Red Angus Magazine - July/August 2023

Magazine

Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 59, Number 6

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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RAAA Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Steve Koester | Steele, North Dakota koesterredangus@gmail.com

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST

Tony Ballinger | Morgan Mills, Texas anthony.ballinger@adm.com

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

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

Chuck Feddes | Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@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 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST

Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net

AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST

Jim Yance | Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com

AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST

Stuart Gilbert | Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

Board Commentary

Integrity and Buyer Satisfaction

Are the Foundation

by George Murdock, Area 1 Director

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t wish that my ancestors had come west 150 years ago and created a legendary cattle ranch – not one that sprang up where the oxen died, but rather one where someday they might make movies.

Instead, they sailed here from Scotland when my father was in middle school. It wasn’t that cattle weren’t in our heritage – they were Grants and related to the Ballindalloch Angus family – but not quite close enough.

Sir George McPherson-Grant, the Baronet of Ballindalloch, was part of the landed gentry. I’m not sure where we fit but when I was visiting Ballindalloch Station in 1967, Maggie Grant gifted me a 14” x 21” original framed photo of Lavia of Glamis, champion of champions at Birmingham and Smithfield in 1902. I still have it.

We moved to an 80-acre farm when I was in the seventh grade. It was my opportunity to move beyond raising ducks and rabbits on a 50-foot lot. My dad acquired an odd assortment of cows and some ewes. I was just thrilled to have bigger farm animals.

In the first spring we were there, we traded half a ton of hay for a wormy ram lamb. The ram (post-worming, thanks to my agriculture teacher) actually turned out to be eligible for registry.

I learned more about the breed and gradually built a little flock. When I was 15, I worked in the silage to earn enough to contact the National Sale and ask about how to buy an ewe without being there. Using all of my meager earnings, I was sent an ewe lamb from a prominent breeder. I was surprised by how much wool was on the lamb. When we sheared her, I learned why.

In my 50 years in the sheep business, including four terms as president of the American Montadale Sheep Breeders Association, I purchased tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of sheep at the National Sale. The people that sold me that ewe have been some of the most prominent in the breed. I never felt compelled to buy another of their offerings.

The same thing has happened a time or two in the purebred cattle business. In an age when online auctions are critical, buyers must trust the integrity of the offering. One and done is not a long-term sales philosophy. We want buyers to be happy when we open the trailer on delivery.

That was always our motto in the sheep business, “We produce sheep that will look better for you than they have for us and will provide nothing but pleasant surprises.”

The same rules apply in our cattle breeding program. Nothing pleases us more than having our cattle do well for others. And when we hear that something is amiss, we bend over backwards to make it right and protect our reputation.

We are in it for the long run, and we realize that reputation is a fragile thing. That’s why integrity and buyer satisfaction should be the foundation of any longrange plan. //

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RAAA National Staff

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 Johnson Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org

MEMBER SERVICES & DNA SPECIALIST

Ryan Starkey Ext. 5 | ryanstarkey@redangus.org

MEMBER SERVICES & DNA SPECIALIST

Ariana De La Garza ariana@redangus.org

DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT

Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & JUNIOR PROGRAMS

Kim Heller, Ph.D. (515) 851-2019 | juniors@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

Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs staff is on page 10

Association Commentary

Red Angus Spearheads Creation of Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

There is a new initiative underway that has the potential to make all segments of the beef industry stronger and more profitable. It is called the Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force and it started as an RAAA idea in alignment with the Red Angus 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.

The singular goal of the GMP is to identify ways to accelerate the uptake and use of genetic information in the feeder cattle and calf markets. These markets are largely animal appearance-based today, which is what the GMP Task Force will work to change.

If genetic merit pricing seems like a fuzzy concept, consider the seedstock market. A vast majority of bulls marketed in the United States. sell with accompanying information about their genetics in the form of EPDs and indexes. The genetic merit of each bull has been quantified by a third party – typically a breed association –and this information is presented with the animal on sale day to help prospective buyers more accurately assess its value as a breeding bull.

Bulls with better genetic profiles routinely sell at higher prices. Conversely, bulls with less genetic merit sell at lower prices. That’s genetic merit pricing in action, and almost everyone agrees it has done the seedstock segment a lot of good over time. Significantly better bull genetics are available today versus 20 or 30 years ago. Why? Because genetic merit pricing provides a strong catalyst for genetic improvement.

Commercial feeder cattle and calf markets, on the other hand, have not benefited directly from genetic merit pricing. A very high percentage of feeder cattle and calves are marketed without genetic information of any kind.

A very high percentage of feeder cattle and calves are marketed without genetic information, leaving marketers to guess at how each group will perform and grade.

Association Commentary: Red Angus Spearheads Creation of Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force

From one load of feeder cattle to the next, almost nothing is known about the actual genetics of the animals in the group. Therefore, the default is to guess how each group will perform and grade, based on how the cattle look. Unsurprisingly, such an approach does not work very well. Cattle feeders identify “a lack of predictability” as their top problem when buying feeder cattle.

already been raised, with some additional financial support still needed.

Our current list of funding partners includes the following: 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 and Beefmaster Breeders United.

Other on-the-record supporters include the following: American Gelbvieh Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Livestock Marketing Association, North American Limousin Foundation, North American Piedmontese Association and American Shorthorn Association.

Enter the GMP Task Force, which intends to address this problem head-on by developing educational programs and other industry-wide initiatives to help the feeder cattle and calf markets advance toward constructive use of genetic information in its pricing practices.

The GMP Task Force has been in formation for more than a year. Top-notch commercial producers from throughout the beef supply chain will populate its seats when the first meeting is held in November 2023. Significant funding has

Look for many more important industry names to appear on this list as time progresses. Additional information will be forthcoming as plans for the GMP Task Force’s kickoff are finalized.

RAAA considers it a privilege to work with forward-thinking, like-minded people such as those in the partner organizations listed above. Their desire, like ours, is to make the beef industry better for everyone from seedstock to consumer. //

“Cattle feeders identify ‘a lack of predictability’ as their top problem when buying feeder cattle.”

Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Rachael Oliver

(406) 480-1569 | rachael@redangus.org

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Josh Taylor | josh@redangus.org

(918) 605-5139

VALUE-ADDED DEPARTMENT TEAM LEAD

Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Lauren Weingardt laurenweingardt@redangus.org

ENROLL IN VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS AND ORDER TAGS: tags@redangus.org

(940) 477-4593

Weekly Email Marketing Service of Feeder and Finished Cattle

The Red Angus show list informs feedyard managers, order buyers and other interested parties of Red Angus-influenced cattle. Producers can market feeder or finished cattle through this free service when selling through a sale barn, video auction or private treaty. The weekly show list is emailed to potential buyers through the Red Angus FeederFax email service. To upload information about cattle or to view cattle available, visit RedAngus.org/showlist.

To receive the weekly FeederFax marketing service that will highlight that week’s show list, please email tags@redangus.org.

Now More Than Ever

by Josh Taylor, Commercial Marketing Specialist

Implementing heterosis in a crossbreeding program is the simplest tool a commercial producer can take advantage of to increase performance and efficiency. This has been well documented over the last several decades and continues to be a valuable component to many progressive commercial programs.

The Red Angus breed has vaulted to the forefront of the industry in recent years and has become a hot commodity for commercial producers. In particular, the Red Angus female has proven herself to be the efficient option for a crossbreeding scenario. Regarding her advantages in maternal longevity and sustainable production, it is no mistake that the Red Angus cow has become the most-favored female across the country. Now more than ever, Red Angus seedstock genetics must strengthen the position of the breed in the commercial sector.

Commercial producers are offered a multitude of options when it comes to utilizing the Red Angus female in crossbreeding scenarios. Maternal strength and efficiency are well-established components of the breed and, when combined with performance and carcass capability, can create a female that will prove herself time and time again.

Producers rely on Red Angus cows to work overtime to produce progeny that will fit into different segments of the industry. Whether they choose to select an exotic, Bos indicus or English cross sire, these females will provide a return to the producer in every situation by capitalizing on the Red Angus breed traits. So, how can we ensure a commercial program can sustain the trends and growth within the industry?

The technology we have today can increase the ability to identify genetic trends and capitalize on those benefits to ensure a quality product. The Red Navigator commercial DNA test is an innovation that gives commercial producers an insightful look into the genetic trends within the cow herd.

The Red Angus cow is the perfect foundation for commercial producers who want to add heterosis through crossbreeding to increase performance and efficiency.

Marketing Update: Now More Than Ever

It shows a tremendous value when utilized with the selection of replacement females. This test can rank females for performance, maternal and carcass traits within the contemporary groups. This helps to identify the animals that may lack particular genetic merit for certain traits. This information can then be used to aid in the selection process and help to select the correct herd sires to offset deficiencies in the genomic profiles.

With a shift in quantifiable cattle starting to take shape in the industry, commercial producers can use these tools to identify the best sources of genetics for their programs and create feeder cattle that can top the markets along with females that will generate more profit in the future.

We have seen steady growth in the cow base for the breed when we look at the numbers for the active cow inventory in our database. Over the last 11 years we have seen an

increase of 30,000 head and this number will continue the upward trend every year in future projections. This has been a result of the genetic trends increasing in every category during the same time period. These projections solidify the point that increasing the genetic quality of the Red Angus female is paramount.

Looking ahead, the breed has been placed in an attack position to gain a large market share in all segments in the industry. By producing and replicating better genetics on the commercial side, the Red Angus cow will solidify her place as the industry’s most-versatile female. This can be accomplished by utilizing genetic technologies to build upon quality cattle.

When we can more accurately predict the genetic outcomes for our commercial cow herd, the only consequence will be long term success in the marketplace. //

Value-Added Tag Prices Increase as of July 1, 2023

Due to increased material costs, prices for our value-added program tags have increased, effective July 1, 2023.

Please review the chart for the new pricing.

In the chart, we have indicated which tags are in-house that can be shipped within one to two business days, and which are custom-order tags and need to be processed through each respective tag company.

Please remember when ordering your tags that giving yourself some time will avoid any delays in receiving your program tags when you need them.

Please contact the value-added department at tags@redangus.org or 940-477-4593 for any questions or to enroll your calf crop and order tags. //

DATAMARS DATAMARS

Member Services Bulletin

A Fresh Start With the New Fiscal Year

by Kaitlyn Fulmer, REDSPro and Registry Specialist

The start of a new year is always refreshing, a time to set new goals and align with your purpose. One might think this can only be done on Jan. 1 as the new year is rung in, but it can be done any time a reset is needed.

For RAAA, it is always July 1, with the start of the new fiscal year. For me, this means I get to purchase a new planner for the office, my home and, of course, the cows and ranch activities. While thinking about the annual planner and scheduling dates, make sure to pull out the Total Herd Reporting calendar and write the deadlines down, along with the National Red Angus Convention that will be held Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado.

Membership dues are billed mid-July, along with the Spring Total Herd Reporting assessments. To stay in good standing and to fully participate at convention, make sure these invoices are paid in a timely manner.

