The Stockman | February 2022 by The Stockman

FEBRUARY 2022

VOL 4 | NO 2

TREMENDOUSLY SOUND WITH HAIR!

CURRENT ROV SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR!

WB Pendleton Sire of high sellers & champions!

STAG Good Times Ultra Hot 24 Karat x Style x Phyllis!

Silveiras Forbes ‘21 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion!

Silveiras Haras Primal Primo’s exciting, fancy full sib!

Hill Valley Reckoning Outcross to Style & First Class with extra mass, look & structure!

Musgrave Sky High CED 8 $B 141

Brooking Bank Note CED 5 $B 131

JACS Rare Find CED 9 $B 169

Lazy JB Edge Rope Necked Classen x Sandy 3040

Conley No Limit Beautiful balance & HOT sire!

A MUST USE TURNING POINT SON!

S&R Stability Style son with extras!

Laflins Marvel Popular champion at many exhibitions!

Collison Alpha Exciting, bold, and complete!

SAC CashIn BN46 CED -3 $B 202

Conley South Point 8362 2020 NWSS Champion Bull!

9 Mile One of a Kind CED 17 HB 212

TWG Tango CED 13 HB 185

KCW Cotton’s Yellowstone CE outcross back to Cotton

KJ BJ Landmark 210 CE 2.5 CHB $121

H Montgomery Making champions!

Something About Mary Hot Relentless Son!

SFG The Judge CE 12 API 144

CLRS Guardian CE 20 API 208

SJW Exit 44 Exciting NEW sire of champs!

Reckoning Creating champs & $$ with his first crop!

Longs Pay to Play A stout blaze Pays to Believe son!

WLE Black Mamba Hot Copacetic son!

WLE Copacetic CE 11 API 107

W/C Night Watch CE 18 API 151

W/C Fort Knox Newly Available!

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Public Enemy NEW, powerful IGWT son!

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Conley Express 7211 Exciting new sire of champs!

PVF Blacklist Ultra-stout ‘must use’ Insight son!

Gateway Follow Me Cool profiled & stout!

Jensen Virtual Exciting Primo son: ‘21 Champ @ IA State Fair & MN Beef Expo!

Bieber Stockman Exciting calving ease, EPDs, & look!

Bushs Wingman NEW outcross/performance/profile sire with CE!

SCC SCH 24 Karat HOTTEST sire in the land!

Silverias Convoy 2022 CC Res Champ & ROV Jr Bull of the year!

MC SSF Night Sky 2021-22 Leading Show Bull of the Year!

BNWZ Dignity NEW & exciting Insight son!

Youngdale Defiance Canada’s finest genetics!

MK Poker Face Exciting power & profile!

CFCC Notorious ELITE WhoMaker son!

ECR Shameless LONG necked show sire!

Showtime Fireball Mega-exciting!

Carbon Copy 2019 NAILE Champion Charolais!

Redemption Hot Resource Son!

BOY Outlier Show Bull of the Year!

Lover boy Extremely popular calving ease Simmy!

JBSF Logic Full sisters were Grand & Res at SM JR Nat’l

ACLL Fortune Excellent Hammer son!

TL Ledger Exciting Profit son!

SC Pay the Price 2 time NWSS Champ!

On the Mark First progeny looking great!

VCL LKC Equity Sire of champions!

Onset High Percentage Chi

Quiet Man

DJS The Outsider

MVP Triple Crown Winning Champ Mainetainer!

Second 2 None Making clubby CHAMPS!

No Guts No Glory THF

Chosen 1 HIA ultra-stout son

King Cobra HIA extremely fancy son

I Am Here Hot chrome!

Red Rocky 2 (Red Hot!)

Sparks will Fly with the HOTTEST Sires now available! (573) 641-5270 for a free directory or view online at cattlevisions.com THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

! e m o c l We Thanks for joining us! We are a free, premier livestock publication featuring and serving seedstock and commercial beef producers nationwide. Raising cattle is so much more than a hobby; it is our livelihood and our passion. We understand that, and in every issue want you to see not only incredible cattle, but also relatable, entertaining, and informative editorial features for the producer with 5 or 500 head. To us, you are more than reader or advertiser; you are a beef producer. We are committed to doing our best for you, every day. Please feel free to communicate with us, your input is appreciated.

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Contributing Writers in this Issue

Cheryl Kepes Hilary Rossow Kirk Lynch

Dr. Vince Collison Abby Collison Justin Fruechte

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BRIGHAM STEWART / MEGAN COLLISON 785.747.8028 megancol@iastate.edu Brigham works alongside his parents at Mid Continent Farms, their large, multi-breed cow/calf operation in Kansas. Megan will graduate from ISU as a DVM in the spring of 2021 and is a big part of her family’s Angus herd and Veterinary Clinic in Iowa.

BRANDON CREAMER 970.596.4965 creamer _ b _ 150@hotmail.com Brandon owns Lazy JB Angus with his parents and sister in Montrose, CO. Raised in the cattle industry, he has a true passion for it and loves marketing quality cattle throughout the US.

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MARK SULLIVAN 816.304.0050 marksullivancattle@gmail.com Mark Sullivan is a familiar face to many having worked for Sullivan Supply for many years. Mark brings many years of experience to The Stockman. Mark and his wife, Linda, and two children, Erin and Leo, live in Woodbine, Iowa and have a small herd of Charolais cattle.

Ty works alongside his family in their purebred operations, Country Lane Farm and TC Reds near Ringle, WI. An advocate for youth programs and dedicated cow/calf man, he is excited to help producers merchandise their cattle.

For the past 30 years, Ron, his wife, Lynne, and their two children have owned and operated Hinrichsen Ranch, a registered Angus ranch in Westmoreland, KS. He has an extensive background in the agricultural industry and is excited to put it to work for each of his customers.

MILES EDDY 507.841.1787 auctioneer2013@gmail.com Miles grew up in southwest MN raising and showing cattle, and is currently residing in MO. When Miles isn’t working cattle he loves to use his auctioneer skills. He looks forward to working and meeting other producers and helping with all their advertising and marketing needs. THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

Zac is active in his family’s operation, Hall Stock Farm, near Berthold, ND raising registered Angus, Sim-Angus and commercial cattle. He loves working with livestock and youth and as a Livestock Judging Coach.

John and his wife, Jessica, live in west central Illinois where they raise Simmental and Hereford show cattle. They have 4 children who all show livestock. Helping producers market their livestock successfully and providing professional ring services are his top goals as a consultant.

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In this Issue P rofiles

14 | EMBRACING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH Clear Springs Cattle Co. creates a multifaceted business.

42 | WILDFIRES DESTROY KANSAS RANCHES, BUT RANCHER’S DREAMS ENDURE Livestock producers rebuild after losing almost everything.

66 | A ROAD WELL TRAVELED

Chan Phillips’ journey through the cattle industry.

Extension Education

28 | WINTER SUPPLEMENTATION OF BEEF CALVES courtesy University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Seeds in Season

56 | DO GRASS VARIETIES REALLY MATTER? with Justin Fruechte and Jared Knock, Millborn Seeds

Veterinarian V iew

76 | ANAPLASMOSIS: NOT JUST A SOUTHERN DISEASE with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services, and Abby Collison, senior veterinary student

Kitchen Stock

86 | FEATURING LOWDERMAN CATTLE CO. in the kitchen with Sherry Lowderman, Macomb, Ill.

Sale Barn S tudy

94 | 2022 COMES OUT SWINGING!

with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange

Stockman S traight Up

104 | FEATURING STUDER SHORTHORNS Q&A with Dale Studer, Creston, Iowa

cover image by McFarland Productions Steve and Sarah Hisel, Fischer Ranch, Eufaula, Okla. 6

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MAKAYLA FLOWER, Managing Editor 605.690.6050 | makayla@stockmanmag.com

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it takes a team. We all know the importance of teamwork, but I wanted to take a minute to acknowledge all the spouses out there who work together on the farm or ranch every single day. Kudos to you! This is an extremely difficult thing to master, and I can say that because I also work with my husband every day. It turns into this crazy way of life, trying to find some sort of balance between sharing your passion and enjoying all the great things about working together, and then also holding yourself back from jabbing your spouse with the sorting stick. I get it. But, wow, how rewarding it can be! The couple on the front cover of this issue makes this teamwork thing look dreamy. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it as long as ‘the team’ is on the same page. So whoever your team is made up of, appreciate them! It takes a team to run a farm or ranch, and it also takes a team to keep this industry thriving. We are all a team. Thank you for all you do! As we are in the midst of bull sale season, The Stockman crew is here and ready to help promote you. Let us know how we can help.

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Missouri Breeders’ ANGUS Futurity H H 2 27 22 We’ve consistently delivered the very best genetics from our breeders across the state representing +300+ $C genetics and heifers made for the photo backdrop. That rich history continues in 2022 with the online sale.

Selling over 50 lots!

Race-horse style close at 7 p.m. on

Show heifers, production females, bred heifers, bulls, embryos, flushes, and pregnancies all sell online

Valley Oaks Rita 056 Tex Playbook 5437 x Valley Oaks Miss Rita 5033

Bred to E&B Plus One

Clearwater Pride MOGCK Entice x Clearwater Pride 8099

February Show Heifer Prospect

GPN Queen 0N7 Deer Valley Growth Fund x GPN Queen 7N41

Bred to Werner Flat Top 4136

Big marbling heifer with the eye appeal and maternal traits to be a breed leading female.

Perfect for a first time showmen that could go on to be a top cow in any herd and produce many show ring winners.

Brood cow in the making. High performance female backed by proven cow families.

Houston Niagara 068

Dam: BBPB Pio Lass 7437

EZAR Blackbird 8464

S S Niagara Z29 x Houston Miss Caid 759

Herd Sire Prospect

Big EPD spread 17-month-old bull with great eye appeal. Offers high performance with a +83 WW, +149 YW, and a +300 $C index.

GAR Sure Fire x Vintage Blackbird 6235

SAV Jesse James 0968 x BBPB Pio Lass 7437

Three IVF Embryos

Maternal excellence combined with power and performance. Limitless opportunity with this mating.

Flush Opportunity

The high indexing top selling female from the 2020 SydGen Production Sale. Your chance to get offspring by the bull of your choice.

PLUS: Disaster Relief Donation Embryo lot from Sydenstricker Genetics to benefit Kentucky Cattlemans Foundation and Kansas Livestock Foundation. Consignments by: Behlmann Angus, Birk Genetics, Birk Beef Cattle, Boyce-Dill Cattle, Brinkley Angus Ranch, Byergo Beef Genetics, Checkerhill Angus, CHR Angus Farms, Clearwater Farm, Durham Angus, Galaxy Beef, Green Gate Farm, Hillside Angus Ranch, Hoak Angus, Houston Angus, Hunter Angus, M Bar M Cattle Co., Meyer Cattle Company, M/W Cattle Co., Naylor Angus, Norman Angus, Osage Grass and Livestock, Our Place Angus, Rubel Farms, Sydenstricker Genetics, Valley Oaks Angus, and Young Cattle Genetics.

For additional information, contact Missouri Angus Association Sales Manager Kody Graves at 940-531-1851 or kody@missouriangus.org. Sale book will be inside the February issue of Missouri Angus Trails and posted online.

