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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NEWS & EDITORIAL

4

Letter from the President

8

Message from the EVP

12

Advancing Brangus

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Events & Education

26

Houston Schedule & Details

28

Service Directory

34

Calendar of Events

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IBA Scholarships

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AI Technicians

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Ad Index

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FEATURE Welcome Cord Weinheimer

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IBBA welcomes its new Director of Field Staff, Genetics, and Advertising, a sixth-generation rancher with deep industry roots and firsthand Brangus experience. This feature shares his background, vision, and commitment to serving members, advancing genetic programs, and expanding the breed’s national footprint. Learn how his experience and focus on relationships will help move Brangus forward in 2026 and beyond.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

A New Year of Promise for the Brangus Breed A Letter from the President

BY GRADY GREEN, IBBA PRESIDENT

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ellow Brangus breeders and friends, As we welcome a new year, I would like to extend my sincere best wishes to each member of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA).

May the year ahead bring you good health, prosperity, and continued success in your operations. The start of a new year is always a time for reflection and renewal, and it is also an opportunity to look forward with optimism and purpose. Thanks to your dedication and commitment, the Brangus breed continues to move forward, gaining strength, recognition, and influence across the beef industry.

Our association has always been built on the principle that progress comes through involvement. The relationships we build, the cattle we promote, and the events we support all play a role in shaping the future of Brangus. As we move into the spring season, I want to strongly encourage each of you to be as engaged as possible by attending upcoming spring sales, participating in our meetings in Houston, and supporting Brangus shows throughout the year. Your

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presence at these events matters more than you may realize.

Spring sales are one of the most important opportunities we have to support one another and showcase the quality of Brangus genetics.

These sales represent years of careful planning, selection, and management by fellow members. By attending, whether as a buyer, a seller, or simply an interested observer, you help create a strong, competitive marketplace that benefits the entire breed. A full sale barn sends a clear message of confidence and momentum, not only within our membership but also to commercial cattlemen and newcomers considering Brangus for their programs.

“Our association has always been built on the principle that progress comes through involvement..”

— GRADY GREEN

Beyond the business aspect, spring sales are a place where friendships are strengthened and new connections are made. Conversations held over sale catalogs and in the pens often lead to shared ideas, new breeding strategies, and lasting partnerships. When experienced breeders and new members come together, knowledge is passed on and enthusiasm grows. These interactions are essential to keeping our association vibrant and forwardlooking.

In addition to spring sales, our meetings in Houston are a critical part of the IBBA calendar. These meetings provide an opportunity for members to come together to discuss the direction of the association, evaluate programs, and plan for the future of the breed. I encourage you to attend if you are able and to take an active role in the discussions.

Strong leadership and sound decisions are the result of broad participation and open dialogue. Your insights and experiences help ensure that the association continues to serve the needs of its members and adapt to an ever-changing industry.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Houston also offers an unmatched platform to promote Brangus within the broader livestock community.

Our presence there reinforces the reputation of Brangus as a progressive, performanceoriented breed that delivers real-world value. When members show up in support of the association and one another, it demonstrates unity and pride, qualities that attract attention and foster growth.

Brangus shows are another vital component of our success, and I encourage everyone to attend and support them whenever possible. Shows are a celebration of the breed and an opportunity to highlight the quality and consistency of Brangus cattle. They also serve as an important educational experience, particularly for junior members and young producers. The lessons learned in and around the show ring: responsibility, sportsmanship, and attention to detail, extend far beyond cattle and help shape the future leaders of our industry.

Supporting shows is also about supporting people.

Whether you are exhibiting cattle, helping organize an event, or simply being present to encourage participants, your involvement makes a difference. A strong turnout reflects positively on the breed and reinforces the sense of community that has always defined Brangus breeders.

Growing the Brangus breed requires intentional effort from

all of us. It happens when we support fellow members by attending their sales, when we lend our voices and ideas at meetings, and when we stand behind our youth and exhibitors at shows. Each of these actions contributes to a stronger association and a brighter future.

“Growing the Brangus breed requires intentional effort from all of us. It happens when we support fellow members by attending their sales, when we lend our voices and ideas at meetings, and when we stand behind our youth and exhibitors at shows.”