New Registration Resources for THR Reporting

The registration department has been working on new resources for members to use for THR reporting. The first new resource is Red Angus Alley – a valuable service that offers a personalized, one-on-one meeting with a member of the registration staff, free of charge. These meetings are scheduled based on the member’s availability and can be used for any purpose that is relevant to their needs.

Whether it’s registering a new animal, transferring ownership or simply seeking advice on how to navigate THR reporting, Red Angus Alley provides a dedicated, knowledgeable representative to assist with any inquiries. This service is a great benefit for members who want to ensure their animals are properly registered and want to have access to professional advice and support. Some examples of topics covered in Red Angus Alley meetings are:

• Calf crop registration help

• Understanding the basics of THR reporting

• Using third-party applications with REDSPro (CowSense, CattleMax, etc.)

• Cleaning up herd inventory and catching up on registrations

• Learning how to use more advanced features in REDSPro

• New members registering animals for the first time

* Note: These are specific to registration, however we are happy to bring other Red Angus team members into the conversation to help you with your questions.

Schedule a meeting by going to: redangus.org > herd management > Red Angus Alley

To help us prepare for the dedicated time, please make sure to fill out our short questionnaire regarding your needs and wants for the scheduled time.

The other resource that is new within the department is the use of the Iorad tutorial platform. Iorad is a powerful software that helps RAAA staff create step-by-step guides and tutorials quickly and easily. This will replace the previous YouTube video tutorials. Iorad allows members to view tutorials as an interactive tutorial with click-by-click instructions, scrollable list, video, slideshow or as a PDF download. Tutorials are also available in more than 50 different languages. This platform will allow registration staff to keep tutorials in line with the constant updates that are being made to REDSPro. Iorad tutorials will be housed on the Red Angus website under Herd Management > How-To Guide.

Fee Increases

• Reactivation fees have increased to $50 within six months of inactivation and $100 for more than six months of inactivation. These new fees went into effect May 26, 2023.

• Total Herd Reporting fees have increased to $27.50 per active cow from the previous $20 per active cow, effective July 1, 2023.

• The transfer fee structure has changed to allow for transfers to be completed within 120 days of the date of sale at no cost, and $25 transfers after 120 days from the date of sale. This new structure is effective July 1, 2023.

To see our detailed fee sheet, visit RedAngus.org > herd management > offline forms > fee sheet.

DNA Reminders

Lab shipment days are Tuesday and Thursday.

The national office currently has testing supplies available for purchase. Please contact the DNA department at dna@ redangus.org or 940-387-3502, Ext. 8, for any questions or to place your order.

• Blood cards: $1/card

• Hair cards: $1/card

• TSU Box of 10: $30

• Applicators: $45

• TSU 96-well plate: $5

• FedEx Shipping for TSUs: $25-$30 (location dependent)

Remember, it is never too early to submit your DNA samples! Submit today to avoid the busy season rush. //

Breed Improvement Total Herd Reporting Benefits Producers

and EPD Quality

by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., Director of Breed Improvement

An important part of Total Herd Reporting is precise and accurate data submission. Reporting information on females that didn’t produce the best calves isn’t always the highest priority on the operation’s to-do list, especially if there are other females that raised the largest calf at weaning! However, making sure to report calf information on all females, as well as disposal codes for the cows within your herd inventory, is critical for THR.

Maintaining an up-to-date animal inventory where every female is accounted for annually is the basis for THR. A THR assessment for the 2023 year means that the producer will be reporting performance over the next 12 months. Additionally, a producer will also be recording any disposals from the previous year. During the next 12 months, producers will then register calves to the assessed females that are born or report the reason why a calf was not recorded (calf loss, death of dam, etc.). Ultimately, the goal is to know what is happening to the females in an operation’s herd.

Total Herd Reporting provides various benefits for cattle producers. Each record generated for every cow and calf is valuable information in the ability to calculate EPDs for low heritability traits such as heifer pregnancy and stayability. Also, THR allows for complete contemporary groups to be utilized for traits such as weaning weight, and even to account for sequential culling. An example of sequential culling is if a calf is weaned at a lighter weight, the animal may be culled before a yearling weight can be recorded. This results in more accurate EPDs, providing the most advantageous selection tools for utilization in both seedstock and commercial operations. Let’s dive into the benefits of THR.

Focusing on traits such as heifer pregnancy and stayability, let’s compare two females in a THR program and a traditional reporting program. Female A has four calves, each registered with RAAA. This female would be determined in both programs as a success for heifer pregnancy and stayability, as she had a calf reported each year.

Female B has four calves, the first is not registered with RAAA and the other three are registered.

In a traditional reporting program, Female B would not be considered a success, as her first calf was not reported. However, in a THR program, Female B’s data would be a success, as THR would necessitate reporting of the first calf in the database, thereby giving her a complete record. Thus, THR allows for producers to correctly identify those females who get bred every year and wean a calf, which is a crucial tool for selection towards increased female reproductive performance and longevity.

Furthermore, THR can provide more accurate information for performance traits. As THR requires weaning weights entered on entire calf crops, this maximizes the size of contemporary groups. Larger contemporary groups allow the genetic evaluation to better account for shared environments and management during the EPD calculations. Essentially, this means that any variation within phenotypes can be distinguished between being caused by genetic differences or differences in their production environment.

Additionally, if only reporting weaning weights on the top-performing animals in the herd, the average weaning weight of that selected group will be larger than the true average of the entire group. This means that those calves who out-perform the entire group, may not out-perform the selected group average, resulting in the superior animals not living up to the numbers shown in the database.

The importance of THR will continue to grow as maternal traits, or traits such as cow fertility and longevity, become more heavily emphasized within the beef industry. Without the use of THR, traits such as heifer pregnancy and stayability are practically impossible to develop into a useful selection tool. As producers, taking the initiative to accurately report as much information as possible can help to accelerate genetic progress and eventually, the bottom line of your operation’s goals. //

Elite Cows of the Big Sky – Working in Our Herds!

Y17 is the dam of Feddes Silver Bow B226, Feddes Conrad A208, Feddes Flathead C277 – all working in registered herds. She is also the dam of our pick of the 2016 heifer calves that sold in the Reds On Ice. We sold half-interest in an ET daughter out of C-T Reputation 0094 this spring for $15,000 at three months of age. Look for more matings of this prolific donor in the near future. MPPA 111

Beautiful, deep and powerful! Redemption x Conquest Donor Cow. She has volume and udder quality that are hard to come by. She produced one of our high sellers at the Feddes/C-T 2018 Bull Sale to Cross Canyon Ranch, MT. MPPA 100

We have one daughter currently in the donor pen, another sold in the Bet On Red Sale for a record $30,000. We sold half-interest in another daughter this spring for $10,000 at 3 months of age and one of her sons is a top contender for the best bull on the ranch this summer. We recently sold half-interest in this cow for $25,000 making her the top progeny producer and highest valued female on the ranch. MPPA 101

C-T Red Rock 5033 X New Direction

A beautiful cherry-red Red Rock daughter with a perfect cow look, extra capacity and structurally correct foot and leg set. MPPA 100. She has proven herself with one of this year’s high sellers to Diamond P Cattle, KY, and last year’s high sellers to Green Agra, MT. Call about embryo availability!

Feddes Red Angus/ C-T Red Angus

FEDDES LAKINA Y17 (#1423157)

C-T VERDALE 5011 (#3471490)

FEDDES BLOCKANA Y63-C31 (#3469586)

C-T BLOCKANA 8017 (#3948245)

Empowering Women to Ranch

American National CattleWomen program equips women to tackle ranch life

by Lisa Bryant, Director of Communications

The face of the American ranch is changing. By necessity, happenstance or changes in our cultural views, women are discovering that they can perform tasks historically done by men on the farm.

That trend is being reflected in our college programs as well. According to Data USA, females earn 79.2% of animal science degrees in the top five largest animal science programs. In U.S. and Canadian vet schools, women make up approximately 80% of the student population.

Ruth Coffey, American National CattleWomen president-elect and commercial Red Angus producer from Springer, Oklahoma, said that in 2018, a group of American National CattleWomen considered this trend and started brainstorming ways to empower women to take a larger role in ranch management and operations.

Coffey said ANCW leadership wanted to help women plan for the medicines they needed at branding, figure out how many employees they would need to get cattle worked, calculate for grazing and manage all things related to animal agriculture. Out of this discussion, the Women in Ranching

Education and Development program was born.

Usually held with ANCW regional meetings, WIRED covers the hottest industry issues while demonstrating subjects such as cattle handling, record keeping, marketing and legal matters. ANCW will host four WIRED events this year, with attendance ranging from 50 to 90 women.

“We wanted women to walk away feeling like they had information they could use when they went home,” she said.

“At the first one I went to, there were two ladies in their late seventies. Their father had just retired from the ranch at 90 and he turned the ranch over to the girls,” Coffey told.

“They’d never been allowed to give shots, castrate or run a calf through the chute. He’d done all this himself or had the cowboys do it. They had just been allowed to watch, and that was the first thing they wanted to do.”

Coffey said these two embody WIRED’s target audience. “These ladies just want to learn the newest, most science-based ways of doing things.”

She said some attendees work all the time on the ranch, but some have worked a full-time job most of their life and have now gotten to the place where they can do this. Others inherited a ranch and have never been given the opportunity before now.

At one WIRED event, Coffey asked a well-dressed lady why she attended – noting that she didn’t look like someone you would see chuteside.

The lady replied, “My dad was a doctor in New York, and he wanted to farm and ranch all of his life. He thought he would turn the ranch over to the boys. When he bought a ranch in the Houston area, he invited the boys down to show them the ranch. They all had professional jobs and looked at him and said, ‘I don’t think so!’

“However, his daughter said, ‘I want to do that.’ You will not believe what her professional career was! She was an opera singer. She loved the ranching life and said she wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Coffey said great sponsors make WIRED possible. “They believe in what we are doing, and they want to promote women in agriculture.”

Empowering Women to Ranch

Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D., a sponsor and meat scientist on the Merck Animal Health Value Chain & Consumer Affairs team, agrees wholeheartedly with WIRED’s mission. “We have increasingly more females entering into the daily activities of ranching. We want to make sure we’ve equipped them with the same tools, and they learn in a hands-on manner. We try to educate with the whys and hows of why we use products.

“One of the most important things I think participants should take away from this is that there are a lot of resources available. We love tradition in this industry, but sometimes we need to make sure we are keeping up-todate with new products and handling techniques because we’ve learned so much in the past five to 20 years,” Hodgen said.

The agenda varies at each location. “We try to look for things significant in that region,” said WIRED Program

Director Tammi Didlot, a Red Angus producer for the past 12 years from Moore, Oklahoma. “We always want to focus on and keep in the integrity of our program the safety of you, your cattle and your operation.”

Oklahoma CattleWomen President and beginning Red Angus commercial producer Cheyenne Sparks said they try to have as many female presenters as possible because it makes it more comfortable when you are learning from other women.

“We just learn better from each other,” she said. “It’s all going to be very centric to making us all feel confident in our abilities.”

