JOURNAL
Building on a Remarkable Sale Season and Elevating Brangus for the Future
A Letter from the President
BY GRADY GREEN, IBBA PRESIDENT
Fellow Brangus breeders,
As we near the end of another fall sale season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the dedication, professionalism, and passion you continue to pour into this breed. This year’s results speak volumes, not only about the demand for Brangus genetics, but also about the collective commitment of our membership to produce cattle that meet the evolving needs of our commercial customers. It is no exaggeration to say that this has been one of the strongest sale seasons in recent memory. Across the country, we witnessed exceptional averages on both breeding bulls and replacement females. Commercial cattlemen are speaking loudly with their checkbooks, and the message is clear: Brangus genetics are delivering performance, adaptability, and longevity in ways that few other breeds can match. Buyers are searching for predictability, maternal strength, heat tolerance, and carcass quality, and they are finding these traits consistently within our breed. That consistency is not an accident. It is the
result of years of intentional selection, thoughtful mating decisions, and a shared vision for what Brangus cattle should represent.
“Brangus genetics are delivering performance, adaptability, and longevity in ways that few other breeds can match.”
— GRADY GREEN
Our bulls led the charge this year, with numerous programs reporting recordsetting averages. What stands out most is the broad-based demand. It isn’t confined to one region, one marketing method, or one style of cattle. Whether sold through private treaty, video auctions, or production sales, Brangus bulls commanded strong attention from seedstock and commercial buyers alike. Ranchers want bulls that can work hard, thrive in every environment, and deliver calves
that smash the scales. Brangus bulls are doing just that, and the market has rewarded it.
Equally encouraging has been the surge in demand for replacement heifers. Many of you reported aggressive bidding on bred heifers, open heifers, and pairs, some reaching levels that exceeded expectations by a wide margin. The confidence that commercial ranchers place in Brangus females is one of our breed’s greatest assets. Their fertility, mothering ability, efficiency, and adaptability continue to set them apart. As drought recovery continues in several regions and herd rebuilding efforts gain momentum, Brangus females are more valuable than ever. They are the kind of females that anchor programs for years, and buyers know it.
While it is important to celebrate this success, it is equally important that we not become complacent. Strong markets are both a reward for past efforts and a call to action for the future. Now is not the time to slow down, now is the time to push the envelope even further. The demand we are experiencing should inspire
Photo By: Briley
us to raise our standards, challenge our assumptions, and continue shaping the next generation of Brangus cattle with purpose and precision.
“Buyers are searching for predictability, maternal strength, heat tolerance, and carcass quality, and they are finding these traits consistently within our breed.”
— GRADY GREEN
Our responsibility as breeders is to look beyond today’s sale prices and toward the long-term trajectory of the breed. That means staying committed to data collection, performance measurement, and genetic improvement. It means embracing the technologies like genomic tools, efficiency testing, carcass evaluation, all of which will help us make sound decisions. It means striving for structural integrity, docility, fertility, and functional efficiency in every mating decision. And it means remembering that our commercial customers depend on us to provide cattle that help their operations be profitable, resilient, and sustainable.
We have a tremendous opportunity right now. The cattle industry is in a phase of rebuilding, and ranchers are actively searching for genetics that can solve challenges related to climate, labor, input costs, and marketing. Brangus cattle are uniquely positioned to answer those challenges. But to maintain and strengthen that position, we must remain relentless in our pursuit of improvement. Bigger and better is not simply a slogan; it is a responsibility we carry on behalf of every breeder who came before us and every breeder who will follow.
As your president, I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I am even more excited about what lies ahead. The momentum behind this breed is real. The world is watching the progress we are making. And every decision you make on your ranch contributes to the direction of the entire Brangus breed.
Thank you for your continued leadership, your trust, and your unwavering commitment to producing the very best Brangus cattle possible. Let’s use this successful sale season not as a destination, but as a launching point. Together, we will continue building a breed that is not only bigger and better, but one that sets the standard for excellence in the beef industry.
— Grady Green IBBA President
AA Season of Gratitude & Growth
BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Photo By: Taylor Gazda
s we wrap up another incredible year for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), it is fitting that this December column be one filled with gratitude. The blessings of 2025 are worth celebrating.
Despite fewer THR enrollments, the strong cattle market has positioned our members to succeed like never before. Brangus breeders are cashing in on a historic market, with bull sale averages surpassing $10,000 and heifers increasing more than $5,000 in value year over year. The industry is recognizing—more than ever—the value of the Brangus cow.
This year was also a monumental step forward in how we promote our breed. We launched a state-of-the-art IBBA website, redesigned The Brangus Journal into an elite publication, and executed a 20-state digital marketing campaign aimed directly at commercial bull and female buyers. In just one month, that campaign reached over 480,000 potential customers—putting Brangus in front of more eyes than ever before.
On the Foundation front, our beef value research continues to shine. Another round of steers was harvested this year with outstanding results, and the Foundation set a new revenue record, surpassing $200,000. Our junior program is thriving once again fully in-house, and we continue to see impressive momentum from our future leaders.
Another major accomplishment this year was the sale of the IBBA office building in San Antonio and our relocation to College Station. We are now operating in a smaller, more efficient, and more cost-effective space in a high-visibility community that is ideal for growth. This move positions us perfectly as we prepare for our 2026 Convention—right here in College Station, Texas, July 24–26. Mark your calendars now. You will not want to miss this landmark event for our breed.
None of these achievements would have been possible without strong leadership at every level. Our board of directors put in countless hours to move this breed forward, and we are seeing the results of their vision. I also want to recognize our remarkable staff. The number of compliments I’ve received about our improved service speaks volumes about their dedication and talent.
You should be proud of your team, I certainly am.
Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family. They live and breathe this association alongside me, giving their time and ideas to help elevate this organization every day. They are truly part of Team Brangus, and I am blessed by their support.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve this great association. With a record-setting year behind us and even bigger opportunities ahead, I believe the best is yet to come. May this Christmas season remind us of our blessings, renew our purpose, and strengthen our faith in what lies ahead.
From my family to yours—Merry Christmas, and God bless the Brangus breed.
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Peru’s International Brangus Conference
U.S. and Peruvian leaders unite to strengthen genetics, improve production, and spark a renewed vision for the country’s beef industry.
BY APRIL VILLARREAL, IBBA INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
Brangus is becoming a hot topic in Peru! As the Brangus breed grows worldwide, countries such as Peru are taking the opportunity to expand and better their beef industry. Through the support of the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export (USLGE), Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), and the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), International Committee Chairman, Garrett Thomas; IBBA’s International Liaison and Director of Genomics and Research, Macee Wagner; IBBA’s Director of Field and Services and Strategic Projects, Kyle Caldwell; IBBA Board of Director & Brangus breeder, owner of Champions Valley, Gary Adamek, and I were invited by the Asociación Peruana De Criadores Brangus “Brangus Breeders Association of Peru” (APC) to attend the I Congreso Internacional Brangus Peru 2025 “First International Brangus Congress Peru 2025” this July.
