Jeff & Kristin Stagemeyer
308.340.6152
Bobbi Hartwig & Shane Simonson
217.306.6137
Deryl Riley
308.962.6975
Welcome to the 2025 March Edition!
Since we last talked 60 days ago, the beef business has remained in unchartered territory, to the extent that optimism now is creating skepticism if we can sustain such momentum. Ultimately that is the lingering question in the back of everyone’s mind. Cowherd expansion is limited in the near term, beef demand by consumers remains strong amongst protein choices even at higher price levels and the sentiment among most Americans is that we are going to be better off than we were the past four years. Momentum for our product looks positive but with cautious optimism. Now is not the time to cut corners on genetics, nutrition, animal health and marketing. For the cow-calf producer, now is the time to seize the opportunity to “make hay” and strategically improve your genetic opportunity within your herd, and you can do that at Powerline by adding value and quality without breaking the bank
We recognize in today’s seedstock world of endless choices; we can remain steadfast in the belief that our customers are provided with one of the largest selections of SimAngus bulls in the country focused on quality and packed with value. Experience a Powerline sale, that refrains from the circus environment, we acknowledge that your time is money. We avoid the sale consultant speeches on every lot describing each pedigree intimately like they “really” know that cow. Buy bulls from someone that actually buys progeny from the bulls they sell, and not just talk about how they’ll get you premiums for your bull investment.
Just as in the past, Powerline remains focused on cattle that are the “good kind” regardless of breed type. Our breeding programs have refrained from chasing numbers as sacrificing quality just to brag numbers doesn’t create the offering we want for our customers. We continue to believe in the benefits of crossbreeding and the undeniable heterosis it brings to “amp” up any herd and not change the integrity of what you want your cattle to be. We remain focused on bulls that sire conveniently born calves with size and vigor to get them through the toughest conditions. We expect consistent growth and performance to maximize weaned potential, and we continue to seek extended maturity and longevity for both feeding and replacement environments.
I’ve said in the past that we strive to make the beef industry stronger by bringing high quality genetics to the marketplace. We are founded in 40+years of sound breeding decisions and backed with years of data collection of DNA samples, feeding records, and PAP scoring. We confidently know Powerline Genetics Bulls are making a difference in the business!
We welcome you to evaluate our sales offering and reach out with any questions. Bobbi Hartwig and Deryl Riley are both focused on providing the guidance to help our customers and potential customers make genetic progress within their operations with Powerline Genetics. Thank you for considering Powerline Genetics. Each of you are why we love the business. We appreciate the continued support by our loyal customers and always welcome new conversations and the potential for new relationships.
On behalf of Powerline Genetics THANK YOU for your consideration,
Jeff Stagemeyer
Online Bidding
UNABALE TO JOIN US ON SALE DAY?
PURCHASE ORDERS
We understand that this is an extremely busy time of year for ranchers and cattlemen. If you are unable to attend the sale and would like to put an order together, we would be happy to work with you. Please call ahead of the sale so that we can discuss the bulls best suited for your operation. We guarantee your satisfaction.
ONLINE BIDDING
If you are unable to join us in Arapahoe on the 14th, online bidding will be provided by Superior Livestock Auction. Go to Bid. SuperiorLivestock.com for Superior’s online bidding platform. If you have not registered there before you will need to create an account if you wish to bid (there is no registration required just to watch the auction). Once you have created an account, request a buyer number and you will then be able to bid online with the largest and most trusted cattle marketing entity in North America. Superior’s platform allows you to see both the live stream of the auction AND the pre-recorded videos on one screen at the same time.
Becky Rennert: 903.563.9177
Videos are available through Superior and Powerline Genetics. bid.superiorlivestock.com
powerlinegenetics.com Scan for the sale listing.
