Red Angus Magazine - December 2022

Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America Volume 58, Number 10

18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 (940) 387-3502 • Fax (888) 829-6069 RedAngus.org

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

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

Subscriptions and Circulation Margaux Midas (940) 387-3502, Ext 7 • email: margaux@redangus.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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 re sponsibility 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.

RAAA Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

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

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST

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

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

REGION C DIRECTOR

Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jp@noashconstruction.com

AREA 2 DIRECTOR - MONTANA

BOARD SECRETARY

Kay Klompien | Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com

REGION A DIRECTOR

Chuck Feddes | Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com

REGION B DIRECTOR

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

AREA 1 DIRECTOR - WEST

George Murdock | Pendleton, Oregon george.murdock@umatillacounty.net

AREA 3 DIRECTOR - ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Aaron Kravig | Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com

AREA 5 DIRECTOR - NORTHERN PLAINS

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

AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS

Jason Anderson | Oberlin, Kansas jasonea9@hotmail.com

AREA 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST

Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net

AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST

Jim Yance | Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com

AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST

Stuart Gilbert | Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

Board Commentary

Raising Cattlewomen

by Kay Klompien, Area 2 Director

I often find myself sitting at the kitchen table pondering the adventures, trials and thrills that are in store for our children and grandchildren. What challenges will they face? What is God’s plan for them? How can we prepare them for the future? What efforts can we make to set them up for success? What will be their dreams, their goals and their inspiration? How do you preserve a legacy?

Many of you know that our Red Angus herd originated from my side of the family. My parents started breeding Red Angus in 1968; buying the red calves from a local black Angus breeder who would get the occasional “red head.” Acquiring a few head here and there, they began researching data to be able to “reinstate” the papers on a group that had dropped their registrations. It was anything but easy; but the belief in the breed and the dream of an elite Red Angus herd was very vivid, and so they worked hard to make their dream a reality. Hoping to pass their dream to the next generation, in 1983 they sold the ranch and herd to my brother.

As can happen, things didn’t quite work out as planned, and my parents ended up reclaiming 200 acres and 50 of the cows that they thought they could get reinstated into the Red Angus registry. The dream for the herd’s succession had seemingly died. Nonetheless, my parents pulled themselves back up by their bootstraps, readjusted their sights and began to pursue their dream – unaware that my dad’s health would soon fail and he would be unable to continue. In a twist of fate, I was offered the op tion to purchase the bred heifers and lease the rest of the herd along with the pasture.

The succession of the dream was alive again! This time, it was MINE to pursue – a girl who now had a wonderful husband, lived on a dairy, had two daughters and worked full-time at the American Simmental Association. Yes, God’s sense of humor is pretty good! With a herd of Holsteins, a herd of Red Angus and working at American Sim

Kay Klompien takes granddaughter Jana along to move cattle, teaching skills at an early age.

Board Commentary: Raising Cattlewomen

mental, nearly every waking hour was spent thinking about cows, milking cows, working cows, calving cows, feeding cows, breeding cows, fencing pasture for cows, blood typing cows, data entry for cows and talking to other people about their cows.

Fast forward through a few life lessons, heartaches, many joys and some trials, we are looking again at the succession of the herd. We have two daughters and our oldest is a registered nurse married to a dry-land farmer – they have an 8-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter. Our youngest daughter is very involved with the herd. She works on the ranch, does all of our marketing, owns cattle of her own and is married to an engineer – they also have two daugh ters: 5 and 3.

We are constantly searching for wisdom; how and when to hand over the reins? We have raised our daughters to be responsible, Godly women, but have we

done enough to give them the inspira tion, dedication and fortitude to succeed in the agriculture world today?

As I reflect, I am overcome with a sense of peace and pure joy. No doubt, my parents would be proud to know that their efforts were just the beginning of a

dream. A dream that would be cultured and shared by their daughter and her family. They would be over the moon to know that their legacy will indeed continue – handed down to the next generation through the cattlewomen of the family. Our girls have got this! My heart is full. //

Kay’s daughter, Kara, rides with Kallie, keeping Jana close by on her own horse.

Kay reflected her parents would be happy to see their Red Angus legacy continue.

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

Ryan Boldt Ext. 12 | ryan@redangus.org

BEEF CATTLE GENETICIST Dr. Lindsay Upperman Ext. 29 | lindsay@redangus.org

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 | halla@redangus.org

REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Kaitlyn Fulmer Ext. 6 | kaitlyn@redangus.org

REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Stephanie Johnson Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org

MEMBER SERVICES & DNA SPECIALIST

Ryan Starkey Ext. 5 | ryanstarkey@redangus.org

DNA DATA PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Alana Skelton Ext. 14 | alana@redangus.org

DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Kai Miranda Ext. 24 | kai@redangus.org

DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & JUNIOR PROGRAMS Dr. Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 | juniors@redangus.org

PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tracey Koester (701) 391-5440 | tracey@redangus.org

EDITOR & DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Brandi Buzzard Frobose (785) 448-0239 | brandi@redangus.org

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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

SHOW SPECIALIST Erin Dorsey (970) 396-5420 | erin@redangus.org

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR Janet Russell Ext. 11 | janet@redangus.org

MEMBERSHIP AND RECEIVABLES SPECIALIST Margaux Midas Ext. 7 | margaux@redangus.org

RECEPTIONIST Marilyn Imthurn Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs staff is on page 14

Association Commentary

Benefits of Teamwork and Collaboration

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

A popular book called “The Marketing Mavens,” published in 2007 by Noel Capon, offered this memorable statement: “Nobody is as smart as everybody.” There is a lot of other good information in this book, but that statement rises to the top because it is as true as it is simple.

No one person has all the brains, all the ideas, all the experience or all the knowledge that are needed to win, and then win again, in today’s complex business environment. That is why we work together at the Red Angus Association of America and why teamwork and collaboration are such a big deal. Just like your favorite football team, results are better when the group pulls together toward a common goal, and everyone contributes.

The RAAA was founded on this principle. Take the best thoughts, best concepts, best perspectives and best industry relationships among our stakeholders, mix them together, and what you get is a greater likelihood of success in advancing the breed. Red Angus breed building is unquestionably a team sport.

Cooperation requires give and take, but it is critical in making the best decisions possible. Not everyone sees everything the same, and that is a good thing. There is value in the constructive and friendly collision of different opinions.

Red Angus uses a combination of a committee and board structure to establish general strategy and set policy. Any member can offer an idea for improvement, and it will be listened to and considered. However, final implementation (or the lack thereof) depends on how that idea is accepted as it passes through the appropriate committee and then moves on to the board.

Red Angus is positioned for more successes because of teamwork and collaboration, and the willingness to keep moving forward with the breed’s best interest in mind.

Association Commentary: Benefits of Teamwork and Collaboration

There is a process in place to continually accept grassroots input, and from there, it is up to the committees and board to determine what actually get implemented.

Association employees are also a great source of information and knowledge that help strengthen the Red Angus breed. They are working with the membership and out in the beef industry interfacing with all production segments every single day. That makes their input invaluable, particularly on the operational side, but also as it relates to strategy.

Many of RAAA’s current programs, such as Learn from the Best, Red Choice and our second-to-none bull price analysis originated from employee ideas. The same is true for many of the tactics currently being employed to support the breed’s 20212026 Strategic Plan.

What becomes apparent is that there’s a whole lot of collaboration taking place at Red Angus. We have a structure in place to facilitate broadbased input and discussion, followed by specific channels for decision making. This allows the best ideas to be acted upon, no matter where they originate.

time to time. Changes to the bylaws are made infrequently and only with the approval of the membership, being voted on at the National Red Angus Convention in September. Rules and regulations are subject to more frequent updates and changes, often small, via approval by the board of directors.

In recent years around the boardroom table, when important decisions are being discussed, a key guiding principle is often brought up as a reminder: “Always do what is best for the breed and the rest will take care of itself.”

The two primary documents which guide Association practices are our rules and regulations and bylaws, both of which are available to members on RedAngus.org. Changes and updates are made to both documents from

RAAA has had many successes in the past and is positioned for many more to come.

Why? The main reason is teamwork and collaboration, and the willingness to keep moving forward with the breed’s best interest in mind. //

“Always do what is best for the breed and the rest will take care of itself.”

Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Vaue Added Programs

DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING

Harold Bertz

(816) 661-2289 | harold@redangus.org

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICES

Katie Martin

Ext. 16 | katieochsner@redangus.org

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Nolan Woodruff

(805) 861-0996 | nolan@redangus.org

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

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

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Cale Hinrichsen (785) 456-3969 | cale@redangus.org

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS

Chessie Mitchell Ext. 20 | chessie@redangus.org

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org

Weekly Email Marketing Service of Feeder and Finished Cattle

To better serve Red Angus commercial cattlemen, RAAA has created a Red Angus show list for feedyards and packers looking for 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 show list is emailed out weekly to potential buyers through the Red Angus FeederFax email service. This free service is designed to inform feedyard managers, order buyers and other interested parties of cattle for sale. 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

Ring in a New Year and New Calf Crop in 2023!

by Jeananne Drouhard, Value-Added Specialist

Another year is closing in and a new spring calf crop is getting ready to hit the ground.