Brangus breed. Thank you for your commitment to IBBA and to one another.

I look forward to seeing you this spring at sales, in Houston, and at Brangus events across the country. Here’s to a happy, prosperous, and productive New Year for all.

— Grady Green IBBA President

— GRADY GREEN As president, I am proud of the passion and dedication shown by our membership. The year ahead holds tremendous opportunity, and I am confident that by staying engaged and working together, we can continue to advance the JANUARY 2026 BRANGUS JOURNAL

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MESSAGE FROM THE EVP

Building the Future Together: A Strong Year Ahead for Brangus

BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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s we turn the page to a new year, all signs point to 2026

shaping up to be another recordsetting year for the cattle business.

If the Good Lord blesses us with the timely rains we need, the market will be there to support strong demand and record prices across the industry. Optimism is high, and for good reason.

If you read my column last month, you know we celebrated many victories for the Brangus breed and reflected on what was accomplished by our outstanding team at the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA). I am proud of the progress we’ve made, and I am even more excited to tell you that 2026 will be no different.

We have many new ideas and plans in place that are designed specifically for you—the breeder—to make life easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable in the purebred business.

We begin the year with an important addition to our team. I am pleased to announce that Cord Weinheimer has joined IBBA as our new Director of Field Services. We are truly blessed to have Cord on board and are excited about the leadership, energy, and experience

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he will bring to Brangus in 2026 and

for the entire family—while still

beyond. One of Cord’s first priorities

taking care of important Brangus

will be hiring a second field

business at the same time.

representative for the Southeast.

One of the most exciting

With this addition, Brangus will

developments coming in 2026 is the

once again have two outstanding

launch of our new registry program.

representatives working directly

This upgraded system will position

in the field—supporting breeders,

Brangus at the forefront of EPD

promoting the breed, and

technology and database capability.

expanding our footprint in key

With integrated AI tools, this

regions for the first time in quite a

platform will enhance data accuracy,

while.

usability, and decision-making for

Another change you’ll notice

breeders. We are committed to

early in the year is our updated

being a leader in this arena, and we

Houston schedule, which is

are very much looking forward to

outlined in this issue of the Brangus

this major launch.

Journal. We will have one full day

There is much more to come

of meetings, and for the first time,

in 2026, and I believe the best

you will not be required to go to

days for the Brangus breed are

the show grounds if you choose not

still ahead of us. I encourage each

to. All events will take place at the

of you to attend our events, get

hotel, making it more convenient

involved, share your ideas, and help

and efficient for our members. We

us continue building something

hope this format allows more of you

special. Together, we can ensure

to attend and fully participate, and

that Brangus remains one of the

we look forward to seeing you there.

strongest and most respected

Looking ahead to summer,

breeds in the cattle industry.

please mark your calendars for

Here’s to a great year ahead.

Brangus Days, July 24–26, 2026. This

God Bless our Ranchers, Military and

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Serving the Breed, Supporting the Membership

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Welcome Cord Weinheimer, IBBA's Director of Field Staff, Genetics, and Advertising

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s we step into a new year, I am very thankful for the opportunity to introduce myself to the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) as the new Director of Field

Staff, Genetics, and Advertising. As I begin this next chapter, I am excited about the work ahead and the opportunity to support a breed and membership I hold in great respect.

I am a sixth-generation rancher from the Texas Hill Country, raised in Stonewall, Texas, on a diverse operation that focuses on registered Hereford seedstock and manages a large commercial cow herd across Texas and New Mexico. I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 with a degree in animal science, where I competed on the 2015 Livestock Judging Team and was an active member of the Saddle and Sirloin Club.

My background set a foundation for management opportunities post-graduation with both Rolke Ranch and Stalwart Ranch, where I gained firsthand knowledge on both the commercial and registered sides of the Brangus breed. With that, I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the breed and what it has to offer to the industry. These experiences with Brangus cattle played a meaningful role in my professional background, and it is rewarding to now serve the breed in this capacity. The collective years of experience I bring have helped shape my understanding of the practical challenges breeders face and the importance of genetics, sound management, and reliable information in building a successful operation.

