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14 | A LIMOUSIN LEGACY
Pinegar Limousin’s imprint on the breed.
40 | A “WILDE” RANCH
Don Abarr makes northern Minnesota home.
62 | HITTING A HOME RUN
B&D Herefords and Angus excels through teamwork.
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26 | THE VALUE OF HAY AS FERTILIZER courtesy University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Seeds in Season
54 | DEVELOPING THAT ‘HARD GRASS’ PASTURE SYSTEM
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Veterinarian V iew
70 | FETAL PROGRAMMING AND INSIGHTS INTO EPIGENOMICS with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services
Kitchen Stock
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78 | FEATURING A&B CATTLE, LLC
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Sale Barn S tudy
86 | MARKET CONDITIONS GOING INTO SPRING
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Stockman S traight Up
96 | FEATURING BIG ROK ANGUS
Q&A with Kevin and Denise Olson, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
cover image republished by permission of Andrea Johnson, Minnesota Farm Guide JMF Herefords and SimAngus, Holloway, Minn. 6
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by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Pinegar Limousin
Pinegar Limousin’s imprint on the breed.
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he AUTO prefix signifies one of the most recognizable herds in the Limousin breed. The four- letter combination gives a nod to its owner’s occupation and denotes decades of devotion to the cattle industry. Ed Pinegar, a car dealership owner, fittingly chose AUTO to designate his Pinegar Limousin herd through the years. From its beginnings in 1992, until the present, Pinegar Limousin has held a place of prominence with breeders in the United States and Canada. People in the cattle industry have come to rely on the genetics of Pinegar Limousin for herd sires, seedstock, commercial cattle, and elite show prospects.
TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS Ed Pinegar passed away on May 23, 2020, but his passion for Limousin cattle and the people in the business lives on through Pinegar Limousin. As his family and farm managers move forward with operating the cattle business, they hold tight to the foundation, strategies, and principles Ed maintained during his ownership. 14
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One of Ed’s prevailing principles was to always remember the herd’s roots. “Ed had a saying, ‘You don’t ever want to lose your identity,’” Ty Heavin, Pinegar Limousin Farm Manager, recalled. This philosophy has kept the farm grounded in all its decisions through the years.
FARM ORIGINS The operation started on the Pinegar family farm in Ebenezer, Mo. The homestead, located near Springfield, Mo., served as the spring board for the growing cattle business. The original family farm always held a special place in Ed’s heart. “That farm was somewhat sacred,” Ty explained. Ty and Susie Heavin, farm managers, have worked on the farm for almost 30 years. The operation started with registered fullblood Limousin cattle. As Pinegar Limousin grew and the Limousin breed diversified, the above Ed Pinegar on the auction block.
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operation started to add purebreds, LimFlex, and commercial cattle. “Ed always said that even though his love was fullbloods, you have to have what your customer wants or needs, or they would just go down the road and buy from someone else,” Ty said.
MAINTAINING BALANCE Cattle in the registered and commercial part of Pinegar Limousin’s program must exhibit a balance of key traits. Instead of chasing volatile industry trends, farm managers focus on a really balanced animal. Ty looks for animals that move well, possess eye appeal, produce enough milk, and have moderate birthweight calves. In addition, Ty assesses the animal’s pedigree and EPDs. “I think a balanced product of one that has a pedigree that you like, has an appearance that you like, and one that is sound and good uddered
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- I think that will take you further down the road than extremes will, that’s my opinion,” Ty explained. Through the years the percent of fullblood, purebred, LimFlex, and commercial cattle have fluctuated. Though the first Limousin at the farm were red, now the herd is mostly black. Currently, the herd reflects 10 percent fullbloods, 30 to 40 percent purebreds, and close to 50 percent LimFlex. Pinegar Limousin operates with the motto of utilizing common sense and planned genetics to give customers the most predictable product possible.
ELITE GENETICS Pinegar Limousin’s herd exhibits decades of genetic progress. The reliance on proven cow families the farm has either raised or selected, has created a foundation of elite Limousin genetics. Annually, Pinegar Limousin flushes at least 10 of its
donor cows. The embryo transfer work opens the door for the next generation of foundation dams and sires. “It allows you to take a cow that you really like and allows you to try different bulls on her to see what that offspring is like. What she is or isn’t going to do for you or what that bull did or didn’t do for you,” Ty explained. Additionally, Pinegar Limousin uses IVF and reverse sorts the semen for a female. These matings are created with the hopes of future show heifer prospects.
SUCCESS ON THE SHOW CIRCUIT The AUTO prefix can be found in champion bulls and females at shows throughout the country. Pinegar Limousin and its customers have garnered much success in the show ring. Pinegar Limousin’s awards are many, including championships
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at national shows. Most recently, AUTO How It’s Done, was selected as 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Grand Champion Limousin Bull. Though Pinegar Limousin appreciates the grand champion wins, it’s other awards that carry the most meaning. “Premier exhibitor and premier breeder are the ones I hold nearer and dearer, because that represents what you did that week at that show and for the last two years in your program,” Ty shared.
COMMERCIAL HERD The operation’s Limousin-influenced commercial herd includes a large number of heifers. Pinegar Limousin either raises the commercial heifers or buys them from its bull customers. “We have never bought a lot of commercial cows. But we have bought a lot of commercial heifers, because that is what Ed always wanted to do,” Ty said. He wanted to improve the longevity of his investment. Pinegar Limousin breeds its commercial heifers via AI. “You need to AI them, in my opinion, to calve them, because you need to stay really focused for short periods of time,” Ty stated. By breeding the heifers AI, it shortens the calving window to 10 days with a few stragglers on either side. If a herd bull is used, the calving window stretches to 21 to 28 days, and possibly another month after that. The abbreviated calving period, due to AI breeding, makes it easier to check the heifers every three to four hours without getting burned out.
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Another benefit of a shortened calving window, is the calves are similar in size due to their close birthdates. This is beneficial when feeding and growing them out. In addition, when they are yearlings and ready to be sold, they can sell as a complete set. “On yearling day when you run them all across the scales and they don’t sort anything off, or maybe only sort one off, you have a March 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
load. That buyer can check that box – he bought a load,” Ty said.
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BREED Though Pinegar Limousin holds its identity and foundation close, it remains flexible to meet the demands of its customers and the cattle market. “I think the breed has done a pretty decent job of modernizing itself to fit today’s meat market and also fit the momma cow market,” Ty commented. Pinegar Limousin joined the breed’s efforts to highlight Limousin’s lean meat and stayability, while working to improve marbling, depth of body, calving ease, and docility.
HERD BUILDER SALE Some of the best genetics in the Limousin business have made their way through the sale ring at Pine-
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gar Limousin. The females and herd sires have gone on to be production champions for their new owners. Pinegar Limousin will hold its 28th annual Herd Builder sale on March 19, 2022 at the farm near Springfield, Mo. This year, Pinegar Limousin has dug deeper than ever before and is letting go of some of the genetics that are at the heart of its program. The sale will feature spring bred heifers, fall bred heifers, fall pairs, December and January pairs, and Road to Amarillo show heifer prospects.
ED PINEGAR’S LIMOUSIN LEGACY Whether he was running his businesses, spending time with family, or making decisions at the farm; Ed poured his heart and soul into it. “He was very passionate about whatever he was doing,” Ty reflected.
Ed Pinegar spent decades promoting the Limousin breed. He loved cattle and the people in the cattle industry. He was especially compelled to help and encourage juniors and their families. He started an offer at his sales more than ten years ago, that remains today. If a junior purchases a show animal from Pinegar Limousin, the farm pays its entry fee for junior nationals and picks up the week-long hotel bill for the youth and their family. Though the captain of Pinegar Limousin is no longer at the helm, his philosophies still guide the ship. The course has been set and Pinegar Limousin plans to continue operations in a way that honors Ed’s legacy. Pinegar Limousin moves into the future with one of the leading Limousin herds in North America and with the passion of its founder.
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Decades of Experience. Decades of Performance Testing. Decades of Progress.
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Extension Education
University research you can use.
Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef beef.unl.edu
THE VALUE OF HAY AS FERTILIZER T
his time of year, many producers are feeding cows hay. Have you ever stopped to think about what the dollar value of the nutrients in the hay are worth as fertilizer once they have been processed by the cow? Mature cows at maintenance should excrete 100% of the nutrients they consume in terms of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. For example, 100 cows are being fed 30 lbs. per head per day of 17% protein alfalfa hay that is .3% phosphorus and 2.4% potassium on an as fed basis. What is the value of the nutrients available to the pasture or field where the manure is being deposited? 3000 lbs. of alfalfa hay X .17 crude protein = 510 lbs. of protein. Nitrogen X 6.25 = crude protein. By
taking 510 lbs. of crude protein and dividing by 6.25 = 81.6 pounds of nitrogen in the fed hay. Only about 35% of the nitrogen in manure and urine is available to be used. The balance is lost to volatilization as ammonia. Using 81.6 pounds of nitrogen X .35 = 28.6 pounds of nitrogen available to be used by growing plants from the fed alfalfa hay. The availability for phosphorus and potassium in manure and urine from feed consumed is 100%. To find the value of phosphorus and potassium in the fed alfalfa take 3000 lbs. X .003 = 9 lbs. of phosphorus and 3000 lbs. x .024 = 72 lbs. of potassium. In one ton of alfalfa hay, there are approximately 19 lbs. of nitrogen
If hay is being fed, is there an opportunity to feed cattle on ground where the nutrients can be utilized for growing tame perennial or annual forages that would respond to the fertilizer? Photo credit Troy Walz.
(N), 6 lbs. of phosphorus (P), 48 lbs. of potassium (K) and 6 lbs. of sulfur (S) that are applied to the ground in excreted manure where the hay is fed. The fertilizer nutrient value of these minerals at current market prices is $1.00/lb of N ($19.00), $0.95/lb of P ($5.70), $0.65/lb of K ($31.20) and $0.75/lb of S ($3.75), which would in total equal $59.65 per ton! This value doesn’t include other micronutrients and the organic matter in manure and wasted hay. It is common to see weed problems develop on rangeland that cattle are fed on during the winter months. The nutrients from the hay are often concentrated in feed areas and the availability of nitrogen, in particular, in rangeland situations encourages weed growth. If hay is being fed, is there an opportunity to feed cattle on ground where the nutrients can be utilized for growing tame perennial or annual forages that would respond to the fertilizer? Nutrients in hay have value. Finding ways to effectively utilize and recycle nutrients is economically beneficial. Strategically thinking about how to capture the value of nutrients in harvested forage is one way to reduce fertilizer prices for growing crops. Courtesy University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef
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Annual Production Sale
March 26, 2022 1:00 pm • Hanover, IL
60 BULLS AND 25 BRED HEIFERS SELL
J016 // ASA 3889637 // 3/4 SM 1/4 AN
J018 // ASA 3889639 // 1/2 SM 1/2 AN
BLACK, POLLED MR SR HIGHLIFE G1609 BULL CE
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-0.4
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YG
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107.4
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71.2
14.5
3.3
74.6
87.8
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38.9
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WW
18.1
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MWW
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82.4
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at the Ranch, Worthing, SD
www.dvauction.com
ASA# 3555383
April 9, 2022 5:00 pm
API: 117 TI: 75 F811 I pB Donor sells I Mr CCF 20-20 x EKHCC Red Jewel Safe in calf to LCDR Favor
60 BULLS 30 FEMALES ASA# 3998462
ASA# 4006634
ASA# 4010155
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H002 I purebred I Homo Blk & Homo Pld WHF Executive E39 x HRF Brittany CE
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ASA# 4006624
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ASA# 3939259
J106 I purebred I Homozygous Polled W/C Executive Order x JASS Gypsy Soul 105B CE
MARB
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H431 I purebred KBHR High Road x CDI Innovator x Miss Lovely B57
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Jaron, Kadee, Tatum & Kyzer Van Beek API: 148 TI: 79
H428 I purebred KBHR Sniper x Power Drive x Right To Love CE
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By Hilary Rossow photos courtesy Wilde Ranch
Don Abarr makes northern Minnesota home.
W hen thinking about the location for a true a cowboy cattle ranch, the state of Minnesota probably doesn’t come to mind. Yet, with its forests in the north, prairies in the south and bounty of lakes, Wilde Angus Ranch has made its home in northern Minnesota for more than 30 years. “I think the thing I am most proud of besides the great cow
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herd, is when people come to visit, they don’t expect to see a working ranch,” Don Abarr, current owner of Wilde Angus Ranch shared. “I’m not sure what they expect, but several of them have said, ‘I had no idea this existed in Minnesota. You might be as western as the ranches out West.’”
WILDE ANGUS RANCH’S BEGINNINGS In the 1980s, Wayne and Deb Wilde founded Wilde Angus Ranch in Shevlin, Minn. A few years ago, in 2019, Don Abarr and his family bought the ranch. Currently, Wayne and Deb have leased the cow herd to Don, who plans to purchase the
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below Abarr family (l-r): Graham, Don, Jaye, and Madison.
cows over the next three years. The Wildes started their Angus operation in order to bring modern genetics to their neighbors to improve their cow herds. Wayne had a shrewd eye for quality, and he brought some exceptional cows to the ranch early in the history of Wilde Angus Ranch. Many were the foundation for the cows currently at the ranch including, GDAR Forever Lady 98, 9084 and 4070. Those foundation cows raised Angus Pathfinders and herd sires for the Wildes and their customers. Both 9084 and 4070 are from the Modelmere cow family.
DON ABARR’S AG BACKGROUND Don grew up on a large commercial cattle ranch in Wyoming and moved to Minnesota in 2007. In 2012, he started his own registered Angus farm southeast of Fargo, N.D. He had become acquainted with Wayne through various sales, and at one particular bull sale, Wayne invited Don to his production sale. When Don first visited Wilde Angus Ranch, he was blown away by the way Wayne raised his cattle and was impressed to see the ranching
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traditions used in northern Minnesota. He appreciated that Wayne and Deb used horses for everyday work. “It was as close to Wyoming as I could get in the middle of Minnesota,” Don explained.
THE FOCUS The focus of Wilde Angus is to continue to produce cattle that work for the cattleman. The majority of the momma cows all come from herd bulls at the ranch. In the past, Wayne has done a great job of purchasing bulls, while Don’s focus has been on producing and retaining high-quality females. Wilde Angus Ranch’s target customers are people who want to add performance ranch cattle to their operation and who appreciate animals for their hardiness, maternal instinct, and ability to adjust to any environment. No fads, trends, or single attributes are chased; rather, Wilde Angus cattle are bred to be balanced, functional cattle. They have to be able to thrive in the wild temperature swings and weather conditions in northern Minnesota. Last year brought one of the worst droughts in recorded history. While 41
January 2022, showed most days with subzero wind chills accompanied by two feet of snow. If the cattle can remain productive in those circumstances, then they should be able to excel in all climates and environments.
QUARTER HORSES The ranch is also home to a few dozen ranch-bred Quarter Horses. Several brood- mares by Playin in the Pudding, a Freckles Playboy son, and Smart Little Lena are bred each year. The colts have ground work started at 2 years old, all are started under saddle at 3 years old, and are exposed to every aspect of working cattle: roping, cutting, moving, dragging calves on sleds, and checking cows at night. Some are occasionally available via private treaty. This year’s bull and female sale will also feature four 3-year-olds that have been started two fillies and two geldings.
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS KEY Customer connection and service after the sale are paramount to the crew at Wilde Angus Ranch.
They enjoy answering their customers’ questions, helping solve their problems, and offering advice and encouragement. Customer visits are also a favorite pastime. Don enjoys talking cattle with seasoned cattlemen and learning from their experiences. Many customers have become long-time friends, and activities outside cattle are shared between them. “We don’t want to just be a seller, and by that, I mean when we hear of opportunities or things that impact people’s operations, we share what we know. That’s what makes many of the relationships we have special - many of our customers are also our friends,” Don said.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT When Don and his family bought the ranch, many of the people who made the ranch successful were willing to remain to see the succession of ownership. A large crew keeps Wilde Angus Ranch running, especially during the busiest times of the year. Don’s son, Graham, attends college at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and is studying commercial aviation. He comes home when he can to lend a hand, when he isn’t flying. Graham’s sister, Madison, graduated from Minnesota State University at Moorhead in elementary education and currently teaches first grade. Don’s wife, Jaye, owns and operates an occasional boutique, Cottonwood Designs, in Barnesville, Minn. The Wilde family has remained a part of the operation. Wayne has been a big help to the Abarrs and absolutely loves to ride. Wayne is a constant fixture on cattle project days and often arrives early. Wayne and Deb’s son, Matt, grows the feed for the cattle. He ensures it is top quality, and Don buys the feed from Matt along with a few other sources. Matt’s sister, Patches, helps produce the sale catalog and assists with the cattle paperwork. “It is
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definitely a collective effort,” Don said.
UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY The American Angus Association provides many tools for cattle producers, and Wilde Angus Ranch uses many of them. Record keeping and genetic testing are used extensively to track information. Although Don admits he is not the most tech-savvy cattleman, the next generation has proven helpful with the computer applications. A drone will be utilized to locate cattle in clumps of trees, creek beds, and remote parts of the ranch. Many of the younger cows are bred via AI, and some of the proven, older cows are flushed to extend their influence over the cow herd and produce exceptional bulls. The cow herd is bred for a 65-day calving season starting March 1. The entire herd is tested annually for Johnes disease, leukosis, and Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD).
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employees is a potential challenge in the coming years. Finding people who enjoy working in extreme weather conditions and performing physically demanding labor is difficult. “This is the most rewarding job I have had because you get to see accomplishment and progress every day. Great results don’t come as a result of little effort,” Don said. The Abarrs say they believe the future is bright for people in the cattle business. “The industry is rewarding quality and it looks as if over the next few years, the commercial producers will get rewarded for it,” Don added. “It’s about time all the hard work our customers put in pays off and profitability improves for them.”
THE RANCHING WAY The crew at Wilde Angus Ranch truly embody the ranching way. Horses and dogs are used to check and move cattle. The cows calve in
the trees and snow banks. “What started as a small family operation 30 years ago, has grown to one of the largest Angus seedstock producers in Minnesota,” Don said.
crop,” Don said. The ranch is positioned to thrive in the coming years with an excellent set of young momma cows. These cows are expected to make a positive impact on Wilde Angus’ herd and those of their customers.
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They have already started to make a mark and have produced a very even set of bulls each of the past three years. “Our 2022 offering may be the most consistent yet, and I really appreciate this set of calves,” Don said.
Wilde Angus Ranch’s 27th annual sale will be held at the ranch outside Shevlin, Minn., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The sale will feature over 130 yearling bulls; more than 20 registered, bred females; 20 registered, open females; plus 125 commercial, bred females.
Cattle have been sold to customers in nine states through previous production sales. Many lasting friendships have bloomed as a result of the sales, and customers are always welcome at the ranch. “The coffee is always on and people can come view the cattle at any time prior to the sale. We may have to ride around a bit to find a particular one, but you’ll get to see more of the ranch that way,” Don stated.
Some of the leading sires in the industry will be represented in the pedigrees. This year’s sale includes bulls sired by SAV America 8018 and Growth Fund, grandsons of No Doubt. In addition, the sale will feature the first calves from the high-selling bull from two years ago, Wilde’s Bomber 3137. “We are super excited about his prospects and certainly like his first calf
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11th Annual Bull Sale
Thursday March 17th, 2022 Fullerton, NE
1 PM • at
Selling 110 Spring & Fall Angus Bulls & 20 Reg. Yearling females
DBL Homeraised 9133
DBL Black Diamond 7134
DBL Worldwide 4520
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DBL Southern Charm 104
DBL Niobrara 8128
DBL Lady Upshot 152
DBL Proposal 8507
SA Renown 107
SA Power Play 127
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Selling
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Woodhill Angus Bulls Woodhill Comstock
19674083 • Semen Available from ABS Global.
Woodhill Complete A130-C2
18248948 • Semen available from BEEF360.
Woodhill Blueprint
18876777 • Semen available from Select Sires.
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Woodhill Patent
19541556 • Semen available from Grimmius Cattle.
19199070 • Semen available from Alta Genetics.
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24th Annual
BULL & FEMALE SALE • MARCH 26, 2022 1:30 PM • AT THE FARM NEAR FARINA
Selling 28 Black Angus Bulls, 2 Red Angus Bulls, Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred Heifers, Fall-Born Show Heifers
These Cattle Sell!
Sires represented: Sitz Proof 25G, Growth Fund, E&B Plus 1, Woodhill Patent, Hoover Know How, Kramers Lucky Charm, Payweight 705, Sitz Resilient, MLK Big Foot, Sitz Stellar, Poss Rawhide, Kramers Bishop
Kramers Evergreen Erica 079
Kramers Power Boss 132
Kramers Profile 115
*Sitz Stellar 726D [AMF-CAF-XF] • Kramers Evergreen Erica 675
+*E&B Plus One [AMF-CAF-XF] • Kramers Evergreen Erica 859
*Sitz Profile 625G [AMF-CAF-XF] • Kramers Evergreen Erica 901
20051459 • 9/7/20
BW+2.2 WW+80
YW +139 MK +36 HP +10.5 $W +92
$B $C
+117 +218
*20072250 • 2/1/21
BW+2.5 YW +136 MK +33 WW+75 HP +11.0 $W +84
$B $C
+172 +303
*20072244 • 1/9/21
BW-.7 WW+75
YW +127 MK +22 HP +17.3 $W +76
$B $C
+139 +250
Bred to Poss Rawhide due September 2022.
Kramers G Fund 128
Kramers Know How 081
Kramers Profile 154
+*Deer Valley Growth Fund [AMF-CAF-XF] • Kramers Evergreen Erica 813
*Hoover Know How [AMF-CAF-XF] • Kramers Evergreen Erica 327
*Sitz Profile 625G [AMF-CAF-XF] • *MCC SuperMama 9175
*20072249 • 1/18/21
BW+.5 WW+88
YW +152 MK +24 HP +13.8$W +90
$B $C
+162 +299
20050571 • 9/9/20
BW+1.6 WW+53
YW +101 MILK +22 HP +16.6 $W +50
$B $C
+141 +265
*20072259 • 2/20/21
BW-.1 WW+66
YW +114 MK +22 HP +14.2$W +72
$B $C
+145 +264
Marvin 618-267-3884 • mkramerangus@gmail.com Colton Payne 618-704-8134 Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman 309-833-5543 Sale Manager: Angus Hall of Fame 816-532-0811 For a free sale book, contact the American Angus Hall of Fame or Kramer Angus.
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Sale Time: 1 p.m. Selling 35 lots of well-bred Red Angus bulls developed for longevity and performance. Sale broadcasted live on DV Auction and lunch served at Noon on sale day.
Preview of cattle all day Saturday and Sunday morning.
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Horizon View Farms & B 2 / U St o c k Annual Production Sale
Selling 50 Simmental & SimAngusTM bulls + 15 SimAngusTM bred heifers and pairs
KRJ Dakota Outlaw | SimAngus
MR CCF 20-20 x Barstow Cash | SimAngus
March 12, 2022 NOON Horizon View Farms, Canova King of the Cowboys | PB Red Angus
Colton & Maria Buus Barrett, Eli, & Corbin ▪ Canova, SD 605-214-3532
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LEARY ANGUS 77Years in theBusiness!
17th Annual Production Sale SELLING 45 BULLS & 15 OPEN FEMALES Sunday ● March 27, 2022 ● 2:00 PM ● at the farm 11171 Angus Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921 ● 507-724-2509 or C: 608-797-9723
Learys Breakthrough 2515
Sire: Baldridge Breakthrough ● MGS: Connealy Answer 71
Learys Breakthrough 4342
Sire: Baldridge Breakthrough ● MGS: Hoover Dam
Learys Plus One 3515
Sire: E&B Plus One ● MGS: Whitestone Armando
Learys Bismark Dam 5248
Sire: Learys Bismark ● MGS: Hoover Dam
Learys Payweight 4342
Sire: CW Payweight 3272 ● MGS: Connealy FP9048
Learys Virtue 4384
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Seeds in Season
Functional forage and pasture.
contributed article by Justin Fruechte, Forage & Cover Crop Specialist Millborn Seeds, Brookings, S.D. millbornseeds.com
DEVELOPING THAT “HARD GRASS” PASTURE SYSTEM One
common benefit that cattle producers saw from the 2021 drought was heavier calves at weaning. It may not seem possible, but seasoned cattleman grazing pastures dominated by cool season grasses, will attest to calves doing better when there isn’t excess rain. The lack of rain slows the growth of the cool season grasses and prevents new flushes of vegetative grass. The shortened growth of the grass can sometimes mean higher quality, but it also means higher dry matter values. With less water in the plants the cattle can eat less to achieve their nutritional requirements and maintain the correct
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rumen flow to properly digest the forage. Since we all pray for rain and want grasses that are high yielding and great for grazing, let’s understand how that is achieved. Native range contains the grasses that folks refer to as good “hard grass.” A native range is comprised of plants that are indigenous to that location and haven’t been altered since Mother Nature put them there. This is the grass ecosystem that bison and all wildlife thrived on for thousands of years and a system that supports beef cattle very well. In modern agriculture, humans have made advancements that have
surpassed many production goals. But, the one system that continues to thrive with less human involvement is the native prairie ecosystem. So, how do we best mimic this ecosystem to achieve the production goals we put in place through management? The first goal we need to focus on is species diversity. A thriving plant community should consist of warm and cool season native grasses, forbs, and legumes. Together, these plants
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grow symbiotically to ensure year-round growth to form a resilient system independent of humans interacting with herbicides and fertilizer. If you’re dreaming of running cows in that environment, let’s look at starting from a blank slate. It gets a bit overwhelming to see the endless list of options that may be good for your native pasture. Understanding your soil types within your climate will be the quickest way to start to sort your options, but I’ll give you a generic THE STOCKMAN | March 2022
listing of species that we see work best in most plantings in the Midwest. The best native warm season grasses for livestock production are Big Bluestem, Sideoats Grama, Blue Grama, Buffalograss, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass. The best cool season native grasses for grazing are Western Wheatgrass, Green Needlegrass, and Slender Wheatgrass. These would all be great choices for upland plantings to provide the desired good grazing from hard grasses. My favorite native forbs to start a grazing plan with would be Purple Prairie Clover, Lead Plant, Canada Milkvetch, White Prairie Clover, Western Yarrow, and American Vetch. Establishment of these native plants takes time and patience. They’ll last forever when managed correctly, but they will usually require two years to fully establish before use. Late spring is a great time to start planting, and like all grass seeds they prefer to be seeded shallow into a firm seed bed.