Join us in person for our annual meeting and banquet on Saturday, February 26 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia, MO. Visit MissouriAngus.org. or the Trails for more details. THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

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LOT 17 • ECR 238 FORTIFY 1038 • Reg #44284001 • Polled

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Annual Production Sale

February 14, 2022 - 1 p.m. cst • Ree Heights, South Dakota please join us for lunch prior to the sale

100+head 12

• Horned yearling & 2-year-old Hereford bulls • Polled yearling & 2-year-old Hereford bulls • Yearling & 2-year-old Angus bulls • 70 open F1 baldy replacement females

Ree Heights, South Dakota

Keith, Cheryl & Matt • 605-870-0161 Dan, Kyla, Hollis & Ivy • 605-870-6172 Weston, Kris, Falon & Jensen • 605-478-0077

To request a sale catalog, please call or text 605-870-6172 or email kylajfawcett@gmail.com

ANGUS

RANCH

OREGON BULL SALE

K Bar Ranch, 3845 Roberts Mtn. Rd. Myrtle Creek, Oregon

SAT., FEBRUARY 12TH

Featuring 45 Fall-Born, Zoetis HD50K-Tested, Long-Yearling Bulls 9 A.M. – BULLS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING 12 NOON – COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH SERVED 1 P.M. – AUCTION

Sale Book & Videos: www.EZAngusRanch.com

EZAR FIREBALL 0396 8-12-20

EZAR PLUS ONE 0357 8-1-20

EZAR FIREBALL 0406 8-15-20

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C +10 +0.5 +73 +124 +30 +1.31 +0.57 +63 +179 +295

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C +9 -0.8 +62 +122 +26 +0.86 +0.76 +65 +160 +273

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C +10 +1.7 +56 +112 +28 +1.02 +0.92 +47 +165 +261

EZAR GURU 0400 8-14-20 Sire: EXAR Guru 8719B • Dam’s Sire: Summitcrest Complete 1P55

EZAR LADY IDA 0398 8-13-20

EZAR FIREBALL 0352 7-30-20

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C -1 +3.9 +84 +148 +32 +0.93 +0.94 +46 +189 +291

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C +2 +3.5 +89 +157 +19 +1.09 +0.96 +65 +201 +326

CED BW WW YW MILK MA RE $M $B $C +9 +1.5 +69 +126 +31 +0.98 +0.80 +71 +151 +267

Sire: GB Fireball 672 • Dam’s Sire: EXAR Stud 4658B

TO REQUEST A SALE BOOK, CALL OR TEXT: 916 806-1919

Sire: E&B Plus One • Dam’s Sire: SydGen Enhance

Sire: GB Fireball 672 • Dam’s Sire: EXAR Stud 4658B

Sire: GB Fireball 672 • Dam’s Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B

Sire: GB Fireball 672 • Dam’s Sire: Byergo Black Magic 3348

BID LIVE ONLINE SALE DAY

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PLAN TO JOIN US AT OUR FALL BULL SALE IN CALIFORNIA: SAT., SEPT. 3 – FARMINGTON, CA

ANGUS

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Myrtle Creek, OR 97457

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Tim & Marilyn Callison .....................Owners Chad Davis ........................... 559 333-0362 Travis Coy ............................ 559 392-8772 Justin Schmidt ..................... 209 585-6533 John Dickinson, Marketing ....916 806-1919 Website .................. www.ezangusranch.com 13

by Hilary Rossow photos courtesy Clear Springs Cattle Co.

Clear Springs Cattle Co. creates a multifaceted business.

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beefcattle cattlecomes comes with A NEW the Wulfs he selling, was considering with ering and they selling, should buy START Raising beef A NEW START hundreds of outside challenges. The and they should buy the ranch. A dealand hundreds the ranch. A deal was struck, After decades of cooperative cooperativeranchAfter decades devastating weather,volatile volatile marwas struck, ClearCattle Springs Cattle a devastating weather, markets, Clearand Springs Company, ranching with brothers a sucing with hishis brothers in ainsuccessful kets, anti-agriculture activists, and Company, a Simmental and SimAnanti-agriculture activists, and seemingSimmental and SimAngus seedcessful Limousin seedstock operLimousin seedstock operation, a ranch seemingly ranchwas wasborn. born. ly arbitrary arbitrary legislationlegislation all increaseall the ation, a ranch came up for sale just gus seedstock stock ranch came up for sale just 25 miles away near increase difficulty of raising difficultythe of raising cattle to feed catthose 25 miles away near Starbuck, Minn. Starbuck, Minn. Jared Flower told Jim tle to are feedfar-removed those who are far-removed who from production Jared Flower told Jim that Mark that Mark Frederickson was considering COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTREACH from production agriculture. Innovaagriculture. Innovation and an entrepre- Fredrickson was considering selling COMMUNITY selling his Hereford ranch, so Jim and tion andspirit an entrepreneurial spiritthese are neurial are key to combat Springs CattleCattle Co. hosted Springs Co. hosted his Twyla, Hereford ranch, Jim of and Twy- af- Clear Clear under theso guise a holiday key to combat threats, no threats, and no these one knows thatand better a breakfast-on-the-farm open house a breakfast-on-the-farm open la, under the guise of a holiday afterternoon drive, set to check out the place. one thatfamily. better than the Wulf thanknows the Wulf for the local Pope County Farm Buhouse for the local Pope County noon drive, set to check out the place. During the half hour drive, they felt family. reau office. Wulfs planned for Farm The Bureau office. The Wulfs Jim and Twyla Wulf have created During the halfbehour theyright650 people, but 1,300 people arrived that it wouldn’t rightdrive, to come planned for 650 people, but 1,300 Jim and Twyla Wulf have created an enterprise to educate “city slickers” felt that it wouldn’t be right to come out and say they had heard of Mark’sthat morning, many of them young people arrived that morning, many an enterprise to educate “city slickabout the true nature of cattlemen, rightintention out andtosay they had decided heard ofto letfamilies. sell, so they of them young families. ers” about the true natureof of cattlethe day-to-day processes a working Mark’s to sell, theythe de-converGodintention lead the way and so direct men, day-to-day processes of aare cattle the ranch, and the way beef cattle parents were were not The Millennial parents cided to let God lead the way and sation. Mark met them near the house, The millennial working ranch, This and educational the way cared for cattle and handled. with production agriculture, familiar with production direct theifconversation. Mark met familiarnot asked they were out for a holiday beef cattle comes are cared and handled. enterprise in afor relaxing vacation them near the house, asked if they gleaning most of their knowledge agriculture, gleaning most of their drive, and told the Wulfs he was considThis educational enterprise comes in setting. from propaganda on the Internet, andon knowledge from propaganda were out for a holiday drive, and told a relaxing vacation setting. they were interestedand to they see were the oththe Internet, interer side ested of thetoargument. The Wulfs see the other side of the were excited to The answer questions, argument. Wulfs were excited show them the ranch, and offer to answer questions, showsome them insight the into the and ranch’s operation. ranch, offer some insight With the in operation. popularityWith of the intoincrease the ranch’s Airbnbsincrease and Vrbos, the extraofhouse in popularity Air BNBs on the and ranch wouldthe soon behouse repur-on the VRBOs, extra posed to offer even more agricultural ranch would soon be repurposed educational opportunities. to offer even more agricultural educational opportunities.

ADDING AGRITOURISM TO THE ADDING AGRITOURISM TO THE OPERATION TheOPERATION second house on the property

was rentedThe month-to-month second house until on thethe propspring erty of 2020, when Jim and Twyla was rented month-to-month decideduntil to try hand at agritourthetheir spring of 2020, when Jim ism. Asand home renovations fortry renting Twyla decided to their hand purposes are tax deductible, it made at agritourism. As home renovafiscal sense to renting fix up purposes the homearetotax tions for make itdeductible, more vacation friendly. it made fiscal sense to fix up the home to make it more The home can be found currently vacation friendly. on Airbnb and Vrbo. The Wulfs offer tours of the ranch; a beauThe homeincluding can be found curtiful vantage point at the top a hill rently on AirBNB and of VRBO. where The the entire can be seen, Wulfs ranch offer tours of the ranch; a trip through the bull development including a beautiful vantage point facility,at and perhaps thewhere mostthe imthe top of a hill entire pactfulranch to city-dwellers, to can be seen,aa chance trip through go intothe thebull pasture in the middle development facility,ofand, the cowperhaps herd. the most impactful to city-dwellers, a chance to go into the pasture in the middle of the cow herd.

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above Master bedroom in the vacation rental home.

above The kitchen offers a spacious and beautiful environment.

The house has been rented every weekend during the summer months, with at least one weekend each month the rest of the year. Jim was not sure what to expect when they undertook the new adventure, but he and Twyla were pleasantly surprised at the response their new business venture provided. Many families stated they chose the ranch to experience some peace and quiet. One might think a lakefront property in Minnesota would offer this, but many lakes are popular with parties, water sports, and loud music. The ranch with its open prairie and distance from any city offers a serenity not found elsewhere.

CONNECTING FAMILIES TO FARMING The house has been rented mostly for family gatherings, but several below The “Working Ranch” vacation rental home.

times, it has been rented by young families from metropolitan areas. “I have heard a lot of stories about how grandpa grew up on a farm, but the grandkids went to college in the cities and never left. The grandkids want to experience a working ranch the way grandpa did,” Jim said. Some vegetarians have been guests of the Wulfs, too, and great conversation was had. “It’s a perfect opportunity to offer some education and firsthand experience with how we treat the cattle,” Jim stated.

UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CATTLE OPERATION Visitors from the cities are often floored by the amount of technology used in the cattle operation. “They think we’re just standing out here holding a pitchfork,” Jim laughed. The cow herd is bred via AI to calve in mid-January through February.

above Bunkroom for guests to sleep.

Clean-up bulls are turned out, but most stick with the AI sire. RightMate from Allied Genetics is used extensively to analyze the genome of each cow and select a sire to perfectly complement her and ensure the best chance for an ideal calf.

EXPERIENCING FARM LIFE Cattle drives, rides in combines, and other ranch chores are also part of the experience depending on the time of year. The Wulfs are enthusiastic teachers, and they love to help those not familiar with agriculture to understand what cattlemen experience daily. Although the Wulfs cannot guarantee any specific activity, there is generally something happening to observe or join.

below A cozy living room for relaxing inside the vacation rental home.

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CLEAR SPRINGS MARKET In addition to a true ranch experience, the visitors of Clear Springs Cattle Co. may purchase beef for their grills during their stay or to take home. Clear Springs Market was added to market Clear Springs Cattle Company’s beef to visitors and consumers around the state. A large walk-in freezer was constructed to ensure an adequate supply is always available. Not only can patrons purchase beef right on the farm, a delivery route is run “on demand” where past visitors can meet for meat in St. Cloud, Willmar, or the Twin Cities. Beef is also sold by the whole, half, quarter, or eighth, and retail

above Brady Wulf’s business sells locally raised and processed beef.

cuts are available. “All beef is raised with the consumer in mind which is why each animal is handled with the best care, produced with no growth hormones, pasture raised, grain finished, single sourced, and registered Simmental and SimAn-

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“We like the Simmental cattle, but we love the Simmental people. They are in tune with the industry and focused on what it needs.” - Jim Wulf

gus,” Jim explained. Local delivery is available up to 20 miles, and beef may be purchased on the farm Monday through Saturday with a phone call.

CLEAR SPRINGS’ CATTLE HERD In addition to these successful businesses is, of course, the cattle. Clear Springs Cattle Company maintains a herd of 350 Simmental and SimAngus cows. After years of breeding Limousin cattle, the Wulfs switched to Simmentals largely because of their friend, Tom Hook. Tom has a long history in the Simmental breed and is well-known for consistently producing exceptional cattle. The Wulfs adopted Tom’s slogan, “Bred for Balance.” Clear Springs Cattle Co. has enjoyed several years of sharing a successful production sale with Hook Farms, but this year’s sale will be the first solo undertaking. “We owe Tom a lot for the guidance he’s given us,” Jim said. Although the Wulfs are not new to the beef cattle industry, they have been favorably impressed with the Simmental “family” since they joined it ten years ago. “We like the Simmental cattle, but we love the Simmental people. They are in tune with the beef industry and focused on what it needs,” Jim shared. The genetic pool created by the men and women in the Simmental industry is deep and full of cattle that work for all cattlemen.

