welcome
Welcome to the Diamond J Angus annual production sale. This is our 15th year selling registered Angus cattle to the public and the 124th year of raising cattle on the family homestead we reside at today. Being 4th and 5th generation ranchers we have great respect for what our ancestors endured to provide us with the opportunities we have today and sharing our experiences with all of you in our current offering of cattle. It is an exciting time, with long awaited for prices on feeder calves and the genetics we bring to you today are the best we have raised to date. We are confident this offering will lead you to a level of performance, quality and efficiency in your calf crop so you can take advantage of the same opportunities we have achieved ourselves.
The bulls have been developed to be athletes and performers out in your pasture. They posses muscle and eye appeal. They are a docile group and represent the top 40% of our bull calves.
We are also offering 15 mixed aged, bred cows calving in June and July. These are great cows we normally would keep and since their calving dates are in the summer they will all have beautiful calves and stay in perfect condition. This will allow us to keep more replacement females from our current heifer calf crop.
All cattle are on vaccine protocols at birth, pasture turn out, pre weaning, post weaning and yearly on the bred cows. Mineral is fed in a TMR ration over the winter and free choice in the summer.
Bulls will come back home after the sale and will be semen tested by Johnson Veterinary Clinic in late April and free delivery on bulls selling over $3000 to your ranch to North Dakota buyers and free delivery to central points or stockyards nationwide. We will get them as close to you as possible. Females we can arrange delivery at cost to you. If you need them earlier let us know.
Bulls are guaranteed to be breeders at the start of your breeding season for 90 days. All injuries or death before breeding are insurable and the buyers responsibility. Dakota Ag Insurance is available in the office for your insurance needs. Claims should be made by November 1st and verified by a veterinarian. A salvage value of $2,500 will be subtracted off your purchase price and the difference given in the form of credit towards next years sale. Any issues or concerns not covered here should be brought to Stephanies attention as soon as discovered. We are here to help you get your cows bred in as timely and fair of a manner as possible. We always have bulls on hand to get the job done. All females will be confirmed bred as close to sale day as we can arrange.
Diamond J Angus wants to be your partner in your herds success. We are so thankful and proud of each one of you that has taken interest in our program and spent your hard earned dollars on our cattle. We are truly here for you and your benefit. Call or stop in any time with any questions, concerns, or just plain curiosity to what we are up to. We love to talk ranching and farming. Its all we do, its our livelihood, its our passion.
Sincerely,
The Hatzenbuhlers
Sale Day Phones
Stephanie Hatzenbuhler...................................................(701) 391-1626
John Hatzenbuhler.............................................................(701) 391-5616
Herdsman
John Ross Hatzenbuhler....................................................(701) 425-7813
Auctioneer
Joe Goggins ......................................................................(406) 861-5664
Sale Management
Chris Earl................................(630) 675-6559
Email: svfchief@aol.com www.ck6consulting.com
Sale Consultant
Vern Fry.......................(701) 721-0344
Email: info@freylivestocksales.com
Sale Representatives
Rod Geppert, American Angus Association...................(605) 295-3673
Kirby Goettsch, Farm & Ranch Guide............................(605) 380-3939
Tony Heins, Cattle Business Weekly................................(701) 400-4435
Kelly Klein, Tri-State Livestock News..............................(701) 320-5817
Will Bollum, Western Ag Reporter..................................(507) 244-0833
Justin Dikoff, DVAuction.................................................(605) 290-0635
Sale Location: Kist Livestock Auction is located at 1715 40th Ave SE, Mandan, ND 58554. Prior to sale day, bulls can be viewed at Diamond J Angus Ranch, Mandan, N.D., located off of Interstate 94, exit 140, north two miles to 36th Street, one mile west.
Cattle Viewing: Videos of the sale cattle can be viewed online at www.DVAuction.com. Cattle are available for inspection at any time at Diamond J Angus Ranch.
Annual Production Sale
APRIL 8, 2024
1 PM CT • Kist Livestock Auction • Mandan, ND
Online Bidding on
Terms & Conditions: Cattle sell under the suggested terms and conditions of the American Angus Association (http://www.angus. org/Pub/suggested_sale_terms.pdf). Cattle will not be released until payment is received. A supplement sheet will be available sale day with complete and up-to-date information. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over sale book information.