Live at WIRED

On Saturday, May 6, cattlewomen from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas gathered at Payne Ranch outside Mustang, Oklahoma. Even a steamy 92-degree early summer day didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of 65

women ranging in age from 11 to 70plus years.

They may spend their weekdays as bankers, nurses, interior designers and genealogists, but on this day, each came together to learn more about the beef industry.

The morning kicked off with hands-on presentations from P&K Equipment, Merck Animal Health and Moly Manufacturing. The ladies learned about equipment safety, chuteside manners, implants, identification methods and vaccine handling.

Mid-day, participants moved down the road to the agritourism side of the Payne operation – Growing Paynes, a u-pick seasonal produce market. In addition to touring the site and learning about agritourism and consumer education, participants learned about animal nutrition, animal disease traceability and how personalities affect how you approach media.

Grace Baxter Cheyenne Sparks Jennie Hodgen Kelli Payne Tammi Didlot Ruth Coffey

Merck Animal Health Territory Manager Hope Harrington (left) explained how implants can provide a 20-to-1 return rate. She is shown showing Amy McKinney (right), Cushing, Oklahoma, how to properly use the gun to place the pellet into an ear.

Jon Mollhagen, owner of Moly Manufacturing, spoke on chute safety and efficient cattle handling. “When an animal is comfortable, it works and responds better.” To get good head control, start with body control. Cattle respond better if their head is kept lower when in the chute.

Empowering Women to Ranch

The women also toured female-owned Backyard Butchery, Oklahoma’s only mobile processing unit.

When the Payne family was asked to host the WIRED event, Kelli Payne jumped at the opportunity. “We can always learn from each other. With the low cow numbers we’ve had in the drought, sharing the diversification piece was important for these ladies,” she said.

The Payne family dove into agritourism to diversify their operation in 2010. Payne said it’s an excellent way to tell beef’s story when customers come for produce. “We can certainly begin the conversation because they see our cattle running behind it.”

Payne is not new to breaking barriers for women. She was the first woman to be named president of the Oklahoma National Stockyards. She advises women who are trying to get more involved in the beef industry to remember everything is what you make it.

She said she hoped the women left the event inspired. “I want them to know that you’re not always successful overnight. You’ve got to work hard, but if we can do it, they can do it too.”

Amy McKinney, Cushing, Oklahoma, is a pharmacist by day, but she and her husband are building a herd using two

Red Angus bulls they recently purchased. They are selling beef locally, but efficiency is a factor with a job, a young family and a farm.

She said the equipment demonstration helped her learn how to easily connect and disconnect different implements for the tractors that she has sometimes struggled with on her own ranch.

“When you have a corporate job and then you have this, there’s only so many minutes in a day so the quicker and more efficient you can get, the better your operation is.”

Grace Baxter, an Oklahoma State Collegiate Cattlewoman from Dripping Springs, Texas, attended to make valuable connections with other cattlewomen from across the country. “Those opportunities you get to connect with individuals in the industry are going to help elevate you to a status that you want to be at after graduation.”

Besides the contacts she made, Baxter is returning home with new knowledge and inspiration. “The biggest thing I’ve learned today is to make the best with the resources you’ve been given.”

She added, “WIRED is a great learning opportunity and it’s at a discount-

ed rate for college students. It’s an affordable option to get high-quality leadership experience and real-world hands-on learning.”

The Measure of Success

Didlot said when she reads the evaluations at the end and 100% of participants say they would come again, she realizes the impact of the program. “When you get that, you can tell yourself, ‘Mic drop – we’re good.’ That’s the icing on the cake.”

She shared that a Nebraska feedyard manager recently sent a group of ladies that worked for him to WIRED for hands-on training that helped them obtain their Beef Quality Assurance certification. “They gained so much from it and their energy and excitement told me, ‘Check, we’ve fulfilled our goal.’”

ANCW leaders share a commitment to keep this program going and growing. Going forward, Coffey said they are looking to evolve the program to include junior high and high school students around handling and safety measures, plus a transitional program that helps family members hand down the ranch to the next generation.

If you would like to find out more information about future WIRED events or other American National CattleWomen programs, visit ANCW.org. //

ANCW Region IV Director Ddee Haynes (left), Hydro, Oklahoma, and WIRED Program Director Jill Ginn (right), Granbury, Texas, discussed tags and EIDs, as well as DNA testing and TSU sampling. The duo explained that having more information will add value to your cattle.

Ddee Haynes, Multimin Technical Sales Representative, explained how minerals aid in reproduction, fertility, vaccination success and immunity. She explained that a good mineral program can shorten calving season, increase calf uniformity and add pounds at weaning.

Bertz, Mitchell and Woodruff Leave Their Mark on RAAA Marketing

by Katie Martin, Assistant Director of Communications

The Red Angus Association of America recently said goodbye to three valuable members of its commercial marketing team. Harold Bertz, Chessie Mitchell and Nolan Woodruff have moved on from Red Angus to pursue other career opportunities. Each made his or her own unique contributions to the Association and the breed during their time with RAAA.

Harold Bertz joined the RAAA staff in 2014 as the director of business development. He served as an instrumental member of the commercial marketing department, becoming director of commercial marketing in early 2018. During his tenure on the marketing team, RAAA’s value-added options expanded significantly and now include Premium Red Baldy, American Red and Red Choice. He accomplished much in terms of strengthening the FCCP and Allied Access programs and building a strong team in the field. Bertz was intuitive and keen at spotting talent. Under his leadership, the commercial marketing team grew to its largest staff in history.

Bertz was a highly adaptable team player, willing to step up to the plate when the need arose. A strong proponent of creating greater pull-through demand for Red Angus cattle, he recently spent significant time communicating with feeders and packers to open doors for Red Angus cattle to be accepted into more branded beef programs. He worked diligently on the important change to the Red Angus Live Animal Specification with the USDA, which allowed Red Angus cattle to be included in Angus-labeled branded beef programs at the brand owner’s request.

Bertz’s experience as an agriculture education instructor made him a strong mentor for his colleagues. He continuously studied agriculture market trends and industry news, and encouraged his team to do the same. He knew no stranger, and quickly became a trusted confidant for Red Angus seedstock and commercial producers across the country. His deep knowledge of the cattle industry and all things agriculture made him a trusted source of information to all who knew him.

“Harold’s support and encouragement has been very valuable to us,” said Don and Cindy Sitz of Sitz Ranch, LLC in Drewsey, Oregon. “We always enjoyed visiting with him about the cattle market. It’s been a pleasure working with Harold, and we wish him the best on his new job!”

Bertz and his wife, Melisa, live in Mayview, Missouri. They have two adult children, Molly and August. Bertz’s family also deserves recognition for their contributions to RAAA, as they sacrificed much time with him while he spent countless nights away from home over his nine-year tenure. Bertz transitioned to his new role as chief operating officer of the American Royal in early May.

“Harold earned the respect of all of those he worked with,” said Tom Brink, RAAA CEO. “The Red Angus breed is stronger today and better positioned in the beef industry because of Harold’s tireless work.”

Chessie Mitchell began her career with RAAA in 2014 as a marketing intern, while attending Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She served Red Angus in many capacities in the years that followed, becoming the assistant director of value-added programs in 2021.

Chessie Mitchell Harold Bertz Nolan Woodruff

Bertz, Mitchell and Woodruff Leave Their Mark on RAAA Marketing

For all that Mitchell did for the marketing department, her willingness to step up to any task led her to contribute to nearly every department during her tenure at RAAA. She worked in communications, member services and as an IT support professional. Mitchell also served as RAAA show coordinator, Buckle & Banner editor and ran the production of the annual National Red Angus Convention. She saw RAAA through many transitional periods, including the move of the national headquarters from Denton, Texas, to Commerce City, Colorado.

Brink is very thankful for Mitchell’s tireless work and said, “Chessie deserves high praise for the work she did at RAAA during the past nine years. She earned the admiration of everyone she worked with and was a go-to person for many on the RAAA staff across a wide range of topics. She proved over and over that she is super smart, super caring and tremendously loyal to the breed, the organization and its people.”

On Mitchell’s watch, FCCP and Allied Access enrollments achieved record highs. Her unparalleled attention to detail helped her lead RAAA through many successful USDA audits. She navigated the tag supply challenges that came with COVID-19 professionally, while always keeping the customer in mind. Mitchell took on the massive task of bringing tag shipments in-house to ensure that customers would always receive their shipments in a timely manner.

Mitchell was a forward thinker, open to incorporating new technologies to better serve commercial producers. RAAA’s value-added department incorporated timely enhancements under Mitchell’s direction. In 2019, Mitchell led the push for producers to have the option to purchase stand-alone EID tags. Mitchell was a great listener, and the request from many customers for additional value-added options sparked Mitchell’s idea of forming a partnership with IMI Global in 2021.

“Chessie did a wonderful job representing the Red Angus Association and producers of the RAAA,” said Mindi Birkeland, audit team and regional manager for IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc.

“She understood the opportunities and challenges Red Angus beef producers were faced with daily, and always worked diligently to find ways to add value to their operations. I had the opportunity to work closely with Chessie and she was always responsive and happy to assist however she could. In many ways, the partnership between IMI Global and Red Angus was fostered by Chessie, and she has been a foundational part of the success of the Red Angus verification programs.”

Mitchell left the RAAA marketing department in a stronger position in many regards. She managed the marketing department’s email marketing services, as well as the Stock-

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Bertz, Mitchell and Woodruff Leave Their Mark on RAAA Marketing yard page, which became the most-visited page on the RAAA website under her management.

Mitchell resides in Justin, Texas, with her husband, Travis, and sons Callaway and McKray. She is now the director of marketing for Paris Farm & Ranch, Big Country Farm Center, Farm Country, Inc., Pittsburg Tractor and Alba Tractor – a multi-location tractor and farm supply dealership servicing northeast Texas.

Nolan Woodruff, originally from Ventura, California, began his career at RAAA in January 2018 after graduating from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in animal science. He worked for seven months in RAAA’s registration department before joining the commercial marketing team as a commercial marketing specialist. Woodruff was good humored and known as the office prankster.

His experience in the registration department and time spent working from the RAAA headquarters provided a unique perspective that made him a great resource for producers with questions that bridged multiple RAAA departments.

“Nolan will be remembered for his ever-present smile, keen eye for cattle and the wide-brimmed hats he wore daily,” Brink said. “He’s one of those positive-personality people who exhibits a ‘can do’ thought process in all situations.”

Woodruff traveled thousands of miles on behalf of Red Angus, actively marketing RAAA programs and working with breeders and commercial ranchers. Woodruff’s wide smile became a staple representation of Red Angus at bull sales, video auctions and other beef industry events. He was instrumental in getting the Red Choice program off the ground and oversaw the distribution of RAAA’s coveted Grid Master awards.

“Nolan was great to work with on the Grid Master award,” said Troy Olson of Poison Creek Ranch in Salmon, Idaho. “He always reached out in a timely manner to request data and I enjoyed visiting with him about cattle.”

