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that kind of annual success, we need your help. By now the sign-up information is out, and hopefully you are making your plans and reservations to attend. We have a golf tournament that should be an awesome event on Friday morning, plenty of opportunities for people to practice the lost art of conversation, and some awesome informational sessions.
While we won’t have any cows present, we will have plenty of people that love them. Now all we need is you! I look forward to spending a few days with my Brangus family in Aggieland—but make no mistake, go Hogs!
Cstrength in the breed
A Message from the EVP
BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
an you believe it’s already May?
This year is flying by, and for good reason. Much of the country has received some much-needed rain, and hopefully that trend continues. Moisture brings optimism, and right now there’s a renewed sense of energy across the cattle industry.
The spring sale season is off to a great start, and I fully expect we’ll finish strong, potentially setting new records for the Brangus breed. That’s exciting for our members, our breeders, and the entire commercial industry. The market is trending up, demand is strong, and there’s real confidence moving forward.
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has some outstanding, family-friendly events lined up this summer, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there. One of the highlights will be the National Junior Brangus Show in Chickasha, Oklahoma, June 21–27, 2026. This will be our largest event of the summer and certainly one of the best. It’s a chance to reconnect with friends from across the country, support our juniors, and see the future of the breed in action.
Next on the calendar is Brangus Days in College Station, Texas, July 24–25, 2026, which is shaping up to be an exciting event for the entire family. There will be something for everyone, and we’re proud to make this an annual tradition moving forward. As part of the event, we’ll be selling the Legacy Female, generously donated by Grady and Sara Green of Draggin' M Ranch. Many of you know Grady as a past president, and this is a tremendous example of his continued commitment to the future of our association.
There’s so much happening this summer that I can’t list it all here, so I encourage you to visit the website at www.gobrangus.com to learn about all the events and how you can get involved!
As we move through the summer, we’ll also celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, an incredible milestone and a reminder of what can be accomplished in a relatively short time. Just as our country continues to lead the world, U.S. beef stands at the top, recognized globally for its quality, consistency, and unmatched eating experience. That same commitment to excellence is what drives our breeders and strengthens the value of Brangus genetics every day.
As we move past the summer, we’ll head into our busiest season—
fall sales. If you spend time on our website, you'll find updates being made daily, and one of the newest features is our sale book display, giving breeders a powerful tool to showcase their programs to a wider audience. It’s just one more way the IBBA is moving forward and leading with technology.
There’s a real buzz around the Brangus breed right now, from productive mama cows that consistently raise heavy calves and breed back, to sound, functional bulls that add pounds where it matters most. If you haven’t taken a serious look at Brangus lately, now is the time. When we say “Built for Business,” we mean it! This is the breed that keeps you in the cattle business.
Until August, have a great summer! I hope to see you at one of our events. And if you’re in College Station, stop by and visit the new office.
We’re building something special at IBBA. The momentum is real, and the future of this breed is as strong as it’s ever been.
God bless our cattlemen. God bless our military. And God bless the United States of America.
Photo By: Taylor Gazda
brangus days
FRIDAY, JULY 24
ALL DAY / Arrival at the Stella Hotel
8:00 AM / Brangus Days Golf Tournament
9:00 AM / Conference Check-In
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM / IBBA Office Open House
1:00 - 4:00 PM / Committee Meetings
4:30 - 6:30 PM / Brangus Days Reception
6:30 PM / Dinner with Brangus Friends
Saturday, JULY 25
8:30 - 9:00 AM / Conference Check-In & Coffee
9:00 - 9:30 AM / Welcome Remarks
9:30 - 10:15 AM / Session 1: Record Keeping Hacks
10:15 - 11:00 AM / Session 2: Reproductive Strategies
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM / Session 3: Building Lasting Breeding Programs
12:00 - 1:00 PM / Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM / Roundtable Breakout Sessions (Q&A)
2:45 - 3:15 PM / Brangus Value Project & Big Data Project Presentation
3:15 - 4:15 PM / Keynote Address
4:15 - 5:15 PM / Regional Association Meetings
6:30 PM / Brangus Days Dinner & Awards Reception
Sunday, JULY 26
9:00 AM / IBBA Board of Directors Meeting
Join us for Brangus Days on the
, a two-day event focused on education, camaraderie, and forward-thinking progress within the breed. From informative sessions and association updates to networking and social events, come spend time with the people who make this breed feel like family.