We know this time of year can become very busy with holidays, winter weather and preparing for the calving season. With a long list of things to do, we want to re mind you to place your order for tags by enrolling in the Feeder Calf Certification Program or the Allied Access program.

Tags have been hard to come by over the past year. It’s been an industry-wide issue, so to provide our customers with the best possible customer service, RAAA val ue-added staff have brought in-house the items below. This in-house stock at RAAA allows for quick turnaround times and increases our ability to get tags shipped to you in a timelier fashion.

Currently, RAAA has in stock the following items:

Allflex FCCP Dangle $0.99 (25/bag)

Allflex FCCP or AA Stock EIDs $2 (20/bag)

Allflex FCCP or AA 840 EIDs $2 (20/bag)

Allflex Allied Access Dangles $0.99 (25/bag)

Allflex Taggers, Markers and Extra Buttons

Datamars FCCP Dangle $1.30 (25/bag)

Datamars AA Dangle $1.30 (25/bag)

Datamars FCCP or AA Stock EIDs $2.67 (25/bag)

Datamars FCCP or AA 840 EIDs $2.67 (25/bag)

Datamars Taggers and Markers

Not in Stock

If you are planning on ordering custom imprinted tags or the dangle tag and EID matched sets (meaning the dangle tag and EID correspond to each other), make sure you give yourself plenty of time. We are still experiencing turnaround times of 6 -12 weeks.

If you have any questions or would like to start your order, please call us at 940-477-4593. You can also email us at tags@redangus.org with any questions.

FCCP and Allied Access tags, buttons, markers and taggers are now in-house for faster shipping.

Consider 840 EIDs for Your Calves EIDs are continuing to become more of a necessity in program cattle. They offer more versatility, make it easier to maintain records and have a better retention rate. The accuracy of the EID reader allows for less error when recording tag numbers from the pro ducer to the packing plant and every step in between.

Using EIDs can increase your chances of receiving carcass data or other in formation on the cattle later through the supply chain. Other third-party program companies, such as IMI Global, now require the application of EIDs in all of their cattle, and often, packers and feedyards are more likely to purchase cattle with EIDs.

Why 840 EIDs

There are two types of RFIDs: stock EIDs and 840 EIDs. They are priced the same at Red Angus and have the

same data recording properties, but stock EIDs are used for in-herd data use and cannot be used as an official animal identification. The 840 EID button carries much more versatility as it is the official ear tag for ani mal identification. This EID button can represent many things, such as enrollment in multiple value-added programs from various companies, calf hood vaccinations for your heifer calves, and required identification when moving sexually intact cattle over 18 months interstate or when cattle are being exported to Canada.

To get 840 EIDs, you must have a premise number for your operation and must contact the state veterinari an to get that number. It’s a quick pro cess that can be done over the phone.

Are you aware that free 840 EID but tons may be available from your state veterinarian for replacement cattle? In

Special FCCP Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Calendar

some states, free RFIDs are available through the state veterinarian office for replacement females via a govern ment program. All you have to do is ask your local veterinarian or call your state veterinarian!

Do you already have tamper-proof, one-time-use EIDs on hand from another source? RAAA can incorporate program-compliant tags from out side sources into RAAA value-added programs for just $1 per RFID. Let us know when you call to enroll your calves, and we will send you the form to list the EID numbers you already have, and we will import them into our system to also represent enroll ment in FCCP or AA.

From all of us in value-added pro grams, we hope you enjoy the holidays and have a great calving season. We look forward to enrolling your cattle and adding value to your operation. //

Date FCCP Sale Contact Phone

Dec. 1 Bagley Livestock

Billy Bushell 218-694-3701 Dec. 1 Billings Livestock Commission Ty Thompson 406-245-4151 Dec. 1 Joplin Regional Stockyards Mark Harmon 417-548-2333

Dec. 1 Valentine Livestock Greg Arendt 402-376-3611

Dec. 13 Atkinson Livestock Market Wes Kilmury 402.340.4225 Dec. 13 Lake Region Livestock Chris Plummer 701-662-2223

Dec. 15 Valentine Livestock Greg Arendt 402-376-3611

Jan. 5 Bagley Livestock Billy Bushell 218-694-3701 Jan. 6 Bloomington Livestock Exchange Greg May 608-994-2020

Jan 16. Spur M Consignment Sale Doug McGee 701-523-6086

Jan. 20 LaCrosse Livestock Market

Frank Seidel 785-222-2586

Feb. 15 Hub City Livestock Glen Gaikowski 605-225-3273

Feb. 20 Rugby Livestock Auction

Cliff Mattson 701-776-6393

Association Commentary: Ring in a New Year and New Calf Crop in 2023

Important Upcoming Dates & How to Pay Your Bill Online

by Margaux Midas, Membership and Receivables Specialist

Fall THR Billed in December

Fall Total Herd Reporting assessments will be billed in De cember and this bill will be available to view on Jan.1, 2023. Fall THR is assessed on animals that were listed on the fall herd inventory as of Sept. 7, 2022. Any animals removed from the account after the Sept. 7 deadline are still subject to the assessment. As a reminder, THR is $20 per female over the age of 16 months.

If you have more than 10 active cows on inventory, THR is billed in four installments. It is billed once a month, from December to March. If you have less than 10 active cows on inventory, you will be billed for them in full in December.

Important Upcoming Dates –Spring Herd Inventories and DNA

Spring herd inventory will be requested at the beginning of January. Check your herd inventory to ensure that all of the active animals listed on your account are ones that you will be reporting and registering calves from. If any female on your inventory has been culled or transferred, please take the appropriate steps to remove her from your active inven tory. Any animals listed on active spring herd inventory as of March 1, 2023, will be billed the assessment fee. If you have any questions on this, please contact the national office and ask for the registration department.

DNA turnaround time is between 15-25 days after receiving the sample here in the office. Submit your DNA as soon as possible to ensure that you are receiving your results in a timely manner. Remember, sample submissions are ramp ing up for RAAA and the lab, so submit as early as you possi bly can. Please contact the DNA department with questions on how to submit your samples or if you need test kits.

How To: Pay Your Bill Online

Happy Holidays!

Christmas is a time for family, food and fellowship. Wishing you nothing but the best that the holiday season has to offer. Let the comforting spirit of Christmas guide you into a blessed new year.

1. After logging into REDSPro, click “My Account.”

2. Select “Billing/Payment.” You can also view your billing history here.

3. Click “Pay Account Balance.”

4. “Add Payment.”

a. Enter the dollar amount you would like to pay. b. Enter card information – please note that we do not accept American Express. c. Click “Confirm.”

5. Must hit “Final Submit” for transaction to go thorough. a. A receipt will be sent automatically to the email on file. //

Genzler Ranch

Evenson Ranch

Claymore Ranch

Amiotte Ranch

Jones Ranch

Aberle Ranch

Landis Ranch

Thoughts From the Block

Auction Barn Professionals Offer Top Management Tips for Maximizing Profits on Sale Day

by Macey Mueller, for the Red Angus Magazine

Sale day is an exhilarating time filled with a mix of emotions and nerves. For some producers, it may be their largest – or sometimes only – payday of the year, and success in the sale ring is often the result of months of planning, factoring and decision making. While industry-standard vaccination protocols and third-party verification programs typically add value to calves, seasoned auctioneers and sale barn manag ers know there are a few additional steps producers can take to make management efforts really pay off.

Communicate with Your Marketing Partner

As the general manager and an auctioneer at St. Onge Live stock, Justin Tupper markets close to 160,000 head of cattle through his sale barn in St. Onge, South Dakota, each year. He said communication is key when it comes to promoting cattle, so producers should be sure to disclose genetics and shot programs that could be of special interest to potential buyers.

Additionally, auction barn managers typically have a strat egy to get cattle unloaded, sorted and into the ring in a timely manner, and Tupper said the producers who take the time to consign their cattle and make a plan – rather than just showing up on sale day – are often more successful.

“Time is money for everybody in the cattle business these days,” he said. “When customers let me know what cattle they’re bringing, we’re able to set up times and figure out how to get those calves unloaded and through the ring efficiently, which helps keep them fresh and looking their best for buyers.

“If I see somebody who is dissatisfied, it’s usually because we didn’t have the communication we needed to make sure things went smooth ly on their one big payday for the year.”

Prepare For Shipping Day

Blake Nuffer and his family own Montana Livestock Auction just west of Butte, Montana, where they market close to 70,000 head of cattle annually. He said a smooth shipping day actually starts weeks beforehand, and the extra prepara tion can make a big difference at the weigh up.

organized when shipping day comes,” he said. “Make sure your corrals are in good shape, make sure the gates are swinging properly and make sure you have plenty of good help.

Justin Tupper

Blake Nuffer

“It’s your payday for the year, so take it seriously and get those calves loaded as efficiently as possible.”