For the past three years, I served as the Southwest Regional Manager for the American Hereford Association (AHA), where my focus centered on developing advertising opportunities to strengthen membership engagement and regional revenue, building strong relationships with breeders, and supporting those members at shows and sales. That experience reinforced the importance of being present, listening intently, and providing value that meets producers where they are. I truly cherished the relationships and impact I made at AHA, and I look forward to carrying those experiences into my new role.

I’m excited to pick up where Kyle left off in this role with IBBA. I will continue his focus on strengthening membership relations, driving growth and direction in our genetic programs, and continuing to communicate the value of the Brangus breed. I look forward to helping facilitate IBBA’s genetic and performance programs, supporting data-driven decision making, and working alongside staff and members to ensure these tools continue to evolve in ways that serve real-world operations.

My goal at IBBA is to continue to grow the footprint of the Brangus breed in the beef industry. I want to drive advertising sales to new heights, create more exposure for the breed nationally, and educate cattlemen across the nation on the true value of Brangus.

The new year brings fresh opportunities, and I see this role as a chance to help IBBA continue moving forward with purpose. I am eager and prepared to spend time with members across the country, listen to your ideas, and work together to strengthen the association and the breed. Thank you for the warm welcome, and I look forward to the conversations and progress that lie ahead in 2026 and beyond.

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s one of the most populous countries in the world,

Currently in Brazil, it is customary to slaughter cows,

Brazil is known for being the number one exporter

mostly open/cull cattle, but their best feeders are first

of beef in the world; having around 238 million

time calving heifers and only using less than 5% for

cattle, this is not a surprise. Through the support of

bulls and steers. Brazil only began castrating bulls

the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export Inc. (USLGE) the

about two years ago, so this is a fairly new concept to

International Brangus Breeders Association’s (IBBA)

them. They tend not to do as many bulls due to the

International Liaison and Director of Genomics and

fact that bulls do not produce great beef. They are

Research, Macee Wagner and I traveled all the way to

educating their breeders that steers will actually create

Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, to meet with several different

better beef quality as they provide quality beef flavor,

aspects of the cattle industry: from Brangus breeders

color, and better eating experience to the customer.

to feedlot/packers to the Associacao Brasilera de

Hopefully Padrão Beef ’s initiatives can start trending in

Brangus (Brazilian Brangus Association) [ABB]. The

Brazil.

Vice President of the ABB, Brangus Breeder, and great friend, Cristopher Filippon who owns Estância Ponche

to qualify for a stamp similar to Certified Angus Beef

Verde was our gracious host for the week!

(CAB) that sells for a premium price which creates an

He had many things planned for the week, but

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At Padrão Beef, Vinny stated that they have a guide

incentive for the breeders/producers to push genetics

the most insightful and innovative part of the trip

for better marbling and ribeye area. The common

was the trip to Padrão Beef, a feedlot and an agro-

cattle have an average value of $1.13 per kilo compared

industrial Brazilian meat cooperative. We met Vinicius

to their Padrão beef that gets $1.85 per kilo. This guide

Formighieri Lazarini (Vini), the Vice President of Padrão

highlights reaching 10 mm of rump/back fat under 30

Beef. He took us straight to the feedlot, Biocanto

months of age. The reason they have this time frame

Agropecuaria owned by Fabio Padovani, to show us the

goal is because to qualify for CAB the animals have

sustainability and self-sufficiency programs to produce

to be at most 30 months of age; once it is over the

quality beef. With 1,800 hectares, they run thousands

time frame, they can no longer be stamped with CAB,

of cattle a month. As a cooperative, the three main

so age is a big factor in their program. They also use

owners of the feedlot buy breeders cattle, who retain

AI technology from Brazil Beef Quality to be able to

part ownership, and get developed in the feed yard.

determine by the whole carcass scans how the carcass

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ADVANCING BRANGUS will grade, and they receive a picture output that gives

innovative, marketing and production values that you

a fat score of 1 to 5 per carcass.

usually don’t see in Brazil.

Sustainability is key to the Padrão Beef operation.