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THE WULF FAMILY Jim and Twyla have three children. Justin works as a pipe welder in Walnut Grove, Minn., and he and his wife, Brittany, are kept busy with Madison, 7, and Grayson, 4, and their business, Wulf Fabrication and Piping. The Wulf’s son, Travis, is in charge of the Clear Springs’ cow herd; and son, Brady, heads up the Clear Springs Market operation, plus the farming. In addition to the cattle, the rental, and the meat businesses, a true passion of the entire Wulf family is stewardship and preservation of the land and natural resources. No-till farming is used and cover crops ensure as much topsoil as possible is conserved. Their carbon footprint is closely monitored. In addition, rotational grazing is used extensively to ensure the pasture is not overused, weeds are naturally controlled, and the cattle have adequate feed.

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above The Wulf Family. Front row (l-r): Brady, Justin, and Brittany. Back row (l-r): Jim, Madison, Twyla, Grayson, and Travis.

BRED FOR BALANCE SALE Clear Springs Cattle Company’s annual Bred for Balance production sale is the second Friday in February. This year’s version is February 11, 2022, at the ranch. The sale will

feature 150 yearling bulls, along with 5 open, and 50 bred females. Full information about the sale can be found at www.bredforbalance.com.

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$150,000 VALUATION ON IRON HORSE BY SELECT SIRES ON OUR OCTOBER 30TH SALE

BIGK/WSC

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Iron Horse CONTACT SELECT SIRES FOR SEMEN ON IRON HORSE. Wall Street Cattle Co. Eddie & Adam Currier, Proprietors 14603 Highway KK Lebanon, MO 65536 (417) 288-4444 Office

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Lot 1 - Rudolph Mainstay R141

Lot 8 - Rudolph Powemax R121

Lot 2 - Rudolph Mainstay R108

Lot 12 - Rudolph Weigh Up R106

ALL THESE ANIMALS SELL ON MARCH 5TH!

Lot 30 - Rudolph Miss Blackbird R134

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Total Performance

production Sale

March 16, 2022

Tested on ourRanch, so they work on yours.

WAR Payweight Z054 H4121 ET – 20102690

WAR Warwagon H515 – 2010 2704 – Top 1% CED with muscle

WAR Warwagon H524 – 20102709 - Curvebender

WAR Warwagon H515

WAGONHAMMER Ranches WAR Complete H908 – 20102719 – Foot and Carcass Improver

WAR Dry Valley H919 – 20115027 – Top 25% for all Indexes

WAR JE Mojo H579 – 20190842 – Outcross Pedigree with Big Spread

The Jay Wolf Family, Owners |Box 548, Albion, NE 68620 | Office: 402-395-2178 Joe Epperly, Seedstock Manager | 303-884-3900 | joe@wagonhammer.com

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www.wagonhammer.com

Styles Stardom B017

AAA #20211581 Sire: S A V Stardom 8131

Styles Stardom B012

Styles Jumbo B009

AAA #20211579 Sire: Musgrave Jumbo

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Styles Stardom B020

AAA #20211582 Sire: S A V Stardom 8131

Styles Stardom B028

AAA #20211584 Sire: S A V Stardom 8131

Styles America B039

AAA #20211586 Sire: S A V America 8018

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AAA #20211580 Sire: S A V Stardom 8131

AAA #20211602 Sire: Musgrave Jumbo

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AAA #pending Styles Mojo x Resource

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BULL & FEMALE

SALE 5960 Maple Road Gibbon, NE 68840

J6 SILVER LINING 114J • 20220018

J6 CIMARRON 129J • 4467281

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2022 DOB 1/02/2021 SIRE Brooking Bank Note 4040 DAM Conley Pure Pride 8303

DOB 1/2/2021 SIRE RED WILDMAN CIMARRON 605D DAM SLGN STONY’S TEMPEST 778T

J6 MAX 545J • 4467587

J6 FINAL CALL 154J • LFM2397530

J6 CIMARRON 159J • Pending

DOB 3/16/2021 SIRE J6 MAXED OUT 121G DAM ROJAS AFRICAN QUEEN 303

DOB 1/26/2021 50% Lim-Flex SIRE WLR FINAL CALL ET DAM J6 CAITLYN 183G

DOB 2/7/2021 25% Lim-Flex SIRE RED WILDMAN CIMARRON 605D DAM AUTO AJAY 206A

J6 MAX 130J • 4467283

J6 CIMARRON 103J • 4467245

J6 MAX 191J • 4467351

DOB 1/2/2021 SIRE J6 MAXED OUT 121G DAM 4L MS MARY FAY 002

DOB 1/1/2021 SIRE RED WILDMAN CIMARRON 605D DAM J6 SUE ELLEN 158G

DOB 2/8/2021 SIRE J6 MAXED OUT 121G DAM RED SIXMILE DIAMOND MAY 324C

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David Spencer 308-627-6259 Mark Blake 712-269-1361

Come by the ranch anytime for a tour!

Mike & Heather Marlow 405-880-0108 8618 S. Western Perkins Ok 74059 mmarlow@purebeefgenetics.com

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Semen available on these exciting young sires…$25/straw!

and Friends

8th Annual Bull & Female Sale

Andras WMF Outfront 220 #4298623

High-Selling bull from the 2021 Andras Kind Sale. Powerful and indexes in the top of the breed for ProS and HerdBuilder.

March 26, 2022 1 p.m. • At the ranch • Strafford, Missouri

Featuring Red Angus Bulls Registered and Commercial Females Contact us today for a catalog:

Rogers Cattle Company & Lile Farms MCL Red Cloud 0512 #4418871

High-Selling yearling at the Lacy’s Red Angus 2021 Sale. Stout, good footed from the Marie 8190 cow family.

2868 N. Farm Raod 231 • Strafford, MO 65757 417-241-1302 • www.rogersbeef.com Find us on Facebook!

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“Your Brand For Performance”

Selling 100 Registered Angus Bulls AI Sires Represented:

SAV America 8018 SAV Rainfall 6846 KG Justified 3023 Connealy Legendary Ellingston Homestead

SAV President 6847 Sitz Barricade 632F MGR Treasure 5017 GAR Hometown 7488 Smith Cowboy Tuff J59

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Extension Education

University research you can use.

Karla H. Wilke, UNL Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management beef.unl.edu

WINTER SUPPLEMENTATION OF BEEF CALVES: WHEN SUPPLEMENTATION DOESN’T PAY S

pring born calves are often weaned in the fall, supplemented through the winter at a low rate of gain, and then graze summer grass, taking advantage of compensatory gain until feedlot entry. Many producers assume providing minimal protein supplementation to target approximately 1.0 pound/day gain during the winter is the most economical system. However, research data would suggest this assumption is not the most economical management system. A study evaluating feeding 450 pound steers 0, 1.1, 2.3, or 3.4 pounds of dried distillers grains (DDGS)/d (dry matter basis) while the calves grazed dormant native range reported a linear gain response of 0.60, 1.06, 1.41, and 1.72 pounds/day, respectively. However, when the calves were subsequently allowed to graze high quality growing forage, the calves that were not supplemented on dormant range experienced compensatory gain and had a similar ending body weight to the calves supplemented with 1.1 pound of DDGS (625 pounds for both treatments). Those non-supplemented calves compensated 100% compared to the low supplemen-

tation level. However, they only compensated 38% and 46% compared with the two higher levels of supplementation and those calves maintained a weight advantage of 653 and 656 pounds, respectively. Therefore, the producer who spent money to achieve only 1 pound/day gain on dormant range lost money after grazing better quality forage because those calves weighed the same as the group that did not incur supplement expense. Supplement expense was optimal when calves were supplemented 2.3 pounds of DDGS targeting 1.5 pounds/d gain, regardless if DDGS was priced high or low if calves were kept through a high quality forage grazing phase. If calves were sold after winter grazing, supplementing with 3.4 pounds of DDGS resulted in the best economic analysis. In a meta-analysis of six studies, 500-pound calves were supplemented to target a winter rate of gain of 0.5 or 1.5 pounds/d. After summer grazing, the calves supplemented to target the low rate of winter gain only compensated 37% (weighing 768 pounds) resulting in the calves targeted for a higher winter rate of gain being heavier at feedlot entry

(weighing 840 pounds). Subsequently, the calves targeted for high gain in the winter were heavier at harvest (1307 pounds vs. 1230 pounds), successfully maintaining that weight advantage through all three phases of production. The economic analysis determined that the most profitable steers were the ones gaining 1.5 pounds/d on dormant winter range regardless of whether DDGS was priced low or high. These study results suggest that targeting winter gain of 1.5 pounds/ day is most likely to result in added body weight that is maintained throughout subsequent phases including summer grazing and feedlot finishing and can be an economical practice. More importantly, these data suggest that spending money to supplement cattle at a low rate of gain and having that weight advantage lost in subsequent phases is costly to producers. Courtesy University of Nebraska-Lincoln, UNL Beef

Interviews with the authors of BeefWatch newsletter articles become available throughout the month of publication and are accessible at https:// go.unl.edu/podcast.

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Reg. 20061324

Annual Bull Sale

1-2-21 Bullerman Ajax 1007 BW+5.2 WW+82 YW+146 Milk+24 $B+175 $C+270

SAV Ajax x EXAR Upshot. An extremely massive and powerful Ajax son who ratioed 122 at weaning and has been a standout all year.

Reg. 20085522

Friday, February 18 // 1:00 PM // Rushmore, Minnesota

Selling: 75

1-9-21 K&J Rider Pride 191 BW+ 2.1 WW+70 YW+ 127 $W+78 $M+ 81

Ellingson Rider Pride x Insight. Ultra striking, big middled, stout bull from the Blackbird cow family. @ K&J Angus @ Bullerman Angus Farm

LOTS 50 BULLS & 25 FEMALES Reg. 20096500

1-3-21 Bullerman Ace 1013 BW+3.4 WW+80 YW+148 Milk+21 $B+164 $C+282

4M Ace x Bullerman Unlimited. Impressive from every angle, this Ace son is a unique herd bull prospect.

Reg. 20077393

Reg. 20096508

Selling Sons of: 4M Ace, SAV Ajax, Square B Atlantis, EXAR Monumental ...and more!

1-2-21 K&J Monumental 91

1-7-21 Bullerman Ace 1041

BW +1.7 WW +80 YW+ 147 $B+189 $C+301

BW+2.7 WW+84 YW+142 Milk+30 $W +90 $C+268

Mounmental x Colonel. Powerhouse bull with the EPD package to back it up. True herd bull prospect.

4M Ace x HA Cowboy Up. An outstanding combination of phenotypic, genomic, and EPD balance in this stout Ace son out of our Elba cow family.

EPD's as of 12/22/2021

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Reg. 20059052

Tom or Tyler Bullerman 19320 300th St., Adrian, MN 56110 Tom: 507.360.2154 • Tyler: 507.360.9639 bullermanangus@hotmail.com

1-12-21 Bullerman Reign 1058 BW+3.2 WW+83 YW+154 Milk+30 $F+117 $C+262

Bullerman Reign x VAR Rocky. A product of the first calf crop by Reign which ratioed 98 at birth and 103 at weaning in our herd. 29

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Red Angus Classic 46th Annual

Tuesday, February 13, 2022 | Sale Time: 2 p.m.