During that first year of establishment, it may require clipping/ mowing to keep annual weeds at bay. Though management in the first few years may be higher, your long-term benefits will outweigh that limited production. If you are desiring a fully regenerative system to insert your cattle into, a diverse native range ecosystem is your answer. Photos courtesy Millborn Seeds learn more millbornseeds.com Millborn Seeds, Brookings, SD The team of folks at Millborn Seeds have roots that run deep in farming, agriculture, and in the overall respect for the landscape. They opened their doors in 1987 and continue to walk alongside farmers, ranchers, and landowners across thousands of acres throughout the Midwest.
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and selecting heifers that are bred earlier can provide an economic advantage for producers.
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heifers. As average scrotal size developed at lighter target body increases, age at puberty decreases weights (50 to 57%) at breeding in the heifer. Therefore, if we know reduced development costs while information on our herd sires, then not impairing reproductive perforSaledeciLocation: JS Ranch • Harris, Missouri we can make more informed mance. Heifers in these systems Sale Time: 1 p.m. in low-input, sions based on data. are often developed forage-based systems or on a reduced gain followed by a period of PHENOTYPE compensatory growth or increased gain in the period leading up to the Heifers should be selected on breeding season. structural soundness, be in good health and have good growth poMore considerations on heifer tential. Generally, evaluating your development and long-term impacts production records are helpful in on profitability can be found in determining growth potential and the past BeefWatch article Heifer identifying the calves that are from Development and Long-term Profitabove average producing cows. ability.
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CREATING THE FUTURE IN HEAT DETECTION!
When it comes to genetics, what are your production goals and how can you select traits to meet those goals. The genetic makeup of herds in the U.S. has changed significantly, and heifers are reaching puberty at younger ages and at a lower percentage of their mature body weight. Over time, we have also seen the trend of increasing mature cow weight for larger yearling weights. However, increasing cow Ultimately, heifers are future weight has not delayed puberty, Offering includes… DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS improvements to the cowherd and thus resulting in heifers being today toon significant emphasisCall is placed • 50 Registered and percentage bulls 13-20 old bred as yearlings and calving as months Traditional recommendations request a catalog! selection and development of heif2-year show old cows. other traits • Registered heiferSome prospects suggest heifers should be managed ers prior to the Rogers start of theirRanch first wepairs can consider • Spring and bred include females milking (registered andtocommercial) attain 65% of their mature body breeding season. ability, udder calving easeto breed Nathan Rogers: 660-748-6350 weight at breeding to maximize • 50 Commercial Redquality, Angus heifers ready Courtesy University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef and disposition. On the bull side, Raymond Rogers: 660-953-1562 pregnancy rate. However, multiple A.I. Sires…PIE One Of A Kind 842, RRA One and Only 733, WFL Merlin 018A, H2R Profitbuilder B403, scrotal circumference moderately For further information regarding heifer develstudies across differing environopment systems, see the Heifer Nutrition and JS Ranch GMRAcorrelates Tesla 6214,with 3SCCage Doman 163A, Franchise, Finished Product, Seneca, Brunswick, Profit Maker, at puberty in ments have proven that heifers Management page at beef.unl.edu. Cody Holt: 660-748-8352 Lacy Centrepoint and Aviator 7126.
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PERFORMANCE TESTED BULL & FEMALE SALE Saturday • March 12, 2022 1 pm at the ranch
Big Rok Niagara 080
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SELLING:
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• 42 Fall Yearling Bulls • 8 Spring Yearling Bulls • 8 Open FEATURING Heifers
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2022 CATTLEMAN’S CONGRESS RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL BULL S B C Northgate 795H
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Selling 28 Bulls: Spring Calves · Fall Yearlings 2-Year-Olds
Selling CHOICE on 34 Heifers:
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Hitting a
Home Run
by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy B&D Herefords and Angus
B&D Herefords and Angus excels through teamwork.
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B&D Herefords and Angus started in 1969 with a group of 40 registered Herefords. Gerald Beran and his brother-in-law Vince Dolechek, combined their cattle to get the business started. What began as a small farm has grown into a massive cattle operation.
BROTHERS RUN THE RANCH Gerald’s sons Craig, Gerald Jr., Kevin, and Terry Beran own and operate the ranch now. The third generation of Berans also contribute to the operations at the ranch. Some might wonder if it is tricky for four brothers to manage the operation in harmony.
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After years of growing up, working, and living life together; they have it figured out. “The operation is big and that helps because we are busy enough we don’t have time to be worrying about small stuff too much,” Craig Beran shared.
HERD DIVERSITY Currently, B&D Herefords and Angus manages 800 momma cows on 12,000 acres spread out through Claflin, Kan. The original herd, put together 55 years ago, were all registered Herefords. Thirty years ago, the families decided to add registered Angus to the operation. “They complement each other so well we thought it was the right thing to do,” Craig explained. “It was presented to us by a neighbor who had an Angus herd and it has worked out well.”
The cattle herds are managed in three different yet complementary ways. The Berans maintain 300 registered Hereford momma cows, 300 registered Angus momma cows, and 100 commercial cows. The commercial herd is composed of cows that have been moved out of one of the registered herds due to performance or age. The ranch’s Hereford genetics largely feature Line 1 bloodlines from Holden Herefords and Cooper Herefords. The Angus genetics stem from Schaff Angus Valley and Sitz Angus bloodlines. The Berans choose to utilize Line 1 genetics in their Hereford herd. They state the Line 1 genetics bring consistency to their breeding practices and adds performance to their genetic lines.
below The B&D Herefords and Angus crew. (l-r) Matt Beran, Gerald Beran, Jr., Vince Dolechek, Craig Beran, Terry (Tex) Beran, and Kevin Beran.
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PRODUCING F1 GENETICS The Hereford cows in the commercial herd are crossed with Angus bulls and the Angus cows in the commercial herd are crossed with Hereford bulls. The result is F1 calves, typically black baldies. “You get the good from both breeds. They are some of the best females I have ever seen,” Craig said. The Beran brothers grow out the heifer calves, breed them to Angus bulls, calve them out, and sell the pairs at one of their production sales. All the F1 bull calves are steered and sold. “When you hang the steers on the rail they very rarely miss Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) or Certified Angus Beef (CAB) qualifying. They pretty much all qualify for it, so the end product works really great that way too on those,” Craig added. The Berans appreciate the maternal characteristics of the F1 firstcalf heifers. “I don’t know the last time we have pulled a calf on a F1 heifer,” Craig stated. The Berans attribute part of the F1s’ calving ease success to the philosophy of using bulls they have raised through line breeding and comprehensive evaluation.
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Additionally, the natural maternal soundness of the F1 first-calf heifers positions them for fewer calving issues. “They have a bigger pelvic area as a rule, and they can have a bigger calf if need be. If the bull that you use isn’t quite what you thought it would be, they can still have it,” Craig said.
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Many of the registered females are bred via AI to ensure they are producing elite genetics. The Hereford females are bred via AI less than the Angus females. The ranch utilizes its battery of herd sires for many of the Hereford females. “We buy bulls from the right place and keep bulls that we are able to raise. After more than 50 years, we feel the ones we are able to raise are definitely good enough to work in any herd. So, we don’t feel that we need to AI all of them,” Craig explained. The heifer calves born in the registered herds are typically retained for replacements. The top bull calves are raised and sold at one of the ranch’s production sales. B&D Herefords and Angus works to provide its customers with high-quality herd sires for their operations. The bulls are all sold at 18 months of age.
