December 2020 Brangus Journal

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SANTA ROSA RANCH Crockett and Navasota, Texas info@srrbrangus.com - 936.624.2333

And, certainly, the Lord our God has been with us during this unforgettable year. We offer prayers of gratefulness to our customers, families and friends. May 2021 bring all of us strength, courage and the wisdom that He is with us always!

“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.�

Joshua 1:9.

CON TACTS 8870 U.S. Highway 87E, San Antonio, Texas 78263 • P.O. Box 809, Adkins, Texas 78101 210-696-8231 • Fax 210-696-8718 • info@gobrangus.com • gobrangus.com IBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Chris Heptinstall 1st Vice President Allen Goode 2nd Vice President Vern Suhn Secretary/Treasurer Mike Weathers East Region Chris Heptinstall, Oneonta, Alabama cgstall@yahoo.com Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, Arkansas jjackson101@gmail.com Darrel Law, Lafayette, Tennessee cklaw@nctc.com Rob Singleton, Seville, Florida singletons2002@yahoo.com Texas Region Lee Alford, Caldwell, Texas alfordcattle@aol.com Mary Douglass, Seguin, Texas twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas allen@triocattle.com Mike Weathers, Columbus, Texas mikeweathers@msn.com West Region Troy Floyd, Roswell, New Mexico tfloyd@leaco.net Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma shiloh518@yahoo.com Greg Romans, Vale, Oregon romansbrangus@yahoo.com Vern Suhn, Eureka, Kansas vern@geneplusbrangus.com

IBBA STAFF Executive Vice President Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., dwilkes@gobrangus.com Controller Brian Sadvosky, bsadovsky@gobrangus.com Director of Registry Jessie England, jengland@gobrangus.com Director of Genomics and Research Macee Prause, mprause@gobrangus.com Director of Member Services & Marketing Lori Edwards, ledwards@gobrangus.com Product Manager Andrew Sicotte, Jr., asicotte@goregstr.com Office Manager and Registry Assistant Mandie Garza, mgarza@gobrangus.com BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS, INC. STAFF Advertising Sales, Melanie Fuller mfuller@gobrangus.com, 979-255-3343 Brangus Journal Publications, Inc. Editor Lighthouse & Co. Communications editor@gobrangus.com IJBBA DIRECTORS OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES Tyler and Jessica Dean tylerwdean@gmail.com, 405-867-1421 IBBA COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Awards Shiloh Hall, Okmulgee, Oklahoma Breed Improvement Mark Cowan, Detroit, Texas Commercial Marketing Finance Mike Weathers, Columbus, Texas International Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas Long Range Plan Tracy Holbert, College Station, Texas Membership Cheramie Viator, Tomball, Texas Promotion Joe Fuller, Willow City, Texas Show Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS AUXILIARY BOARD President Brenda Brull, Atchison, Kansas 1st Vice President Tina Gardner, China Spring, Texas 2nd Vice President Ginger Pritchard, McLoud, Oklahoma Secretary Mary Beth Farris, Tuscola, Texas Treasurer Janet Greuel, Brooks, Georgia Historian Jodi Jackson, Waco, Texas INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS FOUNDATION BOARD President Bill Davis, Concord, Arkansas Vice President Brandon Belt, Gatesville, Texas Secretary/Treasurer Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D. Allen Goode, Mabank, Texas Chris Heptinstall, Oneonta, Alabama Tracy Holbert, College Station, Texas Steve Densmore, Bryan, Texas INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR BRANGUS BOARD 2020-2021 IJBBA Board of Directors President Jacob Jones, Stillwater, Oklahoma Ex-Officio Kendra Brull, Atchison, Kansas Queen Casey Harper, Haines City, Florida Director Samuel Belt, Gatesville, Texas Director Lauren Burton, Atlanta, Texas Director April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas Director Payge Dupre, Kathleen, Florida Director Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas Director Brook Langford, Lawton,

Oklahoma Director Cassidy Eramo, Brandon, Florida Director Jaxon Allen, Haworth, Oklahoma

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FEATURED 16 TOP BULLS AND BREEDERS REPORTS From top Total Herd Reporting (THR) operations to the

most used A.I. sires, we take a look back on the breed’s highest reporters.

22 NATIONAL SHOW OF MERIT RESULTS

The National Show of Merit, held as a replacement in Fort Worth, Texas from the traditional show in Shreveport, Louisiana, boasts big numbers and great cattle in a junior and open show.

32 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS

The inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress, to be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in January 2021 will host the IBBA Annual Meeting, committee meetings, sales, and a junior, open, and pen cattle show.

38 IBBA SEEKING MEMBER AWARD NOMINATIONS

The association is seeking nominations to fill the Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, and Commercial Producer of the Year hall of fame.

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The International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA) announces its 2021 National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS) date and location.

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE IBBA FACTS IN A FLASH ASSOCIATION BRIEF EXECUTIVE CORNER SALE SUMMARIES REPRODUCTION REPORT CATTLEFAX TRENDS

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48 THROWBACK JOURNAL 49 FRIENDS WE WILL MISS 50 SERVICE DIRECTORY 51 STATE DIRECTORY 56 CALENDAR 57 ADVERTISER’S INDEX

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

OPTIMISM FOR OKLAHOMA CITY

by Chris Heptinstall, International Brangus Breeders Association president

This has been an awesome fall sale season thus far. I have enjoyed getting to see many of you at various ranches around the country. The demand for Brangus® genetics has been strong and steady at each event I have been able to attend. My hat’s off to the quality of seedstock presented by the members of the association. I know it is not an easy task to put on a production/bull sale.

A word on Regstr, as I have heard the question, “How do we plan to implement our new International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Long Range Plan, when we are not blocking and tackling Regstr?” Rest assured, changes are being made. Although some might be subtle, the staff is making huge strides toward the end goal. DNA has just gone live, and this is a huge step! DNA ordering can be done online rather than via email or paper, and DNA integration with the Regstr platform is complete. Thank you to the staff for your tireless efforts of making this organization the best breed association. Soon the rebuild of the software will be behind us, and we all look forward to that box being checked.

We are getting ready to host the annual meeting in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City this January 11-14, 2021. Committee chairmen have been

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asked to plan their agendas for this meeting, and I can say I am optimistic about the forward direction they’re taking. But first and foremost, the committees need membership buy in, attendance, and action. I would encourage each of you to come out to OKC and get involved with the governance of this great organization through service on a committee. I, for one, am really looking forward to this time of face-to-face meetings.

With the annual meeting approaching, it is time to get your recommendations in to the IBBA Awards Committee for Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, and Commercial Producer of the Year Awards. There is a distinguished list of past winners that have and continue to influence the industry. The past winners are revolutionary leaders that have made their mark in their respective fields; we know the next winners will follow suit. Please get your nominations in to Shiloh Hall by December 15, so we can add another round of distinguished people to our award winners.

From my family to yours, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Good luck getting your cattle bred and may your flushes be successful!

Don’t be afraid to go where the data takes you,

Christopher G. Heptinstall

DNA facts & in aEPD flash bi-annual report

25 New Senior Members

1,169,801 Animals in EPD Evaluation

20 New Junior Members

1,536,501 Animals with Performance data

1 New Associate Member

1,535,095 Animals with Complete Pedigree Information

1,627 New Female Registrations

36,011 Animals with GE-EPDs

1,100 New Bull Registrations

36,775 Animals with Genomic Profiles

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ASSOCIATION BRIEF

ASSOCIATION BRIEF

2021 SIRE DIRECTORY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1 Each year the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) publishes and distributes a semen directory for members to showcase their herd sires and market semen both domestically and internationally, including in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. The directory will be mailed to each IBBA member, and additional copies will be distributed at the Cattlemen’s Congress, Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, as well as at sales, field days, and other events.

All sires listed in the 2021 Sire Directory must be parent verified; to order a DNA test contact Macee Prause at mprause@gobrangus.com.

Members can purchase pages in the directory and provide information highlighting the bull’s exceptional qualities and/ or achievements. The cost is $350 for each bull included in the directory.

Bull information must be submitted online, and a high resolution picture of your sire must be sent to Melanie Fuller at mfuller@gobrangus.com no later than December 1, 2020.

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS OFFICIAL SHOW FACEBOOK PAGE The IBBA has created a Facebook page designated to keep members attending shows up to date with the most current show information. The page can be found at “International Brangus Breeders Association Standard of Excellence Shows.”

During the pandemic time of shows, locations, and dates changing, the IBBA encourages members to follow the Facebook page for the most accurate and time sensitive information including on-site show updates.

2021 CATTLE INDUSTRY ANNUAL CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADE SHOW MOVED Press release courtesy of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is officially on the move…to a new date of August 1012, 2021.

“The Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show is one of the industry’s largest events each year, bringing together cattlemen and cattlewomen from across the nation to do the work of our industry. This event is the premier event for the beef cattle business.

Unfortunately, the current pandemic presents challenges that make bringing people together in February difficult.

NCBA will hold some of its traditional business meetings in the January or February timeframe, in accordance with the association’s bylaws.

Originally scheduled for February 3-5, 2021, the convention and trade show will now take place August 1012, 2021. While the event may have a new date, both the convention and trade show will continue to take place at 10

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the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

We hope you’ll join us in-person in August for the 123rd anniversary of this legendary event. We’re working behind the scenes to create a great line-up of education, speakers, and a world-class trade show along with networking opportunities in a safe, responsible manner. We’d like to thank everyone involved in the event from our exhibitors, loyal sponsors, and partners for being so patient as we’ve worked through this process. Together we are going to make this event one to remember.”

TEXAS BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS The Texas Brangus Breeders Association (TBBA) annual meeting, convention and spring sale will be held April 2 and 3, 2021, at the Tenroc Ranch in Salado.

All members should have received a sale nomination form in the mail along with their dues notice. If you have not returned your nomination form to TBBA Sale Chairman Joe Fuller at jw.fuller@ yahoo.com, or Frances Miller at frances@ txbrangus.org, please contact them soon.

Nominations for TBBA directors will be due by December 15. This will be for a three-year term beginning in April 2021.

If you are interested in running for the TBBA board or know someone who is, please email frances@txbrangus.org.

TBBA membership dues notices have been sent. If you would like to join the TBBA, and did not receive a notice, please go to our web page at txbrangus.org to find a membership application. Dues are $50 per year.

Website advertising is also available. Members can advertise their ranch on our TBBA website. A large banner ad is $500 per year, or a card-size ad is $100 per year, at only $0.27 cents per day. This is a great way to get your ranch name and information out in front of everyone that looks at our webpage.

TEXAS JUNIOR BRANGUS BREEDERS ANNOUNCE STATE SHOW The Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) announced their Texas Junior Brangus State Show as June 23-26, 2021 in Bryan, Texas. New this year, all entries must be parent verified through the IBBA. SOUTHEAST BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association (SBBA) would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The SBBA’s Heart of Alabama Brangus Bull Sale is to be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

CST. The sale will also be streamed live on DVAuction. To

ASSOCIATION BRIEF view the catalog online go to www.sebrangus.com/upcomingsales or download a PDF copy on our Facebook page Southeast Brangus Breeders Association under the files tab.