Cristopher was very excited for us to be able to

They wash their cement stalls 3 times a week and all

visit Padrão Beef, but he was also looking forward to

the water goes into a big tank. In this tank, the fiber

showing us his ranch, Estância Ponche Verde. As an

and the liquid get separated. Here the fiber is collected

innovative Brangus breeder, Cristopher has a herd of

and combined with their own mixture to create

350 cows and is very strict with his program. He took

fertilizers. Because of their program, they only buy

over his dad’s ranch in 1998 when he was in his early

about 30% of the fertilizer for their whole operation.

20s developing a purebred angus herd. He bred Angus

The liquid byproduct from this process creates

for about 17 years reducing his Angus herd in 2015

electricity for the operation. They have calculated that

to purchase 200 Brangus females. He started using

every cow creates about $0.25 of energy per day. They

a lot of angus and nelore to create half-bloods and

also happen to drain and separate a milk byproduct

quarter-bloods then circle back to Brangus. Nelore

from their local dairies producing cheese at a zero

will give you a higher heterosis but will create more

cost initiative. They also use natural microbiology to

problems and doesn't fulfill Cristopher's boxes in the

create their own pesticides and cattle sprays, having 35

EPD rankings. His goal is to only use U.S. genetics to

varieties of different sprays for a variety of purposes.

get better looking cattle that perform great and have

Padrão Beef also has its own packing plant. With

EPDs. He will cull anything that doesn’t match his herd,

39 employees, they process about 780-800 animals

isn’t bred by 18 months, and doesn’t have good EPDs.

per month producing about 10 tons of meat per day.

Cristopher has created his program based off of EPDs,

Usually when the carcasses are graded with a score

fertility, good udders, uniformity, and overall stayability.

higher than four by their AI technology, they come

In 2026, Brazil will be hosting the World Brangus

to the plant for processing. All their meats have each

Congress in March. We were very fortunate to be able

ranch's brand with a label and a QR code that takes

to have a meeting with the President of the ABB and

you to that specific rancher's Instagram. This provides

good friend, Roberto Grecellé; Brangus breeder and

a way the customer can relate and know where their

chairman of the World Congress Planning Ladislau

beef comes from which is a great marketing tool

Lancsarics Jr; and Technical Project Coordinator for

for that ranch. Overall, this cooperative is using very

ABB, Ândrea Plotzki Reis. We listened as they excitedly

ADVANCING BRANGUS spoke about their plans for the World Congress and

pioneers to bring the Brangus breed into Brazil. He

spoke on how the IBBA can assist to market this big

has a very impressive herd of

event! They have a wonderful schedule from great

700 head in 1,200 acres. He is very competitive

ranch tours to the Congress show and technical

and successful in the show ring. He focuses on

meetings. The IBBA has an opportunity to have a

having good dams and solid bulls to be able to

lounge booth and will be supporting the event as we

market. We also visited Brangus Boitata Ranch owed

do every World Congress.

by Antonio Celso Oliveira Figueiredo and son Alan

Hopefully, our breeders that will be attending

Figueiredo. They had a beautiful ranch that looked

enjoy the Brazilian culture and cattle! They have

over amazing views and had great Brangus cattle.

planned translators for the trip so it’ll make things a

He started with the Brangus breed in 2005 and now

lot smoother! During this meeting we also discussed

has around 700 head of Brangus and a commercial

a potential partnership with ABB joining the

and recip herd as well. Compared to most breeders,

Global Brangus Project, just like Australian Angus

he looks for an early maturity in his breeding heifers

Association (UltraBlack) and Mexican association

and will start breeding at 14 months old instead of 18

[ABM] have joined to produced our Expected

months. Both ranches were extremely enlightening

Progeny Differences (EDS’s) as one database. We

and amazing to visit.

demonstrated how our EPD’s are calculated, what

Thank you to Cristopher and his family for being

traits a majority of the U.S. breeders look at, and why

gracious hosts and allowing us to see the cattle

data is so important. We discussed our cutting-edge

industry in Brazil from breeder to association to

projects such as the Brangus Value Project (BVP) and

feedlot/packer. We are excited for the Brangus World

Big Data Project, and also heard about some of ABB’s

Congress in Brazil and we hope to learn much more

projects. With all their advancements, Brazil hopes to

about the Brazilian market and Brangus! Another

be able to rise in their quality beef exports.

thank you to USLGE for making these trips possible

Along our trip, we also visited August Caldaaeirao, owner of Brangus Santa Cruz, who was one of the

for our International Committee.

