Red Angus Magazine - March

Magazine

Magazine

Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 60, Number 3

18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022

940-387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org

Publisher/Advertising Director Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 • tracey@redangus.org

Editor Brandi Buzzard Frobose 785-448-0239 • brandi@redangus.org

Subscriptions and Circulation Dalli Hobbs 940-387-3502, Ext. 7 • email: dalli@redangus.org

Affiliated with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Improvement Federation U.S. Beef Breed’s Council National Pedigreed Livestock Council

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; 2 years - $50. Canada and Mexico, 1 year - $44, 2 years - $82 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). International Air Mail, 1 year - $55; 2 years - $100 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). These rates are based on Third Class Bulk mailed from Jefferson City, Missouri. Add $20 per year for First Class.

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING POLICY

Advertising and editorial content are not limited to any particular class of product or subject matter. However, we reserve the right to refuse publication of any material not within the bounds of high agricultural ethics. While we devote the utmost care to the preparation of each advertisement, we cannot be held responsible for ads received after the ad deadline. Furthermore, the accuracy and content of copy received over the telephone is entirely the responsibility of the advertiser. No adjustment for incorrect ad copy will be considered for ads that are received after the ad deadline or that are placed over the telephone.

All unused reserved advertising space that is not canceled by the advertising deadline will be billed to the advertiser.

SR Jessi 683A

Calvo Forager 57E

Calvo Rose 8Z

SR Reasy 883A

RAAA Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Kyley DeVoe | Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST

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

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

AREA 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST

Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net

TREASURER

REGION C DIRECTOR

Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jeff@diamondpcattle.com

AREA 2 DIRECTOR - MONTANA

BOARD SECRETARY

Kay Klompien | Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com

REGION A DIRECTOR

Keith Hickle | Auburn, Washington keith.a.hickle@gmail.com

REGION B DIRECTOR

Craig Bieber | Leola, South Dakota craig@bieberredangus.com

AREA 1 DIRECTOR - WEST

George Murdock | Pendleton, Oregon murdockcattle@gmail.com

AREA 3 DIRECTOR - ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Aaron Kravig | Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com

AREA 5 DIRECTOR - NORTHERN PLAINS

Stephanie Jung | Mina, South Dakota lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com

AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS

Jason Anderson | Oberlin, Kansas jasonea9@hotmail.com

AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST

Jim Yance | Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com

AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST

Will Andras | Manchester, Illinois andras@irtc.net

Board Commentary

It’s the People –The People of Grit and Integrity!

by Kay Klompien, Area 2 Director

They are the backbone of our association. Not necessarily the ones in the limelight or the ones having record sales, but it’s the Red Angus enthusiasts who have the highest concern for our association – the ones with the most integrity. Everything about them – all that they do and all that they represent – is 100% honest and you can take their word to the bank.

They are the ones who tirelessly work behind the scenes. They place integrity above all else and often they have to take the hard, long road to get to where they are going simply because the shortcuts lack truth. They are tough and can withstand the storms of life – yes, they are strong and of good courage! They do not care who gets the credit for successes, they simply want to move our Red Angus association forward.

They’re the selfless ones who go out of their way to help a junior and who would be there in a heartbeat to help a neighbor. They’re the ones who give a “leg up” to the new breeder. The ones who are there for all the questions and frustration calls. They’re the ones who are digging in and pulling the load – not for themselves, but for the betterment of the organization and the people within.

Remember, I called them Red Angus enthusiasts. That’s because not all of them are Red Angus breeders. They are cattle feeders, industry leaders, writers and publishers, veterinarians and some are employees, while others are prayer warriors. And while many of them really like a good steak, they are also aware of the efforts to get it from conception to consumption.

These advocates consistently take the “high road,” no matter the circumstances. The character of these individuals is such that they care deeply for their fellow cattlemen, for their association and also their stewardship within the industry. They would never consider jeopardizing the trust that they have earned. They are genuine friends.

These are the people that we look forward to doing business with – because a handshake is as good as an iron-clad contract. They will never waver. We have several of these people in our Red Angus corner. Today, I am thankful for these wonderful souls of grit and integrity. You know who you are. I applaud you. You have been the model by which we structure our decisions and policies. You are the heart and soul of our association!

May the Lord bless you beyond measure. //

Calving season is here, which means selecting your next herdsires is on the horizon. Make your choice at HPR… where the dams, granddams and great-granddams of every bull we offer are raised and maintained on our ranch. We combine the latest science and technology available with real-world, hands-on stockmanship and experience… progressive and practical. Purchase your bulls where the females and our customers always come first.

Leland Red Angus ...

Annual Production Sale

Friday, March 8, 2024

1 p.m. MST • At the Ranch

41 mi. N of Beach, ND, or 34 mi. SE of Sidney, MT

Selling: 200 Bulls • 30 Comm. Yearling Heifers

Including age-advantaged bulls from Koester Red Angus

Melvin & Luella Leland • (701) 565-2347

Todd & Carla Leland • (701) 565-2361

192 Hwy 16 N • Sidney, MT 59270

lelandra@restel.net • www.lelandredangus.com

LOT 1 – LELAND PROPULSION 3219

#4825613

LOT 2 – LELAND SHULA 3240

#4825655

LOT 3 – LELAND PEERLESS 3113

#4825403

LOT 4 – LELAND STOCKMARKET 119-3068

#4825315

LOT 5 – LELAND ENERGIZE 3137

#4825449

LOT 17 – LELAND STOCKMARKET 30J-3047

#4825273

A complete package Reputation son with a 94 BR and a 110 WW. Lots of muscle, style and eye appeal. All stemming from the proven Blockana cow family!

Hard Drive son everyone has been waiting for to replace his sire – 14 traits in the top 36% of the breed. Actual weaning weight of 860 lbs. off the cow. Dam is a highly proven and maternal 15-yearold donor from the famed Basin Primrose family. We will be using this bull in our program.

LOT

LOT

78 107 797 121 113 118 102

C-T REPUTATION 0094 X VGW DELUXE 782

ProS

11 10 10 20 0.43 0.09 43 0.33 0.02

Big-time Reputation son with a balanced set of EPDs and outstanding personal performance with 121 WR and 113 YR. Also, solid carcass with a 118 IMF and 102 REA ratio. Dam is a beautiful Westphal Deluxe cow from our time-tested Miss Pan cow family. MPPA 108

with 10 traits top 25%. He

loads of muscle with a wide

and great foot set. Dam is a beautiful Red Rock cow from the powerful Angie Rose Cow family.

son will stop you in the pen to have a look! Muscle, calving ease and lots of carcuss. 106 WR and to 3% Marb and 7% REA. Stemming from the proven powerful Linsey cow family!

Chuck

This

long time donor cows for us. Gain Ratio 110.

RAAA National Office

18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202

Commerce City, CO 80022

940-387-3502 | FAX 888-829-6069

Email: info@redangus.org

RedAngus.org

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 Ramsey

Ext. 10 | halla@redangus.org

REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST

Kaitlyn Fulmer

Ext. 6 | kaitlyn@redangus.org

REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST

Stephanie Essegian

Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org

DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Ariana De La Garza

Ext. 24 | ariana@redangus.org

DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Julia Sanderson

Ext. 14 | julia@redangus.org

DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT

Kenda Ponder

Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Kim Heller, Ph.D.

515-851-2019 | kim@redangus.org

PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Tracey Koester

701-391-5440 | tracey@redangus.org

EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Brandi Buzzard Frobose

785-448-0239 | brandi@redangus.org

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Lisa Bryant

405-766-8942 | lisa@redangus.org

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Katie Martin

Ext. 16 | katiemartin@redangus.org

SHOW SPECIALIST

Erin Dorsey

970-396-5420 | erin@redangus.org

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

Janet Russell

Ext. 11 | janet@redangus.org

MEMBERSHIP & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Dalli Hobbs

Ext. 7 | dalli@redangus.org

JUNIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Taylor Dorsey

970-397-0356 | taylordorsey@redangus.org

RECEPTIONIST

Andi Inmon

Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org

Association Commentary

Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation

Up and Running

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

The Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation was established by a vote of the RAAA board of directors on Feb. 2, 2023. The name was selected during the June 2023 board meeting. Naming the new foundation was done with purpose. Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation was selected from approximately 15 potential names to underscore that the foundation exists to serve the breed and its stakeholders. Namely, RAAA member breeders, youth and commercial Red Angus ranchers and farmers.

The Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation received its official Colorado business charter in August 2023, just in time for its first fundraising event, which took place at the National Red Angus Convention in September. Application for 501(c) (3) status has been sent to the Internal Revenue Service, with the expectation of approval being received in mid-2024, at which time RASF will officially become a charitable foundation. Gifts will be tax deductible. Donors should also be aware that RAAA, at no cost, provides all necessary administrative, fundraising and other support for RASF. Therefore, 100% of each donation will go toward foundation activities.

Those who donated to RASF last year are encouraged to deduct their donations when filing their 2023 taxes. Assuming RASF receives its 501(c)(3) designation this year as expected, this status as a charitable foundation becomes retroactive to the date of incorporation (August 2023), which would cover the 2023 tax year.

Board Members Selected

In other important news, RAAA is pleased to announce that the inaugural RASF board of directors has been seated. Newly appointed board members include:

• Kim Ford – Bertrand, Nebraska

• Peggy Bieber – Leola, South Dakota

• Steve Andras – Manchester, Illinois

• Bob Morton – Three Forks, Montana

• John Langdon – Benson, North Carolina

• Jeff Pettit – Sebree, Kentucky

• Kyley DeVoe – Justin, Texas

Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs staff is on page 22

Association Commentary: Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation Up and Running

This impressive list of individuals includes three past RAAA presidents, Kyley DeVoe – who is the current Association president – and one former and one current executive committee board member. Together they represent many decades of experience raising Red Angus cattle and working at all levels within the RAAA. What an excellent group of leaders to help get RASF on its feet! Thanks to the new RASF board members for their willingness to serve in this important capacity going forward.

What Will RASF Focus On?

Like most charitable foundations connected to a breed association, RASF’s role will be to use charitable donations to beneficially support a wide variety of Red Angus-related activities in the areas of youth and leadership development, education and research.

The Junior Red Angus Association of America is well established with more than 1,300 members and an action-packed schedule each year. Scholarships and event sponsorships are just two of the ways RASF will engage in supporting our youth in the years ahead. If they choose to do so, donors can specifically direct their dollars to support Red Angus juniors.

Education and research are areas that benefit Red Angus stakeholders of all ages. There is a constant need for added

Each year, generous supporters donate and purchase auction items to raise funds for the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation at convention.

funding for everything from specific educational programs to industry-based and academic research. RASF will enable many of these endeavors going forward, with the goal of creating both short- and long-term benefits for Red Angus seedstock and commercial breeders and the breed itself.

As RASF ramps up in 2024 and beyond, we appreciate your support.

To donate, please make your check out to the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation or contact the RAAA office. //

GMRA PATRIOT 3212L

GMRA ENERGIZE 3275L

April 13th 2024

4th Annual Bull and Female Sale At the Ranch - Hayes, SD

PICK OF 2024 BORN HEIFERS NO heifers held back

TRUE PICK OF THE ENTIRE CALF CROP A SAMPLE OF BULLS AND COWS REPRESENTED

PIE HOLLYWOOD 222

RAAA#: 4702973

COMPLETE 7000E

RAAA#: 3796236

5L GENUINE 195C

RAAA#: 3483547

PIE CAPTAIN 057

RAAA#: 4388923

HRP TROJAN 1004J

RAAA#: 4459059

QUARTERBACK 789

RAAA#: 3838837

BERWALD ABIGRACE 0019

RAAA#: 4394241

9 MILE ENVY X6631-0215

RAAA#: 4333655

9 MILE RUBY 520-0342

RAAA#: 4333715

HXC 507C

RAAA#: 3496392

HRP JUDY J120

RAAA#: 4459195

PIE DELLA 2365

RAAA#: 4641837

HRP

HRP

HRP

HRP

HRP

We practice selection and culling for traits that support efficiency and longevity within our environmental constraints of the Badlands in North Dakota. Cattle that excel in this setting can flourish just about anywhere else!

Odedicati to producing quality p f mance ca le is a c tinuing c mitment to r cust s.

Annual Producti Sale

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Feedlot • Belfield, ND

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. MT

Sale: 1 p.m. MT

Selling:

60 Red Angus Yearling Bulls

30 Red Angus Yearling Heifers

10 Red Angus Comm. Bred Heifers from guest consignor Including a good selection of heifer-bull prospects.

Buy with c fidence –

Our bulls are genomic tested, parent verified, carcass ultrasounded and fertility tested.