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Thoughts From the Block

“You don’t have to go fast, but going smoothly helps ensure your cattle get loaded under less stress and in a safe man ner. It’s your payday for the year, so take it seriously and get those calves loaded as efficiently as possible.”

Nuffer said when possible, cattle that aren’t shipping should be sorted three to four weeks prior to prevent additional stress and shrink.

“Every time you have to sort calves out of the herd it adds stress and potential weight loss,” he said. “If there’s a light end you’re not ready to sell or you know there are calves that don’t fit a video contract, it’s best to get them out of there ahead of time and give the others an opportunity to grow and keep their bloom.”

Invest in Genetics

Whether you’re looking to sell more pounds or raise better replacement females, when it comes to bull selection, both Nuffer and Tupper agree that good genetics can drive profit able production.

“I realize good bulls can be a huge overhead expense, but I am a big believer in keeping your feet to the fire when it comes to improving your herd and producing better calves,” Nuffer said. “You don’t have to break yourself, but good genetics can be a real game changer, so it’s worth building

Sorting calves adds stress and potential weight loss so groups of calves should be sorted at home three to four weeks before shipping.

connections with quality seedstock producers, finding the sires that are going to help maximize profit potential and making the investment for your operation.”

“We’re seeing it more now than we have sometimes in the past, but pounds make dollars,” Tupper added. “When you can find ways to get your 1,300-pound cow to produce more pounds at weaning time, that’s always going to pay dividends in some way, and raising that bigger calf helps to make her more efficient when it comes to production costs.”

Pounds, Pounds and more Pounds in these High Growth Herd Bulls!

Thoughts From the Block

Cull Hard on Cows

With a widespread drought affecting feed and forage pro duction, many producers have already started thinning their herds to conserve resources. Nuffer said even if a cow is young, gets bred and raises a calf, she may not be a produc tive female worthy of staying on the ranch.

“We need to be tough on our cows and not make excuses for them,” he said. “Regardless of her age, if she’s not bred or she’s raising a peanut that doesn’t size up with your other calves, write that number down and send her on down the road. That’s just grass a good cow could be eating.

“I think we’re going to see this weigh up cow market come back, and you’re going to be able to go to buy some nice cows to replace those who are not earning their keep.”

While current drought conditions present many issues, they also provide an opportunity to identify cows who get bred early in the season, allowing producers to tighten calving windows. Research has shown that getting a higher percent age of cows to calve within the first 21 days of the calving season results in heavier weaning weights and increased pregnancy rates compared to later calving cows.

“When you’re considering which cows to cull, look at those who are not getting bred early in the season,” Nuffer said.

“We may be in a situation where our cow herds are shrink ing, but if you can tighten up your calving dates, you may be able to sell just as many pounds of beef as you would if you just kept leaving those cows strung out in a long calv ing season.”

Look for Opportunities to Differentiate

A common issue at St. Onge and many other auction barns across the county is the flood of spring-born calves going to market in October, November and early December. Tupper acknowledges the variance in weather conditions and feed availability in different areas, but suggests if possible, produc ers should consider alternative strategies to avoid the “glut.”

“When everybody calves in such a short window, we group those cattle up into a time slot that puts pressure on the market,” he said.

“If you’re able to do something that is not exactly the norm, that’s not the same as everybody else, it’s probably going to be an advantage for you.

“I hear a lot of folks say ‘that’s what my dad did and that’s what his dad did, so that’s what we do,’ but in today’s busi ness you have to be willing to think outside the box to make management decisions that work for you, not just because that’s the way it’s always been done.” //

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by Peri Andras, JRA Board

Calving season is an important part of the cattle busi ness – maybe the most important part. If a cow is our factory, her calf is our product.

Time that we devote to making sure we have a healthy product is never wasted. To guarantee the health and well-being of our calves, we must be proactive. We must give careful thought and planning as we prepare for calving season.

As I have gotten older, my herd has gotten bigger and so has my respon sibility around the farm. I have grown to take on a more active role in care and husbandry of not only my person al herd, but also my family’s. From bedding stalls during the day, to help ing pull calves when needed, to doing night checks, all are very important part of my responsibility. One moment I will never forget is getting the call in the middle of the night that my dad needed help pulling a calf. So, in true farm girl fashion, I went out to the barn in pajama pants, boots and a jacket. Even though I was tired and

cold, I still knew the importance of getting this calf out of its momma and making sure it was alive, warm and healthy.

Being prepared for those midnight calls is a given when it comes to calv ing season. We cannot predict when and where a cow is going to calve, so being prepared is one of the most important things you can do. Part of this planning is making sure you have all of the necessary supplies needed for calving. Regarding calving supplies, it’s always “better to have and not need, than need and not have.”

Calving

Calving at different times of the year often requires slightly different sup plies and precautions. For the sake of

this article, I will be offering sugges tions that would benefit those that calve in the extreme cold. Here is a list

Description

They are used to put around the cannon bone and pastern, to assist with pulling a calf.

This can be a calving pen, squeeze chute, halter or other secure restraint systems.

Mechanical winch that will aid in extreme dystocia.

of some (not all) supplies/precautions, along with a brief description of each and why they are important:

Why is it Important?

Invariably, every rancher will have to help at one point or another during calving season.

To protect the rancher and the cow from harm or injury when assistance is required.

Occasionally more leverage is required than a person can exert.

Contains the necessary immunoglobulins to protect the calf from diseases and pathogens.

Available methods to get colostrum into the calf’s belly.

Straw, sawdust, cornstalks, etc.

Provides weight of newborn calf.

Colostrum is required in the first 24 hours of life to gain passive immunity.

Since colostrum is critical to a calf’s survival, the means to administer colostrum are equally as important.

Provides an insulation between the new baby and the frozen or muddy ground.

In a data-driven breed like Red Angus, accurate weights are essential.

Although calving is often a stressful and tiring time, it is also one of the most rewarding experiences in a rancher’s year. //

Red Angus Association Announces Cattlemen’s Congress as 2023 National Junior Red Angus Show

The Red Angus Association of America has designated Cattlemen’s Congress as the host for the 2023 National Junior Red Angus Show. The National Junior Red Angus Show will coincide with the National Red Angus Open and Pen Shows held during the same week.

In its third year, Cattlemen’s Congress has continued to break record num bers for exhibitors, head of cattle and sale arena averages.

The National Red Angus Show has thrived in this location over the past two years, setting a record number of entries in the Red Angus open and pen shows.

Cattlemen’s Congress is scheduled for Dec. 31, 2022, through Jan. 14, 2023, in Oklahoma City. The event

will feature a premier cattle exhibition, Red Angus sales, trade show and industry events. The entry dead line is Nov. 18, with the junior heifer owner ship deadline being Dec. 1.

Tom Brink, chief executive officer for RAAA stated, “Our national junior show is always a highlight of the year. It doesn’t get better than kids, family and quality Red Angus cattle, and we look forward to working with Cattlemen’s Congress personnel in Oklahoma City as they help us host this important event.”

Exhibitors and potential sponsors can visit cattlemenscongress.com for more information. For questions about the national show location, contact Tom Brink at tombrink@redangus.org. For other Red Angus show related ques tions, contact Erin Dorsey, RAAA show coordinator, at erin@redangus.org.

Watch Your Toes! The Next Step Toward Profitability

by Teres Lambert for the Red Angus Magazine

If you’ve heard a cowman talk about paying a significant amount for a bull packed with genetic merit, that he was forced to sell sooner than desired because the bull got bad feet and couldn’t travel and get cows bred, you likely sympathized. And you probably walked away thinking “glad I dodged that bullet.”

The good news is that you don’t ever have to have that “dodged that bullet” feeling. You can join the growing ranks of producers who have added “feet” to their decision-making factors before purchasing a bull.

Research Leads to Tool

In the mid 2010s, industry leaders began hearing from commercial producers concerned about an increase in feet and leg issues.

“There are likely a number of causes for the increased incidence of feet and leg issues,” stated Bob Weaber, Ph.D., professor and head of Eastern Kansas Research and Ex tension Centers, Kansas State University. “One part is the al location of selection pressure to other traits in the breeding objective. Part of the issue is also that fewer producers are trained to evaluate feet and leg structure.”

Bull buyers should evaluate a bull’s feet first. If his feet don’t measure up, his EPDs, pedigree and other data are irrelevant.

Weaber and his colleagues at Kansas State University were among those who took feet-and-leg concerns seriously and, as a result, began conducting feet-and-leg research.

“While our breed wasn’t hearing a lot of rumblings about feet and legs, we heard enough to want to try and get ahead

Watch Your Toes! The Next Step Toward Profitability

of the problem,” stated Harold Bertz, RAAA director of com mercial marketing. “Our Red Angus Foundation prioritized it and provided funding for this research at Kansas State University.

“We were all for a tool that could help producers evaluate feet and legs.”

You can’t make a profit in the beef industry if a cow doesn’t last six years, minimum, with the goal of being in the herd for 10 to 12 years.

“Longevity can increase profitability, and longevity starts on the ground when you’re buying a bull.”