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EVENTS & EDUCATION

Setting the Stage for the Year Ahead

Kicking off 2026 with a full show season, meaningful gatherings, and momentum for the breed.

BY LORI EDWARDS-DUNKERLY, IBBA DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND EDUCATION

W

hat wonderful blessings the new year brings. A fresh slate, a renewed spark for our passions, and endless possibilities for what’s to come. I hope each of you are as eager about what 2026 will bring for the Brangus breed as I am. From exciting new additions to the National Junior Brangus Show to the return of an annual gathering at Brangus Days, the year ahead is shaping up to be one full of opportunity, connection, and progress.

As the calendar turns, we also jump right into winter show season. Many of you are already preparing for the months ahead as we kick things off at Cattlemen’s Congress, followed by Fort Worth, the Florida State Fair, San Antonio, leading up to our International Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. These events play an important role in showcasing Brangus cattle, Brangus programs, and the people behind them.

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is especially significant, as it serves as IBBA’s International Show and the site of our annual meetings, committee discussions, and leadership transitions. It is a time when our membership comes together to reflect, make decisions, and set direction for the future of the association.

With that in mind, we are making a few thoughtful adjustments this year to enhance the experience for everyone attending. All IBBA meetings, including committee meetings, the Board of Directors meeting, and the General Membership meeting, will be held offsite at our host hotel. This will also be the location of the National Brangus Sale and our International Brangus Reception. Holding these events together at the host hotel allows members to focus on meaningful conversations, collaboration, and the business of the association in an easily accessible environment.

At the same time, we know the International Show remains a

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highlight for many to showcase their cattle. A shuttle will run continuously between the host hotel and NRG throughout the day Thursday, March 5. We encourage all members to head to the orange seats surrounding the ring at NRG to watch some of the highest caliber Brangus show cattle exhibit on the green shavings. Be sure to check out the full Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo schedule and hotel room block information, found on pages 28-29..

As always, our goal is to create an atmosphere that encourages participation from all corners of our membership. The International Show week about conversation, collaboration, and the shared commitment we all have to the Brangus breed. I hope you will make plans to join us in Houston, take part in the programs, and enjoy time with fellow Brangus breeders as we begin another exciting year together.

AT THE HOUSTON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

3:30 PM - IBBA Cattle Check-In (NRG - Brangus Booth)

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Committee Meetings (Hilton) 10:00 AM - Weigh Bulls (NRG) 1:00 - 3:00 PM - IBBA Board of Directors Meeting (Hilton) 4:00 - 6:00 PM - General Membership Meeting (Hilton) 6:30 PM - Social & International Brangus Reception (Hilton) Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Drinks 7:30 PM - The National Brangus Sale (Hilton)

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

8:00 AM - International Brangus, Red Brangus, & UltraBlack/UltraRed Bull Show (NRG) Judge: Shane Bedwell 2:00 PM - Show Committee Meeting (NRG - Room 204-205)

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

8:00 AM - International Brangus, Red Brangus, & UltraBlack/UltraRed Female Show (NRG) Group Classes following Female Show Judge: Shane Bedwell 7:00 PM - Genetic Edge Sale

LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO SCAN THE QR CODE TO BOOK UNDER THE IBBA HOTEL BLOCK AT: HILTON HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER 6633 TRAVIS STREET HOUSTON, TX 77030

STATE DIRECTORY

ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA — KANSAS — LOUISIANA

SERVICE DIRECTORY

JOHN MILAM, OWNER Grady Green, Ranch Manager 870-314-3673 | grady@dragginmranch.com El Dorado, Arkansas www.dragginm.com 2020 IBBA Top ET Breeder

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ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA — KANSAS — LOUISIANA

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Pamela Doiron 805-245-0434 • doiron@spanishranch.net Follow Us on Facebook or Instagram @spanishranchcuyama

L.G. Herdon, Jr Owner 912.293.1316 Sky Herdon, Co-Owner 912.245.0428 Kevin Asbury, Manager 850.252.7290

