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Multiple breed leading sires have risen from this sale over the past 3 decades, but more importantly than that you will find consistency unlike any other in the breed from lot 1 to lot 150. High accuracy sires and proven cow families. WE KNOW THE BUSINESS. WE ARE IN THE
We are in ALL aspects of the cattle business, not just seedstock producers. This gives us a viewpoint from conception to marketing to consumer in understanding what the industry needs. We have watched and listened to our customers and built a product with a shot of ear that ACTUALLY fits the entire country.
The lost art of the cattle business is balance. More programs are chasing extremes in one area or another. We are not. These cattle can AND will profit through multiple points of the supply chain on the terminal side WHILE still making a female that can acclimate and excel in various environments.
Weathering the season together
A Letter from the President
BY GRADY GREEN, IBBA PRESIDENT
Friends and Fellow Brangus
Breeders, as we find ourselves in the heart of another summer, I’d like to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to all Brangus breeders across the country, as well as our many friends internationally, for a happy, healthy, and productive season. The work you do day in and day out is not only vital to the beef industry, but also a testament to resilience, care for the land, and deeprooted tradition.
Raising Brangus cattle requires dedication, perseverance, and a strong connection to both herd and habitat. The summer months bring long days, intense heat, and a whole new set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you're in the thick of hay production, managing pasture rotation, or preparing bulls for fall sale season, I hope this summer brings you favorable weather, green grass, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from seeing your hard work take shape in the pasture.
However, while we celebrate the strength and spirit of our Brangus community, we must also pause to recognize and reflect on the recent hardships faced by many of our fellow cattlemen and women, especially those in the Texas Hill Country.
The flooding that swept through parts of the Texas Hill Country earlier this summer brought devastating losses. Torrential rains, swollen rivers, and sudden flash floods have not only disrupted lives and livelihoods but taken the lives of neighbors, friends, and family members in a region known for its rugged beauty and tight-knit communities. My deepest condolences go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, livestock, or a sense of safety in the aftermath of this disaster.
BRANGUS BREEDERS REPRESENT SOME
OF THE BEST OF WHAT AMERICAN AGRICULTURE HAS TO OFFER.
— GRADY GREEN
For those in our Brangus community affected by the flooding, know that you are not alone. We grieve with you. We support you. And in true agricultural fashion, we will rally around you. The Texas spirit is one of grit and generosity. In the face of destruction, we rebuild. In the face of loss, we remember, and we carry forward.
The Hill Country is a special place, not just geographically, but culturally. It holds a rich legacy of ranching, cattle breeding, and stewardship of the land. Many Brangus breeders call this area home, and their operations are woven into the very fabric of the region. It's hard to see that fabric torn, even temporarily. But if there's one thing we can count on in this industry, it’s the strength of community.
This summer, I encourage all of you, breeders, ranchers, and agricultural allies alike, to not only focus on the business of raising great Brangus cattle, but also on the business of raising each other up. Check in on your neighbors. Lend a hand where you can. Whether it's donating hay or a helping hand, offering pasture space, or simply making a call to check in on a friend who may be struggling, every little gesture of kindness counts.
The challenges facing ranchers today go well beyond weather. From volatile markets to rising input costs and ongoing regulatory concerns, it's more important than ever that we stand together as a unified front. And in times of tragedy, our unity becomes not just important, but essential.
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Let us also take a moment to appreciate the resilience of the Brangus breed itself. Bred to thrive in harsh climates and fluctuating conditions, Brangus cattle are a symbol of adaptation and durability. They mirror the very values of those who raise them: strength, balance, and a quiet but undeniable determination. If ever there were a season to channel that spirit, it is now.
As summer stretches on, I wish you cool mornings, green pastures, and gentle rains. I hope your cattle are healthy, your grass is strong, and your spirits even stronger.
I hope your families find joy in the rhythms of ranch life, the sultry days, the fence-mending weekends, the late suppers shared after a long day under the sun.
And for those still reeling from loss, I hope this summer brings healing. May the land restore itself, may your herds recover, and may your hearts find peace.
In closing, let us remain grateful, not only for the cattle we raise, the land we steward, but especially the people who walk beside us on this journey. Brangus breeders represent some of the best of what American agriculture has to offer, and I am proud to stand with you in both celebration and sorrow.
Stay safe, stay strong, and may the rest of your summer be filled with health, hope, and plenty of blessings.
— Grady Green IBBA President
change, change, and more change
Let's Get Ready for an Exciting Year End
BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Photo By: Taylor Gazda
You’re holding the newly designed Brangus Journal — the first major refresh in recent memory. There’s no better time than now to showcase change and set a new direction for the Brangus breed as a business and as a community.
Brangus cattle continue to top markets like never before, whether it’s commercial calves bringing impressive profits for our cattlemen or purebred animals making waves at ranches across the country.
On the business side, we’ve introduced important updates to help streamline operations and serve you better. One major improvement is our new payment and billing system, Biller Genie. Early feedback has been outstanding, and we’ve already seen how this system makes our processes more efficient and accurate, from Total Herd Reporting (THR) payments to all association-related billing.
It’s also been a busy summer working closely with Neogen on advanced genetic testing tools. These new tests will help us make better-informed decisions and reduce errors in cattle selection. But let’s remember: the only way to truly breed great cattle is by combining both phenotype and genotype. Balance is key.