Liability: All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk and Diamond J Angus Ranch assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which may occur.
Injury or death prior to delivery: Injury resulting in death or death of the bull prior to delivery will not be the responsibility of Diamond J Angus Ranch. This is an insurable risk that the purchaser can obtain.
First Breed-Season Guarantee: Bulls selling are guaranteed for 90 days from turnout against breeding injury. If a replacement is available, he will be provided or if the buyer prefers, credit towards another bull will be given in next year’s sales. Credit for the amount of purchase minus $2,500 will be applied towards the purchase of another bull. The buyer keeps all salvage value. Please notify us as soon as possible should an injury occur and prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. This is not a mortality insurance policy, nor does it cover mismanagement or neglect. We do not cover injuries sustained prior to breeding season.
Genetic Testing: All lots with genomic-enhanced EPDs are accompanied by the HD50K logo. All lots are genetic defect free, unless otherwise noted.
Insurance: To properly insure your investment, Lashea Bickel will be available to assist you with mortality insurance.
Dakota AG Insurance............................................Office: 605-990-5355 721 West Havens, Mitchell, SD 57301
Semen Interest: Diamond J Angus will be retaining 1/3 semen revenue sharing interest in all bulls. Full possession and salvage value belongs to the buyer unless otherwise stated.
Delivery: We provide free delivery on bulls selling for $3,000 or more.
Can’t make it in person?
Buyers unable to attend the sale may send their bids to the ranch, representatives or auctioneer. The sale will also be available online on DV Auction.
Diamond J Thedford 3314
Bar R Jet Black 5063#
SIRE Hoffman Thedford HA Rito Lady 3839#
Coleman Charlo 0256#
DAM OPP Pride Lady C80
OPP Pride Lady Z08
Recommended for Heifers and Cows.
Connealy Black Granite#
Bar R Iris Anita 0113 KG Solution 0018# HA Rito Lady 0622
O C C Paxton 730P# Bohi Abigale
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows. • Dam’s WWR 4@96.
Welcome to Diamond J Angus! As I am writing this letter, the purebred and commercial cattle market is on fire. The need for beef as a protein and a high-end eating experience is outpacing the inventory needed to fill it. And producers standing in the gap are about to be rewarded at levels we have never seen before.
No question, this way of life takes grit, hard work, ingenuity, family, and independence — all of which exist at Diamond J Angus. The passion of this family to create and be productive is rare and getting rarer. It’s been fun, rewarding, challenging, and a great experience to keep up with them on the genetic advancement of this herd. It is happening at a rapid pace and that is exciting for me and you, their loyal customers.
The bull offering reflects the people, ranch, and the great Northern plains of the United States. Rugged and ready-to-go, these bulls are not pampered which makes them excellent prospects. Bone, udder quality, fleshing ability, and now carcass traits are becoming the focus of the selection pressure at Diamond J, and it shows in the excellence of the offering.
When you get to as many places as I do, you always look to be inspired to keep up your will to push on. The communication and visits with Steph do that for me. She is old school and determined to outwork, and outthink her competition in a humble manner. That inspires me to keep up with her and meet her passion for our way of life and Angus cattle. It is with my highest honor to assist the Hatzenbuhlers with their program and give my word on their character and honesty. Great people are a foundation to our way of life, and great people can be found at Diamond J in Mandan ND.
If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at anytime. See you soon.
Diamond J Fair-N-Square 3347
Woodhill Blueprint# SIRE Myers Fair-N-Square M39
Myers Miss Beauty M136
Connealy Arsenal 2174#
OPP Effileen F316
Connealy Confidence Plus#
Woodhill Evergreen Z291-B233
Connealy Thunder#
Myers Miss Beauty M476#
Connealy Packer 547# Black Rice of Conanga 9529#
Diamond J Fair-N-Square 3004
Connealy
Diamond J Fair-N-Square 3300
Connealy Confidence Plus#
Woodhill Evergreen Z291-B233
Connealy Thunder#
Myers Miss Beauty M476# V
8111#
Sitz Upward 307R#
Blackbird 1523#
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 4@98.