Luis Riquelme, the APC President, hosted the first International Brangus Congress conference in Peru at the Faculty of Zootechnics - UNALM (National Agrarian University La Molina) with the main goal to start the conversation to produce better beef to export and strengthen the livestock sector. Upon arrival, the environment was filled with excitement and opportunity to learn. The event had sponsor booths from knives to feed to vaccinations, a delicious ice cream stand, and an area where they cooked their Peruvian beef. Many representatives from other countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Brazil, USA, and more attended this congress to present and have captivating discussions about the beef industry and the Brangus breed during the week. During opening ceremonies with the Peruvian government delegation, Chairman Garrett Thomas presented Luis with a recognition silver platter for hosting their inaugural event and founding of their organization. We continued our day with multiple speakers and different topics of the industry such as genetics, pasture management, herd health, Peruvian beef goals, and more. Here they presented a fact that shocked all five of us: in 2024 Peru exported zero beef. This was a wakeup call to gain pride in their country as beef producers.
The next day, our friend, driver, and Peruvian Brangus breeder, Rodolfo Jimenez, took the five of us to the Asociacion Nacional De Productores De Carne Bovina's
“National Association of Beef Producers” grow yard and finishing yard. We started at the grow yard where we saw animals from weaning to yearlings that were fed mixed rations to prepare them to go to the finishing yard. We got to see the hand-mixing of the rations, sale arena where at times they have rodeos, and their promotion of AI genetics. This is where we learned that in Peru, they historically want intact bulls rather than steers for their beef production. Rodolfo explained that they are very keen on having lean beef on the outer side of their beef, even to the extent of no marbling. They consider white = fat = no good. While they have good Peruvian beef dishes, they serve beef in different stews rather than premium steaks which tend to be imported from Brazil. After, we went to the finishing yard/ feedlot named Explosiva which follows the ideal of either retaining ownership or selling the animals to the feedyard. Here we learned the history of the cattle breeds introduced in Peru. It started with Criollo, as their national breed, which are hardy cows that can withstand diseases, but do not produce quality beef. Then, they introduced the Braunvieh for the duality of milk and beef production. Then, the Charolais breed was brought to add more pounds because pounds equals money. As a hail mary, they decided to bring Angus into Peru, but while the beef was better, the cattle were not surviving the extreme differences of environment. So that is when the breeders started on the Brangus breed and even their government is trying to help push this breed to help them meet their beef goals. In the future, the owner of Explosiva plans to add more uniformity, better selection, and require age and weights. That way he can improve genetics and offer premium beef.
Later that night, we attended a dinner with a group named Accexxo, a company working on a vertical integration beef production facility that is collaborating with local government officials who also attended the dinner. We shared with this our gratitude for inviting us to dinner and exchanged ideas of how to be able to help them with this project. We also took this opportunity to discuss the qualities of Brangus, why quality beef is important, and represent U.S. genetics around the table with pictures to demonstrate the U.S. ideals.
The next day was exciting as Garrett, Macee, and Kyle presented their presentations at the congress. Garrett
started the U.S. presentations in the morning with the topic of “The Lasting Impact of your Genetic Decisions: How one bull impacts your whole herd?”. He spoke of the importance of choosing leading genetics and how it can take a herd to a whole different level. Then in the afternoon, Kyle spoke about the “Innovation & Sustainability in Brangus Breeding: The Future of the Breed in Global Livestock Farming”; while presenting, he spoke on what the IBBA is currently doing with projects such as the Brangus Value Project (BVP) data and how the IBBA plans to use this data to help and improve that breed. Finally, Macee spoke about “Genomics & Profitability in Beef Production: Different Genetic Tools to Drive Economic Returns”, and this sparked several questions between breeders on how genetics can help you make better financial decisions as a breeder and produce money to sustain itself. At the end of the day, they had an hour panel where they had to answer audience questions which allowed for much discussion for where the breed is going. We concluded the day with local government officials that included livestock specialists from the ministry to speak about the current beef/cattle market and what we as IBBA in the U.S. can help bring to the table in being able to help to obtain their goals of increasing national beef demand and hopefully be able to export beef to China.
Earlier in the week, Rodolfo informed us of a couple of obstacles, both physical and cultural, that downplay a lot of their push. First, he said that there are four steps in the beef industry cycle in Peru: breeder, backgrounder who buys the cattle from the breeder and then sells animals to a feedlot located in Lima, where then the feedlot sells it to a slaughterhouse and directly in the market. Here there is a big obstacle for breeders to own their own cattle as they are fed and processed or even be able to sell their own cattle with the “middle-men”. Another obstacle, and probably one of the biggest obstacles we got to see on our drive through Lima, is the distance. Most breeders have their
cattle in the jungle, which is on the opposite side of country through the mountain range. While cattle are crossing the mountain range, they find themselves having issues with hypoxia in cattle or more commonly known as Brisket disease. It is a struggle to be able to avoid this and there is hardly anything they can do for prevention. Thirdly, when people go buy beef, they go into the “open market” which is a full “street-market” style where they have everything from jewelry to clothes, to dishware and furniture, to fruits and vegatables, to access to a local butcher who sells fresh chicken, fish, and beef, instead of going to a regular grocery store where they have packaged beef and produce. The owner of Accexxo said that 80% of their animals are taken to the slaughterhouses to be taken to the open market, while only 20% are taken to the grocery stores. Socially, people are more accustomed to buying at an open market rather than at a grocery store.
With not only having low Peruvian interest in eating their own national beef, but also adding a zero demand beef exports market, it can be very discouraging to the Peruvian beef breeders and industry if they do not do something about it. The country of Peru has a long way to go to not only educate their breeders about better productions methods but also teach their consumers what is quality beef. Education will be the way they can create a demand for quality beef and push this demand all the way through the supple chain back to the breeders. I think there is a long road ahead for Peru, but I see great potential for the Brangus breed to thrive in Peru and help them achieve their goals.
Thank you to APC Brangus, especially Luis and Rodolfo, for being such gracious hosts and allowing the IBBA the great opportunity to speak about the Brangus breed at such a momentous event. Another thank you to both the USLGE for the MAP funds and TDA grant funds that make trips like this possible for our International Committee.
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International Brangus Breeders Foundation sets new standard
Unprecedented support from breeders and partners drives more than $91,000 toward the Foundation’s mission.
BY BRILEY RICHARD, IBBA DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
The International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) capped off a record-breaking year with a unique opportunity to advance its mission of fueling research advancements, educational programs, and breed promotion. Thanks to the generous support garnered through a fundraiser hosted in conjunction with the GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Sale, the IBBF raised over $91,000 to fund research, programs and education for the Brangus breed.