As we pursue improvements in marbling, carcass quality and red meat yield, we must never compromise the core strengths of Brangus bulls and females — their exceptional maternal traits, adaptability, and efficiency.
At the end of the day, we sell cattle by the pound, and so do our customers. Maintaining that focus ensures we continue to deliver what the market demands while preserving the traits that have made Brangus cattle a standout choice for decades.
This summer, my wife, daughter, and I traveled to Italy to celebrate our 30th anniversary. It was an incredible experience to see the changes they have made in agriculture over the years — how they value the land, use irrigation to maximize every acre, and thoughtfully balance tradition with innovation. What a change they have made since the days of the Roman Empire! We also had the chance to reconnect with some good friends. If you’re considering a trip, I highly recommend it.
Looking ahead, be on the lookout for our brand-new website. While it has taken longer than we originally anticipated, we’re confident it will be the most modern and user-friendly site in the industry. In addition,
get ready for our new ad campaign that will take the industry by storm, Built for Business giving new focus to the Brangus breed and its members. Also, keep an eye for our new digital platform launching this fall. It will give breeders even more ways to reach new customers while continuing to keep current customers engaged and informed.
I’m honored to walk alongside each of you as we navigate this exciting chapter for Brangus. Together with our board of directors’ leadership, we have the momentum, the vision, and the cattle to shape the future of the beef industry. Let’s keep challenging ourselves to innovate, stay true to our breed’s strengths, and support one another as we grow. I look forward to seeing what we can achieve in the coming year — and I’m confident the best is yet to come.
God bless our ranchers and farmers. God bless our military. And God bless America.
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Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Genetics
Inside Draggin' M Ranch
BY LINDSAY ALLEN
Tucked away in the rolling pastures of El Dorado, Arkansas, Draggin’ M Ranch is more than just a cattle operation—it’s the culmination of years of determination, hard work, genetic vision, and a deepseated love for Brangus cattle. For John Milam, ranching wasn’t just a profession, it was a heritage that stretches back to the wide skies of West Texas in the 1800s, where his ancestors first made their mark as cattlemen. Today, that legacy lives on through Lisa, Lynne, Laura, and Rodney Milam, who carry forward their father’s vision with a herd of elite Brangus cattle, carefully bred to shape the future of the beef industry.
What began with a pair of Angus bulls and a handshake at Camp Cooley Ranch in 2005 has since evolved into one of the most respected Brangus programs in the country. Under the leadership of ranch president, Grady Green, Draggin’ M Ranch has grown into a powerhouse of genetic excellence. It is home to some of the most influential herd sires and donor females in the breed. With standout bulls like Empire, Admiral, Top Gun, Cash Flow, Headliner, Mr. Smooth, Visionary, Jackpot, Relentless, Express, and others, the Draggin’ M brand has become synonymous with performance.
“We approach our mating’s from a standpoint of balance and consistency. We strive to produce a genetic product that checks all the boxes in terms of performance, phenotype, fertility, longevity, and soundness without chasing fads or trends,” Green stated.
Recognized by fellow Brangus breeders for their focus and dedication to the breed, John Milam received the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) Breeder of the Year honor in 2015. In 2024, Green earned the same distinction, one of the few ranch managers to ever do so. Under Green’s direction over the past 16 years, Draggin’ M Ranch has grown steadily and is now the fifth-largest Brangus herd in the nation.
One of the keys to Draggin’ M Ranch’s success has been a valuable partnership with fellow Brangus breeders, first through the inception of GeneTrust and now through what has evolved into CDP Brangus. This marketing alliance has opened doors for Draggin’ M to market seedstock bulls, high-quality registered females, and commercial Brangus females across the U.S. and Mexico.
CDP Brangus is a partnership among several Brangus breeders and genetic collaborators, selling cattle through two annual sales hosted at the Draggin’ M Ranch headquarters in mid-March and mid-November. Each year they offer more than 400+ registered bulls, over 200+ registered Brangus and Ultrablack females, and 600+ commercial Brangus females, along with private treaty bulls and females available year-round.
When it comes to selling Brangus genetics that appeal to both seedstock and commercial producers, customer service remains a cornerstone. “Our philosophy is that if we can help you be profitable and successful, then you’ll keep coming back to our sales. We don’t want a customer for just one sale, we want a customer and friend for life. The relationships are what matter most,” Green emphasized.
The CDP Brangus bull development program is rigorous, with a strong focus on consistent, data-driven performance, longevity, soundness, and fertility. The goal is to provide customers with bulls that can service their herds, maintain condition, and recover quickly after breeding season. Bulls must pass multiple evaluations based on EPDs, pedigree, weights, ultrasound data, temperament, structural soundness, sheath scores, and phenotype. They are raised on a forage-based ration in large pastures with varied terrain, preparing them for success in any environment.
Draggin’ M Ranch remains committed to the future of the Brangus breed. Green currently serves as president of the IBBA Board of Directors and has contributed through roles on the Breed Improvement and Promotions committees. He also serves on the Southeast Brangus Breeders Board of Directors and previously on the Texas Brangus Breeders Association board.