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Picture yourself unloading a group of uniform, healthy calves at the sale barn; each is a testament to outstanding stockmanship and careful management. Now, envision the financial rewards that follow, especially the sale premiums realized because every box was checked, which leads to increased revenue.
Preconditioning boosts the immune system and health status, helping equip calves to thrive in a backgrounder or feedyard phase.
A successful preconditioning program includes a series of vaccinations and management practices, such as weaning, deworming, and transitioning calves to dry feed, as well as castrating and dehorning.
Does the investment pay off?
Merck Animal Health, Superior Livestock Auction and Kansas State University have worked together to evaluate the management decisions, programs, and health protocols that drive the price per pound paid by buyers. The 2025 dataset includes information from 860,433 calves with an average weight of 572 pounds.1 Each trait was evaluated relative to a base with all other factors being constant. So, an additive approach can be used when evaluating multiple traits.
VAC45 calves, that is, those vaccinated with two doses of a clostridial vaccine, two doses of a five-way modified live viral vaccine, and at least one dose of Mannheimia haemolytica and/or Pasteurella multocida vaccine, and weaned at home for 45 days before delivery, added $9.03/ cwt compared to those receiving only one dose of each of the three vaccines and weaned at shipping.2 Not to mention, calves weighed more at the end of a 45-day preconditioning program than those weaned at sale time. Selling calves on a VAC45 program added $51.65 per head.
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While not directly rewarded with premiums, producers not implanting forfeit an average of 23 lbs. of gain, which translates to $85 per head at the sale block compared to calves that were implanted.
Simply by following a VAC45 program and implanting your calves, you can potentially add $136 per head.
Other factors that delivered value include selling no-horn calves, having medium- to large-frame vs. small-frame calves, using known bulls with high genetic merit and breed type. While lots described as fairly even stood to gain an additional $4.28/cwt, those described as very uneven brought $4.28/cwt less than lots that were described as uneven or were missing a classification.
Certain marketing and nutrition programs can add value at auction, but it is important to evaluate the costs and make sure the economic return is there.
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References:
1. Superior Livestock Auction Data 2025.
2. Glynn T. Tonser. Kansas State University. Dept. of Agricultural Economics. Evaluation of 2025 Superior Livestock Auction data.
the cow comes first
How Gestational Management Shapes Long-term Productivity
BY BRILEY RICHARD, IBBA DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
There’s no shortage of talk right now about rebuilding the cow herd. But if you want to rebuild it right, you might need to start earlier than you think.
In "The Cow Comes First" Cattlemen's College session at CattleCon 2026, industry experts outlined how decisions made during gestation continue to influence productivity long after a calf is born.
George Perry, Ph.D., research professor of beef cattle reproductive physiology at Texas A&M University's AgriLife Research and Extension Center, began by explaining the seedstock industry's primary objective.
“As we're thinking about the cow-calf side, we want to produce a calf each year,” Perry said.
Central to Perry’s discussion was the role of epigenetics.
“It does not require changes to the genetic code. It requires how the genetic code is utilized,” he explained.
In practical terms, this places significant emphasis on the nutritional and environmental conditions experienced by the cow, particularly during early gestation.
“The embryo is really dependent upon what we're supplying it,” Perry said.
Research presented during the session demonstrated the sensitivity of that period. In one study, cows that transitioned from
adequate nutrition to a restricted intake immediately following breeding experienced a significant reduction in embryo survival. Yet the implications extend beyond early loss.
“Did we impact them that early in life? And the answer is yes, we do,” Perry said.
As a result, reproductive success is not determined solely at breeding, but begins well before a calf is born.
Those early influences become particularly important when evaluating replacement females. Perry highlighted data showing that heifers calving early in their first season tend to remain in the herd longer and produce more over time.
“Animals that calved early as a replacement heifer stayed in the herd longer and weaned more pounds of calf.”
Longevity, in this context, becomes a direct function of early reproductive success, which is itself shaped by the conditions experienced during development.
application within commercial operations.
“What’s the first thing everyone does in the industry when your cows get pregnant?” he asked. “Nothing.”
The broader issue lies in gestation often being treated as a passive phase, rather than an active period of development requiring consistent management.
Ron Scott, Ph.D., director of beef cattle technical innovation at Purina Animal Nutrition, shifted the discussion toward practical
Scott further explained the importance of steady, predictable nutrition throughout gestation.