Woodruff and his wife, Kelly, currently reside in Wheatland, Wyoming, with their infant daughter, Riata. Woodruff offered the following thoughts as part of his resignation letter, “After much consideration, I have decided to accept a position with a State of Wyoming Fire Department at the Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center which will allow me to be home more with my growing family, as well as run our own herd of cattle.”

The RAAA would like to thank Bertz, Mitchell and Woodruff for their years of service to the Red Angus breed. Their expertise, work ethic and camaraderie will be greatly missed. We wish them well on their future endeavors and will be forever grateful for their contributions to the breed. //

RED ANGUS • RED SIMMENTAL • RED SIMANGUS™

New Leadership Named in Red Angus Communications

The Red Angus Association of America has announced two internal promotions within its communications department. Lisa Bryant, Ada, Oklahoma, has been named RAAA director of communications while Katie Martin, Torrington, Wyoming, has transitioned into the role of assistant director of communications.

Bryant, whose farming and ranching roots trace at least seven generations deep, brings a wealth of marketing and communications experience to the team. She has owned Cowboy Connection Designs & Communications, a full-service agency specializing in the agriculture industry for 24 years. She has worked with more than 140 clients including several breed associations, industry checkoffs, ag groups and individual ranches.

Bryant has been a part-time contractor with RAAA for two years.

“The Red Angus breed has so much going for it with its value-added programs for commercial producers, industry-leading females and the quality breeders behind the cattle who are constantly striving to improve the end product. It’s exciting to be a part of a breed that is at the forefront of changing the beef industry for the better,

and I hope to bring more widespread focus and industry awareness to those qualities in this role,” said Bryant.

The Oklahoma State University animal science and ag communications grad uate has been actively involved in the Livestock Publications Council and the OSU Animal Science Alumni Asso ciation, serving both organizations as president and director.

Bryant lives on her family farm in south central Oklahoma where she helps manage a diversified operation consisting of commercial cow-calf and Boer goat herds, pecans, hay and a retail pecan farm store.

Martin transitioned into the new position in communications from seven years of experience with RAAA. An integral member of the RAAA commercial marketing team since 2016, Martin most recently served as the assistant director of field services. She played a key role in the growth of RAAA’s value-added programs, and developed RAAA’s bull and female price database, which is second to none in the beef industry.

“Katie brings deep knowledge of the breed and cattle industry, along with solid writing and presentation skills

Affiliate Grant Program Now Accepting Proposals

RAAA strives to share the positive attributes of the Red Angus breed with commercial cattle producers from coast to coast. The extensive network of state affiliates allows the Association to reach a much broader network of commercial producers.

Through the Affiliate Grant Program, RAAA provides affiliates with funding to supplement the promotional efforts of the Association through their own creative venues.

Red Angus affiliate associations may now apply for matching dollars to promote the Red Angus breed to commercial producers in their areas.

Projects should be completed with receipts submitted by June 30, 2024, and will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are reviewed on ad hoc/case-by-case basis.

Programs should focus on promoting the Red Angus breed to

Celebrating over 100 years as a fifth generation family owned and operated farm.

Raising nearly 2,000 acres of hay & grain crops.

Producing animals that are balanced by combining the best of performance, maternal, and phenotype.

Through purchasing exceptional females and utilizing select embryo matings we are aiming to produce nothing but the best.

Be A Leader

by Mitchell VanderWal, JRA Board

Have you ever met Joe? You may be asking yourself, “Who is Joe?”

Well, let me tell you a little story about my good friend, Joe. Nearly 15 years ago, I met Joe. Upon meeting him, I learned about Joe and how he has autism. Sure, I could tell that he was different from me, but it was not because of how he talked, walked or carried himself into the first day of kindergarten that made him different, it was his smile.

No matter who he was with, Joe had a smile on his face that stretched so wide, that one would have thought he had just won the lottery. Whenever I felt down in the dumps, Joe would magically appear with his arms outstretched and his smile wide. He would wrap his big arms around me and squeeze until I couldn’t breathe any longer. That warm hug and smile remained constant throughout middle school and into high school.

Over time, my classmates and I realized that Joe played a much bigger role in all our lives than we originally realized. Sure, he was our friend, our classmate and our biggest supporter, but most importantly, he was our leader. Joe led us with his character. He set an example for the rest of us as to how to act and behave. He taught us to be respectful, hold the door for our peers and how to be a good person.

Without my time with Joe, I would be a much different person. Joe was the reason we grew in respect for one another by teaching. He taught us the value of seeing everyone as equals and making everyone feel comfortable in just being ourselves. Joe led by example and boy, did he set a good one for me and my classmates.

In all honesty, I am far from being the person that Joe taught me how to be. I often forget to listen to my neighbor, make

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Joe and Mitchell

them feel appreciated and offer a smile in the toughest of predicaments.

That being said, I challenge all readers to think about this story. Learn from people like Joe and the example that he sets. He was not worried about drama, nor was he concerned about holding grudges over past situations. Joe simply wanted to talk about cows, combine harvesters and scissor lifts, and make his peers feel welcomed and appreciated. Joe loves people, and that is why we love Joe.

For me, the people were the reason I joined the Junior Red Angus Association. At my first Round-Up, I quickly realized that talking about cows was just an added benefit of Red Angus events. The collaboration and fellowship of people who had the same interest as I do fueled my passion for this organization.

By the time this article is published, my service as a board director for JRA will have ended. Two terms on the board and a lifetime of memories later, I hope what I have learned might be able to better the youth of this organization’s future. I hope that the time spent following me will prepare all youth for their future as industry leaders.

I am eager to see where Red Angus youth find themselves down the road, and hope they carry the tradition of the JRA further down the trail for years to come.

To all readers, I hope this small piece of my friend Joe’s story will remind you to work towards being the humble leader who sets a strong example for those who follow you. The most eager of followers become the greatest of leaders. //

Emma Ahrendsen, Iowa • jraemma@gmail.com

Peri Andras, Illinois • jraperi17@gmail.com

Leah Evans, Iowa • jraleah1@gmail.com

Natalie Evans, Illinois • jranatalie@gmail.com

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Sept. 14-15 – Elevate Collegiate Conference, Denver, CO

Nov. 18-19 – Young Stockman Program, Lincoln, NE

June 9-14 – Red Angus Youth Expo, Chickasha, OK

Cameron Ison, Kentucky • jracameron1@gmail.com

Mitchell VanderWal, South Dakota • jramitchell1@gmail.com

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What’s (Ag)Next for Beef Industry Sustainability?

by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Editor

Over the past several decades, some of the most meaningful changes in the beef industry have been products of research and innovation. EPDs, which were first published for cattle in the early 1980s, were borne out of the necessity for faster genetic advancement and more informed breeding management decisions. While initially there were skeptics, most producers today would admit their adoption has had an overall positive impact on the beef industry.

Similarly, embryo transfer significantly elevated the potential for herd improvement through increased access to superior genetics for cattle producers of all herd sizes. These two developments in genetic improvement would not have happened without sound research and innovative thinkers to utilize data in an applied way to the cattle industry.

By the same token, Colorado State University has a rich history in animal science, rooted in research and innovation, which has provided the perfect setting for AgNext, a modern hub for sustainability solutions for animal agriculture.

Founded in 2020 as the Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, Colorado State University brought Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., on board to lead the research body in late 2021. One of her first actions was to change the name from the CSU-SLSC to AgNext, followed by the creation of the Industry Innovation Group, which created the mission, vision and focus areas for the organization and plays an active role in guiding the organization through challenges, research ideas and stakeholder discussions.

Steve Wooten, owner of Beatty Canyon Ranch, past recipient of the Environmental Stewardship Award and commercial Red Angus producer, sits on the Industry Innovation Group and said he has fully supported the idea since it’s inception.

“AgNext is impactful because of the people, the breadth and scope of the trials and the reputation of Colorado State University,” he said. “As a producer, I need quality information about what management I can influence so our operation is more environmentally positive, our cattle are more efficient and we stand a chance of being profitable.”

AgNext serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners and researchers to come together to identify real-time solutions for sustainability in animal agriculture and was borne out of the need to solve “wicked problems.”

Stackhouse-Lawson defined a “wicked problem” as one that doesn’t have a single right answer, due to trade-offs in management systems.

AgNext was borne out of the need to meet stakeholder and supply chain challenges as sustainability has become a decision-making factor for consumers.

Kim StackhouseLawson, Ph.D.

Steve Wooten

What’s (Ag)Next for Beef Industry Sustainability?

“It’s very unlikely that we see improvements in every aspect when we are working on solutions. We hope to see improvements in some areas while other are maintained or have a lessened impact,” explained Stackhouse-Lawson. “It’s important to remember that sustainability solutions are not just scientific, they also have an emotional element – and should also include social, animal well-being, consumer, environmental and marketing solutions because sustainability is not black and white,” she added.

To solve such problems, AgNext brings together a talented and robust team of feedlot and dairy specialists, economists, nutritionists, veterinarians, communicators, undergraduate and graduate students. A team of this kind is uncommon in an academic setting and Stackhouse-Lawson attested that the diversity of the group plays a large part in its success in finding sustainable solutions in animal agriculture.

“Each member of our team has a 50% engagement component to their appointment, which is different than outreach or education,” said Stackhouse-Lawson. “At AgNext, we want to develop a culture where we ideate, innovate and learn together via two-way learning. Those faculty members with a large engagement component build in time to go to operations and understand the challenges that producers face. This connects the supply chain to all aspects of the university.”

AgNext focuses on the intersection of science and emotion, as sustainability solutions are not just scientific, they also have social, animal well-being, consumer and environmental components.

Stakeholders have challenged AgNext and its members to focus on problems 5 to 10 years down the road, even though, historically, sustainability has looked backwards. For example, instead of evaluating how outcomes have shifted due to changes in strategies in areas such as reproduction, researchers at AgNext look towards future pain points in the supply chain and are willing to transparently seek solutions to those issues. According to Stackhouse-Lawson, researchers and stakeholders must be willing to fail fast and fail transparently to achieve such goals.

What’s (Ag)Next for Beef Industry Sustainability?

“We have to develop a culture where technical people are comfortable failing, which is historically uncomfortable. However, we also must develop trust in the industry which is why we need to fail fast 98% of the time, so we can get to the solution, the 2%, quickly,” said Stackhouse-Lawson.

“Additionally, we need to fail transparently because that’s how engagement works. The public and our trusted partners need to see the ‘work, fail and succeed’ process on display. That is what our stakeholders told us they wanted.”

Seeking answers to complex problems in the beef supply chain is well underway at AgNext. Previously conducted research by USDA-ARS uncovered performance differences between genetically similar groups of cattle that were grazed in the same pastures but were sourced from different origins. AgNext is partnering on research in Nunn, Colorado, to also assess methane production to investigate origin-based differences and relationships to performance between three groups of steers: a locally sourced group, a group from the Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, and a third group from the CSU Rouse Ranch in Wyoming.

According to Stackhouse-Lawson, one possible outcome from this research may be that sourcing feeder cattle locally may be an actual climate smart practice, which would most

certainly have striking implications for the feeding sector of the beef industry.

Once a solution is identified, it’s a matter of scaling the innovation to promote profitable industries that support vibrant human and animal communities.

