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Table of Contents – December 2023
Magazine
Features
Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America
Volume 59, Number 10 18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 940-387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org Publisher/Advertising Director.....................Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 • tracey@redangus.org
The Yellow Notepad: The Original Data Collection Method..................26 Making Their Mark.........................................................................32 Honest Cattle, Honest Product........................................................44
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Board Commentary..............................................................................................4 Association Commentary......................................................................................6 Marketing Update...............................................................................................14 Special FCCP Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Calendar.............................................16 Red Angus Announces New Director of Commercial Marketing.............................16 Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work on Feeder Cattle Market................18 Member Services Bulletin...................................................................................22 Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation Thank You....................................................50 High-Value Carcasses in a High-Priced Market....................................................58 It Can Be Hard, but It’s Worth It..........................................................................60 Dorsey Hired as Red Angus Junior Programs Coordinator....................................62 Member News....................................................................................................66 Sale Reports......................................................................................................68 New Members....................................................................................................69 Calendar of Events.............................................................................................78 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................80
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Board Commentary
Board of Directors PRESIDENT Kyley DeVoe | Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST Tony Ballinger | Morgan Mill, Texas anthony.ballinger@adm.com SECOND VICE PRESIDENT AREA 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net TREASURER REGION C DIRECTOR Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jeff@diamondpcattle.com AREA 2 DIRECTOR - MONTANA BOARD SECRETARY Kay Klompien | Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com REGION A DIRECTOR Keith Hickle | Auburn, Washington keith.a.hickle@gmail.com REGION B DIRECTOR Craig Bieber | Leola, South Dakota craig@bieberredangus.com AREA 1 DIRECTOR - WEST George Murdock | Pendleton, Oregon murdockcattle@gmail.com AREA 3 DIRECTOR - ROCKY MOUNTAIN Aaron Kravig | Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com AREA 5 DIRECTOR - NORTHERN PLAINS Stephanie Jung | Mina, South Dakota lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS Jason Anderson | Oberlin, Kansas jasonea9@hotmail.com AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST Jim Yance | Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com
by Stephanie Jung, Area 5 Director
The other night after my off-farm job, we went to the corn field to rake and bale stalks before the nasty “s” word rolled into our country. It was Oct. 24 and we were expecting our first “winter snow event” in a couple of days. The meteorologist said we would get a dusting of snow, but our northern and western neighbors would see significant amounts. It gave me a sense of urgency to finish up the most important things before the ground freezes and we get that free concrete for a few months. I grabbed my old jacket and headed to the tractor, but it wasn’t just any old jacket. It was the one I’ve been saving and don’t wash because it might fall apart, and I sure don’t wear it out in public. It is not pretty by any means, but it’s one of the last remaining things that reminds me of my dad. As I climbed into the cab of that old 4030 John Deere, the smell from years of dust, dirt and oil mixed with a few teardrops, washed over me. I was sitting in a tractor, similar to the one I grew up learning to drive, and the smell inside that cab reminded me of my dad. It was no coincidence that the song “Good Times Go by Too Fast” by Dylan Scott started playing. Going down memory lane chasing cornstalks let me think about how much my dad taught me growing up. We wrenched on tractors, changed oil and tires, and were always fixing or welding on equipment. We learned about nutrition and vaccinations for our livestock and how to build or repair fences. I know I forgot half of what he taught me but there is not a day that goes by that I don’t use something I learned from him. We helped with all the cattle and sheep chores, and he instilled a sense of urgency to take care of the stock every day, but especially if the weather was going to change for the worse. I never knew that other teenage girls didn’t go to the equipment dealer and order up the exact parts they needed to fix a broke-down piece of equipment. I walked into feed stores, vet clinics, seed dealers – wherever I could knowledgably secure what my dad needed – and brought home supplies after school. There was never a wasted trip to town. I thought of all the good conversations, and the hard ones, we had in that old John Deere tractor. We baled hay late into the night, and played silly, made-up games to pass the time. I guess that is what we had to do before cell phones! I thought about how my youngest son never got a chance to meet my dad, yet there are so many strong similarities in his personality and his interests. I watched as the sun set with the most vibrant colors, accompanied by some nasty dark clouds to the north. I waited to turn on the lights of that old tractor until I absolutely couldn’t see because I was soaking it all in – the sights, sounds and smells – and for just a little while I was transported back to the days that shaped me into the person I am today. I thanked the Lord for a beautiful night and asked Him if the good times could just slow down a little bit.
I pray that every one of you slows down and savors that time with those you love most this holiday season, and that you make many more precious memories with loved ones. If you ever need a coffee our pot is always on if you can brave the winter weather! I wish each one of you the Merriest Christmas and the absolute best New Year! // RED ANGUS Magazine | December 2023
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What’s Trending in the Beef Industry?
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Tom Brink Ext. 4 | tombrink@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF BREED IMPROVEMENT Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D. Ext. 29 | lindsay@redangus.org EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 | halla@redangus.org REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Kaitlyn Fulmer Ext. 6 | kaitlyn@redangus.org REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Stephanie Essegian Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org MEMBER SERVICES & DNA SPECIALIST Ryan Starkey Ext. 5 | ryanstarkey@redangus.org DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Ariana De La Garza Ext. 24 | ariana@redangus.org DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Julia Sanderson Ext. 14 | julia@redangus.org DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Kim Heller, Ph.D. 515-851-2019 | kim@redangus.org PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 | tracey@redangus.org EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Brandi Buzzard Frobose 785-448-0239 | brandi@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Lisa Bryant 405-766-8942 | lisa@redangus.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Katie Martin Ext. 16 | katiemartin@redangus.org SHOW SPECIALIST Erin Dorsey 970-396-5420 | erin@redangus.org ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR Janet Russell Ext. 11 | janet@redangus.org MEMBERSHIP & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Dalli Hobbs Ext. 7 | dalli@redangus.org JUNIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR Taylor Dorsey 970-397-0356 | taylordorsey@redangus.org RECEPTIONIST Andi Inmon Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs staff is on page 12
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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
Many of us care little about what is “trending” on the internet. However, things trending upward in the beef industry are worth our attention. Odds are good these trending factors will show up on our doorstep sooner or later and may bring opportunity our way. In attempt to get a heading on some important, industry-influencing factors, we recently conducted a survey with RAAA marketing team members. Keep in mind our team travels the industry extensively, continually engaging with producers from all segments – from cow-calf to packer – and across a wide range of geographies. They have eyes and ears in a lot of places, and cross paths with many people in the agribusiness community that support cattle production. Their opinions and perspectives are worth hearing. We asked them to score seven different beef industry-influencing factors as to whether each will become LESS, THE SAME or MORE important in five years. In other words, are these factors trending lower (decreasing impact), sideways (equal impact) or upward (increasing impact). Their answers were converted to numerical scores, with LESS = 0, SAME = 2.5 and MORE = 5.0. Average scores are shown in the accompanying table. Higher scores suggest greater influence in the years ahead.
Industry-Influencing Factor Score* Production, Health, and Genetic Data 5.0 Technology Supporting All Segments 5.0 Industry Relationships 4.7 Cow-Calf Marketing Sophistication 4.5 Segments Cooperating 4.1 Coordinated Beef Supply Chains 4.1 Buyers More Discriminating 3.4 *Max Score = 5
Interestingly, not a single factor on the list scored below 3.0. All lean toward the side of becoming more important in the beef business. Below is a brief review of each factor, ordered from highest to lowest score.
Production, Health and Genetic Data – 5.0 The RAAA marketing team agrees that this type of data is becoming more important. Feeder cattle buyers want more of this information, and sellers do well to provide it in the description of the calves or yearlings they are marketing. The price discovery process gets smarter when more objective data and information is provided. Producers of cattle with the best production practices, health programs and genetics will benefit from this trend. Technology Supporting All Segments – 5.0 Red Angus Magazine readers, no doubt, would have scored this factor the same. It is apparent to everyone that the use of technology is increasing throughout the beef business, maybe especially in the cow-calf sector. Technology is how we manage data and make better decisions. We will use more – not less – going forward. Industry Relationships – 4.7 Even with larger amounts of technology and data, relationships remain critical. The marketing team believes they will become even more important in the future. For commercial cow-calf producers, relationships extend in all directions – toward
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their seedstock partners, veterinarian, nutritionist, marketing agent, cattle backgrounder and feedlot manager. Maybe even all the way to packers and retailers. Cow-Calf Marketing Sophistication – 4.5 This is happening already and is likely to continue. Commercial cow-calf producers are becoming better at marketing their feeder calves in any number of ways. They are starting to understand how to use data and the inherent attributes of their cattle to create positive differentiation on sale day.
“Technology is how we manage data and make better decisions. We will use more – not less – going forward.”
Segments Cooperating and Coordinated Supply Chains – 4.1 There is substantial overlap in these two factors, which is likely why they scored the same. Cooperation or coordination does not mean integration by ownership. It does mean working more closely together in voluntary relationships that produce mutual benefits for everyone involved. Buyers More Discriminating – 3.5 Even though this factor scored lowest, our responding group generally believes feeder cattle buyers will become more careful and discriminating in their purchases during the next five years. Thanks to all members of the RAAA marketing team for helping us see what’s trending in the beef business. You have given us a lot to think about! //
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Commercial cattlemen are becoming better at marketing their feeder cattle – using data and the inherent attributes of their cattle to create positive differentiation on sale day.
‘Twas the night before Christmas at Green Mountain Red Angus! There was a calm in the air, and no one was anxious. It was cold in Montana, the ground covered in snow The thermometer read a bone-numbing 20 below. The cows were brushed up and the feedlots were bedded The animals thought they knew where this night was headed The herd sires and horses were fed extra hay to stay warm And the barn cats and cow dogs were all asleep in the barn. When way across the field everyone heard such a noise That it woke all things living from dreams full of joys. The ranchers woke up and jumped from their beds With visions ‘The cows were out!’ stuck in their heads! The moon was full and there was frost all around The coldness of the air amplified all the sound. All the critters and ranchers looked for the sight To see what awaited them in the cold of the night.
After all of the presents were spread all around Santa hopped on his sled and popped the reins nice and loud Over the hill! To the gate! The bob-sled did fly! When what did we see from the corner of our eye? Some new Carhartts for Dad, some woolly chaps for Tom, A new cowboy hat for Jim, and fancy boots for Mom. Katie got her wish, she wanted for years A brand-new baby boy brought her to tears. All was right at the ranch on this cold winter night We were blessed beyond measure and things were just right. We thanked the Lord up above, for gifts beyond measure, To be the keepers of the land and livestock we treasure. Then we heard from a distance, a loud hearty shout And what Santa yelled out was never in doubt! Even though the old fellow was plumb out of sight, We hear …
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A plump man in a cowboy hat all dressed in red Being pulled by draft horses, in a green bob-sled! The snow flew to the sides as they came to a stop And a sack of rolled oats fell from the hay at the top. We guessed who it might be, but no one said a word All were surprised that Santa would remember our herd Bales of hay for the cows, and sweet oats for each horse Warm milk for the cats and dog bones, of course!
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Reflect, Review and Prepare for the New Year Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING Kelly Smith 417-855-9461 | kelly@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Rachael Oliver 406-480-1569 | rachael@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Josh Taylor | josh@redangus.org 918-605-5139 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org 402-418-2351 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org 913-626-2715 VALUE-ADDED DEPARTMENT TEAM LEAD Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST Lauren Weingardt Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org ENROLL IN VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS AND ORDER TAGS: tags@redangus.org 940-477-4593
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by Lauren Weingardt, Value-Added Programs Specialist
The end of the year always seems to bring a time of reflection. A time to review and see if the results are something to be proud of or if there is room for improvement – not only in your personal life, but also in your operation. The year 2023 is a year to reflect for the marketing department. It was a year of learning, educating and promoting. Here is our year in a short review. A Year of Learning Many of us learned new roles within the Association and about our new team members. The marketing department brought on five new staff members, including three commercial marketing specialists, one value-added programs specialist and the director of commercial marketing. Everyone on the team brings experience and knowledge to the Association and is looking forward to sharing that with your operations in the year to come. A Year of Educating Since joining the RAAA team, I have learned the importance of educating producers on the benefits of our value-added programs and the different tag types that we have to offer. One of those tag types is the Electronic Identification Device or an EID. Some of the benefits to EIDs are: 1. Traceability, which increases your chances to receive more carcass and grid information. 2. Higher retention rate compared to a dangle tag. It is less likely to be cut out during feed yard processing. 3. EIDs are easy to apply and more cost effective compared to five years ago. 4. Packers and feedlots are more likely to purchase calves with an EID rather than a dangle tag. A Year of Promoting As always, it is the role of RAAA to promote the Red Angus breed and the wonderful producers who make the breed what it is today. The marketing team traveled across the country to more than 87 events including ranch visits, video sales, industry events and the National Red Angus Convention. As one might say, “boots were on the ground.” So now that we have had time to reflect, review and prepare for our next year; has your operation had time to do the same? When reflecting and reviewing, you might ask: What did the operation do to be successful? Did the ranch utilize any value-added programs for your calves and did you see an advantage when they hit the auction block? Was there success in utilizing a certain tag type this year, compared to years past? While looking back to see what the ranch did to be successful, are you also looking ahead to prepare for success again in 2024? What does the ranch need to do to prepare for 2024? Do you have enough feed?