HRR RED COPENHAGEN 3215 #4805724

HRR BODY BUILDER 3223 #4805692

HRR NAVIGATOR 3244 #4805752

HRR NAVIGATOR 3251

#4805768

HRR EXPRESS 3279

#4805734

HRR BODY BUILDER 3247 #4806082

Selling sons of -- Gilchrist High Endurance; Alamo; MRLA Resource; HRP Quarterback 0150; Domain; Limit Up; Chappell Home Run; Bieber Atomic; STRA Relentless; Bieber Blue Chip; Grindstone; Chappell General Custer; Six Mile Fifth Sense; Bieber Energize; GMRA Game Changer; Laser Focused; Jacobson Weigh Out; W EBR Reform; KFRA H2 Mr Stockmarket.

Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs

DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING

Kelly Smith

417-855-9461 | kelly@redangus.org

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING

Rachael Oliver

406-480-1569 | rachael@redangus.org

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Josh Taylor | josh@redangus.org

918-605-5139

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org

402-418-2351

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org

913-626-2715

VALUE-ADDED DEPARTMENT TEAM LEAD

Jeananne Drouhard

Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Lauren Weingardt

Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org

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

940-477-4593

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.

Marketing Update

What is the Next Step?

by Josh Taylor, Commercial Marketing Specialist

I think we can all agree that 2023 has been a year to remember in the cattle industry. Record prices could be seen almost every week in all sectors of the beef pricing models. With the nation’s cow herd at near-record lows across the country, the supply of cattle going to feeders and packers dwindled throughout the year. This brought on those record prices and the cattle that benefitted the most were the ones with quantifiable data to back up their genetic claims.

Buyers found confidence in numerous value-added programs but, more importantly, sought out cattle they could rely on to perform in the feeding pens and grade out when they hit the rail. Red Angus have always been known for the maternal side, this is evident by the demand for the Red Angus female, but we have started to see a documented shift in the demand for Red Angus-sired feeder cattle in the past year as well.

This is because these feeder steers can convert in a feeding scenario and produce the quality grade necessary to provide a profit to the packers. So, the question is, what will we do to capitalize on this market to better reflect the quality of Red Angus?

After several long discussions over the summer sale season, the marketing team felt the need to provide more substantive data to potential Red Angus buyers to fully capture every premium available. A plan to implement a basic feeder cattle scoring system was presented to committee, and ultimately to the board for approval. Everyone agreed that this next step will be necessary moving forward. The marketing team, along with several industry professionals, are currently working to create the base model for this system and will tentatively look for a rollout later this year. Here is a summary of what we think can be a tremendous opportunity for Red Angus producers.

A proposal to establish a grid marketing score that is based on the genetic components of feeder cattle has been approved by the board. This scoring system would provide a snapshot view of the genetic components of a set of feeder cattle based on EPD evaluations from sires provided by the producer.

Traits that would be considered for this score are growth and carcass focused. Percentile rankings will be converted to a score and the overall average of these scores can be presented to potential buyers on a set of cattle. DNA scores will also be incorporated for producers willing to test their cattle as well. This can give an even more in-depth look into the genetic base and provide a very detailed score. This program will be tied to the current FCCP and available to those producers enrolled.

The components for the base model are still in discussion and beta tests are currently in formulation. This system will give Red Angus producers the documentation needed to better represent their cattle to buyers and provide more information to them. As we work through the implementation phase, I encourage everyone to reach out to the marketing team to discuss the potential of this program and its benefits. When we can give the industry a more detailed look at the cattle we are producing, they will be able to see firsthand what Red Angus has to offer. //

RAAA to Replace Red Navigator with Neogen’s Igenity Beef Test

by Rachael Oliver, Assistant Director of Commercial Marketing

As technology evolves, the Red Angus Association of America is continually on the lookout for programs and products that will benefit our commercial and seedstock customers.

During its January 2024 meeting, the RAAA board of directors saw the need for an update concerning the Red Navigator DNA test. After much discussion, the board voted to discontinue Red Navigator. In its place, RAAA will begin offering the Neogen Igenity Beef test to commercial Red Angus producers, effective July 1, 2024.

The primary use of Igenity Beef is to assist producers with their replacement heifer selection decisions, as well as in quantifying their genetics for other economically important traits.

Switching to Igenity Beef allows producers to obtain 17 maternal, performance and carcass traits that have been developed using a large multi-breed cattle population, creating higher

accuracy information for producers to utilize in genetically benchmarking their own cattle.

RAAA will still be processing the Igenity Beef samples the same way our Red Navigator tests were handled, and producers will still be able to receive one on one consultations from RAAA staff about their replacement heifer results. Pricing is yet to be determined and will be published prior to product launch.

For more information, or if there are any questions, feel free to reach out to CEO Tom Brink at the RAAA office at tombrink@redangus.org, or any member of the commercial marketing team. We are working together to provide a superior commercial DNA product that will help you stock your herd with top-notch Red Angus replacement females, while also marketing valuable feeder steers. //

Sires Include:

LSF SRR Control 9191G

Reg#4110340

Baldridge Guardian

Reg#4691963

LSF SRR President 8177F

Reg# 3925037

WPRA Andras Madison H047

Reg. #4379123

Andras High Stakes H152

Reg. #4696613

Andras Distinction H132

Reg. #4383837

HXC Charter 6610D

Reg. #3547655

Brown PRA Patriot G6291

Reg. #3547655

Andras Peyweight G148

Reg. #4263869

Bieber CL F121

Reg. #3958815

BB Propulsion 9096

Reg# 4169122

His Influence Sells!

Andras Executive Order E018

Reg# 3768713

HXC Grindstone 9908G

Reg# 4187454

Hub City Livestock Auction Recognized for Supporting Red Angus Producers

by Katie Martin, Assistant Director of Communications

The Red Angus Association of America recently recognized Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for its excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The award was presented to Hub City manager Glenn Gaikowski by RAAA assistant director of commercial marketing, Rachael Oliver on January 10.

“Hub City has continually supported Red Angus producers throughout the years by hosting special Red Angus feeder calf sales and is well deserving of this award,” Oliver said. “Glenn has been a huge Red Angus supporter and without his tenacity for fair marketing, the demand for Red Angus feeder cattle in that region would not be where it is today.”

RAAA works closely with forward-thinking livestock auction markets to best represent Red Angus producers and their livestock. Hub City’s consistency in hosting Red Angus specials, the number of calves sold in these sales

and promotion of the cattle were noted when determining which market would receive the honor.

Special Red Angus FCCP sales give buyers access to superior Red Angus genetics while supporting ranchers seeking premiums for their high-quality Red Angus-influenced feeder cattle. Producers and RAAA are greatly appreciative of the efforts put forth by Hub

City Livestock Auction to support Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships.

For additional information on Red Angus value-added programs such as FCCP or Allied Access, or to learn more about Red Angus-specific marketing programs, please contact Rachael Oliver at rachael@redangus.org. //

Hub City Livestock Auction, Aberdeen, South Dakota, was honored for their commitment to and excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. Hub City Livestock Auction Manager Glenn Gaikowski accepted the award.

BULLS AND FEMALES LIKE THIS SELL!

SRA MACK DADDY 301L Reg: 4797212

Sire: BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119

Top 2% WW / YW/ ADG / MARB / REA

SRA MAHOMES ENERGIZE 6115L Reg: 4797214

Sire: BEIBER ENERGIZE F121

SRA KARISSAS ENERGIZE 0731L REG: 47714795

Sire: BEIBER ENERGIZE F121

SRA PROFITMAKER 6117L Reg: 4837484

Sire: WFL PROFITMAKER E7030

SRA CHIEF STOCKMARKET 9262L REG: 4797208

Sire: BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119

BW • Top 10% YW / WW / ADG / MARB

SRA PIE CINCH 5715L Reg: 4780721

Sire: PIE CINCH 4126

AI Sires Include: Bieber Energize, Pie Cinch, Duff Red Blood, Duff HD, Bieber Deep End, WFL Profitmaker, Seneca, 9 Mile Franchise and more!

View the cattle and bid online

Member Services Reminders

The request to review and edit the Spring 2024 herd inventory was sent out in January by RAAA staff.

Only females that are 16 months of age or older as of January 1 will be listed. The purpose of the Herd Inventory Report is to make sure ALL females listed in your Spring inventory are going to be active and producing for the current season.

This is the best time to submit necessary disposals, season changes or transfer(s) to update your herd. If no changes are needed, you do not need to submit anything.

Any changes to your active herd must be completed by the end of the day on March 6.

All females listed on your active Spring inventory after March 6, 2024, will be billed the Spring THR Assessment in July. Please reach out to data@redangus.org with any questions.

Member Services Bulletin

Show Regulations and Classification Changes Made to RAAA Rules and Regulations

by Halla Ramsey, Executive Assistant

The Red Angus Youth Expo is set to happen June 9-14, 2024, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and RAAA has updated a few rules and regulations in Section J – Show Regulations and Classifications, over the last few months.

The adjustments and additions of these rules will help guide the processes as the event is planned and executed. Good luck to all participants at this year’s expo!

#1 – Membership & Ownership Requirements

d. National Junior Red Angus Show:

i. To be eligible to show in the Red Angus National or Regional Junior Show, each exhibitor must be a member of the National Junior Red Angus Association at the time of the Regional or National Shows’ check-in. (rev. 1/5/18)

1. Age requirement:

Exhibitors must be 7 years old and not yet 22 years old by January 1, (of that show year), and a current JRA/RAAA member.

** Exhibitors must be ages 7-21 as of Jan. 1 of the current year with birth dates ranging from January 1, 20** through December 31, 20**. Exhibitors must be a Junior or Adult Regular Member of the Red Angus Association of America. Junior membership shall be issued only to an individual and shall expire upon attainment of age 21. Participation is acceptable through the calendar year of the individual’s 21st birthday as long as the member has obtained a regular membership.

#3 – General Requirements

c. All animals must have an 840 EID button present in the ear, which must match the animal record in the RAAA database prior to check-in.

i. 840 EID verification may be via printed registration certificate or real time electronic representation of the RAAA database. If the EID is not present, the animal ID and herd prefix will be verified and must match the animal record.

1. If the animal ID and/or herd prefix are not legible and cannot be read during processing, it will be allowed to participate in the show. A fee of $100 will be charged to the exhibitor for a DNA parentage test of said animal.

1. If the animal ID and/or herd prefix are legible but are incorrect and/or no visible indications of a tattoo in either ear, the animal will not be allowed to show.

ii. Tattoos/EIDs will be re-verified on all registered champion and reserve champion females, bulls and steers at all regionals and national shows.

d. Parent verification must be completed on the individual animal and verified to the greatest extent possible before shown. (implementation date – summer expo 2024)

Member Services Bulletin: Show Regulations and Classification Changes Made to RAAA Rules and Regulations

#12 – Red Angus Youth Expo

The following shows will only be offered at the Red Angus Youth Expo:

The following show will be shown within the Category 3 show as their own division/class:

PREMIUM RED BALDY: Females only

a. Females must be enrolled in the Premium Red Baldy program and carry the PRB program tag. Qualifications for enrollment in the program are listed below.

• Heifer-only program

• Must be sired by registered Red Angus bulls averaging in the top 50% of the breed for the Profitability and Sustainability Index (ProS) or registered Hereford bulls averaging in the top 50% for the Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$).

• Targeted breed percentages will range from 25%75% for both breeds, with the balance being the alternate breed.

• Females must be red-bodied with either a bald or brockle face.

• No black-hided cattle will be admitted, regardless of genetic makeup.

• If you have questions about the program or need to enroll, please contact the value-added department at (940) 477-4593.

b. All females must be under 2 years of age and will be shown as individuals.

c. Pairs will not be allowed in the show.

d. Classes will be broken by the show committee by animal date of birth.

AMERICAN RED: Females only

a. Females must be enrolled in the American Red program and carry the program tag. Qualifications for enrollment in the program are listed below.

• Five head minimum for enrollment

• Must be sired by registered Red Angus bulls averaging in the top 50% of the breed for the Profitability and Sustainability index (ProS) or registered Santa Gertrudis bulls averaging in the top 50% for the SGBI Balanced Index.

• Targeted breed percentages will range from 25% to 75% for both breeds, with the balance being the alternate breed.