Throughout the year, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) participated in numerous sales, adding fundraising opportunities through participating breeders’ production sales. This format provided a larger audience and helped the Foundation reach new contributors invested in strengthening the Brangus breed.
“This overwhelming support is both humbling and energizing,” says Rick Cozzitorto, IBBA executive vice president. “It’s a powerful affirmation of Brangus breeders’ commitment to innovation and long-term growth.”
The success of this effort marks a first for the Foundation, setting a new benchmark for both dollars raised and bidder engagement. It reflects the collective commitment of breeders, sale hosts, and industry partners who rallied behind a shared vision for strengthening the Brangus breed, demonstrating their dedication to long-term progress.
The IBBF supports various initiatives, including research, programs, and promotion. To learn more about the IBBF, visit www.gobrangus.com/about/international-brangus-breeders-foundation/.
Redesigned February 2026 Frontline Cover package
• (Donated by IBBA/BPI)
SF Miss Mack 53520 flush
• (Donated by Dr. Randy and Karen Schmidt)
Two-person, two-day Duck Hunt and Deer Hunt
• (Donated By Lake Majestik Farms)
6x6 Redneck Brand Deer Blind "Buck Palace" with a 10foot stand
• (Donated by Cody and Emily Gariss)
Two tickets to the Texas A&M vs South Carolina Football Game at Kyle Field and two Texas A&M Spring 2026 Baseball Tickets
• (Donated by Zwernemann Flooring)
Two Tickets for Round 7 and Round 8 at the National Finals Rodeo
• (Donated by Griffin Brangus)
20 Bags of Purina Wind and Rain Mineral
• (Donated by Harris Farm & Ranch)
A COMPLETE LIST OF BUYERS FOLLOWS:
Mark Perry, Dublin, TX
Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR
Steven Lee - Circle Lee Farms, Baton Rouge, LA
Lake Majestik Farms, Chattanooga, TN
Hardee Farms - Chris Hardee, Chiefland, FL
Tim Tucker - Bar V, Vinemont, AL
Jeremy Cox, Pleasant Plains, AR
GKB - Gary and Kathy Buchholz, Desdomona, TX
Dr. Randy Schmidt, Texarkana, TX
Draggin M, El Dorado, AR
Cavender Ranches, Jacksonville, TX
Anthony Giffin, Tyler, TX
Fenco - Jim Fenton, Floral City, FL
Cody Gariss - Gariss Ranch, Lamar, MO
Thomas Soileau, Bunkie, LA
Jacob Cocke, Quebeck, TN
Robert Capote, Newberry, FL
Peanut Carr, Columbia, LA
Bar V, Vinemont, AL
Kirk Saul, Quitaque, TX
Reggy McDaniel, Columbia, LA
CHIMNEY ROCK SALE FOLLOWS:
Ranching supply bucket, including:
• 2-500ml of Dectomax Injectable Dewormer and Applicator
• (Donated by Stockman's Supply)
• Two bags of CIDRs
• (Donated by Zoetis)
• One gallon of Safe Guard
• (Donated by Merck Animal Health)
• One case of Convert Day One Gel
• (Donated by Select Sires)
• 200 blank tags, two tag markers and two tag knives
• (Donated by Carrie's Animal Health)
BStepping Into Service
A vision for the future.
BY SAVANNAH HANSON, IJBBA PRESIDENT
rangus. A breed that has fulfilled me, fueled my passion, and changed my life. Since 2020, I have been a member of the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association (IJBBA)—a group that provides personal growth, educational opportunities, and leadership development in and out of the show ring. As a 12-year-old girl, I had no idea how much this organization would impact my life. It has truly shaped me into who I am, and I can proudly attribute Brangus for giving me the firm foundation to flourish as a woman in Agriculture.
My name is Savannah Hanson, and I am the 18-yearold daughter of Brady and Richelle Hanson from Liberty, Texas. As a Freshman at Texas A&M University, I am studying agricultural economics with a focus on rural entrepreneurship. Aside from Brangus, I am involved in numerous organizations, serving as a member of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Freshman Experience Group (COALS FX), Agriculture Community and Economics, and the Saddle and Sirloin Club. Recently, I attended the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Over the years, I've been immensely blessed to have the opportunity to serve in numerous leadership capacities within the Brangus breed. On the state level, I currently serve as the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association (TJBBA) president, previously serving in roles such as reporter, secretary, and vice president. Within the IJBBA, I have served as a director, the International Brangus Queen, and secretary, and have the incredible honor of serving as your newly elected IJBBA president.
My motivation to serve this breed is the ability to give back to an organization that has given so much to me. The IJBBA has empowered me to become a better version of myself each day, and I feel like it is essential for young people to be involved in an organization that makes them feel this way. Because of Brangus, I've grown as a leader, gained opportunities for personal development, and created memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. As president, I want to make sure that these same experiences that I had are available to current and future juniors so they can reap
the life-changing benefits of the IJBBA that I am blessed to experience.
One of my goals as IJBBA president is to increase opportunities for our members to learn about the production side of the Brangus breed. Sure, the show ring brings immense benefit to our junior members, but I also think there is an opportunity within our association to learn about the production industry, which holds just as much importance in the beef cattle sector. The way that the IJBBA is bringing this goal to life is through the inaugural NJBS Pen of 2 Heifer Show, which will take place for the first time at the 2026 National Junior Brangus Show. Stay tuned for more information on this event!
The talented members of the IJBBA make me excited to serve the breed in this capacity. From the Florida coasts, the Oklahoma plains, the Louisiana marshes, the great state of Texas—and everywhere in between, our members possess so many amazing qualities that make the IJBBA incredibly special. I've often been told, "It's the people that make the place," and that couldn't be truer in the Brangus breed. No matter where my life takes me, I know that my Brangus family will always be there for me, and I find that incredibly special. Our junior program has so many talented, intelligent leaders who each bring good to the table. As our breed evolves and grows, I am confident that we will be in good hands because of the passion, heart, and integrity of our junior members.
It's the honor of a lifetime to serve as the IJBBA president. This organization means the world to me because of the blessings it has bestowed on my life, and I am dedicated to leading it toward consistent growth and evolution. Esther 4:14 explains, "You were made for such a time as this," and I think that holds so much truth for each IJBBA member and Brangus breeder. There is a place for all in this incredible breed association, and I am dedicated to helping others find their "Why" in pursuing the Brangus breed. Thank you to my family, every Brangus breeder, my fellow junior members, and the good Lord for making this possible. Go Brangus, and may God bless you all!
national show of merit CHAMPIONS
Results by: Lori
Edwards-Dunkerley Photos
by: Fields Fotos
The 2025 International Brangus Breeders Association National Show of Merit was held November 1, 2025 in Shreveport, LA. Exhibitors welcomed judge P.D. Miller.