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questions that you might have about any of our value-added programs. From our family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season, as well as a great calving year. We look forward to working with you in 2024! //
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Red Angus Announces New Director of Commercial Marketing Kelly Smith, West Plains, Missouri, has been named the director of commercial marketing for the Red Angus Association of America. In this role, Smith will lead the advancement of RAAA commercial marketing and value-added programs. Smith brings a wealth of industry expertise, with more than 35 years of experience in animal nutrition. He has worked in various sales and management roles for Purina Mills, Adisseo USA Inc., and most recently, Hubbard Feeds. He earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture business from the University of Arkansas and began his career as the nation16
al field sales representative at the American Red Poll Association. “We could not be more excited to have Kelly join us at Red Angus. He has a combination of cattle business experience and expertise that is hard to find. Plus, he is a true leader, a man of integrity and enjoyable to work with,” said Tom Brink, RAAA CEO. “Kelly understands the seedstock business and has spent years working with commercial cow-calf producers in many parts of the country. He is a great addition to our already strong marketing team at Red Angus.”
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As the director of commercial marketing, Smith will promote the Red Angus breed to seedstock producers, commercial ranchers, industry partners, feedlots, packers and consumers.
Kelly Smith
He will also serve on the leadership team for RAAA to develop effective programs and assist with implementation of the breed’s strategic plan. //
Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force Begins Work on Feeder Cattle Market Price discovery in the feeder cattle market rarely includes genetic information. Almost nothing is known about the genetics of 98% of feeder cattle being sold on a weekly basis. That is unfortunate and it holds the industry back, because genetics control approximately one-third of growth, efficiency and carcass results. Enter the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force, a coalition of 32 producers from all industry segments assembled to help the industry accelerate toward widespread use of genetic information in pricing feeder cattle. Ken Odde, Ph.D., former Kansas State University animal science department head and group facilitator, believes the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force has a critical mission that can help make all industry segments more efficient and prosperous. “If you look at crops, pork, poultry, dairy and virtually all other agricultural products, genetics are heavily emphasized,” Odde explained. “Yet in the beef industry, we trade millions of feeder cattle and calves annually, while knowing next to nothing about their genetics. Without objective genetic information on potential growth rate, feed efficiency, marbling and other key traits, we cannot accurately project how a given group of cattle will perform or how valuable their carcasses will be. That lack of genetic information creates a big hole in our ability to price cattle according to their true value.” Task force members represent some of the nation’s brightest and most experienced cattle producers, marketers, backgrounders and feeders the industry has to offer. (See Appendix 1 for a complete list.) Their charge is to help bring objec-
tive genetic information into the price discovery process for feeder cattle and calves, which ultimately means more sellers offering this type of information to prospective buyers, and then buyers effectively using this information as they bid on and buy cattle. The GMP Task Force also has a large and growing list of supporting industry organizations. (See Appendix 2.) “We are pleased with the broad-based industry support we have received thus far,” Odde said. “We are in conversation with many other key cattle organizations at the current time. Look for our list of supporters to grow significantly in the months ahead. Once people understand the importance of genetic information becoming actively used in the feeder cattle and calf markets, they quickly recognize it is the right direction for improving the beef business.” The GMP Task Force held its first face-to-face meeting Nov. 2 in Denver. Quarterly in-person meetings will continue for approximately 15 to 18 months, with additional virtual meetings held as needed to supplement the group’s discussions and work. “When you consider the success objective genetic information brought to our seedstock market over the past several decades, you get some idea what could happen in the feeder cattle market,” said Tom Brink, Red Angus Association of America CEO and one of the GMP Task Force founders. “Industry-wide genetic improvement will progress more rapidly when genetic information is part of the price discovery process, and that benefits everyone from ranch to consumer.” //
Appendix 1: Task Force Participants John Nalivka, Oregon James Barrett, Texas Austin Paul, Kentucky Dave Daley, California Trey Patterson, Wyoming Dave Delaney, Texas Jake Parnell, California John Grande, Montana Dustin Puhrmann, Iowa Rob Gill, Wyoming Darrell Peel, Ph.D., Oklahoma Randy Heflin, Kansas Don Schiefelbein, Minnesota Scott Howard, Ph.D., Colorado Wade Small, Idaho Jarrid Herrman, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nolan Stone, Colorado South Dakota Matt Spangler, Ph.D., Nebraska Sam Hands, Kansas Jason Timmerman, Nebraska Jennifer Houston, Tennessee Brent Thiel, South Dakota Larry Kuehn, Ph.D., Nebraska David Trowbridge, Iowa Cassie Lapaseotes, Nebraska Will Townsend, Montana Dennis Metzger, Nebraska Craig Uden, Nebraska Grant Morgan, Kansas Janie VanWinkle, Colorado Kevin Miller, Colorado Mark Nelson, Nebraska
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Appendix 2: Task Force Supporting Organizations Funding Partners American Hereford Association American International Charolais Association Santa Gertrudis Breeders International International Brangus Breeders Association Allied Genetic Resources/All Beef LLC American Simmental Association Neogen Corporation Beefmaster Breeders United Red Angus Association of America Other On-Record Supporters American Gelbvieh Association Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Livestock Marketing Association North American Limousin Foundation North American Piedmontese Association American Shorthorn Association American Brahman Breeders Association Florida Cattlemen’s Association
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At the Ranch - Hayes, SD Featuring progeny from the best Red Angus sires in the breed
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Our partnership with Raisland Red Angus continues! Karen and Glen have weaned another great group of bulls. Raisland’s sire selection, maternal genetics and performance pair nicely with our program and perform great in South Dakota. We look forward to watching as this group of bulls grow into From the entire HanSine Ranch Family another stout, attractive, powerful set of We Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Blessed Holiday Season! yearling bulls!
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Member Services Bulletin
Member Services Reminders
• The first installment of THR is being billed Dec. 8. If you have more than 11 animals, it will be four different assessments: the first and second installments will be matching amounts and the third and fourth installments will be matching amounts. Please reach out to our membership department at 940-387-3502, Ext. 7, if you have any questions. • Spring 2024 herd inventory reminders will be sent out the first week of January and will be due March 6. Any disposals or transfers that need to be made on your cow herd inventory will need to be made by the due date to avoid being billed THR for females you no longer have in the herd. Please contact the registration department with any questions at data@redangus.org. • To order DNA kits please contact the DNA department at Ext. 8 or at dna@ redangus.org. All DNA kits MUST be paid for before they will be sent out.
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The Work Behind the Most-Favored Female
by Ryan Starkey, DNA Customer Service Specialist Red Angus females remain an ideal cow for producers due to their excellent maternal characteristics. But are you using the tools available to keep the best cows in your herd? After all, they do make up 50% of the genetics your calves receive. The DNA department has two programs specifically designed for females to get you, the producer, the most information to make the best mating and culling decisions. Red Navigator The first program offered is Red Navigator. This program is specifically for commercial Red Angus-influenced cows. When submitting cows to Red Navigator you will receive information back regarding their rank among the breed in EPD traits. This will help determine at which traits your females are either excelling or falling short. Parentage verification is also included in the Red Navigator testing if your bulls have DNA already on file. Red Navigator is a great way to see where your commercial females rank amongst the breed as a whole. The price for Red Navigator is $22 per female. Red Cow Rally The second female specific program offered is Red Cow Rally which is for registered females only. The Rally program testing is equivalent to the GGP-LD test which is a 100k panel. Rally is $22 per female compared to the GGP-LD test which is $50 per head. To qualify for Red Cow Rally, you need to have 90% of the females in your active inventory genotyped – previously tested animals will count towards your 90%. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this program, please contact the DNA department at dna@redangus.org and we can tell you if you already qualify or how many females would need to be tested in order to meet the 90% requirement. To see more information on Red Cow Rally please visit the website at https://redangus.org/red-cow-rally/ where you can view additional information as well as the Red Cow Rally order form. Both of these female programs have specific order forms that need to be filled out when submitting samples. Both order forms can be found on the redangus.org website. Please contact the DNA department at dna@redangus.org or 940-3873502, Ext. 8, with any questions you may have. //
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“A Different Kind of Test” Tis the season for Metaphors As you may recall, last month we showed you a picture of a bull taking a test and we hope that our message of low input bulls and the value that can bring to your operation made sense. This month we focus on two pieces of wood. Notice the old growth has 60 rings and the new growth only has 16. The old one is more dense and much stronger. This metaphor is a great testimony to the way that we feel our bulls are being grown and how they will adapt positively in your environment.
In saying this we do not insist that this is the right way to raise bulls and that others are doing it wrong. This is us just saying that this is how we love to do it! And so far, our customers are quite pleased. Stay tuned next month for what we feel is the most important part of our operation…
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Breed Improvement
The Yellow Notepad: The Original Data Collection Method by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., Director of Breed Improvement Data collection - two words that can cause a variety of emotions. Some producers look forward to the days of entering data into the database, while other producers dread the days of opening the Excel sheet, preferring the days of pen and paper. No matter which scenario you may relate to more, there are multiple avenues to submit data to the Red Angus Association of America. However, when collecting data there are certain guidelines that ensure accurate data is both captured and entered for the genetic evaluation to estimate the best selection tools – EPDs – to utilize within your operation. Collecting Phenotypes Let’s review some of the procedures that should be taken when collecting various phenotypes; especially for weight traits, scores or even heifer pregnancy. Birth Weight Birth weight should be collected within 24 hours of birth. In order to collect an accurate measurement of birth weight on a calf, a quality digital scale is the best option to determine effective EPDs. Although scales are the preferred method in collecting birth weights, other options such as hoof tapes can be utilized as well. Weight estimates should never be recorded. Foot and Leg Scores Foot and leg scores should be collected on entire contemporary groups for all yearling bulls and heifers. Annually, mature cows and herd sires can be phenotyped as well. To stay consistent with scoring, having one person score each animal’s worst leg or hoof will keep scoring similar across a contemporary group as well as over several generations. Other preferred factors include good lighting, a hard, dry surface in order to better observe the feet, and even having limited restraint in order to appropriately view the animal’s angles.
Heifer Pregnancy The submission of heifer exposure inventory data is based on the AI/natural sire ID and the date of AI service or the breeding season start and end dates. Furthermore, information such as management groups or changes, as well as keeping the herd inventory up to date with proper disposal codes being reported, is essential. Mature Cow Weight Mature cow weight should be collected on the date the calf is weaned and taken annually. In order to collect an accurate measurement of mature cow weight, a quality digital or mechanical scale should be utilized. The weight should be recorded in pounds and rounded to the nearest whole number. Again, weight estimates should never be recorded. The general idea when collecting phenotypes is to keep procedures similar across the cattle, especially within a contemporary group. This will help to eliminate any potential errors that may cause discrepancies in the data reporting process. Yet, there are factors, such as weather, that tend to be out of our control. Thus, focusing on those factors you can control, such as timing, zeroing the digital scale, or even double checking the correct birth weight that was written down, is critical. Now that we have gone over the guidelines for collecting data on various traits, the final step is to submit the data. This can be done on REDSPro – the RAAA database – or by filling out the forms and mailing them to the RAAA office. Either way, collecting the data doesn’t hold much meaning until the data is submitted to RAAA to then be utilized in the IGS or CSU genetic evaluations. Once submitted and the data is run through the weekly genetic evaluations, better EPD estimates and increases in accuracy will be determined for the given calf crop. In conclusion, data collection and submission are a crucial part of the beef industry, especially if genetic progress is one of your operation’s goals. Whether collecting birth weights, heifer pregnancy data or even foot and leg scores, there is a method to collect the most accurate data. Keeping these guidelines in mind and working to create the best protocols for your operation will ensure the most accurate data is being submitted at RAAA. With that said, I would like to leave a final note. A big THANK YOU to all of those cattlemen and women who filled out the phenotypes on those yellow notepads or Excel sheets that enable the data collection method! We sincerely appreciate all your efforts! //
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NAMKEN MS HORIZON 7234-56K – #4696481 She sells bred to FRITZ STAMPEDE 219!
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Making Their Mark
Women Entrepreneurs Use Voices, Technology to Help Revolutionize Agriculture by Macey Mueller, for the Red Angus Magazine One Sunday evening in February 2022 Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen found themselves buried in hundreds of pages of copy for a new online agricultural advocacy course and community they had recently created. The program, called Elevate Ag, was gaining traction, and despite the long hours the duo was already committing to helping farmers and ranchers use social media as a marketing tool, they both knew another opportunity was beckoning – a podcast to complement and help promote the course. “We were pouring ourselves into developing this course – working before our kids got up and after our kids went to bed – and neither one of us wanted to say out loud that we wanted to start a podcast because it was just going to add one more thing to our full plates,” Vander Dussen said. “But our approach to business – and one of the reasons our partnership has worked so well – is very much ‘build your ship at sea,’ so we each jumped in with both
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feet and by that next Saturday, we had flown to Dallas to record nine episodes of a podcast.” Through a few twists and turns, that leap of faith eventually led the women to rebrand their endeavor last December into the “Discover Ag” podcast, a weekly look at trending topics in the agricultural and food spaces, broken down and discussed through a millennial female perspective. In just a year, the podcast regularly ranks in the Top 30 on Apple’s U.S. Food Podcast chart and has been as high as No. 1. Although Kovarik and Vander Dussen both grew up on cattle and dairy operations, respectively, neither ever thought they’d end up on a farm or ranch. They were each pursuing other careers – Kovarik was a pharmacist and Vander Dussen an environmental consultant for dairy farms. But as fate would have it, both women are now directly involved in production agriculture – Kovarik on a cow-calf
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Podcast hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen use their “Discover Ag” podcast to give professional farming opinions on the top trending topics in the ag and food space. operation in central Nebraska and Vander Dussen on a dairy in eastern New Mexico. In addition to their jobs off the farm, the two were also each building their online presence as they shared their agricultural stories on social media. In fact, Kovarik said the two met online “in a very millennial way” through a group of fellow females passionate about advocating for agriculture.