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ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA — KANSAS — LOUISIANA

TEXAS

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JOHN MILAM, OWNER Grady Green, Ranch Manager 870-314-3673 | grady@dragginmranch.com El Dorado, Arkansas www.dragginm.com 2020 IBBA Top ET Breeder

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ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA — FLORIDA — GEORGIA — KANSAS — LOUISIANA

TEXAS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar of events 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 12th Annual Spring Bull Sale - Jordan Cattle Auction February 12, 2026 San Saba, TX 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

World Brangus Congress March 12-24, 2026 Londrina, Brazil 4th Annual Texas Alliance Sale March 17, 2026 Bloomington, 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!

What’s Up, Juniors?

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BY MARLENE SCHWERIN, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT & IBA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR

he cost of almost everything continues to rise, including the cost of post high school education. Whether you are considering college or vocational school, the International Brangus Auxiliary is here to help by providing eligible Brangus Juniors up to two IBA Scholarship Awards during their career. This year’s IBA Scholarship Applications are due by April 1, 2026.

Presented below is a short summary of the IBA Scholarship Awards: • Underclassman Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who show evidence of excellence in

scholastic and leadership endeavors.

• Upperclassmen Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a college student to assist in the continuation of his or her education.

The winner of this award must show evidence of ongoing excellence in scholastic and leadership

endeavors.

• Alternative Education Scholarship

This award is given to an IJBBA member who has demonstrated dedication in working with

and promoting Brangus cattle and will be pursuing a career in agriculture and/or ranching at a

community college or vocational school.

• Memorial Scholarships

IBA also facilitates a variety of memorial scholarships created in memory of loved ones by their

family and friends.

Since 1979, the IBA has awarded over $581,000 in scholarships to support eligible Brangus juniors in their pursuit of higher education. Time is money, so learn more about the generous IBA Scholarship offerings and apply today at gobrangus.com/youth/scholarships/

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ibba board of directors

IBBA Committee Chairmen IBBA STAFF

President Grady Green, AR

Breed Improvement

Executive Vice President

1st Vice President Josh Walker, Ph.D., AR

Dr. Randy Scmidt | doctorrand@me.com

Rick Cozzitorto | rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com

2nd Vice President Warren Young, DVM, OK

IJBBA Advisory

Director of Operations

Secretary/Treasurer Jeremy Jackson, AR

EAST REGION

Michael Allen, DVM | allencattleco@yahoo.com Finance Jeremy Jackson | jjackson101@gmail.com Show Mark Perry | mark@mpelectric.net

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

Brandon Belt | brandonbelt@aol.com

Director of Registry Services Callie DeLarm | cdelarm@gobrangus.com Director of Genomics & Research Macee Wagner | mwagner@gobrangus.com Director of Events & Education

Long Term Planning

Lori Edwards-Dunkerley | ledwards@gobrangus.com

Joe Fuller | jw.fuller@yahoo.com

Director of Field Staff, Genetics & Advertising

Promotions

Cord Weinheimer| cweinheimer@gobrangus.com

Megan Greenwood | megan@greenwoodcattleco.com

Director of Marketing & Communications

International Garrett Thomas | garrett.r.thomas@gmail.com Membership & Education Karen Adamek | yeehaw1966@yahoo.com

Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com

Brangus publications, INC Editor in Chief

Commercial Marketing

Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com

Cody Glenn | cody@towncreekfarm.com

Advertising Sales

int brangus auxiliary

Cord Weinheimer| cweinheimer@gobrangus.com

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

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

At large

Int brangus foundation

Emily Jackson, AR

Randy Schmidt, M.D., Texarkana, TX - Seat 6

President

Gracie Johnson, TX

doctorrand@me.com

Brandon Belt, Gatesville, TX

Director

Josh Walker, Ph.D., Ben Lomond, AR - Seat 11

Secretary/Treasurer

Aubrey Meador, TX

josh@redbudfarms.net

Rick Cozzitorto

Director

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

Carlee Taylor, FL

Cover Photo Briley RIchard

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Director

Director Carter Aucoin, LA

IBBA office P.O. Box 10029 | College Station, TX 77842 210-696-8231 | info@gobrangus.com