COMMITMENT TO GENETIC ADVANCEMENT The ranch has set a goal to DNA test its entire cow herd over the next few years. Additionally, the Berans plan to run 50K genomics tests on many of their bulls. The brothers are taking on this task to ensure their customers have the most accurate genetic information possible. “We felt the more it is done, the more accurate it will be,” Craig stated. “And customers can rely on the EPDs that we are presenting them more than without it. We thought it gave it some validity.” Each year the Berans implant around 80 embryos. They use embryo transplant (ET) in the hopes of getting females with excellent genetics for raising bulls in the future. The ET work also allows the ranch to produce more calves from its top-producing cows.
PRODUCTION SALES The ranch holds two production sales each year. The Season Opener in March and the Fall Classic in November. The sale names reflect the family’s love and connection to baseball. Gerald Beran and his brothers played semi-pro baseball. “We grew up bleeding baseball, so that is where that came from,” Craig chuckled. The Season Opener is going on its 36th anniversary. This year’s sale, on March 22, 2022, will feature 50 Hereford bulls, 60 Angus bulls, and several cow/calf pair lots.
DEDICATED TO LONGEVITY The Beran brothers attribute much of their success to their dedication to their customers, the cattle industry, and to their family business. “It’s a family operation and the third generation is back. We are going to be here. We have been raising registered cattle over 50 years and we have no intention of dispersing,” Craig concluded. learn more bdherefords.com
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17th Annual Focus on Quality Sale
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 1:00 PM AT THE RANCH l
SELLING: 60 Black Angus Yearling Bulls 25 Black Angus Yearling Heifers 5 Bred Cows
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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 collisonembryo.com
FETAL PROGRAMMING AND INSIGHTS INTO EPIGENOMICS W
hat is fetal programming? The last several years I’ve given a lot of thought to this subject. I think most of us who raise cattle give a fair amount of thought to this subject whether we realize it or not. In a nutshell, it is giving the developing fetus everything it needs to become the best version it can be, given the genes it possesses. Most fetal programming information focuses on nutrition given to the cow at the time of gestation. If the nutrition to the pregnant cow is right, the results are a calf that will have optimal performance, carcass traits, fertility, and longevity. Fetal programming is part of a larger concept called epigenomics. The concept of epigenomics came about after the genome was mapped out. At that time there were many things with genetics that
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could not be explained by the genes alone. The answer to these unexplained issues was epigenomics.
The main points I try to consider when thinking about epigenomics are as follows:
Epigenomics are the switches that turn genes on and off. The concept of epigenomics adds a whole other layer of complexity to genetics.
1) If using the 80:20 rule, I would consider nutrition to have 80 percent of the influence over epigenomics. This means having high-quality protein available in the ration along with energy to provide maintenance and growth. Having the proper levels of vitamins and minerals available in their diet to keep the animals’ immunity and metabolism at optimal levels. I really emphasize vitamin A and trace minerals such as copper, zinc, and selenium in the bovine diet for optimum health and to positively influence epigenomics.
To make it simple, things in the environment that are positive will affect epigenomics in a positive way, such as good nutrition, a clean environment, freedom from disease, exercise, and lack of stress. The result is that more good genes will be turned on and detrimental genes will be suppressed. On the other hand, animals that are subjected to poor nutrition, disease, poor sanitation, toxins, and stress probably will have their epigenome affected in a negative way. The result would be the suppression of good genes.
2) Epigenomics will probably be influenced the most at a young age and less as the animal grows older. This is where the concept of fetal programming comes into play. By targeting the developing fetus, we can provide the optimal nutrition to the fetus through the cow’s diet. This results in calves that will go on to be better replacement heifers with higher fertility and increased longevity in the herd.
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3) Epigenomics can be passed down to the next generation or more. If an animal’s epigenomics are affected in a negative way, they probably are not good candidates for herd replacements. If a heifer is stunted from poor nutrition or sickness, her epigenomics will probably be affected in a negative way and these negative epigenomics can be passed down for one or two generations before they are corrected by good environmental influences. If we have the most influ4) ence on epigenomics at a young age, there is really no good time to just get by on nutrition on a gestating cow. Every day counts for the developing fetus to give it the best chance to express its genetic potential. 5) When we talk about a trait being 65 percent heritable, such as muscle and skeletal design, this
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means the actual genes have 65 percent of the influence over a trait. The other 35 percent of the trait comes from the environmental influences and epigenomics plays a role in this 35 percent. So, a trait that is 10 percent heritable, such as reproduction, has more opportunity to be influenced by environment and epigenomic factors. 6) A herd that has had longterm issues with poor nutrition or disease, is probably going to take time to correct negative epigenomic issues. Some of these issues can be corrected with better nutrition and disease control, but may take several years to make a difference. Also, producers may need to add a higher percentage of replacement females to the herd each year that had the benefits of better nutrition and improved epigenomics.
7) Exercise positively influences epigenomics. Cows that are running out on stalk fields or pasture always look better and fresher than cows that are left in lots. Epigenomics explain why some animals reach their genetic potential better than others. It’s why your mother tells you to eat your vegetables and get enough sleep. Basically, any nutrition or husbandry practices that make the cattle look or do better are probably contributing to enhanced epigenomics. The earlier you target an animal, the greater the long-term impact we can make and obtain the best returns on our genetic investments. 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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2022 BULLS FOR SALE by private treaty - VIEW BULLS ONLINE OR AT THE RANCH IN MUSSELLSHELL, MONTANA -
Bar Star
DOB: 3/15/2021 CED
BW
-0.5 2.7
E
WW
YW
58
96
MILK M+G FAT
20
HOMO POLLED REA MARB CHB
50 0.017 0.36 0.35 150
ERNST POWER BROKER 115E
DOB: 2/14/2021 CED
REG: 44290115
BW
12.9 0.4
WW
64
REG: 44292543 YW
98
MILK M+G FAT
30
HOMO POLLED REA MARB CHB
62 0.017 0.31 0.33 140
Bar Star
Bar Star
BAR STAR BIG CITY 1152 CATTLE
BAR STAR TRUSTED 1122 CATTLE
BAR STAR BELIEF 1143 ET CATTLE
DOB: 3/8/2021 CED
5.8
BW
1.1
E
WW
61
YW
95
MILK M+G FAT
29
HETERO REA MARB CHB
60 0.097 0.52 0.28 125
ERNST PROMINENT 105E
DOB: 2/19/2021 CED
REG: 44292543
BW
-2.1 4.5
WW
66
REG: 44292747 YW
104
MILK M+G FAT
32
HOMO POLLED REA MARB CHB
65 -0.003 0.57 0.02 126
DOB: 2/23/2021 CED
9.5
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BW
1.2
WW
52
7.6
YW
85
MILK M+G FAT
26
DEHORNED REA MARB CHB
52 -0.053 0.49 0.36 152
ERNST POWER BROKER 117E
DOB: 2/13/2021 CED
REG: 44277538
BW
0.6
WW
66
REG: 44292546 YW
104
MILK M+G FAT
27
HOMO POLLED REA MARB CHB
60 0.047 0.51 0.24 142
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Bar Star
Chad and Stephanie Murnin Family Marshall and Barbara Ernst Family Musselshell, Montana Windsor, Colorado Chad: 406-399-7811 | Stephanie: 406-399-7815 | Marshall: 970-381-6316 | Kevin: 970-218-7140
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CHESTNUT REDEMPTION Redemption stamps his calves with incredible design & performance and is one to use to creat valuable, outcross, excellent patterned cattle. High Ridge Farms, NC, purchased Redemption as the high seller in Chestnut’s 2019 sale. CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 9 .6 90 168 .48 .76 286 30% 35% 1% 1% 25% 10%
Redemption had progeny in the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion Pen of Bulls and Res Champion Heifer Pen!
2021 Chestnut Angus $70,000 High Seller to TK Angus, NE
2021 BHSS $19,500 High Seller for Chestnut Angus
2021 Chestnut Angus Cattlemen’s Congress Res. Champ Pen - member by Synergy
KR Synergy at K bar D, OR
KR SYNERGY Synergy has become an extremely popular calving ease sire who improves look and build! Thanks to those who’ve stated their Synergy daughters are some of the best replacement females they kept back last season! 2021 Krebs Ranch Bull Sale feature by Synergy
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 14 -2 62 110 .34 .26 210 2% 2% 35% 35%
KCF BENNETT SUMMATION
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 14 -.1 99 178 .92 1.05 305 4% 25% 1% 1% 15% 3% 2%
BUSHS CRUISE CONTROL
DAMERON VIROQUA
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 10 .8 80 152 1.18 .76 313 20% 10% 2% 5% 30% 2%
GAF PLAYBALL
2021 BUSH HIGH SELLER
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 4 2. 3 93 168 .51 .79 290 1% 1% 20% 4%
FELT PERSERVERENCE
Exciting calving ease making winners!