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Making Their Mark “We connected within that group and then started forming a friendship outside of it, which eventually turned into business ventures together,” she said. “Social media is a powerful tool for sharing information, but it’s also great for bringing together like-minded people from hundreds of miles away.” While the two initially found value in producing a podcast that helped farmers and ranchers tell their stories, they discovered their true passion lies in personally advocating for agriculture, and they made the decision to “pivot” and create “Discover Ag.” “Our husbands teased that our favorite word for 2022 was ‘pivot,’ but I really think the ability to identify what’s working and what’s not is important to being a successful entrepreneur,” Vander Dussen said. “Natalie always says, ‘clarity comes through action,’ and much of this journey has been about being open to making changes as they are laid on our hearts.” “We realized we wanted to use our voices for something deeper,” Kovarik added. “Tara and I both got into social media to speak out for the industry, so rebranding the podcast to get back to our roots made sense to us.” “Discover Ag” is intentionally aimed at a wide audience. Food-curious consumers can learn more about the realities of food and farming, while producers can tune in to stay wellversed on the issues affecting their peers across the vast agriculture industry.
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Kovarik said among all the social media platforms she uses to discuss agriculture, podcasting is her favorite for making connections with followers as she and Vander Dussen can take deeper dives into important topics. “A lot of social media has trended towards shorter and quicker – how much can you fit in a nine second reel and how much can you shove in a tweet,” she said. “A podcast is more conducive to having long-form, more nuanced conversations, and I think that’s been lacking in the food and farming space.” While they both carry years of experience in agriculture, the women are both the first to admit they are not experts on every issue, and as such, their goal is to follow their own curiosity as they research different viewpoints to discuss on their weekly episodes. “I’ll read an article and think, ‘Why is it that way?’ or ‘What does that even mean?’ and then I just follow those questions trying to find different trusted resources,” Kovarik said. “We don’t always have all the answers, but we do try to offer points to consider as we dive into the stories.” As “Discover Ag” celebrates its first anniversary this winter, the entrepreneurial wheels are once again turning for Kovarik and Vander Dussen. In addition to their growing schedule of speaking engagements, the two are also currently pitching a corresponding docuseries to provide a visual
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component that looks at the origins of food and fiber. “Ultimately, we would love “Discover Ag” to be a TV series that highlights different parts of agriculture and connects people back with the hands that feed them,” Vander Dussen said. As she looks back on the journey she and Kovarik have been on over the past few years, Vander Dussen said she often can’t believe that after 10 years as an environmental consultant, she left an esteemed career and a steady salary to partner with a woman she had met just once in person and earn a living from apps that didn’t even exist when she started college. “We are living in a very different time, where so much can be accomplished digitally and remotely, and it’s really opened the world to us and allowed us to open our farms to the world,” she said. “When I finally leaned into this online world and this entrepreneurial journey, I found something I truly enjoy doing and believe it can help make a difference in the way consumers perceive our industry.” That entrepreneurial enthusiasm and desire to make a positive impact in agriculture is shared by Jessie Jarvis, who founded Of The West, an online job platform for the agriculture and western industries. While she admits she is new to the world of tech startups, Jarvis is no stranger to running businesses – she once owned a western lifestyle magazine, has developed a well-known online presence and
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Using the $Profit Index is helping us find the best bulls and females to improve our herds. Using $Profit and $Ranch, we are able to find the animals that best balance all of the traits from growth to carcass and fertility. Additionally, $Profit gives us EPD tools that we otherwise would not have.
Breeding Red Angus bulls is easier if you have the $Profit suite of EPDs! $Profit Share partners get to select using these powerful EPDs: Claw Shape – to improve the structure and shape of a bull’s claw. Scrotal Circumference – to avoid producing bulls that have smaller than desirable scrotal circumference. Udder Quality – to eliminate the lines that produce undesirable udder quality.Male Breeding Soundness – to select for lines that have a high BSE pass rate at 15 months of age. Pulmonary Arterial Pressure – to ensure that offspring can withstand going to high altitude and survive to heavy weights in the feedlot. Feed to Gain – to find the lines that convert the best in the feedlot. Cow Fertility – to breed cows with higher lifetime fertility as seen in higher weaning percentages and longer active life. $Ranch – the best prediction of bulls that build better daughters and commercial herd profitability. A unique prediction for $Profit Share users. $Profit – the best prediction of overall profit from birth to harvest – the one number that $Profit Share breeders use the most. It’s all about producing the best possible Red Angus. Now, these traits are all available to commercial ranchers via the Zoetis Inherit Select test. Pick your replacements using this powerful tool! ®
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Making Their Mark runs a Red Angus cow-calf operation in southern Idaho with her husband, Justin. Now, as Of The West CEO, Jarvis is using those experiences and her vast connections across the agriculture and western industries to help fill a void for job seekers and employers. Over the past 10 years, Jarvis had been frustrated both as she searched for internships and full-time positions and as she looked to hire employees herself. “One of the things that I knew to be true across all of those experiences was that it’s really difficult to find jobs and employees specific to agriculture and the western side of the industry,” she said. “If farmers and ranchers are going to be tasked with feeding a growing population, then our industries and the people in them are going to need to grow as well – and getting the right people in the right jobs is a crucial part of that equation.”
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The Of The West website allows job seekers to create resumes and add them to a database, generate job alerts and apply for positions. Jarvis said the platform’s fresh and modern approach to the job-seeking and hiring process helps connect younger generations. “Today’s young adults have grown up in an online world, and they don’t know about classified ads,” she said. “If our industries want to continue to find and retain new talent, we have to step into their world and make it easier to connect the right people with the right jobs. “We have made so many advancements in the last 20 years when it comes to animal health and nutrition and the fact that tractors can drive themselves, but when it comes to how we find jobs and how we find employees, there is still a really large disconnect.” Since launching the Of The West web-
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After experiencing frustration both as a jobseeker and an employer, Jessie Jarvis founded Of The West, an online job platform for the agriculture and western industries. site in January 2021, Jarvis has worked with more than 300 employers in the agriculture and western space, and the platform has handled thousands of applications. It is also the official job platform of the American Quarter
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Making Their Mark Horse Association and the National Cutting Horse Association. “We’ve had a really good response from employers who are willing to get out of their comfort zone,” Jarvis said. “They are realizing how much content is out there for people to consume and how it’s getting harder and harder to get those open jobs out in front of the right group of people. “Job seekers have been even more receptive to the platform because it’s a one-stop shop for someone wanting to work in the ag and western space. They don’t have to brainstorm a list of companies they want to work for and then visit every one of those websites to see what positions are available.” With a growing clientele, Of The West recently launched an updated website with better functionality, and Jarvis is currently working on developing a directory for service providers
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like photographers, videographers, journalists, graphic designers and web designers in the agriculture and western industries to assist companies and organizations looking for creative resources. While the platform continues to expand and evolve, owning a human resources technology company was never actually on Jarvis’ radar. However, as an advocate for agriculture and the western way of life, she could not ignore her strong desire to serve and elevate the companies and individuals within the industries. “I have no experience in the tech world and I’ve never been a recruiter or in human resources, so looking at Of The West, you might think I would be the least qualified person to have created a site like this,” she laughed. “But my passion for ensuring a strong future for our industries far outweighs all of that experience, and that’s really
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been the driving force behind the platform and the services we provide.” Despite Of The West’s initial success, the third-generation cattle rancher acknowledges the entrepreneurial world is not for the faint of heart – much like the cattle business she’s always known and loved. “Growing up on a ranch and being a rancher now absolutely propelled me into this journey of being an entrepreneur,” Jarvis said. “I’ve always had to work hard and know that I’m not allowed to quit because there are animals counting on me to survive and my goal is to provide them the best possible life while they are with me. “Being a business owner is not always an easy road, but that grit and determination you are forced to have as a rancher are the characteristics that have helped me most as an entrepreneur.” //
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Honest Cattle, Honest Product by Sarah Hill for the Red Angus Magazine In northwest Missouri, near Cameron, red cattle graze and wander in the rolling green hills. It’s a tranquil scene that’s home to a third-generation cattle producer. Alex Templeton’s family operates a large-scale row crop operation, and Alex works with her parents, Mark and Kim, on the cow-calf operation side of the business, Templeton Cattle Co. Alex grew up on the back of a horse and in the tractor cab, in what she described as an idyllic childhood. Over the years, her father took in a lot of different kinds of cattle for his custom grazing operation, giving her the opportunity to work with many different breeds and types of cattle. “It gave me a good baseline knowledge of how to handle all different kinds of cattle,” she said. An affinity for red cattle drove her to convince her dad to transition more Red Angus-influenced cattle into their herd after she returned to the farm upon college graduation in 2014, armed with her bachelor’s degree. She had always liked the look of Red Angus cattle, so moving forward with that breed was an easy choice for the family.
Red Angus-influenced cattle have become a niche market for Templeton Cattle Co.
“It’s fun hearing the remarks from people that drive by when we’ve got them out by the road,” he said. “We’re proud of them. If you’re proud of what you’ve got, that says something.” “They’re really eye-catching,” Alex added. Turning Around as Needed The operation purchases all of their replacement heifers and some bred heifers, and markets bred heifers, calves, cow-calf pairs and first-calf heifers. For those females they breed, Templeton said they focus on natural matings with low birthweights and high calving ease. “We’re very picky about the females we keep in our herd,” she attested. “They have to have the right body condition score, disposition and health status for us to decide that they’re going to fit in our program.”
“She came back with a lot of ideas,” Mark said.
A major consideration for the Templetons is a high conception rate. The herd bull is turned out with the females on May 1 for a 30- or 45-day period. Females only get one or two breeding cycles to stick with the herd bull before he’s pulled off the field. Alex does ultrasounds on the cattle over the summer, and calving starts around Feb. 7.
“Red cattle are popular in our area, but it’s harder to get big groups here,” Alex said. “The reds have turned into a niche market for us.”
“We understand why the Red Angus female is the beef industry’s most-favored female,” she said. “They’re maternal, docile, easy to handle. They’re just a joy to be around.”
Mark found it very interesting that, after selling the first group of Red Angus heifers, he got more calls on the red cattle than his black cattle.
She also noted that even at their most vulnerable time – right after calving – Red Angus mama cows are attentive, but not overly aggressive like some breeds.
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Honest Cattle, Honest Product “We jump out of the truck and mama stays right there and keeps an eye on us, but doesn’t bother us,” she said. “We work her baby, then turn them loose and they’re on their way. It’s quick and easy and we really enjoy working with these heifers like that. They’re easy to handle and easy to sell and that’s a home run for us.” The operation takes a progressive approach to marketing, taking risks and making forward-thinking decisions. The family business has sold pot loads of cattle to Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and more locations.
Alex Templeton works with her parents, Mark and Kim (not pictured) Templeton, to manage their herd of Red Angus-influenced cattle. “Customers call and ask for more,” Alex said.
“We don’t do the same thing every year,” Alex said. “We don’t sell calves at the same place or time every year. We play the market and try to judge what’s best. That’s one of the things I really like about our operation.”
Alex posts on Instagram, TikTok and most recently, YouTube, documenting the behind-the-scenes, day-in-the-life happenings of the cattle operation.
For example, in 2022, Templeton Cattle Co. sold weaned calves that were about 400-500 pounds. This year, the family sold calves right off the cow, opting not to invest the additional feed and medicine in the calves.
“I have a lot of followers who are involved in agriculture, and many who are not,” she explained. “We show them who we are, how we handle our cattle and the process involved in marketing cattle.”
The operation sells its cattle through connections that Mark has made in the beef industry over his many decades of raising cattle, and also through contacts Alex has made through her social media accounts.
Mark observes that it’s been challenging finding high-quality labor for Templeton Cattle Co., and he’s thankful to be able to work with his daughter every day.
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Honest Cattle, Honest Product “I don’t have to worry about where she is or whether things are getting done, because I know she is on top of things,” Mark said. “Alex and I work really well together, and we can get a lot done.” “I had to earn my place here, and that’s something I’m really proud of,” Alex added. Setting Up for Success “We think it’s really important to give our females everything they need to be successful,” Alex explained. “We feed a very high-quality mineral program to shine them up and help them put on weight to help them stick at breeding time.” The feed mix includes salt, cracked corn, soy hull pellets and a dried distillers grains mix that the operation sources from its local cooperative. The family also puts up and feeds all of their own hay. Cattle are dewormed when they arrive at the operation and are vaccinated using a seven-way vaccination for blackleg and respiratory illnesses. Looking forward, Alex says the family plans to continue marketing honest females and not get stuck in a rut with practices that aren’t working for them.