North Annex of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa

Held in Conjunction with the

The Red Angus Source for…

Show Heifers, Bred Heifers, Bulls and Genetic Lots

Sponsored by:

Iowa Red Angus Association

Watch and bid online:

For more information visit www.iaredangus.com or contact Mike Hein at 402-719-4389 Auctioneer: Justin Stout 903-645-5136 30

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4940 Clearline Road Shevlin, MN 56676

Don Abarr • 218-443-2440 Wayne Wilde • 218-308-1530

Progeny of Featured Sires include: Deer Valley Growth Fund Wilde’s Bomber 3137 U2 Coalition 206C Connealy King Air Herbster Origen 886 Whitestone Fresno 9069

RANCHING ROOTS RUN DEEP IN NORTH CENTRAL MN. We are excited to bring advancing genetics to our customers. The 2021 calves have performed very well despite the tough environment and persistent drought.

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BULL & FEMALE SALE

Friday, February 25, 2022 | 6:30 PM CST

60+ Bulls and 50+ Pairs, Breds and Open Females Video Auction at the Farm near Bloomfield, IA [Heated Sale Facility] Sale located at 24589 Ebony Ave. Bloomfield, IA 52537 Deppe FC Barbara 470 / AAA# 17896433 The ultimate phenotype & genotype donor! Selling two sons and choice of two yearling daughters by Panther Cr Incredible 6704. Also selling an IVF cycle.

Select offering of bulls will sell April 8, 2022 at the idland Bull Test!

Deppe JA Blackcap 0212 / AAA# 19836015 Reserve Division 3 2021 NJAS Phenotype & Genotype Show 2021 Iowa State Fair Reserve Division Selling a full sib and IVF cycle

SELLI NG SONS BY THES E PR OV EN S IR ES!

Sitz Resilient

Panther Cr Incredible

Deer Valley Growth Fund

G A R Home Town

P E R FORMANC E TE STE D GE N ET ICS • CO M M ERC IA L C AT T L EM A N FO CUSED F E S CU E G RA SS F R I E N D LY • N O C R E E P F E E D • F R E E Z E BRA N D E D • G E N O M I C P R O F I L E D • T H I R D PA RTY T E ST E D B U L LS F I RST B R E E D I N G S E A S O N G UA RA N T E E • F R E E P O ST-S A L E BOA R D I N G A N D D E L I V E R Y W I T H I N 1 5 0 M I L E S O F BLO O M F I E L D O R WAV ERLY, IA Sale managed by

Ruble Cattle Services Jeremie Ruble. 406-581-7940 www.rublecattleservices.com

BID ONLINE AT THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

Dennis, Jennifer, Julia & Jaden Deppe • Waverly, IA Dennis [call/text]. 319-239-1824 / deppeangus@yahoo.com Andy Joos, Cooperator. 641-777-4949 • Bloomfield, IA Request a sale catalog on our website today!

deppeangus.com

Ruby’s Outer Limits 935G

Chestnut Redemption 38

ASA3594860 Owned with Ruby Cattle Co

Owned with Chestnut Angus

Semen at Sire Buyer

Semen at HRF

Brown Double Decker 0004

WHF Executive E39 ASA3411422

Double Bar D Annuity 635F ASA3542861

AAA1924590–ASA3719579

Owned with Browns Angus Ranch

AAA19934857–ASA3872655

Owned with Chestnut Angus

Chestnut Rushmore 310 AAA19847811–ASA3872665

Inquire about semen availability on all bulls at High Ridge Farms! 34

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th Annual

at the farm near Britton, SD

FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE SALE Saturday, February 26, 2022 - 1:00 PM

SELLING: 62 BULLS ● 22 OPEN HEIFERS ● 10 BRED FEMALES FEATURED LOTS: *4 Capitalist sons out of the dam of Bushs Easy Decision 98. They averaged 78 lbs. at birth and 873 lbs. at weaning. *3 sons of Rare Find that average 851 lbs. at weaning. *A big volume, bold son of Bushs High Caliber, weaned 831 lbs., ratio 111. *A fantastic Tehama Tahoe son with a birth wt. of 79 lbs. and a 205 day wt. of 890 lbs., ratio 119

LOT 53

LOT 26

Front runner to be the best of all the great bulls we have ever bred!

A total outcross bull that is an attention getter for style and muscle!

+.1

BW +2.9

WW +85

WW +81

YW +152

YW +141

MILK +24

MILK +33

DOB 3/11/21

DOB 1/22/21

Reg. 20147488 BUSHS CHUMP CHANGE 80

Reg. 20217076 BUSHS CUSTOM BUILT 860 BW 76 lbs. - WW 869 lbs. - Ratio 115 Sire: Bushs Wing Man 201 MGS: Double Time 879

BW 89 lbs. - WW 809 lbs. - Ratio 107 Sire: Evenson Everest 964 MGS: Kramers Juneau 419

LOT 48

LOT 67

A beef bull with a multiple dimensional look!

BW +2.7

BW +1.5

WW +89

WW +50

YW +154

MILK +27

MILK +37

DOB 1/29/21

Reg. 20217081 BUSHS INCREDIBLE ROCK 805

SIRED BY:

BW74 lbs. - WW 788 lbs. - Ratio 104 Sire: Connealy Emerald MGS: Incredible 6704

JACS RARE FIND CAPITALIST BUSHS CHANGING TIMES BUSHS HIGH CALIBER 674 EVENSON EVEREST 964 BRUNS TOP CUT 373 BUSHS GRIT 501 CONNEALY EMERALD MAY-WAY OFFROAD 719 TEHAMA TAHOE B767 BUSHS WING MAN 201

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Another fabulous female from this proven ET mating!

+84

DOB 2/2/21

Reg. 20181206 BUSHS HOT GIRL 311 BW 80 lbs. Sire: Conley Express 7211 MGS: Bushs Unvelievable 423 x JSAR Mr Hot Rod

BUSH ANGUS “Performance is our product .”

41785 109th ST, BRITTON, SD 57430 Scott: 605-470-0555 • Jim: 605-470-0605 Tyler: 605-290-0888 • Office: 605-448-5401

www.bushangus.com

Call for catalog. 300 miles free delivery on all sale cattle. 35

Annual Production Sale

2 pm at the Ranch, North of Drake, ND

Sunday, February 20, 2022 This Year’s OfferinG: 65 Yearling Bulls 35 2-Year-Old Bulls 50 Bred Heifers 50 Open Commercial Heifers

2-Year-Old

AAA# 20112755 EPD’s: BW +2.5 WW +72 YW +129 Milk +28 $W +74 $B +143 $F +110

BAR Success 0314 Offering sired by:

BAR B-52 Kesslers Commodore 6516 Connealy King Air SAV Emblem 8074 SAV America 8018 Mohnen General 548 SAV Circuit Breaker 7136 Hoover No Doubt Mohnen Success 187 Casino Bomber N33

AAA# 20070677 EPD’s: BW +0.3 WW +76 YW +127 Milk +25 $W +86 $B +120 $F +73

BAR B-52 1005

BAR Commodore 1111 AAA# 20113802 EPD’s: BW +1.5 WW +88 YW +150 Milk +19 $W +84 $B +160 $F +119

Blaine: (701) 721-4754

BAR B-52 1087

BAR Emblem 1090 AAA# 20072092 EPD’s: BW +2.7 WW +77 YW +142 Milk +30 $W +79 $B +154 $F +110

Travis: (701) 626-2070

bkbruner@gondtc.com

AAA# 20194745 EPD’s: BW +1.6 WW +80 YW +135 Milk +32 $W +93 $B +144 $F +101 Sale managed by:

Frey Livestock Sales & Service Vern Frey: (701) 721-0344 Greg Goggins, Auctioneer

www.brunerangusranch.com Bruner Angus Ranch

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MOKE ANGUS

Tuesday, February 15th 1PM on the farm 27218 398th Ave Corsica, SD, 57328

Come take a look at the bulls, you'll like what you see

SELLING 70 yearling bulls, 13 open heifers, and 10 bred females. Registration 20123039 BW 74lbs ADJ WW 724 lbs CW +54 BW +1.6 WW +78 YW +147 DOC +29 MILK +21 $B 153

Registration 20106932 BW 93 lbs ADJ WW 919 lbs

Moke G Entello 136 Lot 88

Moke B Checkmate 104 Lot 12

Registration: 20106928 BW 95lbs ADJ WW 824lbs ADJ YW 1662lbs CW +67 BW +4.3 WW +78 YW +154 DOC +19 MILK +24 $B +167

Moke G Big Valley 117 Lot 1

Moke G Ashland 113 Lot 35

Registration: 20106931 BW 70lbs ADJ WW 852lbs ADJ YW 1444lbs CW +47 BW -.5 WW + 79 YW +136 DOC+25 MILK +24 $B +151

Moke B Ruth 739 Lot 96

Moke G Growth Fund 198 Lot 30

Registration : 20107368 BW 90lbs ADJ WW 840 lbs ADJ YW 1517 lbs CW +64 BW +2.1 WW +82 YW +143 DOC +18 MILK +24 $B +148

ADJ YW 1591 lbs

CW +65 BW +4.1 WW +77 YW +138 DOC +27 MILK +18 $B +144

Registration 18863476 CW +46 BW +3.2 WW +59 YW +103 DOC +18 MILK +26 $B 146

2022 Bull & Female Sale | 27218 398th Ave Corsica, SD 57328 Glen: 605-505-0124 | Brady: 605-505-0418

2022 Production Sale

February 20, 2022 Built on Traditions, Focused on Future

Rugged Simmental & SimAngus™ Bulls • 4-year guarantee • feeder calf marketing

Powerful Breds • foundation & donor candidates

Embryo & Flush Opportunities

At the Farm St. Charles, MN 1:00 PM

KLER Stellar 031J l ASA# 3919427 l PB SM CDI Trustee 387F x K-Ler Barbie 455B

KLER/Hill Main Stream 019J l ASA# 3919428 5/8 SM l TJ Main Event 503B x K-Ler Dolly’s Star

KLER All In 052J l ASA# 3939036 l PB SM KLer/H20 Rightnow 962G x K-Ler Halley 941G

KLER Red Rider 003J l ASA# 3939009 l 1/2 SM KBHR Sniper E036 x 1EN Ella G45

KLER Basis 048J l ASA# 3939033 l PB SM CDI Trustee 387F x K-Ler Daphne 094X

JSUL Something About Mary 8421 x K-Ler Barbies Order 970G

KLER Impressive 024J l ASA# 3939013 l PB SM

Call Seth or visit our website to request a sale book. Seth Kaehler 507.272.5403 Ralph Kaehler 507.269.5721 klercattle@gmail.com www.kaehlercattle.com

Sale Managed by...

www.InnovationAgMarketing.com

Built on Traditions, Focused on Future

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Reid Cattle

J&H Cattle

Reid Family Annual Production Sale Friday, March 11th, 2022 1:00 PM MST Livestock Exchange LLC Brush, Colorado

RAR Ashland 137 AAA 20187740

Styles Amendment AAA 19491982

His progeny sells!

He Sells!

G A R Ashland x Connealy Thunder

SAV President x Woodhill Daybreak

Selling 50 Bulls and a Select Set of Heifers Sire Groups include: G A R Ashland, Tehama Patriarch F028, EXAR Monumental 6056B, Musgrave 316 Stunner, Styles Amendment, Schilling Stunner 9354, KR Synergy, Linz Exemplify

Contact Jared, Tom, or Jon to request your Reid Angus Ranch Sale Catalog Today! Jared (970) 554-1559, Tom (970) 520-1821, Jon (970) 554-1560 40

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Missouri’s #1 Pathfinder® Program!

MEAD FARMS Performance-Tested BULL SALE Saturday • March 5, 2022 • Noon At the Mead Sale Headquarters • Versailles, MO

Every Angus Bull DNA PARENT VERIFIED with GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDS!