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
GKB STARSTRUCK 924N2
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
BAR MONROE 204M4
4D BRANGUS, CHAPPELL HILL, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENDERO RED BRANGUS, LAREDO, TX
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
VILLAS RED LABEL 38M2
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
RODNEY RHODES, SHEPARD, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
CN MS TRIPLE CROWN 919M CAMILLE QUEBEDEAUX, MANSURA, LA
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1
CANUTE JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
SA ABSTRACT 263N
JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
MSS MBJ LINDA 236L
BROKEN A RANCH, MADISONVILLE, TX
MBJ RANCH, WHARTON, TX
BRANGUS FEMALES
SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
GKB STARSTRUCK 924N2 GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
GKB TANKS LADY KATHY 149N5 GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION ACC BILLY JEAN 649M11 WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION MP MISS SONORA 38M27
EMILY JACKSON, GENTRY, AR
SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
KK BEAUTIFUL THINGS 924M5
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
BP MS GAMORA 102L2 CADE SCHULTZ, WELSH, LA
RED BRANGUS FEMALES
RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION CLF MS ATHENA 225N3
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RED RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION TAJO RUMORS TRUE 307N TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION BAR MONROE 204M4
4D BRANGUS, CHAPPELL HILL, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
TAJO MS MILENA 307M10
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
CX MS HARLEYS VIOLA 59M3
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
MS SENDERO LULU 59M3
TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, MABANK, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY
WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX
RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER SH MS 575L
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, HUNTSVILLE, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
DOS XXS STRETCHS POSEY
WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TX
RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER SH MS 575L
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, HUNTSVILLE, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES
ULTRA JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
TAJO MS YAHTZIRA 204N7
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICES, WAXAHACHIE, TX
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
CLF MS ROMY 204N1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
CLF MS SIENNA 175M1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
CLF MS ANITA 84M1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
BAR MARIE LAVEAU 841M
BROKEN A RANCH, MADISONVILLE, TX
ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
CN MS TRIPLE CROWN 919M
CAMILLE QUEBEDEAUX, MANSURA, LA
ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER MS RZ STREAMLINE 1361L1 JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER CLF MS ETHE 204L2
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
BRANGUS BULLS
JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
GKB PERFECT STORM 767N3
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
MP MR NIGHT VISION 804N9
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M2
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
JJ BIG CASINO 331M
EMILY JACKSON, GENTRY, AR
SUMMER CHAMPION BULL
HCT MR JOE 361M
AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL
RMCC COMMANDER AND CHIEF 56M
KARSON KING, SIMMS, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL
CCC GKB KILLIN TIME 924M
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
ROBERT CROMWELL, GIDDINGS, TX
RED BRANGUS BULLS
RED JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION MCC NORMANDY 485N
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
RED SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION M&M 844/M7 MR, MODELO AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
RED RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION UR TRIOS MAXIMUS 204M10
TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, MABANK, TX
RED SUMMER CHAMPION BULL VILLAS RED LABEL 38M2 VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL CX HOME RUNS HITTER 59M8
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL CX INFERNO 114M
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL VILLAS DURANGO 957M14 VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENDERO RED BRANGUS, LAREDO, TX BRANGUS, VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL M&M 844L4
LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL
RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL
DOS XXS DYNAMITES HAMMER
DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BRANGUS BULLS
ULTRA JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION SA ABSTRACT 263N JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION 7X SHOTTA WHISKEY 80N BRETT CREWS, BUNA, TX
ULTRA SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION JCF THE ARISTOCRAT 302M1 CANUTE JANISH, BELLVILLE, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION CN SANTIAGO 313M2 LANE DUNN, LECOMPTE, LA
ULTRA SUMMER CHAMPION BULL SAUL BRUISER 1178M
KAYLEE FLETCHER, WEST MONROE, LA
ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL SAUL ULTIMATE 99M JACE OTWELL, WEST MONROE, LA
GROUP CLASSES
PRODUCE OF DAM
TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
RED PRODUCE OF DAM
TAJO MS LEGENDS 204F5
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
RED BREEDERS HERD
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, FROM OUR FAMILIES TO YOURS.
GREATER JACKSONVILLE AG FAIR CHAMPIONS
Results by: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley Photos by: Truman Taylor & LGH Photo & Design
The 2025 International Brangus Breeders Association Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair was held November 7, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. Exhibitors welcomed judge Ashley Judge Wagner.
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
MP MISS STASHA 804M51
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
HCT MR LEGEND 789L W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
M&M MS. MARGARITA 844/M3 MASON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
M&M 68N MS. REBA LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL M&M 844L4
LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
MAVERICK
TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE OCR MAMA MIA 948M
FL
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
MCC LONE RANGER 5561L
NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
GRAND
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND,
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1 CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
W5 MISS LADY KYRA W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
BRANGUS FEMALES
JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
W5 MISS RALLY 915N
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION TCR SIA 1019N4
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
MP MISS STASHA 804M51
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION FARRIS MS NETWORK 09M
LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
CHAMP MS LONGMIRE 767M
KYNDALL AKINS, HAINES CITY, FL
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER W5 MISS EVIE
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
RAFTER L RAE JAY 157M
LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
SUN TRENDSETTER 535M17
EMMY UNDERWOOD, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
CHAMP MS DUCHESS 915L4
KYNDALL AKINS, HAINES CITY, FL
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
SW EMERSYN 78L
EASTYN EVANS, ORLANDO, FL
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
MARVEL'S SWEET JASMINE 1621 JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
MARVEL CHARLIE'S ANGEL 520 JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
RED BRANGUS FEMALES
RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
M&M 68N MS. REBA
LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
RED RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION M&M 725/N MS. NUCLEAR SPICE
MCKENZIE YOUNG, EAGLE LAKE, FL
RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION
M&M MS. MARGARITA 844/M3
MASON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