Alex Templeton focuses on maintaining a high conception rate, with females only getting one or two cycles to breed. “Our word is worth everything, and we want to sell an honest product and animal to our customers,” Alex attested. “When people see they’re getting a quality product, we want to maintain that and identify where we can improve. Then, we’ll aggressively work to keep growing.” //
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Strategically Focused
... to raise the BEST GENETICS in the INDUSTRY for the SUCCESS of our CUSTOMERS!
We’re opening the genetic gate at the
North Dakota
RED SELECT
Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023
Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND e l a S 11 a.m. CST
Pick of the Herd – Choose from the entire 2023 heifer crop!
We are offering the pick of one heifer from the entire group of 80 open replacement heifers. The pick must be completed by Feb. 15, 2024. Sires include, TAC Drifter, RREDS Blue Print, U2 Township, STRA Admiral, Bieber Driven and many others.
Daughers out of some of our top donors: RED U-2 Rainbow 417C, RED U2 Lakota 54B, Bieber Primrose 107W and STRA Tina 662. We have never offered this opportunity before and might possibly never offer again.
Pick of the Herd – Choose a flush of any cow in our program!
STRA CHEREBAL 305 #1632268 Dam to STRA RELENTLESS who was purchased by ST Genetics.
RED U-2 RAINBOW 417C #2585248 Purchased from the U2 Dispersion for $24,000. She’s making a major impact in our herd.
STRA TINA 662 #3556529 Dam to our 2023 high-selling bull to Select Sires, STRA Sargent, and STRA The Legend 022, purchased by Cutting Edge Ranch.
RED U2 LAKOTA 54B #4362489
BIEBER PRIMROSE 107W #1311339
Bieber Laura 158W #1311673
Plus ...
STRA Primrose 8108 (dam of STRA Driven 1158, sold to HanSine Ranch in 2022) and many other cows. Buyer is guaranteed 7 embryos with an open top.
Many daughers to choose from!
Many daughers to choose from!
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Thank you to Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Mark and Kathy Barenthsen (pictured) and Jeremy and Jessica Bullinger, for donating Pick of the Herd.
• Pick of the Herd – donated by Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, purchased by Klompien Red Angus and Murdock Cattle Co. • Henry Golden Boy Rifle – donated by Koester Red Angus, purchased by S.C. Myers • DIRRT Conference – donated by The DIRRT Project Representatives, purchased by Ronny and Kelsey Pope • “Armitas & Oxbows” Print – donated by Jim Morton Photography, purchased by Heart River Ranch • “Smoke & Ash” Print – donated by Jim Morton Photography, purchased by Jeremy & Halla Ramsey • Of The West Job Postings – donated by Jessi Jarvis, purchased by Kravig Red Angus • Pendleton Blanket – donated by Murdock Cattle Co., purchased by 3K Red Angus • Cow Camp Boot Camp – donated by Cow Camp Promotions, purchased by 4B Red Angus • “Shelter From the Storm” Print – donated by Klompien Red Angus, purchased by Tom Brink • RAAA eNews Banners – donated by RAAA Communications Department, purchased by Cross Diamond Cattle Co. and Kravig Red Angus • NCBA Membership – donated by NCBA, purchased by Sallie Miller • Red Mountain Valley Fire Pit – donated by Murdoch’s Farm & Ranch, purchased by Holton Red Angus • ADM Turbo Drench – donated by ADM Animal Nutrition, purchased by Holton Red Angus • Moorman’s Mineral – donated by ADM Animal Nutrition, purchased by Woodland Ag
5L
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Most Important to Ranchers’ Bottom Lines... Selling Sons of:
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5L Genuine 1603-195C
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5L Top Deal 7006-219F 5L Gaucho 1017-46G LSF SRR Magician 0067H
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4298175 5L On A Mission 1307-33H 13 / 42% 64 / 43% 101 / 48% 28 / 27% .97 / 1% 4298115
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What’ll You’ll Find at 5L:
Superior Calving Ease Bulls that also predict Heavier Payweights and Conservative Mature Cow Size More Bulls capable of earning PRIME Premiums - backed by the breed’s largest carcass testing program Elite Fertility EPDs means more calves produced over these bulls’ daughters’ lifetimes Elite $Ranch to reduce cow depreciation costs and wean more pounds per Acre Great Selection of LOW PAP bulls designed for our high altitude customers
2023 Fall Profit $eeker Bull Sale
Friday, December 8, 2023 • at the ranch, Sheridan, MT • 100 - Red & Black Angus and Char x Red Angus Bulls • 150 - Spring Calving Red and Black Angus Commercal Bred Heifers • 25 - Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers from the Heart of our “Keepers” • Special Sale Feature - Previously “Untouchable” Embryo matings from 9 Mile
All Bulls: Feed Efficiency Tested | Fertility Evaluated | PAP Tested Volume Discounts | 1st Season Bull Warranty | Free Bull Delivery (with min. purchase) The Larry Mehlhoff Family • Sheridan, Montana • 5lranch@3rivers.net
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Rohrich’s
CUTTING EDGE RANCH North Dakota Red Select Sale
SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 2023 KIST LIVESTOCK, MANDAN, ND // 11 AM CT
Selling:3 Open Heifers From the Heart of Our Herd
KCER ROSE 304 (#4807969) • KCER MTX 307 (#4807973) KCER CEDAR 3050 (#4807977)
Low-Input, High-Output Sale
SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 2024 KIST LIVESTOCK, MANDAN, ND // 1 PM CT
Selling:45 Red Angus 1A Yearling Bulls
Low Birthweight // High Growth // Packed with Meat & Muscle
28 Red Angus 1A 20-Month-Old Virgin Bulls From the Heart of Our May/June-Calving Herd Age Advantaged // Rugged // High-Performance Type
Both sales broadcast live on:
Herd Sires That Walk Our Ranch:
RED WILBAR HENNESSEY 3K
SSS MOON PIE 680K
LEEUWENBURGH UNDIVIDED 63K
SSS TANDEM 810K
STRA RANCH HAND 2010
MAPLE OAKES 0132H
STRA THE LEGEND 022
NSFR PAYMASTER F30
RREDS BLUEPRINT H001
Rohrich’s
CUTTING EDGE RANCH
Rick & Amber Rohrich • 701-391-1911 Kaden Rohrich • 701-934-4178 2838 Hwy. 3 • Steele, ND 58482 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com
High-Value Carcasses in a High-Priced Market by Tom Brink, Top Dollar Angus Founder and Owner Fed cattle prices set records in 2023, spending much of the year in the $180s. These prices are higher than ever before. The value of ALL cattle has increased markedly. However, this exciting reality should not deter Red Angus ranchers from seeking to produce cattle valued at the high end of a high-priced market. Whether the general market is strong or weak, it always pays to create value-topping cattle and carcasses. After all, no one wakes up in the morning and says, “I want my cattle to be average.” To understand the distinguishing characteristics between high and low value carcasses in today’s market, some simple data analysis serves us well. A cattle feeder from Colorado recently shared carcass results on 360 head he had harvested from August to October this year. Most of the cattle were Red Angus or Red Angus-influenced, but there were a few other breeds in the mix. The table presents a comparison between the top 100 most-valuable carcasses and the bottom 100 head, which produced carcasses with the least value. High-priced markets create large financial differences between the best and worst cattle. The average value difference observed here was $558.31 per head, an astounding dollar amount that adds up quickly. When multiplied across 100 head, which both groups contained, there is a $55,831 difference in total revenue. Again, we are talking about the same Carcass Characteristic Average Value per Carcass Carcass Weight (lbs.) Marbling Score/Grade Ribeye Area (sq. inches) Back Fat (inches) 58
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number of cattle in each of the two groups. Clearly, the top 100 carcasses had more value-creating carcass characteristics. Driving Carcass Value Higher Three of the four carcass characteristics presented in the table are significant contributors to carcass value. Carcass weight leads the way. In a high-priced market ($2.96 per pound in this case), every added pound equals more dollars in the cattle owner’s pocket. The observed 139-lb. difference between the two groups adds up to more than a $400 value difference per head. When prices are high, the last thing a producer wants is cattle that weigh up poorly. Weight is the number one carcass value differentiator for that reason. Second on the list of value-creating characteristics is marbling. The top value carcasses had an average marbling score 86 units above those with low carcass value (548 versus 462). That was enough to push more of the top group into “grid premium” territory, meaning more Prime and Upper 2/3 Choice. Quality grade results on the top 100 head were 17% Prime, 81% Choice and only 2% Select. Among those Choice-grading carcasses, 38% marbled well enough to reach upper 2/3 Choice. Contrast those results to the low value group, which had 0% Prime, 62% Choice, 32% Select, 1% Standard, plus a handful of dark cutters. Throughout 2023, the Choice grade premium above Select has seldom
Top 100 Most-Valuable Carcasses $2,880.44 950 548 (mid-Choice) 15.1 0.60 December 2023
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been below $20 per hundredweight. Thus, every Select grade carcass represents a sizable financial loss. Marbling is indeed a big deal when it comes to creating valuable cattle. Top-valued carcasses also had larger ribeyes to go with their larger size. Average back fat was not appreciably different between the two groups, indicating their degree of finish was equal. Final Thoughts The carcasses analyzed here were all fed in the same Colorado feedlot. Probably 50% of the observed differences between the most and least valuable can be tied to health and genetics. Better health is known to positively affect both growth performance and marbling, which, as shown here, are important value makers. Genetics matter too, and genetics that create added pounds and marbling consistently dollar up above average. //
Bottom 100 Least-Valuable Carcasses $2,322.13 811 462 (low-Choice) 13.8 0.57
Difference $558.31 139 86 1.3 0.03
It Can Be Hard, but It’s Worth It by Gracie Rogers, JRA Board
Take a minute to think about things that make you uncomfortable. Maybe it’s conversing with someone new, traveling or learning a new language.
Gracie Rogers
Now, I want you to think about the positive outcomes of doing these things. You could make a new friend or discover a new food – the possibilities are endless.
Many people miss out on these amazing opportunities because they are afraid to step outside their comfort zone. Though it may be a bit scary to do, the results are always worth it. I know for me; I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t stepped outside of mine. Throughout my youth and teenage years, I had always traveled in a group. Whether it was a group of friends or my family, I didn’t like going places by myself. Being in a group was comfortable and I was too nervous to talk to new kids by myself, so I didn’t. But I soon realized that I needed to do something on my own to make those connections with others. Until that point, I had only attended a few Young Stockman Programs. I had heard about Round-Up and how much fun it was, but I had never attended. In the fall of 2021, I decided to attend my first Round-Up by myself. It took some negotiating, but I convinced my dad to let me go on my own.
“I want to be the person who helps others feel comfortable because I know if I didn’t have that person, things could have gone a lot differently.” do, my nerves were going crazy and I was missing the comfort of my family. But within an hour I was pleased with my decision and thrilled that I had stepped out of my comfort zone – by lunch the next day I had found my new group! That week I met so many new people and made so many new friends, but the people I spent the most time with were Grace, Wes and Cole. The four of us spent the week playing cards on long bus rides, telling stories about our lives and discovering new things. Even now, I still check in with them occasionally to find out what is going on in their lives. These friendships will be with me forever – all because I finally stepped out of my comfort zone. The decision to attend Round-Up by myself has shaped me into who I am today. From that moment on, I have been more outgoing and willing to talk to new people. I want to be the person who helps others feel comfortable because I know if I didn’t have that person, things could have gone a lot differently.
So, in the summer of 2022 I went to Denver, Colorado, with no idea how the week would go. And yet, this will likely always be one of my best decisions.
You never know what you are missing out on in life because you like the safety of your “group.” The skills and knowledge that you’ll gain by stepping outside your comfort zone are always worth it.
I remember walking into the hotel and seeing the ocean of unknown faces. At that moment I didn’t know what I was going to
So, find something new and try it, and when it gets tough and scary remember, it will be worth it! //
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Cameron Ison, Kentucky • jracameron1@gmail.com Gracie Rogers, Missouri • jragracie1@gmail.com Kenedy DeVoe, Texas • jrakenedy@gmail.com Zachary Griffeth, Oklahoma • zachary.griffeth.jra@gmail.com Bailey Jean Smith, Texas • jrabaileyjean@gmail.com Taylor Dorsey, Junior Program Coordinator taylordorsey@redangus.org
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2023-2024 JRA Board of Directors Common Hashtags: Website: redangus.org/jra #jra #redangus Facebook: juniorredangus Instagram: juniorredangus Snapchat: juniorredangus
Dorsey Hired as Red Angus Junior Programs Coordinator The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the hiring of Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colorado, as its junior programs coordinator. Dorsey comes to RAAA with a wealth of experience in youth activities and event planning. Most recently, she served as the media and activities assistant at the North American Limousin Foundation, after serving as the agribusiness coordinator at the Tulsa State Fair and Expo Square. Dorsey completed internships with the American Angus Association, National Western Stock Show and American Hereford Association. She is a past board member of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association, serving as
president from 2017-2018. She earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Oklahoma State University in 2019. “I was thrilled to accept the position and become a part of the Red Angus team,” Dorsey said. “I’m looking forward to working with JRA members and the JRA board of directors to help guide them into becoming the industry’s future leaders. I’m excited to plan fun and educational opportunities for junior members to be able to grow their knowledge and skill set.” One of Dorsey’s main projects will be planning and executing the first Red Angus Youth Expo, to be held June 9-14, 2024, in Chick-
asha, Oklahoma. She will also work with the Junior Red Angus board of directors to provide educational events and leadership opportunities for Red Angus youth members.