“We need to think about treating our cow herd like we do pregnant ladies,” he said, pointing
to the role of daily vitamin and mineral supplementation. “We need vitamin mineral supplementation in front of the cows every day. Why do we need that? It affects everything.”
From reproductive performance to immune function, consistent nutrient intake forms the basis for both cow health and fetal development.
Monitoring consistency requires attention to body condition, a tool widely used but not always carefully tracked.
in later calving dates and reduced productivity.
“What happens when cows are in poorer body condition? They miss a heat cycle and it puts them further in the back of the breeding season, then she’s out of the herd,” Scott said.
For that reason, he identified first-service conception as a critical benchmark. “I want every cow to get bred on first service conception rate,” he said.
making it increasingly difficult for her to stay in the herd.
Replacement selection plays a central role in maintaining that efficiency. Scott emphasized the importance of retaining heifers born early in the calving season, as they are more likely to reach developmental targets and remain on schedule.
“You cannot see your cows lose weight,” Scott said. “So write it down.” Without deliberate evaluation, gradual declines in condition may go unnoticed until they begin to affect reproductive outcomes.
Cows that enter the breeding season in poorer condition are more likely to miss heat cycles, resulting
Early conception not only improves calving distribution but also increases the likelihood that a cow will remain productive within the herd. The economic implications are substantial.
Scott also put a dollar value to delayed conception, breaking it down in terms that are hard to ignore. Calves gaining roughly two pounds per day can add about 40 to 45 pounds over the course of a single heat cycle. At $4 per pound, that difference quickly turns into real money.
Each missed cycle represents roughly $150 in lost value per calf. Stretch that out over multiple cycles, and the gap widens quickly. By the time a cow slips three to four cycles behind, the loss can exceed $600 compared to a calf born early in the season.
Later-born calves don’t just wean lighter, they put the cow further behind the following year,
“I don't want to keep a replacement heifer that was born late,” he said. “If she's born last, don't keep her.” This approach prioritizes females with the greatest potential for longevity, reducing the need for later correction.
Even with careful management, however, there are limits to what can be recovered once developmental setbacks occur. “Compensation carries a price and the consequences cannot be reversed,” Scott stated. Nutritional stress or poor condition during gestation can impose lasting constraints on growth, fertility, and performance. “You messed up the next generation,” he added, emphasizing the permanence of those early influences.
For producers with varying forage availability and environmental conditions, the challenge lies in maintaining consistency despite those fluctuations. Gestation is not a static phase, but a continuous process, and each day contributes to the final outcome.
As Scott said, “She has your future in her womb.”
BRANGUS on the
Brazillian Backdrop
A Junior's Perspective on the Cattle and Collaboration at World Brangus Congress
BY SAVANNAH HANSON, IJBBA PRESIDENT
In mid-March, members of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) International Committee attended the World Brangus Congress (WBC) in Londrina, Brazil. Attendees from the United States included Macee Wagner, IBBA director of genomics and research; Allen Goode, IBBA international committee member; and myself, the 2025–2026 IJBBA president. The trip offered a firsthand look at the Brangus breed in an international setting, along with a deeper understanding of Brazil’s culture and beef industry.
The week included several days at the WBC along with a ranch tour outside Londrina. It provided the opportunity to connect with Brangus breeders from around the world and observe the high-quality cattle contributing to Brazil’s beef supply chain.
Traveling outside North America for the first time provided a new perspective on both the industry and the people behind it. From the moment we arrived,
Brazilian breeders extended a genuine sense of hospitality which made the experience immediately welcoming. Flags representing each participating country lined the grounds, reinforcing both the global reach of the breed and a strong sense of pride among attendees. The opening ceremony reflected the importance of the event to Brazil’s agricultural industry and set the tone for the days that followed.
Educational sessions led by Brazilian breeders and industry leaders focused on beef quality, production, and selection. The information shared offered practical takeaways that producers could apply within their own operations.
The week also included the Federation of International Brangus Associations (FIBRA) meeting, where representatives from multiple countries discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration and advance the breed on a global scale. During that meeting,
Colombia was selected as the host country for the 2030 World Brangus Congress.
The cattle exhibition was a central part of the event, with three days of shows highlighting the quality and consistency of Brangus cattle across the Brazilian operations. IBBA member and Brangus breeder Marcos Borges of MBJ Ranch served as the WBC judge. The first two days featured pen and individual shows, where cattle were evaluated in a practical, no-halter setting.