The Kansas State research did result in a tool: “Foot and Leg Scoring Guidelines” that were adopted by the Beef Improvement Federation and Red Angus. The researchers also produced prototype EPDs for a wide range of feet-andleg traits.

Start with the Toes

“If bull buyers don’t look at feet and start there, all the great data behind the bull is irrelevant,” explained Bruce Ketchum, Plevna, Montana. “The best EPDs, pedigree, weights, carcass scans and other data don’t mean anything if a bull can’t walk or produce daughters that have longevity.

Cow-calf and seedstock producers who take a no-prisoners approach aim their attention on the ground: the toes of potential herd sires.

In addition to being dense, each hoof should have two symmetrical claws that point forward and have appropri ate space between them. Yearlings to scratch off the list of potential sires are those with an open, divergent claw set; claws that curl and one claw is noticeability larger than the other; scissor claws; and/or screw claws where the twisting of the toe places the side wall of the hoof in direct contact with the ground.

“Longevity can increase profitability, and longevity starts on the ground when you’re buying a bull.”

Bruce Ketchum

Bob Weaber, Ph.D.

Harold Bertz

The Next Step Toward Profitability

In the accompanying graphic, bulls with a claw set of 5 are the ones to keep on the potential purchase list. While scores 4 and 6 show slight variation from ideal, Red Angus’ Foot and Leg Scoring Reference notes that toes with those scores are “considered acceptable.” While scores 3 and 7 show greater variation from ideal, they are “borderline acceptable for a commercial operation.”

If a crack in the hoof is evident, think twice about keeping this animal on the potential sire list, however. That crack could be an indication that the hoof cannot support the weight of the animal.

Also take note of worn toes as they are often an indication of the hoof being dragged, suggesting straight hind legs.

Foot angle – the measurement of the pastern joint’s angle, the depth of heel and length of the foot – reveals a lot about an animal’s ability to walk and stand. A bull with foot angle that is too steep (see scores 1, 2 and 3) or a bull that has a shallow heel and long toe (see scores 7, 8 and 9) should be avoided.

The bulls to keep on the bid list are those with toes of sufficient length and heel depth. Additionally, the slope of their pasterns should be 45 degrees above the ground. Pas terns play a role in providing cushion and support as cattle walk and stand, and some flex is desired. Bulls with weak pasterns, as well as those where the angle or set to their pas terns is too tight and restricted, are potential candidates for

lameness issues and the removal of an otherwise genetically superior bull out of service.

Check Out His Walk, Management

A structurally correct bull should have a well-coordinated and smooth gait, with his rear hooves being placed exactly in the indentation left by his front hoof. When evaluating a bull that moves freely forward, each of his legs should pass through a plane parallel to the mid-line of his body. His legs should not swing in, or out, as they are carried forward.

If a bull short steps and doesn’t reach his mark, he is not moving freely and might be straight in his leg structure. Overstepping, or under-stepping, could impact the serving ability of the bull. A bull that under-steps often has straight hind legs, increasing the potential for mating problems.

Good feet versus not-so-good feet can be attributed to ge netics or the environment.

Research conducted by Weaber and his team found that “the limb angulation and foot attributes – including toe length and heel depth – were genetically and phenotypically cor related” and “have moderate heritability.”

Industry research shows that well-managed yearling bulls, grass-raised bulls and lightly fed bulls tend to have fewer structural problems and longer working lives than yearling bulls that have been pushed too hard. The “why” is simply because, as well-managed yearling bulls develop, their body

Good-footed bulls have toes of sufficient length and heel depth, and the slope of their pasterns should be 45 degrees above the ground.

Watch Your Toes! The Next Step Toward Profitability

weight is more in keeping with the weight-bearing ability of their joints.

“Seedstock producers have responded to customer signals that tend to suggest commercial producers prefer heavier conditioned and bigger bulls at sale time,” Weaber stated.

“If commercial producers want a different product – more modest development – they need to communicate that to bull sellers. Commercial producers may also want to seek out age-advantaged bulls – 18 to 24 months of age – to reduce development pressure on bulls.”

To avoid feet challenges related to genetics, Ketchum does more than simply evaluate a potential herd sire’s feet.

“When I’m looking for a bull, I do more than just evaluate a yearling bull’s feet,” Ketchum explained. “We have found yearling bulls, moved them out of the straw to look at their feet and their feet looked really good. But three years later the feet aren’t what we like.

“We learned a big lesson there. So now I want to see more than just the feet of the bull. I want to see the feet of the bull’s dam and the sire, as well as other progeny of the sire. You’ll see trends, and those trends can help you decide whether to purchase a certain bull or not.” //

A structurally correct bull should have a well-coordinated and smooth gait, with his rear hooves being placed exactly in the indentation left by his front hoof.

How to Enroll in FCCP and AA

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.

Connecting the Beef Industry to the World

by Sarah Hill for the Red Angus Magazine

As a fourth-generation Red Angus producer, Red Angus cattle are in Calli Thorne’s genetics. She’s taken a strong foundation with the Red Angus breed and expanded it to encompass leadership and helping those in the agriculture industry with improving their mental health.

Thorne’s parents, Winton and Vicki Wold, and brother Blake and his wife, Whitney, still run a predominantly Red Angus herd, raising both regis tered and commercial cattle. Thorne and her husband, CJ, also run their own herd for a total of 100 cows in their operation.

“Red Angus impacted our operation in a number of ways,” Thorne said. “It really helped us prioritize and improve our genetics. Another big thing was marketing.”

Thorne said that bundling Red Angus steers or heifers when selling allowed the animals to get a premium for quality.

“We appreciate how docile the Red Angus cattle are,” she said. “We can really tell a difference when we’re working our black cattle. The Red Angus females also have longevity and maternal traits that we like.”

The Thornes prefer to take a hands-off approach to managing their cattle, specifically selecting for cows with good calving ease and mothering characteristics.

“We really want to let the cows do what they’re supposed to do,” she said. “We’ve also shifted our calving time to late April or May, so the cows calve out on pasture when it’s a bit warmer.”

The couple also manage a back grounding feedlot of just shy of 1,000 head, where they feed some of their own calves, as well as calves from Thorne’s parents’ and other neighbors’ herds.

The operation is very much a family undertaking, according to Thorne.

Thorne and her husband, CJ, with their kids Tylee, 11, Casen, 9, and Laney, 5.

Thorne grew up as a fourth-generation Red Angus breeder in western North Dakota. Pictured with her are parents, Winton (r) and Vicki (l) Wold, and brother, Blake Wold.

Connecting the Beef Industry to the World

“We all work together for branding, working cattle, pregnancy checking and hauling,” she said.

Feeding so many cattle is a challenge, especially during dry years. Earlier this spring, two late blizzards hit North Dakota, providing the essential moisture to put up more than 4,000 hay bales. Last year, another dry year, the operation put up fewer than 900 bales.

“Those two blizzards saved us,” Thorne said. “A little bit of moisture can make a huge difference for us.”

The Thornes also stockpile forages and rent hay ground. Having strong neighbor relationships has helped the operation thrive when feed is hard to find, according to Thorne.

“If neighbors have a crop that didn’t turn out, they’ll call us to come and bale it,” she said. “We sometimes have to be creative with what we’re feeding, and the rations aren’t the same every year.”

Cover crops have been another feed source for the Thornes, including turnips, radishes and different grasses. The cover crops extend their grazing season, relieving the need to feed hay on a daily basis.

“We look at the cost analysis of what it costs to feed the breeding herd and our cattle in the feedlot and try to get those numbers as low as possible,” she said. “We have to analyze our feed resources as a business strategy.”

Leading the Way

Thorne worked for North Dakota State University Extension after college but shifted to sales after she and CJ started their family. During those eight years, the Thornes expanded their family to in clude Tylee, 11, Casen, 9, and Laney, 5.

“About three years ago, I pivoted more specifically into leadership with the John Maxwell Company,” she said. “I do some training, give keynotes and help groups work on leadership skills such as communication.”

Leadership coaching allows Thorne to work with a variety of groups, from oil field companies to women’s agricul ture groups to bankers, and more. Each group provides Thorne with an opportunity to share stories from her agriculture background on how leadership is an impactful part of her family’s agricultural business.

“I customize the leadership trainings for each group,” she explained. “Com munication always rises to the top.

The younger generation is looking for professional development. I also do one-on-one coaching and work with executive teams.”

Mindset is a major part of Thorne’s leadership coaching, especially when she’s working with those from the agriculture industry.

“How we view things can make a huge difference in their operation and help them be successful,” she said. “This in dustry can be hard to be part of. There are a lot of things we can’t control –the weather, markets, etc. We have to accept the circumstances we’ve been dealt and figure out how we can make sound decisions that will impact the bottom line.”

Thorne said a shift in mindset can be a game changer for everyday life, es pecially when you’re living an agricul tural lifestyle.

“Stress is a trigger, but you can con trol your own thoughts, attitude and how you choose to show up,” she said.