Breeding Season Guarantee
All bulls have been scrotal measured, and fertility tested prior to the sale by Powerline Genetics’ veterinarian and sell with BSE documentation and are guaranteed breeders at time of sale. The guarantee becomes void if the bull suffers from an injury or disease after leaving Powerline’s possession or by the negligence or willful misconduct of the buyer. In the event that a bull fails a subsequent semen test after purchase and prior to turnout, it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact Powerline or a Powerline representative immediately so that the situation can be remedied. Powerline then has the right to re-test the bull. If at that time, it is determined that the bull is unable to breed cows, the seller at their discretion, will issue credit for another sale, or replace the animal with another of equal value in full settlement and satisfaction. In no event shall the seller bear the responsibility of more than the purchase price.
Mortality and Loss of Use Coverage
Powerline Genetics, LLC has insurance available for the first breeding season for all bulls sold on the March 14th Arapahoe Sale. The coverage will provide traditional full Mortality coverage for death from all natural and accidental causes from the date of purchase through August 31st, 2025. Additionally, Loss of Use coverage is for in the event that a bull is unable to naturally cover cows due to injury. Examples of such injuries include stifle, broken leg, or broken tool. All injuries must be diagnosed by a veterinarian and immediately reported to Powerline Genetics, LLC. A claim shall occur if after fourteen continuous days following the date of diagnosis and first report, the bull cannot be returned to natural service. Loss of Use Claims will be settled at 80% of the purchase price until July 15th, 2025 and 60% of the purchase price from July 16th, 2025 through August 31st, 2025. Mortality and Loss of Use coverage is 5% of the purchase price due at settlement on sale day.
Salvage, if any belongs to Powerline Genetics LLC. Injured bulls shall be returned to Powerline Genetics Bull Development Center or to a Powerline Genetics Marketing Representative before settlement will be made. It is the full responsibility of the buyer to maintain the salvage value of the bull until returned to Powerline. Failure to do so results in negligence and voids this policy. Applicable settlement will be made after any salvage value has been determined. Settlement can be check or credit towards another Powerline Genetics Sale.
ABSOLUTELY NO INSURANCE CLAIM WILL BE PAID WITHOUT A PAID PREMIUM AND A VETERINARIAN CERTIFICATE.
IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED THAT BULLS BEING LEFT AT THE YARD OR IN THE POSSESSION OF POWERLINE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SALE BE INSURED. POWERLINE DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY, MORTALITY, OR INFERTILITY ONCE THE BULL IS SOLD.
SALE DAY
Friday, March 14th
Lunch 11:00 am
Sale 1:00 pm CST
SALE LOCATION
Anderson Livestock 42350 RD 724
Arapahoe, NE 68922
POWERLINE GENETICS OFFICE LOCATION
P.O. Box 259
1700 N. Hwy 83
McCook, NE 69001
SALE DAY PHONES
Jeff Stagemeyer: 308.340.6152
Deryl Riley: 308.962.6975
Bobbi Hartwig: 217.306.6137
Shane Simonson: 308.546.7056
AUCTIONEER
Matt Lowery: 308.750.6119
RING STAFF
Chris Beutler: 402.380.8244
Jason Hansen: 402.649.0500
DIRECTIONS
From Arapahoe, go 1 mile North on Hwy 283 and turn West on Road 724. Sale site is 3/4 mile on the South side of the road.
From I-80 take the Lexington exit and head South for approximately 35 miles. Turn right onto Road 724 at the motocross sign and continue West for 3/4 of a mile.
TRAVEL TIME
Denver, CO - 4 hours
Omaha, NE - 3.5 hours
Salina, KS - 3 hours
Cheyenne, WY - 4.5 hours
ACCOMIDATIONS
Arapahoe: Shady Rest Motel - 308.962.5461
Cambridge: The Cobblestone Inn & Suites - 308.697.4466
McCook: Holiday Inn Express: 308.737.3005
Lexington: Holiday Inn Express: 308.324.9900
HEALTH
Bulls have been semen tested by Dr. Nate Hopkins of Beaver Valley Animal Hospital. Health papers can be made available for out of state purchases.
TERMS
Terms of the sale are cash or check made payable to Powerline Genetics, LLC immediately upon the conclusion of the sale and before animals will be removed.