The upcoming SBBA Board of Directors meeting will be held January 15-16, 2021 in Dahlonega, Georgia. If any members have suggestions or ideas for the board to consider, please contact a SBBA board member at the contact information as follows: Jimmy Trice, president, jtrice@watvc.com; Nic Cornelison, vice-president, nic@lakemajestikfarms. com; Michael Childers, secretary treasurer, sebrangus@ hotmail.com; Wayne Addison, addisonbrangusfarms@ yahoo.com; Trey Cuevas, treycuevas3@yahoo.com; Chris Heptinstall, cgstall@yahoo.com; Wesley Hunt, pastorhunt@ bethesdabaptistcalhoun.com; Pepe Medina, pepecelhay@ gmail.com; Kendal Stennett, kendall_stennett@yahoo.com; Jeff Thomas, jeffsummerville1978@gmail.com; David Walker, dwalker@ksupplycompany.com; Doug Williams: whipowill@ yadtel.net.

There are several ways that members can help contribute and participate in the SBBA. Active and vibrant committees are an easy way to become a part of and get involved. The SBBA Advertising, Public Affairs and Public Relations, Awards, Budget and Finance, Auction, By-Laws, Membership, Nominating, Southeast Regional Junior Brangus Show, Southeast Sales, and the Youth and Scholarship Committee are all ways that you can get involved. For a description of the duties please visit our website at www.sebrangus.com under Association/By-laws.

Upcoming events and deadlines include: SBBA Bull Sale, December 5, 2020 in Uniontown, Alabama; SBBA Board of Directors meeting, January 15-16, 2021 in Dahlonega, Georgia; Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, March 5-6, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama; SBBA Field Day, August 20-21, 2021 at a host to be determined; SBBA Junior Show, September 17-18, 2021 in Live Oak, Florida; SBBA general membership meeting, September 24, 2021 in Troy, Alabama; SBBA Showcase Female Sale, September 25, 2021 in Troy Alabama, the donation heifer is being provided by Lee McGarity from Vanna Farms.

If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia, and would like to find out more information about the SBBA, how to become a member, or for more information about any of the upcoming events please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Interested breeders can email sebrangus@hotmail.com or visit our webpage at sebrangus.com or on Facebook at Southeast Brangus Breeders Association for the latest information and updates.

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO CANCELS OPEN SHOWS ONLY Press release courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its commitment to the 2021 Junior Livestock Show, supporting the Rodeo’s mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth. In order to safely host a livestock competition and follow the health and safety guidelines, the 2021 Livestock Show will focus primarily on the Junior Show and select Youth Show events, foregoing its mostly adult-focused Open Show.

“Our efforts will be focused on providing a safe experience for our Junior Show exhibitors in 2021, which aligns with our mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “Our Open Show exhibitors are an integral part of our show every year, and this decision was not made lightly, but with the health and safety of all our exhibitors and guests at the forefront of our decision.”

By foregoing the Open Show and focusing primarily on the Junior Show, it limits the num-ber of participants on-site and allows event organizers to spread out Junior Show events over a longer period of time, allowing for the proper health and safety measures to be followed for the safety of exhibitors and guests.

“While our 2021 Livestock Show might look different amidst COVID-19, we are optimistic that we will be able to welcome back our Open Show exhibitors to the rodeo grounds in 2022, and give them the experience that they deserve and expect at the Houston Livestock Show and Ro-deo,” Boleman said.

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THE Value PITCH

by Darrell Wilkes, Ph.D., International Brangus Breeders Association executive vice president This issue of the Brangus Journal contains a list of the 25 largest Brangus operations based on THR receipts for 2020.

Collectively, these breeders place a lot of bulls into the commercial beef industry and, therefore, have a significant impact on the reputation of Brangus cattle as they move through the beef supply chain. These are highly visible operations. Most, but not all, spend significant sums on advertising – in this publication, yes, and also in numerous industry publications that are seen by tens of thousands of commercial producers. Of course, they promote their own programs, and each has their own unique approach – and they all compete with one another – but when all the dust settles, they have a large impact on Brangus and the image of Brangus in the beef industry. I have the opinion that its good for every Brangus breeder, large and small, when these highly visible outfits have very successful sales. The fall of 2020 has seen some very successful sales with very strong bull demand.

To state it another way, I would not want to be a smaller, family-sized breeder of a breed of cattle where the largest and most visible breeders were failing to establish strong demand and high prices.

As many of you know, I grew up in the Angus business in Wyoming – a familysized outfit. I was always encouraged to see the most visible (large) breeders have strong bull sales. I always believed that those “hot sales” made my little batch of bulls more valuable. I also took comfort in knowing that I had access to the very same genetics that the big boys were using, which leads me to the next paragraph . .

This issue also contains a list of the top 20 sires for calf registrations during the 12-month period of November 2019 through October 2020. Virtually all of these bulls are available to anybody who has the gumption to use A.I. This is the capitalist cowboy version of “sharing the wealth.”

In this case, genetic wealth. I encourage everybody to study these bulls. That is not to suggest that you should order semen just because a lot of other people did. I’m only suggesting that you study the bulls – study their numbers, study their daughters, try to figure out why so many other breeders are staking their future on these genetic packages and, in many cases, selling progeny at very, very good (high) prices.

Access to the most highly proven sires in the breed is the GREAT EQUALIZER. It gives every breeder, regardless of size, access to the very same genetics that garner the strongest demand and the highest prices at the large bull sales. Whether you run

15 cows or 1,500; whether your largest bull customer buys one bull every year or a trailer load every year, there is absolutely no reason to accept any genetic distance between your bull offering and that of the largest, most visible breeders. EPD math does not discriminate on the basis of herd size.

I’ve heard far too many breeders say that they don’t A.I. because their bull customers “just aren’t willing to pay that much extra for top genetics.” If that is truly your circumstance, I would suggest upgrading your genetics and upgrading your customer base at the same time. There are plenty of commercial producers who will (and do) pay extra for top genetics. They do it in every breed and Brangus is no exception.

I call it the “$2,000 pitch.” It is the proposition to get a bull customer to quit looking at a $2,000 bull because he’s cheap and set his sights on a $4,000 bull with better EPDs because he brings more value. A bull will sire at least 100 calves in his four to five-year breeding life. An extra $2,000 for a better bull, spread out over 100 calves, is $20/calf. It doesn’t take much of an EPD spread in calving ease or weaning weight to net $20. If you throw in the maternal productivity of the daughters that are held back for replacement, a “$4,000 pitch” is not all that hard to make. A good number of commercial cattlemen already have that figured out.

I’ve seen a lot of bulls sell to commercial producers this fall at $4,000 to $6,000 one after another after another.

I started this essay referencing the largest Brangus breeders. But the heart of the IBBA and virtually every other breed association is the mid- and small-sized family breeders. Having a large number of successful family-sized outfits is a true measure of health for a breed and the association that serves it.

A very productive and profitable way to view the larger breeders (often called the “big boys”) is to think of them as your very own R&D department. Let them be the ones to take the risk on testing the hot young sires or flushing the promising young donors. With their larger contemporary groups, they can prove a sire more easily than a smaller producer. Once proven, any breeder can access those genetics - usually for about $50 per straw of semen.

There is a strong commercial market for darn good Brangus bulls. Regardless of the size of your outfit, the tools are available to make more darn good bulls. That’s how we will grow Brangus.

“THERE IS A STRONG COMMERCIAL MARKET FOR DARN GOOD BRANGUS BULLS. REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF YOUR OUTFIT, THE TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE TO MAKE MORE DARN GOOD BULLS. THAT’S HOW WE WILL GROW BRANGUS.”

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TOP 20 SIRES BY CALF REGISTRATIONS (FROM NOV 15 TO NOV 14 THE FOLLOWING YEAR)

2019 REG NUMBER R10284830 R10210625 R10321294 R10293331 UB10292617 R10244716 R10318183 R10251840 R10239893 UB10326791 R10150860 R10327046 R10266676 R10339273 R10323539 UB10336225 R10317960 R10025207 R10204856 R10168212

SIRE NAME DMR ELDORADO 30B15 ATLANTA OF SALACOA 488Z SF BRICKHOUSE 909D9 BWCC CROSS FIT 541B28 SUHN'S MAJESTIK BEACON 30C TJM THREE D 302A NEVER SURRENDER OF SALACOA 803D9 HOLLYWOOD OF SALACOA 23A53 CB TRADITION 63A SUHN'S EPIC 331D16 STONEWALL OF RRR 222W6 SUHN'S BUSINESS LINE 30D26 BWCC BIG TOWN 192B16 CB CAPITAL GAIN 924D19 DMR LOUISIANA PURCHASE 924D10 BWCC MONUMENT 10D7 TINSELTOWN OF SALACOA 468D4 SKYHAWKS PRESIDENTE NEW VISION OF SALACOA 209Y2 CB FINAL CUT 924X

2020 NO. OF CALVES 309 288 265 252 248 241 209 202 200 173 149 143 138 132 130 124 123 102 97 96

REG NUMBER R10210625 UB10336225 R10321294 R10318183 R10323531 R10266676 R10339273 R10244716 UB10292617 R10239893 R10327046 R10251840 R10293331 R10284830 UB10326791 R10317960 R10318980 UB10362185 R10340089 R10349967

SIRE NAME ATLANTA OF SALACOA 488Z BWCC MONUMENT 10D7 SF BRICKHOUSE 909D9 NEVER SURRENDER OF SALACOA 803D9 DMR EMPIRE 795D12 BWCC BIG TOWN 192B16 CB CAPITAL GAIN 924D19 TJM THREE D 302A SUHN'S MAJESTIK BEACON 30C CB TRADITION 63A SUHN'S BUSINESS LINE 30D26 HOLLYWOOD OF SALACOA 23A53 BWCC CROSS FIT 541B28 DMR ELDORADO 30B15 SUHN'S EPIC 331D16 TINSELTOWN OF SALACOA 468D4 DMR STRATEGY 263C6 VOREL CURRENCY 25E8 AUSTIN'S COMPLETE 98A 141D2 MSC CROSSCUT 329E10

NO. OF CALVES 332 257 246 229 227 220 210 206 176 174 173 166 160 157 148 138 123 117 108 104

For the bulls listed, the average EPDs are as follows: Trait EPD Rank Trait EPD Rank Calving Ease Direct 5.6 30% Rib Eye Area 0.58 15% Birth Weight 0.53 45% IMF 0.18 20% Weaning Weight 38 10% Heifer Preg 2.1 37% Yearling Weight 71 15% Stayability 0.69 62% Milk 4.6 90% Mature Cow Wt. -3.5 40% Total Maternal 24 35% Terminal Index 3.4 15% Calving Ease Maternal 3.9 25% Fertility Index 1.0 30% Scrotal Circ.