Mind Over Matter

Over time, Thorne has expanded her business to include coaching and guidance on mental health. She notes that being able to communicate effec tively and connect with those around us is critical to success in the agricul ture industry.

Leadership coaching allows Thorne to work with a variety of groups, from oil field companies, women’s agriculture groups, bankers and more. Each group provides Thorne with an opportunity to share stories from her agriculture background on how leadership is an impactful part of her family’s agricultural business. Thorne customizes the leadership trainings she teaches based on the group’s needs, including communication, professional development, one-on-one coaching and working with executive teams.

Connecting the Beef Industry to the World

“Being able to communicate with someone and really connect with them, whether they’re in your own family or someone who knows nothing about the beef industry, is so import ant,” she explained. “We also have to bring awareness to mental health issues in rural areas.”

the signs and symptoms of mental distress without feeling awkward about it.

“It’s hard for people to ask, ‘Are you OK? I haven’t seen you around as often.’ Or, ‘You seem a bit quiet.’ People have to learn how to have those conversations,” she said, “because it can mean saving a life.”

Bringing mental health challenges to the forefront is a stark change from the past, when there was a lot of stig ma around mental health and previous generations encouraged cattlemen to “toughen up.”

Although Thorne is quick to note that she’s not a clinical psychologist and doesn’t give diagnoses, one thing she can do is equip people with the skills to be able to comfortably have a con versation with someone and identify

“There’s also a lot of fear of mess ing up,” Thorne said. “There’s a lot at stake in the agriculture industry. We’re talking six-figure, multi-mil lion-dollar operations, and one wrong decision could cost it all. Cattle pro ducers don’t want to be the generation that loses it all for their family.” //

It can be challenging to work in the beef industry. There are a lot of things we can’t control – the weather, markets, etc., but Thorne said we must accept the circumstances we’ve been dealt and figure out how we can make sound decisions that will impact the bottom line.

“Being able to communicate is so important. We have to bring awareness to mental health issues in rural areas.”

Time is Evolving – Are We?

by Kaytlin Hokanson, Top Dollar Angus Field Representative and Analyst

Recently, I came across a blog by the Painterland Sisters, Stephanie Painter, who owns and operates Painterland Farms with her family in Pennsylvania. Throughout the blog post, Stephanie speaks deeply about how a woman’s role in agriculture has evolved through generations and decades. A few things stuck out to me that I want to share.

Here are three things that women excel at:

1. Fostering community networks

2. Connecting social and economic life within their communities

3. Creating connections across rural communities

The Painterland Sisters expressed that women always have and continue to “work tirelessly behind the scenes” and pro vide support for the farm’s operation. Before the world wars, a woman’s role on a farm or ranch operation was bookkeep ing, gardening and caring for children, while finding viable markets for their goods traded and sold to various outlets.

“When World War I began, history recorded that men were taken from the ranches and farms to be placed into battle leaving women to work the land, thus proving that women are highly capable and can be successful in keeping Ameri can farms afloat,” the Painterland Sisters explained.

Let’s connect the three elements that women excelled at pre- and post-war, to women in agriculture today. As time has evolved, there continues to be a shift in a woman’s role in the agricultural industry.

Women are finding themselves in leadership roles on and off their operations. We are seeing many women becoming full-time ranchers and farmers, ag-business owners and continuing their education in ag-related fields after high school.

Social media platforms are constantly growing and are a great tool to foster community networks. Unfortunately, agriculture’s enemies utilize these platforms to criticize and ridicule.

Many women in ag have taken the challenge to factually upend these accusations and educate consumers. By using modern technology as a driver to advocate for agriculture, women have the ability to connect social and economic life to multiple audiences in rural and urban communities.

Organizations such as FarmHer, USDA Women in Agricul ture and American National CattleWomen Inc., help pro mote industry-leading women and advocate for communi ties all over the country.

A woman’s role has and will continue to evolve and diversify in the ag industry, so a relevant question might be, “why haven’t you done the same with your herd’s genetics?”

Now, I bet you are thinking “Whoa, Kaytlin! That is way out of left field.” Yet, in reality, they are very similar. Like a woman’s role in agriculture, a producer’s genetics are not the same as they were 40 years ago. Women have been ap plauded for stepping up to the task and taking on leadership roles in the industry.

Why not promote rancher genetics for how they have improved over time, with the goal of producing genetically advanced cattle that benefit all segments of the beef indus try, including consumers? Just like women in agriculture, always helping the industry, the Top Dollar Angus team is available to help producers see a strong return on invest ment for promoting their high-quality genetics.

The age of leveraging genetics to the benefit of ranchers and the rest of the supply chain is rapidly approaching. We’ve barely scratched the surface on what the best genetics can do in making cattle more valuable. Someone will be helping take their operations into a brighter genetic future, and that someone just might be a woman. //

Women’s roles in agriculture will continue to evolve and diversify as they take on more leadership responsibilities on and off their operations.

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Thank you ....

to those who donated items and participated in the fundraising auction at convention.

• Pick of the Herd donated by Feddes Red Angus, purchased by Berwald Red Angus

• Broncos Tickets donated by Austin Brink, purchased by Halla Pfeiff

• 1986 Great Red Angus Shoot Out donated by Melvin & Luella Leland, purchased by Chessie Mitchell; Aaron Kravig

• 100th Red Angus Animal Registered donated by RAAA, purchased by Beckton Red Angus

Thank you for sponsoring RAFI and its mission to provide support that enhances the Red Angus breed and its stakeholders through investments in leadership development, scientific research and educational opportunities.

All gifts to RAFI are appreciated and each one makes a difference.

• Squash Blossom Necklace donated by RAFI, purchased by Cow Camp Promotions

• Turbo Drench donated by ADM, purchased by Kniebel Cattle Co.

• Moorman’s Cooler donated by ADM, purchased by Kniebel Cattle Co.

• Framed Pencil Sketch donated by Haley Skinner, purchased by Rocking Bar H

• Custom Canopy Tent donated by RAFI/RAAA, purchased by Montana Livestock Auction

• 1-Ton Moorman’s Mineral donated by ADM, purchased by Kniebel Cattle Co.

• Cattle Vaccine Cooler donated by Tom Brink, purchased by Cross Diamond Cattle Co.

• 2023 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention donated by RAAA, purchased by Gill Red Angus

• Chasing Daylight Canvas donated by Dave & Kay Klompien; Lindsay Murdock, purchased by Linnell Red Angus; Marie Linnell

Thank you to Feddes Red Angus, (l to r) Jake Feddes, Chuck and Carol Feddes, for donating Pick of the Herd. For more information on supporting the Red Angus Foundation, Inc., visit RedAngus.org/rafi

The Rally research collaboration between RAAA and Neogen is designed to increase phenotypic data collection and submission for mature weights, body condition scores and genotypes on Red Angus females. Female genotype and phenotype information helps to improve genetic predictions and overall data on your Red Angus herd.

This is a really great opportunity to receive genotyping at a reduced rate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered females only

• Must test 90% of females on active inventory

- Already genotyped females can count toward this 90%

• There is also no cap on herd size, as long as the 90% requirement is met, so this program is tailored to small and large producers

• Samples submitted for the Rally need to be TSUs (tissue)

BY PARTICIPATING IN THE RALLY YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• GGP100K (GGP-LD) testing for $22 (regularly $50)

- OS and MA testing can be added for $2/test; other defect testing is normal pricing

• $5 Age Rebate

- At completion of testing, you will receive a one-time reimbursement of $5 for females submitted that are 6+ years old (circa 2016)

• $5 Phenotype Rebate

- Submit both Mature Cow Weights (MCW) and Body Condition Scores (BCS) for a one-time reimbursement

- Must be on every cow that weans a calf that season

- Must be within a week of calf weaning date

- You don’t have to apply for the rebates if you don’t want to; these are just additional ways to save money!

BADLANDS RED ANGUS

Bill Ceynar • Arnegard, ND 701/586-3435 • 701/570-4578 badlandsredangus@gmail.com

BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER

RED ANGUS

Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND • bbredangus.com 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834 701/464-4893 mkbar@nccray.com • jbullinger@nccray.net

BAUMAN RED ANGUS

Dave, Kathy, Wayde & Jake Bauman Linton, ND • bb.ranch@hotmail.com 701/336-7201 • 701/321-1994

BRADEMEYER FARMS

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

BRENNER ANGUS

Sidney & Melva Brenner • Carson, ND 701/522-3335 • 701/471-9135

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

CARGO STOCK FARM

Seth, Laci, Dylon, Preston, Ritch Cargo Arnegard, ND 701/586-3010 • 701/537-3320 cargostockfarm@RTC.coop badlandsgeneticsplus.com

DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO.