One of the more memorable experiences came during the individual pen show, where I had the opportunity to exhibit a bull for the Filippon family of Brazil. That experience not only provided time in the ring, but also the chance to build a new relationship within the international Brangus community.
The final day featured the halter show and a moment that brought my own experience in the breed full circle. Judge Marcos Borges asked me to present the Reserve Grand Champion Bull award, an honor that carries significant weight in any show ring across the world. Having purchased my first Brangus show heifer from the Borges family in 2020, the opportunity to stand alongside him in that capacity was especially meaningful.
The trip concluded with a visit to Agropecuária Laffranchi, a production-focused Brangus operation located about an hour outside of Londrina. Presentations
at the ranch provided insight into Brazilian beef grading systems and how they compare to those in the United States. The visit also offered a closer look at a wellmanaged herd of registered Brangus cattle and the environment in which they operate.
Reflecting on the experience, the trip reinforced the global reach of the Brangus breed and the shared priorities among producers, regardless of location. From Brazil to the United States and beyond, the focus remains on improving cattle, strengthening operations, and advancing the industry as a whole.
My appreciation is extended to the IBBA team, particularly Macee Wagner, for the opportunity, as well as to the Brazilian Brangus breeders who served as gracious hosts throughout the week. Additional thanks go to the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE) for the Market Access Program MAP funding and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Agricultural Commodity Export Support (ACES) grant program, which help make international engagement possible for the committee.
Any country is Brangus country!
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DECEMBER 5, 2026
3RD ANNUAL BRANGUS PRODUCTION SALE
85 LOTS OF BRANGUS BULLS, REGISTERED FEMALES & GENETICS
DESDEMONA, TX • 1 P.M. CST • SALE MANAGED BY HI POINT SALES & MARKETING
high-performing cattle with extra muscle, body, and real-world functionality
AThe Brangus Summer Bash
A Tradition of Excellence and Opportunity
BY LORI EDWARDS-DUNKERLEY, IBBA DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND EDUCATION
s I reflect on my childhood summers, many of my most meaningful memories were made on the road with my family. Loading up the truck, pulling a trailer full of cattle, and traveling across the country to attend junior shows was our version of a summer vacation. Even though you come home ten times more tired and a laundry pile higher than the average kid, those weeks were filled with early mornings, long days, and invaluable life lessons. Most importantly, they were filled with family, friendships, and memories that have lasted a lifetime. Those experiences are what shaped my appreciation for this industry and the people in it.
That spirit is exactly what defines the National Junior Brangus Show (NJBS). This summer, we look forward to welcoming families from across the country to Chickasha, Oklahoma, for the 2026 Brangus Summer Bash, taking place June 21–27.
While the cattle exhibitions remain at the center of the week, NJBS offers far more than time in the show ring. The event is designed to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages personal growth, leadership, and skill development.
Throughout the week, junior members participate in educational contests that challenge them to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply what they have learned both in and out of the show ring. These opportunities help prepare them for success well beyond their junior careers. The friendships formed, the connections made, and the lessons learned often extend far beyond this single week.
As the program continues to grow, so does our commitment to enhancing the experience for every participant. This year, we are pleased to introduce several additions that reflect that goal. We will now offer an Ultra Bred & Owned Division, to further highlight the dedication and effort invested in a Bred & Owned entry. We are also excited to introduce new opportunities for involvement across all age levels. The addition of the Poolside Pals program, designed for youth ages seven and under, provides a fun and engaging way for our youngest participants to be included in the week’s activities. Additionally, the introduction of a junior pen show offers exhibitors another avenue to showcase their Brangus cattle outside of the traditional show ring setting.
The National Junior Brangus Show is, at its core, about more than competition. It is about responsibility, commitment, and growth. It is about developing confidence, building character, and gaining experiences that will carry far beyond the showring. For many, it is also about tradition—continuing something that began years before and will continue for years to come.
Whether you are an exhibitor, a supporter, or simply a spectator, we invite you to join us in Chickasha for this year’s Brangus Summer Bash. It is, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding and anticipated weeks of the year. Having the opportunity to see our junior members come together, work hard, support one another, and enjoy the experience is truly the best part of what we do.
We look forward to seeing you in Chickasha!