0.84 15% The top bulls sire about 10% of the total calves registered each year.

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Santa Rosa Ranch Wynne Ranch Draggin’ M Ranch Williams Ranch Company Salacoa Valley Farms Cavender Brangus Lake Majestik Farms The Branch Ranch, Inc. Schmidt Farms, LLC Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches Mound Creek Ranches Southern Cattle Co. Blackwater Cattle Company

TOP THR MEMBERS

Texas Florida Arkansas Texas Georgia Texas Alabama Louisiana Texas New Mexico Texas Florida Georgia

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Chimney Rock Cattle Company Lackey Ranch Town Creek Farm Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Wilson & Wilson Brangus Cox Excalibur Ranch Johnston Brangus Suhn Cattle Company Reeh Brangus Bar 3 Ranch Barry and Valerie Lewis Haymans 711 Ranch

Arkansas Texas Mississippi Texas Texas Texas Alabama Kansas Texas Texas Florida Florida

TOP EMBRYO TRANSFER BREEDERS NOVEMBER 2019-OCTOBER 2020

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Draggin’ M Ranch Cavender Brangus Salacoa Valley Farms Santa Rosa Ranch Blackwater Cattle Company Mound Creek Ranches Schmidt Farms, LLC Clover Ranch Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch Suhn Cattle Company L.G. Herndon, Jr., Farms, Inc. Quail Valley Farm Lake Majestik Farms

Arkansas Texas Georgia Texas Georgia Texas Texas Alabama Texas Kansas Georgia Alabama Alabama

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JLS International, Inc. Phillips Ranch, LLC Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Fenco Farms Big D Ranch The Branch Ranch T3 Brangus Johnston Brangus Holley Farms MP Brangus Rancho La Miura SPR De RL Ganaderia Millán

Texas Florida Arkansas Florida Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Alabama Texas Mexico Mexico

REGISTRATIONS BY STATE State Regs State Texas 13,311 South Carolina Florida 3,382 North Carolina Arkansas 2,395 Mexico Alabama 2,112 California Georgia 1,740 Idaho Mississippi 1,600 Kentucky Louisiana 1,488 Oregon Oklahoma 1,127 Puerto Rico Kansas 523 Colorado New Mexico 481 Nevada Missouri 431 Virginia Arizona 428 Maryland Tennessee 363

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SHOW RESULTS

NATIONAL SHOW OF MERIT Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Champion Female PP Miss Cheridan 915G1 Pack Ponderosa, Boyd, Texas

Reserve Champion Female LR Ms Brooklyn 38G12 Lucherk Cattle, Falls City, Texas

Grand Champion Red Female KTS Ms Barbara 23H KO’s Cattle Service/KTS Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas

Reserve Champion Red Female Ms Sendero Galaxy 59G8 TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Female ACC Venus 19H2 Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, Texas

Reserve Champion Ultra Female MCC Gypsy 1028G Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, Texas

FEMALE DIVISIONS Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ACC Harmony 649H4, Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, Texas Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: 2 Hearts Guilty Pleasure, Two Hearts Brangus, Seguin, Texas Senior Heifer Calf Champion: MP Miss Impress 767G6, MP Brangus, Waco, Texas Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Ms L Dharma 820G13, 6B Cattle Co., Florence, Texas Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: RSCC Ms Victoria, Tyler Towns, Milburn, Oklahoma Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: TCR Aven 302G, Madelyn Eskew, Waxahachie, Texas Junior Champion Heifer: PP Miss Cheridan 915G1, Pack Ponderosa, Boyd, Texas Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: LR Ms Brooklyn 38G12, Lucherk Cattle, Falls City, Texas Senior Champion Heifer: DDD Girl Power 804F64, Lucherk Cattle/MP Brangus, Falls City, Texas Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: MP Miss Ultimate Source 38F, MP Brangus, Waco, Texas RED FEMALE DIVISIONS Red Junior Heifer Calf Champion: KTS Ms Barbara 23H, 22

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KO’s Cattle Service/KTS Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas Red Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: KTS Ms Dixie 800H, KO’s Cattle Service/KTS Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas Red Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Ms Sendero Galaxy 59G8, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas Red Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: KTS Ms Fiona 124G, KO’s Cattle Service/KTS Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas Red Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: Ms MBJ-JM Gata 236G, MBJ Ranch, Wharton, Texas Red Reserve Summer Yearling Champion Heifer: Dos XX’s Miss Ruby Lynn, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Junior Champion Heifer: SENDERO’s Glamorous 67G, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas Red Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: CX Ms Legends Dream 71G, Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas Red Senior Champion Heifer: IH Ms. Sidney 81F2, TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Mabank, Texas Red Reserve Senior Champion Heifer: Dos XX’s T-N-T Twinkle, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas ULTRA FEMALE DIVISIONS Ultra Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ACC Venus 19H2, Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, Texas (continued on page 24)

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NATIONAL SHOW OF MERIT Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Champion Bull SB The Godfather 804G1 Scamardo Brangus, Bryan, Texas

Reserve Champion Bull DDD High Note 150H8 Lucherk Cattle/MP Brangus, Falls City, Texas

Grand Champion Red Bull KTS Mr Foundation 21F KO’s Cattle Service/KTS Cattle, Waxahachie, Texas

Reserve Champion Red Bull MCR Turbo 600/9 TRIO Cattle & Genetics/McDonald Ranches, Mabank, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Bull OCR Fortune 487F Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, Texas

Reserve Champion Ultra Bull WC Hennessey 604H Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair Miss Josie 193F Casie Byrd, Sweeny, Texas

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair CHAMP Ms Chanel Haley Schramek, Schulenburg, Texas

Grand Champion Red Cow-Calf Pair CX Ms Dream Forever 59F1 Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas

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Reserve Champion Red Cow-Calf Pair BPB Ruby Red 377F1 Matthew Trey Shipp, Aubrey, Texas 24

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Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: WC Miss Harper 224H, Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri Ultra Senior Heifer Calf Champion: WC Miss Grace 188G, Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri Ultra Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TT Ms Basin Payweight 19G, Truman Taylor, Lakeland, Florida Ultra Summer Champion Heifer: MCC Gypsy 1028G, Maxwell Cattle Company, Ponder, Texas Ultra Junior Champion Heifer: CT Ms Special Lady 814G, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, Florida (continued on page 26)

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BULL DIVISIONS Junior Bull Calf Champion: DDD High Note 150H8, MP Brangus/Lucherk Cattle, Waco, Texas Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: SB Crosscut 924H14, Scamardo Brangus, Bryan, Texas Senior Bull Calf Champion: MP Mr Hydro 767G3, MP Brangus, Waco, Texas Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: DA Tombstone, Bailey Seesengood, Floresville, Texas Summer Champion Bull: GBB Resistol 789G4, G Bar Brangus, Beckville, Texas Reserve Summer Champion Bull: SKYHAWKS Onstar 820G5, Skyhawk Brangus, Tyler, Texas Junior Champion Bull: SB The Godfather 804G1, Scamardo Brangus, Bryan, Texas Reserve Junior Champion Bull: Mr L Reload 157G2, Lucherk Cattle, Falls City, Texas Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: GBB Long Branch 915F6, G Bar Brangus, Beckville, Texas RED BULL DIVISIONS Red Junior Bull Calf Champion: MBJ TRIO’s Havana, MBJ Ranch/TRIO Cattle & Genetics, Wharton, Texas Red Senior Bull Calf Champion: Villa’s First Hombre 71G, Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas Red Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: BUFFALOE’s Luke 225G, Buffaloe Cattle, Victoria, Texas Red Summer Champion Bull: CX Dreams Royalty 3G, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas Red Reserve Summer Champion Bull: Mr MBJ Guapo 124G2, MBJ Ranch/Mary A Ranch, Wharton, Texas Red Junior Champion Bull: GRC George L 101G, Diamond M/Marcela Garza, New Waverly, Texas Red Reserve Junior Champion Bull: Dos XX’s T-N-T’s Wild Card, Dos XX’s Cattle Company, Washington, Texas Red Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: MCR Turbo 600/9, TRIO Cattle & Genetics/McDonald Ranches, Mabank, Texas Red Senior Champion Bull: KTS Mr Foundation 21F, KO’s Cattle Service, Waxahachie, Texas Red Reserve Senior Champion Bull: TAJO Legends 101F4, Cox Excalibur Brangus, Katy, Texas ULTRA BULL DIVISIONS Ultra Junior Bull Calf Champion: WC Hennessey 604H, Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri Ultra Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: WC Harvey Wallbanger, Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri Ultra Junior Champion Bull: WC UB The Gangsta 910G2, Wyman Creek Cattle, Summersville, Missouri Ultra Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: OCR Fortune 487F, Allen Cattle Company, Crockett, Texas GROUPS Grand Ultra Breeders Herd: Wyman Creek Cattle Company, Summersville, Missouri 26

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GET TO KNOW THE IJBBA BOARD

LAUREN

BURTON 2020-2021 IJBBA Co-Reporter

Where are you from?

Atlanta, Texas How old are you?

16 Where are you going to school?

Burton Homeschool If you’re in high school, where do you plan to attend college?

Oklahoma State University Are you involved in any extracurricular clubs/activities outside showing cattle?

I am a member of the Cass County HOPE 4-H Club, Cass County

Youth Council Delegate, Veterinary Science, Photography, Livestock

Judging, Community Service What is your major? (Or future major?)

Animal Science What field do you hope to attain a career in?

I want to pursue a career as an A.I. Technician and in livestock

magazine photography.

Why do you have interest in your future career choice?

It has been my passion for many years to be hands on in the

cattle industry. I want to pursue my dreams of being a producer

of outstanding genetics with Brangus and Angus Cattle. I gained

my A.I. certification at Champion Genetics last fall. Taking the

advice of the instructors at Champion, “Keep Your Hands In Cattle,”

has now led me to palpating and A.I.’ing for local producers and

4-H and FFA exhibitors.

How have the NJBS educational contests helped you become the person you are today?

Being actively involved in the NJBS has turned me into the leader I

am today. Confidence in myself has risen to new heights; meeting

new people from across the country allows me to share all that

NJBS has to offer.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned while showing cattle?

The most valuable lesson I have learned is to treat others as you

would like to be treated. Kindness is a virtue that I hope is reflected

in everything I do.

What advice do you have for younger members?

I would remind young exhibitors that we all started at the

bottom. Never be afraid to ask for help and advice. In the end,

we’re all on the same team and success is the name of the game!

I would also encourage ALL young exhibitors to attend the Legacy

Leadership Conferences. Wow!! What an amazing experience to

travel to new places while exploring all aspects of the beef

industry. I absolutely love it!