“The key for us is finding the balance between what stakeholders are asking for and finding both financial and research partners to execute problem solving,” offered Stack-

Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., director of AgNext at Colorado State University, leads a team of researchers to identify real-time solutions for some of animal agriculture’s toughest problems.

What’s (Ag)Next for Beef Industry Sustainability?

house-Lawson. “Many of the grants available for research work don’t align with the challenges that producers are facing, so that’s a hill we have to climb.”

Success, as with sustainability, is not black and white but Stackhouse-Lawson attested that the strong relationships that AgNext has with producers, retailers and industry stakeholders, and the support the organization receives, ultimately contribute to successful discoveries and solutions for challenges presented to supply chain sustainability.

One such successful discovery is the development and publication of the 2023 beef lifecycle assessment, completed by a team of researchers including AgNext faculty member Greg Thoma, Ph.D. The lifecycle assessment comprises all facets of the beef supply chain, from “cradle to grave,” and provides a baseline for evaluating mitigation strategies and measuring future improvements in sustainability for the U.S. beef industry. 1

A previously developed lifecycle, published by the Beef Checkoff in 2016 and based on data from 2011-2015, had been used by stakeholders, industry associations, NGOs, producers and advocates to promote the positive attributes of beef production and the associated improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability during that time period. This newly released 2023 LCA provides data

and insight to allow the continued advocacy for beef industry sustainability to supply chain partners, policymakers and stakeholders.

The future looks bright for beef sustainability, from both research and innovation standpoints according to Stackhouse-Lawson.

“We know for sure what sustainability is, we are working on developing solutions that are scalable and we have a team at AgNext that has a lot of passion and pride in their work. Ultimately, we know we can meet our stakeholder goals through the combination of all these factors.”

Wooten added that producers can support AgNext by putting into action the credible results and recommendations that come from those trials and solutions.

“Don’t let quality results or information from this valuable and relevant research go unutilized and therefore negate continuous improvement within the beef value chain. As with other management changes, feedback will be critical for the teams to utilize in building long-term assessments.”

1 Putman, et al. 2023. A comprehensive environmental assessment of beef production and consumption in the United States. Journal of Cleaner Production. 402: 136766. //

Red Angus Scholarship Winners Announced

by Katie Martin, RAAA Assistant Director of Communications

Through the support of the Red Angus Foundation Inc., the Red Angus Association of America is pleased to award college scholarships to JRA members who are active in the Association, their communities and the beef industry.

Recipients completed an extensive application and interview process, and have proven their communications skills, professionalism and potential for leadership. Each scholarship recipient plans to attend either a two-year college or four-year university in the coming year.

The following five JRA members will receive a $1,000 college scholarship.

Brooke Calteaux is the daughter of Brian and Annette Calteaux of Winona, Minnesota, and graduate of Winona Senior High School. She plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to major in agricultural education with a minor in agribusiness. As a member of the Happy Hart 4-H Club, she is currently the president and has held other offices. Additionally, she is the president of the Winona County 4-H Federation and serves on the Minnesota State Fair Beef Committee. Calteaux is also very active in FFA where she served as secretary. Calteaux’s passion is Red Angus, and in addition to being the Minnesota Junior Red Angus president, she is also the Minnesota Junior Red Angus breed ambassador. She is looking forward to the next chapter in her life, educating tomorrow’s consumers and expanding her knowledge in the industry.

Natalie Evans is the daughter of Sean and Amy Evans of Jacksonville, Illinois. She is studying pre-veterinary medicine at Murray State University. Currently,

she is employed at MSU’s swine farm and is involved in the Swine Club, Block and Bridle and the Pre-Vet/Vet Tech Clubs. She has the ambition to go to veterinary school and work in large animal medicine. Evans enjoys showing Red Angus at the national, state and local levels. Her interest in large animal medicine was first sparked when she began showing Red Angus seven years ago. She is forever grateful that the Red Angus breed introduced her to her passion, and encouraged her to network with other breeders and learn more about the beef industry.

Morley Griffith, daughter of Matt and Twana Griffith, grew up on a small cow-calf operation in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and has been exhibiting cattle since the age of 5. She has won various national titles throughout her tenure in the junior livestock program. While she is proud of her success in the show ring, she is most proud of the relationships she has built and how she has grown as a cattle woman. Griffith has taught workshops on beef byproducts, herdsmanship and the beef supply chain across the country. She recently won the state 4-H beef record book award. She has a passion for advocating for the beef industry and is the current Oklahoma Cattlewoman’s Beef Advocacy Champion. Griffith plans to attend Oklahoma State University and double major in agriculture leadership and strategic communications. Griffith credits her passion and drive to the cattle industry that has blessed her so much.

Brett Sartin of Strafford, Missouri, is a 2023 graduate of Fair Grove High School. Sartin is the son of Clint and Veronica Sartin. He is a third-generation cattle farmer from southwest

Missouri who has been active in various agriculture related organizations. He has served on the board of the Missouri Junior Red Angus Association and Fair Grove’s FFA Chapter. He has been successful in show rings across the Midwest, twice winning reserve champion steer at the national level. Sartin is seeking an agribusiness degree and looking forward to enhancing his family’s farming, real estate and construction operations while keeping their rich traditions in agriculture alive.

Calley Stubbs of Sharon Springs, Kansas, is the daughter of Becky and Darrell Vandike and Adam and Jill Stubbs. Stubbs is currently attending Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, where she is a member of the livestock judging team. She is also involved in Collegiate Farm Bureau and serves as the vice president for the North American Junior Red Angus Event junior board. Stubbs hopes to become a ruminant nutritionist and keep developing her herd of Red Angus cattle.

RAAA is also pleased to announce the recipient of the $500 Dee Sonstegard Memorial Scholarship.

Zachary Griffeth of Marietta, Oklahoma, is a graduated from Turner High School and is the son of Kelley and Anne Kimmey. He plans to attend Oklahoma State University to pursue an animal science degree with a ranching operations emphasis. Griffeth has been an active member of the Red Angus breed since he was 8, and plans to return to Love County to join his parents in the ranching operations.

Congratulations to these winners! //

Natalie Evans Brooke Calteaux

Brett Sartin

Morley Griffith Zachary Griffeth Calley Stubbs

Near Term Outlook is Much Improved

by Nate Smith, General Manager, Top Dollar Angus, Inc.

In the last two years, we have seen four major records set – three of which affect our beef industry in a big way: 1) the quickest interest hikes in decades, 2) the lowest beef cow inventory in 61 years, 3) the highest fed cattle prices ever recorded and 4) one of the worst droughts in memory finally easing up. What a wild ride! It was a slugfest the past few years in the beef industry, but if we pick apart where we are now, the future looks bright.

Inflation and interest rates affect all of us, from the cow-calf producer to our end customers at the grocery store. Let’s start there. Luckily, the beef market was able to thread this needle well. The industry had a large volume of harvest-ready cattle standing in feedyards when the worst of the grocery inflation hit, thus retail beef sales stayed strong.

Now, as we move into shorter beef supplies, we may again get lucky. Interest rates leveling out may give consumers the breathing room to buy more steaks to grill this summer.

We definitely do not want to look through rose-colored glasses; there are still hurdles to clear. Many of us are starting to realize that operating loan interest rates are nearly double what they had been. While that may be daunting, older beef producers had experience with such challenges during the 1980s. Fortunately, one of the oth-

er aforementioned records offset that challenge: record high cattle prices.

It’s crazy to think that last summer feedyards were fighting heavy carcass discounts and extra days on feed –today it’s the opposite. Presently, the hard decision they are making is to forego extra carcass pounds in favor of high selling prices now and more immediate dollars in their pockets.

Cattle feeding success is working its way down to those of us that market calves for a living. As with every market there will be swings up and down. However, it appears a new threshold has been reached. This new threshold could help alleviate the inflation troubles mentioned earlier.

Looking at the drought monitor weekly over the last two years has been a habit of mine. Watching the cherry red of the “extreme drought” area expand, most every producer, it seems, said the recent drought was one of the worst in history. These conversations included talk of having to reduce their cow herds, and there were indeed a significant number of mature beef cows liquidated across the country. In fact, so many cows were sold that earlier this year, USDA inventory counts showed the lowest beef cow population since 1961.

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spot ahead. The cows that remain are younger with better genetics making for a more efficient cow herd moving forward. Producers that were able to hang on have the advantage of the drought easing with an El Niño weather pattern emerging. Feed grain supplies for this fall appear to be building. We aren’t out of the woods yet, but things are looking up for the industry.

My claim is not to be a market expert or soothsayer, and a single event can always change market direction. Ups and downs will still happen. However, as a glass-half-full industry member, the outlook appears bright.

As always, I enjoy any conversation surrounding our industry, so reach out anytime! //

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The Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation will host its annual auction fundraiser headlined with the popular Pick-of-the-Herd donated this year by Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus of Powers Lake, North Dakota.

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Cattle producers from across the nation plan to gather at the 70th annual National Red Angus Convention Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado. The three-day event will consist of keynote speakers, educational workshops, the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and plenty of fellowship.

Keynote speakers featured during the convention will discuss trending topics in the agriculture industry. From the trajectory of the animal protein industry to mental health, each speaker brings a fresh perspective to the current state of the industry.

The convention will kick off Wednesday with the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, which is open to the public, but registration is requested for meal planning. The various sessions aim to help beef producers strengthen and improve profitability of their operations. This year’s sessions will focus on

“Recovery After Drought.”

The lineup of speakers and panelists includes various influential and highly knowledgeable industry leaders who are prepared to provide cattle producers of all breeds a wealth of knowledge regarding nutrition, value-added opportunities, sustainability and more.

Wyoming farmer, author and past radio host Ron Rabou will kick off Thursday’s agenda. Rabou’s certified organic operation was recently recognized as one of three national finalists for Farm Journal’s Top Producer of the Year. Rabou speaks nationwide on different topics involving agriculture and family farm transition. His newest book, “Make Your OWN Way,” shares his personal story of breaking the mold and creating independence in American agriculture.

Todd Nash and Allison Myers, Ph.D., will provide the keynote address on Friday, Sept. 15. For years, Nash has been an active advocate in the Oregon state legislature – helping to shape policies within farming, timber, ranching and natural resource issues. Most recently, he has worked with a bipartisan coalition to pass a bill that would fund a 24/7 suicide crisis line for farmers and ranchers.

As the Oregon State University associate dean for Extension and engagement of public health and human sciences, Myers works with partners to promote community health across topics ranging from tobacco prevention to food environments, promoting

mental health and preventing deaths of despair from overdose and suicide.

The convention will conclude with keynote speaker Janette Barnard. Barnard is passionate about the intersection of animal agriculture and innovation. She writes Prime Future, a weekly newsletter for innovators in livestock, meat and dairy. She draws from her background working for Elanco, Cargill and McDonald’s Global Supply Chain. She is on the Ventures team at Merck Animal Health.

Along with the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and general convention sessions, a unique opportunity is available for college students. The Elevate Collegiate Leadership Conference will be held Sept. 14-15. This engaging professional development experience will help students gain necessary skills to succeed in a professional environment.