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ADVERTISING INDEX ALABAMA American Cattle Enterprise......................................................IFC Bar V Genetics...........................................................................34 Big D Ranch..............................................................................34 Lake Majestik............................................................................34 Quail Valley Farms....................................................................34 Premier Livestock Services........................................................34 Red Bud Farms.........................................................................34 TTT Brangus Farm......................................................................34 ARIZONA Carter Brangus..........................................................................34 ARKANSAS Adams and Creasy Insurance Agency.......................................34 CDP...........................................................................17,18,19,34 Chimney Rock Cattle Co...........................................................34 Draggin' M Ranch ....................................................................34 Pope Farms Brangus.................................................................35 Sewell Cattle Co., Inc.................................................................35 CALIFORNIA Spanish Ranch..........................................................................35 FLORIDA Flordia Prime...................................................................... 35,41 Great Mark Western..................................................................35

TEXAS Cavender Ranches ........................................ 14,31,32,33,36,43 Cox Excalibur Brangus .............................................................36 Cross F Cattle............................................................................36 Farris Ranching Company ........................................................36 Genetic Edge Sale.....................................................................30 Genesis Ranch .........................................................................36 GKB Cattle ..................................................................... 24,25,36 Hardee Farms ..........................................................................36 Hicks Ranch .............................................................................36 IBBA.................................................................................... 28,29 Jackson Family Brangus...........................................................36 K & L Brangus ...........................................................................36 Lambert, Doak..........................................................................34 Martin-Bruni Cattle...................................................................45 Mound Creek Ranch.......................................................... 6,7,36 MP Brangus........................................................................ 36,BC National Brangus Sale..............................................................27 Oak Creek Farms.......................................................................36 Oakley, Lakin............................................................................34 OK Farms............................................................................ 15,36 Pennridge Ranch......................................................................36 Rafter 2 Ranch..........................................................................37 Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co.............................................................22 Red-Land Cattle........................................................................10 Schmidt Farms..........................................................................37 Tajo Ranch................................................................................37 Texas Alliance Sale....................................................................39 TRIO Cattle & Genetics..............................................................37 Tuna Rosa Ranch.......................................................................37 Villa Ranch......................................................................... 37,IBC Wild M Brangus........................................................................37 Wente Brangus.........................................................................37

GEORGIA Char-No Farm ...........................................................................35 Circle F Farms...........................................................................35 Crooked Creek Cattle.......................................................... 11,13 Greuel Family Brangus ............................................................35 INTERNATIONAL Las Palomas Ranch.....................................................................5 World Brangus Congress..........................................................23 KANSAS Hurla Farms..............................................................................38 LOUISIANA Cross N Farms ..........................................................................35 Midsouth Cattle Company........................................................35 Soileau Cattle Company...........................................................35 The Branch Ranch.....................................................................35 Wiley Ranch..............................................................................35 MISSISSIPPI Double W Ranch.......................................................................35 T3 Brangus................................................................................35 MISSOURI GENEPLUS..................................................................................3 Valley View Ranch.....................................................................35 Wyman Creek Cattle Company.................................................35

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JANUARY 2026 BRANGUS JOURNAL

ABOUT THE BRANGUS JOURNAL The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to offer its members and industry affiliates the opportunity to promote themselves through Brangus Publications, Inc.’s (BPI) print and digital mediums. IBBA’s printed publications are produced by BPI and are distributed to a mailing list, comprised of addresses in Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, and the United States; with a circulation of approximately 2,000.

The Brangus Journal (ISSN 0006-9132) is published by Brangus Publications, Inc. (BPI), 8870 US Highway 87 East, San Antonio, Texas 78263, monthly except February, June, July, and September. Periodicals postage paid at San Antonio, Texas and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address change to Brangus Publications Inc., P.O. Box 809, Adkins, Texas 78101.

The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). The Brangus Journal is published eight times annually. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts, and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers. Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership. The claims made by advertisers in this publication are not verified by BPI or the IBBA. For subscriptions, email info@gobrangus.com, or call 210.696.8231. Domestic periodicals (one year) $25; first class $55; foreign periodicals (one year) $25; air mail to Canada or Mexico $70; air mail to other countries $115.

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