NATIONAL SHOW OF MERIT JUNIOR SHOW

SHOW RESULTS

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Champion Female LR Ms Brooklyn 38G12 Maddox Hartmann, Falls City, Texas

Reserve Champion Female SJCC Hennessey 804H8 Roxton Stone, Stanton, Texas

Grand Champion Red Female Dos XX’s T-N-T’s Miss Skye Braden Stutts, Washington, Texas

Reserve Champion Red Female Miss JLS Red Brick 23F9 April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Female WL Miss Shady Lady 701G Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas

Reserve Champion Ultra Female ACC Star 839H Claire Gill, Beckville, Texas

FEMALE DIVISIONS Heifer Calf Champion: SJCC Hennessey 804H8, Roxton Stone, Stanton, Texas Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: ACC Harmony 649H4, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Junior Heifer Champion: MP Miss Impress 767G6, Megan Perry, Waco, Texas Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: ACC Golden Girl 25G5, Katherine Allen, Crockett, Texas Senior Heifer Champion: LR Ms Brooklyn 38G12, Maddox Hartmann, Falls City, Texas Reserve Senior Heifer Champion: PP Miss Cheridan 915G1, Emma Tittor, Paradise, Texas RED FEMALE DIVISIONS Red Heifer Calf Champion: Miss Weid 92/H, Rachel Matocha, La Grange, Texas Red Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: KTS Ms Dixie 800H, Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, Texas Red Junior Heifer Champion: EEDM Ms. T-N-T’s Change Up, Marcela Garza, New Waverly, Texas Red Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: Dos XX’s Miss Ruby Lynn, Braden Stutts, Washington, Texas Red Senior Heifer Champion: Dos XX’s T-N-T’s Miss Skye, Braden Stutts, Washington, Texas

Red Reserve Senior Heifer Champion: Miss JLS Red Brick 23F9, April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas ULTRA FEMALE DIVISIONS Ultra Heifer Calf Champion: ACC Star 839H, Claire Gill, Beckville, Texas Ultra Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: Miss Broken A Hazel 116H2, Mason Woodruff, El Campo, Texas Ultra Junior Heifer Champion: WL Miss Shady Lady 701G, Briana Hicks, Danbury, Texas Ultra Reserve Junior Heifer Champion: MCC Gypsy 1028G, Courtney Bell, Ponder, Texas Ultra Senior Heifer Champion: CT Ms Special Lady 814G, Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, Florida BULL DIVISIONS Bull Calf Champion: MP Mr Pandemic 38H, Megan Perry, Waco, Texas Reserve Bull Calf Champion: Durango, Rankin Ramzinski, Poth, Texas Junior Champion Bull: MP Mr Hydro 767G3, Megan Perry, Waco, Texas Reserve Junior Champion Bull: GBB Resistol 789G4, Claire Gill, Beckville, Texas Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: Mr L Reload 157G2, Maddox Hartmann, Falls City, Texas (continued on page 28)

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NATIONAL SHOW OF MERIT JUNIOR SHOW Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Champion Bull Mr L Reload 157G2 Maddox Hartmann, Falls City, Texas

Reserve Champion Bull DIAMOND K’s Slugger 924G2 Kameron Steele, Alachua, Florida

Grand Champion Red Bull GRC George L 101G Marcela Garza, New Waverly, Texas

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION 2020 | FORT WORTH, TX

Reserve Champion Red Bull Dos XX’s T-N-T’s Wild Card Braden Stutts, Washington, Texas

Grand Champion Ultra Bull DUNK Claypool 448H3 Trent Tice, Henrietta, Texas

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

2020 | FORT WORTH, TX

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair Miss Ms Keke 915F4 Truitt Marks, Waxahachie, Texas

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair Miss Josie 193F Casie Byrd, Sweeny, Texas

2020 | FORT WORTH, TX

Grand Champion Red Cow-Calf Pair BPB Ruby Red 377F1 Matthew Trey Shipp, Aubrey, Texas

Reserve Champion Red Cow-Calf Pair RBF Foxxy 85F2 Marcela Garza, New Waverly, Texas

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Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: DIAMOND K’s Slugger 924G2, Kameron Steele, Alachua, Florida Senior Champion Bull: GBB Long Branch 915F6, Claire Gill, Beckville, Texas RED BULL DIVISIONS Red Junior Champion Bull: Villa’s First Hombre 71G, April Villarreal, Brookshire, Texas Red Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: GRC George L 101G, Marcela Garza, New Waverly, Texas Res Reserve Intermediate Senior Champion Bull: Dos XX’s T-N-T’s Wild Card, Braden Stutts, Washington, Texas ULTRA BULL DIVISIONS Ultra Bull Calf Champion: DUNK Claypool 448H3, Trent Tice, Henrietta, Texas 28

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Grand Champion Ultra Cow-Calf Pair CT Something Special 698E Carlee Taylor, Lakeland, Florida

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“The Cattlemen’s Congress will draw cattlemen and women from across North America and offers the opportunity for seedstock producers to showcase their genetics in historic Oklahoma just a few miles from the largest stockyards in the world. I am excited that the IBBA and IJBBA are included in this inaugural event and will hold the annual meetings in OKC. I expect that they will be impressed with the Oklahoma Youth Expo show management team and the hospitality they receive.”

-Jacob Jones, IJBBA president

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“If you are an IBBA member in the western region, or any region, and have questions or opinions about our association - you should come to the Cattlemen’s Congress. The IBBA is your association and it needs your participation to help make it work. Besides the entertainment of the Brangus show, you can attend the general membership and committee meetings and take the opportunity of volunteering for service on a committee. The more members that are involved, the more our association can reflect the needs and goals of our breeders and ways to promote our great cattle.”

-Troy Floyd, New Mexico, IBBA Board of Directors

“I was raised with the philosophy, “if you want to have a say in the things that are happening, you have to be around the table,” whether that is running for a board seat or sitting on a committee. The IBBA is a membership led organization and so it is our obligation as members to lead, to lend input and advice to help guide the direction of the association, and the work of the staff in moving forward. We all have our areas of expertise, so if you are married, I’d encourage you both to serve on different committees so you can see the larger picture of the breed.”

-Wendy Sneed, Tennessee, IBBA International Committee

“Member attendance is vital to breed association prosperity. As a member your knowledge and input is important to the association’s growth. The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) will be hosting our annual meeting this year via an online platform, so we hope many of you can attend and give input wherever you’re at. As always, we’ll have items available for sale to benefit out junior scholarship fund. We hope to see you there!”

-Tina Gardner, International Brangus Auxiliary vice president

SHOW ENTRIES can be found online at CattlemensCongress.com ENTRY DEADLINE: November 20 JUNIOR HEIFER OWNERSHIP: December 1 LATE ENTRY DEADLINE: December 10 HOST HOTEL Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown 1 North Broadway Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73012 866-716-8134 BLOCK: International Brangus Breeders Association BLOCK DEADLINE: December 28, 2020 FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Lori Edwards at ledwards@gobrangus.com REGISTER ONLINE: Please register for IBBA meetings online at gobrangus.com/annual-membership-meeting/

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH 11:00 a.m. Cattle begin arriving at Cattlemen’s Congress, OKC Fairgrounds MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regstr tutorial room / help desk open, The Sheraton 9:00 a.m. Cattle check-in, Weigh and Measure for data collection, OKC Fairgrounds 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Committee Meetings, The Sheraton, lunch provided 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Finance 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. International 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Membership and Education 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Breed Improvement 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Show 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Promotions 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Barn party, OKC Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m. Board and committee chairmen dinner TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting, The Sheraton 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regstr tutorial room / help desk, The Sheraton 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting, The Sheraton

Presidents Address

EVP Welcome and Report Committee Updates Awards Ratification of the Board of Directors Election Ratification of the Officer Election 6:00 p.m. The Exclusive Sale WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH 9:00 a.m. Junior followed by Open Brangus Show, OKC Fairgrounds THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH 9:00 a.m. Brangus Pen Show, OKC Fairgrounds 33

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SALESummaries

HERNDON FARMS BLACK AND WHITE SALE LYONS, GEORGIA | OCTOBER 24, 2020 Lots Gross Average 45 Charolais $209,660 $4,660 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 41 Brangus & Ultra $153,300 $3,739 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls 5 Yearling Charolais Bulls $15,600 $3,120 5 Yearling Brangus Bulls $18,750 $3,750 96 Total Bulls $397,950 $4,139 33 Commercial Brangus $72,500 $2,197 Fall Bred/Pairs 64 Commercial Spring $112,450 $1,757 Bred Heifers 10 Commercial $12,750 $1,275 Open Heifers The inaugural Best of the South Black and White Sale was a resounding success at Herndon Farms, Lyons, Georgia. Ninetyone registered buyers from nine states participated in the sale and snapped up the nicely conditioned bull and commercial female offering at a torrid pace.

Lot 4, Cold Creek Final Cut 240G3 was the day’s top selling Brangus bull at $6,500. He sold to Mack McGee, Glenwood, Georgia. This calving ease specialist boasts big growth and carcass as well.

Selling for $6,250 was lot 6. This Brangus bull, HF Success 468G13 boasted 10 EPD traits ranking in the breed’s top 35% and sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Okeechobee, Florida.

The commercial females were topped by a set of three black baldie pairs. They sold for $2,400 each to Bret Williams, Uvalda, Georgia.

brothers to work in a ranch setting was available throughout the day.

The high selling bull was lot 50, QVF Never Surrender 30G16. He sold for $40,000 to Pennridge Ranch, Paige, Texas.

This coming two-year-old Brangus bull put phenotype and numerical superiority together in an unmatched combination in the Brangus breed. He is sired by Never Surrender and his dam is the $65,000, 30D donor sold earlier this year in Houston.

Lot 52, QVF Never Surrender 30G17, a full brother to lot 50, sold to KL Bar, Okeechobee, Florida for $13,500. This bigtime herd sire prospect featured a world of rib and depth with a mild demeanor.

A third full brother, lot 51, QVF Never Surrender 30G9, sired by the $50,000 Never Surrender and out of the $65,000 30D donor was the third high seller at $13,000. Richard Cashio, Wilsonville, Alabama was the purchaser.

Sabal Ridge Brangus, Clewiston, Florida was the purchaser of the next high selling bull, lot 59, QVF Never Surrender 23G4. He is sired by Never Surrender and out of an R532 daughter, 23Y45.

In the embryo sale Michael Hunter, Crosby, Texas topped the offering when he paid $1,550 each for lot 32. They are Santa Gertrudis embryos sired by Red Doc ET 7457 and out of Red Doc 5369.

The next high selling set of embryos was lot 161. They are Brangus embryos sired by BWCC Cross Fit 541B28 and out of QVF MS 468G2, a Never Surrender daughter.