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Calving Ease PB Maine
KR MOJO
HOOVER NOTARY
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 10 .6 84 150 .27 .64 274 25% 4% 2% 15%
SCHILLING STUNNER
BEST SPREAD & HIGH MB!
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 8 1.2 98 169 1.7 .78 343 1% 1% 1% 25% 1%
KDJ DAKOTA OUTLAW
Exciting performance sire with look!
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
Exciting Gronc son - PB Maine
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 2 2.1 84 148 0.73 .85 305 2% 2% 25% 15% 2%
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 1 3.1 75 131 1.09 0.65 282 10% 10% 10% 10%
WHF DOUBLE UP
Double Down x Summer Res. Champ Cattlemen’s Congress!
THF, PHAF, DSF
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 10 .9 106 187 .29 1.16 325 20% 1% 1% 2% 1%
RAML OPTICS
2020 NWSS SALE FEATURE
DO WHATS RIGHT
CAR DON ANNUITY
MUSGRAVE REDEMPTION
2020 MUSGRAVE HIGH SELLER
2021 RAML HIGH SELLER
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 13 -.6 82 142 .47 .90 258 10% 15% 2% 3% 10% 20%
VCR CONVOY
CED BW WW YW MB RE $C 11 -.8 72 121 .73 .77 251 15% 15% 10% 20% 30% 20% 25%
RAMSEY SHOWTIME COMPASS
Super calving ease with style!
FSF PERFECTION
Hottest Shorthorn Sire!
BLUE COLLAR BOY
Blue Roan from Kastel’s
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UPCOMING SALE: APRIL 30, 2022 OFFERING: 40+ Bulls and 100+ Select Females, Donor Prospects, & Spring Pairs
OFFERING PROGENY FROM THESE SIRES:
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WALL STREET SIGNAL
FF RITO ROYAL
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Rock Solid Genetics Since 1992
Production Sale at the Ranch Stockport, Iowa
March 13, 2022 Sale listed on
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ZWT
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Calving Ease Sire • Intervention was the top-selling bull in the 2018 ZWT Production Sale going to Reisig Cattle, Buford Ranches, Upchurch Angus, Upchurch Brothers, and Pat Southworth. • He is an attractive outlined bull with a square hip and chiseled front that passes on ‘the look’ to his offspring. He sired the top two performing bulls in the 2019 fall-born calf crop at ZWT. • His dam is the world-renowned Final Answer daughter, EA Rose 918, making him a maternal brother to ZWT Infusion F182. • Intervention saw heavy natural service at ZWT in the summer of 2021 and we are excited about the number of calves we will have in 2022. Reports from several of the partners have been very promising. • Use this bull to sire a very distinct look backed by a tremendous cow family! Owned by: Reisig Cattle, Buford Ranches, Upchurch Angus, Upchurch Brother, Pat Southworth, ZWT Ranch
SEMEN: $25
CERT: $35
DOB: 05/03/17
REG: 18987241
S A V INTERNATIONAL 2020 S A V IMPACT 5595 S A V EMBLYNETTE 3301 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 E A ROSE 918 E A ROSE 738 CED 8
BW 1.1
WW 54 YW 93
Proof of progeny
Reisig DAVE’S Legacy 053 // Reg. 20059219
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Upchurch Lucy 530 // Reg. 20009996
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ZWT Impressive 9534 // Reg. 19837705
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I learned cooking basics in 4-H and from my mother, and by the seat of my pants since then! I learned a lot just watching other ranch wives and good cooks and “borrowing” recipes from them. I like to try new recipes occasionally and if they aren’t received well, we go onto the next one. I’m very fortunate to have a daughter and daughter-in-law who are excellent cooks. A lot of our big ranch meals or holiday meals are a collaboration by the three of us.
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What is your favorite thing to make?
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Definitely my favorite thing to make is a grilled home-raised Certified Angus Beef rib steak. I like to use a seasoning on the steak and let it sit for a half hour or so, before putting it on the grill or broiler pan. My favorite seasoning is Jim Baldridge’s Secret Seasoning which I’ve used for years. It’s about impossible to screw up a good steak (unless you overcook it) and with a potato and a salad, you look like a star in the kitchen!
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Definitely clean-up! Also, cleaning mountain oysters!
Tell us about yourself.
Cowboy approved recipes used by our favorite country cooks.
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Myself along with my son, Adam, his wife Jenessa, and daughter Jessica own and continue to operate A&B Cattle and actively manage the day-to-day activities at the ranch. My husband Arlen and I, established A&B Cattle in 1990, with a foundation herd of cows developed from the original Sawyer family herd in South Dakota and other females produced during Arlen’s career in the cattle industry. Through the years, Arlen made a positive on the mark on the Angus breed with his innovative on-theranch embryo transplant work, creation of the Profitmaker bull program, service as a board member for the American Angus Association, Angus Genetics, Inc., and Angus Foundation, Inc. In addition, he judged many regional and national cattle shows. Arlen passed away on September 10, 2019. Few changes have been made in the cow herd management and the conditioning of bulls for the annual bull sale. We continue to run both a spring calving and fall calving herd of registered Angus cows, totaling over 800 momma cows. March 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
Annual Bull Sale: April 7, 2022 - at the ranch near Bassett, Neb. Selling 150 yearling and fall coming two-year-old bulls; plus, new this year 10 elite Angus heifers and another 40 front end commercial Angus heifers.
JUDY’S ROAST BEEF Becky Sawyer
3 to 5 lb. beef roast, thawed and 1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix 1 can beef broth best at room temperature 1 pkg. Au Jus dry mix Whisk Au Jus mix, Italian dressing mix and beef broth together and pour evenly over the roast in a Crockpot. Set the Crockpot on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
CROCKPOT PIZZA Becky Sawyer
1 – 12 oz. pkg. wide egg noodles 1 ½ lbs. ground beef ¼ c. chopped onion 1 – 28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce 1 – 4 ½ oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional) 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning 1 – 3 ½ oz. pkg. sliced pepperoni, slice halves 3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 3 c. shredded cheddar cheese Cook noodles according to package directions. Cook beef and onions until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian season. Drain noodles. Spread 1/3 of the meat mixture in a 5 qt. slow cooker coated with non-stick cooking spray or a Crockpot liner. Cover with 1/3 of noodles and then pepperoni. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Cover and cook 3 to 4 hours on low or until heated through and cheese is melted. This is a recipe that I tried one day and it immediately became a big hit especially among the younger crowd that had just come in from branding. It’s been a keeper recipe since then!
This is an easy roast beef recipe that is always good. I’m a fan of Crockpots, especially on busy days when we all have to be out helping work cattle. This recipe came from a good friend, a busy ranch wife who also worked in town. You can take the liquid with the roast and make an awesome gravy or I usually put plenty of potatoes, carrots, celery and onions in the pot with the roast, so we have a complete meal ready when we come in to eat.
Cows are managed very much like other Sandhills operations with cows grazing native grass pastures without supplementation and wintering on nearby cornstalks. The operation has an aggressive AI program and starts calving in late January with spring calvers and mid-August with fall calvers. We maintain a stringent culling program with all cows based on the weaning performance of each calf. We also have a rigid culling program with the bulls, retaining ownership on steer calves that are fed out locally with carcass information identified on each individual. The guarantee on all bulls sold, either privately or through the sale, remains the same as established by Arlen. A customer’s success is of utmost importance to our family. Few changes have been made in the operation since 2019, our desire continues to do better every day with customer service, nutrition and genetic progress.
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SALE DAY BRICKLE BARS Becky Saw yer
1 yellow cake mix 1 / c. butter, melted 3 1 egg beaten 1 can sweetened condensed milk
6 oz. pkg. brickle chips or English toffee bits ½ c. walnuts
Mix together cake mix, butter and beat en egg. Press firmly in a 10 ½ x 15 ½ inch jelly roll pan that has been spra yed with a cook ing oil (such as Pam). Spread 1 can sweetened condense d milk on cake mix and sprinkle a 6 oz. pkg of brick le chips or English toffee bits and ½ cup chopped walnuts over the condensed milk. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. You can use a chocolate cake mix as well.
This is a quick go to bar recipe that ever yone enjoys. I first made these for our bull sale lunches year s ago, hence the name . The younger women in my life have renamed these “Get a Man Bars!”