RED RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION M&M 844/M4 MS. M'BER
COLTON YOUNG, EAGLE LAKE, FL
RED SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER
JTC GRISELDA 324
JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
RED JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
MARVELS MS RED RUDDER 824
ASHLYNN ADLER, ORANGE PARK, FL
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER
MARVELS MISS MALIBU 2824
EMELIA MARQUIS, BELL, FL
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED COW-CALF PAIR
TT MS LOLA 478L MADISON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES
ULTRA JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION CT MS SCOTTIE 137N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION BAR NATALIE 302N
MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
ULTRA SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION OCR MAMA MIA 948M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION PD MS REDD 844M
MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
ULTRA SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1
ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER MNR MS 302M2
MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER TT MS DESTIN TO BE RICH 166M
TRUMAN TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
BRANGUS BULLS
JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION MP MR NIGHT VISION 804N9 MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION ORIGINS CANDYMAN 302N6 ORIGINS RANCH, SNOOK, TX
SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION RAFTER L BRIGHT LIGHTS 150M LUCHERK CATTLE, MCCOY, TX
RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMP MR ZEUS 8M CHAMPIONS VALLEY LLC, SCHULENBURG, TX
SUMMER CHAMPION BULL W5 MR MOJO 215M W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL HCT MR JOE 361M
AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL MP ELECTRIC 804M13 MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL PF MAGIC
VENECIA CATTLE CO., OKEECHOBEE, FL
INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL HCT MR LEGEND 789L W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL CHAMP MR REVELATION 767L11 CHAMPIONS VALLEY LLC, SCHULENBURG, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION BULL
LB MR DOM KYNDALL AKINS, HAINES CITY, FL
RED BRANGUS BULLS
RED JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION JTC SHADOWMAN 525
JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
RED SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION M&M 844/M7 MR, MODELO
AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
RED SUMMER CHAMPION BULL M&M 98/M
LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL HRG MR DIEGO 237
FRANCESCA GONZALEZ, DADE CITY, FL
RED JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL
MARVELS DR PEPPER 224
MADILYNN ADLER, ORANGE PARK, FL
RED RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL FA MR REDLIGHT 844M2
COLTON YOUNG, EAGLE LAKE, FL
RED INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL M&M 844L4
LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL
RED RESERVE INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL EFR MAVERICK
MADISON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BRANGUS BULLS
ULTRA JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION
CT MONEY MAN 804N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA SENIOR BULL
RAFTER L BUCKET LIST 675M122
GRAYSON WOLF, LAKE PLACID, FL
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION JR MR MARK 67M1
BAR JR FARM, GLEN SAINT MARY, FL
ULTRA JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL EFR RYDER 698M
CAITLYNN ROBERTSON, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA INTERMEDIATE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL MCC LONE RANGER 5561L
MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
GROUP CLASSES
RODUCE OF DAM
TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX
SENIOR GET OF SIRE SUHN'S STREAMLINE 416H55
VENECIA CATTLE CO., OKEECHOBEE, FL
BREEDERS HERD BAR JR FARM, GLEN SAINT MARY, FL
RED PRODUCE OF DAM
MARVEL'S SWEET JASMINE 1621
JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
RED SENIOR GET OF SIRE
MARVELS ROCKY PRIDE 1222
JOYCE TEAGUE, BRANFORD, FL
ULTRA SENIOR GET OF SIRE
MR. LOF SKYHAWKS PRES 546
BAR JR FARM, GLEN SAINT MARY, FL
ULTRA BREEDERS HERD CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
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sale summaries
Photo by: Cavender Ranches
Oklahoma Brangus Association Fall Production Sale
October 25, 2025
Registered Bulls averaged $7,410
Registered Females averaged $3,675
Commercial Bred Females averaged $3,800
Commercial Open Females $2,600
Topping the sale was Lot 13 – JG MR 3145M Carbon Throttle, selling for $10,500 to longtime Brangus breeder, Wells J-J Brangus Ranch of Stratford, OK.
The high-selling female was Lot 27 – BB MS Reward, consigned by Matt Barton and purchased by Baylen Bucks of Davis, OK for $4,000.
Bred heifers were led by Lot 31 – WMB MS Merger 91M1, consigned by Wild M Brangus and sold for $3,900 to Robert Kerns of Indianola, OK.
Open heifers were led by a pair from G-2 Cattle Company — Lot 32 G-2 MS Masterpiece 409M and Lot 33 G-2 MS Triple Crown 409M6 — each selling for $3,750 to Roger Club of Hodgen, OK.
On the commercial side, Jim Rackley of Harrah, Oklahoma sold a strong set of eight bred Brangus females for $3,800 each, purchased by James Pruitt of Prague, OK.
Townsen Brangus offered six open commercial females that captured $2,600 each, going home with Robert Kerns of Indianola, OK.
The Oklahoma Brangus Association extends sincere thanks to all consignors who made the event a success:
Barton Brangus, EZ Brangus, G-2 Brangus, Grant Cattle Co., Gorczyca & Son Brangus, Hilbig Cattle Company, J&L Cattle Company, Lawman Brangus, Rackley Farms, Ralph & Janis Stroope, Wells J-J Brangus Ranch, Wild M Brangus, Young Land and Cattle, and Townsen Brangus.
October 31-November 1, 2025
Registered Female Averages:
3 Donors $23,167
12 3N1 $12,458
32 Bred Heifers $9,563
29 Open Heifers $6,922
76 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females Gross $725,750 to Average $9,549
Registered Bull Averages:
55 Coming 2’s $14,682
101 Yearlings $13,089
156 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls Gross $2,129,500 to Average $13,651
Commercial Female Averages:
49 Fall Pairs $5,378
58 Bred Heifers $4,703
79 Open Heifers $4,052
186 Commercial Brangus and Ultrablack Females Gross $862,400 to Average $4,637
Picture perfect weather, at capacity crowd, and a record setting cattle market equated to a tremendous weekend for all involved at the legendary Chimney Rock Cattle Company for the fall GENEPLUS event October 31 and November 1. With a focus on balance from every angle, the demand for Brangus and Ultrablack genetics was exceptional as the industry seeks cattle with real performance, carcass quality, AND maternal excellence in one package. With cattle selling to 14 states, ranging from Florida to Oregon, with heavy influence from the Midwest, the program’s extreme uniformity of type and kind and diverse geographical appeal was on full display. In addition to the weekend of genetics, a fundraiser for the IBBA Foundation was held Friday night following the female sale and netted over $91,000 for the research arm of the Brangus breed with tremendous participation from all breeders in attendance and online. Kicked off by the fantastic Friday night registered female sale and followed up Saturday with the industry driven bulls, the sale highlights from each respective event are as follows.
Lot 1-Suhn’s Ms Affirmed 2A was a highly proven herd sire producing donor from Chimney Rock Cattle Co, and sold to Bar V Genetix, Oneota, AL and Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, AL for $25,000.
Lot 11-CRC Ms Data Bank 30M9 was an ultra-complete and elite EPD ranking bred heifer from Chimney Rock Cattle Co and sold to Cory Goodlett, Elkton, KY for $24,000.
Lot 65-CRC Ms Expansion 894M51, a high-powered open heifer from Chimney Rock Cattle Co, sold to TTT Ranches, Fayette, AL for $21,000.
Lot 19- SF Ms Data Bank 40M3, a perfectly constructed bred heifer from Schmidt Farms, commanded $20,000 from Sewell Cattle Co, Eldorado, AR.
Registered Bull Highlights Saturday, November 1:
Lot 182-G+ Stone Cold 468M26 from Lake Majestik Farms was a crowd favorite UB2 herd sire prospect and landed at $68,000 in the hands of Quail Valley Farms, Blountsville, AL.
Lot 222-G+ Ruthless 30M78 from Lake Majestik Farms was an ultra-complete Ultrablack herd sire prospect with a superior EPD balance and was acquired by Quail Valley Farms, Blountsville, AL.