Sunday, June 21ST
4 - 7 pm TACK Only Allowed in Barns
4 - 8 pm Cattle Allowed in Tie-Outs
*NO cattle allowed in the barns*
Monday, June 22ND
8:00 am Cattle and Tack Allowed in Barns
10:00 am. IJBBA Board Candidate Interviews
3:00 pm Cattle Must Be In Place
3:30 pm Exhibitor Bag Pick-up - Show Ring
3:30 pm NJBS Cattle Check-In - Show Ring
Tuesday, JuNE 23RD
7:30 am Breakfast with the Int Brangus Queen
8:00 am Roger and Janet Greuel Speech Contest
Poster Contest Presentations
Job Interview Contest Interviews
12:00 pm Silent Auction & Hospitality Room Open
12:30 pm Stock Show U Demonstration Clinic - Show Ring
1:30 pm Team Fitting Contest - Show Ring
3:30 pm Skill-a-thon Contest
*Jeopardy Pre-lims
6:15 pm Opening Ceremonies and Splash and Kickoff Party - Presented by Merck Animal Health - Show Ring Barnyard Olympics - Show Ring
Wednesday, JuNE 24TH
8:00 am Sullivan Supply Showmanship Contests - Show Ring
1:30 pm Judging Contest - Show Ring
3:30 pm Salesmanship Contest - Show Ring
4 pm Poolside Pals - Little’s Activity hosted by Int . Brangus Queen & Queen Candidates
5 – 6 pm Weigh Calves born 9/25 and after for the B&O, Percentage, Ultra Show and ALL Steers - Show Ring
Thursday, JUNE 25TH
9:00 am Bred and Owned Shows - Show Ring
Owned Ultra Female and Bull Show - Show Ring
Owned Percentage Female Show - Show Ring
Owned Steer Show (Prospect and Progress Divisions) - Show Ring
12:00 pm Futurity Only Cattle Must Be In Place & Futurity Only Cattle Check-In
2:00 pm IBA Meeting
2:30 pm Poolside Pals - Little’s Activity hosted by Int . Brangus Queen & Queen Candidates
4:00 pm Taste of States
5:00 pm Brangus Jeopardy Finals - Show Ring
5 – 6 pm Weigh Calves born 9/25 and after for the Owned Brangus & Red Brangus Show
*If you have already weighed in then you do not have to re weigh 5:00 pm Source of Champions Sale
*Bidding online at smartauctions com
Friday, JUNE 26TH
7:00 am Pancake Breakfast sponsored by IBA
8:00 am Owned Brangus & Red Brangus Shows - Show Ring
IJBBA Legacy Foundation Supreme - Show Ring
*held 30 minutes after the completion of the owned show *
3:00 pm Silent Auction Closes and NJBS Show Office Closes
4 – 5 pm Weigh Bulls & Calves born 9/25 and after for the Brangus Futurity - Show Ring
*If you have already weighed in then you do not have to re weigh NJBS Banquet & Awards Ceremony - Show ring
* 1 hour after the conclusion of the supreme drive*
Saturday, JuNE 27TH
9:00 am Brangus Futurity Show - Show Ring
*Animals must be out of barn by midnight * This schedule is tentative and therefore subject to change
Cavender Ranches Spring Bull and Commercial
Female Sale
March 14, 2026
76 Coming 2-Year-Old Brangus and Ultrablack bulls grossed $848,000 to average $11,158
70 Spring Yearling Brangus and Ultrablack bulls grossed 800,500 to average $11,436
146 Total Brangus and Ultrablack bulls grossed $1,648,500 to average $11,291
6 Commercial Brangus Pairs grossed $31,500 to average $5,250
212 Commercial Heavy Bred Brangus, Super Baldie, and F1 heifers grossed $1,126,100 to average $5,312
58 Open Commercial Brangus, Super Baldie, and F1 heifers grossed $225,000 to average $3,879
276 Commercial Females grossed $1,382,600 to average $5,009
Warm temperatures and sunny spring weather greeted a large crowd gathered for the annual Cavender Ranches Spring Bull and Commercial Female Sale. 98 buyers from 12 states and Mexico snapped up the high-quality offering.
The days high selling bull was Lot 86, CB Pure Balance 60N2. This super complete calving ease son of True Balance sold to Cross N Farm, Olla, LA as they paid $41,000 to own him.
Lot 89, HR Admiral 2051M3 was the days second high seller when Full Circle Cattle Co, Cartersville, GA and River Valley Farms, Calhoun, GA paid $36,000 to own this calving ease son of Admiral consigned by Hicks Ranch.