• If you have questions about the program or need to enroll, please contact the value-added department at 940-477-4593

b. Must be red-hided and polled (no black-hided or black animals, refer to the RAAA breeder’s guide for disqualifying characteristics).

c. All females must be under 2 years of age and will be shown as individuals.

d. A scurred animal is considered polled if you choose not to remove the scurs, if you surgically or mechanically remove the scur you will be disqualified.

e. Pairs will not be allowed in the show.

f. Classes will be broken by the show committee by animal date of birth.

PHENOTYPE/GENOTYPE:

a. The Phenotype-Genotype Show, or PGS for short, asks judges to evaluate cattle based on looks and expected performance through EPDs.

b. The Phenotype-Genotype Show will provide juniors an educational opportunity to learn about EPDs and $Values as part of the process in selecting seedstock. The PGS will bring the selection of an animal for the show ring full circle.

i. Category 1A or 1B only

ii. Will be shown by age

iii. Classes will be broken by the show committee by animal date of birth.

RAYE COMMERCIAL FED CARCASS CONTEST: RULES AND GUIDELINES

The Junior Red Angus Association of America carcass contest is designed to reflect fed cattle marketing grids used in the industry while rewarding animals reaching industry ideals for carcass weight and yield grade.

Eligibility of Participants

a. All steers must be registered in the Red Angus Association and at least 50% Red Angus. Color must be at least 85% red, buckskin and or red baldy. No black pigmented or smokies will be accepted.

OR

b. Animals must be enrolled in the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) and carry a program-compliant tag. The main qualifications for enrollment in the program are listed below.

• Must be sired by a registered Red Angus sire that is either Category 1A, 1B, or 2

• Must be born and tagged on the operation (original producer must enroll and tag the animal before it is sold or leaves their operation.)

• Must supply the certificate of compliance (COC) that includes the animals program tag number to prove enrollment.

• Color, horns and scurs will not exclude animals from being enrolled.

• If you have questions or need to enroll, please contact the value-added department (940) 477-4593

c. The participant will be required to register for the event prior to the entry deadline. All steers must be nominated by March 1, 2024. After nominations are received, a record book will be forwarded to the participants. A DNA sample (blood or tissue) must be submitted to RAAA by March 15, 2024.

Member Services Bulletin: Show Regulations and Classification Changes Made to RAAA Rules and Regulations

d. All carcass steers must be halter broke to lead and may stall with other cattle in the barn until load out.

e. All carcass steer exhibitors must be present at the time of load out. Otherwise, the steer will be disqualified.

f. All carcass steer exhibitors are required to attend a designated educational session.

g. All carcass steer exhibitors must be BQA/YQCA certified or accredited program by the time of entry as of May 1. A copy of the certification must be turned in at load out time.

h. A record book of the project must be submitted at time of arrival/check in at the RAYE.

i. All exhibitors will be paid market value of their steer.

Event Procedures

a. The carcass steers will be sold using a grid-pricing schedule.

b. Carcass steers will be evaluated per the USDA GI schedule specifications for the USDA as stated below.

c. Show will be capped at (1) lot load

Carcass Specifications

a. Modest or higher marbling.

b. Medium to fine marbling texture.

c. Only cattle harvested less than 30 months of age by dentition and only A-maturity lean – for superior color, texture and tenderness.

d. 10- to 16-square-inch ribeye area.

e. 1,050-pound hot carcass weight or less.

f. 1 inch or less fat thickness.

g. Superior muscling (limits light-muscled cattle).

h. Practically free of capillary rupture.

i. No dark cutters.

j. No neck hump exceeding 2 inches.

Show Categories

a. Show classifications for carcass steers: January 1, 2023 to July 1, 2023.

b. Minimum live weight of 1100 pounds.

c. Entries will be listed in the catalog in order of age (youngest to oldest).

d. Exhibitors allowed to show up to two carcass steers.

Prizes and Premiums

a. Banners and trophies will be awarded to the champion and reserve champion owned and bred and owned carcasses.

b. All premiums will be provided.

(PREMIUMS WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER A SPONSORSHIP IS SECURED.) AN EXAMPLE IS LISTED

BELOW:

Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st- $500; 2nd- $400; 3rd- $300; 4th- $200; 5th- $100; all others qualifying - $50. //

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The Traits Included in Economic Selection Indexes

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

The evaluation of possible herd sires based on their genetic potential can sometimes be confusing for new bull buyers. One factor a bull buyer can get behind in the buying process is that the next herd sire purchased should hopefully gain more dollar profit in the next calf crop. Yet, when looking at available selection tools such as EPDs to evaluate herd sires, there are so many choices to choose from. So, which EPD should you look at? And is there more than one EPD to compare sires on?

An economic index is a tool used to select on multiple traits at once based on a given breeding objective. Essentially, an index looks at both genetic and economic values as well as the relationships between traits in order to select for profit. This is a much easier way to consider multiple traits at once, while only having one value to compare between sires. Let’s take a look at each of the selection indexes available at RAAA.

There are three main selection indexes:

Profitability and Sustainability (ProS)

This is an all-purpose index which predicts the economic differences of animals for all segments of the beef supply chain. The breeding scenario for this index is that replacement heifers are retained from within the herd and all other remaining progeny are fed out to be harvested on a quality-based grid. Ultimately, this index would be the combination of the two selection indexes and breeding objectives defined below.

Traits: The traits included within this index are calving ease, growth traits, milk (MILK), mature weight (MW), heifer pregnancy (HPG), stayability

“One factor a bull buyer can get behind in the buying process is that the next herd sire purchased should hopefully gain more dollar profit in the next calf crop.”

(STAY), dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG) and carcass traits (BF, CW, MARB and REA).

HerdBuilder (HB)

This is a maternal selection index which predicts the economic differences of animals for traits that are important from conception to weaning. The breeding scenario for this index is that bulls are mated to both heifers and cows, replacement heifers are retained and all other remaining progeny are marketed at weaning.

Traits: The traits included within this index are calving ease direct (CED), calving ease maternal (CEM), weaning weight (WW), milk (MILK), mature weight (MW), heifer pregnancy (HPG) and stayability (STAY).

GridMaster (GM)

This is a terminal selection index which predicts the economic differences of non-replacement animals through the post-weaning part of production. The breeding scenario for this index is that all progeny are fed out to be harvested on a quality-based grid.

Traits: The traits included within this index are dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), carcass weight (CW), back fat (BF), marbling (MARB) and ribeye area (REA).

Furthermore, all of these indexes are expressed in dollars per head born, thus a larger value will be indicative

of a larger dollar profit overall. For instance, let’s compare two bulls on the HB index. Bull A has an index value of 78 and Bull B has an index value of 50. If these bulls are bred to a comparable set of females, we would expect Bull A’s progeny, on average, to be $28 more profitable per head born, given that these bulls were utilized in a breeding scenario that encompasses retaining replacement females and selling all other progeny at weaning.

One caveat of utilizing economic selection indexes is making sure that your operation matches the breeding scenario. This is an important factor to ensure that your operation is marketing their animals in a similar fashion, allowing for the profit per head to be realized. However, if there are other aspects of your operation that are hard to ascertain, then choosing the all-encompassing breeding scenario, such as in the ProS index, offers a balanced scenario for any operation.

With the bottom-line always being at the forefront of a producer’s mind, an economic index value can be a valuable asset due to being expressed in units we are all familiar with, dollars. An economic selection index takes the daunting task of multiple EPD comparisons between bulls into just one comparison. This takes the work out of focusing on multiple EPDs and takes less time to evaluate potential herd sires on. One index, one breeding scenario and more profit per head can be the best asset to your operation! //

Crash Course: Emergency Responders Get Hands-On Training Working Livestock Accidents

by Macey Mueller for the Red Angus Magazine

With decades of experience as a volunteer firefighter, Joel Dewitz has responded to his fair share of vehicle accidents, but a devastating rollover involving a semi loaded with cattle presented some extra challenges.

“When we got to the scene, there were live cattle to rescue and dead cattle to work around,” said the Steele, North Dakota, farmer and rancher. “Most of the law enforcement working the accident didn’t grow up around livestock, so it was completely new to them, and they couldn’t provide a lot of direction or protocol to follow.”

Dewitz admits that while the rescue process was ultimately successful, it was disorganized and at times, even dangerous for the emergency responders.

“At one point, a local authority decided to start shooting injured cattle inside the pot while guys were still in there trying to work with the live cattle,” he said. “Of course, he got kicked out of the trailer pretty quickly, but we all realized we didn’t have a clear plan on how to handle this type of situation.”

Located in central North Dakota, the Steele community sits at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 3 – two popular routes for hauling cattle through the state. After the chaotic

scene at the rollover accident, Dewitz and the Steele Fire Department sought official training through the Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) program to better prepare for any future emergency events.

Lisa Pederson, Extension livestock specialist with North Dakota State University and the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center, said BERP is a proactive, specialized training that minimizes additional animal harm while assuring responder and public safety at livestock transportation crashes.

“After two really traumatic semi accidents involving cattle here in North Dakota, it became apparent there was a lack of training among emergency responders on how to handle livestock and what to do when cattle were killed or badly injured,” she said. “We saw instances of improper euthanasia, lack of communication between responding units and just no real plan in place to handle these types of situations.

“People did what they thought was best and I sure don’t blame them for that, but we knew there was a better way to handle these stressful events.”

With hundreds of thousands of cattle on the road each day, it is imperative first responders have a plan to effectively and humanely handle them in the event of an accident.

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As a result, BERP was developed in a collaborative effort between Extension services at NDSU, West Virginia University, Iowa State University, the University of Tennessee and Ohio State University. It was originally funded through a Smith-Lever Special Needs Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and is now jointly funded by The Beef Checkoff and the founding university Extension programs.

“We were very fortunate to have such a diverse team of experts to weigh in on the different areas we needed to build into the curriculum,” Pederson said. “Jerry Yates (WVU) had managed an auction market and was very familiar with how transportation works and the comings and goings of cattle trucks; Dave Workman (WVU) was an emergency manager and a 911 dispatcher in his county; Steve Boyles (OSU) and Clyde Lane (UT) brought pieces of cattle handling and transportation safety and Jan Shearer (ISU) is really the world’s foremost authority in euthanasia.”

With years of experience as a Beef Quality Assurance trainer herself, Pederson and the team have worked with additional Extension personnel to instruct hundreds of day-long trainings across the country, which are targeted at dispatchers, first responders, emergency managers, veterinarians, Extension educators and others directly or indirectly involved in responding to vehicle accidents involving cattle and other animals.

Farmer and rancher Joel Dewitz runs Red Angus cattle near Steele, North Dakota, and has served his community as a volunteer firefighter since 1985.

Pederson said a “train the trainer” model has been particularly effective in reaching a larger audience of emergency personnel.

“Georgia has been especially successful in this approach,” she said. “We did two tours of duty of ‘train the trainer’ trainings around the state, and now they have built a team from their department of agriculture, highway patrol and Extension that does all of the trainings in their state.

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“Some places just want to pay us to do the training, which we love to do, but we honestly do not have enough time to fulfill all the demands for training, so we really like the concept of train the trainer.”

In addition to several non-negotiable tenants related to public safety, BERP trainings also include hands-on instruction in livestock handling and euthanasia, and participants get indepth tours of cattle pots, stock trailers and slant load horse trailers.

“We start with the call coming in for the crash and go through until the scene is cleaned up and debriefing has occurred afterward,” Pederson said. “Most of our first responders are natural planners and they really like to train, so it’s really fulfilling to help them prepare for accidents involving livestock and encourage them to develop their own emergency response plans appropriate for their areas.”

Pederson said that while the trainings are packed with useful information, she has really seen participants respond positively to the topic of livestock handling and containment.

“Even though it is many people’s first reaction in the event of an accident, getting livestock out of a trailer prematurely is actually one of the biggest mistakes made,” she said. “The worst thing that’s going to happen to those livestock has probably

BERP training teaches emergency personnel how to properly respond in the event of an accident involving cattle, including handling and containing livestock, appropriate euthanasia methods and how to navigate a cattle pot.

Crash Course: Emergency Responders Get Hands-On Training Working Livestock Accidents

already happened, and when you have animals loose outside of a trailer, it causes responder safety issues, it causes public safety issues and it causes livestock safety issues because they’re in oncoming traffic.

“For about 99% of the course participants – even the ones who work with livestock on a daily basis – it is a huge ‘aha’ moment when we discuss building containment around the scene first.”

Other major takeaways from the course involve building a team before getting on the scene, carcass disposal and proper euthanasia methods.

