 20,000 to 21,000 eggs per day, touching each one by hand,” said Robert. Poultry litter doubles as an excellent, low-cost fertilizer. Robert applies the litter across grazing ground for two to three years consecutively, contingent on soil tests. This returns nutrients and organic matter to the soil, giving the shallow topsoil an extra boost of fertility and quality. When no additional nutrients are needed for their soil, the poultry fertilizer is sold. The farm’s diversity offers the opportunity to increase prot while decreasing production costs. Together as a Family The Wilburn family continues to buy Red Angus bulls from the same local breeder. Over the years their appreciation for the breed and relationship with the breeder’s family has grown. Robert admires how both farms operate as a family. “We don’t hire anything out – cattle, chickens and show goats – we do it all. We do it as a family,” he said. Robert is especially thankful to everyone that has helped get him to where he is today and God for all His blessings.

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Emily Paden, H/H Dominion 0011

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JR - Carlie Kleeman, MO INT - Dahlia Weber, IL SR- Hans Lind, MN JR - Chase Wood, OK INT - Kassi Jones, NE SR- Tar Tut, MN

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Bred & Owned Bull Show

Andrew Meier, 3Aces BC Luanna 4180

Hans Lind, TLC MANN Hannity 017H

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JRA Update: Red Cow, White Lights and Blue Grass by Kim Heller, Director of Education and Junior Programs The ve days in Kentucky and Tennessee were jam-packed with both education and fun! Site visits highlighted the key commodities of the region’s agriculture as well as industry partners that assist in advancing agriculture. Team challenges and individual contests showcased participants’ knowledge of cattle production and evaluation. The JRA annual meeting provided an opportunity to guide continuous improvement for the organization and members elected the 2021-2022 board of directors. The entire experience was a chance for 60 participants from 14 different states to create friendships and memories of a lifetime.

2021-2022 JRA Board of Directors

Top Hand Award – Morgan Marlett, SC Young Gun Award – Tessa McGibbon, AZ Commercial Cattleman Scholarship – Jacynta Bomgardner, MT Heather Presser Memorial Scholarship – Taryn Cox, WA Round-Up Member Scholarship – Morgan Marlett, SC Round-Up Member Scholarship – Whitley Frost, KS Meat Animal Evaluation Contest Senior Champion – Ethan Dickerson, KS Senior Reserve Champion – Kenzie Mork, MT Intermediate Champion – Bailey Smith, TX Intermediate Reserve Champion – Natalie Evans, IL Junior Champion – Wes Meyer, IA Junior Reserve Champion – Bruce Calteaux, MN Stockman’s Knowledge Contest Senior Champion – Ethan Dickerson, KS Senior Reserve Champion – Mitchell VanderWal, SD Intermediate Champion – Natalie Evan, IL Intermediate Reserve Champion – Bailey Smith, TX Junior Champion – Wes Meyer, IA Junior Reserve Champion – Whitley Frost, KS Champion Team – Mia Gibson (IA), Dalia Weber (IL), Greysen VanWye (MO), Jacynta Bomgardner (MT), Jenna Cox (WA), Kenneth Gruszie (MT), Morgan Marlett (SC), Paige Fitzgerald (IL), and Randi Anderson (IA) n

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The Junior Red Angus Association, the junior afﬁliate of the RAAA, strives to equip and prepare all members to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture. The JRA membership actively participates in industry events, conferences and workshops designed to develop members’ critical thinking, leadership and production skill sets. Additionally, the JRA strives to nurture enthusiasm for the beef industry and agriculture, while promoting networking and education.