The Influence of Hoover No Doubt
Hoover No Doubt has been in use at Diamond J Angus since we first purchased him along with Alta Genetics and Peak Dot Ranch. Sons and grandsons of No Doubt have been adding to our breeding stock for 3 and 4 generations and we still see amazing results. Real cattle are run on environments not inputs and there is ‘no doubt’ that No Doubt has been the best sire in the last decade to accomplish this.
REFERENCE SIRE Hoover No Doubt
A striking son of a sire who really nicked on this cowherd
Diamond J No Doubt 3197
Hoover No Doubt
SIRE E G No Doubt 029
EG Charmin 518
K Bar D Joe Canada 18Y
DAM BJ Petunia 6009
BJ Petunia 3001
CED
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 2@106.
Mogck Bullseye#
Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
S A V Rifleman 2811
EG Lady 727 Total 002
Soo Line Alternative 9127W
Malsons Savannah 102W
Barstow Cash# BJ Petunia 1025
Diamond J No Doubt 3034
Flecks Linebacker 7051 DAM Diamond J Erica 0052
S
Diamond J Enforcer 3090
Diamond J Enforcer 3292
Diamond J Accomplishment3101
Diamond J Grass Master 3145
Diamond J Grass Master 3069
Clean made Rocket Man son. Rocket Man continues to bring rancher type bulls to the offering year after year.
K
Diamond J Rocket Man 3072
K
Diamond J Rocket Man 3121
C F Bennett Southside#
K C F Bennett TheRock A473# SIRE E G Rocket Man 732E
S A V Madame Pride 5311
S A V Angus Valley 1867#
Deep Lady 976
C F Miss Protege W148
A V Platinum 0010#
A V Madame Pride 2541
Diamond J Rocket Man 3264
Diamond J Rocket Man 3079
Rocket Man 3076
Diamond J Rocket Man 3244
Diamond J Rocket Man 3021
Can’t make it in person?
Buyers unable to attend the sale may send their bids to the ranch, representatives or auctioneer. The sale will also be available online on DV Auction.
Diamond J Domain 3168
Woodhill Domain
SIRE Jindra Domain J 824 3461
Jindra Elba J 6130 824
Schaff Grass Master 7512 DAM Schaff Erika 033
5
M A S Erika 643 Basin Payweight 1682#
Woodhill Evergreen U181-A130# MGR Treasure#
Jindra Elba J 637 6130
Schaff Grass Master 5503 Schaff Trendy 3520
Diamond J Domain 3045
Woodhill Domain SIRE Jindra Domain J 824 3461
Jindra Elba J 6130 824
E G Rocket Man 732E DAM Diamond J Lutheria 1023
Diamond J Lutheria 8378 Basin Payweight 1682# Woodhill Evergreen U181-A130#
Treasure#
Elba J 637 6130
5311
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 1@109.
Diamond J Megahit 3003
Diamond J Megahit 3028
Diamond J No Doubt 3217
SIRE
Diamond J No Doubt 3229
Diamond J No Doubt 3280
Diamond J No Doubt 3071
Isabel Y69
Diamond J Lutheria 6226
Identity 9104#
J Blackbird 294
Diamond J Lutheria 284 Mogck Bullseye# Miss Blackcap Ellston J2 HAYNES Outright 452#
Attraction 0309
Diamond J No Doubt 3261
Hoover No Doubt
SIRE E G No Doubt 029
EG Charmin 518
Ellingson Scotsman 0010
DAM Schaff Rose 3506
M A S Bando Rose 4536
CED
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 7@102.
Mogck Bullseye#
Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
S A V Rifleman 2811 EG Lady 727 Total 002
Aberdeen 759#
Blackbird 8844 S A V 5175 Bando 0703 S A V Nurse 2907#
Diamond J No Doubt 3065
Hoover No Doubt
SIRE E G No Doubt 029
EG Charmin 518
Ellingson Enterprise 3190
DAM Diamond J Eblinette 7045
S Eblinette 671
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows. • Dam’s WWR 4@95.