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DAVE AND ROSE BECKER
Quality Genetics You Can Count On
38763 Rutabaga Road Askov MN 55704 Dave’s Cell 320.216.5029 Home 320.838.3162 Brian & Rebecca Becker 320.630.3399 beckersangus@frontiernet.net
1st Annual
Production Bull and Female Sale
Sunday 1:00 pm
MARCH 13, 2022
Our 2021 calves are sired by
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and more Selling Open Females and Cow Calf Pairs
Sitz Accomplishment • LT Converse • Connelly Emerald • E&B Plus One Musgrave Colossal • Musgrave 316 • Beckers Stunner • Beckers Sky High
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Sold in the 2021 Bull Sale.
Sold in the 2021 Bull Sale.
His calves sell. He sold in the 2019 sale.
Full sibs sell.
Paternal sibs sell.
Sold in the 2019 Bull Sale
Ch Fall Heifer Calf, 2019 IA State Fair Open
Ch Spring Heifer Calf, 2019 IA State Fair Open
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Time Tested Real World Genetics Bull and Female Sale
Vol. I
Saturday March 19th • 5:00 P.M. To be conducted at the Humeston Livestock Exchange 45 tested Simmental, Red Angus & Hereford Influence Bulls will sell. All bulls have been on a 90 day test at Werners. Data will be made available.
Purebred, Legendary & Proven Half blood, Biggest bodied Pedigree. bull in sale.
Halfblood Baldy with Power and Style
Athletic with Style, High Quality Herd Bull Prospect.
Balanced Package with Good Halfblood Combo Bull, Styled Numbers, Mat Well Excepted. Top, Out of Proven Doner.
Halfblood, Beef Bull, Donor Quality Dam
PB, Breed Changer, Checks All Boxes, Outcross Genetics
Also Selling: Red Necked, Red to the Ground, Beef Bull, Herd Changer for Performance, Smooth Fronted, (50) Fancy Bred Heifers to Scurred, Balanced Package with Purebred or Commercial Big Footed, Sound. Cattlemen. start calving early spring Goggle Eye Schedule of Activities backed by the same genetics and bred to preform for 12:00/Noon: Special cow sale at Humeston Livestock Exchange the most discriminative 4:00 p.m. Social cattlemen. 5:00 p.m. Time Tested Real World Genetics Bull & Female Sale
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MarkMarch the19,date 2022 Saturday • 1 PM
Green City Livestock Market • Green City, MO
SELLING 103 OF THE BEST BULLS EVER PRODUCED AT BRINKLEY ANGUS RANCH
64 Age-Advantaged 18- to 21-month-old Bulls • 39 Exciting Spring Yearling Bulls 5 Special Female Features • 40 Bred Fall Yearling Females • 100 Young Commercial Pairs Selling Buyer’s Choice of Spring 2022 full sisters to the $140,000 two-thirds interest recordsetting B A R Dynamic after genomic testing.
B A R Dynamic
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B A R Rita 7706-N68 Selling buyer’s choice of fall embryo daughters of the $300,000 B A R Rita 7706-N68 by the rare and valuable sires Connealy Clarity and Woodhill Relevance.
B A R Rita 0769-5635 Lot 110
Selling a fall embryo heifer by Connealy Clarity and a bred fall yearling by Deer Valley Unique from B A R Rita 7253-1682, a powerful sister to 22 bulls sold in past Brinkley sales that have commanded an average price of $9,784.
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Selling buyer’s choice of two flush sisters to the dam of the $140,000 B A R Dynamic 19030344 including the female B A R Blackcap 7216-B0048 - Lot 106 A whose 2021 son had an adjusted %IMF of 9.98% to surpass his contemporaries by more than 2.00%. 18919987
B A R Blackcap 7251-B0048 - Lot 106 B
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B A R Ever Entense 0857 Lot 117
B A R Elite 0839-8361 Lot 121
Selling two powerful bred fall yearling daughters of Growth Fund headlined by this sale feature with a %IMF ratio of 118.
Selling three daughters of SydGen KCF Gavel headlined by this top performer with a BW of 78 lbs, Adj WW of 812 lbs, ratio: 120, Adj YW of 1,102 lbs, ratio: 118, Adj %IMF of 6.44%, ratio: 117 and Adj URE: 13.6 square inches, ratio: 112.
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The Growth Fund maternal brother to the dam of the $140,000 B A R Dynamic by Growth Fund he is the No. 1 bull for Adj YW, No. 3 Adj WW and Number 4 for Adj URE – maternal sisters sell by Xceptional and Enhance.
No. 1 for Adj %IMF with at 9.98%, more than 2% higher than the next best spring yearling, this son of Connealy Upscale is a natural son of the featured buyer’s choice 7216 donor and a flush sister to the dam of the high %IMF $140,000 two-thirds interest record-setter B A R Dynamic.
B A R Ruby of Tiffany 0913 Lot 129 B A R Growth Fund 0737-71122 Lot 1 B A R Upscale 1375-814X - Lot 72
A bred fall yearling daughter of Niagara from a double-bred Ruby of Tiffany dam with a BW of wt: 77 lbs. Adj WW of 756 lbs, ratio: 111, Adj YW of 1,052 lbs, ratio: 112, Adj %IMF of 5.88%, ratio: 107, Adj URE: 12.9 square inches, ratio: 107.
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Sauk Valley Angus LLEY ANGUS BULL & FEMALE SAUK VA Held at the ranch south of Rock Falls, Illinois
He Sells! SVA YArd BAr 1011
He Sells! SVA lincoln 1026
Reg. 20189917 | Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D | Dam: SVA Forever Lady 6308 CED +7
BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +1.2 +75 +136 +31 +.53 +.97 +67
$W $B $C +83 +172 +290
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Reg. 20189921 | Sire: SVA Reagan 8304 | Dam: SVA Isla 4003 CED +6
BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +2.2 +77 +138 +21 +.39 +.73 +38
$W $B $C +69 +155 +239
70 Hand Select Lots Sell! 50 Service Age BullS & 20 FemAleS
Featured Sires:
SVA Reagan 8304 • Sitz Stellar 726D GAR Home Town • SS Enforcer E812 S A V Renown • MAR Innovation 251
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He Sells! SVA grizzlY roSe 1038 Reg. 20189922 | Sire: SVA Black Granite 7009 | Dam: SVA Pride 4040 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +11 +1.9 +66 +112 +24 -.07 +.62 +55
$W $B $C +69 +115 +204
Ben Sandrock .... (815) 499-2271 Jay King ............................... (815) 535-1990 Matt Sandrock .................... (815) 499-2272 Gary Sandrock .................... (815) 535-1958
For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089. Phone 816/532-0811. Fax 816/532-0851. Email: angushall@angushall.com * www.angushall.com
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Sale Barn Barn Study Study Sale
A review of the 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
MARKET COLD WEATHER BUTCONDITIONS HOT CATTLE MARKET GOING INTO SPRING A I
s I wrote this article, we have received our first snowstorm of the well that’s winter can and almost my foursmell little it, ones could myself, spring notwhat wait Itotell throw on their snowis just around the corner! While it has been pants and go play in the white stuff! a mild winter for most, in northeast Me on the other hand, not so excithave had our shareand of cold edIowa aboutwe leaving the warmth and snow and are anxiously waiting comfort of my office. It is because forare warmer temperatures green they looking forward to and joy and grass. fun and I am dreading frozen waters and/or sickhave cattle. Either way, What we been seeing in itthe is safe say been that winter is upon us!for barnstohas very optimistic us producers. have finally seen Now to look atWe some of the cash fat cattle creep up into the 40’s market reports that we have been and there have even been some seeing in the barns. The fat cattle extremehas tops at aon few barns thatfor have market been a hot streak hit $1.50. All indications are that several weeks, until this past week, we are sitting for a pretty good when we experienced a slight dip ride over the year so, with in here the market. Wenext have seenorsome tighter cattle supply numbers highs in the mid to high forties, butand the have higher inputs producers these been some most extremes. will market at a reasonable Most cash cattle in the countryweight.