“Even in rural areas, euthanizing livestock is a traumatic thing, whether they’re your livestock or not,” Pederson said. “Most veterinary clinics don’t have enough medication on hand to euthanize multiple large animals, so it’s important to know who’s willing to take on that responsibility.

“I’ve seen the biggest, burliest guys hand that gun to somebody else because they just couldn’t do it.”

Since the BERP program began, 83% of course participants who have responded to an emergency incident involving cattle feel the training helped mitigate those emergency events.

Pederson said one of the greatest impacts of the program is

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that 80% of those who have completed a BERP training reported they have shared the knowledge they gained with others.

With BERP training and actual experience working a cattle truck rollover under his belt, Dewitz is one of those who is happy to offer the following tips to other volunteer emergency responders or local ranchers who may be called to assist with an accident in their area:

• Take advantage of everyone who’s on scene or that you can call to be on scene to help you – Dewitz recalled asking the wrecker truck on site to help pull out the back of the cattle pot, which drastically sped up the process.

• Identify fellow area ranchers who can provide portable panels and livestock trailers to haul away surviving animals – and don’t forget jump chains to tie the panels together because they are often different brands and usually will not fit with the pins coming up out of a ditch.

• If it’s afternoon, secure some kind of lights because it’s likely going to be dark before the scene is cleared.

• Invest in chop saw blades to cut through aluminum cattle trailers – typical blades made for steel won’t work.

• If at all possible, get a veterinarian on site to help avoid disputes over which animals should be euthanized – the more people with authority who can be involved, the safer everyone will be in dealing with the insurance company or the trucking outfit. //

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Keep ’Em Healthy, Optimizing Performance

by Teres Lambert for the Red Angus Magazine

Confucius once said, “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.”

To avoid trouble – poor reproductive performance, less-than-expected weaning weights, a drop in herd health, etc. – at your door, your deworming and mineral programs merit special attention.

Cattle pick up parasites almost immediately after they are on contaminated green grass.

Once an animal is infected, damage can occur within a short time. Unfortunately, you typically cannot tell an infestation has occurred until performance is monitored: delayed conception rates, poor response to vaccination and lower-than-expected milk production and weight gains.

A Georgia study showed that a 22% increase in both pregnancy and calving rate was achieved when a single dose of a dewormer was given to cows – according to label – in early May compared to cattle that were not dewormed. A Louisiana study found that cows dewormed midsummer according to label had a 12% increase in pregnancy rate compared to untreated cows.

That same study showed that calves dewormed at three to five months of age gained 0.3 pounds per day more than calves that were not dewormed and, on average, weighed 25 to 45 pounds more at weaning than control calves. An Iowa State University analysis of beef cattle production showed that using a dewormer can add $201 per head to the profitability of the cow.

“As a cow-calf operator, overall herd health is No. 1, and when cattle are loaded with parasites, health will go down,” stated Shane Phifer, SP Cattle Co., Paris, Texas, who runs more than 2,800 mama cows.

“We need to stay on top of things when it comes to deworming, as our worm load is high out here. If we don’t, weight gain on calves won’t be where it should and our cows won’t rebreed.”

A solid deworming program requires knowing your herd’s overall worm burden, and a fecal egg count (FEC) on 20 animals or 20% of your herd – whichever is greater – can give you a good picture of where your herd stands. If you’ve never taken an FEC, 2024 is a good year to start. If you have performed an FEC in the past, then testing every few years to evaluate the program to ensure efficacy is a wise move.

*Based on market prices at time of the study, April 2023.

Source: Internal Parasite Control in Cow-Calf Herds: Impact on Animal Health and Herd Profitability, Brent Credille, DVM, Ph.D., University of Georgia

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The dewormer used can make a difference.

A treatment’s efficacy can be gauged by conducting a fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) 14 days post treatment. A dewormer is considered effective if you see a 95% or more reduction in egg count. If the reduction is less than 95%, you might want to change the product, selecting one with a different active ingredient.

If you have had a program in place for a while, rotating classes of dewormers might be beneficial. Rotating two different modes of action broadens the spectrum of protection, leading to increased efficacy of treatment. Research data suggest that rotating classes of dewormers can also help to slow the resistance of internal parasites over time as well.

What animals in your herd to deworm and when to deworm have no across-the-board answers. Keep in mind, however, that, due to their immature immune system, calves are highly susceptible to parasites and bulls are more susceptible than cows. Additionally, 20% of the cow herd carries 80% of the worm burden.

To keep herd health high, his females optimizing their reproductive performance and calves reaching their genetic potential, Phifer turned to his feed company’s nutritionist and his veterinarian for advice regarding an effective dewormer and a dewormer program for his operation.

Zero in on Minerals

Just the thought of turning pairs out come spring can put a smile on your face. But to keep trouble from your door, remember that, while pastures provide an abundant supply of energy and protein to meet cow requirements, minerals are needed for reproductive performance, calf weight gain and strong immune systems.

Adele Harty, commercial beef specialist with ADM, pointed out that, even though regional differences on mineral concentrations in summer pasture forages vary, cattle typically need a supplement that provides micro-minerals – cobalt, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine and selenium in particular – at levels to meet requirements.

A good mineral program isn’t a one size fits all. To select a mineral supplement that best meets the needs of your cattle, Harty suggested working with a nutritionist familiar with the area and one who understands general forage mineral concentrations. Forage samples can also be sent to a commercial lab for mineral analysis.

“But be aware that the bioavailability of these minerals in forages vary due to type of forage and maturity or stage of growth,” Harty interjected. “If you are concerned that you’re dealing with a significant mineral deficiency, then work closely with your veterinarian to collect blood and

liver biopsy samples to determine current mineral status of the herd. Afterward, with the help of your nutritionist, make any necessary adjustments from that point.

“It is important the producer, veterinarian and nutritionist work together to find solutions.”

The form of mineral – loose, block or tub – impacts mineral intake. Cows generally consume less mineral per day when in block or tub form than in loose. If you go with blocks, several blocks should be provided so multiple animals can consume mineral at the same time. If you opt for loose mineral, the rule of thumb is 20 to 25 head per mineral feeder.

Since mineral supplements generally have targeted salt content and cattle want a drink after consuming mineral, it’s a smart move to place mineral feeders/blocks/tubs close to water sources. Moving them away from water source can decrease and potentially stop cattle from consuming desired levels of minerals.

Monitoring intake can help ensure mineral requirements are met. An easy way to monitor intake, Harty said, is to have a notepad or place in your phone to keep track of the date mineral was delivered, how much mineral was delivered, how many cows (include bulls and half the calves) are in the pasture and if there is any mineral left in feeders.

You can then hand calculate mineral intake or use a tool such as the mineral consumption calculator on the South Dakota State University Extension web site: https://extension.sdstate.edu/mineral-consumption-calculator

“There will be seasonal variation on consumption, but having an understanding of this can help you make better management decisions,” she added.

Quality of minerals and the bioavailability of minerals matter.

“Producers need to look at the ingredients on their mineral tags to determine the bioavailability of the mineral they are feeding,” Harty stated.

“To determine the quality of minerals, look for key words. The inorganic sources will be sulfates, carbonates, oxides, hydroxychlorides and basic copper chloride. The organic sources will be amino acid complexes, proteinates or polysaccharide complexes.”

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Looking Ahead in 2024

by Nevil Speer for the Red Angus Magazine

On any day, at any coffee shop, you’re certain to hear producers talking about their two favorite topics: markets and weather. And to be sure, they’ve both been highly influential on the business during the past year.

Markets

Amidst that coffee shop talk, you likely won’t hear many complaints from producers about 2023. The markets provided new records across the board.

It all started with fed cattle marking several new highs along the way to the peak of $189 per hundredweight in June 2023. Fed prices ultimately averaged nearly $176 per hundredweight for the entirety of the year, $32 per hundredweight better than 2022.

And all that pulled feeder cattle and calves to new heights, too. Steer calf prices made solid gains through the year, most significantly averaging $90$95 per hundredweight better through the heart of the fall run (basis OKC) versus 2022 prices.

Weather

Much of that market strength is largely attributable to ever-tightening cattle supply.

As review, the industry saw a sharp, drought-induced sell-off in 2022. Beef producers cut cow numbers by nearly 1.1 million head – and thus the busi-

ness started off 2023 with just 28.92 million cows. Following that swath out of the cow herd, the industry hoped for some better weather and expected some normalization in the coming year.

However, 2023 didn’t play out like that. Producers couldn’t catch much of a break. Beef cow liquidation continued the same trend as 2022.

It’s estimated that 2024’s starting cow herd will likely hover near the lower end of 28 million head.

Meanwhile, producers aren’t in any hurry to start investing in growing the cow herd. Heifers surpassed 40% of total feedyard inventory mix in October – a level that hasn’t occurred since 2001.

However, none of that is surprising. For example, Drovers State of the Beef Industry survey indicated just onethird of operations intended to restock in 2023 – regardless of how the year played out.

Producers are carefully evaluating their options while waiting for pasture, hay and water resources to improve and be replenished.

Despite higher prices, rebuilding the cow herd will take time and by all indications, this cycle will likely be of longer duration versus the previous inventory lows in 2014.

Nevil Speer

Looking Ahead To 2024

That brings us to 2024. The one-two weather punch of 2022 and 2023 will continue to squeeze the cattle supply going forward. Not only are cow numbers tight, but feeder cattle supply continues to shrink. For example, 2024’s feeder cattle supply, outside of feedyards, will likely be near 2015’s near-term low of 24.6 million head. Tighter numbers stand as a ready source to further fuel the market.

As a result, the Livestock Marketing Information Center projects this year’s returns in the cow-calf sector to be roughly $250 per cow. Better yet, LMIC further estimates those returns will surge even higher in the next several years – $504 and $690 in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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Looking Ahead in 2024

Producer Sentiment

Despite the frustrations and challenges with weather, producers remain confident regarding the beef business. Drover’s SOBI survey revealed a bullish outlook going forward with nearly twothirds of respondents indicating they’re optimistic about the future. And based on market performance through the fall, it’s likely next year’s survey will result in even more bullishness.

Those perspectives inherently influence decision-making in the years to come. Most significantly, 54% of SOBI respondents indicated plans to add an additional person to their operation in the next five years. Meanwhile, 38% are expectant when it comes to herd expansion – that is, they also plan to grow the cow herd within the next five years. Growth and expansion are definitely on the horizon; as noted previously, perhaps just more intentional and less reactive versus previous cycles.

Long-Run Outlook

The foundation of the beef industry is built on the consumer – they are the business. To that end, the SOBI survey asked about producer perspective surrounding consumer priorities in future years with focus in four key areas:

1. Environmental impact

2. Animal welfare

3. Sustainable practices

4. Desire for high-quality beef

In every instance, a majority of producers either agreed, or strongly agreed, each of those items will be increasingly important in the years to come. The survey summary stated it like this: “Operators foresee acceleration of challenges they face today, mostly related to consumer attitudes and activist efforts that are largely outside their control.

Most beef producers expect increased pressure to be sustainable, care for the environment and elevate animal welfare while producing higher quality carcasses.”

That said, the mix of those influences will make the business more complex in the years to come.

Navigating Uncertainty

Given that outlook for complexity and change, the inherent question that arises surrounds strategies (NOT tactics) for prosperity. That is, what should producers be doing to ensure they’re ready for the uncertainty? That involves a couple of key considerations – all of them inherently tied together:

1. First, producers need to be continually seeking answers to the question, “What’s the business doing?” It’s a question that suggests anticipation and readiness to innovate regardless of changing environment.

2. Second, Aimpoint Research indicates those producers most likely to thrive in the next 20 years are ones that are disciplined about shutting out noise and focusing on the business. They tend to be innovative, early adopters of change, financially savvy and seek advice and collaboration.

3. Third, a great lesson is to be learned from BSE in Canada 20 years ago. At the time, Dr. Harlan Hughes noted that producers who kept asking why it can’t be, or desired it be, “the way it was before” were the ones who struggled – their perspective was inherently self-defeating. The better approach was found among those who embraced the mindset of change being

the only constant – they were more empowered and felt more hopeful about the future.

Cutting Edge of Change

Undoubtedly, 2024 will bring at least one curve ball for the beef industry –things that never happen, happen all the time. Producers who position themselves with an open mind and operate through believing “success is within my control” are the ones most likely to succeed amidst that turbulence.