SPITZER RANCH, LLC BRANGUS AND ULTRABLACK BULL SALE PRESTON, KANSAS | OCTOBER 1-3, 2020 Lots Gross Average 15.5 bulls $72,400 $4,671 The 2020 version of the Spitzer Ranch, LLC Profit Maker QUAIL VALLEY FARMS Online Bull Sale is now in the history books. The Spitzer families BLOUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA | OCTOBER 31, 2020 celebrated 2020 as a new beginning since this sale marked three Lots Gross Average firsts. Their first bull sale since 2016 following dispersal of 88 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls $422,795 $4,795 their entire mature cow herd; their first sale since moving their 40 Yearling Bulls $140,500 $3,513 operation across the country from Fair Play, South Carolina to 128 Total Bulls $562,500 $4,395 Preston, Kansas; and their first ever totally online sale.

76 Spring Bred $108,750 $1,430 Small in numbers but large on powerful genetic performance Commercial Females that touched all the bases for economically relevant traits 39 Open Commercial Females $43,300 $1,110 important to the beef industry, the sale grossed $72,400 on 15 931 Embryos $309,515 $332 and one-half bulls for an average of $4,671. The top selling bull Total Gross $1,048,815 went to a progressive Brangus seedstock producer when Binford Quail Valley Farms hosted their first ever bull, commercial Farms, Castroville, Texas invested $10,000 for the half interest in female, and open tank embryo auction at the sale facility in SR Pawnee Warrior G920 to make him the high seller. G920 is Blountsville, Alabama, October 31st. Quality was evident an MC Playbook 468Y3 son going back to CB Final Cut 942X throughout as the Santa Gertrudis and Brangus breed’s premier and then Catawba Warrior R532 on the dam side of the tree. donors and herd sires’ progeny were on display and for sale.

A super nice look combined with top 25% or better ranking in One hundred and fifteen registered buyers from 12 states and eight traits, leading off with a top 5% rank for BW and top 15% Mexico showed their appreciation of the offering through rank for YW made him a standout. their participation. The opportunity to purchase groups of full 34

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SALE SUMMARIES Top progressive commercial beef producers snapped up a few bulls in the $5,000 to $8,000 range, all going to repeat buyers who know what Spitzer Ranch bulls can do to increase profitability. However, the budget minded cattlemen and cattlewomen were certainly not left out as nine bulls sold from $2,400 to $3,200. Online bidders hailed from South Carolina to Florida and from Kansas to Texas and many states in between.

The folks at Spitzer Ranch are certainly pleased to have had this nice response to their new venture on the High Plains of Kansas. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in October, October 2, 2021 for the next opportunity to invest in your future at our annual bull sale. Those calves have just been weaned and will be developed to sell as 17-20-month-old age advantaged bulls. Additionally, we ask you to like and follow Spitzer Ranch, LLC on Facebook and Instagram, as well as interacting with us at www.spitzerranchbrangus.com. Our family. Our ranch. Your future.

TOWN CREEK FARM BULL AND COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFER SALE WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI | OCTOBER 17, 2020 Lots Gross Average 128 bulls $725,248 $5,666 198 commercial bred heifers $391,842 $1,979 326 total lots $1,117,000 A capacity crowd of serious-minded repeat customers and prospective buyers were welcomed to Town Creek Farm Bull Sale and Commercial Bred Heifer Sale on October 17, 2020, near West Point, Mississippi. Town Creek Farm program has established itself as a thriving producer of long-lasting, fertile genetics that excel in real-world commercial ranching environments. More than 200 buyers, bidders, on-line buyers, and spectators were present from 12 states to appraise the offering. When the final gavel tap sounded, 128 Town Creek Farm bulls averaged $5,666 and 198 customer-owned commercial bred heifers averaged $1,979. The sale grossed $1,117,000.

The top-selling lot in the bull sale earned a price tag of $11,000. TCF Toro 453G, lot 75, is a powerfully made, deep sided, three-quarter blood bull that posted a 5.30 percent marbling score and 1.22 ribeye area per hundred weight at yearling ultrasound scan. Repeat customer Williams Ranch Company, Bastrop, Texas, won the bidding war on this unique herd sire.

Another repeat Texas customer, William Thomas, Boerne, Texas had the last and final bid of $10,000 on lot 21, TCF Rapid Reward 25F4. 25F4 is a user-friendly bull with a near-ideal phenotype and is powerfully made from front to rear, moderately framed, and sound footed. This highly fertile bull is sired by BRB Rapid Reward 99W11.

The bull sale advanced along with strong and stable valuations and little variation in pricing. Three bulls sold from $10,000 to $11,000. Nine bulls sold from $8,000 to $9,500 and nine sold from $7,000 to $7,500. Thirty-three bulls brought values of $6,000 to $6,750 and 33 sold from $5,000 to $5,750.

In the Town Creek Farm Commercial Bred Heifer Sale, multi-generational, genetically tracked heifer’s commanded strong interest and demand from buyers. These customer-owned

heifers were offered by Williamson Cattle Co., ranching near Faunsdale, Alabama, and Okeechobee, Florida, and a 23year consignor; River Oaks Farm, Searcy, Arkansas, a 20-year consignor; 21-year consignor, CP Bar Ranch; 17-year consignor, Megehee Cattle Company, Macon, Mississippi; along with 12year consignor, Montgomery Farms, Moulton, Alabama. Other consigners included B&B Farm, Linden, Alabama, eight-year consignor; Longino Ranch, Sidell, Florida, six-year consignor; and Lowell Dollar Farms, a five-year consignor.

Top-selling pen of heifers came from Montgomery Farms and went Stain Farms, Thorsby, Alabama, for $2,500 each.

Red Tiffee of Monterey, Louisiana, took home 10 heifers from Williamson Cattle Co. at $2,350 each. Eric and Mary Chambers of Ackerman, Mississippi, found 15 Longino Ranch heifers for $2,350 each. All 15 will calve to A.I. breedings.

Volume buyers were all repeat Town Creek Farm customers: Triple S Ranch, Longino Ranch, and Rio Ranch of Florida, and Charles Barland Ranch, Mississippi.

Doak Lambert, Decatur, Texas, was the auctioneer.

ADDISON BRANGUS AND FRIENDS PERFORMANCE SALE CULLMAN, ALABAMA | OCTOBER 12, 2020 Lots Gross Average 15 Spring Pair/3-N-1s $62,700 $4,180 3 Fall Bred/Pairs $10,500 $3,500 Brangus Females 30 Spring Bred Heifers $90,150 $3,005 14 Open Brangus and $33,950 $2,425 Ultrablack Heifers 4 Spring Bred Cows $9,100 $2,275 2 Embryo Lots $10,600 $5,300 68 Total Registered Brangus $217,000 $3,191 Female Lots 4 Registered Brangus Bulls $11,300 $2,825 27 Commercial Brangus $41,750 $1,546 Spring Bred Heifers The Addison Brangus and Friends Second Annual Performance Sale experienced growing demand and many new friends as 92 buyers from 11 states competed to own the highquality offering. Consignors presented a well-conditioned set of cattle and dug deep into their herds to offer numerically superior groups of females. They were rewarded with an $800 increase in sale average.

Herndon Farms, Lyons, Georgia purchased the day’s two high selling lots as they continue to add to their high-quality cow herd. They paid $9,500 to own lot 158, MS Salacoa NVR Surrender 541G64. She is a powerful Never Surrender daughter out of a Csonka donor and was consigned by Salacoa Valley.

Herndon Farms also paid $9,000 to own lot 162B one of the choice heifers offered by Vanna Farms, Royston, Georgia. She is VF MS Monument 924G18 and was sired by Monument.

Lot 106 and 106A were the next high selling lots as Clover Ranch, Marietta, Georgia paid $6,600 to own the donor lot 106, MS Salacoa Atlanta 99B11. Scott Monroe, Newnan, Georgia paid $3,000 to own lot 106A, JRT MS Eldorado 99H, (continued on page 36)

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the good heifer calf at side. This 3-N-1 was consigned by JRT Brangus, Cumming, Georgia.

Embryos sired by T3 Broadway 30E and out of VF MS Overload 487F were the next high selling lot at $7,000 and were purchased by Galloway Brangus, Huntsville, Alabama and Jackson Brangus, Pikeville, Tennessee. They were consigned by Vanna Farms.

Lot 104 and 104A, consigned by Salacoa Valley, were the next high selling lots. Bo Lutz, Calvert, Texas paid $3,700 to own MS Salacoa N Surrender 33H2, lot 104A. Darren Keeling, Stark City, Missouri paid $3,000 to own lot 104 MS Salacoa Stonewall 33A6.

lot 66, LM Ms Beacon 468G12, from Lake Majestik Farms. A female bred for power from end to end, with extreme stoutness and performance predictors, she commanded $10,500 from Doug McLaughlin, Columbia, Mississippi.

GENEPLUS AT CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE CO. CONCORD, ARKANSAS | NOVEMBER 7, 2020 Lots Gross Average Registered Brangus and $4,946 Ultra Coming 2 Bulls Registered Brangus and $4,095 Ultra Yearling Bulls 142 Total Bull Lots $624,950 $4,401 146 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,809 GENEPLUS AT CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE CO. 46 Open Heifers $1,277 CONCORD, ARKANSAS | NOVEMBER 6, 2020 192 Total Commercial Females $322,800 $1,681 Lots Gross Average As sunshine filled the sky, enthusiasm abounded at the 14th 41 Open Heifers $4,134 annual bull and commercial female event held at Chimney Rock Cattle Co., the first Saturday of November. With buyers in 33 Bred Heifers $5,068 the seats from Florida to California, the premium quality bulls 15 3-N-1s $5,617 built for the commercial cattle business met an aggressive crowd 4 Pen Show Champions $4,250 focused on the future of the beef industry. Bulls left Chimney 3 Donors $24,667 Rock headed for a wide variety of climates and environments, 1 Herd Sire $18,000 including the swamps of Florida, the high mountain deserts 97 Total Lots $530,000 $5,464 of Nevada, the San Joaquin Valley of California, and the hot A tremendous crowd echoed enjoyment, excitement, and fescue of the Midwest, showing the versatility of the Brangus and camaraderie as they relished the first-class hospitality of Bill and Ultrablack genetics in the offering and their adaptability.

Gail Davis at what has become one of the breed’s leading and most well-attended events of the year since the first sale in 2007 Topping the sale offering was a sire with breed leading at the picturesque Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Proven, top shelf performance and carcass traits, ranking in the top 1% of the genetics abounded from start to finish in this premier registered breed for YW, REA and IMF, top 2% for WW, top 4% for TM female event, with current and future breed leaders stacking and top 5% for SC. Coming in as lot 96, LM Epic 803G11 every classification of cattle and readily acquired by numerous from Lake Majestik took his long-bodied, smooth made package new and repeat buyers from across the nation. to a new zip code in the hands of Phillip DeSalvo, Big D Ranch, Center Ridge, Arkansas at $11,500.