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Introducing the 2021-2022 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors These juniors will dedicate the next year to equipping and preparing all JRA stakeholders to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture. Emma Ahrendsen is the daughter of Brian and Karla Ahrendsen. She resides in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, where she graduated from Sioux Central High School this last spring. During high school, she was involved in football and basketball cheer, individual and large group speech, student government, National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H, track and eld, band and choir, and the Iowa Junior Red Angus Association. As a board member, Emma hopes to encourage members to get more involved. She is very excited to serve on the board and cannot wait to see what the future holds. Peri Andras is the daughter of Will and Kim Andras of Manchester, Illinois. She will be starting her senior year of high school this fall. Peri is active in FFA and 4-H, where she serves as President and Vice President, respectively. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and Morgan-Scott CEO program. Peri looks forward to serving the Red Angus breed and encouraging others to pursue leadership roles. Isaac Berg of Pipestone, Minnesota, is the son of Philip and Laurel Berg. Isaac grew up with pigs, cattle and sheep. Isaac has been involved in 4-H and FFA all throughout high school and has been involved in livestock,

meats and poultry judging. Isaac was a team captain for his cross country and track teams. Isaac has really enjoyed his time at Red Angus events like Round-Up and learned a lot and had a lot of fun. He wants to give back and help others have the same amazing experiences that he had. Natalie Evans is the daughter of Sean and Amy Evans. She and her family run a small commercial and registered Red Angus cattle operation near Jacksonville, Illinois. Natalie is a junior at Routt Catholic High School where she has been on the High Honor Roll for ve semesters, competes in varsity track and is a member of the cheer squad. She has been a 4-H member for eight years and has held the ofces of president, vice president and secretary. Additionally, she is a member of the Morgan/Scott County 4-H Federation. Natalie is very passionate about Red Angus and wants to become even more knowledgeable about the breed while developing strong relationships with other members and breeders. Shannon Jenkins, daughter of Jeff and Liz Jenkins, is a junior education major at the University of Central Missouri. Raised on a cow-calf operation in Lebanon, Missouri, her family focuses on herd functionality and appeal. During high school, she was an active board member in the local 4-H and FFA chapters and she remains involved with the Missouri Junior Red Angus Association.

Shannon believes the future of our industry lies with our youth, which is why both education and advocating are vital to her. She encourages all members to get involved with the RAAA. Mitchell VanderWal is the son of Jeff and Beth VanderWal of Brentford, South Dakota. In high school, he was involved in FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, track, football, band, chorus, drama, robotics and student council. He has shown cattle, sheep and pigs through 4-H and numerous breed associations since a young age. As a board member he hopes to be an inuential leader in the breed and agriculture. He believes his extensive experience and passion for leadership, cattle and agriculture will provide a foundation for his board service. Tiffany Watkins is the daughter of Andy and Sandy Watkins, from Dade City, Florida. She is currently pursuing a degree in livestock production at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she is involved in the Sigma Alpha Sorority and the ABAC Cattlemen’s Association. She has also been involved in FFA, 4-H and the Junior Florida Cattlemen’s Association where she has held many leadership positions. Tiffany has been raising Red Angus for four years and is very passionate about the breed. She looks forward to promoting Red Angus all around the country, especially in the Southeast. n

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Commercial Marketing: Connecting the Cow-Calf and Feeding Sectors by Nate Smith, General Manager As we pass the halfway point of my rst year with Top Dollar Angus, it seems an appropriate time to analyze and discuss what those actively involved in the marketing of commercial cattle are sharing with us and how helping them connect buyers and sellers is still the key to adding value for everyone involved. The industry sectors I’m referencing are primarily the cow-calf and feeding sectors, two parts of the industry that rely upon each other for success, but that continue to struggle to connect and communicate with each other. As a company that strives to bring value to both sides of this relationship, it has been rewarding to hear from each side about what they feel adds value and use those discussions to help connect the two, while bringing value to both. With that in mind, let me share what we are hearing from both sides with a focus on what we are learning from the feeding sector. Since joining the Top Dollar team in January, I have had the pleasure of meeting with many feedyard managers. Some operate smaller, privately owned yards. Others represent large corporate feeders with multiple locations. While the operations may vary in capacity, what weights and type of cattle are preferred, they do have similar thoughts to share with the people who produce the cattle