Back to the top, conventional wisdom and coffee shop talk won’t help you be successful. That’s because the coffee shop talk is just that – talk. And it’s generally based on made-up limitations (or at least someone else’s perception of such). Gary Keller and Jay Papsan in their book, “The ONE Thing,” explain it like this, “Over time, myths and mistruths get thrown around so often they eventually feel familiar and start to sound like the truth. Then we start basing important decisions on them.”

Bottomline – don’t believe them! You won’t find the foundation for success in the status quo.

That’s best summarized by an email I received this year from an industry veteran who shared this observation, “You always want to be on the cutting edge of change because that is where the best producers in the industry live every day.” //

Producers who position themselves with an open mind and operate through believing “success is within my control” are the ones most likely to succeed amidst turbulence in the beef industry.

HERD DISPERSAL SALE

SELLING 100+ HEAD

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Nevada, Missouri

Held in Conjunction with our Annual Red Angus Bull Sale

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...

Noon Lunch

1 p.m. Double A Herd Dispersal Sale

SALE LOCATION...

3 Cedars Event Center 24327 E. Old Town Rd., Nevada, Missouri, 64772. 7 miles east of Nevada on Hwy. 54, then 2 miles south on 2400 Rd. and 1/2 mile east on Old Town Rd.

AUCTIONEER...

JESSE BOLIN - (417) 830-2835

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RANCH LOCATION: NEVADA, MO

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Red Lazy MC Cowboy Cut 26U x Six Mile Lakota 112Y Bull calf born 12/2/23 by ALT Federalist 1032F

ALT GOLDIE LOCKS 173L 1/9/23

Duff Red Bear 18154 x Smoky Y Lakota 1531C Sells Open

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Red SSS Traverse 387Z x Windy Hill Ms Dream 1226Z Sells bred to Bieber Spartan E639 for a fall calf

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Pie One Of A Kind 352 x Red Windy Hill Belle 1338A Sells bred to ALT Moon Shot 920G for a spring calf

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CED 15 BW -3.9

WW 84 YW 134

ADG 0.31 DMI 2.41

MILK 33 ME 15

HPG 13 CEM 10

STAY 17 MARB 0.53

YG -0.06 CW 36

REA 0.46 FAT -0.01

PROS 113 HB 66

GM 47

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MGS: RED RAINBOW ROLEX 15F

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MGS: GLACIER CHATEAU 744

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March 2 Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT

March 5 Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT

March 8........... Leland Red Angus, Sidney, MT

March 9........... Lucht Red Angus, Bozeman, MT

March 11 Feddes Red Angus, C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT

March 12 Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID

March 13 Heart River Red Angus, Belfield, ND

March 14......... Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT

March 15......... Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT

March 16 Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT

March 19 Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT

March 20......... Klompien Red Angus & CK Red Angus, Manhattan, MT

March 21......... Martin Red Angus , Malta, MT

March 23 Fischer Red Angus, Harlowton, MT

March 27 Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT

March 28......... Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

March 28......... Northern Lites Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

April 6 Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT

April 6 Heritage Red Angus (PT Opening Day), Chinook, MT

April 12 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT

April 28 ........... Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

May 9 .............. Koenig Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

Dec. 4 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT

Dec. 13 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT

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ADM & MJM Red Angus, Sander, MT

AJM Red Angus, Sidney, MT

Angelo Cattle Co., Drummond, MT

Blom Red Angus, Vida, MT

Boot Jack Cattle Co., Lewistown, MT

Christensen Red Angus, Park City, MT

Dalton Cattle, Richfield, ID

Franz Ranch, Sidney, MT

Geib Red Angus, Dagmar, MT

Glacier Red Angus, Polson, MT

Harmony Hill Red Angus, Bozeman, MT

Heritage Red Angus, Chinook, MT

Hidden Hollow Ranch, Townsend, MT

J Bar Stenberg Ranch, St. Ignatius, MT

Knaub Red Angus, Lodge Grass, MT

Lost Creek Red Angus, Molt, MT

Mars Red Angus, Kinsey, MT

Meyer Cattle Co., Helmville, MT

Ostendorf Red Angus, Powderville, MT

Ott Red Angus, Reed Point, MT

Rutledge Red Angus, Big Sandy, MT

Sheperd Red Angus, Cody, WY

Shoco Ranch, Augusta, MT

Smieja Red Angus, Belgrade, MT

Summers Red Angus, Flaxville, MT

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Interpreting Carbon Credits in Cattle Production

by Jessica Wesson for the Red Angus Magazine

One of the biggest movements in conservation is carbon credit. In certain industries, companies can buy these carbon credits as a license to pollute. As strange as that might sound, it’s an opportunity from which cattle producers can profit. This system consists of two forms, including carbon offsets and carbon insets.

Carbon Offsets

According to Nic Buckley Biggs, vice president of sustainability for AgriWebb, one carbon offset equals one ton of CO2 that has been sequestered in the soil or has not been emitted.

“A carbon offset results when someone decides to change a management strategy that decreases greenhouse gas emissions,” Buckley Biggs said. “When a producer changes practices in a way that can reduce their carbon footprint, this is what is known as a carbon offset. They get paid for the amount of carbon that avoided emission, but most farmers and ranchers don’t hold on to that carbon offset.”

In fact, most carbon offsets achieved by cattle producers are sold to other, bigger industries, such as airlines and big tech companies.

“Typically, it’s a large corporation that has made a commitment to reduce their emissions,” Buckley Biggs said. “So, they will buy the carbon offset from a producer and write off that carbon unit from their own ‘carbon accounting books.’”

While this method adds money to the producer’s pocket, it does come with a tradeoff.

“Once a rancher sells a carbon offset, they can’t claim it for their own operation,” Buckley Biggs said. “So, depending on how much they sell, they may not be able to claim that they’re selling beef that had a reduced carbon footprint.”

Carbon Insets

There is another type of carbon credit called a carbon inset. It is essentially the same concept as a carbon offset, except for one key difference.

“The buyer of a carbon inset is going to be in the same supply chain as the seller,” Buckley Biggs said. “So, if a rancher is the seller, the buyer would be in the agriculture or food industry. It wouldn’t be an airline or oil company.”

The idea of a carbon inset is that it goes back into the supply chain it originally came from.

“Buyers in the agricultural industry would be a packer, grocery store, fast food chain or something along those lines,” Buckley Biggs said. “In this case, a rancher could claim that their meat is sustainable because that carbon credit is going back into the same supply chain.”

Carbon Credit Marketplaces

Carbon credit works out in favor of the environment and puts more money into the pocket of the cattleman. Marketplaces exist to help farmers and ranchers looking to sell their carbon offsets.

“There are brokers out there to help producers connect to companies that want to buy their carbon offsets,” Buckley Biggs said. “This market-based approach is voluntary, using financial incentives to motivate producers to change their behavior.”

She said there are other cases where practices are mandated by the government that force industries to adopt environmentally friendly policies.

However, the free-market concept works well for cattle producers and other agricultural suppliers.

Carbon credit works is environmentally beneficial and puts more money into the pocket of the cattleman.

Interpreting Carbon Credits in Cattle Production

“For large global corporations, there is now a lot of attention on their carbon footprints,” Buckley Biggs said. “Carbon credits are a good way for industries to signal to the public that they did improve their practices and to get compensated for doing so.”

Buckley Biggs explained that there are two methods for producers to benefit financially from environmental practices. There are practice-based payments and outcome-based payments.

“The carbon credit is an outcome-based payment system,” Buckley Biggs said. “Ranchers don’t get paid simply because they adopted a new practice. They have to have data and records showing actual results so that when companies buy carbon offsets or insets, they don’t get accused of greenwashing.”

A producer with reliable records and a data-keeping system will be better prepared to enter the marketplace to sell their carbon credits.

The Science Behind Carbon Credits

Terms such as “carbon footprint” and “greenhouse gases” have been thrown around for decades, but what do these actually mean? Sometimes, it can be overwhelming to dig into the environmental movement and all the hot topics

surrounding this important issue.

Emily Andreini Stackhouse, Ph.D., livestock and environment research manager for Alltech, said it does not have to be an intimidating subject to discuss and research if producers know what they are dealing with.

“All of our ruminant species in livestock produce methane because it is part of their digestive process. Our industry gets pinpointed for methane production,” Andreini Stackhouse said. “Methane is a greenhouse gas that produces more heat than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, so we use carbon dioxide as our reference greenhouse gas.”

Buckley Biggs says there are methods to help decrease a producer’s carbon footprint by improving the soil carbon on their property.

“Some producers will change their grazing systems and implement something like rotational grazing or adaptive multi-paddock grazing,” Buckley Biggs said. “Others might

Nic Buckley Biggs, AgriWebb Emily Andreini Stackhouse, Ph.D.

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Interpreting Carbon Credits in Cattle Production plant more perennials or native plants to restore the soil carbon.”

She says the amount of carbon that is sequestered in the soil depends on a variety of factors.

“It depends on where the rancher lives, how much rain they get and most importantly, what type of soil and vegetation they have,” Buckley Biggs said. “Even if producers implement the exact same practice, they might see different results for carbon sequestration.”

Improving animal efficiency, which reduces methane production, is also a good way to decrease the carbon footprint.

“There’s a lot of scientific evidence that increasing an animal’s efficiency will reduce emissions,” Buckley Biggs said. “Improving weaning rates, animal health, genetics, feed efficiency and reducing mortality rates are all ways producers can reduce methane.”

There is also another incentive for producers to increase their animal’s efficiency.

“If you have more productive animals and a more efficient operation, you’re going to get more out of your business,” Buckley Biggs said. “It increases profitability, which is more

Producers must have data and records indicating results, so when companies purchase carbon offsets or insets, they avoid accusations of greenwashing.

motivating for producers. And this is also where data and records will play a large role in understanding where your operation might be profiting or could be profiting.”

Programs

There are several programs that producers can benefit from that are scientifically based.

“Most programs that help ranchers capitalize on their environmental efforts are based on research that has been

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Interpreting Carbon Credits in Cattle Production

peer-reviewed and published,” Andreini Stackhouse said.

Buckley Biggs says her company participates in projects that ranchers can partake in.

“AgriWebb is part of a USDA climate-smart commodities grant that American Farmland Trust leads,” Buckley Biggs said. “The project received financial support to reduce emissions in the production of agricultural commodities and to create new markets for climate-smart agricultural products. This particular project focuses on climate-smart beef production, with the goal of increasing the adoption of low-emissions grazing and land management practices, fine-tuning measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of these practices.”

This project also aims to continue the development of markets for climate-smart beef producers.

Andreini Stackhouse adds that there is yet again a financial incentive to join this movement through programs.

“Carbon credit programs can be a way to diversify income,” Andreini Stackhouse said. “As we quantify greenhouse gas emissions and work on reducing those, hopefully, these programs will incentivize producers to continue that work.”

From the beginning of the profession, cattlemen have been environmentally conscious. However, a modern viewpoint of

some of the industry’s biggest challenges is essential to the movement’s success.

“Cattle producers have always worked toward environmental improvement, and I think we need to talk about more than just the environmental aspect of sustainability,” Andreini Stackhouse said. “We should look at the bigger picture and consider other aspects such as economics and society.”

Producers can decrease their carbon footprint by improving the soil carbon on their property through grazing systems like rotational grazing or adaptive multi-paddock grazing.

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Annual Production Sale

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024

At the ranch – 5 miles north of Bagley, MN

Sale Time: 2 p.m. CST

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Selling:

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5 Red Angus & Black Red-Carrier Reg. Open Females

20 Commercial Red Angus Bred Heifers

AI bred to last year’s high selling bull - Dahlke Rancher 214K$24,000 to ST Genetics

10 Commercial Open Yearling Heifers

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1. The producer contacts the Red Angus Association of America at 940-477-4593 and answers a short supplier enrollment questionnaire over the phone. RAAA staff will ask general management, animal identification and breeding questions. If needed, the producer may be asked to supply additional documentation on breeding such as semen receipt, lease agreements or information on purchased females.

2. After all documentation is recorded, staff will ship the tags directly to the producer who must tag the calves before they leave the ranch of origin – birth, branding, preconditioning, weaning or before loading on the semi.

3. The producer will receive a customer enrollment agreement to fill out and return to RAAA with a copy of their calving records.

4. Staff will issue the USDAapproved Certificate of Compliance upon receiving the customer enrollment agreement and calving record.