Leading off the power packed female lineup was lot 9, Suhn’s Miss Foundation 30D3, a female considered by many to Competing for high selling honors and a commercial bull be the most phenotypically correct donor to ever pass through buyer’s dream was lot 155, JJ Absolute 17G from Jackson’s the sale ring at Chimney Rock. A female with tremendous shape, Double J Brangus. With extra extension and exceptional muscle femininity and eye appeal, with a pedigree built to breed herd expression, he was gathered up by a leading commercial operator sires and selling with a strapping herd sire at her side, this proven in James Crowe and Family, Asbury, Missouri at $9,000. donor from Suhn Cattle Company commanded a final bid price Following the bull offering was a snappy commercial female of $41,000 from a partnership of Jamey Reynolds of Sunshine event, highlighted by GENEPLUS bull customers who presented Acres, Trussville, Alabama, Jenna Williams, Uvalde, Georgia, and heifers that were sired by and/or carrying the service of G+ bulls.

Casey George, Dongola, Illinois.

With a number of repeat buyers present and on the edge of their seat, this highly anticipated offering was rapidly absorbed by a Following her directly on screen in the sale pavilion was her wide range of buyers, again from Florida to California. Topping dam, SCC Ms Mytty 30Z3, catalogued as lot 8, also from Suhn this offering were 10 bred heifers from repeat consignor 4L Cattle Company. A proven donor whose calling card had been Farms, Lafayette, Tennessee selling to repeat buyer Jeff Jackson, the females she left behind, her curve bending EPDs allow for Chetopa, Kansas at $2,250. Vying for high selling honors were tremendous mating flexibility and that value was recognized by Anthony Giffin, of Giffin Farms, Rogers, Arkansas who took her five fancy open heifers from Suhn Cattle Company at $2,250 to repeat customer Justin Cone, Baldwin, Florida. home to build around at $15,000. A full sister came next in lot 7, SCC Ms Mytty 30Y19 and her stout herd sire prospect at side The next step in trusted genetics will be found on the 4th in lot 7A, Suhn’s Synergy 30H20. Another proven donor from a Tuesday in March in Eureka, Kansas where breeders will find the storied cow family with breed leading data, lot 7 was selected by best set of herd sires to ever sell in the three decade history of the Danny Kester, Stillwell, Oklahoma at $11,000 to headline his storied Suhn Cattle Company program. For more information program, with the herd sire prospect selling to Chimney Rock on the GENEPLUS program including semen and private treaty Cattle Co., Concord, Arkansas for $7,000. sales, visit www.GENEPLUSBrangus.com.

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REPRODUCTION REPORT

SETTING FEMALES UP FOR SUCCESS: ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION

by Carson Anderson, University of Missouri graduate research assistant Estrus synchronization is a reproductive technology that can add value to your program. Using this technology can control and shorten the breeding and the subsequent calving season, increase uniformity of the calf crop, and provide an effective way to use artificial insemination. How much value you can generate from using estrus synchronization will vary from operation to operation. Although, it can’t be emphasized enough: estrus synchronization will not make up for females in poor body condition, poor management, or poor health.

Instead, think of estrus synchronization as an added boost rather than as a crutch or as a cover up for other management problems.

Heifers and cows will require different management strategies to be successful in an estrus synchronization program. Let’s start with heifers. Bos indicus-influenced heifers should be developed to 65% of their mature cow weight at the time of breeding. This will help ensure that a large percentage of heifers will become pubertal by the start of the breeding season. However, keep in mind that developing to target weight isn’t going to guarantee heifers will be pubertal at the time of breeding. Consider having a veterinarian perform an evaluation of the reproductive tract four to six weeks prior to breeding to identify poor candidates for estrus synchronization.

When managing cows for success in an estrus synchronization program, we are mainly thinking about their body condition, plane of nutrition, and how long it has been since calving. Cows should be managed so that they are at a body condition score of 5 or greater at the time of breeding and need to be gaining rather than losing weight. A positive plane of nutrition is critical for getting cows to resume normal estrous cycles after calving. Remember, it is common

that cows are near peak lactation and will have increased nutritional requirements around the time of breeding. If you are calving during a time of year in which you can’t meet her nutritional requirements just off of the current forage base, supplementation will be necessary for maximum fertility.

Meeting nutritional requirements is even more critical for younger cows that are still growing themselves while also nursing their calves.

It takes time to resume normal estrous cycles, and cows are more likely to be cycling at the start of the synchronization program when they have had more time after calving. In general, we want to see cows averaging at least 45 days postpartum by the time of breeding. If you are using CIDRs in your estrus synchronization program, cows should be at least 21 days after calving at the time of CIDR insertion.

Cows with shorter days postpartum are not as likely to breed to artificial insemination compared with cows with increased days postpartum, but it is usually still worth trying to get them jump-started with synchronization.

Herd health is an important factor that can strongly influence a female’s ability to perform during breeding season. Heavy parasitization and other disease challenges can dramatically impact reproductive performance. Consult with your veterinarian for the best health protocol for your operation. In general, prebreeding booster vaccinations should be administered at least 30 days prior to breeding.

Estrus synchronization is an investment that can increase productivity in your herd and profitability in your business.

However, in order to capture the value of what estrus synchronization can bring to your operation, it is important to set your females up for success.

IBBA SEEKING MEMBER AWARD NOMINATIONS Each year, the IBBA awards three distinguished awards: Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, and Commercial Producer of the Year. Nominations for the 2020 year are being sought, with a deadline of December 15. To nominate a fellow breeder, nominations should include name, award for nomination, and a brief summary of why the nominee should receive the award. Nominations can be sent to IBBA awards chairman, Shiloh Hall, at shiloh518@yahoo.com.

Awards seeking nominations: • BREEDER OF THE YEAR: The Breeder of the Year recipient is a current member of the IBBA deserving of recognition for his/her successes and advancements made utilizing and promoting Brangus purebred cattle.

• PIONEER OF THE YEAR: The Pioneer Award recognizes an IBBA member, past or present, for his/her service, loyalty, and contributions to the Brangus Breed.

• COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: The Commercial Producer of the Year award highlights a commercial producers achievement incorporating Brangus genetics into their breeding program.

For more information, contact IBBA director of membership, Lori Edwards at ledwards@gobrangus.com, or IBBA awards chairman, Shiloh Hall at shiloh518@yahoo.com.

CHAR-NO FARMS 2017 PIONEER OF THE YEAR

Char-No Farm, established in 1969, is located in the small community of Hollonville, Georgia. The operation is owned I’m very excited about the Cattleman’s Congress in January. We all know how and operated by Chuck and Norma Sword, who tough the last year has been in the cattle industry and the world, but we know more have been breeding Brangus cattle since 1984. than anybody that the show never stops for us. I would like to encourage everyone to “Receiving the 2017 Pioneer of the Year Award share their nominations with me for IBBA Breeder of the Year Award, Pioneer Award, was a tremendous and humbling experience,” says and Commercial Producer. Let’s all come together in January and have a great event Sword. “To be recognized, and included, with the and show the industry we don’t stop working even when times are tough. outstanding breeders pervious honored was indeed a lifetime privilege. We encourage all members to Shiloh Hall, IBBA Awards Committee chairman consider nominating a breeder for this prestigious award.”

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CHIMNEY ROCK CATTLE CO.

VOREL FARMS

2017 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Chimney Rock Cattle Co. (CRC) was founded by Bill and Gail Davis in 1999 with a few commercial Brangus heifers. The Davises began retaining ownership and purchasing a few cattle from some of the most respected breeders in the association. In 2002, they came to the decision to enter the seedstock business, and again they made careful choices from the leading operations in the breed. Soon, they hosted their first production sale, and have just recently wrapped up their 13th Annual Production Sale. They strive to build a herd of functional, customer driven Brangus cattle designed to meet the demands of both registered and commercial cattlemen.

“Being selected as the 2017 Breeder of the Year was a great honor, and greatly appreciated,” says Davis.

SCHMIDT FARMS

2018 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Dr. Randy and Karen Schmidt, Schmidt Farms, of Texarkana, Texas purchased their first registered Brangus bull in 1995, and purchased their first registered female in 1999, which served as the gateway to a passion that has driven their operation for over 20 years. Understanding the growing pains faced by breeders entering the purebred business, in the early years Schmidt marketed bulls by private treaty. As growth allowed, they hosted a bull sale at the ranch in 2004, and did so for two years. As the program developed, the Schmidts had the opportunity to be a founding partner in the GENETRUST alliance and was an integral part in its decade of success. Most recently, the Schmidts joined four close friends in founding the next generation marketing alliance, GENEPLUS. “It is always an honor and humbling to be recognized by your peers for a job well done,” comments Schmidt.

2016 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Mike Vorel and wife, Robin, own and operate Vorel Farms in central Oklahoma, named the association’s 2016 Breeder of the Year. Vorel began raising commercial cattle, but soon transitioned into the seedstock business, retaining his commercial females as recipients. Through the utilization of DNA testing, parent verification, data collection, and extensive A.I., the Vorels have strived to make their Brangus and Ultrablack cattle predictable and consistent in their makeup, adding value to not only their own operation, but ultimately, their customers.

The Vorels are blessed to live on a farm that’s been in the family for over 100 years, a place that has seen multiple species of agriculture production. With four children and 12 grandchildren, the Vorels hope the family ranching heritage will prosper.

“It was a huge honor to be named 2016 Breeder of the Year and join such a prestigious group,” notes Vorel.

LACK-MORRISON BRANGUS 2012 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

“I was both honored and humbled to receive 2012 Breeder of the Year Award,” says Bill Morrison. “It took a little lying to get me to go to Houston that year. My good friend, Larry Parker, told me that his grandson needed help fitting the heifer he was showing and nobody else could do it. So, I went. During the heifer show I saw several of my friends, mentors, and members of the Southwest Brangus Breeders Association. It didn’t dawn on me why they were there. Alex Dees, Gayland Townsend, Joe Paul Lack, and Larry Parker came all the way to Houston to surprise me at the awards banquet!”

In the past 30 years, little has changed at Lack-Morrison Brangus, located in Hatch and Clovis, New Mexico, in regard to their ideal animal. They select Brangus cattle that are clean sheathed, heavy muscled, deep bodied, and attractive backed with performance.

They market their bulls at the Roswell Brangus Sale, which takes place the last Saturday in February, this year will be their 30th year to consign. The Lack-Morrison crew is comprised of Bill and Virginia Morrison, Joe Paul and Rosie Lack, and Jake, Racheal, Colten, and Grace Carpenter.

FARRIS RANCHING CO.

2015 BREEDER OF THE YEAR

Danny and Mary Beth Farris, of Tuscola, Texas, got their start in the Brangus business in 1984. At the time, Farris had began working for the Clark family as manager of Escoba Cattle Co. The Clark family eventually sold their cows, and in 1996, Farris Ranching Co. began on leased land, borrowed money, and a lot of hope and prayer. The Farris’ have had success through determination, resourcefulness, hard work, and by building a tremendous customer base of ranchers who depend on Farris bulls and females to be as honest as the folks who raised them. The Farris family can say their livelihood depends upon ranching and Brangus cattle.