Lot 234-G+ Integrity 40M33 from Schmidt Farms, was a cowboy kind of beef bull, with the look of a herd sire and purchased by Bar V Genetix, Oneota, AL for $45,000.
Lot 253-G+ Impact 404M30 from Schmidt Farms provided a fresh genetic package in a complete design and commanded $45,000 from Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, AL.
Lot 303-G+ Stacks 2051M3 from Lake Majestik Farms presented an industry accepted look with elite EPD’s and was selected by Schmidt Farms, Simms TX for $43,000.
Commercial Female Highlights November
1:
Top Selling Pairs- Two separate packages of five pair each from Santa Rosa Ranch, commanded $5700/pair from Wayne Holden, Texarkana, TX and David Lawson, Southwest City, MO, respectively.
Registered Female Highlights Friday, October 31:
Lot 6-Suhn’s Ms Epic 30G25, a proven donor pair from Chimney Rock Cattle Co, sold to CJC Farms, Quebeck, TN and Barnett Cattle Co, Woodlaw, TN for $32,000.
Top Selling Bred Heifers-15 head from Chimney Rock Cattle Company and 6 head from Bray Family Farms commanded $4900 to Taylor Burris, Tellicoplans, AL and C4 Farm and Cattle, Ralph, AL, respectively.
Top Selling Open Heifers-10 head from Suhn Cattle Company commanded $4900 from repeat buyer Lyle Koehn, Fredonia, KS.
The next offering of GENEPLUS genetics will be back at Chimney Rock Cattle Company, Concord, AR on March 24, 2026, where there will be 160 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls on offer as well as 250 commercial Brangus and Ultrablack females. In addition, the offering of Registered Females will be at Bar V Genetix, Oneota, AL on May 23, 2026, with 70 Registered Female Lots and 250 Commercial Females selling. For more information on the GENEPLUS program, private treaty offerings or semen and embryos visit www.GENEPLUSBrangus.com.
Cavender Ranches Commercial Female Sale
November 14, 2025
145 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Pairs grossed $851,700 to average $$5,874
239 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Heavy Bred Heifers grossed $1,221,000 to average $5,109
55 Commercial Spring Bred Brangus Heifers grossed $265,900 to average $4,835
122 Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie and F1 Open Heifers grossed $400,800 to average $3,285
561 Commercial Females grossed $2,739,400 to average $4,883
195 Buyers from 13 United Staes and three Mexican states purchased cattle at the recent 21st annual Cavender Ranches Sale. Two days of activities kicked off Friday with the sale of 561 commercial replacement Brangus, F1, Super Baldy Pairs, Breds and Open heifers.
The top pairs were a set of Brangus pairs with AI calves at side by Stock Fund and Growth Fund, at $7,000. They sold to K & W Farms Partnership, Baxley, GA.
Multiple pens of five Brangus heavy bred heifers from Cavender Ranches sold for $5,500 each to top the bred heifer listing. The Spring bred heifers were topped by Bland Farms, Glennville, GA when they sold two pens of Brangus heifers all AI safe to Dialed In at $4,900.
Two pens of F1 Tiger striped Open heifers From Tony Lehoski topped the open heifer division when they fetched $4,000 each.
Cavender Ranches Registered Female Sale
November 14, 2025
26 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s, Donors and Bred Cows grossed $378,000 to average $14,539
25 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bred Heifers grossed $433,500 to average $17,341
45 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Open Heifers grossed $572,000 to average $12,711
12 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Deadly Dozen Heifers grossed $221,000 to average $18,417
108 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females grossed $1,604,500 to average $14,857
195 Buyers from 13 United States and 3 Mexican states
purchased cattle at the recent 21rst annual Cavender Ranches sale November 14th and 15th. The two days of sale featured over 1000 head of seedstock including commercial replacement females, bulls and registered females. The two-day event kicked off Friday the 14th at noon with the sale of 561 commercial replacement Brangus, F1, Super Baldy Pairs, Breds and Open heifers that were met with widespread demand. Friday’s activities continued at 4:30 PM with the sale of Registered Brangus and Ultrablack females.
The top selling Female was Lot 42, CB MS Ace of Spades 468M11. This powerful bred heifer is safe in calf to CB Cash Power 1373L22 and was purchased by Circle F Farms, Baxley GA.
Lot 90, CB MS New Standard 541M17 was the next high selling female. This open heifer boasts elite growth and big carcass vales and sold for $50,000 to Adam Hicks, Alto, TX.
White Ghost Ranch, Doss, TX purchased the next high selling female when they paid $44,000 for Lot 55, CB MS New Standard 8317M.She is a phenotypically overpowering bred heifer with the performance credentials to match.
Also selling for $44,000 was lot 108 CB MS Ace of Spades 60N9. This spring born heifer calf is part of the Deadly Dozen, a member of the powerful 60 cow family and one of the first True Balance females to be offered. She sold to Triple JR Cattle CO, Muldoon, TX and Peanut Carr, Columbia, LA.
Hicks Ranch paid $35,000 to own Lot 72, CB MS New Standard 63M14. This thick and powerful open heifer boasts elite growth.
The high selling 3N1 at $32,000 was Lot 25, CB Blount 2051J56 and Lot 25A CB MS True Balance 2051N2. Asa Bennett, Greenwood, MS got the bid and swept the ring to own this highly productive pair with the cow safe in calf.
Lot 103, HR MS Admiral 10M6 was the next high selling female at $29,000. She is a part of the Deadly Dozen and is sired by Admiral. She was consigned by Hicks Ranch and was purchased by Draggin M, Eldorado, AR and TTT Farms, Fayette, AL.
Cavender Ranches Registered Bull Sale
November 15, 2025
133 Brangus and Ultrablack Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls grossed $1,912,000 to average $14,376
97 Brangus and Ultrablack Yearling Bulls grossed $1,108,000 to average $$11,423
230 Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls grossed $3,020,000 to average $13,130
33 Charolais Bulls grossed $238,500 to average $$7,227
Balmy fall weather and sunshine greeted 195 Buyers from 13 United States and 3 Mexican states who purchased cattle at the recent 21rst annual Cavender Ranches sale November 14th and 15th. The two days of sales featured over 1000 head of seedstock including commercial replacement females, bulls and registered females. The two-day event kicked off Friday the 14th at noon with the sale of 561 commercial replacement Brangus, F1, Super Baldy Pairs, Breds and Open heifers followed by the sale of 108 Lots of Registered Brangus and Ultrablack females. The females we greeted with widespread approval. At noon on Saturday 263 Brangus, Ultrablack and Charolais bulls were snapped up at a torrid pace.
$67,500 was with winning bid on each of the day’s high selling bulls.
Fenco Farms, Floral City, FL paid the price for half interest and full possession of Lot 125 CB Force Field 9750M15. This Coming 2-year-old calving ease prospect with elite growth and carcass is sired by Modelo.