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National Red Angus Open and Junior Regional Show Results

Cattlemen’s Congress – Oklahoma City

Grand Champion Open Female AMTC Princess Lana 1K1 – Andrew Meier, Clinton, TN

Grand Champion Open Bull HAHN Road Warrior 3K – Hahn Cattle Service, Russell, KS

2024 National Red Angus Open Show – Judge: Jason Hoffman

Reserve Grand Champion Open Female LCC Rose Cita 026 – Alexis Wright, Philippi, WV

Grand Champion Open Percentage Female PBRS Kacee 2120K – Emery Bowers, Yukon, OK

Reserve Grand Champion Open Bull WD ROSE Johnny Cash 342 – Rosebud Cattle Co., Abilene, KS

Reserve Grand Champion Open Percentage Female XTB Little Red Wagon K094 – Morgan Jackson, Kaufman, TX

Show

2024 National Red Angus Pen Show – Judge: Brandon Callis

Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers Kayden Smith/Blackjack Cattle Co. –Shiner, TX

Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls Sandridge Land & Cattle – Forest, MS

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls 3 Aces – Clinton, TN

Premier Breeder – TC Reds – Ringle, WI

Premier Exhibitor – Tucker Bayer – Ringle, WI

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Grand Champion Junior Female AMTC Princess Lana 1K1 – Andrew Meier, Clinton, TN

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female MHC Maren 205K – Kambrie Murray, Lebanon, OR

Reserve Grand Champion Junior Female H/H MS CV 2106 – Kambrie Murray, Lebanon, OR

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female 3ACES Fiona 9042 – Andrew Meier, Clinton, TN

2024 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Red Angus Regional Show – Judge: Tim Schaeffer

National Red Angus Open and Junior Regional Show Results

Grand Champion Junior Percentage Female PBRS Kacee 2120K – Emery Bowers, Yukon, OK

Reserve Grand Champion Junior Percentage Female J6 Red Ruby 655K E – Ben Spencer, Gibbon, NE

Pee-Wee Showmanship Winner – Channing Lind Junior Showmanship Winner – Maci Weems

Intermediate Showmanship Winner – Addison Vowell Senior Showmanship Winner – Kambree Murray

Lee Bjorklund honored as Red Angus Herdsman of the Year

by Katie Martin, Assistant Director of Communications

Lee Bjorklund, Henning, Minnesota, was selected as the 2024 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year at the National Red Angus Show during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City Jan. 2-4. The award was presented by RAAA president Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas.

“It was a pleasure to present Lee Bjorklund the Herdsman of the Year award at our National Red Angus Show,” DeVoe said. “It’s always exciting to recognize Red Angus stakeholders who are on top of their game and dedicated to promoting Red Angus genetics.”

Bjorklund operates BJ Farms alongside his parents, Doug and Pam, and siblings Kendal, Jack and Luke.

His passion for the Red Angus breed began at the young age of 6 when he started showing. After graduating high school, he knew he wanted to return to the family operation.

As the sixth generation to operate the family farm, Bjorklund has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to breeding and raising cattle. To maximize the potential of each animal, he pays close attention to details such as management, feeding, clipping and fitting. He spends countless hours in the barn managing the herd and completing day-to-day operations. Bjorklund has a servant’s heart and spends many hours with new 4-H families helping them prepare cattle for competition.

“We thank the Lord every day for Lee,” said his parents Doug and Pam. “More important than any cow, his work ethic, respect, integrity and accountability are second to none. He is always willing to help. We appreciate him and his siblings more than they will ever know.”

The Herdsman of the Year is presented to a hands-on individual who has most effectively presented his or herself, and their cattle, in a professional manner while at the show.

For more information on Red Angus shows and upcoming events, visit www.RedAngus.org. //

Lee Bjorklund of BJ Farms, Henning, Minnesota, was selected as the 2024 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year. The award was presented by RAAA President Kyley DeVoe.

Beef x Dairy Producers Using Elite Red Angus Genetics

by Tom Brink, RAAA CEO and Founder, Top Dollar Angus

Last month’s issue of the Red Angus Magazine included an article about the increased production of beef x dairy cross cattle. Dairies are using more sexed heifer-dairy semen on their best cows. Lower-milk-producing cows are increasingly bred with beef semen to obtain a more valuable calf. Dale Woerner, Ph.D., professor and Cargill endowed professor, department of animal and food sciences, Texas Tech University, has extensively studied this trend and estimates that approximately 3.5 million head of these crossbred cattle are born in the U.S. annually. Considering the U.S. dairy herd of 9.4 million cows, Woerner’s number suggests beef x dairy calves represent more than one-third of all calves born from dairy cows.

Top Dollar Angus has been involved in facilitating the sale of beef semen into a small portion of this market for the past two-and-a-half years. These sales are strictly on high-growth, high-carcass Red Angus bulls for use on west coast Holstein cows. We are aware of others using Red Angus sires to produce beef x dairy crosses in the Texas Panhandle, but do not have specific familiarity with how much semen is being used.

Since the fall of 2021, Top Dollar Angus has helped move more than 11,000 units of Red Angus semen for this purpose. Twelve different sires have been utilized to date. Their average GridMaster index and relevant EPDs are shown in the accompanying table. Some of this semen was from older Red Angus sires that were past their peak for breeding registered or commercial beef cattle.

Red Angus Beef x Dairy Sires

GM Index and EPDs Rank

Grid Master Index Top 7%

Calving Ease Direct Top 54%

Weaning Weight Top 8%

Yearling Weight Top 6%

Average Daily Gain Top 8%

Carcass Weight Top 11%

Marbling Top 9%

Ribeye Area Top 19%

Thus, in several cases, the sale of this semen helped “clean up” aging semen inventories.

We cannot speak for the entire beef x dairy market segment, but Top Dollar Angus’ clients are laser-focused on what genetics they want. All progeny from these matings go to the feedyard, after spending time being grown at a calf ranch. They are bred strictly for beef production. Therefore, after an acceptable level of calving ease, growth and carcass traits are what matter most.

Studying the table on the genetics of the 12 sires makes this apparent. Red Angus is a calving-ease breed, and breed average Calving Ease Direct is acceptable in a beef x dairy application. The average CED on the 12 sires used so far is in the middle of the Red Angus population (top 54%).

That is not the case for growth and carcass traits. The dairies themselves, and those who buy and feed these cattle, are seeking sires as close to the top of the bell curve as they can find. They want

Top Dollar Angus Team

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growth and pounds, but they also want as much marbling as they can get, and above-average muscle too.

As shown in the table, the average sire ranking for GridMaster, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Average Daily Gain and Marbling are in the top single digits of the population. That is a lot of genetic power for those traits! Furthermore, with Carcass Weight and Ribeye Area in the top 11% and 19%, respectively, the overall genetic package of growth and carcass merit originating from these sires is nothing short of elite. That is probably the reason the beef x dairy clients we have worked with seem satisfied and keep coming back for more Red Angus semen.

What is the Takeaway for Beef Producers?

Obviously, beef x dairy cattle production is considerably different than raising beef cattle. Breeding top-quality beef cattle is more difficult. More traits must be considered, particularly on the maternal side. That said, perhaps the biggest learning we can take from beef x dairy cattle producers is how focused they are on using genetics and genetic information, such as EPDs and indexes. They know what they want – they have genetic targets, and their attentiveness to producing a valuable product is admirable. //

CallingAllPhotographers!

The Red Angus Association of America is soliciting entries for the RAAA Photo Contest. The contest will run from Jan. 1 through March 31. Photos must be submitted to bit.ly/2024PhotoContest and fit one of these categories:

Winter • Fall • Summer • Spring • Calves • Cow-Calf • Bulls • Females General Ranch Life • Juniors in Action • FCCP/AA-Tagged

Deadline:

March 31

5 p.m. CDT

Submit online at bit.ly/2024PhotoContest

Questions? Contact: Katie Martin

katiemartin@redangus.org

ContestRules:

PhotoSpecs:

• Entries from non-members and members alike are welcome.

• There is no limit to the number of photos per person.

• Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31, 2024.

• All entries become property of RAAA and may be used in any capacity (magazine, social media, print ads, etc.) without advance notice.

• Photos under 1 MB in size will not be accepted.

• Images should be in mega-pixel digital format.

• RAAA staff will select category finalists. The finalists will then be voted on by Red Angus enthusiasts on the RAAA Facebook page to select category winners.

• Cash prizes - $100 per category and $500 Grand Prize.

• Any contestant winning more than $600 will need to fill out a W9.

• All entries must include a minimum of one Red Angus animal.

• Entries MUST include category name and contestant name in file name (Example: Winter_Doe_John_1.jpg).

• Photos that do not meet the above requirements will not be eligible for prizes!

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Public Speaking in the Beef Industry

by Cameron Ison, JRA Board

Public speaking plays a role in the beef industry. Whether it’s engaging with our association or conversing with ranchers, effective communication has become more crucial than ever before.

Allow me to share some aspects that underscore its significance:

1. Advocacy and Promotion

Public speaking plays a role in advocating for the industry. Speakers can tackle misunderstandings, highlight the advantages of consuming beef and underscore the industry’s impact on both the economy and food availability. This contributes to fostering a perception.

2. Communication and Education

Public speaking allows industry professionals, ranchers, and experts to communicate important information about best practices, new technologies and advancements in the beef industry. This helps in educating stakeholders and promoting knowledge-sharing within the industry and community.

3. Crisis Management

During periods of crisis, effective communication is essential. Industry leaders may find themselves having to tackle problems like disease outbreaks, concerns over food safety or challenges in the market. The key lies in ensuring communication is clear and transparent, enabling crisis management and upholding confidence.

4. Policy Influence

Public speaking plays a role in allowing industry representatives to engage with policymakers, legislators and regulatory bodies. Through expressing the needs, challenges and possible solutions of the industry, speak-

Cameron

Gracie Rogers, Missouri • jragracie1@gmail.com

Kenedy DeVoe, Texas • jrakenedy@gmail.com

Zachary Griffeth, Oklahoma • zachary.griffeth.jra@gmail.com

Bailey Jean Smith, Texas • jrabaileyjean@gmail.com

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ers can actively contribute towards shaping policies that foster growth within the beef cattle sector.

5. Consumer Education

Public speaking allows industry professionals to directly interact with consumers. It is especially crucial for addressing consumer worries surrounding subjects like animal well being, sustainability and the nutritional benefits of beef. Engaging with consumers in this way aids in establishing trust and fostering loyalty.

6. Skill Development

Being able to communicate is a highly important skill. It helps us all become better leaders and influencers within the industry by enabling them to share information, engage audiences and handle questions with confidence.

In essence, public speaking plays a role in the beef industry and in other areas of life by facilitating communication, education, advocacy and collaboration. It enables stakeholders to engage with audiences, exchange insights and contribute to the industry’s overall prosperity and long-term viability. //

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

July 15-19 – New York

Website:

2023-2024

Common Hashtags: #jra #redangus

Cameron Ison

Cameron Ison and other juniors put their speaking skills to work during the National Red Angus Convention.

Position your ranch for profitability with Red Angus-sired calves.

BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER

RED ANGUS

Mark & Kathy Barenthsen

Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger

Powers Lake, ND • bbredangus.com

Mark: 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834

Jeremy: 701/464-4893 • 701-339-2899 Jaessica: 701/339-7922 mkbar@nccray.com • jbullinger@nccray.net

BERWALD FAMILY

Austin Berwald Toronto, SD • 605/690-3319 austinmberwald@hotmail.com

BRADEMEYER FARMS

Mike Brademeyer • Verona, ND 701/742-2598 • 701/710-0445 kbrademeyer@drtel.net brademeyerfarmsredangus.com

BRENNER ANGUS

Sidney & Melva Brenner • Carson, ND 701/522-3335 • 701/471-9135 brennersmb@gmail.com

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Gary & Chad Pederson • Firesteel, SD 605/865-3190 • 605/850-9878 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

CAMPBELL RED ANGUS

Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com

DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO.

Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND 701/485-3762 • 701/269-5368 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

Bryantt Bolduc • Arlan Dahkle Bagley, MN 218/533-0259 • 218/556-5896 218/694-6727 • 218/533-0259 dahlkerancher@yahoo.com dalhlkeredangus.com

DK RED ANGUS

Scott Kueffler • Grenora, ND 701/694-3620 • 701/641-0519 redangus@nccray.com www.dkredangus.net

FORSTER RED ANGUS

Kenneth Forster • Richardton, ND 701/974-2450 • 701/290-2450

forsterredangus@yahoo.com

www.forsterredangus.com

HEART RIVER RANCH

Chuck & Annette Steffan • Belfield, ND 701/575-8145 • 290-9745 • 260-4630

heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com

www.heartrivergenetics.com

HUBER EY RED ANGUS

Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 • 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net • www.hubereyredangus.com

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 • 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com

KAL-KOTA RANCH

Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 • 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com • www.kalkotaranch.com

KALBERER RANCH

Jesse Kalberer • Bismarck, ND (h): 701-425-0111 • (c): 701/471-4388

kalbererjesse@hotmail.com

www.kalbererfarms.com

KIRWIN RED ANGUS

J.D. & Jaydn Kirwan • Bonesteel, SD J.D: 605/491-4125 • Jaydn: 402/322-1809 jd606kirwan@gmail.com

KOESTER RED ANGUS

Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/400-1611 • koesterredangus@gmail.com www.koesterredangus.com

L83 RANCH

Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND • 701/201-0477 lodeoncattle@gmail.com • L83Ranch.com benjamin.lodoen@gmail.com

LAZY D RED ANGUS

John & Sara Berg • Cody Berg Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/826-4231 701/570-9788 • 701/570-0730 lazydredangus@yahoo.com

LAZY J BAR RANCH

John & Stephanie Jung • Mina, SD

John: 605/228-1743

Stephanie: 605/380-1796 lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com lazyjbarranch.com

LELAND RED ANGUS

Melvin & Luella Leland

Melvin: 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1465

Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT

Todd: 701/565-2361 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net • lelandredangus.com

LONE TREE RED ANGUS

Brad Schecher • Bison, SD 605/244-5972 • 605/430-2787 lonetreeredangus@hotmail.com www.lonetreeredangus.com

MISSOURI RIVER RED ANGUS

Blake & Whitney Wold • Watford City, ND 701/770-4105 missouririverredangus@gmail.com missouririverredangus.com

NAMKEN RED ANGUS

Jared Namken • Lake Norden, SD 605/881-3845

jarednamken@hotmail.com www.namkenredangus.com

NORDLUND STOCK FARMS LLC

Mike Nordlund: 701/799-0943

Sam Nordlund: 701/799-1613 Clearbrook, MN nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com nordlundstockfarm.com

OHR RED ANGUS

Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson • Argusville, ND Ed: 701/238-3601 • Carl: 701/361-0684 olsoncandc@aol.com • olsonredpower.com

PRESSER RED ANGUS

Troy Presser • Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2855 • 701/220-0189 tpresser@westriv.com

RESSLER LAND & CATTLE

Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701/789-0191 • 701/789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com

Watch for more exciting events in North Dakota!

March 2 DK Red Angus, Sitting Bull Auction, Williston, ND

March 4 Campbell Red Angus, Ranch, McIntosh, SD

March 6 Broken Heart Ranch, Ranch, Firesteel, SD

March 8 Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus, Ranch, Sidney, MT

March 13 Berwald Family, Toronto, SD

March 13 Heart River Ranch, Feedlot, Belfield, ND

March 16

March 20

Milk Creek Reds, Ranch, Plevna, MT

Klompien & CK Red Angus, Veltkamp Feedlot, Manhattan, MT

March 21 Jacobson Red Angus, Hitterdal, MN

March 24

March 26

March 26

Dahlke Red Angus, Ranch, Bagley, MT

L83 Ranch, Kist Livestock, Mandan

Lone Tree Red Angus, Meadow, SD

April 1 Presser Red Angus, Ranch, Turtle Lake

April 3

April 26

Missouri River Red Angus, Sidney Livestock Auction, Sidney, MT

Kuhn’s Red Angus and Huber EY Red Angus, Napoleon Livestock, Napoleon

May 4 Oland Red Angus, Ranch, Sheldon, ND

Website: ndredangus.org • Facebook: North Dakota Red Angus Association

RHODES RED ANGUS RANCH

Jordon Rhodes: 605/228-9301

Jackson Rhodes: 605/216-7841 Faulkton, SD

kellirhodes6@hotmail.com jordan.rhodes@live.com

ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH

Rick, Amber & Kaden Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/391-1911 • 701/934-4178 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com

SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC

Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne Schriefer Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 701/983-4292 • 701/870-4292 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com

SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS

Brandon & Dixie Rusch • Sherill Seeger New Salem, ND Brandon: 701/226-5479 Dixie: 701/426-9443 Sherill: 701-400-5077 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO.

Ron & Ryan Clemetson Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/741-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

TWEDT RED ANGUS

Sam Twedt

McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 • 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com

VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS

Emit Valnes Eden, SD 605/698-6596 • 605/228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com • valnesranch.com

WASEM RED ANGUS

Chris & Jolyn Wasem Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 jolyn.wasem@gmail.com wasemredangus.com

ND Red Angus Association

President: Sam Twedt

Vice President: Bryan Ressler

Immediate Past Pres.: Scott Kueffler

Directors: Ryan Clemetson, Ben Lodoen, Rick Rohrich & Chris Wasem Sec./Treas.: Chuck & Annette Steffan 701/290-9745 ndredangus.org

heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com

Member News

In Memory

James Hatton Burch III

James Hatton

Burch III of Meridian, Texas, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023.

A memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Clifton Church of Christ.

James was born on Feb. 26, 1966, in Clifton, Texas, to James Hatton Burch Jr. and Janet Faye Adams Burch.

James graduated from Clifton High School in 1984 and then from Abilene Christian University in 1988 with a degree in range management.

James enjoyed taking trips to Colorado, hunting and fishing.

James was the fifth generation of family to live and work on the farm. He took a lot of pride in knowing this could be passed on for the future

generations to come. He thoroughly enjoyed talking about the history of the farm and the family to anyone who would listen.

Loved ones include his mother, Janet Burch; children, Krista Wright and husband, Roy, of McGregor, Texas; Wyatt Burch and wife, Hannah of Crawford, Texas; and Emily Burch of Crawford, Texas; grandchildren, Hadley and Eli Burch, and Riggs Wright. James is also survived by longtime partner Teresa Stacy of Morgan, Texas; James’ stepson Noah Stacy, and granddaughter Malorie Renner. Also left to remember James are numerous extended family and friends.

James Burch III is preceded in death by his grandparents, father and brother.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to:

Red Angus Association of America 18335 E 103rd Ave. Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 //

Bullis Creek Ranch “Generations of Predictability”

January 22, 2024

Wood Lake, Nebraska

29 Red Angus Age-Advantaged Bulls ........... $4,281 32 Limousin and LimFlex

Age-Advantaged Bulls $4,226

Red Angus Highlights

The top-selling Red Angus bull was BCRR Top End 272. He sold for $8,750 to Troy and Michelle Safe of Nebraska.

BCCR Well Stocked 209 sold for $8,000 to Eric and Shannon Ravenscroft of Nebraska.

BCRR NEBR Top End 228 sold for $7,000 to Wilde Ranch of Nebraska.

BCRR Monument 229, a Fritz Monument son, sold for $6,500 to Kyle Wagner of Nebraska.

Limousin/LimFlex Highlights

The top selling Limousin/LimFlex bull was BRAW Emprize 2246K. He sold to Wulf Cattle of Minnesota for $8,000.

BRAW Mr. Enhance 220K sold for $7,000 to Lazy Trails Angus Ranch of Nebraska.

BRAW Yellowstone 2226K sold for $6,000 to Rich and Laura Cockroft of Kansas.

BRAW Windfall 2209K sold to Steve and Kristi Voorhees of Scobey of Montana. //

Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

Area 1 –West

Director – George Murdock

LUKE JOHNSON

4450 ROLLING HILLS ROAD

SHERIDAN, CA 95681

IDAHO LIVESTOCK AND CATTLE CO.

2631 EAST SPRING ROCK

LANE HAYDEN, ID 83835

BENTLEY HERMANN

P.O.BOX 92

MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458

Area 2 – Montana

Director – Kay Klompien

STOREY HEREFORD RANCH

KATELYN KOHLBECK

10069 RIVER ROAD BOZEMAN, MT 59718

Area 3 – Rocky Mountain

Director – Aaron Kravig

PEIGHTON FRANK

17701 COUNTY RD 38 PLATTEVILLE, CO 80651

Area 4 – Southwest

Director – Tony Ballinger

HAYS RANCH

THOMAS HAYS

202 CR 4817

WOLFE CITY, TX 75496

M SQUARED

CHANCE MASSEY

530

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482

THOMAS MEYER

1023 DENROCH DALHART, TX 79022

Area 5 – Northern Plains

Director – Stephanie Jung

HILLSIDE ANGUS

SCOTT HELBERG

13919 103RD ST SE BECKER, MN 55308

KOHLS LAND AND CATTLE BENNETT KOHLS

23722 230TH ST. HUTCHINSON, MN 55350

TRUMAN RANCH

TYLER TRUMAN

40702 447TH ST.SE LENGBY, MN 56651

CRANVIEW FARMS

ROB ARNOLD

6700 COUNTY ROAD 19 SOUTH MINOT, ND 58701

TURTLE BUTTE ANGUS

AVERY DAVIS

30113 313TH AVE

WINNER, SD 57580

WYATT DEJONG

31840 DEJONG RD. KENNEBEC, SD 57544

DUXBURY CATTLE CO.

SHANNON DUXBURY

20975 379TH AVE WESSINGTON, SD 57381

PAIGE HANSON

22509 445 AVE RAMONA, SD 57054

MEMPHIS PETERSON

34713 255TH ST PUKWANA, SD 57370

Area 6 – Great Plains

Director – Jason Anderson

HORALEK MANLEY RED ANGUS

PAYTON MANLEY

700 COOLEY ST BLUE RAPIDS, KS 66411

M4 CATTLE LLC

MELISSA ANDERSON

77 COUNTY ROAD 30 STAPLETON, NE 69163

CAILYN HEYE

318 S 64TH RD NEBRASKA CITY, NE 68410

MOLLY MCCRODEN

905 HORSESHOE AVE SUTTON, NE 68979

OWEN ADAMS

OWEN ADAMS 1522 CR 1320 AMBER, OK 73004

CORNELL FARMS

DWIGHT CORNELL

15132 W. 850 RD TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

KYSON COX

29232 NCR # 3050 FOSTER, OK 73434

VECURTIS FARMS

VERLIN CURTIS

10,000 N MACARTHUR BLVD CRESCENT, OK 73028

FM CATTLE

NOLAN FLESNER

4510 E. 68TH ST. STILLWATER, OK 74074

HELLER FARMS

TERRY HELLER

13247 N 2320 RD GOTEBO, OK 73041

REESE MCCLENDON

7430 E 86TH ST N OWASSO, OK 74055

MUEGGENBORG RED ANGUS

KOLTON MUEGGENBORG

19103 N 2840 RD

KINGFISHER, OK 73750

HAYDEN OSWALD

23101 CR 1320

ANADARKO, OK 73005

R.C. CATTLE CO.

CHI SELBY

2661 HOLLY CREEK RD

BROKEN BOW, OK 74728

HADLEY SHOEMAKER

56600 E 140 RD MIAMI, OK 74354

ALEXANDRA VOTH

P.O. BOX 53

HILLSDALE, OK 73743

JACKSON VOTH

P.O.BOX 53

HILLSDALE, OK 73743

SAMUEL VOTH P.O. BOX 53 HILLSDALE, OK 73744

BREE YOST 28454 N 2700 RD KINGFISHER, OK 73750

Area 7 – Northeast

Director – Rob Hess

SMYRNA FFA CHAPTER

KEITH SHANE

500 DUCK CREEK PARKWAY SMYRNA, DE 19977

PIPER CATES

7893 S INDIAN TRAIL

MODOC, IN 47358

AIDEN DESHIELDS

6600 ROMAINE ROAD

POSEYVILLE, IN 47633

GARRETT THOMS

9 HARRIET AVE WINDHAM, ME 4062

PARKER FARMS OF ORANGE COUNTY, LLC

WATT PARKER

711 OLIN ROAD

CEDAR GROVE, NC 27231

ELLIE SHUPING

4593 BURKEMONT ROAD MORGANTON, NC 28655

LYDIA KILINSKI

25 LEAFLET HILL RD FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822

JACOB LILLEY`S FARM

JACOB LILLEY

428 COLLIER ROAD SMITHVILLE, NY 13841

LALONE FAMILY RANCH

DEAN LALONE

P.O. BOX 477

NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA 17068

WYOMING

FM Red Angus Dudley Mackey

CDP FARM CARL PANGLE

307A NORTH RIVER ROAD BRIDGEWATER, VA 22812

LONE OAK FARM

ROBERT PENNINGTON PO BOX 2882 RADFORD, VA 24143

SOUTH FORK RIVER FARMS

CHRISTOPHER CUNNINGHAM

P.O.BOX 138 MOOREFIELD, WV 26836

HENDERSON DAIRY FARM

KIRA HENDERSON

9720 KANAWHA VALLEY ROAD HENDERSON, WV 25106

PARSONS ANGUS FARMS

ROD PARSONS

7305 SPENCER ROAD LEROY, WV 25252

Area 8 – Southeast

Director – Jim Yance

ADALYN KNIGHT

621 CO. RD. 389

CLANTON, AL 35045

CROMER CATTLE CO., LLC JAMES CROMER

843 ERWIN HILL CHURCH

RD SE

ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103

ELI ESTES

6000 DEFRIES RD CANMAR, KY 42722

MATTHEW ESTES

6000 DEFRIES ROAD CANMER, KY 42722

GREGORY FARIS

5937 ELIZAVILLE RD EWING, KY 41039

The following operations host private treaty sales. Contact them for more information on their genetics. Would you like to be listed on this page?

your information online at: https://bit.ly/RAMPrivateTreaty (or scan the QR code).