RISK
Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as it is sold. Animals purchased are at the purchaser’s risk as to loss or injury and will be loaded according to purchaser’s direction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any changes of information other than in the catalog will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take precedence over printed material.
POSSESSION & SEMEN INTEREST
Powerline Genetics, LLC is selling full possession and 1/2 semen revenue sharing interest in all bulls.
LIABILITY
Owners and sale management assume no liability for any accidents that may occur to the animal after it is sold. All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Owners and sale management assume no liability for accidents.
DELIVERY & TRUCKING
All bulls selling for $4000 or more will be delivered free of charge to central points in Nebraska and adjoining states within 250 miles of Arapahoe. We provide nationwide delivery assistance guaranteeing delivery anywhere in the continental U.S. to central points for no more than $400/head maximum if PLG coordinates the trucking. For assistance in making transportation arrangements please contact Bobbi Hartwig. Bulls taken home on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS) will receive a $100 credit per lot.
FEED & CARE
We will keep bulls free of charge until April 1st. After April 1st, there will be a $5.00/head/day charge. Buyers responsible for receiving bulls no later than April 15th. We will do everything in our power to keep the cattle healthy, however, once sold, they become the property and risk of the buyer.
CATALOG AND VIDEOS
Bobbi Hartwig
PICTURES
Derek Vogt
BULLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN ARAPAHOE. PLEASE CALL DERYL OR BOBBI TO SET UP A TIME.
Understanding the Data
The cattle in this offering have been DNA sire verified, tested for coat color, and BVD tested. DNA was ran using the 100k panel to generate Genomically Enhanced EPDs. EPDs were pulled during the week of February 10th, 2025. Bulls that land in the top 35% of the breed for a given value or EPD have been highlighted in GREEN. Bulls were ultrasounded on January 31st, and those in the sale that scanned with a 3.0 or higher marbling score and a 14.0 inch or larger ribeye, have their values identified in GREEN as well. The diagram below indicates which traits to look at based on your end goals. We identify the amount of Simmental each bull possesses, and that value is a combination of registered and commerical Simmental when applicable. Embryo transfer bulls are identified in the birthweight portion of the Performance Data with an ET.
PLG 24-000
Homo Black Scrotal: 34 1/2
MATERNAL GRANDSIRE
DAM
MATERNAL GRANDDAM
Rancher Convenience Bulls Cow Maker Bulls Power Grid Bulls
Performance Data
CE - Calving Ease, percent of unassisted births when used on heifers
BW - Birth Weight
WW - Weaning Weight
YW - Yearling Weight
ADG - Average Daily Gain
Milk - Pounds of weaning weight due to milk
Docility - Temperament/Attitude
Breed Averages
Stay - Stayability, percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age
CW - Pounds of carcass weight
IMF - Marbling
REA - Ribeye Area
API - All Purpose Index
TI - Terminal Index (Performance)
TOP 10 BIRTHWEIGHT EPD BULLS
TOP 10 MARBLING BULLS
TOP 10 API BULLS
TOP 10 TI BULLS
Let’s
The Diligence Sons
The SimAngus Genetics
The
Performance Data
Rancher convenience out of a proven cow that has produced multiple bulls for the program including, Power Ball 228. Lots of maternal value coming from both sides of his pedigree.
Performance Data
Performance Data
The Kingpin Sons
The Right Design Sons
PLG RIGHT DESIGN 24-217
The Alpha Sons
Performance Data
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Goings
Rains
Jacobsen
Bolek
Grazers
Lienemann
Thieszen
Stinson
Flying F
Marintzer Windholz
Hanel
Thompson
Koetter
Conner
The Essential Sons
The SimAngus Genetics
The Turnpike Sons
The VIP Sons
Performance Data
Chico State Livestock Judging Team stopped by to
The Angus Sired Bulls
The Exclusive Sons
The Good Times Sons
The Man In Black Sons
PLG Man In Black 24-450
The Man In Black Sons
The Man In Black Sons
PLG MAN IN BLACK 24-460
The
Performance Data
Sons
The Justification Sons
The Program Sired Bulls
More Program Sired Bulls
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