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The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 13, during the National Red Angus Convention in Denver, Colorado. The event will offer beef producers of all breeds an opportunity to gain tools and knowledge to strengthen their operations.

This year’s symposium will focus on “Recovery After Drought” and provide discussion around nutrition, valueadded opportunities and sustainability. Award-winning multimedia farm broadcaster Lane Nordlund will emcee the educational event.

“We are excited to offer this free program to cattle producers during the National Red Angus Convention,” said Rachael Oliver, RAAA commercial marketing specialist. “Such a large part of the country has been impacted by weather events in the past few years and that takes a toll on the cow herd. This year’s program will provide practical and sound advice to rebuild your herd’s health, nutrition and market value after the distress of recent years.”

The symposium will kick off with a keynote address about increasing production efficiency from Rick Funston, Ph.D., University of Nebraska professor and reproductive physiologist. The topic of leveraging sustainability and value-added programs will be addressed by Doug Stanton, senior vice president of sales and business development for Where Food Comes From Inc.

Nutrition will be discussed by a panel including John Paterson, Ph.D., Multimin consultant and retired animal science professor and beef Extension specialist at Montana State University, and Brian Fieser, Ph.D., nutrition support specialist for ADM Animal Nutrition.

Jordan Shockley, Ph.D., associate Extension professor and farm management specialist at the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics, will explain carbon credits. For the past two years, Shockley’s focus has been carbon markets in the U.S. and the opportunities they provide to crop and livestock producers.

Chad Martin, vice president of cattle procurement for Tyson Foods fresh meat division, will continue the discussion around carbon markets with a keynote titled, “Carbon Credit Updated for Value-Added Programs.”

The symposium will conclude with a producer panel including C.J. Blew, Red Angus producer from Hutchinson, Kansas, and first vice-chairman of the CHS board of directors; Ronny Pope, ranch manager of River Bend Ranch in Limon, Colorado; and Steve Wooten, owner and operator of Beatty Canyon Ranch, a multi-generational cow calf enterprise in southeast Colorado.

A trade show will be open throughout the day and will feature the latest in technology, research and products from vendors across the country.

During the event, a ladies’ symposium will feature a trip to the Molly Brown House Museum, the historic home of Titanic survivor and philanthropist, Margaret Tobin Brown.

The symposium will conclude with a social hour and convention kick-off dinner. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and lunch are open to cattle producers from all breed interests at no cost. However, registration is requested for accurate meal preparation.

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To help college students compete in a competitive job market, the Red Angus Association of America has established the Elevate Collegiate Leadership Conference. This educational event will be held in conjunction with the National Red Angus Convention, set for Sept. 14-15 in Denver, Colorado.

This engaging professional development experience, sponsored by the Red Angus Foundation Inc., will help students gain necessary skills to succeed in a professional environment. Students can expect to explore strengths-based development to recognize their potential, both personally and in teams. The topics and exercises are intended to help students excel in interviews, internships and a career.

ston, Iowa, will facilitate the conference. Down has experience in agriculture sales, agricultural education and professional development.

As owner and operator of Point One Development, a talent development consulting firm, she is passionate about helping organizations put people first through consulting, speaking, coaching and workshop facilitation. The former National FFA Organization vice president has spoken to more than 150,000 people in more than 45 states and across the globe.

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Registration for the Elevate Collegiate Leadership Conference is $200 and covers the participant’s registration and meals. Space is limited and lodging is not included; however, participants can be matched with others to share a room.

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The following RAAA members have expressed their desire to run for the board of directors.

Candidate for President Kyley DeVoe

Kyley DeVoe is seeking election to the position of President of the Red Angus Association of America.

DeVoe and his wife, Brenna, along with their daughters, Karlee and Kenedy, live on their family’s ranch, 3K Land & Cattle, in Justin, Texas.

3K Land & Cattle is a seedstock operation started in the early 1980s by Brenna’s parents, Wayne and Judy Kay Ferguson.

The DeVoes manage the daily operations of the ranch and maintain an intensive AI and embryo transfer breeding program, continually striving to produce top-end genetics.

DeVoe has been a very active member of the RAAA, as well as serving the Texas Red Angus Association Board for many years in various positions and committees.

On the national level, he has served on the Show and Sale, Promotions, Junior Activities and Awards Committees.

DeVoe served six years on the national board of directors and sat on the Executive Committee his final two years.

Currently, he is serving on the Strategic Planning and Affiliate Promotions Committees and, when submitting his nomination materials, stated, “It would be my honor to continue to serve the Red Angus breed and its members as the board president.”

Candidate for Region A - West Keith Hickle

Keith Hickle of Auburn, Washington, is seeking election for the Region A board seat.

Hickle is a first-generation rancher along with his wife, Brook, and three sons, Clay, Cole and Carson. He was born and raised on the Enumclaw plateau in western Washington, seated at the base of the Cascade Mountain range and Mt. Rainier. The area has a strong history in dairy farming, and that is where Hickle discovered his love of agriculture.

As a young man, he dreamed that agriculture would become the way of life for his future family. After meeting and marrying Brook, they began to piece together what would someday become Rocking Bar H Ranch. They began with a small group of commercial cows and in 2005 decided to transition into the purebred business.

The decision to make the change to the Red Angus breed was an easy one. There were no Red Angus cattle in the nearby area at that time; but today you will find Red Angus herds scattered all over western Washington, with Hickle being directly or indirectly involved in most of their startups. To say that Keith is sold out to the Red Angus breed would be an understatement.

The Hickles run 70 registered cows and market their yearling bulls in Montana each spring. They utilize AI and embryo transfer to continually develop and improve genetics. Like many in the Red Angus breed, they focus on the female, with a strong emphasis on feet and udders.

Being first-generation ranchers, Keith and Brook knew that diversification would be important for growth and success. They operate a custom farm-

ing business, hay business and have partnered with their oldest son, Clay, in a trucking company in recent years; each of these endeavors complement the cattle business. The Hickles said it’s a blessing to have each of their three boys working alongside them.

Locally, Hickle has served as a board member for Northwest Bible Church since 2008, holding positions as both treasurer and chairman. He also served a term on the Western States Red Angus Association board.

He is honored by this opportunity to serve RAAA members and represent the breed in a position of leadership.

Candidate for Area 4 – Southwest

Tony Ballinger

Tony Ballinger is seeking re-election to the director seat of Area 4 –Southwest.

Ballinger and his wife, Allison, have lived on her family’s third-generation-owned ranch in Morgan Mill, Texas, since they married in 1998. They started a commercial Red Angus herd in the late 90s, and through the years began focusing more on Red Angus genetics, which led to their now purebred herd as well as a highly Red Angus-influenced commercial herd and Cross B Cattle Company LLC.

Ballinger has worked in the feed industry since 1997 for MoorMans/ ADM. He served as president of Texas Red Angus Association for two years, as well as on the Lone Star Ag Credit board of directors. He is also a board member of the Morgan Mill ISD as well as the Morgan Mill Water Board.

Both Tony and Allison graduated from Tarleton State University, with Tony earning a master’s in animal science in 1997. Allison has a photography business she started in 2003 that fo-

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They have three children – Lane, Carson and Henley. Carson and Henley enjoy showing Red Angus heifers at the major shows and being very involved in all ranching aspects from feeding, breeding and learning about maintaining a registered herd.

The Ballinger family also raises performance and cow-bred Quarter Horses and have been a recognized breeder with AQHA since 1998. They prefer using horses for working cattle, and the kids enjoying showing them as well. Ballingers are members of RAAA, AAA, TRAA, TSCRA, NCBA and AQHA.

They have been blessed in so many ways to enjoy this lifestyle of raising the livestock they love along with their family and friends. Their motto is, “Proven, balanced genetics for the commercial cattlemen.”

Candidate for Area 7 – Northeast

Rob Hess

Rob Hess of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking re-election to the Board for Area 7 – Northeast.

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Hess own and operate Bow Creek Farm with their son, Levi, and daughter, Anna. The Hesses purchased their first Red Angus cattle in 2005. They expected the endeavor into the cowcalf operation to be a hobby or parttime experience. It wasn’t until 2010 that Hess recognized the potential to create a local beef brand dedicated to promoting the positive traits of the Red Angus breed.

In 2010, the Hesses began retailing beef. Shortly thereafter, they conducted a test with The Hotel Hershey, a four-star resort featuring four onsite

restaurants. The chefs were impressed with the consistent quality of Red Angus beef and the Hesses have now retained that business for several years, providing 40 animals annually.

They’ve since constructed an on-farm store, added additional restaurants and are a vendor at a local farmers market.

Bow Creek Farm focuses the majority of their time and resources on their seedstock and beef program which currently direct markets between 60 to 70 animals annually.

The Hesses decided that to be profitable in their geographic location, Red Angus had to be the cornerstone of their business.

Every decision at Bow Creek centers around Red Angus seedstock and beef. Bow Creek utilizes AI and ET to improve the quality of their breeding animals. They sell a small number of

registered bulls each year, some to local BQA certified breeders so calves can be sourced back for Bow Creek’s beef business.

The Hesses retain most seedstock-quality heifers to grow their herd.

Hess’ experience in communicating with beef procurement personnel, government agencies, PSU Extension and regularly working with the Pennsylvania Beef Council, as well as the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, will complement and bring diversity to the RAAA Board of Directors.

While he is committed to all current RAAA objectives and values, he feels there is an opportunity to increase demand for the breed in the Northeast by better understanding the consumer and continuing to qualify Red Angus cattle for additional branded beef programs.

The Meet the Candidates Forum is scheduled for 10:15 MDT on Thursday, Sept. 14 during the National Red Angus Convention. Area and regional caucus meetings and director elections will take place on Friday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. MDT with the presidential election at 2 p.m.

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Candidate for Area 9 - Midwest

Will Andras

Will Andras of Manchester, Illinois, is seeking the director position for Area 9-Midwest.

Will is a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, husband to Kim and dad to Peri (19) and Peyton (16).

Andras, along with his wife and parents, Steve and Theresa Andras, owns and operates Andras Stock Farm. Will represents the sixth generation of his family to raise registered cattle on the home farm in Manchester, Illinois.

The Andras family settled in Manchester in the 1830s. Although the family ran cattle on the Illinois prairie from the start, their purebred operation began in earnest in 1898, with registered Hereford cattle.

The Andras Hereford operation, known as Daylesford Farms, grew to prominence throughout the early decades of the 20th century. The family’s cattle were exhibited nationwide (traveling by rail), achieving success at notable shows like Fort Worth, Denver, Kansas City and Chicago.

In 1985, Will purchased his first Red Angus heifer from Rex and Joann James (Iowa). He soon became enamored with the Red Angus breed and its breeders, and the Andras Red Angus program was born.

In 1997, he graduated with an animal science degree from Oklahoma State University, where he was also awarded the Totusek Top-Hand Award. Andras Stock Farm has also received several awards, including 2006 Illinois Beef Association’s Seedstock Producer of the Year and 2023 Farm Family of the Year.