Taylor Dorsey
“Taylor has an excellent background and work experience to step in and hit the ground running,” said Tom Brink, RAAA CEO. “She is a great addition to our team and will continue to grow and expand our already strong junior programs.” //
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th Annual “MORE BULL FOR YOUR BUCK” Production Sale Saturday, JANUARY 20, 2024 – GRAY COURT, SC Featuring 35 SERVICE-AGED BULLS and 40 REGISTERED & COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
Built from the ground up ... on a foundation of convenience and cow herd traits. Heat and Fescue Adapted • Structurally Sound Quiet • Easy Calvers and Keepers
Jim and Alvina Meeks • Owners Raymond Prescott • Ranch Manager: 864-981-2080 1986 Trinity Church Rd., Gray Court, SC 29645 bullhill2@prtcnet.com • www.bullhillredangusranch.com 62
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backed up ...
by decades of performance, experience and customer satisfaction! Blending Maternal Strength, Growth and Carcass Merit
Position your ranch for profitability with Red Angus-sired calves. BADLANDS RED ANGUS Bill Ceynar • Arnegard, ND 701/586-3435 • 701/570-4578 badlandsredangus@gmail.com
BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER RED ANGUS
Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND • bbredangus.com 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834 701/464-4893 mkbar@nccray.com • jbullinger@nccray.net
BAUMAN RED ANGUS
Dave, Kathy, Wayde & Jake Bauman Linton, ND • bb.ranch@hotmail.com 701/336-7201 • 701/321-1994
DK RED ANGUS
Scott Kueffler • Grenora, ND 701/694-3620 • 701/641-0519 redangus@nccray.com
DRY CREEK RANCH
Max and Haley Robison • Amidon, ND 406/461-3462 • 701/523-8285 haley@drycreekranchnd.com www.drycreekranchnd.com
CAMPBELL RED ANGUS Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com
HEART RIVER RANCH
HUBER EY RED ANGUS
Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 • 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net • www.hubereyredangus.com
JACOBSON RED ANGUS
DIAMOND C ND
Chase Furstenau • Cavalier, ND 701/520-0671 • chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnorthdakota.com
Brandon & Dixie Rusch • New Salem, ND 701/843-7191 • 701/226-5479 701/426-9443 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com
LELAND RED ANGUS
Melvin & Luella Leland 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1465 Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT 701/565-2361 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net • lelandredangus.com
SEVERANCE RED ANGUS
Brian & Mary Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 • 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net
MISSOURI RIVER RED ANGUS
SPUR M RED ANGUS
Doug & Darcy McGee • Bowman, ND 701/523-3635 • 701/523-6086 ddmcgee@ndsupernet.com spurmredangus.com
Blake & Whitney Wold • Watford City, ND 701/770-4105 missouririverredangus@gmail.com missouririverredangus.com
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DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO.
Bryantt Bolduc /Arlan Dahkle Bagley, MN 218/533-0259 • 218/556-5896 218/694-6727 • 218/533-0259 dahlkerancher@yahoo.com dalhlkeredangus.com
SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS
Kevin & Lynette Thompson • Almont, ND 701/843-8454 • 701/391-1631 www.tntsimmentals.com
Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/400-1611 • koesterredangus@gmail.com www.koesterredangus.com
DAHLKE RED ANGUS
LAZY J BAR RANCH
Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne & Cassi Schriefer • Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 701/983-4292 • 701/870-4292 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com
Jared Namken • Lake Norden, SD 605/881-3845 jarednamken@hotmail.com www.namkenredangus.com
CARGO STOCK FARM
Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND • 701/485-3762 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com
SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC
Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 • 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 • 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com
Seth, Laci, Dylon, Preston, Ritch Cargo Arnegard, ND • cargostockfarm@gmail.com 701/586-3010 • 701/537-3320
LAZY D RED ANGUS
GRASSY MEADOW RANCH
BRENNER ANGUS
BROKEN HEART RANCH
Rick, Amber & Kaden Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/391-1911 • 701/934-4178 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com
John & Stephanie Jung • Mina, SD 605/228-1743 • 605/380-1796 lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com lazyjbarranch.com
Kenneth Forster • Richardton, ND 701/974-2450 • 701/290-2450 forsterredangus@yahoo.com www.forsterredangus.com
Chuck & Annette Steffan • Belfield, ND 701/575-8145 • 290-9745 • 260-4630 heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com www.heartrivergenetics.com
Gary & Chad Pederson • Firesteel, SD 605/865-3190 • 605/850-9878 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com
David Larson • Clearbrook, MN 218/766-3323 • david.larson.lrl@gmail.com www.lostriverlivestockmn.com
FORSTER RED ANGUS
David & Karissa Daws Michigan, ND • 701/270-1524 grassymeadowranch@gmail.com
Sidney & Melva Brenner • Carson, ND 701/522-3335 • 701/471-9135 brennersmb@gmail.com
ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH
John & Sara Berg • Cody Berg • Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/826-4231 701/570-9788 • 701/570-0730 lazydredangus@yahoo.com
BRADEMEYER FARMS Mike Brademeyer • Verona, ND 701/742-2598 • 701/710-0445 kbrademeyer@drtel.net
LARSON’S LOST RIVER LIVESTOCK
KOESTER RED ANGUS
KUHN’S RED ANGUS
James & Stephanie Kuhn • Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 Kuhnsredangus.com
KUHNHENN RANCH
Shawn Kuhnhenn • Towner, ND 701/537-3229 • shawn.kuhnhenn@K12.nd.us
L83 RANCH
Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND • 701/201-0477 benjamin.lodeon@gmail.com L83Ranch.com
Mike & Sam Norlund Clearbrook, MN • 701/799-0943 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com nordlundstockfarm.com
Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/741-6407 trreds@hotmail.com
TWEDT RED ANGUS
OHR RED ANGUS
Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson • Argusville, ND 701/238-3601 • 701/361-0684 olsoncandc@aol.com • olsonredpower.com
Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 • 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com
PRESSER RED ANGUS
VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS
Troy Presser • Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2855 • 701/220-0189 tpresser@westriv.com
RESSLER LAND & CATTLE Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701/789-0191 • 701/789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com
Emit Valnes • Eden, SD 605/698-6596 • 605/228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com • valnesranch.com
WASEM RED ANGUS
Chris & Jolyn Wasem • Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 jolyn.wasem@gmail.com wasemredangus.com
Watch for more exciting events in North Dakota! Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 13
Klompien Red Angus - Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT NDRAA Annual Meeting and Banquet NDRAA Select Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan Seeger-Rusch Red Angus Online Female Sale, DVAuction.com
Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 20 Jan. 27
Grassy Meadow Ranch, Ranch, Michigan, ND Ressler Land and Cattle, Ranch, Cooperstown, ND Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND Schriefer Red Angus, Ranch, Golden Valley, ND
Website: ndredangus.org • Facebook: North Dakota Red Angus Association
ND Red Angus Association President: Sam Twedt Vice President: Bryan Ressler Immediate Past Pres.: Scott Kueffler Directors: Ryan Clemetson,
Ben Lodoen, Rick Rohrich & Chris Wasem Sec./Treas.: Chuck & Annette Steffan 701/290-9745 ndredangus.org heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com
Member News
In Memory
Milton Lewis Jung
Milton Lewis Jung, 83, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Feb. 16, 2023. He was born April 13, 1939, in Evansville, Illinois, to Bernard H. and Luella (Runge) Jung. Milton was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Illinois Teachers Association, Kiwanis Club and Missouri Cattleman’s Association. He was an agriculture teacher, football coach, wrestling coach and mentor. He taught at Shawnee High School in Wolf Lake, Illinois, from 1962-1977 and then at Anna Jonesboro High School in Illinois from 1977-1992. Milton coached the Anna Jonesboro football team to a state championship in 1984 and runner-up in 1983. He enjoyed reading and had a passion for football, his cows and doing things right the first time. His greatest joy in life were his grandchildren Wade, Duane, Clayton, Aubrey and Keenan. Survivors include three sons, Gregory (Angela) Jung, Kevin Jung, Brent (Valerie) Jung; sister, Joyce Juelfs; five grandchildren, Wade (Breanne) Jung, Duane (Ashley) Jung, Clayton Jung, Aubrey Jung, Keenan Jung; Great-Grandchild, Emmett Jung and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ben Jung, Gary Jung, Mason Jung. Visitation was Feb. 21, 2023, with a graveside service and burial on Feb. 22, 2023, at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Apple Creek with Fr. Patrick Christopher officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Catholic Charities USA.
Lucinda Rae Lautenschlager Lucinda Rae Lautenschlager passed away Oct. 13, 2023, at her family’s home on their ranch near Endicott, Washington. She was 30 years old. Lucy was born Feb. 6, 1993, in Colfax, Washington, to Carl and Jodi Lautenschlager. She was their second born, after older brother Cody Lautenschlager and followed by the youngest, her sister Katy Lautenschlager. She was involved in many activities throughout her childhood in her hometown communities of Endicott and St. John, Washington. She attended elementary and middle school in Endicott, where she played T-ball, and then basketball, cheerleading and volleyball as she became of age. She attended St. John-Endicott High School from 2007 through her graduation year of 2011. There she participated in several activities including basketball, volleyball, Future Business Leaders of America and FFA. She enjoyed attending events such as the state FBLA convention to compete in academic and business categories, judging animals alongside her fellow FFA student members at local and state fairs, and attending the National FFA Convention during her high school years. She was recognized as a member of the National Honor Society during those years, also. She was smart as a whip, took her studies very seriously, and could often be found helping others with their homework assignments. She maintained a straight ‘A’ average throughout her entire school career. Her studies led her to attend college at Spokane Falls Community College, where she earned her degree in small business management, with an emphasis in finance and accounting. Between and throughout her various jobs and career ventures, she always also worked as an administrative as-
sistant with her family ranch business to do the record keeping, digital data entry, registration paperwork and other office tasks for their registered Red Angus cattle, working frequently with the Red Angus Association of America on her family ranch’s behalf. She was the “numbers” girl and would always amaze everyone with how well she could recall and handle any data or number-related job. She was just getting ready to move up to Spokane again with a new friend, and she was so excited for a new chapter ahead. Lucy will forever be loved and missed by her family, loved ones and the community members whose lives she impacted in a positive way throughout her all too short 30 years here in this life on earth. We now pray for her soul to be at peace and in God’s hands, and that she may find true freedom from all earthly ailments and hardships, in Heaven with her Creator. Lucy is survived by her parents, Carl and Jodi Lautenschlager, of Endicott, Washington, her brother, sister-inlaw and nephew, Cody, Kaysha, and Kayden Lautenschlager, of St. John, Washington, and her sister, Katy Lautenschlager of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles (Keith and Loretta Paulson, Ron and Carol Newton, Scott Lautenschlager, Keith and Leann Hooper) along with many cousins, and additional friends and loved ones. A nonprofit, “Rae of Change: Lucy’s Legacy”, is being set up in her honor to help raise more awareness to the dangers, havoc and tragedy that come with the mass drug and opioid epidemic, of which Lucy heartbreakingly fell victim to. In lieu of flowers, for those feeling called to donate, visit raeofchange.org to donate online, or send donations to Rae of Change: Lucy’s Legacy, 1251 Cutler-Lautenschlager Rd, Endicott, WA 99125. Visitation was Oct. 19, 2023, with the graveside service on Oct. 20, followed by a celebration of Lucy’s life.
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Member News Jerry Lemon Jeffries
Jerry Lemon Jeffries, prominent business owner and Red Angus cattle rancher, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family, on Oct. 21, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born July 17, 1936, in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Lemon and Irma Jeffries Jerry grew up in Checotah where he received his education and played high school football for the Checotah Wildcats, graduating in 1954. After high school, he attended Oklahoma A & M for a brief time before beginning a career as a pipeline-land surveyor. Jerry started his own surveying company, Jeffries & Associates, which he later sold. He married Patricia Reeves on Nov. 29, 1986, at First Baptist Church of Checotah. Jerry began his new adventures, Golden Field Services, a nationwide surveying company and Golden Ag. His love for Red Angus cattle led him to start Jeffries
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Red Angus Cattle, one of the largest Red Angus cattle producers in the country. Jerry is a member of the Moose Lodge in California, Masonic Lodge in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and First Baptist Church of Checotah where he baptized in 1948. He loved his ranch, cattle, driving his tractor and baling hay. He will be remembered by his family as a wonderful, caring man who was full of integrity, worked hard to provide for his family, was willing to help anyone, and if you knew Jerry, he was always working on the “deal of the century!” Jerry will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Lemon and Irma Jeffries, daughter Lisa McCartney, and sister, Barbara Choate. Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home, his children, Jerry Jeffries, Jr. (Sandra), Twyla Toman, Betty June Land (Stewart), all of Checotah. Denice Shipley (Steve), of Huntsville, Alabama, and Kimberly Wilmoth Frost (Blake), also of Checotah, 10 grandchildren, Jayla
Cooper (Blake), Phoenix Walker (Justin), Jeana Sue Weaver (Ryan), Clayton Earlywine (Kayla), Austen Shipley (Haley), Kyle Shipley, Caleb Wilmoth, Marcela Wilmoth, Zachary McCartney (Natalie), and Braden Beeson; five great-grandchildren, Marissa Weaver, Bradley Weaver, Les Pelto, Dee Pelto and Suvi Pelto. Jerry is survived by other extended family and a lifetime of friends with special mention of Kirk Breed, Jerry’s ranch manager since 1986. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in his memory to the Checotah 4H FFA Booster Club P.O. Box 413 Checotah, Oklahoma, 74426, a program that he loved and faithfully supported. Services were held Oct. 27, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Checotah, followed by a celebration of life at the Jeffries Sale Barn. You may share online condolences, stories and memories with Jerry’s family at www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome.com. //
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Dan Reardon
970-729-2571
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RedAmericanCattle.com
Ray Paslawski
314-630-0332
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Thomas, Lillian Ostendorf
406-853-0502
tlostendorf@rangeweb.net
FB: Ostendorf Red Angus
Sally Shortridge
406-235-0176
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Shocoranch.us
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505-690-8357
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Jim Kolle
361-550-5045
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COLORADO Rocking R Red Angus
FLORIDA Red American Cattle
MISSOURI Maple Oaks Red Angus
MONTANA Ostendorf Red Angus Shoco Ranch
TEXAS Berend Land & Cattle Kolle Red Angus
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FICK RED ANGUS Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!