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

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

Bryantt Bolduc /Arlan Dahkle Bagley, MN • dahlkeredangus.com 218/533-0259 • 218/556-5896 dahlkeranch@gvtel.com

DIAMOND C ND

Chase Furstenau • Cavalier, ND 701/520-0671 chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnorthdakota.com

DK RED ANGUS

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

DUKART ANGUS RANCH

Derrick or Angie Dukart, Manning 701/573-4324 • 701/260-2422 ddukart@ndsupernet.com www.dukartangusranch.com

FORSTER RED ANGUS

Kenneth Forster • Richardton, ND 701/974-2450 • 701/290-2450 forsterredangus@yahoo.com www.forsterredangus.com

GRASSY MEADOW RANCH

David & Karissa Daws Michigan, ND • 701/270-1524 grassymeadowranch@gmail.com

HEART RIVER RANCH

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

KOESTER RED ANGUS

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

KUHN’S RED ANGUS

James & Stephanie Kuhn Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 kuhnsredangus.net

L83 LODOEN RANCH

Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND 701/201-0477 lodoencattle@gmail.com lodoencattle.com

LARSON’S LOST RIVER LIVESTOCK

David Larson • Clearbrook, MN 218/766-3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com www.lostriverlivestockmn.com

LAZY D RED ANGUS

John & Sara Berg / Cody Berg NW 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 605/228-1743 • 605/380-1796 lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com www.lazyjbarranch.com

LELAND RED ANGUS

Melvin & Luella Leland Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net lelandredangus.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 & Sam Norlund Clearbrook, MN • 701/799-0943 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com www.nordlundstockfarms.com

OHR RED ANGUS

Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson Argusville, ND 701/484-5779 • 701/238-3601 olsoncandc@aol.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

ROHRICH’S

CUTTING EDGE RANCH

Rick & Amber Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/475-2285 • 701/391-1911 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com

SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC

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

SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS

Brandon & Dixie Rusch • New Salem, ND 701/843-7191 • 701/226-5479 701/426-9443 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com

SEVERANCE RED ANGUS

Brian & Mary Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 • 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net

SPUR M RED ANGUS

Doug & Darcy McGee • Bowman, ND 701/523-3635 • 701/523-6086 ddmcgee@ndsupernet.com spurmredangus.com

TNT SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS

Kevin & Lynette Thompson • Almont, ND 701/843-8454 • 701/391-1631 www.tntsimmentals.com

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO.

Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/739-6407 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

WEST BRANCH RANCH

Greg Bailey • Baldwin, ND 701/255-2424 • funditos2@gmail.com

ND Red Angus Association

President: Sam Twedt Vice President: Bryan Ressler

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In Memory

Dennis Roy Hinch

1949-2022

Dennis Roy Hinch, age 73, of Cross ville, Tennessee, passed away on Oct. 28, 2022.

He was born on Sept. 20, 1949, in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, son of the late Ben Hinch and Gevena (Spark man) Hinch.

Dennis was the owner of Shady Bot tom Ranch and Claysville Quarry and was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Hinch; sons, Joshua Kane Hinch and wife Jamie, and Philip Dustin Hinch and wife Brittany; grandchildren,

Dylan and Aubrey; brothers, Vance Hinch and wife Ellen, and Dwight Hinch and fiance Vicki; sisters-in-law, Brenda Neal Hinch, Connie Pugh and Sandra Smith Pryor and husband Ran dy; and brother-in-law, Wiley Smith, Jr.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Don Hinch.

Memorial Services were held at Bil brey Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, with Bro. Mark Hall offici ating. The family requests memorial donations be made to Don Hinch Memorial Fund (checks payable to: Noon Rotary) //

Birth Announcement

Winona Pearl Martin

Katie Martin, RAAA assistant director of field services, and her husband, Devin, welcomed their daughter Wino na Pearl Martin to their family on Aug. 15, 2022, at 11:47 p.m. Winona was born at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. //

HEIFERS

Jim and Alvina Meeks • Owners Raymond Prescott • Ranch Manager: 864-981-2080 1986 Trinity Church Rd., Gray Court, SC 29645 bullhill2@prtcnet.com • www.bullhillredangusranch.com

Built from the ground up ... on a foundation of convenience and cow herd traits. Heat and Fescue Adapted • Structurally Sound Quiet • Easy Calvers and Keepers backed up ... by decades of performance, experience and customer satisfaction! Blending Maternal Strength, Growth and Carcass Merit

Stock Farm’s Prime Time Female Sale Oct. 1, 2022

Cushing, Iowa

Red Angus bred heifers

Red Angus heifer calves

$7,521

$4,406

Red Angus bred cows $4,400

Red SimAngus bred heifers $7,036

Red SimAngus heifer calves

$4,250

Red SimAngus bred cows $5,500

The high-selling bred Red Angus heifer was lot 2, LSF SRR Dory Jiba G9270 J1057, a LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D daughter. Half interest and possession was sold for $27,750 to Schus ter Red Angus of Texas and Leachman Cattle of Colorado.

Lot 8, LSF SRR Crystal E7404 J1260, a LSF SR Rancher 7194E daughter, sold ½ interest and possession for $13,125 to McDonough Red Angus of Iowa.

Lot 3, LSF SRR Cov Girl D6448 J1137, a LSF MEW X- Factor 6693D daughter, sold ½ inter est and possession for $10,875 to Kester Red Angus of Oklahoma.

Lot 6, LSF SRR Gilda C5089 J1111, a LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D daughter, sold ½ interest and possession for $9,750 to Wolfswinkel Red Angus of Iowa.

The top-selling Red Angus heifer calf was lot 25, LSF Della H0361 K2005, a Bieber CL Energize F121 daughter, sold full interest and possession for $10,000 to Blomme Red Angus of Iowa.

Lot 19, LSF Crystal E7345 K2006, a LSF SRR Prime Factor 9014G daughter, sold ½ interest and possession for $6,750 to Kester Red Angus of Oklahoma.

Lot 33, LSF Minola F8316 K2014, a 5L Genuine 1603-195C daughter, sold full interest and possession for $5,000 to C&J Red Angus Ranch of Mississippi.

The top-selling Red Angus bred cow was lot 40, LSF SRR Minola C5052 F8316 F8316, a Brown-CH Phenomenal C5380 daughter, sold full interest and possession for $5,000 to McDonough Red Angus of Iowa.

The top-selling Red SimAngus bred heifer was Lot 42, LSF SRR Della F8946 J1977, a LCOC Augustine U927E daughter, sold ½ interest and possession for $9,000 to Kester Red Angus of Oklahoma.

Lot 41, LSF SRR Leona F8954 J1968, a LCOC Augustine U927E daughter, sold ½ interest

and possession for $8,250 to Kester Red Angus of Oklahoma.

The top-selling Red SimAngus heifer was lot 48, LSF Evergreen H0933 K2902, a LCOC Augustine U927E daughter, sold ½ interest and possession for $6,750 to Advanced Beef Genetics of Iowa.

The top-selling Red SimAngus bred cow was lot 54, LSF SRR Crystal C5917, a Hook’s Yukon 80Y daughter, sold full interest and possession for $8,250 to Advanced Beef Genetics of Iowa.

Lot 46, LSF SRR New Balance 1088J, a LSF SRR President 8177F daughter, sold for $145,000 to Jordan River Ranch of Iowa, Hobbs Farms of Tennessee, C&J Red Angus Ranch of Illinois and Peacock Cattle Company of Iowa.

Lot 5, LSF BJR High Voltage 1803J, a Bieber CL Energize F121 daughter, sold for $120,000 to Mathias Ranch of Arkansas, Larry Lanzon of California, C&J Red Angus Ranch of Illinois, Peacock Cattle Company of Iowa, Schlesser Red Angus of Iowa, Bauman Red Angus of North Dakota, JL Morris Farms of Georgia, Lone Tree Red Angus of South Dakota, Veto Valley Farms of Tennessee and Whitley Red Angus of Alabama.

Lot 13 LSF SRR Exactly 1144J sired by LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D and out of a HXC Authority 7794E daughter sold for $35,000 to 9 Mile Ranch of Touchet, Washington.

Lot 64, LSF SRR X-Factor 1143J, a LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D daughter, sold for $13,000 to Harmony Hill Red Angus of Montana.

Lot 131, LSF SRR Patent 1083J, a HXC Charter 6610D daughter, sold for $12,500 to Turner Red Angus of Wyoming and Leachman Cattle of Colorado of Colorado.

Lot 1, LSF SRR Excalibur 1048J, a WFL Merlin 018A daughter, sold for $11,000 to Turkey Track Livestock of Wyoming.

Lot 213, LSF SRR Decree 1900J, a Leachman Decree X936D daughter, sold for $10,500 to Mathias Ranch of Arkansas.