Andras Stock Farm has two production sales each year. Their bull sale is the first Saturday of April, and their fe-

male sale takes place the first Saturday of November. Although the program seeks to offer comprehensive genetics to their customers, the primary focus has always been on calving ease and maternal genetics. Their operation utilizes AI, ET, GE-EPDs, ultrasound and rigorous data collection. Andras Stock Farm also has a smaller, registered polled Hereford herd.

Currently, Andras serves on the Affiliate Promotions Committee for RAAA. He has also served as a member and chairman of the Breed Improvement Committee. As a college sophomore, he served as president of the Junior Red Angus Association of America. Other leadership positions include Farm Bureau (county board and State Young Leader Committee) and University of Illinois Extension Advisory Council. Andras also serves as an elder at Faith Bible Church, Springfield.

Candidate for Area 9 - Midwest Ryan Hoksbergen

Ryan Hoksbergen from Pella, Iowa, is seeking election for the director position in Area 9 - Midwest.

Hoksbergen grew up on a dairy farm, the oldest of six kids, wanting nothing more than to farm for the rest of his life. Many things changed when his parents divorced, including having a farm to return to after getting a diploma from Northeast Iowa Community College in dairy herd management.

After graduating, Hoksbergen and his

mother, Marlys, bought a farm and built an 80-cow dairy from the ground up. Shortly after they started milking, he met his beautiful wife, Jenny. They got married and had two kids, Kaleb and Laina.

Dairy was good to them, and they enjoyed it, but as they looked at the future and prayed for God’s will, they felt led to move into the beef industry. In 2017, they bought their first Red Angus cows to start working toward that vision and the creation of West Wind Red Angus.

In 2018, the Hoksbergens were hit by a F3 tornado, which in many ways was a blessing from God. One of those ways, is that it helped them get set up for retiring from the dairy industry and going all-in on Red Angus cattle. They set a goal of selling registered bulls and bred females to commercial cattlemen with a focus on high-quality genetics, as that has been a passion of Ryan’s since he was young.

Both Ryan and his mother enjoy working to move their cattle genetically forward with hopes of eventually moving the breed forward also.

As a board member, one of Hoksbergen’s goals would be to bring more profitability to all producers, but especially small producers so they can stay in business. He thinks some of the best producers are on the board and he would love to learn from them and serve the industry with them.

Ryan feels that his background gives him a unique perspective on the beef industry and would help him serve Red Angus members well. //

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CODY MAXWELL 4903 STILLWATER TRAIL FRISCO, TX 75034

N5 RANCH

JEN NIEMOTKA

10355 TEXAS HIGHWAY 154 S YANTIS, TX 75497

KOEN NORTON 474 TALL OAK ROAD HOOKS, TX 75561

CAULEY PARTEN 1605 AVENUE G ABERNATHY, TX 79311

EMMA PETERS

20203 SEQUOIA TRACE

SPRING, TX 77379

RAE RANCH

TIM RAE 701 CHERRY LANE SPRINGTOWN, TX 76082

DOUBLE R CATTLE RANCH LLC

RUSS SCHUBERT

8424 HIDDEN SPRINGS COURT CLEBURNE, TX 76033

ST PIERRE CATTLE CO.

JOSHUA ST PIERRE 1040 FALCON NEST DR KENNEDALE, TX 76060

KRISTIN ST.CLAIR 415 TERRA VISTA CIRCLE MONTGOMERY, TX 77356

PHOENIX STEEL 222 FM 1304 AQUILLA, TX 76622

ELI SUMNER 147 CATECHIS RD HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

84 FARM

WILLIE SUMNER

147 CATECHIS RD HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

JAUNITA GILLIAM FAMILY LTD PARTNER

SANDRA SUTTON 3991 LCR 750 THORNTON, TX 79987

RAFTER V CATTLE CO. BRAD VON REYN 803 COUNTY ROAD 1370 QUITMAN, TX 75783

RYLEIGH WHITAKER 318 COUNTY ROAD 336 RANGER, TX 76470

JACKSON WOODROME 1897 FM 352 CORRIGAN, TX 75939

Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Stephanie Jung MADISON ANDERSON CATTLE MADSION ANDERSON 560 110TH AVE NE BENSON, MN 56215

TENLEY DORN

482480 280TH STREET HENNING, MN 56551

FRANZEN FAMILY FARMS JACOB FRANZEN

18148 COUNTY ROAD 6 LEWISTON, MN 55952

ELI KOIVISTO 5730 WEST FOUR CORNERS ROAD CROMWELL, MN 55726

New Members

PORTER KROLL

24627 MONUMENT

BROOK PARK, MN 55007

KELSEY KRONEBUSCH

25599 ROLLING HILLS RD

LEWISTON, MN 55952

KAINAN KUELBS

17600 COUNTY 84

CLARISSA, MN 56440

NASH KUELBS

17600 COUNTY 84

CLARISSA, MN 56440

OLD TURTLE CATTLE

DUSTIN LEUKAM

34308 OVERTON RD

MELROSE, MN 56352

PAIGE MOE

1102 12TH ST N

BENSON, MN 56215

NELSON CATTLE

CHAD NELSON

1289 200TH AVENUE

MAGNOLIA, MN 56158

GRACE NELSON

30035 COUNTY RD 19

GLENWOOD, MN 56334

JACE NELSON 30035 COUNTY RD 19

GLENWOOD, MN 56334

RAE NELSON 30035 COUNTY RD 19

GLENWOOD, MN 56334

CLAY OFFORD 9101 COUNTY ROAD 126 SW

BYRON, MN 55920

LANDON OFFORD

9101 COUNTY ROAD 126 SW

BYRON, MN 55920

STELLA OFFORD

9101 COUNTY ROAD 126 SW

BYRON, MN 55920

DYLAN SHEEHAN

62237 269TH AVE

THEILMAN, MN 55945

KAYLA SHEEHAN

62237 269TH AVE

THEILMAN, MN 55945

WRIGHT LIVESTOCK CO.

HEATHER WRIGHT

3827 ASPEN ROAD

MOOSE LAKE, MN 55767

BRISKI COULEE REDS

JUSTIN HEFTA

308 FRONT STREET

FOREST RIVER, ND 58233

GRANT KEES

7910 144TH AVE SW

BOWMAN, ND 58623

MAKYNNA HEIM

37951 218TH ST

WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD 57382

JOSIE JOHNSON 45250 250TH ST

MONTROSE, SD 57048

REUBER RANCH CO.

MITCHELL KRUMREY

46609 200 STREET

BRUCE, SD 57220

JADY LEDOUX

18441 CAPRI

HAROLD, SD 57536

Area 6 – Great Plains

Director – Jason Anderson

WD CATTLE CO.

WYATT DURST 124 W 1ST STREET

WASHINGTON, KS 66968

TOD & COURTNEY KALOUS

TOD KALOUS

20117 NE 40TH AVE

PRATT, KS 67124

CORBIN LOWE

9934 142ND RD

WINFIELD, KS 67156

LOWE CATTLE CO.

SCOTT LOWE

1920 N COLLEGE ST

WINFIELD, KS 67156

6M CATTLE CO.

JASON MCWILLIAMS

1555 AVENUE H

ELLSWORTH, KS 67439

BAMM RANCH

BRYAN RICKARD

200 8TH STREET

SCANDIA, KS 66966

ALLYSON RIETCHECK

30360 W 143RD ST

GARDNER, KS 66030

MERRITT ROSENHAGEN

16761 SE 20 ST.

CHENEY, KS 67025

ALENA RUSSELL 1215 3RD AVE

DOWNS, KS 67437

SHIVE CATTLE CO.

ALLEN SHIVE 24015 W 101ST N. MOUNT HOPE, KS 67108

New Members

SESA FARMS LLC

SHANDON SMITH

316 TAYLOR ST

POMONA, KS 66076

CIRCLE T RED ANGUS

RANCH LLC

JUSTIN TONN

16408 S HAVEN RD

HAVEN, KS 67543

ADYSON GROTELUSCHEN

39150 205TH AVE

COLUMBUS, NE 68601

SAMANTHA SNYDER

46750 ELM ISLAND RD

GIBBON, NE 68840

TINLEY BAKER

170300 N 2740 RD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

JAYLIN BERG

21923 E INDUSTRIAL RD

WELLSTON, OK 74881

BUTCHEE CATTLE

DILLON BUTCHEE

20555 EAST COUNTY

ROAD 157

BLAIR, OK 73526

CHISHOLM CASTONGUAY

25091 N 2690 RD

OMEGA, OK 73764

BAILEY CLOSE

66550 E 270 RD

GROVE, OK 74344

AVERY DUGAN

56300 E. 190 RD

FAIRLAND, OK 74343

ALONG THE RIVER RANCH, LLC

WILLIAM FAIR

P. O. BOX 31

RYAN, OK 73565

XJ RANCH

JOSE & XOTCHILT GARCIA

3330 N 387 RD

LAMAR, OK 74850

JP RANCH

JAKE GRANIER 290212 E 1820 RD

COMANCHE, OK 73529

H-II LIVESTOCK SERVICES LLC

JAY HENRICKS 35504 S 4415 RD

BIG CABIN, OK 74332

LUCKY HEARTS LAND & CATTLE, LLC

KEYSHA JAMES RT. 1 BOX 12

GOODWELL, OK 73939

LANE RANCH

SAWYER LANE 42144 S 549 RD

EUCHA, OK 74342

ZMCC

ZACH MEADOWS

2216 W DRIFTWOOD DRIVE

CLAREMORE, OK 74017

MYA PHILLIPS P.O. BOX 671

LOCUST GROVE, OK 74352

KODY ROBERTSON 8188 N 1790 RD CRAWFORD, OK 73638

Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess

HAMLIN BEEF

KEVIN LINDELL 34 NORTH CANTERBURY RD CANTERBURY, CT 6331

BAILEY RANCHES

TRES BAILEY 1807 WILTBERGER ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001

AVARIE CAFFERY

7212 N STAFFORD LN

MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151

GEORGES FARMS

ROBERT GEORGES

10457 S 1150 E LYNNVILLE, IN 47619

RYLEA PEDIGO

7212 N STAFFORD LN MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151

ROWE SHOW CATTLE, LLC

RITA ROWE

126 W ORANGE ST CROMWELL, IN 46732

SHAW CHERRY HILL FARM

JONATHAN SHAW PO BOX 69 GORHAM, ME 4038

WYATT DUNLAP

5680 RIVES EATON ROAD RIVES JUNCTION, MI 49277

BIG IVY BEEF CATTLE CO.