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DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910
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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
Austin Schweitzer Schweitzer Red Angus "Improving Our Herd to Benefit Yours!"
Milford, NE 68405 • 402-641-8275 schweitzerredangus.com
Pieper Red Angus
308/991-2452 Bertrand, NE 68927
www.crossdiamondcattle.com
SAND DUNE CATTLE LLC Bull Sale on www.BigIron.com
Jan. 17, 2023 - 12 noon CT Scott Svoboda • 308-215-0767 scottsvoboda@rocketmail.com
Rob Brawner
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221 402-376-4465 • wwww.bulliscreek.com
Ross A & Lane Knott
P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726
SCHULER red-angus
Red Angus & Composite Seedstock 308.262.0306 • Bridgeport, NE schulerredangus.com
CHOAT
Red Angus with built-in Performance!
Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347
Scott & Kim Ford
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Cattle Company St. Edward, NE
Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586
Christopher Polivka
402-367-9679
Bruno, Nebraska
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Sale Reports Iowa for $3,250.
Star G Ranch & Friends Sale October 14, 2023 Douds, Iowa 24 Cow-calf Pairs.........................................$3,494 74 Spring Bred Females..............................$3,052 11 Open Heifers...........................................$2,714 10 Embryo Packages...................................$1,540 9 Semen Packages.......................................$1,389
heifer calf at side, sold to Steel Caps Cattle Co. of Texas for $6,250.
The high-selling Red Angus female was lot 8, a 5L Mountain Sign daughter from Jacobson Red Angus. She sold to John Winkels of Iowa for $9,500.
The top-selling open heifer was Lot 118, a NCRA TRCC Atomic Daughter from Rich Red Angus. She sold to Jessica Rich of Iowa for $4,000.
Other sale-topping lots included Lot 1 from Star G Ranch, a maternal sister to 3SCC Domain A163. She sold to Razorback Farm of Texas for $6,750.
Lot 13A, a Red JJL Final Deal daughter from On the Mark Cattle Company, sold to Razorback Farm of Texas for $3,300.
Lot 8A semen from Jacobson Red Angus’ Prairie Motherload 2404, consigned by Shepard Settlement Farm, sold to Route 9 Red Angus of Illinois, Rich Red Angus of Iowa, Craig Davis of Pennsylvania, Jake Lipton of Connecticut, Dale Cress of Iowa, Steel Caps Cattle Co. of Texas, Chris Mallett of Missouri, John Winkels of Iowa and Lee Gloegge of Minnesota.
Lot 34A, a Bieber Stockmarket daughter from Vanwye Red Angus, sold to Kenneth Rohe of
Volume buyers were Razorback Farm of Texas and Drew Ostrander of Iowa. //
Lot 22B, a 3J One of a Kind Daughter with a
Lot 57, a Gilchrist Storms Brewin daughter, sold to Razorback Farm of Texas for $6,250. Lot 30, a RED JJL Final Deal 78Z daughter, sold to Razorback Farm of Texas for $5,750.
Embryos and semen were in demand with nine packages of added Lot 8A semen selling for a total of $12,500. The top embryo lot was consigned by Brylor Ranch of Alberta and sold to Chris Mallett of Missouri for $900 per embryo.
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Red Angus Genetics for Seed Stock Producers & Commercial Cattlemen
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Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - March 4, 2024 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517
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Elko, Nevada
Bulls, Females & Frozen Genetics Available at Private Treaty
Jonathan – 775-560-7779 • Dan – 775-777-5994 BeitiaLivestock@gmail.com • www.BeitiaLivestock.com
Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 –West Director – George Murdock MADILEINE LEFOR 25805 MOLLER AVE ORLAND, CA 95963 ADDISON MACFARLANE 2117 PERRY STREET SUTTER, CA 95982 ODESSA MALSON 710 DELMAR AVE PARMA, ID 83660 LET ER BUCK REDS CALVIN SEXSON 77714 S EDWARDS ROAD STANFIELD, OR 97875 CELSO CONTRERAS 37914 160TH PL SE AUBURN, WA 98092 Area 2 – Montana Director – Kay Klompien CAYDEN SUTHERLIN 3858 ILLINOIS BENCH RD STEVENSVILLE, MT 59870 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Aaron Kravig STETSON HENDREN 36250 CR 49 EATON, CO 80615 TRAINOR CATTLE CO. NICK TRAINOR 31390 EAST QUINCY WATKINS, CO 80137 CROW VALLEY LIVESTOCK STANELY BAER 4644 RD 204 CARPENTER, WY 82054 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Tony Ballinger LACEY MCCOLLUM 1161 PECAN DRIVE FORT SUMNER, NM 88119 FORD BELLAH 133 N ELM ST WOODSON, TX 76491 GREER BELLAH 133 N ELM ST WOODSON, TX 76491 ROCKING C CATTLE CO. BRET CARTER 502 HALL ROAD OAKHURST, TX 77359 TJC CATTLE TUCKER CONNER 1603 HASKELL WELLINGTON, TX 79095 LILLYANNE COX 1019 RIDGECREST SWEETWATER, TX 79556
AYDEN DELEON 905 E WHITE STREET HAMILTON, TX 76531
CASE WILLIAMS 2417 FM 569 CISCO, TX 76437
JAYCEE ESTEP 6524 SUGARHILL LANE BROOKSHIRE, TX 77423
PECOS WORRELL 657 BLUE OAK TRAIL HARPER, TX 78631
REVEILLE RANCH AIDAN FUCALORO 2361 VZ COUNTY ROAD 3204 WILLS POINT, TX 75169
Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Stephanie Jung CARTER HOLMEN 31868 HWY 16 LANESBORO, MN 55949
DYLAN GARRETT 5426 COUNTY ROAD 101 ROBSTOWN, TX 78380 STEPHEN GARRETT 5426 COUNTY ROAD 101 ROBSTOWN, TX 78380 BROOX GILLIAM PO BOX 308 DALHART, TX 79022 ETHAN HART 6096 CR 6096 DAYTON, TX 77535 LUKE IRBY 851 CR 169 CISCO, TX 76437 BLAKE JACKSON 240 CR 4281 DECATUR, TX 76234 KULLEN KUTAC 98 COUNTY ROAD 957B SCHULENBURG, TX 78956 CATHERINE MCALISTER 14910 STATE HIGHWAY 240 ELECTRA, TX 76360 PEYTON MCGEE 704 FM 230 TRINITY, TX 75862 LAYTON NOLES 358 COMANCHE LAKE RD. COMANCHE, TX 76442 WALTER SANCHEZ 1499 STATE HWY 95 SOUTH MOULTON, TX 77975 ADDISON SHEPARD 314 AUDRA CIRCLE RHOME, TX 76078 KALLEN VANN 6821 FM 945 N COLDSPRING, TX 77331 AIDEN WALLS 2973 CR 442 THRALL, TX 76578 EMMA CLAIRE WIGGINS P.O. BOX 9094 LIBERTY, TX 77575
NESLER FAMILY FARMS JOHN NESLER 32299 COUNTY RD. 1 LA CRESCENT, MN 55947
P7 FARMS MIKE PINKERTON 28577N 2740RD OKARCHE, OK 73762
BEELER FARMS MEGAN BEELER 1659 WALNUT GROVE RD CANEYVILLE, KY 42721
SADLER RANCHES BRENT SADLER 10819 S ROSE ROAD PERKINS, OK 74059
CARSON DALTON 1640 WALNUT CREEK ROAD SCOTTSVILLE, KY 42164
KOLE SMITH 2516 N 2850 RD HENNESSEY, OK 73742 KARLY WHITE 358238 E 1070 RD PRAGUE, OK 74864
POLZIN CATTLE CHRIS POLZIN 26450 665TH AVE. DARWIN, MN 55324
Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess SAM CATHEY 555 WEST 300 SOUTH GREENSBURG, IN 47240
PYLE RED ANGUS CHUCK PYLE 21812 SD HWY 37 HURON, SD 57350
LUKE UNDERWOOD 438 WEST COUNTY ROAD 250 SOUTH GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Jason Anderson LAKESIDE RANCH JOHN DOUGLASS 25918 WAVERLY RD PAOLA, KS 66071
HAYES WITTY 1579 N NYESVILLE RD. ROCKVILLE, IN 47872
JADYN PETERSON P.O BOX 12 VICTORIA, KS 67671 CALLEY STUBBS 1615 ROAD 26 WALLACE, KS 67761 AARON TENNEY 3200 ELKHORN STREET WHITNEY, NE 69367 LEGEND COOPER 23101 COUNTY ROAD 1320 ANADARKO, OK 73005 R & R, LLC APRIL DAVIS 221 S LOUIS TITTLE AVE MANGUM, OK 73554 5D RANCH TOM DIEL 23400 HARVEST MORRISON, OK 73061 ABBIE ENDRES ABBIGAYLE ENDRES 6615 EDMOND RD NE OKARCHE, OK 73762 HOLDEN HARTWICK 181430 E CR 47 GAGE, OK 73843
SNYDER CATTLE DIANE SNYDER 5045 KEMARY AVE SW NAVARRE, OH 44662 MCCRACKEN BROTHERS FARM JOE MCCRACKEN 2166 ZAGURSKIE RD HOMER CITY, PA 15748
LILY WILLIAMS 6900 VARDAMAN RD KEITHVILLE, LA 71047 PIERCE THOMAS 2086 HWY 14 LEXINGTON, MS 39095 ABBY NEWBERRY 4932 BUZZARD CREEK RD CEDAR HILL, TN 37032 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Will Andras BENTLEY DANNER 4926 370TH AVE CURLEW, IA 50527 MADDOX DRUMMOND 29850 130 AVE DONAHUE, IA 52746 GILLESPIE CATTLE CO. JARED GILLESPIE 1080 260TH ST NODAWAY, IA 50857 KELLEN LUDVIGSON 1805 520TH ST CHEROKEE, IA 51012 KAMBRI NICKELL 2141 200TH STREET GRAVITY, IA 50848
RHEA FAMILY FARM ANDREW RHEA 789FIRETOWER RD CLYMER, PA 15728
BEARFOOT RED ANGUS JODY SCHLEICH 107 CORNELL ST. BOX 177 ELDON, IA 52554
CIRCLE R, LC LARRY FOLTZ 300 MORRISON LANE FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
MS CATTLE CO. MICK SITZMANN 29635 200TH ST LEMARS, IA 51031
LUPARDUS LAND AND CATTLE CO. LOGAN LUPARDUS 1074 MISSOURI FORK SPENCER, WV 25276
MADALYNN ADAMS 3841 SPRING GARDEN LN BONNIE, IL 62816
Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance SILAS GULLATT 5400 LEE RD 401 SALEM, AL 36874 BRIDGES ANGUS FARM, LLC PHILLIP BRIDGES 415 PARADISE HOGAN RD LEXINGTON, GA 30648
CAMPBELL BELCHER 400 NEW HOPE RD BUNCOMBE, IL 62912 EMMA BROOKS 7592 E 750TH AVE NEWTON, IL 62448 WHITES CROSSING FARM RICK SONNEMAKER 111 E CONCORD DR. PETERSBURG, IL 62675
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New Members REISS KADERLY 694 CONKLIN RD FAIR GROVE, MO 65648
KRISTIN PENN 531 GRANT ROAD SOUTHWESTCITY, MO 64863
ROBERT POINTER 3031 FARM ROAD 2142 EXETER, MO 65647
JARRETT PHILLIPS 13120 SIEGEL AVE COLE CAMP, MO 65325
International GANADERIA ESPANOLA EL CAMPILLO FRANCISCO ZAMARREO GARCIA
FINCA EL CAMPILLO. CARRETERA M600, KM 1.8 EL ESCORIAL. MADRID, SPAIN 28280 //
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Bull and Female Sale – Jan. 22, 2024, at the Ranch
Rob Brawner
BULLIS CREEK RANCH 88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221
402-376-4465 www.bulliscreek.com
WISCONSIN RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION wisconsinredangus.com SHAMROCK NOOK RED ANGUS
ARNOLD & ALICIA ADAMS
Joe and Sue Dunphy | Jim and Pam Dunphy Albany, WI www.shamrocknook.com 608.558.5342 joe@shamrocknook.com
consin Wis BEEF IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Emerald Earth Cattle Co.