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they feed. Several managers have shared that while quality has improved over the years, now more than ever, no one phenotypic trait can guarantee above-average performance. For example, in the past hide color could be an indicator of performance, but today scientically backed data is the only way to truly have a glimpse into the potential of a particular set of animals. That data can come in multiple forms, with past close-out and carcass data being one example. While such data can be helpful, it does have limitations. It can only be used after harvest, is never 100% repeatable due to unique environmental inuences and can be difcult for the cow-calf producer to obtain. Feedyard mangers consistently agree that genetics do matter and any time they can obtain genetic data on a set of cattle, it is helpful to their decision making. They regularly communicate knowing the genetic potential of a set of animals carries tremendous added value as a risk management tool. If the genetic potential is known, a manager now can make informed decisions that affect hedging and protability. One manager recently shared that knowing a group is Top Dollar Angus qualied allows him to keep the animals hormone free, while still getting the gains and performance he needs. It also gives the feedyard manager the

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During these discussions, the topic does come up around the emphasis on genetic selection for terminal traits. While managers do nd these traits important, they were quick to express an understanding that maternal and balanced traits are critical to rancher success. With this input from the feeding sector, it has been exciting to go back to cow-calf producers and share these thoughts and comments to help them improve. Bridging the gap between the cow-calf sector and the feeding industry sometimes requires an open mind. Some of our commercial cow-calf customers are surprised to hear those cattle feeders do want veried genetic information and have already been leveraging available genomic data into their programs. After conversations with commercial producers about interactions with feedyards, it is exciting to see how those producers start to plan their future marketings by using what we do as a Top Dollar Angus team. Yes, we’ve learned a lot from our feeding partners! And while there is still a gap between cow-calf producers and the feeding industry, it’s promising to have both sectors share ideas and observations that we as your Top Dollar Angus team can help communicate and add value for all parties involved. I look forward to continuing to

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Member News Jessica Lance Wins Georgia Farm Bureau’s Statewide Young Farmer Award from the Morgan County Citizen Morgan County Farm Bureau member Jessica Lance recently won the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award. Lance was recognized during

an awards presentation July 17 at the GFB YF&R Leadership Conference held on Jekyll Island. As the state winner, Lance received a John Deere Gator and trailer courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insur-

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tmstegall@gmail.com (530) 713-8755

RED ANGUS SINCE 1959 LAUTENSCHLAGER & SONS RED ANGUS LAUT 1251 Cutler-Lautenschlage Rd Endicott, WA 99125 Ranch: (509) 657-3301 Cell: (509) 595-8131 LASOredangus@gmail.com Red Angus Genetics for Seed Stock Producers & Commercial Cattlemen

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

ance, and courtesy of GFB, $500 cash and an expense-paid trip to the 2022 AFBF Convention in Atlanta, where she will represent Georgia in the national contest. This award recognizes an individual or couple for their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture, and their leadership ability. Ideal candidates for this award are employed in some aspect of agriculture, however, the award is not solely based on the applicant’s occupation. During the GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference, Lance and nalists Brian Fleming, of Hart County, and Ashley White, of Fulton County, gave presentations outlining what they do in their local communities to advocate for agriculture. The contestants also identied challenges farmers are facing and how the issues can be resolved. Lance grew up working on her parents’ produce farm in South Carolina. After teaching school for two years, she returned to the family farm to manage the family’s agricultural trucking business. This experience led Lance to start her own logistics company in 2017 that hauls raw grains from farms to processors, and livestock feed to feed mills and farm-

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

Veril & Barbie Nelson 10387 Driver Valley Rd Oakland, OR 97462

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Shown, from left, are Will Godowns, chairman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, award winner Jessica Lance, and ﬁnalists Ashley White and Brian Fleming.

ers. Her company, The Go Ag Group, also hauls fertilizers, biosolids and landscape products.

Email Member News and Sale Reports to media@redangus.org 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.

Lance and her husband Brian started a Red Angus cow-calf operation in 2019. She is an active member of the MCFB YF&R Committee for which she has served as treasurer since 2017.