CHRIS DUNBAR

246 CUMBERLAND AVE

ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

CHIP HATHCOCK

16160 HOPEWELL CHURCH

RD

MIDLAND, NC 28107

GERALD PHELPS

49703 NC HWY 581 SIMS, NC 27880

ISAAC STEWART

37 CORNERSTONE DR

ANGIER, NC 27501

BARNES’ ADIRONDACK RED

ANGUS

DANIEL BARNES

1439 GUIDE BOARD ROAD

SCHUYLER FALLS, NY 12985

DOUBLE CREEK FARMS

SCOTT VANBLARCOM

851 COUNTY HIGHWAY 3

UNADILLA, NY 13849

SANCIC FAMILY FARMS

SHAYLA SANCIC

5535 ELSON STREET SE

MAGNOLIA, OH 44643

COLTON SHIPE

23423 SHIPE LANE

FREEPORT, OH 43973

BROWNLEE FARM

KACIE BROWNLEE

52 STONE ROAD

CLAYSVILLE, PA 15323

HILLEGAS RED ANGUS FARM

TODD HILLEGAS

1673 KAISER HOLLOW ROAD

MONTOURSVILLE, PA 17754

BS CATTLE CO.

BARRY CARRICO

818 PROVIDENCE ROAD

FRIES, VA 24330

HANNAH CARRICO

818 PROVIDENCE ROAD

FRIES, VA 24330

RAPIDAN RIVER FARM LLC

PATRICK SMITH

6675 FREDERICKSBURG RD

BARBOURSVILLE, VA 22923

Area 8 – Southeast

Director – Jim Yance

B & M FARMS

BRYAN FREEMON

21819 HOLT RD

ATHENS, AL 35613

CIRCLE G FARMS

SCOTT GIBSON P.O. BOX 156 BUTLER, AL 36904

GENTRY GROVES

642 PR 1191

GARLAND CITY, AR 71839

CASE PENNINGTON

9621 BLACKBERRY LANE

ROGERS, AR 72756

MCDONALDS FARM

PHILLIP MCDONALD

15895 SW 161ST STREET

BROOKER, FL 32622

SAT’S RANCH

NICHOLAS SATRIANO 34390 MITIGATION TRAIL

CALLAHAN, FL 32011

PLEASANT ACRES SHOW CATTLE

SID ARNOLD

3870 CRABAPPLE HOLLOW RD

NICHOLSON, GA 30565

LANDON FLETCHER 308 SYCAMORE RD TIFTON, GA 31793

JACKSON FARMS

WILLIAM JACKSON 7633 OLD COFFEE ROAD ADEL, GA 31620

KOCO FARMS

KENNETH OWENS 192 BUFFALO ROAD BOX SPRINGS, GA 31801

EVANS CATTLE CO.

DEREK EVANS 3209 DRENNON RD

CAMPBELLSBURG, KY 40011

SOUTHERN SONS CATTLE CO. LUCAS KOUNTZ

1039 DIXIANA DOMINO RD LEXINGTON, KY 40511

SIDDALEE PORTWOOD 7779 TROY PIKE VERSAILLES, KY 40383

TREEVER CATTLE CO.

SHAUN TATUM

2387 BETHLEHEM CH RD

WICKLIFFE, KY 42087

BURCH FARM

AYDEN BURCH

2187 ROCKY BRANCH RD

DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234

TRIPLE H CATTLE

BUBBA PERRILLOUX

44381 W. PLEASANT RIDGE

RD.

HAMMOND, LA 70403

OLD PLACE FARMS

BO DAVIS

8895 HWY 493

BAILEY, MS 39329

JAMES MILLER

316 KEY RD

EDGEFIELD, SC 29824

REID JOHNSON

JAMES JOHNSON

138 TORNADO RD

HONEA PATH, SC 29654

8RANDBURY RED ANGUS

FARM

DEBBY BURNETT

1645 SMITH ROAD

GRAND JUNCTION, TN 38039

VALLEY FARMS

DUSTIN HAWKINS

1614 CHATATA VALLEY RD. NE

CHARLESTON, TN 37310

LILA SIMS

2365 WHITE OAK RD

MCEWEN, TN 37101

Area 9 – Midwest

Director – Stuart Gilbert

REGAN AUSDEMORE

HADYN AUSDEMORE

26165 340TH ST

MINDEN, IA 51553

RON BORMANN 1163 320 AVENUE

CHARLOTTE, IA 52731

BRODY BREIDINGER 3515 170TH AVE

SPENCER, IA 51301

DCC7 CATTLE CO.

DENIO CATTLE CO. 20101 HWY D20

IOWA FALLS, IA 50126

BAILEY DITTMER 702 EAST MAIN ST

GARDEN GROVE, IA 50103

ANDONLON BEEF AMY DONLON

28109 PLEASANT RIDGE ROAD

MCGREGOR, IA 52157

COLTON GRIFFIN 2751 140TH ST

MOVILLE, IA 51039

MARY ANN HARTOGH 3046 360TH ST.

OSAGE, IA 50461

KAYLIE JENSEN 12426 TRIPOLI ST. INDIANOLA, IA 50125

SIERRA JONES

6 CLAYTON BLVD OSAGE, IA 50461

WILLIAM KNAACK

1374 STORY AVE CORRECTIONVILLE, IA 51016

MCCARTAN CATTLE CO. JASON MCCARTAN 43293 190TH AVE

HAVELOCK, IA 50546

CSR FARMS CALEB ROBINETTE 1525 B AVE

ESSEX, IA 51638

ELISE SALTON

906 N 9TH AVE

WINTERSET, IA 50273

WAHLS RED ANGUS

BRANDON WAHLS

26281 HWY 128

GARNAVILLO, IA 52049

WARNKE FARMS

JUSTIN WARNKE

8818 Y AVE SUMNER, IA 50674

DERRER FARMS

RYLEE DERRER

13913 42ND ST W MILAN, IL 61264

FOX FARMS

JUSTIN FOX

27176 E. 2500 N. RD. EMINGTON, IL 60934

LUKE KUNZ

632 HARTS SCHOOL RD MURRAYVILLE, IL 62668

GRACE RINCKER

845 STATE HWY 32

STRASBURG, IL 62465

GRACE WHERLEY

1482 COUNTY ROAD 600

NORTH

TOLONO, IL 61880

ELLA ASMUS

461 COUNTY HIGHWAY

BENTON, MO 63736

CEALY BEDWELL

7975 SE KING RD

HOLT, MO 64048

CHISUM BEDWELL

7975 SE KING RD HOLT, MO 64048

JORJA EBERT

38760 E 212TH ST

POLO, MO 64671

ELLIOTS RED ANGUS

DAVID & CINDY ELLIOT

3815 S. HWY E NORWOOD, MO 65717

SEAN GRAY CATTLE

SEAN GRAY

2754 STATE HIGHWAY H

SIKESTON, MO 63801

FRANK HAZELRIGG

FRANK HAZELRIGG

1212 S RUSTIC ROAD

COLUMBIA, MO 65201

DRY CREEK RANCH

JESSICA KRAUSS 329 PCR 418

FROHNA, MO 63748

TRISTA MCDANNALD

12221 ROCHEPORT GRAVEL ROAD

ROCHEPORT, MO 65279

LAWSON NIEDER 6245 NW COUNTY RD 7001

AMORET, MO 64722

LAWSON OGLE

17569 E LADY RD NEVADA, MO 64772

CAMERON PARRISH 24115 S 2925 RD EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO 64744

BRAYLEE RASA 23676 LITTLE TABO RD CORDER, MO 64021

RIDGELY RED ANGUS JOSH RIDGELY 5412 SHELBY 333 CLARENCE, MO 63437

SHIELDS-ROSENTHAL FARM

RYAN ROSENTHAL 17832 BUCHANAN RD. CONWAY, MO 65632

SCHLUP RED ANGUS/ REICHEL FARMS

CHASE SCHLUP 32959 HWY K CALIFORNIA, MO 65018

THOMPSON LAND AND CATTLE CLAYTON THOMPSON 1312 COUNTY ROAD 435 BIRCH TREE, MO 65438

CHARLOTTE JOHNSON N6864 BOX ELDER RD SHAWANO, WI 54166

CALEB OLSON 29228 WILLOW CREEK RD. RICHLAND CENTER, WI 53581

ROMEO WALTER

15010 OAK GROVE LANE DARLINGTON, WI 53530

International JAVALOYES

JAVIER JAVALOYES RUIZ CALLE FLANDES LAS ROZAS MADRID, SPAIN 28231 //

Sale Reports

Schuler Red Angus

March 23, 2023

Bridgeport, Nebraska

117 Red Angus Yearling Bulls $6,031

32 Red Composite Yearling Bulls $4,844

The high-selling Red Angus bull was lot 20, SCHULER LEGIT-K912, a 5L Genuine 1603195C son. Half interest and full possession sold to Pehrson Red Angus of Nebraska for $18,000.

Lot 2, SCHULER VERITABLE-K913, a 5L Genuine 1603-195C son, sold to Blew Partnership of Kansas for $15,000.

Lot 12, SCHULER RETAIL CUT-K951, a WFL Retail Cut F8107 son, sold to Kenansville Cattle Company of Florida for $12,000.

The top-selling red composite bulls were lots 136, 139 and 142. They sold to Deb Wacker of

Colorado, Brian Wilson of Nebraska and Jon Montgomery of Nebraska, respectively, for $8,000 each.

Grasstime Auction

April 1, 2023

The top-selling bull was lot 75, consigned by Iron Will Cattle. He sold to Larry Hadden of Georgia for $6,250.

The top-selling cow-calf pair was consigned by Veto Valley Farms and sold to Rob Brodin of Missouri for $5,400.

The top-selling bred heifer was also consigned by Veto Valley Farms and sold to Roy Burnes of Georgia for $5,750.

The top-selling open heifer was lot 50 consigned by Dixon Red Angus. She was purchased by Michael White of Tennessee for $4,750.

The top-selling embryo package was lot 85 consigned by Bootjack Cattle Co. and sold to Tom Kubala of Texas for $1,600.

The top-selling commercial heifers were a group of four Red Angus-Simmental-cross heifers consigned by Dixon Red Angus of Alabama. The group sold to Rhonda Dixon of Mississippi for $3,000 each. //

Glacier Red Angus

Annual Sale – Last Thursday In March, Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.

Gibbs Family – Jordan, MT 406.977.2852

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

FLATIRON RED ANGUS

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Cory & Katy Johnson

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

KRAVIG RED ANGUS

“Cattle Working for You”

Sound Udders – Great Dispositions

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

AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY

Brian and Jamie Jo Axtell PO Box 21 – Anton, CO 80801 970.383.2332 or 970.554.1132

www.axtellcattlecompany.com

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Barenthsen RedAngus

BBRedAngus.com

701-464-5741

Forster Red

Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 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

Robert and Kara • Robby 5096 Campbell Rd • McIntosh, SD 57641 701-422-3721

www.campbellredangus.com

Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman

RED ANGUS

"We Breed Excitement" The Olsons

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

www.olsonredpower.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

Dan@RockingRRedAngus.com

High Altitude Registered Red Angus

SHEAMAN RANCH

Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu

Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits

Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • 44600 Co. Road 118 • Limon, CO Ronny & Kelsey Pope • Ryan & Lindsay Frasier

719-740-1124 • www.solidrockredangus.com

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

Rob & Amy Hess Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested Embryos, Semen and

Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 spharrisdvm@yahoo.com

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

SINCE

Mark and Kim Harms

Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Phone: (316) 722-6900

Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com

Tim

FLAMING

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

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