Photos By: Sara Green
“Brangus cattle are the perfect combination of carcass and maternal value. They can shed off and thrive in tropical climates while also growing hair and enduring harsh cold weather,” said Green, “Brangus are the answer to many of the challenges facing the cattle industry today. Their fertility and longevity keep females in production longer, and the calves they produce consistently outperform their contemporaries from pasture to rail.”
“The long-term breeding program we’ve developed here at Draggin’ M Ranch continues to grow and prove its value. Our cattle are making an impact in other programs, and we’re excited about the promising progeny we have to market this fall. We truly believe the future is bright at Draggin’ M Ranch,” Green shared.
As Draggin’ M Ranch looks ahead, its foundation remains firmly rooted in the values that have guided it from the start—integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the Brangus breed. Through meticulous breeding, thoughtful stewardship, and a customer-first approach, the Milam family and Green have built more than a ranch. They’ve created a legacy of excellence that continues to shape the genetic landscape of the beef industry. With every calf born, every sale held, and every partnership formed, Draggin’ M Ranch stands as a testament to what’s possible when heritage meets forward-thinking vision.
BRANGUS CATTLE ARE THE ANSWER TO MANY OF THE CHALLENGES FACING THE CATTLE INDUSTRY TODAY.
— GRADY GREEN DRAGGIN' M RANCH PRESIDENT
Improving Red Meat Yield in Brangus Cattle
BY BRAD WRIGHT, RANCH HAND ANALYTICS, LLC
Photos By: Jessie England
Brad Wright is the owner of Ranch Hand Analytics, a genetic and data consulting company founded in 2014.
Brad has a M.S. in Animal Breeding from Texas A&M University and works with breeders primarily across the southeast to better utilize data to make sound genetic selection and business decisions.
Red meat yield is a current hot-button topic in the beef industry. Current research at Texas Tech University, spearheaded by Dr. Dale Woerner, suggests that the current yield grade formula is only 15-20% accurate in determining actual red meat yield. Current grid systems continue to offer premiums and discounts based on a calculation developed in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. Also, due to the drive for increased quality, larger carcasses, and economic advantages to more days on feed, harvested animals are fatter and yield less red meat. How did we get here and what does the future of beef production hold in store?
The primary drivers of the current yield grade calculation are carcass weight (CW), ribeye area (REA), and back fat (FAT). Based on this formula, significant time, money and research was dedicated to collecting these data points and increasing selection ability for these traits. The only technology currently available to collect these data points in live animals is ultrasound. The Brangus breed was an early adopter of ultrasound technology and the first to launch Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) for REA, FAT and intramuscular fat (IMF). Brangus breeders continue to be leaders in the industry in collecting and using carcass ultrasound records to identify genetically superior animals for carcass characteristics.
As more ultrasound records are collected and fed into the genetic evaluation, the accuracy of these EPDs continues to increase. By utilizing the REA EPD, Brangus breeders have effectively increased REA size. Recent data from the Brangus Value Project indicates a high correlation between the current ultrasound REA EPDs and carcass REA. As we look into the future, it is imperative to collect more carcass data. The breed improvement committee and the board of directors are already actively working to advance the ability to collect and store data from commercial cattle with known Brangus parents
(typically sires). As seedstock breeders, it will be important to build relationships with your commercial bull customers to aid them in DNA verification of pedigrees and the sharing of their carcass data if they are retaining ownership of their feeder calves.
IF BRANGUS BREEDERS UTILIZE ALL THE TOOLS AVAILABLE, THEY CAN BE POSITIONED AHEAD OF THE CURVE WHEN THE INDUSTRY FINDS A WAY TO PAY ACCURATELY FOR RED MEAT YIELD.
— BRAD WRIGHT
With more carcass data, the genetic evaluation team will be able to convert our current ultrasound EPDs to carcass EPDs. This advancement will also bring with it a carcass weight EPD. This continues to be a very economically important trait since that is the weight that is paid if selling feeder cattle on a grid. The beef industry has had many changes over the years, but one constant stays the same… pounds pay.
Getting back to red meat yield, while the Brangus breed and the rest of the beef industry has successfully increased ribeye size, we have failed to make the impact on red meat yield that is desired. The current research indicates that, while REA is important and still a premium sub-primal, overall red
meat yield is more heavily influenced by the round and chuck. There are currently no selection tools available for the round and chuck except for a cattleman’s eye.
As much as EPDs have impacted selection decisions, breeders must still use a judicious eye in selecting breeding animals for the next generation. A wide chest floor and a thick butt still mean a lot selecting an ideal beef animal. It is important that the animals used in seedstock and the bulls that are sold to the commercial sector accomplish the overall goals of the beef industry.
As always, it is also important to take a multi-trait approach to cattle breeding. Selection for any one trait can move that trait very quickly but could have negative consequences as well. As breeders work to also retain premium female genetics, selection only for growth, ribeye area and marbling can lead to decreased cow efficiency and decreased fertility.
Optimizing red meat yield in beef cattle is both an art and a science, requiring the thoughtful integration of genetic and phenotypic selection tools. Expected progeny differences provide a powerful forecast of genetic
merit, carcass data offers postharvest validation, and ultrasound technology enables real-time assessment in live animals. When used together, these tools create a feedback loop that accelerates progress, enhances profitability, and ensures the continued competitiveness of beef producers in a demanding market. By embracing data-driven selection strategies, the beef industry can confidently stride toward a future of abundant, high-quality red meat production.