New Members

MG/4M FARMS

RON MEL

P O BOX 836 WOODVILLE, MS 39669

TIDELAND FARMS

AL SHIYOU

6033 PONTIAC DR KILN, MS 39556

RHETT DAVIS

9964 VANDEVER RD CROSSVILLE, TN 38572

Area 9 – Midwest

Director – Will Andras

ELISE BADGER

738 300TH ST

BAGLEY, IA 50026

CALVIN GROENENDYK

1571 235TH ST

OSKALOOSA, IA 52577

MURRAY ANGUS

MIKE MURRAY

42361 30TH AVENUE

BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424

DEREK TIESKOETTER

3297 223RD AVE

DECORAH, IA 52101

DEVIN TIESKOETTER

3297 223RD AVE DECORAH, IA 52101

TYSON VON GLAN

1639 350TH ST VAIL, IA 51465

HUMMEL LIVESTOCK

DALE HUMMEL

3980 N1500E RD CABERY, IL 60919

SHIKE CATTLE CO.

DAVID SHIKE

2939 US HWY 67 ALEXIS, IL 61412

MICHAEL STOLL

8775 BURRUS RD WILLIAMSVILLE, IL 62693

CMT REDS

MARK TITTSWORTH

14300 UNION CEMETERY RD. NEW BERLIN, IL 62670

BANNER AND SONS LLC

DWAIN BANNER

4414 HEATHER LANE BOLIVAR, MO 65613

JAB FARMS

JAMES BLACKWELDER

2942 STULTZ RD CABOOL, MO 65689

POOR FARMS CATTLE

JASON AND JENNIFER POOR

5891 STATE RT UU POMONA, MO 65789

HAASCH FAMILY FARM

NATE HAASCH

N6950 ORIOLE LN FREDONIA, WI 53021

MILLERS LIMOUSINS AND MORE

MITCH MILLER

N371 BYINGTON RD WONEWOC, WI 53968 //

JEFF

Jeff

David Evans • Andy Camp • Josh Pierce

Johnny

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Sebree, Kentucky 270-836-2963 • www.diamondpcattle.com C&J

Brian & Jessica Lance 1500 Walker Road Madison, GA 30650 706-781-8639

jessica@ironwillcattle.com

Rob and Cameron Ison Paducah, Kentucky

Rob - 270-978-9599

Cameron - 270-979-8856

1222 Hillard Howell Rd Lucedale, MS 39452 847-651-9734

cjreds@icloud.com candjredangusranch.com

406-554-3484 • 406-554-3152 • C: 406-853-0502

Tom: 406-951-2772 • Aaron: 406-853-2885 tlostendorf@rangeweb.net

Harold,

President:

Vice

Secretary/Treasurer:

AREA 1 - West

Alaska • California • Hawaii

Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

George Murdock, Director

Keith Hickle, Region A Director Western States Breeders are on page 116

AREA 2 - Montana

AREA 3 - Rocky Mountain

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming

5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243

Kay Klompien, Director Montana Breeders are on pages 120-121 Recently p chased Crump Red Angus

AXTELL

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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Sound Udders – Great Dispositions

Moderate Frames – Calving Ease – Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com

h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado

Aaron Kravig, Director AREA 5 - Northern Plains

Bull Sale - March 4, 2024 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com

Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota

Craig Bieber, Region B Director

Stephanie Jung, Director

Dan Reardon

Rocking R Red Angus

www.RockingRRedAngus.com

970-729-2571

Dan@RockingRRedAngus.com

High Altitude Registered Red Angus

Kerry

701-464-5741

Forster Red Angus

Raising 100% 1A Red

Jeremy

Firesteel,

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

Chase

Scott

RED ANGUS

The Olsons

Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. SE • Argusville, ND 58005

Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779

www.olsonredpower.com

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

WRIGHTS MILL FARM

Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905

spharrisdvm@yahoo.com

AREA 6 - Great Plains

Kansas

Kansas

Jason

Red

Betty

Cedar Hill Farm

Cedar Hill Farm

Dan

cedarhillredangus.com

Steve & Amy Weinreich 443-465-2959

Emma Kate Foster 443-257-5061

5224 Faraway Dr. Felton, PA 17322 crossroadsca le@gmail.com

www.KansasRedAngus.org

TANNER RED ANGUS

“Functional Cattle from the Heartland”

Rick Tanner Family 785-640-2941

3627 NW 94th Rd Topeka, KS 66618 rtannerdvm@sbcglobal.net

Bulls and heifers for sale by private treaty.

Pelton

Simmental • SimAngus

Red Angus Private Treaty Bulls

Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465

Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH

Mark and Kim Harms

2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net

Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

“Your Partner in Progress”

Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Tim Flaming Ryan Flaming 620-382-4894 620-382-5107

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall

Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033

“Red Angus since 1964”

John & Dan Ramsdale

780 S.E. 130 Ave. •

Calendar of Events

1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for April Red Angus Magazine

1 Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville, MT

2 Chappell Red Angus, Mill Pall, PA

2 DK Red Angus, Williston, ND

2 Mead Farms, Versailles, MO

2 Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT

2 Royal Flush Bull & Female Sale, Nelson, WI

2 S Diamond Angus, Henderson, NE

3 Dry Creek Ranch Open House, Amidon, ND

4 Campbell Red Angus, McIntosh, SD

4 McCann Red Angus, Billings, MT

5 Dille Red Angus, Shoshone, ID

5 McMurphy Farms’ Trusted Performance Bull Sale, Alva, OK

5 Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT

6 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch, Firesteel, SD

7 Bieber Fever Yearling Bull Sale, Leola, SD

8 Bar S Ranch, Paradise, KS

8 Ft. Hays State University Bull Sale, Hays, KS

8 Hueftle Cattle Co., Cozad, NE

8 Leland & Koester Red Angus, Sidney, MT

8 Western Illinois University Bull Test, Macomb, IL

8-9 Jones Red Angus, Springfield, CO

9 Keystone Elite, Ford City, PA

9 Lucht Red Angus, Online Only, DVAuction.com

9 Murray Hay and Cattle Frozen Genetics Sale, SCOnline.com

9 University of Wyoming High Altitude Bull Test, Laramie, WY

11 Feddes/C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT

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3 Missouri River Red Angus, Sidney, MT

5 Anthony Ranches, Ryan, OK

5 Zerr Red Angus, Oakley, KS

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March

11 Lautenschlager & Sons Spring Bull Sale, Othello, WA

11 Niobrara Red Angus, Niobrara, NE

12 Leeuwenburgh Angus, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

12 Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID

12 Weber Land & Cattle, Lake Benton, MN

12 Wedel Red Angus and Anderson Land & Cattle, Leoti, KS

13 Berwald Red Angus, Toronto, SD

13 Heart River Ranch, Belfield, ND

13 RA Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, TX

13 Smoky Y Red Angus, Monument, KS

14 Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT

15 Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT

15 Mushrush Ranches, Strong City, KS

16 A&R Red Angus, Holdingford, MN, Online Sale, DVAuction.com

16 Iron Lorenzen Cattle Co., Madras, OR

16 Red Reckoning, Douds, IA

16 Reds in the Green HIlls, Harris, MO

16 Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT

16 Red HIll Farms More Than a Bull Sale, Lafayette, TN

16 Shoco Ranch, Augusta, MT

18 Flat Water Red Angus Gang, Broken Bow, NE

18 Steady Run Production Sale, Hedrick, IA

18 SSS Red Angus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

18 Weber Charolais and Red Angus, Lake Andes, SD

19 Castonguay Red Angus, SCOnlinesales.com

19 Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT

April

6 SERAA Grasstime Auction, Cullman, AL

6 Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain, SK, Canada

6 Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT

6 “The Andras Kind” Bull Sale, Manchester, IL

6 WBIA Performance Bull Program, Platteville, WI

8 Moose Creek Red Angus Yearling Bull Sale, Kisby, SK, Canada

9 Beckton Red Angus, Sheridan, WY

10 Flying K Ranch, Swift Current, SK, Canada

12 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT

13 HanSine Ranch, Pierre, SD

13 Ludvigson Stock Farms Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Park City, MT

13 Sonstegard Cattle Co., Montevideo, MN

May

20 Klompien & CK Red Angus, Manhattan, MT

20 Watson Ranch, Morris, OK

21 Jacobson Red Angus, Hitterdal, MN

21 Martin Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

21 Sandridge Land & Cattle, Perkins, OK

22 Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT

22 Schweitzer Red Angus, Pleasant Dale, NE

23 Fischer Red Angus, Harlowton, MT

24 Dahlke Red Angus, Bagley, MN

24 Wisconsin Red Fest, Bloomington, WI

25 Axtell Cattle Co., Sterling, CO

25 Ludvigson Stock Farms Prime Time Embryo & Semen Sale, DvAuction.com

25 McEntire Red Angus, Sweetwater, OK

25 SouthWest Missouri All-Breed Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springfield, MO

26 L83 Ranch, Mandan, ND

26 Peacock Angus Ranch Online Sale, Covington, TX

27 Diamond H Red Angus, Victoria, KS

27 Dvorak Brothers Ranches, Atkinson, NE

27 Topham Red Angus Bull Sale, Eastend, SK, Canada

27 Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT

28 Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

28 Northern Lites Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

28 Schuler Red Angus, Bridgeport, NE

29 Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE

30 Rogers & Lile Red Angus, Strafford, MO

31 Red Angus Photography Contest Deadline

15 Holton Cattle Co., Cisco, TX

17 Reds In The Rockies, Bolser, WY

17-18 Bieber Fever Online Female Sale, dvauction.com

18 Staircase Charolais & Red Angus Online Sale, dvauction.com

19 Grill’s Red Western Sale, Crawford, NE

24 Gill Red Angus, Timber Lake, SD

26 Kuhn’s Red Angus & Huber EY Red Angus, Napoleon, ND

27 New York Red Angus Assn “Right on Red” Bull and Female Sale, Waterloo, NY

28 Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

28 Show-Me Reds Sale, Springfield, MO

1 JRA Board of Director Applications Due

4 Oland Red Angus, Sheldon, ND

9 Koenig Ranch Reds, Glasgow, MT

Crs Diamnd Level Best 2263 (#4725473)

ProS and HB in the top 9% of the breed... Big spread from top 8% CED to top 15% YW. 2263 is athletic-moving and sound-structured.

Contact us for these and several other outstanding AI sires to meet your needs. Volume discounts are

AI sires

Poke Colt 45 7224 6164 (#3562179)

Top 17% HB, top 1% HPG... low maintenance, high fertility, excellent trait balance.

SSS Big Shot 703G (#4269981)

Top 9% ProS, top 5% HB... sire of Level Best 2263. Making the CE to growth spread look easy. Low maintenance, sound-structured and highly fertile.

REDHILL REVOLUTIONARY 268K (#4774545)

Revolutionary x 132Y x Nebula x Nebula $PROFIT: 22,886 (1.0%)

$RANCH: 117 (1.4%)

$FEEDER: 158 (3.5%) PROS: 142 (2%)

HB: 88 (3%)

GM: 55 (19%)

• Collect ‘all the data, all the time’ to increase accuracy of EPDs and Indexes to aid in our breeding and selection program.

• Offer multiple breeds to optimize heterosis, the ‘last free lunch’ in the beef industry.

• Understand environmental and forage adaptability trumps every other selection factor.

• Place emphasis on ‘Convenience Traits’ including docility, calving ease, feet and udders.

• Extensive use of Economic Index selection to increase genetic progress for profitability.

• Leachman $Profit data.

• Bulls developed on high-roughage rations to improve longevity.

• Nationwide delivery options.

• 2017 Red Angus “Breeder