PERFORMANCE BULL SALE - FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL - PLATTEVILLE, WI
Joe and Gina Jewison 608-778-6736 | 608-778-6748
Platteville, Wisconsin
Outcross Red Angus Genetics
WWW.WISCONSINBEEF.COM
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UW-Platteville PIONEER FARM 29200 College Farm Road Platteville, WI 53818 608-342-1119 • prillada@uwplatt.edu www.uwplatt.edu/department/pioneer-farm
Red Angus, LLC Dan & Mary Buckhaus 12163 LaPlatte Rd. Monfort, WI 53569 (608) 778-7214 • dbuckhaus4b@gmail.com
2062 Fountain Bluff Lane Platteville, WI 53818
608-642-6982 • apadams4@gmail.com
BRAD & LINDSAY JOHNSON FAMILY N6864 Box Elder Rd Shawano, WI 54166
Brad: 715.498.9328 | Lindsay: 715.508.0503 johnsonfamilycattle@outlook.com www.johnsonfamilycattle.com
McD’s Red Angus Farm Dan & Jeff Mcdermott W 6052 Advance Rd Monroe, WI 53566
608-214-6812 cell 608-325-9315 home nelli6052@gmail.com
“Where Genetics Matter”
Tony: Bart: 608-379-3113 608-379-4136 kfcredangus@gmail.com
Stumptown Cattle Ryan O’Connell 608-732-2433 Ryan@StumptownCattle.com 70
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Breeders of Registered Angus & Charolais Cattle in the Heartland of Wisconsin Steve Zimmerman & Jackie Mallak Milwaukee, WI 414-216-7240
Andy: 608-513-7610 Alisa: 608-438-6722 Visitors always welcome! Cottage Grove, WI info@hornungredangus.com www.hornungredangus.com
OFFICERS Jeff Pettit - President 270-836-2963 • jeff@diamondpcattle.com
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Tom Bell - Vice President 731-225-2490 • tombell2@bellsouth.net Michelle Pettit – Secretary/Treasurer 270-836-1652 • michelle@diamondpcattle.com
Southeast Red Angus Association • www.seraa.org
DIRECTORS David Evans • Andy Camp • Josh Pierce Johnny Cundiff • Cindy Cantrell • Brian Lance
Selling Red Angus and Sim-Genetics
MORE THAN A BULL SALE
JEFF & MICHELLE PETTIT Sebree, Kentucky 270-836-2963 • www.diamondpcattle.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
Third Saturday in March
BULLS & FEMALES OF FALL SALE Brian & Jessica Lance 1500 Walker Road Madison, GA 30650 706-781-8639 jessica@ironwillcattle.com
Last Saturday in October
FIVE OAKS FARM
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
Registered Red Angus Travis & Gail Giffey 931-260-1478 travis@5oaks.farm
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
ISON RED ANGUS
C&J RED ANGUS RANCH
Rob and Cameron Ison Paducah, Kentucky
cjreds@icloud.com candjredangusranch.com
Home of Fit-4-Fescue
Rob - 270-978-9599 Cameron - 270-979-8856
Whitley Red Angus 1408 Co. Rd. 35 Horton, AL 35980
Breeding Red Angus since 1965! Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, James Ray & Natalie (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com
McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean
206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com - Registered Red Angus since 1970 -
Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com
1222 Hillard Howell Rd Lucedale, MS 39452
847-651-9734
Jarvis Red Angus
12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certied Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net
FLAT CREEK FARMS
REGISTERED RED ANGUS
931-695-5575
email: flatcreekfarmstn@gmail.com JACKSON FARMS KYLE JACKSON 229-507-8850 7633 Old Coffee Rd. Adel, GA 31620 RED ANGUS Magazine | December 2023 71
Building Better Beef FISCHER RED ANGUS Ron & Esther Fischer
Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247
PO Box 2913 • Harlowton, MT 59036
406-632-5598 scherredangus.com
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P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@nemont.net
Bob & Julie Morton • Tom & Katie Morton • Jim Morton 2431 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
Raising Reg. & Comm. Red Angus Cattle Since 1990 Powderville, MT
Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd
406-554-3484 • 406-554-3152 • C: 406-853-0502 Tom: 406-951-2772 • Aaron: 406-853-2885 tlostendorf@rangeweb.net
Bull Sale - March 4, 2024 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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Norris Family
1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com
srreds@3rivers.net
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
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RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179
FRITZ RED ANGUS 1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net
Fort Shaw, MT 59443 406-799-5323
SALLY SHORTRIDGE Box 333 Augusta, MT 59410 shocoranch@3rivers.net (406) 235-0176 www.shocoranch.us Contact us about our Private Treaty Bull Offering
Bozeman, MT • 406-570-7300 ldlucht@gmail.com www.luchtredangus.com
5175 Road 1026 Froid, Mt 59226 Andrew Johnson 406-489-3773 sandhill_reds@yahoo.com McKenzie Johnson 406-963-2200
www.sandhillredangus.com
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 -
Annual Sale – Last Thursday In March, Glasgow Stockyards, Inc. Pat Gibbs Family – Jordan, MT 406.977.2852 www.gibbsredangus.com
Vince, Veronica & Seth Christensen
176 Hageman Rd • Molt, MT 59057
THE PIERCE FAMILY Terry & Christina: (406) 663-2251 • (406) 855-7043 Alyssa & Ethan: (406) 669-3104 • (406) 839-0901 lostcreekreds@yahoo.com • www.lostcreekreds.com
8 Cloverleaf Ln Park City, MT 59063
criters64@gmail.com • (406) 208-4315
MTRAA Officers
President: Tena Ketchum – ketchum@midrivers.com Vice President: Luke Larson – lukelarson51@gmail.com Secretary/Treasurer: Kara Herbst – mtraasecretary@gmail.com
MTRAA Directors
Tim Geib – geibtimothy@yahoo.com Madri Blom – blom.anebell@gmail.com Jenny Moke – cjmoke@rangeweb.net RED ANGUS Magazinen | December December 2023 RED ANGUS Magazine 2021 73 73
AREA 1 - West
Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington George Murdock, Director Keith Hickle, Region A Director
Western States Breeders are on page 68
AREA 2 - Montana Kay Klompien, Director
Montana Breeders are on pages 72-73
AREA 3 - Rocky Mountain Utah • Colorado • Wyoming
AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY
MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
Cory & Katy Johnson
5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677
High Altitude Registered Red Angus
KRAVIG RED ANGUS
SHEAMAN RANCH
“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
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
Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - March 4, 2024 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517
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!
Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • 44600 Co. Road 118 • Limon, CO Ronny & Kelsey Pope • Ryan & Lindsay Frasier 719-740-1124 • www.solidrockredangus.com
AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota Craig Bieber, Region B Director Stephanie Jung, Director
Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893 8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND
BROKEN HEART RANCH
12523 245th Ave Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 850-9878 or (605) 865-3190 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonredangus.com
Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, South Dakota (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com
Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967
Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com
RED
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The Olsons
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
Minnesota Red Angus Association
"We Breed Excitement"
Contact MNRAA President Tyler Sonstegard – (320) 226-2340 Check out our website at: www.mnredangus.com
Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. SE • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com
Gary & Val
JACOBSON RED ANGUS
Robert and Kara • Robby 5096 Campbell Rd • McIntosh, SD 57641 701-422-3721 www.campbellredangus.com
LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus
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Annual Sale in March
Chase and Tiffany Furstenau Cavalier, ND 701-520-0671 chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnd.com
John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com
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
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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
Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman
Diamond C North Dakota
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Dan Reardon Rocking R Red Angus www.RockingRRedAngus.com 970-729-2571 Dan@RockingRRedAngus.com
1A BULLS & HEIFERS
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Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory
Aaron Kravig, Director
FLATIRON RED ANGUS
Jared and Lacey Namken Family • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com
DAHLKE RED ANGUS
Annual Production Sale SECOND-TO-LAST SUNDAY IN MARCH Contact us today for more information! Arlan Dahlke • Bagley, Minnesota (218) 694-6727 • (218) 556-5896 www.DahlkeRedAngus.com
AREA 4 - Southwest Texas • New Mexico • Arizona Texas Breeders are on page 79
AREA 7 - Northeast
Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • New Hampshire New Jersey • New York • North Carolina •Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia Rob Hess, Director
Kyley DeVoe, President Tony Ballinger, Director
Rob & Amy Hess
Registered & Commercial Red Angus Will & P J Crockett • Hope, NM 575-703-5970 • 575-512-7225 www.crockett-ranch.com
AREA 6 - Great Plains
Kansas Breeders are on page 77
Registered Red Angus
Pasture to Plate Performance Tested Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty
Bulls • Bred Heifers
If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!
Tom Karr
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS
(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 spharrisdvm@yahoo.com
Jason Anderson, Director
BIM
Red Angus
Betty & Irvan Martin 58142 CR 260 • Okeene, OK 73763 (580) 822-5623 • email: bim86@pldi.net
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Cedar Hill Farm Red Angus Cattle
Cedar Hill Farm
(918) 473-6723 J.L. Jeffries Cell: (918) 638-3317 419526 E. 1070 Rd. Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@windstream.net
MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma
ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL
Dan & Alicia Stickel • (304) 545-7677 1404 Kincheloe Road • Jane Lew, WV 26378
cedarhillredangus@frontier.com
cedarhillredangus.com
Prime Maternal
Elite Cow Herd Genetics
RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
First Saturday of each November
Offering registered Red Angus bulls and replacement heifers at private treaty in the fall and spring
Registered Red Angus
www.mcmurphyfarms.com
Joe Max Freeman, DVM (580) 352-1985 joemf1985@gmail.com
Charles R. Freeman, DVM (580) 450-4708
Blair, Oklahoma
Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory
Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma Nebraska Breeders are on page 67
Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com
Jacob Lipton (860)-803-2777 jake@pleasantviewfarmsinc.com 452 South Road • Somers, CT 06071 www.www.Pvfredangus.com Steve & Amy Weinreich 443-465-2959 Emma Kate Foster 443-257-5061 5224 Faraway Dr. Felton, PA 17322 crossroadscaƩle@gmail.com
John M. Langdon & Family
Benson, NC 919-796-5010 johnlangdon5@gmail.com RED ANGUS Magazine | December 2023 75
International Breeders
AREA 8 - Southeast
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina Jim Yance, Director • Jeff Pettit, Region C Director
SERAA Breeders are on page 71
AREA 9 - Midwest
Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Wisconsin Will Andras, Director
Missouri Breeders are on page 79 • Wisconsin Breeders are on page 70
Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory
Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus
JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa
Gene & Marita Rouse Dan Bormann • 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: dbormann83@hotmail.com
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Sales & Services Directory “Always With the Best Cattle…Always”
GILCHRIST AUCTION CO.
DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE
Lisa & Kyle Gilchrist
14075 120th St., Douds, IA 52551
A production of Star G Ranch, Inc.
Cody Lowderman - Auctioneer -
309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com
7 Rivers Livestock Commission Commercial and Purebred Sales
PC: Celeste Settrini
Eric Drees 208-329-4808
idahocattleauctioneer@gmail.com
Video and Internet Sales
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• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net
641/919-1077 redcowseller@yahoo.com www.redcows.net
2021 World Livestock Auctioneer, Reserve Champion
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ROGER JACOBS Auctioneer P.O. Box 270 Shepherd, MT 59079 (406) 373-6124 Home (406) 698-7686 Office (406) 373-7387 Fax
Joel Birdwell Auctioneer
HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058
CK CK Sonny Sonny Booth Booth - Auctioneer -
P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com
www.KansasRedAngus.org
FAYLOR RED ANGUS
TANNER RED ANGUS
“Functional Cattle from the Heartland”
SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale Faylor, Founder St. Francis, Kansas
Rick Tanner Family 785-640-2941
3627 NW 94th Rd Topeka, KS 66618 rtannerdvm@sbcglobal.net
Bulls and heifers for sale by private treaty. Tim Flaming 620-382-4894
In the Flint Hills of Kansas
Leoti, KS • 620-874-1437 • fswedel@wbsnet.org WedelRedAngus.com • WedelBeefGenetics.com Annual Bull & Comm. Sale – 2nd Tues. of March
2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 340-7461 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774
Annual Sale Third Friday in March
HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms
2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais
“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty
Pelton
Simmental • SimAngus Red Angus Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS
FLC
Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107
FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm
HOFT RED ANGUS
18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033
Ramsdale Reds 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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Planning your next sale? Reach Red Angus stakeholders who are already using and loving Red Angus! It is wise to use a combination of social, digital and print media in your marketing strategy. You can now promote your genetics on the pages of the Red Angus Magazine or digitally on the website and in eNews. You can even link your catalog on the sale calendar!