Lot 68, LSF SRR Designer Gene 1089J, a LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D daughter, sold for $10,000 to Pedersen’s Broken Heart Ranch of South Dakota. //

Area 1 –West

Director – George Murdock

SADIE ELLIOTT 1440 WEGIS AVE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314

MONTEZUMA RANCH INC JOHN GARDELLA 8920 MONTEZUMA RD. JAMESTOWN, CA 95327

ANNAMARIE MINETTI 395 OLD CREEK RD CAYUCOS, CA 93430

LAILA MULLER 580 PARKHILL ROAD SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453

KARSTIN WAGNER 6810 CANADA RD GILROY, CA 95020

WHITE CATTLE CO. DILLON WHITE 1115 PERSIMMON WAY ATWATER, CA 95301

BARTELS LIVESTOCK RICHARD AND CATHY BAR TELS 5624 SW REIF RD POWELL BUTTE, OR 97753

Area 2 – Montana

Director – Kay Klompien CORINNE CANEN 201 OLMSTEAD LANE GLENDIVE, MT 59330

WHITEBIRD CREEK RANCH LLC DAVE OR CLINT CRAGO 802 WHITEBIRD CREEK RD COLUMBUS, MT 59019

ZANE DOWNEY LEVI & COREY DOWNEY 66 KOUNTZ ROAD WHITEHALL, MT 59759

HEILIG`S RED ANGUS

ETHAN HEILIG 24075 BLACK COULEE RD P.O. BOX 143 TURNER, MT 59542

Area 3 – Rocky Mountain

Director – Aaron Kravig DENISE GOODRICH 20950 COUNTY ROAD 223 PRITCHETT, CO 81064

TY SNEDDON 21464 CR 12 WELDONA, CO 80653

Area 4 – Southwest

Director – Tony Ballinger

LAZY S RANCH NATALIE MCCLURE 13250 W ASH CREEK RD WILLCOX, AZ 85643

JACE ATKINSON JACE ATKINSON 9641 COUNTY ROAD 160 BOLING, TX 77420

SAYLER BEERWINKLE PO BOX 414 RISING STAR, TX 76471

REESE CHURCH 11223 RIVERCANE CREEK COURT RICHMOND, TX 77406

HUNTER DUSENBERRY P.O. BOX 186 PILOT POINT, TX 76258

SOUTHERN CROSS FARMS 200 WATERWOOD HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

COTTON HEAD CATTLE WILL HEAD 1601 TWIN OAKS DR. CLEBURNE, TX 76033

KATHERYNE HILL 1105 HONEYSUCKLE LN CALDWELL, TX 77836

CLARA HOELSCHER 944 FM 2111 BALLINGER, TX 76821

OLIVIA HOELSCHER 944 FM 2111 BALLINGER, TX 76821

TANNER HOSKINS 254 SENDERA LOOP VICTORIA, TX 77904

BRAXTON HUNT 1099 ELKINS LAKE HUNTSVILLE, TX 77340

LAURA JORDAN 1446 LONGHORN LANE MASON, TX 76856

SOPHIA JORDAN 1446 LONGHORN LANE MASON, TX 76856

RAZORBACK FARM LLC

TOM KUBALA 22199 IH 45 FEEDER ROAD NORTH BUFFALO, TX 75831

ISA BEEFMASTERS, LLC LORENZO LASATER 3419 KNICKERBOCKER RD SAN ANGELO, TX 76904

TATE MARUSKA 909 COUNTY ROAD 512 STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

TESS MARUSKA 909 COUNTY ROAD 512 STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

MCDERMOTT CATTLE CO. COOPER MCDERMOTT 21153 TX-137 GARDEN CITY, TX 79739

BROOKLYN MILLER 306 SOUTH CEDAR RIDGE CIRCLE ROBINSON, TX 76706

JULIA SHELTON 109 N MACKENZIE RD SILVERTON, TX 79257

WILLIAM TACKETT 11256 CAJUN RIDGE RD IOLA, TX 77861

MYA WATTS 16895 COUNTY ROAD 210 EAST BERNARD, TX 77435

CACTUS CREEK CATTLE CO

STEPHEN WILLIAMS 9323 FM 542 CENTERVILLE, TX 75833

Area 5 – Northern Plains

Director – Stephanie Jung BRAYDEN KLYM 9981 11TH STREET SW DUNN CENTER, ND 58626

DIAMOND B BAR KATIE BENNETT 804 W 3RD AVE FLANDREAU, SD 57028

TWISTED WIRE CATTLE CO CASSIE HOLTZ 34652 138TH AVE ROSCOE, SD 57471

Area 6 – Great Plains

Director – Jason Anderson

PEACE CREEK RED ANGUS LORA EISENHOUR 400 E STAFFORD STREET STAFFORD, KS 67578

DIAMOND S GENETICS KYLE SASSE 18071 L RD ATHOL, KS 66932

JOE DRINKWALTER RANCH JOE DRINKWALTER 40504 NE GOOSECREEK RD VALENTINE, NE 69201

SALTGRASS ENTERPRISES MARK FRANZEN 1103 22ND STREET GOTHENBURG, NE 69138

LUTHY RED ANGUS CODY LUTHY 90203SOUTH CODY ROAD CODY, NE 69211

PREMIER REDS KELLY BECK 11800 W WILSHIRE BLVD YUKON, OK 73099

BENNETT CATTLE BRADEN BENNETT 13616 W HEFNER RD YUKON, OK 73099

STANTON HOOPER 193033 N 2650 RD TEMPLE, OK 73568

PIXLER CATTLE STEPHANIE PIXLER 5344 CRAWLEY RD HARTSHORNE, OK 74547

PARKER ROBINSON 119 RUIDOSA ST ARDMORE, OK 73401

Area 7 – Northeast

Director – Rob Hess KADEN CORNELL 514 E WATER STREET LIDEN, IN 47955

TRIPLE CREEK

ALES SPIES 11292 THREE BRIDGE BRANCH RD CORDOVA, MD 21625

ALEXIS SPIES 11292 THREE BRIDGE BRANCH RD CORDOVA, MD 21625

WILLMAN FAMILY ARGIL WILLMAN 10095 EAST JEFFERSON RD WHEELER, MI 48662

BOTTOMLEY FARMS MICHAEL BOTTOMLEY 140 S SPARTA PARKWAY SPARTA, NC 28675

HOLLY HILL FARM TONY GARRETT P.O. BOX 72 WARNE, NC 28909

ANDREWS CATTLE CO. JASON ANDREWS 6678 S. ELYRIA RD. SHREVE, OH 44676

TREE LANE STOCK FARMS GREG BRIGGS PO BOX 83 ASPERS, PA 17304

Area 8 – Southeast

Director – Jim Yance

STRAWBERRY RIVER RED ANGUS ETHAN WEHRMANN 102 CARPENTER ROAD EVENING SHADE, AR 72532

HOLY COW INTERPRISE KATHY LAFAVRE 1003 8TH AVE W BRADENTON, FL 34205

New Members

HOKE DICKERSON 2203 KESLER RD CANON, GA 30520

ELLA HUGHEY 146 TECHVIEW DRIVE SW CALHOUN, GA 30701

RETIRED LIFE FARM

SHALANE LABORDE 4043 HWY 1 MARKSVILLE, LA 71351

LYON CATTLE HART LYON P.O. BOX 2625 MADISON, MS 39130

GRACE TO FAITH FARMS JUSTIN BURNS 8305 NEWPORT HWY GREENEVILLE, TN 37743

Area 9 – Midwest

Director – Stuart Gilbert DELANEY ENGLER 2375 210TH STREET WHEATLAND, IA 52777

F5 CATT CO. BRIAN FLECK 3027 MOVILLE, IA 51039

LEVI POWELL 6459 130TH STREET BLUE GRASS, IA 52726

QUINN WHALEY 1392 310TH STREET EAGLE GROVE, IA 50533

CHAYTON DAY 3509 NE COUNTY LINE RD CERRO GORDO, IL 61818

BRENNAN ANDERSON 9160 N FARM RD 33 ASH GROVE, MO 65604

PEYTON ARTZ 728 E 518TH RD ALDRICH, MO 65601

HOME PLACE LAND & CATTLE BRYAN BOULDIN 9995 SE HWY J COLLINS, MO 64738

EASTON CHAMBERLIN 15211 CENTERLINE AVE COLE CAMP, MO 65325

EMMA CHAMBERLIN 15211 CENTERLINE AVE COLE CAMP, MO 65325

TYNE WILSON 21115 S FUNKHOUSER RD PLEASANT HILL, MO 64080

LAKE RIDGE RANCH EDWARD RUFLEDT 13672 210TH AVE BLOOMER, WI 54724

WINDY RIDGE CATTLE LLC DAN STEFFENSMEIER 12003 FAIRGROUNDS RD BLOOMINGTON, WI 53804

DIAMOND Z RANCH MICHAEL ZDROIK 3441 STATE HIGHWAY 49 ROSHOLT, WI 54473 //

Bull Sale - March 6, 2023 Billings, Montana www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com

ROGER JACOBS

Auctioneer

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

Joel Birdwell Auctioneer

HC 64 Box 29

Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058

(406)799-5200

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH

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

FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO.