17133 NW Co Rd 701 • Archie, MO 64725 816-807-6606 info@missouriredangus.com www.missouriredangus.com

McBride Family Welcomes Twins Congratulations to Joel and Esther McBride of JEM Farms in Oakville, Washington, on the birth of their twins.

Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 –West Director – Sam Lorenzen CLEAR SKY RANCH LLC DEAN DARWIN 1117 AIRPORT RD. EMMETT, ID 83617 Area 2 – Montana Director – Kay Klompien BEERY’S LAND & LIVESTOCK CO. MATT BEERY 503 MT HWY 254 VIDA, MT 59274 WESTON HERSEL PO BOX 31 LEWISTOWN, MT 59457 URIARTE CATTLE CO. JUSTIN & MEGAN URIARTE 2865 MOONDANCE TRAIL STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Tony Ballinger ALMAND RANCH BRIAN ALMAND 729 BURL MOORE ROAD ENNIS, TX 75119 DARREN BEAL 5843 FM 1532 LADONIA, TX 75449 BLACK HILLS LAND & CATTLE CODY BLACK 1552 W FM 746 MULESHOE, TX 79347 5C RANCH ROBERT CRITTENDEN 2707 BELLS CHAPEL RD WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 KENNEDY DODSON 253 COUNTY ROAD 343A SHINER, TX 77984 THREE NAILS RANCH BILLY FRANKS 1020 CR 136 CISCO, TX 76437 ALIVIA GARCIA 6806 FM 1649 GILMER, TX 75645 WEST FARM AND RANCH RAMSEY HENSLEY 1100 EAST FM 171 BYERS, TX 76357 WEST FARM AND RANCH REECE HENSLEY 1100 EAST FM 171 BYERS, TX 76357

JULIANNA MILLER PO BOX 84 WOODSON, TX 76491

JILLIAN SHERMAN 43534 S. CR 203 WOODWARD, OK 73801

D&R LAND & CATTLE DANNY MOORE 355 CAREY LN SPRINGTOWN, TX 76082

Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess

GEM CATTLE RANCH LLC SC MYERS PO BOX 9086 MIDLAND, TX 79708 RIDINGER RANCH JOSH RIDINGER 536 MARCUS DRIVE LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 JUSTIN AND RHIANNA STEPP 452 SAVANNAH LANE LIVINGSTON, TX 77351 Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester ROSS FAMILY CATTLE DALE ROSS 10959 PALM AVE FULDA, MN 56131 Area 6 – Great Plains Director –Newley Hutchison

ADLEY HAMBY 13503 NATIONAL PIKE CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722 KB RED ANGUS KEVIN BARNES 214 STABENOW RD CANAJOHARIE, NY 13317 MARTIN HILL LIVESTOCK MADISON KEPHART 265 STATE RT 1027 KITTANNING, PA 16201 LITTLE CREEK LIVESTOCK JASON ARTHUR 9712 SPENCER RD LEROY, WV 25252 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance ABBY BAKER 314 SENTELL LOOP AUSTIN, AR 72007

MANOUS FARMS LLC JOE MANOUS 1965 HWY 337 MENIO, GA 30731 EVITTS RED ANGUS 160 BECHANNAS ROAD BELTON, KY 42324 CIRCLE B RED ANGUS DARR BRAMLITT 11 PR 222A BRUCE, MS 38915 CHILDS FARMS STAN CHILDS 1320 CR 530 RIPLEY, MS 38663 HALL’S CATTLE FARM CHAD HALL 734 OLD ST. JOHN RD NE WESSON, MS 39191 EVERGREEN FARMS RICK SWAYZE 1889 EVERGREEN RD THOMPSONS STATION, TN 37179 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert

BEN DESALVO 173 MILLER LN CENTER RIDGE, AR 72027

BRENNA HAGEMAN PO BOX 374 CALMAR, IA 52132

HARGAN HILLS FARM LLC JOHN HARGAN 7915 WHITE DR CORD, AR 72524

PINEVILLE CATTLE CO. BRANDON BIGLEY 31965 330TH ST BAYLIS, IL 62314

BELLA KRATZER 721 SOUTH ROAD L ULYSSES, KS 67880

HINSON RED ANGUS BUDDY HINSON 1240 BILL HUDSON DR HARRISON, AR 72601

CHAYLEE TONNIGES 12418 U RD GRESHAM, NE 68367

ZACH HINSON 1240 BILL HUDSON DR HARRISON, AR 72601

BUCKEYE FARMS AND BERRY CATTLE CO. BRICKER BERRY 26 DUSTY LANE BUFFALO, MO 65622

JSB LAND AND CATTLE LLC JOSEPH BOSLER 13175 S REFORMATORY RD UNION CITY, OK 73090

TRIPLE J ANGUS RANCH JAMES MEDLIN 1025 HEMPSTEAD 25 OZAN, AR 71855

HAWKINS CATTLE JEREMY HAWKINS 21703 BLUFF RD BURNEYVILLE, OK 73430

HUNTER RUSSELL 4403 STATE ROAD 21 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

HANNA CATTLE CO. CARL HANNA 15555 E 37TH ST N WICHITA, KS 67228 JENNA HARLAN 14820 EDGERTON RD GARDNER, KS 66030

HUGH AND SHARRON KNOWLES HUGH KNOWLES 36690 HWY 270 WEWOKA, OK 74884 FINLEY MYERS 8044 HIGHLAND BLVD EDMOND, OK 73025

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THOMAS LIVESTOCK-LAND STEWARDSHIP JORDAN THOMAS 5820 W WILHITE RD COLUMBIA, MO 65202 WILLIAM VEASMAN 38650 MARIES ROAD 610 BRINKTOWN, MO 65443 International ABEREKIN SA CARLOS UGARTE GARAGALZA PARQUE TECHNOLOGICO ED 600 DERIO, BIZKAIA, 48160

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 Farms

Registered Red Angus Cattle since 1978 32237 Hwy 58 • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette – 865 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com

Directors Johnnie Cundiff – 606-305-6443

Selling Red Angus and Sim-Genetics

Jim McLean – 770-595-3542

MORE THAN A BULL SALE

Tom Bell, II – 731-225-2490 Dr. David Evans – 256-490-7578 Chris B. Holloway – 662-213-1955

Third Saturday in March

BULLS & FEMALES OF FALL SALE Last Saturday in October

Tim Orr – 731-676-3133

KC FARMS

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

Jarvis Red Angus

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

FIVE OAKS FARM

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

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

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

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

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

FLAT CREEK FARMS

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

931-695-5575

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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

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

Garrett & Katelyn Knebel 9969 River Rd. • Bozeman, MT 59718 Garrett - (219) 508-2657 • Katelyn - (406) 580-9565 garrett.knebel@okstate.edu • “Bulls For Sale at All Times!”

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

(406) 962-3330

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

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

Visit our website for more information, sales and events!

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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 70

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

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Aaron Kravig, Director

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona Texas Breeders can be found on page 81 Tony Ballinger, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”

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

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 5DLVLQJ $ 5HG $QJXV VLQFH

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

AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY 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

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus

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AREA 2 Montana

SHEAMAN RANCH

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

AREA 7 - Northeast

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

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE LAST SUNDAY IN MARCH

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

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Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

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(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

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Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region Director

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

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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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MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

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 73

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

AREA 9 - Midwest

Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Wisconsin

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 71 (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

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

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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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 - Auctioneer -

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

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

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

Justin B. Stout

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

AUCTION SERVICE

15508 Woodward St. . Overland Park, KS 66223

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

Joel Birdwell

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

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HC 64 Box 29 Kingﬁsher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058 Digital Marketing – Graphic Design Websites/Social Media – Photography Videography – Advertising Sale Management – Event Planning

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Cody Lowderman

Katrina Lautenschlager katrina@rancherprofiles.com 509-592-7664 rancherprofiles.com

Angus Plus Breeders Pool Ranch

KYLE GILCHRIST

www.poolranch.com

14075 120th Street • Douds, IA 52551

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

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

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Cell: (641) 919-1077 www.redcows.net Dedicated to the Red Angus breed since 1973!