Also matching the bid price was Lot 264, CB Strike Zone 2051M32. Fenco Farms and Whitley Cattle Company teamed up to own ½ semen interest and full possession of this elite growth and carcass yearling prospect sired by Unleashed in his first calf crop.
Lot 126, ARBF On Point 60M fetched $55,000 for full possession and ½ interest. This full brother to last year’s high selling bull, True Balance, went to Thomas Soileau, Bunkie, LA. He is a coming 2-year-old and features curve bending numbers with calving ease, growth, carcass and Indexes. He was consigned by Armstrong Brangus Farm, Valliant, OK.
Marshall Farms, Grady, AL paid $55,000 to own full possession and ½ semen interest in Lot 266, CB Resistol 204M2. This calving ease, deep sided Final Time son was a crowd favorite.
White Ghost Ranch, Doss, TX paid $47,500 to own Lot 265 CB Stetson 204M4, the Final Time full brother to Resistol. Both are out of a Lindline donor and boast calving ease, carcass and growth in spades.
The next high selling bull was lot 127, CB Cartwright 60M5 at $40,000 for full possession and ½ semen interest. He is another coming 2-year-old and a full brother to On Point and True Balance and projects incredible calving ease, growth, carcass and indexes. He sold to American Cattle Enterprise, ACE, in Oneota, AL.
Mid-South Cattle CO. Morganza, LA and Villa Ranch Brookshire, TX teamed up to purchase ½ semen interest and full possession of Lot 131, CB Empower 7062M4. They paid $32,000 to own this powerhouse UB1 herd sire with a proven track record on the bottom side.
Lot 128, HR Forge 86M3 consigned by Hick Ranch, Alto, TX was the next high selling bull at $30,000. This powerful Masterpiece son sold for $30,000 to The Eagles Ranch, Evergreen, LA.
brangus vigor sale market report
BY KYLE CALDWELL, IBBA DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICES AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS
On November 11, Brangus breeders from three states came together at East Texas Livestock Market (ETLM) in Crockett, Texas to participate in the first Brangus Vigor special sale ahead of ETLM’s monthly preconditioned calf sale. The sale was well attended by both sellers and buyers alike. With over 3,000 head of total cattle traded that day, 129 of which were Brangus Vigor-verified calves, snatched up by 23 different order buyers looking to fill their pens.
For many years, a common complaint of selling bos indicus-influenced calves were that they consistently sold for slightly less than calves of an identical weight, frame score, condition, and lot size simply because they were bos indicus influenced. Watching the sale and seeing the fervor in which these buyers were chasing after the Brangus Vigor calves, I can confirm that is no longer true. This proves that producers who do all the right things—weaning and vaccinating their calves, using quality genetics, and participating in value-added programs—will garner a premium no matter what breed of cattle they are selling. No “eared discount” was found here.
The Brangus Vigor program combines many attributes that buyers further down the supply chain desire, namely weaned and vaccinated calves, with the added value of age and source verification, and Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification, while setting your genuine Brangus genetics apart from generic earedcrossbred pretenders. Steers on the Brangus Vigor program netted an additional $500 per head on average compared to steers selling in the same sale on the same day from unknown backgrounds.
This was a great first step for the Brangus Vigor program and as we look forward into the spring the full intention would be to expand the Brangus Vigor program to other sale barns to continue providing support to cattlemen that are unable to put together lot loads of cattle. For more information on the Brangus Vigor program, reach out to Kyle Caldwell at kcaldwell@gobrangus.com.
award nominations now open
BY JODI JACKSON, IBBA AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Nominations are now open for IBBA’s Breeder of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year and Top Hand of the Year awards.
To ensure that your nominee receives full and fair consideration, please provide a short essay highlighting the achievements, and involvement of the nominee. Illustrate how they have advanced the Brangus breed and benefited fellow breeders.
Please do not assume that the Awards Committee knows all the reasons that your nominee should be selected to receive the award.
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.
The Pioneer of the Year award recognizes an IBBA member, past or present, for his/her service, loyalty and contributions to the Brangus breed.
The Commercial Producer of the Year award highlights a commercial producers’ achievements incorporating Brangus genetics into their breeding program.
The Top Hand of the Year award is awarded to someone who has gone above and beyond in their service to Brangus breeders and the breed as a whole. Nominations should be sent to ageye@gobrangus. com
All award nominations are due in the office by December 30, 2025.
Brangus & Ultrablacks BULLS & FEMALES
Calendar of events
GKB Cattle Brangus Production Sale
December 6, 2025
Desdemona, TX
4th Annual Texas Drovers Bull & Commercial Female Sale
December 13, 2025
Weimar, TX
The Western National at the Cattlemen's Congress
January 11-15, 2026
Oklahoma City, OK
Florida State Fair Brangus Show
February 3-5, 2026 Tampa, FL
American Cattle Enterprises - Wiley Ranch Spring Sale
February 20-21, 2026
Effie, LA
35th Annual Roswell Brangus Sale
February 28, 2026
Roswell, NM
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
March 4-7, 2026
Houston, TX
GENEPLUS @ Chimney Rock Spring Sale
March 24, 2026 Concord, AR
GENEPLUS @ Bar V Genetix Female Sale
May 23, 2026 Oneonta, AL
Cut Above Sale
May 30, 2026 Cullman, AL
Brangus Convention
July 24-26, 2026 College Station, TX
Visit www.gobrangus.com/events-and-shows to submit your event today!
Town Creek Farm Sale Draws Big Crowd, Makes History
BY JOY REZNICEK, TOWN CREEK FARM
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the heart of the cattle industry came alive near West Point, MS. Town Creek Farms hosted an impactful and historymaking event that showcased the exceptional quality and genetic advancements of their program. A full-house gathering attracted new and repeat buyers and bidders from nine states, who joined in the bidding action.
As the gavel landed on the closing lot, 119 Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls averaged a Town Creek Farms record of $10,063, and 172 Brangus Commercial Bred Females averaged an impressive $4,736. The sale grossed $2,019,650. Commercial cattlemen, who bought 99 percent of the bull offering, strongly endorsed the functional set of bulls.
“Our 10-year quest for Breeding Up to Brangus was created out of our customers’ need for new Brangus genetics, heterosis, and more Bos-indicus blood in their cattle. Breeding Up to Brangus is a long process, and we are excited that 15 firstgeneration bulls averaged $13,350. This has been a highly rewarding project for Town Creek Farms,” says Joy Reznicek of Town Creek Farm.
Lot 2, selling for $25,000, topped the bull sale. Tanner Farms, Ellisville, MS, purchased TCF Gideon 470EL3, a first-generation bull that creates an opportunity for a paradigm shift in any breeding program. Gideon is in the top 1% of the breed for CED and IMF and also in the top 10% of the breed for REA. This “real deal” bull generated a lot of bidding activity on sale day.