As seedstock breeders, there is an obligation to produce genetics that maintain optimum performance and maximum profitability. Those cattle are fertile with plenty of growth and possess the carcass traits demanded by the beef industry. If Brangus breeders utilize all the tools available from EPDs, ultrasound, carcass data and visual appraisal, they can be positioned ahead of the curve when the industry finds a way to pay accurately for red meat yield. Brangus cattle are already receiving premiums on current grids and can be positioned to maintain or surpass these premiums when the industry discovers the new way to evaluate red meat yield.
BRangus vigor components
BRangus vigor - a process verified program to differentiate genuine brangus sired feeder cattle from generic indicus crossbreds brangus vigor will drive value for brangus sired feeder calves and build buyer confidence in the growyard and feedyard sectors.
sired by registered brangus or ultrablack bull
source and age verified
weaned 60 days
bqa certified
2 rounds of 5-way respiratory vaccination
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brangus vigor 840 eid tag *provided with program*
last day to wean: september 12th
$5/head enrollment fee for help placing eligible cattle contact kyle caldwell: kcaldwell@gobrangus.com (214)794-3625
TThe Brangus Brief
Market & Industry Insights
BY KYLE CALDWELL, IBBA DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICES AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS
he beef industry is never boring. If you want to stay ahead of the game, stay knowledgeable of the industry’s current events. Part of our goal with this new Brangus Journal format is to help Brangus breeders be the best cattlemen you can be by equipping you with the information needed to stay ahead.
THE “MEAT” OF THE MATTER
Despite minor swings over the last couple of weeks, feeder cattle markets across all weight groups and regions have remained high, driven by a still-weak cattle supply and soft corn market. According to CattleFax, the composite beef carcass cutout (value of a beef carcass) across all quality grades is up $70/cwt over last year at this time, and up $116/cwt from two years ago.
The Choice/Select spread is a measure of the difference in price between a USDA Choice and a USDA Select carcass. This spread typically fluctuates seasonally, getting tighter in January/ February, and steadily increasing throughout the year. Right now, the spread is about $12, down from about $20 from the last two years at this time of year, driven in my
mind by one major issue made up of a few smaller issues: a tight supply of overfed cattle.
Fed cattle prices are sky-high, so the math says feed them as long as you can. Overfed cattle means more fat on an already heavier-than ever carcass, leading to an oversupply of fat trimmings and not enough lean trimmings to satisfy the U.S.’s most popular cut of beef: ground beef. This is what drives U.S. beef imports. It isn’t valuable middle meats like ribeyes, strip loins or tenderloins, it is lean trim to supply the ground beef market.
This is an area of expansion for the U.S. beef industry that focuses not only on the size of a ribeye, but on the total red meat yield of the entire carcass. Brangus cattle have long been known to have superior muscle confirmation compared to British breeds and other American breeds. High quality, high yielding carcasses are the way forward and Brangus will be leading the charge.
SCREWWORM UPDATE
If you haven’t heard about the screwworm threat making its way through Mexico, then you have been living under a rock the last several months. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins closed the border
to imported cattle from Mexico a couple of months ago to put political pressure on Mexico to do more to slow the spread of the screwworm fly. The most effective way to slow the spread is the use of the “Sterile Fly Technique” whereby sterile male flies are air-dropped into infected areas to breed with the female flies, causing them to lay unfertilized eggs that never hatch.
The screwworm is a nasty creature and has continued to work its way up through Mexico, now only 370 miles from the U.S. border at the time of drafting this article. If left unchecked with a “favorable” wind current (unfavorable for us), screwworm could be at the border in a month or so. A closed border has forced Mexico to step up its game in pushing back, but a fly does not know a closed border from an open one. If it makes it to the border, it will likely cross. USDA is doing all it can to secure funding to build more sterile fly facilities and refurbish old ones used in the 1960’s, but more help and funding is needed. This situation is very fluid so stay tuned.
MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MARKET CALVES
Let’s end on a high note. The calf market is hot- really hot. Premium
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cattle will always bring a premium, and commodity cattle will always bring commodity prices. I have said it before, and I will say it again. If you have the ability, DO NOT SELL STRAIGHT OFF THE COW, WEAN AND VACCINATE YOUR CALVES!
Selling value-added calves successfully requires a bit of a mindset shift. Those calves will be weaned and vaccinated one way or another by the time they leave your front gate, so I think of weaning and vaccinating as the bare minimum of what we should be doing as a commercial producer. Consequently, any unrealized “premiums” related to weaning and vaccinating, are avoidable discounts. The real question is, how much cash are you giving up, paying someone else to do it for you?
According to CattleFax, calves sold straight off the cow bring an average of $200 less per head than those weaned at least 45+ days, although most feeders and backgrounders prefer 60 days.
Furthermore, unvaccinated calves are discounted $80 per head; therefore, unweaned, and unvaccinated calves are looking down the barrel of a $280 discount
HIGH QUALITY, HIGH YIELDING CARCASSES ARE THE WAY FORWARD AND BRANGUS WILL BE LEADING THE CHARGE.