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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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HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms

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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”

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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 September 1 15 15-17 11 24 25 25 26

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October Red Angus Magazine RAAA Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, Boise, ID National Red Angus Convention, Boise, ID Proud to be an American Sale, Shidler, OK Jeffries Red Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale McPhee Red Angus Bull & Female Sale, Lodi, CA Shady Bottom Ranch 2nd Annual Production Sale, Crossville, TN Ludvigson Stock Farms West Coast Bull Sale, Visalia, CA

October

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 13 14 16 17 22 23 23 23 25 30 30 30 30 30

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November Red Angus Magazine Bradley Cattle and Hankins Farms Fall Colors Sale, Republic, MO JCL Red Angus Fall ONLINE Sale, cci.live Pieper Red Angus Texas Fall Run, Buffalo, TX Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus Sale, Miles, TX Bayou Creek Ranch “Only the Best” Production Sale, Jacksboro , TX Shieldknight Land & Cattle “Build the Shield, Texoma, OK Star G Ranch & Friends, Douds, IA Explosive Cattle Company, Omaha, NE R.A. Brown Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Throckmorton, TX Bieber Fever in the Southeast, Swainsboro, GA Bradley Cattle & Hankins Farms Bred Heifer and Bull Sale, Springﬁeld, MO Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO Prestigious NILE Red Angus Sale, Billings, MT Lacy’s Red Angus & MC Livestock Bull & Female Sale, Drexel, MO Pieper Red Angus Fall Run, Hay Springs, NE Swain Cattle Co. Dispersal, Sarasota, FL McPhee Red Angus Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lodi, CA 2021 Learn from the Best Field Day, Shelbyville, TN Chain Ranch Red Dirt Roundup, Canton, OK Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Red Hill Farms Bulls & Females of Fall VII Sale, Lafayette, TN Red River Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Vernon, TX

November 1 4 6 6 6 8 11 13 13 13 20 22

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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December Red Angus Magazine 5L Red Angus and 9 Mile Red Angus, Sheridan, MT Bet On Red Sale, Reno, NV Red Tie Event, Chillicothe, MO “The Andras Kind” Red Angus Female Sale, Manchester, IL Smoky Y Ranch Inaugural Fall Production Sale, Oakley, KS Bieber Fever Fall Female Sale, Leola, SD Females of Fall Red Angus Sale, Albany, WI Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Shepherd, MT Reds On The Prairie, Brookings, SD Quality Genetics Red Angus, Van Horn, TX Lautenschlager & Sons Fall Female & Bull Sale, Othello, WA

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS

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

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!

(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

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CHOAT

Red Angus with built-in Performance!

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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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

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

G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered RegisteredRed RedAngus Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country

Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (2(210) 684-1071 • (210) 341-6701

REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS

Jim Kolle

(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH

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

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

Tim Head

Bobbe McClure

Bulls, Cows & Heifers – All Ages

One of the largest herds in the South – Rockwall, TX

Ty Davenport, DVM (972) 948-0332 tydavenportdvm@hotmail.com Tim Salazar, Mgr. (254) 644-8529