250 BULLS SELL!

Mead Farms is committed to producing sound, functional cattle that will perform in every environment. “Performance-Oriented” and “By the Numbers” approach consistently producing high quality genetics in volume!

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Wildfires

by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Bar S Ranch photo of spurs, above, courtesy Meghan Hoffman

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Livestock producers rebuild after losing almost everything.

hen thinking about Kansas farmland, one might envision fields filled with wheat gently swaying in the breeze or cattle comfortably grazing in pastures. But right now, in part of Kansas, some ranches look more like desolate, desert wastelands than picturesque farmland. “I have never been to a desert before, but that is what it looks like. There is literally nothing here but dirt, black soot, or sand,” Stephanie Dickerson, with Bar S Ranch, explained. Stephanie and David Dickerson’s family along with Stephanie’s parents, Ken and Pat Stielow, operate Bar S Ranch, one of the ranches

hit hardest by the fires. “What hurt me the most was the putting down of the cows, just driving by and looking at what used to be beautiful pasture or the tree belt that my great-grandfather built,” Stephanie shared. “It’s those things that really get to me.”

KANSAS FOUR COUNTY FIRE In the afternoon on December 15, 2021, people living in Russell, Rooks, Ellis, and Osborne counties started to feel uneasy. No rain for 60 days, coupled with high wind advisories, put firefighters, ranchers, and residents on alert. “Condi-

tions were extremely conducive for a fire like this. So, everyone was on edge to begin with,” Clinton Laflin, local rancher and extension agent, recalled. The first of many blazes sparked near Fairport, Kan., around one o’clock that afternoon. It would be the beginning of a massive wildfire that would spread across the four-county area, leaving little in its wake. Firefighters believe the fire started when wind gusts knocked down electrical lines running to oil pumps in a field. “The rural firefighters and volunteers need a med-

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al for what they tried to do, because this fire was 10 miles wide and 35 miles long,” Laflin stated. Acres upon acres of dry winter forage in the Kansas fields, provided fuel for the raging blaze. In the end, more than 400,000 acres burned, hundreds of cattle died, miles of fence disintegrated, and numerous homes and barns were reduced to ashes. Two people lost their lives that day. “Any life lost is one too many, but it is amazing there wasn’t more,” Laflin said. The fire, later named the Four County Fire, dealt a crushing blow to ranchers who live with hearts devoted to land and livestock. Yet, in the midst of the devastation, thankfulness and hope abound.

BAR S RANCH’S STORY The multigenerational ranch operates on 21,000 acres in Paradise, Kan. Bar S Ranch runs 600 black Angus cows, 150 Red Angus cows, and 200 Charolais cows. The ranch produces national champion heifers and bulls, sells more than a hundred herd bulls a year, and markets registered and commercial heifers. The Dickerson and Stielow families work together to run Bar S Ranch. Their homes, show barn, and sale barn all reside on interconnected family property. “We always thought we were so fortunate because everything that we have is right here,” Stephanie explained. “It is so easy to move things from one side of the ranch to the other side of the ranch. But that came back to bite us that night, because the fire took all of it.”

THE DAY THE FIRE STRUCK Just like all of their neighbors, Stephanie and David Dickerson felt tense on that December afternoon. “Around noon I told my husband there is just something that is off about this day – it was not normal,” Stephanie recalled. THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

opposite Show barn remnants. above Charred show equipment, barn, and pens. below David and Stephanie Dickerson’s home, destroyed.

In the middle of the afternoon, the sky suddenly darkened. Dust started blowing so hard, the Dickersons, who were working in their show barn, couldn’t see their home only 75 yards away. Then, news of the fire made its way to the Dickersons. Fire was closing in on their neighbors’ horse barn, and their neighbors called to ask David and Stephanie to help them save their prized roping horses. The Dickersons, along with their son, Jayce, and his college roommate, Austin Clock, headed to help, driving two trucks with trailers in tow. By the time they made the eight-mile drive to their neigh45

above The Dickerson family has garnered success at that national level in three breeds.

bors’ ranch, it was too late – the fire was too close. Their neighbors told the Dickersons that the horses had been let out of the barn with hopes the animals would survive. The four left their neighbors and headed back toward Bar S Ranch. But the powerful wind gusts tipped over David and Jayce’s truck and trailer. The truck and trailer landed on its side, with the truck passenger side pressed against the ground. Austin bolted out of Stephanie’s truck to get David and Jayce out of the toppled vehicle. “Austin went to open the driver’s side door to get them out. When he opened the door, the door completely ripped off and blew away,” Stephanie said. In the meantime, another wind gust tore off the bumper trailer connected to Stephanie’s truck, and the trailer rolled into the ditch. below (l–r) Jayce, Stephanie and David Dickerson.

SURROUNDED BY FIRE They all piled into Stephanie’s truck and drove in a direction they thought was away from the fire. But unbeknownst to the Dickersons, the wind had shifted position, pushing the wildfire their way. All of a sudden, they were trapped. “We couldn’t go west, we couldn’t go south, we couldn’t go east. There were no roads north where we were at,” Stephanie recalled. They were surrounded by fire. Fortunately, volunteer firefighters in two pickup fire trucks and a tanker truck were caught in the same area. The group moved to a wheat field, with flames all around. “We sat in the middle of the wheat field – flames in the front and behind,” Stephanie said.

The firefighters sprayed water over the top of the vehicles as the fire passed. The constant flow of water protected them from the hot flames. After almost an hour, the danger had passed. “When they gave us the all clear, everything around us was burned,” Stephanie recalled. “When the fire truck next to us backed up, there was a perfect circle in the middle of that wheat field where our vehicles were sitting that wasn’t burnt.”

DEVASTATION ON THE HOMESTEAD By now, the wildfires were racing across the four-county area, wind speeds clocking over 100 mph. But Stephanie couldn’t wait until morning to know the fate of Bar S Ranch. So, they weaved their way past downed power poles, burning trees, and flaming fields toward home. “We were probably two miles from our home and I could see flames coming out of our house. As we got closer, I could tell our show barn was on fire, our hay shed was on fire, and the calving shed was on fire,” Stephanie recollected. The house her great-grandfather built and the tree belt he planted were also consumed by flames. There was devastation everywhere.

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know if we are going to have to put them all down and I don’t want that etched in your mind,’” Stephanie recalled through tears. All but one show calf survived, but a group of 45 recipient cows and fall embryo transfer calves did not make it. Bar S Ranch had held high hopes for the ET calves because of the calves’ elite genetics. Bar S Ranch’s group of 11 herd bulls also died in the fire.

above Grand Champion Pen of Three Females at the 2020 National Western Stock Show.

Kansans lost their homes, barns, hay, supplies, equipment, and part or all of their cow herds. For Stephanie and David - little was left. The morning after the fire, David urged Stephanie to stay be

hind while he surveyed the damage. “My fulltime job is on the ranch and the show calves are pretty much my babies. So, my husband said, ‘You cannot go out there because I don’t know what they are like. I don’t

In the days to come, the Dickersons, like many of their neighbors, would have to put down cattle severely injured in the fire. In addition, the grim task of digging mass graves for the deceased animals ensued.

RECOVERING AND REBUILDING Fellow livestock producers from near and far immediately stepped up to help the Kansas ranchers. The surviving cattle were moved to neighboring pastures or to other ranches, both in and out of state. FFA students arrived to roll up downed fence, volunteers assisted with treating cattle, and other individuals donated feed, hay, and supplies. Though farmers are the first to want to lend a hand, they are typically the last ones to ask for a helping hand. The Kansas ranchers were deeply moved by the outpouring of generosity. “It is overwhelming,” Stephanie shared. “Us farmers and ranchers, we don’t like to take things from people. So, it is very humbling.” Ranchers are no stranger to loss, heartbreak, or pain – sometimes it is part of their job. But devastation this widespread can test even the most seasoned of them all. Yet, the hearts of ranchers are strong, their spirits resilient, their friends faithful, and nothing can extinguish their passion for their profession.

HOW TO HELP WITH RECOVERY EFFORTS The Kansas Livestock Association and Kansas Livestock Foundation created a fund to assist ranchers impacted by the Four County Fire. For more information: kla.org or check donations can be mailed to the Kansas Livestock Foundation at 6031 SW 37th Street, Topeka, KS, 66614. Donations can also be made through Southwind Bank, P.O. Box 433, Russell, KS 67665. The ranchers are in need of fencing material to rebuild miles and miles of fence. Due to supply chain issues in the U.S., fencing supplies are in short supply. Donations of fencing materials, labor to build fence, or information on where fencing supplies can be purchased are appreciated. For more info.: Clinton Laflin, Russell County Livestock Extension Specialist 620583-0207 above The Dickersons fed the linemen who were working in the area after the fires.

Bar S Ranch plans to hold its annual bull sale Saturday, March 12, 2022, at its sale barn. Their sale bulls made it through the fire unscathed. Bar S Ranch will offer a

total of 150 yearling, 18-month-old, and two-year-old Angus, Red Angus, and Charolais bulls. The ranch will also sell 80 commercial heifers and 10 registered heifers.

Editor’s Note: On behalf of the entire staff of The Stockman, we would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by this devestating fire. Our hearts are with you all, and we wish you strength and hope in the days ahead.

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This 18 month old Angus bull and 34 more like them sell on February 19th! You are really going to appreciate the condition of these forage grown aged bulls. From the heart of our breeding program, these powerful bulls will cover more cows and give you added value.

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These fancy Angus females are all sired by some of the most elite sires in the country such as Showman, Growth Fund, Wall Street, Enhance, Attractive, Acclaim, Blueprint and Stunner. And, these top cut females are bred to some of the most elite Angus bulls in the country including Schiefelbein Untouchable. They are due to start calving early this spring. ✦ ✦ ✦ This year we are selling a truly unique donor prospect Frosty Elba 1600. This easy ﬂeshing daughter of Deer Valley Growth Fund is incredibly thick, exceptionally deep, and has tons of rib. Her full brother, Schiefelbein Untouchable 70, was the $125,000 top selling bull in our 2021 sale who sold to Ranch Covey Hill & MAC Angus Farms of Canada. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this once in a lifetime heifer.

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2022 marks our 70th year in the Polled Hereford business. Selling 40 bulls, All 2 years old. Selling 32 heifers, 2 years old, bred for spring calves. Our herd is ranked high on the list of 2021 Dams of Distinction. We have held 48 successful sales and have sold cattle into 37 states, Canada and Argentina.

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by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Chan and Tonya Phillips

Chan Phillips’ journey through the cattle industry. he road Chan Phillips traveled T through the decades has led him

through cattle pastures and show rings all over the country. “I am on the road all the time,” Chan Phillips shared. “I have a GMC pickup truck sitting out here that is a year old and it has 60,000 miles on it.” The cattleman’s life path includes working on a slaughterhouse kill floor, raising the notorious Simmental bull HPF Quantum Leap Z952, judging nearly every major cattle show, and admiring the Manhattan skyline from an oil tycoon’s mansion in New York. All these experiences and countless more came to fruition due to Chan’s passion for the cattle industry. “I have been very blessed and I tell young people all the time, ‘Find something you are passionate about, follow your heart, and the rest will come,’” Chan said. 66

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

in the future, as a judge.

Throughout Chan’s childhood he was immersed in the livestock industry. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all worked at a sale barn in Maysville, Ky. “I grew up in cattle everyday - seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly,” Chan said.

After Chan’s first experience in the show ring as a kid at NAILE, his enthusiasm for show cattle took off and never slowed down.