— KYLE CALDWELL
Now let’s get to the premiums. According to CattleFax, this year, calves with two rounds of vaccinations (2 rounds of 5-way, and two rounds of 7, 8, or 9-way vaccines) earned an average of $136/head premium over just one round of vaccinations. Moreover, cattle participating in an Age and Source verification program earned an average of $124/head premium over those not on an age and source program.
Here is the good news: the Brangus Vigor feeder calf program
through IBBA grants you access to all these premiums in a recognizable, marketable package. Cattle eligible for Brangus Vigor must be sired by a registered Brangus or Ultra bull, age and source verified, weaned 60 days, two rounds of vaccinations and originating from a BQA-certified producer. All these specifications are designed to help you, the producer, maximize the return on your market calves, all for a mere $5/head enrollment fee.
To capitalize on the growing demand for Brangus-sired feeder cattle, we will be hosting a weaned calf sale at East Texas Livestock in Crockett, Texas on November 11th, 2025. Whether you have five head or 500 head I want to hear from you, and I want to help you sell your calves in Crockett! Take full advantage of your high-quality Brangus bull genetics and maximize your payday! For more information on Brangus Vigor and the weaned calf sale, feel free reach out to Kyle Caldwell at kcaldwell@gobrangus.com
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CATCHING UP
Summer Fun and Fall Plans
BY LORI EDWARDS-DUNKERLEY, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND EDUCATION
It’s been a whirlwind of excitement this summer, and I couldn’t be prouder of the momentum we’re carrying into the rest of the year.
We just wrapped up an unforgettable week at the 2025 National Junior Brangus Show and Brangus Futurity – Brangus on the Bayou, hosted in West Monroe, Louisiana. What an incredible time we had celebrating our youth and showcasing the future of Brangus cattle!
We welcomed 150 junior and open exhibitors from 11 states, with over 500 entries between the two shows. From the strong competition to the lifelong friendships - both new and old - it was a week to remember. The IJBBA Legacy Foundation proudly awarded $10,000 in scholarships to our supreme winners. In addition, the International Brangus Auxiliary continues its longstanding commitment to supporting youth in the breed - having awarded an impressive $581,000 in scholarships to date.
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Congratulations to all our exhibitors and breeders. Thank you to every volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who made this event happen. We couldn’t have done it without you. Stay tuned for a full recap of contest and show results from the NJBS and the Brangus Futurity in the October edition of the Brangus Journal!
In June, we also hosted the IBBA Texas Invitational Show hosted by the IBBA show committee in conjunction with the TJBBA State Show, where we awarded our 2024–2025 Standard of Excellence Show Animal of the Year winners and kicked off this year’s show season.
Looking ahead, we invite everyone to join us this fall for the National Show of Merit in Shreveport, LA and the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair held in Jacksonville, FL. These are two exciting open shows that are part of our Standard of Excellence series. Whether you're showing, cheering from the stands, or just coming to connect, we’d love to see you there. Official dates and information on these shows can be found at www.gobrangus.com/shows.
We’re also excited for the upcoming IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference this November in Orlando, Florida and surrounding areas. Visit the IJBBA Facebook page for more details.
And while you’ve got your calendar out, be sure to mark down the dates of all the upcoming fall sales. This is a fantastic time to invest in some of the very best cattle and genetics in the business. The Brangus business is booming so bid early and bid often!
We’ve got so much more in store for the rest of 2025 and into the spring of 2026, including new events, new opportunities, and new ways to connect and grow. As the journey continues, thank you for being part of the Brangus community. It’s your enthusiasm, commitment, and love for this breed that keeps us moving forward.
Circle F Farms has grown its offering and is proud to have a variety of breeds available during this year’s 2025 Production Sale! This TWO DAY event will feature some of the best pedigrees and bloodlines in the industry. Females will be sold Friday, October 10th at 2:00 pm and all Bulls will be sold on Saturday, October 11th at Noon. We invite you to come sort through these animals and enjoy a weekend in God’s Country!
Registered Brahman • Registered Charolais • Registered Brangus
Registered Black AND Registered Red Angus • F1s and the highly sought after 1/8 bloods
Reg #974673 |
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14 CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
SUPREME FEMALE
ACC-CP CHARM 924L4
CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
SUPREME BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
GRAND CHAMPION
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
SUPREME ULTRA
BAR LAKEN 377L2
LAYTON RAY, HEARNE, TX
TEXAS INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Results by: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley Photos by: MD Creations
The 2025 International Brangus Breeders Association Texas Invitational Standard of Excellence Show was held June 8, 2025 in Bryan, Texas. Exhibitors welcomed judges Alan Leifeste and Matt Scasta.
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
ACC MOANA 649L5
CARSON MILLER, SPRING, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2 LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
BB MISS ROSE 150M2
BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY
WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
MCR MCC LADYBUG 485/3
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
SENDERO RED BRANGUS, LAREDO, TX
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1
JANISH CATTLE AND FORAGE, BELLVILLE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
TAJO MS MILENA 307M10
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
TX MS HOME RUN 01/L TANECKA RANCH, COLUMBUS, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
CX HOME RUNS HITTER 59M8
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
ACC KA-CHING 674M10
CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
Collectively Representing 243 YEARS in the Cattle Business!