haveThe beenfeed trading forty level or did cowatmarket finally slightly higher past couple of last pick up somethe traction over the weeks. I expect therefed tocows be a few month with some bringing bumps the road, but I expect in theinmid 80’s. Leaner cows were
this fat cattle deal to continue an percent more cows slaughtered than upward trend going into the new last year, making for a fairly good back cwt. How Bullshigh havewebeen supply opportunities. I amthisseeing year and$15-20 into spring. of cows. Once slows some as well, with down, running cows than bring canbringing go, that solid is the prices million-dollar which age will more likelyfrom some bringing $1.00. I think there $1,000 to $1,500, these girls have a question! be into next year, look for the feed is a short window to market fed cow chance to raise a calf for more and bull market to take off than The cattle market cowshigher beforefatproducers startisdump- with what paid have also the you same firefor as them. the fatIcattle driving a higher price the their feederfall seen ing open/cull cows for from some young cows and heifers cattle well,that even with theba- market. herdmarket and/orascows lost their bring in the $2,000 to $2,500 range, higher inputs. We have The market bies feedstuff from spring calving. so itbreeding is more stock of a story of has the right seen some front end big strings been up and down as well. Replace and the right time. Seedstock The feederbringing marketwell continues of 800 pounds into to cently, heardbeen of some 3-year-old salesI have excellent with sevon and fire. some It doesn’t matter what commercial thestay sixties 600-pound pairs bringing the high eral bull sales having record setting weight, it is into hardthe to find cattle that $2,000 and then I look around and cattle bringing seventies sales. intoOnce blackagain on the finishing andproject eighties. these are can buy all the running age cows side. The general rule is that feeder I want I for would alsoto like to Ifnote some extreme tops. We have been $1,200 $1,500. you that cattle follow the price of corn, both Dusty Horton has taken over trying to fill up our own lots as fast are looking to expand, I think as the upnot which manager at our barnsome in Humeston. as continue possible, to as go I am sure means the we now is the time to buy of the will have a lot of money tied into Dusty will do a terrific and if feeder cattle are going to get any reasonably priced cows, as Ijob think one of these animals by the time you need anything feel free cheaper. We have been able to find with increased cow slaughter weto get they are finished. I would think touchtowith at 641-895-5805. cattle at cheaper prices than that areingoing be inhim a short cattle supfeeder prices continue to be solid Hope we all get through the rest of and so when we do projects they ply over the next couple of years. unless there is a huge jump in the winter without any major issues; are in the black. Wishing everyone a Merry corn market. and we can get some warmer temThe cull cow and bull market has Christmas a Happy Newespecially Year! peraturesand and moisture, There continues some lagged the fat market,toasbe from all buys for our friends out West by the next on some there. If you reports therecows haveout been around six are looking to expand there are some time I talk to you!
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 GRAY’S ANGUS RANCH NAMED 2021 NEBRASKA ANGUS PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Gray’s Angus Ranch of Harrison is the 2021 Nebraska Angus Producer of the Year. Raising registered Angus is a family tradition for the Gray’s. Rod’s great-great grandfather, Starr Fuller, had American Aberdeen Angus registries from Toledo, Iowa, dating 1898. Harry Gray, Rod’s grandpa purchased Angus cows from his wife’s father, Art Fuller, and held public auctions of “Richly Bred Angus Cattle” in the 1940’s. Wayne Gray, Rod’s dad, built the Angus cow herd to 400 registered females and sold bulls private treaty. At the age of 15, Rod purchased his first bull from the “Champion Pen of 3” at Denver, a son of Ankonian President. He grew up active in the Iowa Junior Angus Association, serving as president. He showed the family’s own Angus breeding stock in 4-H, progress shows, state fair, and at the National Western Stock Show. Rod and Laura moved to Nebraska in 1983 and have raised their family in the Angus business. Their children were active in the Nebraska Junior Angus Association. Their daughter, Naomi, was Nebraska Angus Queen and finalist for Miss American Angus. They showed at AKSARBEN, junior nationals, progress shows, and at 4-H events. Rod served on the NAA Directors and was 1993 President. He served on the NE Beef Check-Off Board for eight years and traveled to Central and South America with U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). In 1997, the family moved west to the Wyoming border southwest of Harrison. They hosted the Nebraska Junior Angus Show at Ft. Robinson, as well as a couple Nebraska 88
Angus Tours. They have exhibited at Husker Harvest Days and at the Nebraska and Wyoming state Fairs, the NILE, Denver, WJLS, and BHSS. Today, living on the ranch and doing daily management are sons, Heath and Garret, along with Rod and Laura. The ranch has pivots for raising alfalfa and corn silage for winter feed. At an altitude of 4600 to 5000 feet, the growing season is about 90 days. Colt and Riyatta, along with daughter Keirra, are close by on Wyoming property and regularly help out. Levi, Sarah and kids, Cooper and Kendall, take in Gray’s pairs for the summer on their ground in White River Country. Naomi and Jeff Pelster and their family, Chisum, Ruger, Linnea, Canton, and Kimberlynn ranch north of Harrison on Coffee War Bonnet Ranch. They have Gray’s Angus bloodlines in their cow herd and have a yearling operation. Grandpa Rod has started the seventh generation showing Angus breeding stock and Chisum had champion Angus bull at the WJLS in Rapid City this fall. They all take this Angus cattle business seriously and help out big time with the spring bull sale, branding, and ranch work. This time of year, the Grays are sorting through the 400-plus bull calves, picking out the top third to keep for sale as bulls. Careful selection for a “complete package” including dam production, performance, profitable EPDs, and soundness being closely monitored. Later born calves are held over for buyers wanting twoyear-old bulls. The bulls are developed at the ranch on a sensible, low concentrate diet with ample room to exercise. Heifer calves are also wintered at the ranch, synchronized and bred via AI before trailing to grass for
the summer. Calving usually starts the first of February with AI and ET calves. All the pairs leave the main ranch for the growing season. They have several environments for the herd and the cows get a variety of challenges from year to year. At White River and Deep Creek, south of Crawford, the terrain has very steep ravines and is covered with pine trees. Up at Provo, S.D., the pairs face sparse water, treeless and drought susceptible gumbo. Sioux County hard grass is great, also drought susceptible, a high plains, shortgrass prairie. With hardy Angus bloodlines tracing back to the original Gray cow herd, these females have been tried and proven to perform in various range conditions and terrains. The cows go to work, take care of themselves and their calves and rebreed to do it all over again next year. The steers are fed in a feedlot and consistently finish with an ADG over 4.5 pounds per day, carcasses grade 95 percent choice and higher, 57 percent CAB, and Prime. The Grays are all about providing good, quality beef for consumers and profitability for their customers. They will be hosting their 27th annual, 2nd Century Performance Bull Sale at the ranch the 3rd Saturday in March. The family has all been a big part of the success of the operation, from their ancestors and extended family to the kids and grandkids who are actively involved now. They are also very thankful to God for His blessings and favor. submitted by Gray’s Angus Ranch
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traight About the Stockman. I started raising Holstein calves when I was 12 years old and did that until I was 18 years old, at which time I purchased 12 registered Hereford cows. I built my herd up to 100 crossbred cows and owned a drywall business until 1980. The banker then convinced me to sell my farm, my beef cows and start milking cows. It took five years to figure out that there was no future for me in being a dairy farmer. I took a couple of years off from livestock and realized I did not like living in town. So, I started back up in the beef business by buying four registered Angus cows from Van Dyke Angus in 1989. I was hooked. Now we run 200 cows, mostly calving in July and August, with about 25 calving in late January. We do this so the grandkids have some show calves and we use the balance as recips. Our son Matt works for us part time and our two daughters help out as much as they can. Some day we hope to have some grandkids helping too!”
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Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you? Big Rok Polly 858 is probably the best cow that most people have never heard of. At least one-third of our herd will trace back to her as she lived to be 15 years old and flushed very well. She would be a great cow even today.”
The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business? Find one or two older, successful ranchers and listen to everything they say. If you are smart enough to do that maybe you can limit some of the mistakes they made. You cannot learn experience.”
What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? Easy, seeing the next calf crop born and then develop into cows that are better than their mother.”
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A conversation with everyday Stockmen,
Kevin and Denise Olson Big Rok Angus - Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Most used tool on your farm and how old is it? Describe your best or worst day. The best day on a ranch is when everything is going well during calving and the worst can be when everything is going wrong during calving. There is nothing worse than seeing all of your hard work lying there dead next to your best cow.”
There are two items that we use almost every day and I wouldn’t raise cattle without either one of them. We have a 2-yearold New Holland skid steer and a 15-year-old Ranger. We also have 4-wheelers, but the Ranger is used more than both of them combined.”
What is your least favorite job on the farm?
Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time?
I would have to say it’s getting ready for our annual sale; it’s a lot of work for about two hours.”
We love being at the lake with the whole family in the summer and in the gym watching games in the winter.”
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Annual Bull Sale March 12, 2022 At the ranch, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Your go-to sorting apparatus? I carry a 5-foot sorting stick, it works to sort cattle and as a poor man’s walking stick.” learn more bigrokangus.com
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