Calendar of Events December
1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January Red Angus Magazine 1 Angelo Cattle Co. Private Treaty, Drummond, MT 2 Beckton Red Angus, Sheridan, WY 2 Laubach Red Angus 2023 Female Sale, Big Timber, MT 2 Shady Bottom Ranch, Crossville, TN 2 Sonstegard Cattle Co., LLC Female Sale, Montevideo, MN 4 Rainbow Red Angus Complete Dispersal, Cherhill, AB, Canada 6 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT 7 Focus on the Female Online Sale, DVAuction.com 8 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT 8 NDRAA Annual Meeting & Banquet, Bismarck, ND 9 M. C. Quantock Livestock “Super Sisters” Bred Heifer & Special Opportunity Cow Sale, Lloydminster, SK 9 North Dakota Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 11 C&J Red Angus, Meridian, MS 11 Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE 13 C&J Red Angus, Lucedale, MS 13 Gill Red Angus, Timber Lake, SD 13 Seeger-Rusch Online Bred Heifer Sale, DVAuction.com 15 TA Cattle, West Point, NE 18 McMurphy Farms Fall Production Sale, CCI.live 25-26 RAAA Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
January
Download the Red Angus Media Kit at redangus.org/ram-magazine for complete pricing, specs, deadlines and other pertinent information. Reserve ad space at: bit.ly/RedAngusMagAdvertising or email Tracey Koester, tracey@redangus.org
RAM Reservation Issue Deadline January Dec. 1 February Jan. 1 Genetic Advancement Jan. 16 March Feb. 1 April March 1 May/June April 1 July/August July 1 September Aug. 1 October Sept. 1 November Oct. 1 December Nov. 1 78
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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February Red Angus Magazine Red Revolution Live Animal Sale, Oklahoma City RAAA Office Closed for New Year Holiday National Red Angus Junior Show, Oklahoma City National Red Angus Heifer & Bull Pen Show, Oklahoma City, OK National Red Angus Open Female & Bull Show, Oklahoma City, OK Grassy Meadow Ranch, Michigan, ND Orton Ranch Red Angus, Bassett, NE Red-Land Cattle/Woodland Ag, Bagwell, TX Ressler Land & Cattle, Cooperstown, ND Blom Red Angus Open Day Private Treaty Sales, Vida, MT Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for Red Angus Genetic Advancement Edition Bull Hill Ranch, Gray Court, SC Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch, Mandan, ND Bullis Creek “Generations of Predictability” Bull Sale, Wood Lake, NE M. C. Quantock Livestock “Canada’s Bulls,” Lloydminster, SK Schriefer Red Angus, Golden Valley, ND Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Regional Red Angus Show, Ft. Worth, TX
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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March Red Angus Magazine Geib Red Angus Private Treaty Opening, Dagmar, MT K2 Winter Bull & Female Sale, Wheatland, WY TJS “Red Truck” Sale, Buffalo, WY Loonan Stock Farm, Corning, IA Twedt Red Angus, McHenry, ND Ludvigson Stock Farms Big Sky Bull Sale, Shepherd, MT TNT Simmental & Red Angus, Lehr, ND Lemke Cattle, Lawrence, NE Rhodes Red Angus Ranch, Faulkton, SD Moose Creek Red Angus 2-Year-Old Bull Sale, Kisby, SK, Canada Wasem Red Angus, Richardton, ND Flittie Simmental, Schnabel Ranch, Lazy J Bar Ranch, Aberdeen, SD Forster Red Angus Online Bull Sale Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Powers Lake, ND Price-Murdock Bull & Female Sale, Stanfield, OR Lone Tree Red Angus, Meadow, SD
IS YOUR SALE MISSING IN THE LIST ABOVE? Get it on the Red Angus calendar today!
Submit your date at:
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17133 NW Co Rd 701 • Archie, MO 64725 816-807-6606 info@missouriredangus.com • www.missouriredangus.com SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS
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Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Registered & Commercial
6371 CR 377 • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 280-1551
Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112
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scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655 Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com
Seedstock • Semen • Embryos • Show Heifers & Steers
DENNIS ORY
oryscircle7.com • Phone/Fax: 417-839-7205 E-mail: joann07@zimbracloud.com 328 Route U Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
ED AND KATHI RULE • Lucy, Olivia and Luke Excelsior Springs, MO Cattle Manager David Vest 660-620-1141
Performance and Fertility Headquarters Registered Quarter Horses
Farm Manager Scott Akey 816-835-5332
shoalcreekcattle@aol.com www.shoalcreeklandandcattle.com
Red Angus Bulls • Heifers
Ken & Brenda Keesaman
Dale Kunkel: 417-455-3597 kunkelfarms@netins.net Ranch Manager: Austin Speak: 417-592-1331
Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503
Kunkel Farms Red Angus
TEXAS RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION www.TexasRedAngus.org
KOLLE RED ANGUS
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”
Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, Texas • 3klandandcattle.com
961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968
REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS
Jim Kolle
(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net Tim Head
Mark E. Harbin
3955 Co. Rd. 314 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com
Home: 254-527-4650 Mobile: 512-413-0384 Fax: 254-527-3475
P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855
Bobbe McClure
(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net
TRIPLE CREEK RANCH 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
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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co................................... 79 4B Red Angus LLC..................................... 70 5L Red Angus................................ 35, 51, 73 701X.................................................... 13, 76 Aberdeen Angus World.............................. 76 Adams, Arnold & Alicia.............................. 70 Andras Stock Farm..................................... 80 Angelo Cattle Co......................................... 72 Axtell Cattle Co........................................... 74 Bachman Cattle Farms............................... 79 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus............... 74 Beckton Red Angus.................................... 72 Beckton Red Angus...................................... 1 Beitia Livestock.......................................... 68 Berwald Red Angus.................................... 55 Bieber Red Angus........................................ 5 BIM Red Angus.......................................... 75 Birdwell, Joel............................................. 76 Bola Red Angus................................... 70, 79 Bow Creek Farm & Cattle........................... 75 Bowles J5 Reds......................................... 73 Brickhouse Farms...................................... 79 Brylor Ranch.............................................. 76 Bull Hill Ranch..................................... 62, 71 Bullis Creek Ranch............................... 67, 70 C & J Red Angus Ranch....................... 12, 71 C Davis Farms/Swank Farm Red Angus..... 75 C-T Red Angus..................................... 38, 73 Calvo Family Red Angus.............................. 3 Campbell Red Angus............................ 42, 74 Cedar Hill Farm.......................................... 75 Chappell Red Angus................................... 75 Chiefline Red Angus................................... 79 Choat Cattle Co.......................................... 67 Christensen Red Angus.............................. 73 Coney Creek Farm...................................... 70 Crockett Ranch.......................................... 75 Cross Diamond Cattle Co....................67, IBC Crossroads Cattle Co................................. 75 Dahlke Red Angus...................................... 74 Daigger-Orr Red Angus.............................. 67 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage................ 76 Diamond C North Dakota........................... 74 Diamond H Ranch...................................... 77 Diamond K Livestock Co............................ 70 Diamond P Cattle....................................... 71 Dille Red Angus......................................... 61 DK Red Angus............................................ 74 Drees, Eric................................................. 76 Emerald Earth............................................ 70 Explosive Cattle Co..................................... 71
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Feddes Red Angus..................................... 38 Finger Lakes Cattle Co................................ 75 Fischer Red Angus..................................... 72 Five Oaks Farm........................................... 71 Flaming Livestock Co................................. 77 Flat Creek Farms........................................ 71 Flatiron Red Angus..................................... 74 Forster Red Angus............................... 59, 74 Freeman Red Angus................................... 75 Fritz Red Angus.......................................... 73 Gibbs Red Angus....................................... 73 Gibson Cattle Co........................................ 71 Gilchrist, Kyle............................................. 76 Gill Red Angus..................................... 10, 11 Glacier Red Angus..................................... 72 Grassy Meadow Ranch.............................. 41 Green Mountain Red Angus................... 9, 72 Grill’s Red Western.................................... 46 Grussing Red Angus.................................. 74 Halfmann Red Angus....................IFC, 35, 79 HanSine Ranch.................................... 20, 21 Harbin Red Angus...................................... 79 Harmony Hill.............................................. 72 Harms Plainview Ranch............................. 77 Hoft Red Angus.......................................... 77 Hornung Red Angus................................... 70 Hueftle Cattle Co........................................ 67 Iron Lorenzen Cattle Co........................ 33, 35 Iron Will Cattle........................................... 71 Ison Red Angus......................................... 71 Jackson Farms........................................... 71 Jacobs, Roger............................................ 76 Jacobson Red Angus................................. 74 Jarvis Red Angus....................................... 71 Jeffries Land & Cattle................................. 75 Johnson Family Cattle Co........................... 70 K2 Red Angus............................................ 52 Karr Farms................................................. 75 KK Farms................................................... 79 Klompien Red Angus................................. 73 Kluesner Family Cattle................................ 70 Kniebel Cattle Co........................................ 77 Koenig Ranch............................................. 72 Kolle Red Angus......................................... 79 Kravig Red Angus...................................... 74 Kunkel Farms............................................. 79 Lacy’s Red Angus....................................... 79 Langdon’s Red Angus................................ 75 Laubach Red Angus................................... 72 Lautenschlager & Sons........................ 54, 68 Lazy J Bar Ranch....................................... 74
RED ANGUS Magazine | December 2023
Leachman Cattle of Colorado..................... 35 Leland Red Angus.................................. 7, 72 Lemke Cattle.............................................. 47 Lone Tree Ranch........................................ 37 Loonan Stock Farm.............................. 30, 76 Loosli Red Angus....................................... 68 Lost Creek Red Angus................................ 73 Lowderman, Cody...................................... 76 Lowery, Matt.............................................. 76 Lucht Red Angus....................................... 73 Ludvigson Stock Farms....................... 23, 35 Maple Oaks Red Angus.............................. 79 McCann Red Angus................. 29, 68, 72, 74 McD’s Red Angus Farm.............................. 70 McLean Red Angus.................................... 71 McMurphy Farms....................................... 75 McPhee Red Angus.................................... 68 Mercer Farms............................................. 71 Milk Creek Reds......................................... 73 Minnesota Red Angus Assn....................... 74 Moose Creek Red Angus............................ 17 Mushrush Red Angus.......................... 35, 77 Namken Red Angus................................... 74 ND Red Angus Assn................................... 63 ND Red Select Sale.................................... 31 Nelson Red Angus..................................... 68 OHR Red Angus......................................... 74 Orton Ranch Red Angus...................... 24, 25 Ory’s 07 Red Angus................................... 79 Osborn Red Angus..................................... 71 Ostendorf Red Angus................................. 72 Peacock Angus Ranch............................... 66 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch........... 36, 74 Pelton’s Red Angus.................................... 77 Pieper Red Angus................................ 15, 67 Plain Jan’s.................................................. 66 Pleasant View Farms.................................. 75 Polivka Farms Red Angus.......................... 67 Private Treaty Sales.................................... 67 Quality Genetics Red Angus....................... 79 Quartz Valley Red Angus............................ 68 R.A. Brown Ranch...................................... 35 Ramdsale Reds.......................................... 77 Red American Cattle................................... 19 Red Angus Society of Australia Inc............ 76 Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation......... 50 Red Angus Youth Expo.............................. 64 Red Fork Red Angus.................................. 72 Red Hill Farms...............................34, 71, BC Red Revolution.......................................... 27 Red-Land................................................... 45
Redland Red Angus................................... 72 Ressler Land & Cattle................................ 43 Rhodes Red Angus LLC............................. 77 Rocking Bar H Ranch................................. 68 Rocking R Red Angus................................ 74 Rogers Cattle Co........................................ 79 Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch.................... 57 Rouse Red Angus...................................... 76 S Diamond Angus...................................... 67 Sand Dune Cattle LLC................................ 67 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus......................... 67 Sandhill Red Angus.............................. 56, 73 Schriefer Red Angus.................................. 53 Schuler Red Angus.................................... 67 Schweitzer Red Angus............................... 67 Seeger & Rusch Red Angus....................... 28 Shamrock Nook......................................... 70 Sheaman Ranch......................................... 74 Shepherd Red Angus................................. 73 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle......................... 79 Shoco Ranch.............................................. 73 Solid Rock Red Angus............................... 74 Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC......................... 74 Spreutels Farm Red Angus........................ 79 Stegall Cattle Co......................................... 68 Sumptown Cattle....................................... 70 Sun River Red Angus................................. 73 Sutherlin Farms.................................... 40, 72 T A Cattle................................................... 39 Tanner Red Angus...................................... 77 TJS Red Angus.......................................... 72 Triple Creek Ranch..................................... 79 Twedt Red Angus....................................... 49 UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm...................... 70 Valnes Ranch Red Angus........................... 74 Veto Valley Farms...................................... 71 VitaFerm/Gain Smart.................................... 8 Watkins Cattle Co....................................... 66 Wedel Beef Genetics............................ 35, 77 West Wind Red Angus............................... 66 Westphal Red Angus.................................. 73 Whitley Red Angus..................................... 71 Windrush Farm.......................................... 79 Wisconsin Beef Improvement Assn........... 70 Witt Ranch Land & Cattle Co...................... 79 Woods V Bar X Ranch................................ 68 WRAZ Red Angus...................................... 76 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus.................... 75
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The cows and crew at Red Hil are thankful for: Good Grass | Good Health | Special Customers
Merry Christmas and Thank You for a Great 2023! 204X
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MORE THAN A BULL SALE 19th Annual
Saturday, March 16, 2024
1 p.m. CDT • At the Farm
Selling:
70 Red Angus, SimAngus™, Charolais & Cross-Ty Bulls Visit www.RedHillFarms.net for information about our sale and breeding program.
Bart, Sarah & Ty Jones • (615) 666-3098 466 Red Hill Road, Lafayette, TN 37083 mail@redhillfarms.net Gordon & Susan Jones • (270) 991-2663