When the award was presented, Danny was serving on the IBBA Board of Directors, and on the committee that selected the Breeder of the Year. The committee collectively decided to give the award to the Farris’, and told Danny a different breeder had won the award. At the awards banquet a couple months after the award had been “decided”, the Farris family was in shock to find the committee had told a white lie and the award recipient was actually themselves. “To this day, I’m still just as honored as I was that day to be recognized with so many breed leaders,” reports Farris.

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CATTLEFAX TRENDS

LONG-TERM CALF OUTLOOK The IBBA is proud to bring you the CattleFax Trends Publication that is sponsored by Ritchie Industries. Look for this article each month in the Brangus Journal and Frontline Beef Producer. If you would like to learn more about CattleFax, please go to www.cattlefax.com.

To say 2020 has been a disappointment for cow-calf producers is an understatement. While this year has been a challenge, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Because of the long life cycle for cattle, it is important for producers to always be forward looking and planning for the next few years down the road. A breeding decision that is made today or next spring likely will not generate revenue for at least another fifteen months or more. The following discussion will provide an outlook with emphasis on the calf market, so producers can start developing business plans for the next three to four years.

The two major variables that drive expansion and contraction in the cow-calf segment is profitability and precipitation or available grazing resources. In 2019, margins were thin, especially in the fall, which caused the beef cowherd to liquidate 374,000 head. Unfortunately, this year profitability has not improved much, or at all for some, and Mother Nature has dealt the western half of the country a bad hand with drought conditions. Consequently, further contraction is expected again this year. Unlike the past liquidation phases of the respective cattle cycles, this one should be shorter and shallower with the lowest beef cow numbers likely occurring in 2022 or 2023. Obviously, with

a reduction in the cowherd, annual calf crops will decrease, which in turn will limit total beef production.

Economics suggest tighter supplies should push prices higher, given constant demand. Based on how resilient domestic beef demand has been the last several months, one must assume the demand side of the equation will not be a major issue. Also, any significant gains in global demand will be a positive to move more product out of the U.S. to support prices. In addition, the quality of beef being produced continues to improve, which should help in the market share battle versus competing proteins. Through September, 83% of fed cattle graded Choice or Prime. During the same period in 2019, 79.5% graded Choice or better and the five-year average is 77.2%. While the year-over-year change may not be as large, the trend should continue, especially if older and lower performing females are culled during the next couple years and younger, higher quality genetics make up a higher percentage of the U.S. cowherd.

The fundamentals have been laid out implying calf prices should be higher the next few years, but how much improvement can be expected is now the question on everyone’s mind. Measuring the amount of money coming into the beef industry at the consumer level will set the foundation for the price discussion.

First off, USDA All-Fresh retail beef prices are on pace to average roughly $6.30/lb. in 2020 – a new annual record. While retail values will likely experience a pullback the next few years, they should still remain elevated from a historical standpoint. During the past six-plus months, the U.S. consumer has been conditioned to pay more for beef. (continued on page 42)

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Adding in inflation and the long-term uptrend that has been in place for a couple decades, should keep beef prices near $6.00/lb. as a practical target. Current projections are for annual retail prices to average within a dime of $6.00/lb. from 2021 to 2024. This implies the amount of dollars entering the overall beef system will be plentiful.

The next component of the price discussion is leverage, to determine how that money is allocated between segments.

With the bottleneck at the processing level, it has been a challenge for cow-calf producers to capture a large percentage of retail prices. However, as cattle supplies tighten, the tide should turn and more money will flow back to the cow-calf segment. Year-to-date, the 550-lb. steer price as a percent of the retail price is 25%. By 2024, this leverage measurement is expected to reach 30%, with calf prices averaging $185/ cwt and retail values near $6.10/lb. for the year. In the accompanying chart it is easy to notice the leverage trends follow closely with the historical cattle cycles, and more importantly the prior peaks exceeded the long-term average of 32% by at least two percentage points. Based on this, either 30% by 2024 is too conservative, or leverage will continue to improve further into the decade before making another top.

If this were to occur, the odds favor it would be a function of calf prices going higher than what is currently penciled in. The calf values used to calculate the 2021 to 2024 leverage increased about $5 to $7/cwt each year. For reference, the U.S. average 550-lb. steer price is on track to average about $160/cwt in 2020.

To capitalize on the future market trends, the obvious thing for an operation to do is grow the herd if it is viable.

Because of the strong positive correlation between calf values and female prices, expansion should occur sooner rather than later if females are going to be purchased. History suggests the cost of adding females will increase as time goes on,

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assuming the outlook discussed comes to fruition. Also, once the drought breaks, producers in those regions will likely be looking to re-stock their herd – strengthening demand for females.

There’s no doubt expanding the cowherd is easier said than done, as there are many headwinds that producers are currently coping with or may deal with in the future.

Probably the most important factor is the grazing resources that are provided by Mother Nature. The U.S. is currently in a La Niña weather pattern. As of early October, the models suggest the La Niña pattern will continue to intensify into the first of the year before changing the trend. The predictions show a switch from La Niña to El Niño occurring late in the second quarter or early third quarter 2021. There is still a lot of time between now and next spring/summer, so this will need to be monitored, but El Niño is typically favorable for most major grazing regions.

A few other variables that could adversely affect the longterm calf outlook would be a strong and sustained rally in corn prices and/or beef exports that significantly underperform leaving burdensome volumes of beef on the domestic market, and of course an unforeseen Black Swan type of event.

Because these factors are not easy to predict, producers will still want to incorporate a sound risk management strategy. The plan should constantly be evaluated but it could be as simple as respecting the market seasonals, forward contracting, utilizing futures/options, or participating in value-added programs.

The odds favor 2019 and 2020 will be the lows in calf prices at least until the middle of the decade. While the absolute price levels may change, the trends that have been covered should be valid. All evidence is pointing to a slight reduction in the cowherd and a tighter calf supply over the next two or three years. A progressive cow-calf producer should take action as soon as possible to put the operation in the best position to maximize revenue.

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DECEMBER 1979

The December 1979 Brangus Journal was buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the first ever Brangus pen of bulls show to be held at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado from January 11-17, 1980.

A commercial producers survey, completed and printed by LIVESTOCK Magazine in Denver, Colorado, ranked Brangus third in the total number of bulls purchased in 17 Western states during a 12-month period. Brangus ranked third behind Hereford and Angus, beating out Polled Hereford, Simmental, and Charolais. In the southern region of the survey, comprised of Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, Brangus ranked second to Hereford in number of bulls purchased.

Buena Vista Ranch, of Madera, California advertised that performance records aren’t enough. “A lot of producers keep individual performance records on their cattle. But here at Buena Vista we want to know more than each animal’s capabilities.

We want to know why. We look at their personalities, their physiology, their libido, anything that influences their efficiency and their capability to produce.”

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FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

TOMMY E. MILLIORN

Long-time Brangus breeder, Tommy Milliorn, Abilene, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 84.

Milliorn was born in Oplin, Texas to Walter Earl Milliorn and Linnie Olive Gwin Milliorn on December 26, 1935. He graduated from Eula High School. He married Ruth Ann Rogers Proffitt on December 3, 2004 in Abilene, Texas. He was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist church where he attended for many years.

Milliorn moved to Abilene in 1966 to enter the real estate business. He owned and operated Milliorn Realty, which offered property management services and insurance. His true passion was Big Elm Cattle Company ,where he raised quality Brangus cattle. His most fulfilling time was serving on the West Texas Rehab Center Board of Directors, where in 2014, he was honored with the Harry Holt “Good Neighbor” award. Milliorn served in various positions (from member to president) of multiple organizations including the Abilene Board of Realtors, Abilene Home Builders Association, both state and national Association of Realtors, state and national cattle associations, and Hill Country Brangus Breeders.

He poured his heart and soul into the West Texas Brangus Breeders Association, where over the years, he filled most positions on the board and was sales committee chairman for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Joe Milliorn and one sister, Betty Mae Gable.

Milliorn is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Milliorn, his sister Wilma Johnson of Abilene, Texas, his brother Clarence and wife Sue Milliorn of Eula, Texas and one sister-in-law, Louise Milliorn of Abilene, Texas. He is also survived by several generations of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Randy Carson, Vic Choate, Bob Helmers, Rodger Kennedy, Bobby Melson, Richard Milliorn, and Pete Welch. Honorary Pallbearers include Bill Morrison, Doug Ford, Chuck Erwin, Rafael Morales, Sammy Pierce, and Gayland Townsend.

Memorials may be given to the West Texas Rehab Center or Disability Resources Inc. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Annie Morrison, his loving care giver from Visiting Angels, Dr. Victor Hudman, Encompass Rehab and Hendrick Hospice.

SWAYZE ELWYN MCCRAINE, JR.

Longtime Prescott rancher and developer, Swayze Elwyn McCraine, Jr., died October 21 at the Mayo Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, following heart complications.

He was born August 24, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to S.E. and Martha McCraine.

Throughout his school years, showing cattle and other livestock was his passion and he won many state championships, as well as spending every moment he could on his family’s ranch at Woodville, Mississippi. After graduating from Louisiana State University in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science, he went to work for Great Plains Western Corporation, a multi-faceted cattle and grain corporation with ranches in six states.

While managing the company’s Triple C Brangus Ranch near San Antonio, Texas, he met and married Kathy Gary, who was editor of the Brangus Journal. They moved to Whittier, California, in 1976, where Great Plains named McCraine vice president of ranching. In 1978 he left the company to take over 6M Corporation, his family’s ranching operation in Mississippi, where he ran a stocker and cow-calf operation.

Six years later he realized a lifelong dream to ranch in the West when he moved to Prescott, Arizona to be involved with the Gary family’s Horner Mountain Ranch at Dugas. He also joined the development company started by his father-inlaw, Bill Gary, and he developed Granite Oaks Subdivision, Inscription Canyon Subdivision, and the Prescott Airpark in Prescott, Highland Meadows Subdivision in Williams, and later with other partners, The Vineyards at Cottonwood.

Over the years, McCraine’s ranching operation continued to grow. After selling Horner Mountain Ranch in 1995, the McCraines owned the Wagon Bow Ranch and SV Ranch at Wikieup, then the 7 Up Ranch at Prescott, both in Arizona.

He was also active in many livestock organizations and activities. Shortly after moving to Prescott, he took over management of the Arizona Hereford Association Bull Sale; then in 1988, he and Richard Smyer of Prescott Livestock Auction started the Prescott All Breed Bull Sale. In 1992, McCraine was instrumental in turning it all into Cattleman’s Weekend, northern Arizona’s largest livestock event. The Arizona Hereford Association named him Cattleman of the Year in 2005.

Over his lifetime he served as president of the Southeast Brangus Breeders Association, Southwest Brangus Breeders (continued on page 50)

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Association and Northern Arizona Cutting Horse Association.