P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855

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

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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co. ......................... 81 5L Red Angus ............................. 31, 75 9 Mile Red Angus.............................. 31 Aberdeen Angus World ..................... 78 Adams Angus Ranch......................... 81 ADM Red Angus................................ 74 Andras Stock Farm............................ 82 Angelo Cattle Co................................ 74 Axtell Cattle Co. ................................. 76 Bachman Cattle Farms ...................... 71 Bar C Red Angus ............................... 81 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ...... 76 Bayou Creek Ranch ......................42-43 Beckton Red Angus................... 2, 3, 74 Beef Quality Assurance ..................... 57 Bieber Red Angus ............................... 7 BIM Red Angus ................................. 77 Birdwell, Joel .................................... 78 Bola Red Angus .......................... 69, 81 Booth, CK Sonny ............................... 78 Bovine Elite LLC ................................ 11 Bow Creek Farm & Cattle .................. 77 Bowles J5 Reds ................................ 75 Bradley Cattle .................................... 26 Brickhouse Farms ............................. 71 Brylor Ranch ..................................... 78 Bull Hill Ranch ............................ 51, 73 Bullis Creek Ranch ...................... 68, 81 C-T Red Angus ............................ 23, 75 Calvo Family Red Angus ................... 29 Campbell Red Angus......................... 76 Cattle Visions .................................... 50 Cedar Hill Farm ................................. 77 Chappell Red Angus .......................... 77 Chieﬂine Red Angus .......................... 81 Choat Cattle Co. ................................ 81 Christensen Red Angus..................... 75 Clay Maxey Ford................................ 18 Comm. Cattlemen’s Symposium ....... 47 Crockett Ranch ................................. 76 Croissant Red Angus ........................ 76 Cross Diamond Cattle Co. ........... 81, 83 Crossroads Cattle Co. ....................... 77 D Cross Genetics .............................. 79 D&D Cattle Co. .................................. 81 Dahlke Red Angus............................. 77 Daigger-Orr Red Angus ..................... 81 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage ....... 78

Diamond C North Dakota .................. 76 Diamond H Ranch ............................. 79 DK Red Angus................................... 76 Double Eagle Ranch .......................... 70 Elanco – Cydectin.............................. 41 Evans Cattle Co. ................................ 81 Faylor Red Angus .............................. 79 Feddes Red Angus ............................ 23 Fick Red Angus ................................. 81 Fischer Red Angus ............................ 74 Five Oaks Farm.................................. 73 Flaming Livestock Co. ....................... 79 Flat Creek Farms ............................... 73 Flatiron Red Angus............................ 76 Forster Red Angus ............................ 76 Fritz Red Angus................................. 75 G.W. Land & Cattle Co....................... 81 Gibson Cattle Co. .............................. 73 Gilchrist, Kyle .................................... 78 Gill Red Angus .................................. 39 Gilreath Farms................................... 69 Glacier Red Angus ............................ 74 Graystone Cattle Co. ......................... 77 Green Mountain Red Angus ........ 17, 74 H&F Red Angus Cattle....................... 79 Halfmann Red Angus ................ 2, 3, 81 Hansine Ranch .................................. 27 Harbin Red Angus ............................. 81 Harmony Hill ..................................... 74 Harms Plainview Ranch .................... 79 Hoft Red Angus................................. 79 Hueftle Cattle Co. ........................ 16, 81 Hunt for the Red Heifer ..................... 44 Illinois Red Angus Assn. ................... 77 Iron Will Cattle .................................. 73 Jacobs, Roger ................................... 78 Jacobson Red Angus ........................ 76 Jarvis Red Angus .............................. 73 Jeffries Land & Cattle.................. 53, 77 Junior Red Angus ............................. 66 Karr Farms ........................................ 77 KC Farms .......................................... 73 KK Farms .......................................... 71 Klompien Red Angus ........................ 75 Kniebel Cattle Co. .............................. 79 Koenig Ranch.................................... 74 Kolle Red Angus................................ 81 Kravig Red Angus ............................. 76