The zeal for Simmental cattle sparked when Chan was only six years old. In 1972, he acquired his first Simmental cow. “And I got the fever really bad. I was obsessed with it,” Chan recalled. Two years later, he showed a bobtailed, spotted Simmental steer at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Ky. His calf was “broke to ride” and stood fifteenth in class. At that time, the young Chan Phillips would never have dreamed he would return to NAILE many times

JOURNEY THROUGH TEENS AND TWENTIES Chan clocked thousands of miles on the road as a teenager, competing at cattle shows and dedicating time to the American Junior Simmental Association (AJSA). In his twenties, Chan worked as a herdsman for ranches in Texas and Indiana. In the late 1980s, Chan snagged his best victory yet at an AJSA National Classic show. He met fellow Simmental enthusiast, Tonya Snider. The two were wed several years later. Chan and Tonya have been married for more than 30 years, and February 2022 | THE STOCKMAN

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above TF Midnight Reward, the first black Simmental female to win the NWSS (1993). below The Phillips Family, (l-r) Chan Phillips, Tonya Phillips, Jordan Phillips, AK Phillips, Morgan Wallace, Beau Wallace, and Sam Wallace

have two children; Morgan and AK. When Chan and Tonya decided to get married; Chan returned home to Kentucky, where his family operated a slaughterhouse. “So, to make ends meet when I moved home, I worked on the kill floor every Monday and I started custom fitting cattle in an old tobacco barn,” Chan explained.

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The custom fitting business called, Phillips Cattle Company, boomed. In no time, Phillips Cattle Company had outgrown the tobacco barn. That led, Chan and Tonya, to build a larger facility to house their growing business. “At one point we had over 140 head of either show or 67

sale cattle there in Maysville on a per day charge,” Chan said. The fitting success poured over to the show ring. In 1993, the Phillips’ showed the first black Simmental heifer to win the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. They achieved a repeat performance in 1994. In fact, their winning streak at Denver with a grand champion heifer or bull continued every year from 1993 to 2004. “It was so lucky,” Chan said. “I look back on it and I think, golly.”

BROTHERS START ROCKING P LIVESTOCK The success of Phillips Cattle Company opened the door for

Chan’s younger brother, Keith, who was working at Express Ranches, to move back to Kentucky. Chan and Keith formed a partnership and started Rocking P Livestock. “We basically started at zero in terms of land and cattle,” Chan shared. “Now, he and I, have 900 acres of deeded ground and we lease about that much more. And we run about 350 momma cows.”

Currently, the Phillips families keep calves for their operation and sell cooperator calves to Circle M Farms and Red River Farms. Chan’s son, AK, serves as general manager for Red River Farms in Grand Saline, Texas.

For the past 20 years, Rocking P Livestock has focused on Simmental and SimAngus registered cattle. The Phillips brothers implant a couple hundred embryos a year, producing elite genetics. Keith, his wife Lindsay, and their children; Josie and Wyatt, play an integral role in the success of Rocking P Livestock.

below Rocking P Private Stock H010 won grand champion purebred Simmental bull at the NAILE in 2021.

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above (l–r): Keith Phillips, Chan Phillips, and Craig McCallum.

WORKING WITH THE ROCKEFELLERS Chan’s journey in the cattle industry has led him to opportunities beyond his wildest dreams. One such case includes his years as farm manager and consultant for David Rockefeller’s Hudson Pines Farm in New York. “I remember exactly where I was at,” Chan recalled. “I was in the Sacramento airport, coming through after judging the Angus show in Reno. My phone rang and it was a New York number.” The person calling Chan was David Rockefeller’s granddaughter, who was the executive director of the legendary Hudson Pines Farm. After a plane ride to New York, a tour of Hudson Pines Farm, and

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lunch on the balcony of Rockefeller’s Manhattan mansion, the Rockefellers asked Chan to run their cattle operation. For several years following that meeting, Chan boarded a plane on Mondays, flew to New York, managed Hudson Pines Farm’s herd, and then flew back to Kentucky on Fridays. Throughout his tenure at Hudson Pines Farm, Chan developed a production sale and a nationally competitive show string. When Chan’s daughter Morgan was getting ready to start high school, Chan stepped into a role as consultant with Hudson Pines Farm. This allowed Chan to spend more time with his family in Kentucky.

LANDING WITH CIRCLE M FARMS After close to a decade with Hudson Pines Farm, Chan transitioned to a new opportunity with Circle M Farms. Through the years, Chan has collaborated with Circle M Farms’ owner, Craig McCallum, to build strong cow families. Circle M Farms dispersed its large cattle operation in 2017. But 69

One of Circle M Farms’ and Rocking P Livestock’s donors, Rocking P Blackcap G085.

now, Chan and Craig are back at it again, raising elite Simmental, SimAngus, Angus, and Red Angus cattle. Currently, Circle M Farms operates with 50 momma cows. The operation is split into two divisions, one in Mount Vernon, Mo. and the other in Rockwall, Texas. Chan chose the Missouri division for a reason unrelated to cattle – the Missouri farm is 12 miles from his grandson.

SELECTING THE BEST Chan and his partners scour the country to find cattle to add to their programs. In order for a female to make it into their donor battery, she must land in the top one percentile for pedigree and phenotype. Finding such elite females, requires relentless searching. “One week in June, Craig and I, put 3,300 miles on a rental car just going through Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky looking at cattle,” Chan explained. “We do that quite a bit. Our goal is to beat the bushes.” In addition to their top one percentile philosophy, they evaluate cattle for foot shape, pastern set, and length of stride. “When I am evaluating one at a show or trying to select one, if they are not good at the ground, I just walk away. It all starts at the ground - the foundation,” Chan stated.

One of Circle M Farms’ and Rocking P Livestock’s donors, RP/BRC Built to Love G103.

Their cattle must also possess internal dimension and rib shape in order to be efficient, especially in regions rich in fescue. Additionally, whether the animal is headed to the show ring or sale barn, eye appeal is a factor. Chan stated anytime an animal is assessed by visual appraisal, its value increases if it has eye appeal.

MARKETING THE HERD Circle M Farms and Rocking P Livestock both market open heifers. The top-end heifers are sold as show heifer prospects, the middle group retained as replacements, and the lower-end marketed across the scales as feeder cattle. Both farms are guest consignors at a production sale hosted at Red River Farms each fall. At the production sale, Chan sells top-end open and bred heifers and occasionally semen or genetic packages.

stowed upon him. “I never was on a collegiate team. I never gave a set of reasons,” Chan said. But the cattle world thought differently. Chan was asked to judge county shows, then state fairs, and national shows. Chan has judged almost every major show, in every cattle breed. He’s known for his thorough and clear reasons. “I am more of a cow man reason, type of guy. I try not to say anything that I can’t spell,” he added with a chuckle. When Chan reflects on the life path he’s walked, drove, and flown – he counts himself blessed. “I have never gone to work a day in my life really,” he concluded. learn more rockingplivestock.com

below Chan Phillips judging a cattle show.

Rocking P Livestock holds an annual bull sale in March. The two farms sell about 80 bulls a year between the yearly sale and private treaty.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2022 • HIGH NOON • OLSBURG, KS This is the most dynamic set of bulls and females to ever be offered at Laflin Ranch! Selling 100 Herd Bulls, 50 Fancy Females, 9 Big Time Junior Show Heifer Prospects, Halter Broke and Ready to Go! Fall Pairs, Bred Heifers, Bred Cows, Donor Prospects and Embryos.

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Veterinarian View

Health & Reproduction questions answered and explained.

contributed article by Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, Iowa, and Abby Collison, senior veterinary student collisonembryo.com

ANAPLASMOSIS: NOT JUST A SOUTHERN DISEASE T

wo years ago, I was called out to a farm to post a cow that had potentially died from ingesting poisonous plants. When I opened her up, she had a couple things that made me suspect Anaplasmosis. We historically have not seen a lot of Anaplasmosis in our part of Iowa, but we sent in samples to the lab and received confirmation. In this case, the owner had bought a herd sire from down south in Oklahoma and we confirmed that he was positive with a blood test. Since we didn’t know the status of the bull prior to being introduced to the herd, it’s hard to be sure he brought the disease in, but there would be a high probability that was the source as the herd had no prior history of the disease. This occurred in August right during the height of the

fly season. One of the main ways that Anaplasmosis spreads is by insect vectors. During that same year, we had at least four other herds in which we diagnosed Anaplasmosis. In one of these herds, the owner had purchased a large number of cows from Nebraska. Prior to that the herd had not had any cases, so probably had brought it in with those purchased cows. Recently, we have a client that has purchased some short term cows out of Kansas and has had two of these cows show clinical Anaplasmosis. In communications with a former ISU diagnostic lab veterinarian, she stated that Anaplasmosis has gained more of a foothold in Iowa. About 10 to 15 years ago, there were a lot of cows purchased

in Texas and brought up to Iowa because of a severe drought they were having there. It was at that time that Anaplasmosis probably started to become more prevalent and endemic in Iowa. Especially south of I-80. Currently my niece, Abby Collison, is a senior in veterinary school at Iowa State. She recently did a Grand Rounds presentation on Anaplasmosis at the veterinary school. Part of her presentation is a client handout for producers dealing with Anaplasmosis and I would like to share it in this article. It’s a very well written document that covers a lot of relevant information for producers.

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BOVINE ANAPLASMOSIS By: Abby Collison, senior veterinary student

WHAT IS ANAPLASMOSIS? Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria (known as anaplasma marginale) that result in the destruction of red blood cells. Anaplasma marginale is spread by blood transmission from an infected animal to a naïve animal. This may be via an infected tick, biting insect, dirty needles, dehorning or tattooing equipment, etc. The bacteria infect the animal’s red blood cells causing the immune system to recognize the cells as foreign, attacking and destroying them.

HOW WILL YOUR ANIMAL PRESENT WITH ANAPLASMOSIS? Anaplasmosis will present with increasing severity with increasing age. Calves usually will not show clinical disease, while the 3 year olds will have the most significant disease. Non-specific signs such as weakness, anorexia, fever, and rapid weight loss will be observed. Yellowed (jaundiced) membranes such as the gums, vulva, and around the eyes occur. Oxygen deprivation due to anemia can occur causing aggressive behavior and abortion. Due to the nature of spread, Anaplasmosis is commonly seen during vector season (around May - September in Iowa). Anaplasmosis in cattle is a complex disease and if you suspect you have it, work closely with your veterinarian to develop a plan that works best for your herd in controlling it.

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WHAT CAN YOUR VETERINARIAN DO TO TREAT IT? Early recognition of signs provides the best opportunity for treatment. Treatment of choice is antibiotics, often long-acting oxytetracycline. Depending on the animal, a blood transfusion may be warranted. One important aspect of treatment is to handle these animals quietly and calmly, limiting movement. Due to the lack of oxygen, these stressors can cause them to decompensate and die suddenly. As such, it is often recommended your veterinarian travels to you to examine the cow. The most critical time period is the first four to nine days of symptoms, with slow recovery occurring for the next two to three months. If you suspect Anaplasmosis in your herd, contact your veterinarian for further diagnosis and a treatment plan.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF ANAPLASMOSIS? Anaplasmosis is an economically important disease as it can lead to abortions, death of adult cows, and infertility. This is especially true as it becomes increasingly apparent in Iowa. If cattle are exposed as calves, they develop immunity and

thus will not show clinical signs. However, as older cattle are first exposed to the disease as it travels into the region, clinical signs are more severe. Newly infected cattle over 3 years of age have a 30 to 50 percent mortality rate. Recovered animals should no longer present with clinical disease though they will become carriers, increasing the spread of disease in the region.