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

HOFT RED ANGUS

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

Calendar of Events

December 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January Red Angus Magazine

Red American Cattle Private Treaty Bull Sale Opens, Alachua, FL

SERAA Fall Sale, Perry, GA

Sonstegard Cattle Co., LLC, Female Sale, Montevideo, MN

TC Reds “Visions in Red,” St. Angar, IA

Brands of Recognition Sale All Breeds Bull Sale, Savannah, TN

Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT

Giefer Ranch, WaKeeny, KS

ND Red Angus Assn. Annual Meeting and Banquet, Bismarck, ND 10 M.C. McQuantock Livestock “Super Sisters” Bred Heifer & Cow Sale, Lloydminster, SK, Canada 10 ND Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 12 Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE 14 Dukart Ranch, Manning, ND 14 Gill Red Angus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Timber Lake, SD 16 5L “Profit $eeker Bull Sale,” Sheridan, MT 16 TA Cattle, West Point, NE 18 Calvo Family Red Angus Open House & Online Sale, Bassett, NE

McMurphy Farms, CCI.live 20 Calvo Family Red Angus, Bassett, NE

January 1

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February Red Angus Magazine 2 Red Revolution Frozen Genetics, Oklahoma City, OK 2

National Red Angus Bull Show, Oklahoma City, OK 3 National Red Angus Junior Show, Oklahoma City, OK 3 Red Revolution Live Animal Sale, Oklahoma City, OK 4 National Red Angus Heifer & Pen Show, Oklahoma City, OK 8 Ressler Land & Cattle, Cooperstown, ND 13 Spike Forbes Complete Dispersal, Buffalo, WY 14 Grassy Meadow Ranch, Michigan, ND 14 Orton Ranch Red Angus, Bassett, NE 14 Red-Land Cattle/Woodland Ag, Bagwell, TX 16 Final Ad Reservation Deadline for Red Angus Genetic Advancement Edition 17 Sand Dune Cattle LLC, BigIron.com 21 Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch, Mandan, ND 23 Bullis Creek “Generations of Predictability” Bull Sale, Wood Lake, NE 28 Schriefer Red Angus, Golden Valley, ND 28 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Sale, Lloydminster, SK, Canada 29 Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Regional Red Angus Show, Ft. Worth, TX

February 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March Red Angus Magazine

K2 Winter Bull & Female Sale, Wheatland, WY

Calvo Family Red Angus, Bassett, NE

Loonan Stock Farm, Corning, IA

Ludvigson Stock Farms Big Sky Bull Sale, Shepherd, MT

Twedt Red Angus, McHenry, ND

Rhodes Red Angus Ranch, Faulkton, SD

Olson’s Red Power Performance Bull & Female Sale, Argusville, ND

Forster Red Angus Online Bull Sale

Price-Murdock Bull & Female Sale, Stanfield, OR

Lone Tree Red Angus, Meadow, SD

Advertiser Index

3K Land & Cattle Co. 81

4B Red Angus LLC 69

5L Red Angus 43, 75

701X 60, 78

Aberdeen Angus World 78

ABS 11

Adams, Arnold & Alicia 69

ADM Animal Nutrition 46

ADM Red Angus 74

Andras Stock Farm 82

Angelo Cattle Co. 74

Axtell Cattle Co. 76

Bachman Cattle Farms 81

Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus 76

Beckton Red Angus 3, 74

Beitia Livestock 72

Berwald Red Angus 51

Bieber Red Angus 7

BIM Red Angus 77

Birdwell, Joel 78

Bola Red Angus 69, 81

Bow Creek Farm & Cattle 77

Bowles J5 Reds 75

Brickhouse Farms 81

Brylor Ranch ............................................. 78

Bull Hill Ranch 67, 73

Bullis Creek Ranch 23, 68, 71

C & J Red Angus Ranch 73

C-T Red Angus 42, 75

Calvo Family Red Angus 5

Campbell Red Angus 48, 76

Cedar Hill Farm 77

Chappell Red Angus 77

Chiefline Red Angus 81

Choat Cattle Co. 71

Christensen Red Angus 75

Crockett Ranch 77

Cross Diamond Cattle Co. 71, 83

Crossroads Cattle Co. 77

D&D Cattle Co. 71

Dahlke Red Angus 76

Daigger-Orr Red Angus 71

Deichmann Livestock Brokerage 78

Diamond C North Dakota 76

Diamond H Ranch 79

Diamond K Livestock Co. 69

Diamond P Cattle 73

DK Red Angus 76

Double Eagle Ranch 72

Emerald Earth 69

Eric Drees 78

Explosive Cattle Co. 73

Faylor Red Angus 79

Feddes Red Angus 42

Fischer Red Angus 74

Five Oaks Farm 73

Flaming Livestock Co. 79

Flat Creek Farms 73

Flatiron Red Angus 76

Forster Red Angus 57, 76

Freeman Red Angus 77

Fritz Red Angus 75

Gibbs Red Angus 75

Gibson Cattle Co. 73

Giefer Red Angus 24

Gilchrist, Kyle 78

Gill Red Angus 20, 21

Glacier Red Angus 74

Grassy Meadow Ranch 39

Graystone Cattle Co. 77

Green Mountain Red Angus 12, 74

Grussing Red Angus 76

H&F Red Angus Cattle 79

Halfmann Red Angus 2, 81

HanSine Ranch 28, 29

Harbin Red Angus 81

Harmony Hill 74

Harms Plainview Ranch 79

Hoft Red Angus 79

Hueftle Cattle Co. 71

Illinois Red Angus Assn. 77

Iron Lorenzen Cattle Co. 33

Iron Will Cattle 73

Jacobs, Roger ........................................... 78

Jacobson Red Angus 76

Jarvis Red Angus 73

Jeffries Land & Cattle 77

Johnson Family Cattle Co. 69

K2 Red Angus 63

Karr Farms 77

KK Farms 81

Klompien Red Angus 75

Kluesner Family Cattle 69

Kniebel Cattle Co. 79

Koenig Ranch 74

Kolle Red Angus 81

Kravig Red Angus 76

Kunkel Farms

Lacy’s Red Angus 81

Laubach Red Angus 74

Lautenschlager & Sons 25, 72

Lazy J Bar Ranch 76

Leland Red Angus 9, 74

Lone Tree Ranch 61

Loonan Stock Farm 53, 77

Loosli Red Angus ...................................... 72

Lorenzen Ranches 72

Lost Creek Red Angus 75

Lowderman, Cody 78

Lowery, Matt 78

Lucht Red Angus 75

Ludvigson Stock Farms 25

Maple Oaks Red Angus 81

McCann Red Angus 30, 72, 74, 76

McD’s Red Angus Farm 69

McLean Red Angus 73

McMurphy Farms 77

McPhee Red Angus 72

Mercer Farms 73

Milk Creek Reds 75

Minnesota Red Angus Assn. 76

Mushrush Red Angus 79

Namken Red Angus 76

ND Red Angus Assn. 65

ND Red Select Sale 19

Nelson Red Angus 72

Niobrara Red Angus 31

OHR Red Angus 55, 76

Orton Ranch Red Angus 37

Ory’s 07 Red Angus 81

Osborn Red Angus 73

Peacock Angus Ranch 68

Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch 26, 76

Pelton’s Red Angus ................................... 79

Pieper Red Angus 15, 71

Plain Jan’s 69

Pleasant View Farms 77

Polivka Farms Red Angus 71

Quality Genetics Red Angus 81

Quartz Valley Red Angus 72

RAFI 70

Ramdsale Reds 79

Rancher’s Profiles 78

Red American Cattle 13

Red Angus Marketing Programs 50

Red Angus Private Treaty Sales 72

Red Angus Society of Australia Inc. 78

Red Choice 66

Red Cow Rally 64

Red Fork Red Angus 74

Red Hill Farms 73, 84

Red Hill Farms 84 Red Revolution 17

Red-Land 41

Redland Red Angus 74

Rhodes Red Angus LLC ............................ 79

Rhodes Red Angus Ranch 59

Rock Creek Red Angus 75

Rocking Bar H Ranch 72

Rocking R Red Angus 76

Rogers Cattle Co. 81

Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch 45

Rouse Red Angus 77

S Diamond Angus 71

Sand Dune Cattle LLC 71

Sandbur Ridge Red Angus 71

Sandhill Red Angus 38, 75

Schriefer Red Angus 34

Schuler Red Angus 71

Schweitzer Red Angus 71

Seeger & Rusch Red Angus 36

Shamrock Nook 69

Sheaman Ranch 76

Shepherd Red Angus 75

Shoal Creek Land & Cattle 81

Shobe, Kyle 78

Shoco Ranch 75

Solid Rock Red Angus 76

Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC 76

Spike Forbes 47

Spreutels Farm Red Angus 81

Stegall Cattle Co. 72

Strauss Brands 80

Sumptown Cattle 69

Sun River Red Angus 75

Sutherlin Farms 56, 74

T A Cattle 35

TJS Red Angus 74

Triple Creek Ranch 81

Twedt Red Angus 49

UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm 69

Valnes Ranch Red Angus 76

Veto Valley Farms 73

VitaFerm/Gain Smart 8

Watkins Cattle Co. 68

Wedel Beef Genetics 79

West Wind Red Angus 68

Whitley Red Angus.................................... 73

Windrush Farm 81

Wisconsin Beef Improvement Assn 69

Woods V Bar X Ranch 72

WRAZ Red Angus 78

Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus 77