Townsend Brangus, Milburn, OK paid $30,000 to own the next high seller. He was Lot 87 CB Express Way 1363N6. This big topped, thick made son of Express is out of a full sister to Lineman.
Also selling for $30,000 was Lot 44, CB Express 4232M18, another clean made, calving ease son of Express. He was purchased by Bart Carter, Stafford, AZ.
$27,000 was the bid price for Lot 47, CB Ace of Spades 415N20. This big topped elite weaning weight son of Ace of Spades. He sold to Greg Gibbes and Dal Williamson, Laurel, MS.
Lot 1, CB Paramount Plus 541M13 sold to East Texas Cattle, Bullard, TX for $25,500. He boasts elite growth and carcass.
GENEPLUS at Chimney Rock Sale
March 24, 2026
Registered Bulls:
20 Coming 2 Year-Olds Averaged $12,425
88 Yearlings Averaged $14,236
109 Registered Brangus and UltraBlack Bulls Grossed $1,756,884 to Average $13,904
Commercial Females:
60 Open Heifers Averaged $4,023
60 Open Commercial Heifers Grossed $241,380
A crisp, cloudy morning in Concord was not a deterrent for the buyers at the GENEPLUS @ Chimney Rock Cattle Company
Spring Bull Sale held on March 24th. The cornerstone of the GENEPLUS program are cattle that are bred for balance from every perspective: terminally, maternally, phenotypically and statistically. With bulls selling to 14 different states from Florida to California with a heavy influence from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana, the consistency of the sale offering’s type and kind, as well as its wide-ranging acceptability was on full display.
Registered Bull Sale Highlights
Lot 106: G+ AMBITION 919N15, a high-powered herd sire sired by an Angus bull new to IBBA with lots of friends on sale day from Chimney Rock Cattle Co sold for $59,000 to a partnership of Bar V Genetix- Blountsville, AL, Sunshine Acres Brangus- Trussville, AL, and Foster Ridge Farms- Luna, LA
Lot 53: G+ ASTONISH 70N2, a beacon of consistency in his pedigree makeup from Lake Majestik Farms sold for $58,000 to a partnership of Grassy Lake Cattle Co.- Marquez, TX and Blackwater Ranch- Fredericksburg, TX
Lot 107: G+ APEX 919N16, a ground pounding UB1 herd sire from Chimney Rock Cattle Co. sold for $45,000 to Peanut Carr of Everlasting Comfort- Columbia, LA
Lot 40: G+ CATALYST 30N56, a rising star on a proven path in a R# package from Chimney Rock Cattle Co. sold for $37,000 to Villa Ranch- Hempstead, TX
Lot 77: G+ VANGUARD 404N22 from Schmidt Farms sold for $35,000 to Chimney Rock Cattle Co.- Concord, AR
Lot 78: G+ DROVER 404N23, a proven pedigree in every respect from Schmidt Farms sold for $30,000 to Saul Cattle Co.Quitaque, TX
Lot 115: G+ RESILIENT 3600N from Chimney Rock Cattle Co. sold for $21,000 to Lucas Kirkland- Wiggins, MS
Lot 52: G+ EXEMPLAR 65N, a phenotypic standout from Chimney Rock Cattle Co. sold for $19,500 to Villa Ranch- Hempstead, TX
Lot 68: G+ MASTERPIECE 302N2 from Lake Majestik Farms sold for $19,000 to Barnett Cattle Co.- Woodlawn, TN
Lot 23: G+ BOOSTER 894M33 from Chimney Rock Cattle Co. sold for $19,000 to T3 Brangus- Purvis, MS
Lot 109: G+ ADVANTAGE 919N19 from Chimney Rock Cattle Co.
sold for $18,000 to Lake Majestik Farms- Flat Rock, AL
Commercial Female Highlights
Top Selling Open Heifers- 10 head from Mark Trahan, West Hackberry Cattle Co. in Hackberry, LA commanded $6300/head from John Boyd- Lonsdale, AR
Oklahoma Brangus Association
Spring 2026 Sale
March 28, 2026
The Oklahoma Brangus Association held its annual spring sale on March 28, 2026, at the McAlester Union Stockyards, drawing a strong crowd of cattlemen and buyers from across the region. Optimism was high heading into sale day, as much-needed rainfall moved through Oklahoma and surrounding states the evening prior. The moisture provided a welcome boost to pasture conditions and set a positive tone for both consignors and buyers alike. By early morning, attendees began gathering to evaluate the offering, and it quickly became evident that the sale would be well attended. A packed house filled the sale barn, with buyers eager to invest in the quality Brangus genetics on display.