SALE CONTACTS
Owner: John Kopycinski 979-251-2530
Consultants: Gary Bruns 830-391-0766
Kent Smith 979-540-8338
Mike Arnold 979-732-7679
Charlie Tiner 713-252-4662
Auctioneer: Troy Robinett 817-995-7509
TEXAS INVITATIONAL RESULTS
BRANGUS FEMALES
HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
TCR HAIL MARY 313M
TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX
RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
ACC MAGGIE MAE 192M3
CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
MEADOR MS JOLENE 767M2
LANA TITTOR, PARADISE, TX
YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14
CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
MP MISS BLACK VELVET 804L34
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
GKB MISS JESSICA 88L18
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
SB BOBBIE SUE 803L3
KATHERINE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
TCR RIHANNA 88L3
TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX
RED BRANGUS FEMALES
RED HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
TAJO MS MILENA 307M10
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX,
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
TAJO MS MERRITT 307M4
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX,
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX,
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
VILLAS MS GEM 10M
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX
RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
MS SENDERO LULU 59M3
SENDERO RED BRANGUS, LAREDO, TX
RED JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
CLF MS FRAN 334L8
MONTY ESKEW, TARZAN, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
BAR LOLA 307L5
4D BRANGUS, SPRING, TX
RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
DOS XX'S STRETCH'S MISS MAYA
TRUITT MARKS, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
HB EXCALIBURS MS LADY 948L
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES
ULTRA HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
OCR MAMA MIA 948M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
ORIGINS MISS TAYLOR 305N1
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
ULTRA SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
BB MISS ROSE 150M2
BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX
ULTRA RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER
MISS OA FIONA 563M
OLIVIA ADAMS, LIVERPOOL, TX
ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
BAR LAKEN 377L
LAYTON RAY, HEARNE, TX
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
GKB KATHY JO 149L27
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
KPKC MISS HOUDINI 231
MADY JOHNSON, NEW ULM, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
CLF MS SOLONA 204L1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
BRANGUS BULLS
BULL CALF CHAMPIOM
RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION
MP MR BRADLEY 38M26
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
SANKEYS TEJAS 894M1
BAYLER MAREE HURLBUT, RAYMOND, SD
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
W5 MR MOJO 215M
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
CCC GKB KILLIN TIME 924M
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
ELM MR COMMANDER WILLIE
GENNA MINYARD, OVALO, TX
RESERVE
SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
KLC THE DUKE 150L2
KASNER LAND AND CATTLE, ROSEBUD, TX
JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL
HCT MR LEGEND 789L
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL KL KRONOS 804L
K&L BRANGUS, GILLETT, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION BULL ORIGINS BUSINESS PLAN 302K6 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL ORIGINS CAPITAL GAINS 302K4 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
RED BRANGUS BULLS
RED BULL CALF CHAMPION
MCC NORMANDY 485N
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
RED RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION
DOS XXS T-N-TS NITRO
DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX
RED SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
CX HOME RUNS HITTER 59M8
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
VILLAS RED LABEL 38M2
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
VILLAS DURANGO 957M14
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
CX LEGENDS HR MACHO 307M1
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX
RED SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL
TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
SENDERO RED BRANGUS, LAREDO, TX
RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL DOS XXS DYNAMITES HAMMER DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL CX DA BOSS 76L COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BRANGUS BULLS
ULTRA BULL CALF CHAMPION JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1 CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
ULTRA RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION ORIGINS COLD FRONT 303M2 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
ULTRA SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL ACC KA-CHING 674M10 KATHERINE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING CHAMPION BULL GKB SQ RANGER 302M9 MADELYN ESKEW, TARZAN, TX
ULTRA JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL BB MONEY LINE 78M3
BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL ACC WARPATH 674M7 CLEAVIE ALLEN, CROCKETT, TX
ULTRA SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION BULL MCC LONE RANGER 5561L
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
Brangus & Ultrablacks BULLS & FEMALES
sale summaries
Photo by: Cavender Ranches
Cavender's Mature Cow Sale
April 25th, 2025
35 Brangus and Ultrablack Pairs and 3N1s grossed
$363,750 to average $10,393
15 Brangus and Ultrablack Fall Bred Cows grossed
$96,250 to average $6,417
50 Proven Brangus and Ultrablack Cows and Donors grossed $460,000 to average $9,200
97 buyers from 11 states gathered at Cavender Ranches for their Annual Spring Sales. Kicking off the weekend’s activities Friday afternoon was the sale of Mature Cows, Donors and Young Pairs. These proven females, many with calves at side found ready acceptance in the market place.
Topping the sale at $25,000 was lot 68, T3 MS Never Surrender 406J8 and her Top Shelf bull calf at side. This ¾ sister to Ace of Spades is a proven donor and boasts elite growth and carcass EPDs. She was consigned by Vanna Farms, Royston, GA and purchased by Cold Creek Ranch, Butler, GA.
Cavender's Cutting Edge Sale
April 26th, 2025
36 Brangus and Ultrablack Open Heifers grossed
$417,500 to average $11,598
18 Brangus and Ultrablack Fall Bred Heifers grossed
$145,500 to average $8,083
54 Total Brangus and Ultrablack Cutting Edge Heifers grossed $563,000 to average $10,426
Following the sale of Mature Cows, Donors and Young Pairs on Friday evening, activities started again on Saturday morning at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch with the sale of the Cutting-Edge Females at 10:00 AM. These young prospective herd cows and donor prospects represent some of the newest and most powerful young sire and young donor power available in the breed.