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Lacy’s Red Angus........................ 34, 71 Laubach Red Angus .......................... 74 Lautenschlager & Sons ............... 37, 70 Rancher Proﬁles ............................... 78 Lazy J Bar Ranch ........................ 46, 76 Leland Red Angus ....................... 13, 74 Loonan Stock Farm ........................... 77 Loosli Red Angus .............................. 70 Lorenzen Ranches............................. 70 Lost Creek Red Angus....................... 75 Lowderman, Cody ............................. 78 Lucht Red Angus .............................. 75 Ludvigson Stock Farms .............. 19, 21 Maple Oaks Red Angus ..................... 71 MARS Red Angus ............................. 75 McCann Red Angus .............. 70, 74, 76 McDonald Red Angus ....................... 69 McLean Red Angus ........................... 73 McMurphy Farms.............................. 77 McPhee Red Angus..................... 45, 70 Mercer Farms .................................... 73 Milk Creek Reds ................................ 75 Minnesota Red Angus Assn. ............. 76 Prestigious NILE Sale........................ 64 Mushrush Red Angus ................... 5, 79 Namken Red Angus .......................... 76 Nelson Red Angus ............................ 70 Oak Ridge Farms............................... 77 OHR Red Angus ................................ 76 Ory’s 07 Red Angus .......................... 71 Osborn Red Angus ............................ 73 Ozark Hills Genetics .......................... 71 Peacock Angus Ranch ...................... 68 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch.. 12, 76 Pelton’s Red Angus ........................... 79 Pieper Red Angus ....................... 15, 81 Plain Jan’s ......................................... 69 Pool Ranch ....................................... 78 Quality Genetics ................................ 81 Quartz Valley Red Angus ................... 70 R.A. Brown Ranch................. 24, 28, 81 RAAA Convention.............................. 48 RAFI Pick of the Herd ........................ 49 Rafter H Ranch.................................. 68 Ramdsale Reds ................................. 79 Red American Cattle.......................... 35 Red Angus eBlast .............................. 80 Red Angus Foundation, Inc. .............. 68

Red Angus Society of Australia Inc. .. 78 Red Cow Rally................................... 16 Red Fork Red Angus ......................... 74 Red Hill Farms ............................ 73, 84 Redland Red Angus .......................... 74 Rhodes Red Angus LLC .................... 79 Rock Creek Red Angus ..................... 75 Rocking Bar H Ranch ........................ 70 Rocking R Red Angus ....................... 76 Rogers Cattle Co. .............................. 71 Rouse Red Angus ............................. 77 S Diamond Angus ............................. 81 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................ 81 Sandhill Red Angus........................... 75 Schuler Red Angus ........................... 81 Schweitzer Red Angus ...................... 81 Select Sires ......................................... 9 Shady Bottom Red Angus ................. 55 Sheaman Ranch ................................ 76 Shepherd Red Angus ........................ 75 Shieldknight Land & Cattle................ 40 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle ................ 71 Shobe, Kyle ....................................... 78 Smoky Y Ranch ................................ 56 Solid Rock Red Angus ...................... 76 Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC .......... 30, 76 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ............... 71 Star G Ranch & Friends .............. 32, 33 Stegall Cattle Co. ............................... 70 Stout, Justin B. ................................. 78 Strauss Brands ................................. 80 Sun River Red Angus ........................ 75 Sutherlin Farms................................. 74 Swain Cattle Co. ................................ 58 TJS Red Angus ................................. 74 Triple Creek Ranch ............................ 81 Valnes Ranch Red Angus .................. 77 Veto Valley Farms ............................. 73 VitaFerm/Gain Smart ......................... 46 Wedel Beef Genetics ......................... 79 Westphal Red Angus ......................... 75 Whitley Red Angus............................ 73 Windrush Farm ................................. 71 Woods V Bar X Ranch ....................... 70 WRAZ Red Angus ............................. 78 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ........... 77

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Red Angus Magazine - September 2021

Articles inside

McBride Family Welcomes Twins - September 2021

Jessica Lance Wins Georgia Farm Bureau's Statewide Young Farmer Award - September 2021

Commercial Marketing: Connecting the Cow-Calf and Feeding Sectors - by Nate Smith

Introducing the 2021-2022 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors - September 2021

JRA Update: Red Cows, White Lights and Blue Grass - by Kim Heller

Red Hot and No Bother - by Rudy Pooch

Vigorous Red Angus Demand Mirrored in Association's Growth - by Harold Bertz

How to Stay Top-of-Mind to Buyers Year-Round - by Brandi Buzzard Frobose

DNA - Time Management is Key - by Leoma Wells

Marketing Update - by Barrett Simon

Association Commentary - by Tom Brink

Board Commentary - by Johnny Rogers