The sale featured an impressive lineup of bulls, highlighted by several standout lots. Leading the offering was Lot 804M5, Fancy Moto Jet, consigned by Gorczyca and Son Brangus, which commanded a top bid of $16,500. The bull was purchased by Jason Pendleton of Pierce, Missouri. Pendleton also secured the second high-selling lot, J6 3145 M6 Moto OnStar, another Gorczyca and Son Brangus consignment, matching the top price at $16,500.
The third high-selling bull, BA Tradition 541N, consigned by Askew Cattle, brought $14,000 and was purchased by John Boyd of Lonsdale, Arkansas. Following closely was JRS Gridmaker 416M3 from Stroope Farm, selling for $12,500 to Joe Smith of Duncan, Oklahoma. Rounding out the top five was RB Sho Boat 29N, consigned by Mel and Peg Danity, which sold for $11,000 to Jerry and Gary Hunsucker of Waldron, Arkansas. Female offerings also drew strong interest, with competitive bidding throughout. The high-selling bred heifer, Crocker Ms. Mt. Fork 23712, consigned by Crocker Cattle Company, brought $5,750 and was purchased by Jeremy Stroope of Greenville, Texas. The second high-selling female, J6 Ms. 22/M3 Option Moto, another Gorczyca and Son Brangus entry, sold for $5,200 to Greg Mills of Allen, Oklahoma. G-2 Ms. Currency M3, consigned by Carl and Becky Goodnight, was the third highselling female at $4,900, going to Jimmy Lambert of Chandler, Oklahoma.
In the commercial division, an exposed set of four females consigned by Gorczyca and Son Brangus sold for $4,900 per head to Brandon Winn of Weleetka, Oklahoma, further demonstrating the strong demand for quality cattle across all segments.
The Oklahoma Brangus Association extends its sincere appreciation to all consignors who contributed to the success of
this years sale. Participating operations included Askew Cattle, Barton Brangus, Crocker Cattle Company, G-2 Cattle Company, Gorczyca and Son Brangus, Hilbig Cattle Company, J&H Cattle, JA Brangus, Lack-Morrison, Lawman Ranch, Mendoza Cattle, MRG Ranch, R Brangus, Ralph and Janis Stroope, Rock Creek Ranch, Walck Cattle, Walls J-J, and Young Land and Cattle. With strong attendance, active bidding, and high-quality offerings, the 2026 spring sale proved to be a resounding success and a testament to the continued strength of the Brangus breed in the region.
TBBA Spring Spectacular Sale April 4, 2026
39 Lots Grossed $353,750
46 buyers representing six states came out on Easter weekend and braved the rain at the beautiful Tenroc Ranch in Salado Texas for the TBBA Spring Spectacular Sale. TBBA members, buyers and guests were treated to a fried catfish dinner Friday night and breakfast tacos on sale day.
The first lots of the day were donation lots of frozen genetics. Villa Ranch donated four embryos out of DMR Empire 795D12 and MS DMR TEXAS STAR 535C2 bringing $4,000. American Cattle Services donated three semen units out of MC SHO TIME 313H30 which sold for $350 a unit. Cavender Ranches generously donated five semen units out of CB TRUE BALANCE 60L30, CB FORCE FIELD 9750M15, ARBF ON POINT 60M and CB BADGE 468L63 bringing $6,000. Donated semen lots jointly owned by TTT Ranches, Cedar Junction Brangus and Draggin’ M Ranch out of DMR PRIME TIME 535M26, CB TTT BIGHOUSE 60G18 and DMR HEADLINER 60L8 brought a total of $2,215.
The day’s high selling lots were Lot 30, MS DMR GROWTH FUND 99N16 consigned by Draggin’ M Ranch purchased by GKB Cattle for $21,500, and Lot 29, CFC MISS BIG STORMY 23N6 consigned by Cross F Cattle purchased by Running Luce Ranch out of Cat Spring, Texas for $20,250. Lot 43, MB MS BIG LAKE 2051N3, consigned by McMurtry Brangus also sold to GKB Cattle for $17,500.