Mogck Bullseye#
Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
S A V Rifleman 2811
EG Lady 727 Total 002
Connealy Earnan 076E#
EA Emblynette 0025
S Alliance 3313 S Eblinette 4133#
Diamond J No Doubt 3075
Diamond J No Doubt 3067
Diamond J No Doubt 3118
J No Doubt 3083
Diamond J Gateway 3070
Diamond J Fortify 3159
J Fortify 3310
J Might 3131
No Doubt SIRE
Diamond J Growth Fund 3157
SIRE Tokach Growth Fund 1718
Tokach Miss Wix E002
Ellingson Rampage 7221
DAM Diamond J Mollie 1399
Diamond J Mollie 6040 Basin Payweight 1682# Deer Valley Rita 36113
K C F Bennett Absolute# Tokach Miss Wix C494# Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36#
Queen Dolly 5306 K C F Bennett TheRock A473# Diamond J Mollie 303
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 1@109.
Diamond J Signal 3366
Diamond J Signal 3360
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 7@105.
Diamond J Quarterback 3106
Diamond J Quarterback 3202
S A V Quarterback 7933
SIRE SO Quarterback 525-20
SO Blue Belle 181-15#
RAB-JR Editor 3046X
DAM Diamond J Ester 8261
Diamond J Ester 443#
S A V Regard 4863#
S A V Blackcap May 3525
Rathbun Fort Okanogan X696#
SO Blue Belle 941-10#
S A V Final Answer 0035#
LCoC Idol TG937
Connealy Consensus 7229# New Frontier Ester 816
Diamond J Quarterback 3242
S A V Quarterback 7933
SIRE
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 2@108.
Diamond J Black Granite 3098
BULL AAA 20816424 DOB 02/24/23 TATTOO 3098
Josephson Black Granite J669
SIRE JAR Black Granite 7314 9310
JAR Karama 4227 7314
Pyramid Law Dog 3424
DAM Diamond J Blackbird Lady7411
Diamond J Blackbird Lady 242
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 2@120.
Connealy Black Granite#
S A V Blackcap May 3092
Vin-Mar Mr Right 4515
JAR Karama 292P 4227
Tombstone 050# YT Henrietta Pride 0417
S S Incentive 9J17# 21AR Blackbird Lady 7046A
Diamond J Black Granite 3301
BULL AAA 20816469 DOB 03/14/23 TATTOO 3301
Josephson Black Granite J669
SIRE JAR Black Granite 7314 9310
JAR Karama 4227 7314
Benfield Substance 8506#
DAM Diamond J Myrtle 219
21AR Traveler Girl 0384A
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 8@100.
Connealy Black Granite#
S A V Blackcap May 3092
Vin-Mar Mr Right 4515
JAR Karama 292P 4227
H A Image Maker 0415# Benfield Edella 1105
21AR Pendleton 8352A
21AR Traveler Girl 8048A
Diamond J Forecaster 3361
REFERENCE GRANDSIRE Baldridge Forecaster B160
Diamond J Forecaster 3307
BULL AAA 20816470 DOB 03/14/23 TATTOO 3307
Baldridge Forecaster B160 SIRE
J Frontier 9054 Diamond J Blackbird 116 Hoover Explorer
J Queen 6097
J Queen 4122
• Recommended for Cows. • Dam’s WWR 3@106.
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 2@106.
• Excellent marbling genetics coming through from the Baldridge Forecaster sire.
Diamond J Forecaster 3154
A R Prophet#
Pratissa W165
A V Final Answer 0035#
A Blackbird Lass 770 Basin Excitement#
Forecaster B160
Enterprise 3190
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows. • Dam’s WWR 6@98.
Diamond J Forecaster 3252
Diamond J Forecaster 3370
• Recommended for Cows.
• Dam’s WWR 2@102.
• Here’s a bull that showed excellent post weaning gain.
Can’t make it in person?
Buyers unable to attend the sale may send their bids to the ranch, representatives or auctioneer. The sale will also be available online on DV Auction.