The pace was set early as the first lots in the ring topped the offering. Circle F Farms, Baxley GA paid $60,000 to own Lot 28, CB MS Express 992M2. This
yearling open heifer sired by Express daughter is big bodied and packing a punch on EPDs.
The high selling bred heifer at $18,000 was Lot 40, CB MS Big Lake 63L39. She is numerically superior and a daughter of one of the high selling Fall bred Cows in the Friday evening sale, 63G13. She was purchased by Whitley Construction, LLC.
Cavender's Grass Time Registered Females and Commercial Females
April 26th, 2025
6 Grass Time Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bred Heifers grossed $38,000 to average $6,333
22 Grass Time Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Open Heifers grossed $87,750 to average $3,989
28 Total Grass Time Heifers Grossed $125,750 to average $4,491
113 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Pairs w AI calves at side grossed $553,600 to average $4,899
148 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Pairs w NS calves at side grossed $699,100 to average $4,724
124 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Heavy Bred Heifers side grossed $486,550 to average $3,924
56 Commercial Brangus Fall Bred Heifers grossed $217,100 to average $3,877
96 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1Open Heifers grossed $271,900 to average $2,832
537 Total Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Females Grossed $$2,28,250 to average $4,149
The top selling Bred Heifer in the Grass Time Sale was Lot 142, CB MS Boot Cut 541L25, at $8,500. This big growth daughter of Boot Cut sold to Double Diamond Cattle Co, Burton, TX.
The grass Time Open heifers were topped by Lot 127, CB MS Tradition 817M. This Tradition daughter out of the dam of New Standard sold for $5,500 to RCL Cattle Co, Marshall, TX.
Last 3-5 years longer than other breeds
20-25% WW boost with Brangus cross
93% grade choice or higher
BYLAW CHANGE
BY JEREMY JACKSON, IBBA SECRETARY & TREASURER
The IBBA is asking for a very simple bylaw change and we need your help. The change is one word. Article 2 Section 2 of the bylaws state the annual meeting of the members of the Association must be held between January 1 and April 1. We want to change this so the annual meeting must be held between January 1 and September 1. Here’s why we would like to change these dates. The Long Range Planning Committee sent a request to the IBBA Board of Directors in February to have the flexibility to move the annual meeting around to gain more attendance. The annual meeting is often held at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This event is very crowded, and the hotels are extremely expensive. Brangus kids across the country are in school and it’s becoming more difficult to get them excused absences. We struggle to get a quorum every year due to the cost and terrible parking. The sale that is associated with this event has been moved out of the cattle barn and is very difficult to get to. The IJBBA LEGACY heifer has decreased in value every year due to poor attendance. We need a change. We would love to have our membership get together on an annual basis where the total focus can be Brangus.
This article and its publication date of August 1st will serve as the beginning date of notice and voting cannot be closed for at least 45 days to satisfy the notice clause in the bylaws. To vote, just log in to your REGISTR account. A pop up will appear that allows you to vote. A yes vote will allow the date to be changed from April 1 to September 1. We need 25% of the membership to vote and at least 2/3rds of those must vote yes for the change to occur.
Thank you for your continued support! Go BRANGUS!
Calendar of events
TBBA Annual Field Day
August 8, 2025 – August 9, 2025
Dublin, TX
Southeast Brangus Breeders Association
Annual Field Day
August 22, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Hosted by Draggin’ M Ranch in El Dorado, AR
Power of the Brands Sale
September 13, 2025
Wharton, TX
Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Showcase Sale
September 26, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Dothan, AL
Villa's CX Advantage Sale
October 4, 2025
Hempstead, TX
Circle F Farms Annual Production Sale
October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Baxley, GA
Town Creek Farm Sale
October 18, 2025
West Point, MS
Florida Prime Bull & Commercial
Female Sale
October 23, 2025
Floral City, Florida
Big D Ranch “The Cattlemen’s Choice”
Production Sale
October 25, 2025
Center Ridge, Arkansas
Oak Creek Farms Forage Developed
Registered Fall Brangus Bull Sale
October 25, 2025
Chappell Hill, TX
Tri Star Bull and Commercial Female Sale
October 24, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Bloomington, Texas
4th Annual Texas Drovers Bull & Commercial
Female Sale
October 25, 2025
Chappell Hill, TX
The Stockman's Kind at Blackwater Cattle Company
October 30, 2025
Lake Park, GA
National Show of Merit
October 30, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Shreveport, LA
GENEPLUS @ Chimney Rock Fall Sale
October 31, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Concord, AR
The Branch Ranch Rough & Ready Bull Sale
November 3, 2025
Mansfield, LA
Greater Jacksonville Ag Fair
Open Brangus Show
November 5, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Jacksonville, FL
Quail Valley Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale
November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Oneonta, AL
Brangus Vigor Special Feeder Calf Sale
November 11, 2025
Crockett, TX
Cavender Ranches Annual Fall
Production Sale
November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Jacksonville, Texas
GKB Cattle Brangus Production Sale
December 5, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Desdemona, TX
OUT WORK• OUT LAST
Bulls that help your bottom line.
Town Creek Farm bulls hold up, out-work, out-last and out-perform their peers. Fewer bulls to replace. Thirty years of developing proven bulls. They work!