HOW CAN YOU CONTROL / PREVENT ANAPLASMOSIS? One main control method is to decrease vector exposure (ticks, biting insects, etc.). Pour on products, fly tags, etc. implemented just prior to vector season can help reduce the spread. Medicated feed or mineral mixes requiring a veterinary feed directive can be implemented during the vector season. Using a new needle for each animal and disinfecting bloody equipment is also important. While not always possible, one method is to maintain a disease-free herd. Contact your veterinarian to assess your herd’s risk and determine the prevention plan that best fits your herd.

learn more collisonembryo.com Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services PAC in Rockwell City, Iowa.

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SELLING 115 ANGUS BULLS

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Sale at the ranch • 7 miles south of Geddes, SD Watch and Bid Online at

Selling 185 Registered Angus Bulls 115 Yearling Bulls (Jan.) • 60 Two-Year-Old Bulls (Feb.) • 20 Comings 2s (Fall) • 10 Open Heifers

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THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

39th Annual Bull & Female Sale Thursday, February 17, 2022

1:00 at the farm near Olivet, SD

Selling 120 Bulls & 40 Bred Females MOGCK Gavel 411

GAVEL X MAVERICK

MOGCK Ashland 231

LOT 55

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MOGCK Tahoe 51

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112

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Charles cell: 605-661-4562 Facebook @MogckandSonsAngusofOlivet Online: www.mogckandsons.com Email: mogckc1@gwtc.net or christina.mogck@jacks.sdstate.edu

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Where did you learn to cook?

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I was an active 4-H member for nine years as a youth and took most all the food projects offered at that time.

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What is your most requested dish?

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Most requested for family meals together or for holidays are frosted pumpkin bars. A pan of these bars are usually waiting for livestock judging team members who frequently visit our farm for workouts.

What is your favorite cooking tip/trick?

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During food preparation, include in your work area only items and equipment necessary for the particular recipe you are making - eliminate all extras. As you finish with a particular pan, bowl, or utensil during preparation, put it in a sink filled with soapy water to soak. This eliminates hard scrubbing during final cleanup.

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What is your least favorite job in the kitchen? Trying to keep the island kitchen counter clear of all papers, pens, snacks, keys, (and anything that gets dropped on it) during the day!

In the kitchen with

Sherry Lowderman Lowderman Cattle Company - Macomb Ill.

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Tell us about yourself.

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The LCC brand emerged from its beginning in 1955, when I began my 4-H career with a Polled Hereford heifer project. In 1966, Jack and I married and were gifted two Hereford heifers as a wedding gift from my parents. Today, it’s a family enterprise with headquarters on the farm where I was raised south of Macomb, Ill. The family enterprise includes: son Monte, his wife Carrie, and their son Rhett; son Brent, his wife Kris, daughter Morgan, and son Blake; son Cody, his wife Abby, sons Nash and Tuck, and son Cory, always in our hearts. We maintain approximately 30 registered Hereford cows, 25 replacement heifers, along with 75 recipient cows, elite donors and a nationally recognized herd bull battery. LCC is a strong supporter of state and national junior Hereford associations, having had three fourth generation family cooks. members participating and two waiting to jump on board. Hereford cattle have played a major role in determining the destiny of our family. It’s not only our business, but it provides an opportunity to share time together as a family and to make new friends and memories.

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BEER BALL APPETIZERS Sherry Lowderman

2 lbs. ground chuck 2 eggs 1 c. fine bread crumbs 4 T. dry onion soup mix 2 tsp. salt pepper as desired 70 pieces dill pickle

Sauce: 2 c. ketchup 2 / cup beer 3

Mix above ingredients (excluding pickle pieces) and shape into balls around pickle pieces. Brown in skillet. Place in a deep casserole dish. Pour sauce over meatballs and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. This recipe was a favorite of my husband’s parents and found its way to our list of favorites as well.

STRAWBERRY AND PUDDING DESSERT Sherry Lowderman

5 to 6 cups angel food cake cubes 1 small pkg (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding 1 cup milk 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1 small pkg (3 oz) strawberry jello 1 ½ cups boiling water 1 10 oz. pkg frozen strawberry slices Cover the bottom of a 9x13 dish with cake pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine instant pudding, milk, ice cream and beat at a low speed until smooth. Pour over cake pieces and set aside until firm. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and add strawberries. Stir until gelatin begins to thicken, then pour over pudding. Do not stir. Chill until firm. Spread Cool Whip on top before serving. This recipe originated with my mother-in-law and is now served at our family Christmas meal.

FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS Sherry Lowderman

4 eggs, beaten 1 c. salad oil 2 c. sugar 1 c. pumpkin 2 c. flour ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. nuts or raisins (optional)

Frosting: 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 6 T. butter or margarine, softened ¾ lb. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. milk (more if needed for desired consistency)

remainder of ingredients Combine eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin. Add and floured large cook ie and mix until smooth. Pour into a greased for 20 to 25 minutes. sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit bars. Mix ingredients and spread on pumpkin

ROUND STEAK AND POTATOES Sherry Lowderman

3-5 T. oil 4-6 round steaks flour for coating steaks 5 large potatoes

1 can cream of mushroom soup ½ can milk salt and pepper to taste

Using a large skillet, add the oil and brown the round steaks after coating them with flour. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the pan. Peel the potatoes and slice into a skillet with the meat drippings. In a mixing bowl, combine the can of cream of mushroom soup and milk. Arrange steak pieces on top of potatoes and pour mushroom soup with milk over meat and potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour or until potatoes are done. Simple meal with minimal cleanup!

THE STOCKMAN | February 2022

Cannon Valley Ranch

16th Annual Featuring progeny of:

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Offering 30+ Lots! Look for sale videos on our website and DVAuction.com in late February. Call, text, or email us for a catalog.

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VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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UPCOMING SALE: APRIL 30, 2022 OFFERING: 40+ BULLS and 20+ SELECT FEMALES OFFERING PROGENY FROM THESE SIRES:

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Redemption had progeny in the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion Pen of Bulls and Res Champion Heifer Pen!

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KOESTER STOCKMARKET 015 (#4438937)

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Selling 60 age-advantaged bulls in conjunction with Leland Red Angus

Friday, March 11, 2022 1 p.m. MT • At the Ranch • Sidney, MT 200 Bulls • 60 Heifers

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KOESTER WARRANT 0102 (#4438839)

A fantastic performance and carcass bull with that extra length and style. He is sure to sire great feeding cattle with high-dollar end product. His dam is a very wide-based, bigmiddled, easy-fleshing female.

BD: 8-17-21

KOESTER STOCKMARKET 067 (#4439107) This Stockmarket x Domain bull ranks at the top of the ProS scale with a powerful set of growth and carcass numbers. He will add muscling to his progeny’s carcass merit, ranking No. 1 for REA on ultrasound day.

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KOESTER DIMENSION 082 (#4439137)

This standout Domain out of a Bieber Commissioner daughter lines up on paper as well as for the most critical livestock judge. His naturally gentle demeanor is a bonus to his genetic and phenotypic characteristics.

Progeny sell from ... 3SCC Domain A163 • Leland Marksman 6629 Bieber CL Stockmarket E119 • Lorenzen Warrant 8273 VGW Megatron 403P • Leland Full House 7465

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SaleBarn BarnStudy Study Sale

A review current cattle market. A review of of thethe current cattle market.

contributed article by Kirk Lynch contributed article by Kirk Lynch Lynch Livestock Humeston Livestock Exchange, Humeston, Iowa Lynch Livestock Inc.Inc. andand Humeston Livestock Exchange, Humeston, Iowa humestonlivestockexchange.com humestonlivestockexchange.com

2022 COMES COLD WEATHER BUT OUT HOT SWINGING! CATTLE MARKET S A

o far it appears that 2022 is not going to be upstaged by 2021. Just s I wrote article, we year have and a few weeksthis into the new received ourmarkets first snowstorm of the us the feed have thrown winter and my little ones could one heck of four a curveball. This is notjust wait to throw on we their snow another thing can put on the pants go play inthat the we white list and of challenges facestuff! in the Melivestock on the other hand, not excit- to industry. I amsoknown edsay, about leaving warmth and “That if itthe was easy everyone comfort It is because wouldofdomy it.”office. It seems that I have they aresaying lookingthat forward to daily joy and been almost over funthe and I am dreading frozen wapast year. ters and/or sick Either way, On to whatcattle. we are seeing in itthe is safe to say that winter is upon us!out auctions and barns. Let us start Now at some with to thelook elephant in of thethe room - the market that we beentaken feederreports market. Yes,have it has seeing theto barns. The fatI cattle a hit,inbut be honest thought it market has been for has been solidon thea hot firststreak two weeks several this past week, of theweeks, year until all things considered. when we experienced a slight Obviously, corn price is the dip tail that in wags the market. Weand have seen some to the dog will continue highs in for thethe midforeseeable to high forties, butbut do so future, these some extremes. we have been seeing calves that still Most cash dollar up.cattle in the country haveThe beenfly trading forty level weightat calves haveorbeen slightly higher the past couple of strong. I have seen some 400-pound weeks. I expect there to be a few calves bring more total dollars than bumps the road,over but the I expect a 600inpounder past couple of weeks. The bigger cattle are still

hanging in there, but when you cal- in late spring and through the sumculate break evens on most of these mer. thiscattle fat cattle an cost percent slaughtered than is even deal withto85continue to 90 cent Themore cullcows cow/bull market upward trend the new year, making for a fairly good of gain, theygoing kind into of make sense for laststeady which it usually is this time year into spring.I How high we my supply of cows. Oncewe thisdoslows theand feed yards. am crossing of year. Usually, not see a canfingers, go, thatbut is the which will until moreFebruary than likely we million-dollar may not see the see down, bump in prices when question! into numbers next year,tighten, look forand the feed the bottom absolutely fall out like be the we still and bull market to does take off somehigher people projected. The fat cattle marketBut is that cow might. It obviously not make with the same fire as the fat cattle may be a different story next month, driving a higher price for the feeder much sense to feed $5.00 corn to a if we see another drastic increase cattle market as well, even with the in market. cow that brings 60 to 65 cents in the feedstuffs. higher feedstuff inputs. We have The breeding has of barn, so therestock may market be a shortage

seen Isome big strings up and down coming as well. Rewhite fat cows here in the was front very end optimistic on the fat been of cattle 800 pounds bringing I heard of some 3-year-old future as well. market going well into into the new cently, theyear. sixtiesI honestly and somethought 600-pound pairs bringing the highhas we would commercial The breeding stock market cattle theinseventies and then I look around andsevsee bringing $1.15 or into more January, but $2,000 been excellent. I have seen andthat eighties. Once again these buybred all theheifers running age cows has also changed here are in the caneral bringing in the some tops.People We have for $1,200 to $1,500. If youcows lastextreme few weeks. arebeen moving I want high teens to $2,400. Young trying fillfast up as ourthey owncan lotsand as fast looking I think as well. cattletoas decid- arehave beentoa expand, hot commodity as ing possible, I am not sure is the time to buy some the is not toasfeed them $5.00the corn, so now With that said, the betterofstock feeder cattle are going to get priced cows, as I think we are seeing big runs of any fat cattle reasonably bringing the premium and that concheaper. Wewill havecontinue been able findnext with increased we sales and this fortothe tinues to ringcow trueslaughter here. Bull cattle at 60 cheaper thatmarket areare going to be in a short cattle 30 to days. prices The fatthan cattle just starting up so theresupis not andwill so when we do projects theythis is plymuch over the next couple of just years. be flooded, but I think to report on them yet. arepromising in the black. in the long run. I think Wishing everyone a Merry Wishing everyone a safe calving we work through the market big andhas over- Christmas The cull cow and bull and Ia Happy New Year! season and hope Mother Nature fed cattle we have on hand lagged the fatthat market, as from all and takes it easy on us this winter! Unby April and May the around supply should reports there have been six be current, and we could be looking til next month! at some better-than-expected prices