Long-time customer and commercial female consignor, Lowell Dollar of Dollar Farms, Bainbridge, GA, took home the second high-selling bull for $23,500.
Lot 73 TCF Amaze Me 7702M2 brings in the first-ever US bloodlines with a 5/8-3/8 Brangus bull. 7702M2 is a first-generation black-red haircoat carrier. An outcross to everything in the Brangus breed, he is heifer safe, user-friendly, and in the top 1% of the breed for IMF.
The third high-selling bull will now call St. Francisville, LA, home. Randy Walden, South Gate Farms, paid $18,000 for Lot 113, TCF Rapid Reward 241M17. This bull is where power and fertility come together. A Rapid Reward 145E6 son out of a cow family known for fertility, he will sire daughters with great udders and lots of milk.
Lot 21, TCF Rapid Reward 4861L25 slipped into the fourth high-selling slot at $15,000. Thirty-year customers and bull production partners, Lynn and Dana White of Black River Brangus, Monterey, LA, made the buy. Another Rapid Reward 145E6 AI son
that weighed in at 1270 pounds at yearling and has a big REA measurement of 15.07.
“Best female sale ever,” is the way to recap the Town Creek Farm Commercial Female Sale. The multigenerational, genetically tracked heifers generated strong interest in pens before selling and in the ring on sale day. These Town Creek Farm customer-owned heifers were offered by River Oaks Farm, Searcy, AR, 25-year consignor; CP Bar Ranch, Holcomb, MS, 26-year consignor; 22-year consignor, Megehee Cattle Company, Macon, MS; along with 17-year consignor, Montgomery Farms, Moulton, AL. Other consigners included B&B Farm, Linden, AL, a 13-year consignor; Longino Ranch, Sidell, FL, a 11-year consignor; Lowell Dollar Farms, Bainbridge, GA, a nine-year consignor; and fourth-year consignor, Spur W Cattle Company of Preston, MS. Two first-year consignors were Eaves Farm, Preston, MS and Riverview Farms, LLC, Tuscaloosa, AL.
These sale heifers carried superior genetic traits aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability in livestock operations. Buyers were able to obtain detailed records about each heifer's lineage, health status, and performance metrics, ensuring they made informed decisions.
River Oaks Farms' pens sold first, confidently leading the market. Buyer Langmo Family Ranch, Maitland, FL, took the first two River Oaks pens of five at a staggering price of $5,900 apiece. River Oaks later sold a third pen for $5,900. This group of five sold to Moore Land & Cattle Co, Windomere, FL. Megehee Cattle Co. consigned a pen of four, which sold to John Paul Johns Farms, Jonesboro, LA, for $5,800 each.
Volume buyers included Langmo Family Ranch, Ventura Ranch in Lake Panasoffkee, FL, and Lazy S Ranch owned by Marty Sanders in Aliceville, AL.
Doak Lambert, Decatur, Texas, was the auctioneer.
As the sun set over the landscapes of West Point, Town Creek Farms reaffirmed its role as a leader in the cattle industry. “We sincerely thank our loyal customers for their continued support of our genetics over the years. It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve you. We cherish the relationships we’ve formed,” says Milton and Joy Sundbeck.
This event was not just a showcase; it was a celebration of Town Creek Farm's future, as they passed on the Town Creek Farms flag to the capable and knowledgeable group at Fenco Farms. With every handshake and shared story, the power of this transition took center stage, promising a brighter, more prosperous future for all involved in this industry. Though its time in West Point has come to an end, Town Creek Farms is excited for new beginnings with Fenco Farms in Florida.
ARTIFICIAL insemination technicians
Emmet Capt
25230 Farm Road 410N | Bagwell, TX 75412 903-249-3937
Elite Reproductive Services
Jarrett Ezell
New Braunfels, TX jarrett@eliterepro.com | 830-708-2157
Zane Kantor
390 W HWY 164 | Donie, TX 75838 ezkantor@gmail.com | 254-747-0291
Jaran Lehman
Concord, AR jlehman@premierselect.com | 870-668-6329
Ace McHatton | Grand Drive
Genetics
211 North First Street | Madill, OK 73446 acemchatton@gmail.com | 580-465-1361
Rodolfo Muro
690 Eagle Cliff Drive Flintstone, GA 30725 murogen2020@gmail.com | 706-671-3629
Jeremy Price Franklin, TX 979-204-9362
Jeff Reznicek
Auburn, AL reznicekjeff@gmail.com | 334-734-0340
GL Sutherland
Drasco, AR 501-412-4939
Charlie Tiner
P.O. Box 203 | Hempstead, TX 77445 dgtiner@hotmail.com | 713-252-4662
Cody Washman
Southwest Missouri 417-489-5450
Kenneth Welch
4965 FM 2064N | Troup, TX 75789 ka_welch87@aol.com | 903-571-8716
Corey White | Spur W Cattle
479 Hwy 397 | Preston, MS 39354 spurwcattle@gmail.com | 662-803-8815
To be added to the list of AI Technicians, email your name, location and contact information to info@gobrangus.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 - Seat 7 treycuevas3@yahoo.com
Grady Green, El Dorado, AR - Seat 9 grady@dragginmranch.com
Jeremy Jackson, Gentry, AR - Seat 2 jjackson101@gmail.com
Rob Singleton, Seville, FL - Seat 3 rsingletoncattle@yahoo.com
texas region
Mary Douglass, Seguin, TX - Seat 1 twoheartsbrangus@yahoo.com
Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX - Seat 5 jw.fuller@yahoo.com
Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX - Seat 10 jodibjackson1990@gmail.com
Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, TX - Seat 12 gary@fayettecountryhomes.cm
West Region
Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, KS - Seat 13 sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com
Matt Barton, Stillwater, OK - Seat 8 rangeroptics@gmail.com
Warren Young, DVM, Blanchard, OK - Seat 4 wbydym@hotmail.com
At large
Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, TX - Seat 6 doctorrand@me.com
Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, AR - Seat 11 josh@redbudfarms.net
Cover Photo
Briley RIchard
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
Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
1st Vice President
Tami Jones, Stillwater, OK
2nd Vice President
Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, AR
Secretary
Tammy Perry, Comanche, 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
Mark Cowan, Detroit, TX
Dr. Darrell Wilkes , McCormick, SC
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 | mwagner@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
Savannah Hanson, TX
Vice President
Camille Burns, TX
Ex-Officio
Emma Tittor, TX
International Brangus Queen
Anna Kate Goree, MS
Director
Isabelle Parkey, TX
Director
Emily Jackson, AR
Director
Gracie Johnson, TX
Director
Aubrey Meador, TX
Director
Carlee Taylor, FL
Director
Carter Aucoin, LA
IBBA office
P.O. Box 10029 | College Station, TX 77842 210-696-8231 | info@gobrangus.com
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