He was on the board of directors of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Arizona National Livestock Show, Sharlot Hall Museum, Yavapai Cattle Growers Association, and Arizona Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation. He was also on the Arizona Governor’s Communication Committee and Yavapai County Planning Committee, and he was a longtime member of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association.

In 2005, he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and received a heart transplant. He was a fighter who didn’t let it slow him down. In 2009 KJ Kasun came on board as a partner in Campwood Cattle Company, which today is comprised of the 7 Up, the Lazy K8 at Skull Valley, and a desert lease known as the TT’s at Black Canyon City, a total

of 185,000 acres of rangeland running more than 1,000 head of mother cows and 1,400 stockers, in addition to a registered Quarter Horse program.

Above all, McCraine was known for his kind heart, good business sense and stewardship of the land. As one friend commented, “His word and handshake were as good as gold.”

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy; sister, Maellen Langlois; niece, Farrar Frazee (Andy); daughter, Clare; nephew, Nathan Gardner (Roxanne) and their children, Morgan and Cole.

A celebration of his life is scheduled for early next summer at the 7 Up Ranch. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arizona Cattle Industry Research and Education Foundation (ACIF), P.O. Box 2619, Mesa, Arizona 85214.

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Farm located at Gallant, AL 35972

Big D Ranch Phillip & Beth DeSalvo 173 Miller Lane Center Ridge, AR 72027 (501) 208-6119 www.BigDRanch.net

Brangus & Ultrablack Bulls Available Now at the Ranch and the fall Brangus & angus InvItatIonal Bull sale

Sat., September 26, 2020

Tulare Co. Stockyard, Dinuba, California bull Photos anD matings: www.spanishranch.net Follow Us on Instagram @spanishranchcuyama

SPANISH RANCH Brangus and Ultrablack Cattle

THD ©

Daniel & Pamela Doiron l 805-245-0434 Cell doiron@spanishranch.net l www.spanishranch.net

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STATE DIRECTORY

FLORIDA — GEORGIA — KANSAS — LOUISIANA — MISSISSIPPI

Brangus & Charolais CATTLE FOR SALE

L.G. Herndon, Jr. “Bo”, owner

Sky Herndon, manager

bo@vidaliasfinest.com

sky@vidaliasfinest.com

912/293-1316

912/245-0428

lgherndonjrfarms.com

David Wood Magnolia, MS 713-539-5715

dwood@woodcorporation.com

CDPBrangus.com

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STATE DIRECTORY

MISSOURI — NEW MEXICO — NORTH CAROLINA — OKLAHOMA — TEXAS

Commercial & Registered

Isaias Castillo 903-806-4711 icastillo903@yahoo.com Daniel Castillo 903-452-1052 castillotrucking903@yahoo.com

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JOE & MELANIE FULLER - BEN & TRISH FULLER 14148 N State Highway 16, Willow City, TX 78675 C. 979-255-7747 E. jw.fuller@yahoo.com

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TEXAS Drake Land & Cattle 398 Drake Road Quanah, Texas 79252

Cell: (832) 331-2527 Ranch: (940) 663-6143 drakeranch398@gmail.com www.drakeranch.com

est. 1924 Quanah, Texas

Registered Red Brangus & Ultrareds show heifers, herd sires, and replacements available Megan (713) 492-6158 John (281) 740-0572 greenwoodcattleco@yahoo.com

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ackson family brangus

JODI & DAVID JACKSON 3099 Horseshoe Bend Waco, Texas 76708 Jodi cell: 254.722.9138

jodiatbentwood@sbcglobal.net

JLS International, Inc. Where winning tradition and performance collide Brangus bulls and heifers available year-round at private treaty.

www.jlsbrangus.com Jeff Smith, Owner Myron Saathoff myronsaathoff@yahoo.com

251-947-5688 210-218-4804

MIKE SHELTON C: 713.560.8333 Colita Loop, Colita, TX 77351 www.brangusprofit.com Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Cattle

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TEXAS

STATE DIRECTORY

RIO RANCH

Registered Brahman, Charolais and Brangus Raul Montez 832-331-6800 jraulmontez@ymail.com 39606 FM 1736 Hempstead, TX 77445 RIORANCHTX.COM

Randy Schmidt 903.278.7777

Richard Norris 903.276.1804

Schmidt Farms BRANGUS & ULTRABLACK

Garrett Hinds 417-880-2839

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Zottarelli Ranches Angelo Zottarelli 2156 FM 2414 Evant, Texas 76525

www.zottarelliranches.com

REGISTERED & COMMERCIAL CATTLE Mailing Address PO Box 400 Evant, TX 76525

254-471-5675 Ranch 512-422-3123 Mobile zrbrangus@sbcglobal.net

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CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 Deadline to Reserve Spot in 2021 Brangus Sire Directory 4 Entry Deadline for Florida State Fair National Brangus Points Show, Tampa, Florida 5 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Bull Sale, Uniontown, Alabama 10 Ad Reservation Deadline for January Brangus Journal 24-25 IBBA Office Closed for Chirstmas Holiday 31 IBBA Office Closed for New Years Holiday JANUARY 1 IBBA Office Closed for New Years Holiday 10 Ad Reservation Deadline for Spring Frontline 10-14 Cattlemen's Congress & IBBA Annual Membership Meeting, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 11 Late Entry Deadline for Florida State Fair National Brangus Points Show, Tampa, Florida 12 The Exclusive Sale, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 15-16 Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Board of Directors Meeting, Dahlonega, Georgia

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FEBRUARY 10 Ad Reservation Deadline for March Brangus Journal 11 Florida State Fair National Brangus Points Show, Tampa, Florida 20 MP Brangus at Diamond D Ranch Bull Sale, Comanche, Texas 27 Hunt's H+ Brangus Bull & Female Sale, Calhoun, Georgia MARCH 5-6 Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show, Birmingham, Alabama 10 Ad Reservation Deadline for April Brangus Journal 12 Cavender-Draggin' M and Partners Brangus Bull Sale, Jacksonville, Texas 12 Power Source Genetic Alliance, Paris, Texas 13 Louisiana Brangus & Ultrablack Bull Sale & Commercial Females, Lecompte, Louisiana 20 Mound Creek Ranch Genetics & Genomics Bull & Female Sale, Leona, Texas 23 GENEPLUS at Suhn Cattle Company Registered Brangus & Ultrablack Bull Sale, Eureka, Kansas 25 Briggs Super American Brangus & Santa Gertrudis 200 Head Bull Sale, Bloomington, Texas 27 West Texas Brangus Breeders Sale, Abilene, Texas

ADVERTISING INDEX ALABAMA Far Niente Farms ........................................51 Galloway Brangus ......................................51 Johnston Brangus .....................................51 Lake Majestik..............................................51 Quail Valley Farms............................5, 19, 46 Southeast Brangus Breeders......................51 TTT Brangus Farm........................................51 ARIZONA Carter Brangus ...........................................51 Parker Brangus...........................................51 ARKANSAS Big D Ranch ...............................................51 Chimney Rock Cattle Co. ............................51 Don Hall Brangus ......................................51 Draggin M Ranch ........................... 29-31, 51 Giffin Farms................................................51 Jacksons Double J......................................51 Mobley, Luke..............................................50 Pope Farms Brangus...................................51 Red Bud Farms...........................................51 CALIFORNIA Spanish Ranch............................................51 FLORIDA Fenco Farms.................................... 46-47, 51 Hardee Farms ............................................52 Phillips Ranch.......................................43, 52 W.E.T. Farms................................................52 Wynne Ranch.............................................52 GEORGIA Blackwater Cattle Co. .................................52 Burke Brangus Farm ..................................52 Char-No Farm .............................................52 Greuel Family Brangus ..............................52 L.G. Herndon, Jr. Farms, Inc. ......................52 Salacoa Valley Farms..................................52 The Oaks Farms...........................................47 IOWA Ritchie Industries........................................41 KANSAS Suhn Cattle Co ...........................................52

LOUISIANA Bushley Creek Cattle Co. ............................52 Cross N Farms ......................................45, 52 Mid South Cattle Company........................52 The Branch Ranch.......................................52 MISSISSIPPI 5K Cowbelle Brangus ................................52 Double W Ranch ........................................52 T3 Brangus..................................................52 Town Creek Farm........................................25 MISSOURI Don Thomas & Sons ...................................53 GENEPLUS................................. 12-13, 20-21 Valley View Ranch.......................................53 Vitaferm......................................................58 NEBRASKA DVAuction...................................................15 NEW MEXICO Bobby and Bobbie Brangus .......................53 Brinks Brangus @ Westall Ranches ............53 NORTH CAROLINA L&W Cattle Co.............................................53 Peterson Brangus.......................................53 OKLAHOMA Amrich Ranch ............................................53 CCI Live......................................................... 9 Dotson, Wes................................................50 K & R Broken Bar Ranch .............................53 Lawman Ranch...........................................53 Perry Ranch.................................................53 The Exclusive................................................ 9 Vorel Farms.................................................53 TEXAS 2C Brangus.................................................53 American Marketing Services .............. 46-47 Bovine Elite, LLC .........................................50 C&C Brangus..............................................53 Cavender Ranches ......................... 29-31, 53 Cavender-Draggin’ M and Partners...... 29-31 Clark Cattle Services ...................................50 Cox Excalibur Brangus ...............................53 Cross F Cattle..............................................53 Diamond K Ranch ......................................53 Double Creek Brangus Ranch ....................53

Drake Land & Cattle ...................................54 E3 Ranch, LLC .............................................54 Elgin Breeding Services, LLC ......................50 Farris Ranching Company ..........................54 G Bar Brangus.............................................54 Gardner Cattle Co........................................54 Garry Clem Brangus ...................................54 Genesis Ranch ...........................................54 GKB Cattle ..................................................54 Greenwood Cattle Co. ................................54 Hi Point Sales + Marketing ...................9, BC Indian Hills Ranch .....................................54 Jackson Family Brangus.............................54 JLS International ........................................54 K & L Brangus .............................................54 L Ray Ranch................................................ IFC Lambert, Doak............................................50 Mound Creek Ranch...................................54 MP Brangus..........................................54, BC Oak Creek Farms.........................................54 Oakley, Lakin..............................................50 OK Farms....................................................54 Old Colita Ranch.........................................54 Pennridge Ranch..................................19, 55 Rafter 2 Ranch............................................55 Reagan, Terry..............................................50 Rio Ranch....................................................55 Roop Cattle Co. ..........................................55 Santa Rosa Ranch...................................3, 55 Scamardo Brangus...............................55, 59 Schmidt Farms............................................55 Star G Ranch...............................................55 Starwood Ranch..........................................55 Tajo Ranch..................................................55 Trio Cattle & Genetics..................................55 Triple Crown Ranch.....................................55 Triple JR Cattle Co.......................................55 Tuna Rosa Ranch.........................................55 Turner Brangus Farm..................................55 Villa Ranch..................................................23 Vineyard Cattle Co......................................55 Williams Ranch Co................................15, 55 Zottarelli Ranches.......................................55

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