√ Select your bulls from proven Brangus (selection of 1st gen 3/8-5/8 bulls) Ultrablacks, Vigor Max™ (Brahman x Angus half-blood), 3/4 Blood and Brahman Bulls.
√ Opportunity to buy bulls from a program that culls EVERY open female and EVERY female that doesn’t bring a calf to weaning pens.
√ Cattle fit the commercial world, based on good cows behind our bull offering.
√ Maternal bulls develop superior replacement heifers that are fertile, long-lasting and have good udders.
√ Offering full two-year-old bulls.
√ Large selection of calving ease heifer bulls.
√ User-Friendly bulls.
√ Bulls are hard, ripped and toned; ready for breeding pastures.
√ Managed to be disease-free. ALL bulls are out of Johnes-free cows.
√ Environmentally adapted and acclimated bulls that withstand heat and humidity.
√ Longevity – of breeding bulls and of their daughters.
√ Fertility is our top priority. All other traits follow fertility.
√ Genetics developed and proven for more than 30 years.
Town Creek Farm Sale
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 12 noon at the ranch near West Point, Mississippi 130 Brangus, Ultrablack, First Gen Brangus, and VigorMax™ Half-Blood Bulls, 200 Commercial Brangus Bred Heifers
Go to www.TownCreekFarm.com to request a sale catalog.
TOWN CREEK FARM A Fenco Farms Company
32476 Hwy. 50 East, West Point, Mississippi 39773-5207
Cody Glenn (601)508-8689 Cody@TownCreekFarm.com
Joy Reznicek Sundbeck (205)399-0221
Joy@TownCreekFarm.com
Clay Cooper (352)302-2734 Clay.Cooper@FencoFarms.com www.TownCreekFarm.com
ibba board of directors
President Grady Green, AR
1st Vice President Josh Walker, Ph.D., AR 2nd Vice President Warren Young, DVM, OK Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Jackson, AR
EAST REGION
Trey Cuevas, Purvis, MS treycuevas3@yahoo.com
Grady Green, El Dorado, AR grady@dragginmranch.com
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, AR jjackson101@gmail.com
Rob Singleton, Seville, FL rsingletoncattle@yahoo.com
texas region
Mary Douglass, Seguin, TX twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com
Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX jw.fuller@yahoo.com
Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX jodibjackson1990@gmail.com
Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, TX gary@fayettecountryhomes.cm
West Region
Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, KS sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com
Matt Barton, Stillwater, OK rangeroptics@gmail.com
Warren Young, DVM, Blanchard, OK wbydym@hotmail.com
At large
Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, TX doctorrand@me.com
Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, AR josh@redbudfarms.net
Cover Photo Taylor Gazda
IBBA Committee Chairmen
Breed Improvement
Dr. Randy Scmidt doctorrand@me.com
IJBBA Advisory
Michael Allen DVM allencattleco@yahoo.com
Finance
Jeremy Jackson jjackson101@gmail.com
Show
Mark Perry mark@mpelectric.net
IBBF
Brandon Belt brandonbelt@aol.com
Long Term Planning
Joe Fuller jw.fuller@yahoo.com
Promotions
Megan Greenwood megan@greenwoodcattleco.com
International Garrett Thomas garrett.r.thomas@gmail.com
Membership & Education
Karen Adamek yeehaw1966@yahoo.com
Commercial Marketing
Cody Glenn cody@towncreekfarm.com
int brangus auxiliary
President
Tina Gardner, China Spring, TX
1st Vice President
Tami Jones, Stillwater, OK
2nd Vice President
Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, AR
Secretary
Sami Roop, Grapevine, TX
Treasurer
Connie Smart, Runge, TX
Historian
Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX
Social Media Coordinator
Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
Int brangus foundation
President
Brandon Belt, Gatesville, TX
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Cozzitorto
Allen Goode, Mabank, TX
Chris Heptinstall, Dothan, AL
Tracy Holbert, College Station, TX
Traci Middleton, Puryear, TN
Cindy Blazek, Leona, TX
David Wood, Magnolia, MS
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, AR
IBBA STAFF
Executive Vice President
Rick Cozzitorto rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com
Director of Operations
Abby Geye ageye@gobrangus.com
Director of Registry Services
Callie DeLarm cdelarm@gobrangus.com
Director of Genomics & Research
Macee Wagner mprause@gobrangus.com
Director of Events & Education
Lori Edwards-Dunkerley ledwards@gobrangus.com
Director of Field Services & Strategic Projects
Kyle Caldwell kcaldwell@gobrangus.com
Director of Marketing & Communications
Briley Richard brichard@gobrangus.com
Brangus publications, INC
Editor in Chief
Briley Richard brichard@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales
Kyle Caldwell kcaldwell@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales
Jay Carlson jay@carlsonmediagroup.com
IJbba Board of directors
President
Grant Goree, MS
Ex-Officio
Emma Tittor, TX
International Brangus Queen
Anna Kate Goree, MS
Director
Isabelle Parkey, TX
Director
Savannah Hanson, TX
Director
Emily Jackson, AR Director
Gracie Johnson, TX Director
Aubrey Meador, TX
Director
Camille Burns, TX
Director
Carlee Taylor, FL Director
Carter Aucoin, LA
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