Stockade 3142
John and Stephanie Hatzenbuhler
Stephanie (701) 391-1626 • John (701) 391-5616 • John Ross (701) 425-7813
Diamond J Angus Ranch • Mandan, N.D • diamondjangusnd@gmail.com
Diamond J No Doubt 3239
Diamond J Enterprise 3112
Diamond J Creedmoor 3426
MATERNAL GRANDSIRE OF LOT 72 Connealy Consensus 7229
Diamond J Resillient 3325
Sitz Stellar 726D# SIRE Sitz Resilient 10208 Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
S A V Resource 1441#
• Recommended for Heifers and Cows. • Dam’s
Diamond J Windsor 3269
Diamond J Windsor 3326
Diamond J Linebacker 3428
J Enterprise 3231
5019#
DIAMOND J ENFORCER 3092
S S Enforcer E812
GVC Enforcer 309H
Mile
D169 Schaff Grass Master 7512 DAM Schaff Trendy 05
Schaff Trendy 3520
CED
• Recommended for Cows. • Dam’s WWR 2@115. • Commercial Bull.
Bar Mile High 9303
Grass Master 5503
Trendy 3520 Schaff Net Income 7024
A Trendy 801
DIAMOND J 3084
SIRE Purebred Angus Bull
DAM Commercial Angus Cow
• Recommended for Cows. • Commercial Bull.
TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS
Diamond J No Doubt 2221
Diamond J Kid Rock 2055
Diamond J Tract 2241
CNH Mr Mickey
The Diamond J Angus
Mission & Commitment Statement
At Diamond J Angus, we are on a mission to help our customers do more, with less. With a focus on ranchers’ profitability and producing high-quality beef, we focus on three things — PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, EFFICIENCY.
Anyone can feed performance and a certain level of quality into cattle, but are we being efficient? The word “efficient” is what’s left in our pockets at the end of the season, and it all starts with great cows.
To us, a great cow breeds on time every year, holds her condition, and raises a profitable calf on the cheapest ration we can come up with. Our cows are fed corn silage, straw, liquid feed, and 4-5 lbs. of mineral and corn during the coldest parts of winter, through calving, and turnout time.
Our cows are true “show” cattle. They must “show” us why they should stay in the herd. We push our cows to do more on less. If they can’t keep up, they are culled and sent to market. Genetics and ability to adapt are the keys to great cows. We are consistently looking for better performance, better quality, and better efficiency in our females. We don’t label our cows “maternal” or “terminal.” They are either in or out.
With an eye on the end goal of raising cattle that will ultimately end up as steaks on the dinner plate, we use tools provided to us in the forms of EPDs, and DNA. Nothing is 100%, but these tools certainly point us in the right direction, and once we dial in on the best genetics, we can advance them farther and faster in our program with AI and embryo transplant.
With a progressive approach to our program, we have enlisted the help of Chris Earl, of CK6 Consulting, CK6 Source, and Reverse Rocking R Ranch. Chris has a down-to-earth approach, with like-minded goals, and a similar approach to the cattle business as we have. He is a leader that sees the big picture, not just sale reports. He travels the country and sees cattle from all environments and practices possible. His experience and guidance is another tool we use to be more more progressive. We always say he is our “eyes” out in the country, helping us identify great herd sires and identify bulls we can use after our cows are given one shot at AI.
At Diamond J Angus, we place intense selection pressure on our seedstock program, retaining 40% for bulls, and the rest are marketed as feeders. We are in the same marketing position as every commercial cattlemen is, and it drives us to create value for you in our breeding program. We are proud to say our feeder calves top their weight classes in dollars year-after-year, and it is our hope that our genetics can do the same for you. We are dedicated to an approach of helping all in the cattle business to become better at what we all strive to do — raise quality beef.
Diamond J Angus takes great pride in our customers’ success. We want to do it right the first time for ourselves and ultimately for you! For more in-depth conversation, please call or stop by, and we will gladly show you our mission and help you incorporate the same concepts into what your current program. We can grow this industry together!
Poss Winchester 3045 #20631991
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