The volume buyer of the day was Tessica Taylor of Luther, Oklahoma taking home five lots.
The Texas Brangus Breeders Association would like to thank all who attended and purchased cattle at the sale.
ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA —
LOUISIANA
75 LIVE & GENETIC LOTS
LOTS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT WILEY RANCH IN LOUISIANA AND QUAIL VALLEY FARMS IN ALABAMA PRIOR TO THE SALE
2.6
CB MS ORACLE 5025L6
UB2. 10541703
sire. CB ORACLE 468F15 dam. CB MS LAND LINE 5025H
ACE MS SHO TIME 10L25 R. 10554425
sire. MC SHO TIME 313H30
dam. BWCC MS HOT SHOT 10G17
sire.
Calendar of events
Florida Prime Brangus Genetics
@ Fenco Farms
May 2, 2026
Floral City, FL
GENEPLUS @ Bar V Genetix Female Sale
May 23, 2026
Blountsville, AL
17th Annual Cut Above Sale
May 30, 2026
Cullman, AL
TJBBA State Junior Show & IBBA Texas
Invitational Open Show
June 3-7, 2026
Bryan, TX
Brangus on the Beach Sale
June 6, 2026
Orange Beach, AL
National Junior Brangus Show & Futurity
June 21-27, 2026
Chickasha, OK
Brangus Days
July 24-25, 2026
College Station, TX
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Emmet Capt
25230 Farm Road 410N | Bagwell, TX 75412 903-249-3937
Elite Reproductive Services
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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
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Jeremy Price Franklin, TX 979-204-9362
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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
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SIRE: VOREL ABSTRACT 25E9
DAM: SF MISS THREE D 40C26 REG#: 10530855
MS GROWTH FUND 222L4
SIRE: CB GROWTH FUND 2051G11
DAM: MS DMR EMPIRE 222G3 REG#: 10534810
SIRE: CB FREIGHTLINER 627H7
DAM: CB MS TRADITION 60G36 REG#: 10523917
SIRE: SUHN'S TRAIL BOSS 30B3
DAM: CB MS THREE D 7139E43 REG#: UB10479169
ibba board of directors
President --- Josh Walker, AR
1st Vice President --- Warren Young, OK
2nd Vice President --- Joe Fuller, TX
Secretary/Treasurer --- Mark Perry, TX
EAST REGION
Trey Cuevas, Purvis, MS - Seat 7 treycuevas3@yahoo.com
Grady Green, El Dorado, AR - Seat 9 grady@dragginmranch.com
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, AL - Seat 2 nic@lakemajestikfarms.com
Kendall Stennett, Waynesboro, MS - Seat 3 kendall_stennett@yahoo.com
texas region
Mark Perry, Dublin, TX - Seat 1 mark@mpelectric.net
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, Blanchard, OK - Seat 4 wbydym@hotmail.com
At large
Randy Schmidt, Texarkana, TX - Seat 6 doctorrand@me.com
Josh Walker, Ben Lomond, AR - Seat 11 josh@redbudfarms.net
IBBA Committee Chairmen
Breed Improvement
Randy Scmidt | doctorrand@me.com
IJBBA Advisory
Michael Allen | allencattleco@yahoo.com
Finance
Mark Perry | mark@mpelectric.net
Show
Mark Koehl | ko.mccattle@gmail.com
IBBF
Brandon Belt | brandonbelt@aol.com
Long Term Planning
Nic Cornelison | nic@lakemajestikfarms.com
Promotions
Kendall Rivas | kendall.c.rivas@gmail.com
International April Villarreal | aprilv@villaranchcattle.com
Membership & Education
Megan Greenwood | megan@greenwoodcattleco.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
Darrell Wilkes , McCormick, SC
IBBA STAFF
Executive Vice President
Rick Cozzitorto | rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com
Director of Operations
Abby Eldridge | 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 Staff, Genetics & Advertising Cord Weinheimer | cweinheimer@gobrangus.com
Director of Marketing & Communications
Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com
Brangus publications, INC
Editor in Chief Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales
Cord Weinheimer| cweinheimer@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales Jay Carlson | jay@carlsonmediagroup.com
IJbba Board of directors
President
Savannah Hanson, TX
Vice President
Ex-Officio
Emma Tittor, TX
Director
Isabelle Parkey, TX
Director
Emily Jackson, AR Director
Gracie Johnson, TX
Director
Aubrey Meador, TX
Camille Burns, 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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