Kirk Livestock Inc., Inc.,Waucoma, Waucoma,IAIA Kirk Lynch, Lynch Livestock Kirk Beef Division Divisionmanager managerforforLynch LynchLivestock LiveKirk is the Beef stock Inc.oversees and oversees all aspects their backInc. and all aspects of theirofbackgrounding grounding cattle feeding operations and cattle and feeding operations throughout throughIowa and out Iowa and He isinvolved also deeply in Kansas. He isKansas. also deeply in theinvolved newly rethe newlyHumeston re-openedLivestock Humeston Livestock Exchange opened Exchange in Humeston, inIowa. Humeston, Iowa. addition, andown his and wife In addition, KirkIn and his wifeKirk Mary Mary own and operate Heartland Simmentals in operate Heartland Simmentals in Northeast Iowa, Northeast Iowa,stock whichoperation is a seedstock operation which is a seed that consists of 500 that consists of 500 and registered Simmental and registered Simmental Angus cows. They have Angus cows. They have (8), four Brayden children:(7), Gabrielle four children: Gabrielle Vivian(8), (5), Brayden (7),(1). Vivian (5), and Bianca (1). and Bianca

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In the News CALE HINRICHSEN JOINS THE RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2022 DE N V E R – The Red Angus Association of America welc ome s Cale Hinrichsen to its marketing team as a commercial marketing specialist. Hinrichsen will travel extensively to ranches and sales to promote RAAA marketing programs, conduct audits for the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and work closely with commercial producers to achieve their individual herd goals. “We are pleased to add Cale to our team,” said Harold Bertz, RAAA director of commercial marketing. “He brings real world knowledge, experience and enthusiasm that Red Angus producers will appreciate. We look forward to Cale’s contributions to our commercial producers’ marketing efforts.” Originally from Westmoreland, Kan., Hinrichsen comes from a cattle industry family. A fourth-generation rancher, he and his family own and operate Hinrichsen Ranch, a registered Angus cow-calf operation. Throughout his youth, Hinrichsen was heavily involved in junior cattle programs at both the state and national levels. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a bachelor of science in agribusiness with minors in marketing and farm real

estate appraisal in May 2021. While at OSU, he was a member of the OSU livestock judging team, Block & Bridle, collegiate Farm Bureau and the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.

RED ANGUS NOW ELIGIBLE FOR ANGUS BRANDED BEEF PROGRAMS

Outside of his career goals, Hinrichsen plays an active role in his family’s operation, enjoys hunting and is an avid golfer.

DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America recently completed negotiations with USDA on the breed’s Live Animals Specification form or GLA Schedule. The result is Red Angus can now be included in Angus-labeled branded beef programs, at the request of each individual brand program.

“I am excited about joining the Red Angus Association of America as it gives me the opportunity to utilize my previous knowledge and experiences to help producers maximize their potential and marketing opportunities. I have always enjoyed great cattle and meeting people in the livestock industry. Working for RAAA allows me to meet with Red Angus producers and I look forward to visiting their ranches throughout the upcoming year,” said Hinrichsen. Hinrichsen started in his new role on Dec. 31 and can be reached at cale@redangus.org or (785) 4563969. The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the measurable advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The RAAA provides commercial producers with objectively described cattle by implementing new technologies and utilizing scientifically sound principles that quantify traits of economic importance to beef producers in all segments of the beef industry. For more information, visit www.RedAngus.org. For more information, contact: Brandi Buzzard Frobose, RAAA Director of Communications (785)-448-0239 or email Brandi at: brandi@redangus.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 14, 2021

Red Angus has always been “Angus,” and USDA has officially acknowledged that fact by enabling Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle that meet certain requirements to join black-hided animals in as many Angus beef brands as decide in favor of their inclusion. Both genotypic and phenotypic qualification criteria are contained in the new GLA Live Animal Specification Schedule, which can be viewed on the USDA website. This change makes logical sense, as Red Angus cattle originated from the same Scottish gene pool as black Angus and are therefore genetically Angus. Beef demand is expected to remain high in 2022 and beyond, so the addition of Red Angus-influenced cattle to high-quality Angus-based branded beef programs fills a need which will benefit cowcalf producers, cattle feeders, packers and consumers. Adding Red Angus to existing Angus beef programs is a simple process – brand owners simply need to contact USDA and request the inclusion of the RAAA GLA Schedule as part of their program’s live animal specs, then make associated minor verbiage changes (continued on page 98)

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In the News (con’t.) in their own G-Schedules. RAAA can assist in this process, which in most cases, takes very little time to prepare, and is followed by a short correspondence period with USDA-AMS. RAAA is pleased that USDA recognizes that Red Angus are genetically Angus and looks forward to working with many branded Angus lines in 2022 and beyond, and will support efforts to help these brands grow, both in quality and volume, to become even more successful. For more information about Red Angus value-added programs visit www.RedAngus.org. Contact Brandi Buzzard Frobose, RAAA director of communications, for media inquiries at brandi@redangus.org or (785) 448-0239.

2022 FOUNDATION HEIFER AWARD WINNER Ve r o n ic a Lents, daughter of Kevin and Mallory Lents, of Creston, Iowa has recently been announced as the 2022 recipient of the Iowa Foundation Heifer Award. As an award winner, she received three purebred Red Angus bred heifers which were purchased from Mike and Dianna Nolin’s Red Angus herd located at Monroe, Iowa. The foundation heifers of the breed of the winner’s choice are awarded each year by Iowa Beef Breeds Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation. At the end of five years, Veronica will be expected to repay $6,000 to help with funding to keep the program going into the future. The

program is in year 12 and was developed to help youth establish purebred seedstock herds of their own. Veronica is a seventh-grade student at Mayflower Heritage Christian School in Creston and she is involved with sports in the Creston public middle school. She is an active member of her church and the Highland Highlights 4-H Club where she has been involved in a number of community service projects. In addition, she is a member of the Iowa Red Angus State Association and the National Red Angus Association. She shares her family’s love of the Red Angus breed and has shown not only at her local county fair, but also at the Iowa State Fair, Iowa Beef Expo, Iowa Red Angus Field Days and numerous IJBBA jackpot shows. She has participated in contests such as: speech, livestock judging, cattlemen’s quiz, and salesmanship and has encouraged others to do the same. Veronica’s recommendations credit her with goals of striving for excellence, being a peer role model and having an outstanding work ethic. She is planning to learn more about genetics, breeding, feeding, grazing practices, budgets and promotion of the beef industry. She is not only a good showman, but is also well versed in current beef industry issues. She will be honored at the Iowa Red Angus Association Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 12th at 7:00 pm during the Iowa Beef Expo and at the IJBBA Year End Awards held at 4:30 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 in the Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Article by Norma Bolton for the Iowa Beef Breeds Council.

above Pictured at left are Nolin family members who met with Veronica Lents and her dad, Kevin (on the right) when they came to pick up the heifers.

BEN LODOEN HONORED AS RED ANGUS HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2022

OKLAHOMA CITY – Ben Lodoen, Westhope, North Dakota, was selected as the 2022 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year at the National Red Angus Open Show during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lodoen was presented with the award, which was not revealed until the presentation, prior to the selection of the grand champion open female on Jan. 4, 2022. Lodoen was very involved in his family’s ranch early on in life. As a teenager, he took his younger siblings to livestock shows around the country and invested many hours studying cattle and herd sires that would improve his family’s operation. He attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, where he was active in Saddle & Sirloin and won Overall Showman at the “Little I.” After graduation, he returned to the L83 Ranch - Lodoen Cattle Company, which was founded by Ben’s grandparents, Leonard and Bette, and eventually became (continued on page 100)

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In the News (con’t.) herdsman and manager. L83 Ranch holds an annual production sale and has produced and shown numerous state and national champions. L83 Ranch runs registered Red Angus and Hereford cattle and farms several thousand acres; Ben manages everything on the ranch from breeding decisions to crop rotations to purchasing decisions. “Ben has always wanted to be where he is today. He has worked so hard for everything that he’s accomplished and there isn’t a time-

card big enough for time and passion he pours into the ranch. He learns something at every show he goes to and shares it with those around him,” remarked Rylee Marthaler, Ben’s sister. She added, “There are always people asking him for advice and favors, and he very rarely says ‘no.’ He doesn’t hesitate to drop everything and help a friend. For example, when he drops cattle at a customer’s home, he has been known to do their chores and feed the dog,

as well! I am so proud of the humble, genuine, kind and hard-working man he is.” The Herdsman of the Year is presented to a hands-on individual who has most effectively presented his or herself in a professional manner while at the show. For results from Cattlemen’s Congress or to find more information on Red Angus shows and upcoming events, visit www.RedAngus.org.

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traight About the Stockman. Although Shorthorns have been registered for over 100 years under the Studer name; my wife, Anita and I, started Studer Shorthorns in 1980. Over the last 40 years our five children: Nathan, Kaisha, Ashley, Austin, and Sarah have been a major influence and contributed to its growth. They currently help us promote two production sales a year, a female sale in the fall and a bull sale in the spring.”

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What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? Cattle people are a genuine and loyal industry, dedicated to their animals and their land. Anywhere you travel you never meet a stranger. The past two years have shown us more than ever that we are connected by the same commonsense goals.”

The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business? Follow your passion and you will not be disappointed.”

Your go-to sorting apparatus? Me, myself and I! LOL! I really feel I get along better if it’s just me. I’m out there every day with them. But I would say if I do some simple thing like take a bale of hay or feed, to the group of cattle I need to sort a day before, they sort a lot easier.”

What is your least favorite job on the farm? Treating sickness. I just don’t like the fact that they need to be treated. It makes me feel like I’ve let them down.”

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Dale Studer Studer Shorthorns - Creston, Iowa

Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time? Describe your best or worst day. One of the worst days has to be finding one of your herd bulls dead in the pasture or having to dispose of an injured animal. It never gets any easier. On the same hand, the best part of the day is the early morning pasture checks, there is so much to nature that the average person misses at sunup.”

Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you? Rabbits! I raised purebred rabbits as a child and the passion still lingers. I’m always looking for a great one.”

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At my age there isn’t much free time. I get a little slower each year. But visiting with the neighbors along the day is the most rewarding part of living in the country. It doesn’t get much better than helping your neighbor. And a trip to Green Bay to watch our favorite team is a yearly goal.”

Spring Bull Sale February 26, 2022 At the Cow Palace in Anita, Iowa learn more studershorthorns.com

Most used tool on your farm and how old is it? A wooden handle hammer! I can drive nails and check electric fences all day.”

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Lazy H Ranch Kansas

1 PM CST - Sunday, March 6th 2022 - at the Ranch Headquarters: Hays, KS

Selling 120 bulls:

th Annual

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95 ANGUS BULLS AND 25 CHAROLAIS: 14-20 MONTHS OLD

Special Highlights: LHR Growth Fund 0569

40 REG. ANGUS FEMALES LOTS 1 Choice Donor Lot 15 Spring Yrlg. Heifers 20 Fall Bred Heifers 5 Spring Pairs

MJR Smoky Game On 020

They All Sell!

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Reg # 20163523 DOB: 10-20-2020 HP +17.2, Marb +1.31, REA +.92, $B +201, $C +331, Sydgen Ozark x Payweight

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RReg # 20163497 DOB: 9-11-2020 WW +87, YW +151, Marb +1.14, REA +1.02, $B +183, $C +311 Fireball x Payweight

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Growth Fund, Enhance, Ozark, Niagara, Cash, Alternative, Thunderball, Plus One, Fireball, Calvary, Legend, Summation

Charolais Sires Represented: Foreman, Cool Rep, Game On, Affinity, Wind

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