1 PM CT • Kist Livestock Auction • Mandan, ND
Online Bidding on Selling
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Sired by Poss Deadwood, Poss Winchester, Poss Rawhide, Baldridge War Cry, Hart Showcase,
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Welcome all and thank you for your support and interest over the past sixteen years of Diamond J Angus selling Angus cattle to the public.
This year we have a very exciting offering that has excelled on our Northern environment better than any set of bulls we have raised to date. Not only are they muscular but half the offering is calving ease and over half carries the Certified Angus Beef emblem certifying quality red meat. It’s not an age and source world anymore for feeder calves. With our much well deserved increase in feeder calf value the carcasses that grade better will be in higher demand and many feedlots/calf buyers/calf programs will be seeking the quality merit in feeder calves that still display abundant muscle and gainability qualities. Diamond J Angus is with you all the way in the feeder calf business. We are not only seedstock producers but feeder calf producers as well. We are always trying to add “free pounds”, efficiency, and added quality to our feeder calves and want to be set up to offer that in every feeder calf we offer for sale. One third of the bulls Diamond J Angus produces are being offered for sale as breeding bulls. The other two thirds were banded and sold as steers. We graze smaller pastures as a lot of the ground in our area is suitable for farming. We fall graze the farm ground and feed as much crop residues as we can. There is no alfalfa on our ranch. The cows are fed over the winter with corn silage, straw or corn stover, liquid feed and a few pounds of corn in the coldest months. Bull calves and heifer calves eat the same ration with grass hay replacing the straw. Bulls are offered a developing ration in free choice feeders. Mineral is available all year. Bulls have been vaccinated with all calfhood recommended vaccines at birth, branding, pre weaning, and post weaning. They sell guaranteed to be breeders for the first breeding season starting at turn out time. Johnson Veterinary Clinic will be performing breeding soundness exams on the bulls in the end of April so we will feed them for free until they get tested and Travis Eckroth will again be delivering the bulls. Free delivery on the bulls in North Dakota and surrounding states. Free nationwide delivery on bulls selling for over $5000.
Diamond J Angus is celebrating 125 years of ranching and farming with John Ross and Ty being the fifth generation to take on the tradition. We know the challenges, struggles and rewards of this business all too well. We try to be as innovative and at the top of our game as we possibly can be with our genetics in both the ranch and the farm. Techniques, practices, and just plain trial and error are in play on a daily basis. We love to share our success stories and failures with our peers. We are available for conversations and ranch/farm visits all year round. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your interest and support in the past and into the future. We pray for your success, the success of the agricultural industry as a whole and the positions we all play together in this business to keep our lifestyle of family ranches/farms for many generations to come.
God Bless, The Hatzenbuhlers
Annual Production Sale APRIL 14, 2025
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
Andrew Swanson, American Angus Association.............(507) 829-4133
Kirby Goettsch, Farm & Ranch Guide............................(605) 380-3939
Tony Heins, Western Ag Reporter...................................(701) 400-4435
Kelly Klein, Tri-State Livestock News..............................(701) 320-5817
Jory Boote, Cattle Business Weekly................................(701) 789-7047
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.
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 in North Dakota and surrounding states. Free nationwide delivery on bulls selling for $5,000 or more. Can’t make
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.
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 16 different EPDS or $values
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Diamond J Showcase 4002
Diamond J Winchester 4186
Connealy Consensus#
who has sired many calves at the front end of many sales across the country, including the $120,000 Galaxy Showdown
• Dam is from the famed Forever Lady Cow family.
• Recorded a BWR of 96, WWR 113, YWR 108
• Recommended for heifers or cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values
• Posted ratios of BWR 93, WWR 104, YWR 108
• Poss Winchester is the $245,000 member of the ST Genetics sire lineup. He currently ranks in the top 1% for $C, $B, $G, $F, CW, top 2% Marbling, RE and 15% Claw.
Diamond J Winchester 4092
Sitz Tebow 12754 DAM OPP Effileen G761
of Conanga 6988
Easy Impact 0119
OPP Effileen D176 Cherry Creek Land Grant#
2174#
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values including top 1% Docility
• Recorded ratios of 115 WWR and 121 YWR. His dam records 4@105 WWR and 2@111 YWR
• Will be a sale day favorite with depth, muscle and massive type.
Diamond J Winchester 4231
Connealy Clarity SIRE Poss Winchester
Poss Blueblood 6502
Hoover Top Cut T205
DAM Diamond J Barbara 1033
Diamond J Barbara 8234
• Recommended for cows
Cherry Creek Land Grant#
Breshie of Conanga 6988
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920 Bruns Top Cut 373#
Blackcap Empress Ellston N23
Schaff Ultimate Answer 6530
Diamond J Barbara 5013
• Ratioed 116 for WWR and YWR. Dam records 2@108 WWR 1@116 YWR
• Ranks in top 25% for 13 different EPDS or $values including being a minus PAP prediction
• Power bull with deep quarter, depth, and expressive muscle
Diamond J War Cry 4064
Mill Brae Identified 4031# SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
Erica of Ellston T220
BAR Intuition 7133
DAM BAR Miss Intuition 0160
BAR MISS 3114 Regis 8206
Koupals B&B Identity#
Mill Brae Pro Blackcap 1092 Baldridge 38 Special#
Erica of Ellston R96# Mohnen Intuition 1215
BAR Miss Wiegh Up 5126#
BAR Regis 3114
R R Megan of Image K55
• Recommended for heifers or cows
• Sired by the $100,000 deceased Baldridge War Cry. War Cry semen has been auctioned as high as $3,000 per straw
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values
• Recorded performance ratios of BW 99, WW 108, YW 103
• Excellent wedge made, wide chested bull
Diamond J War Cry 4221
Mill Brae Identified 4031#
SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
Erica of Ellston T220
Hoover Top Cut T205
DAM Diamond J Blackbird 1133
Diamond J Blackbird 8212
• Recommended for cows
• Posted ratios of WWR 112 and YWR 116
Koupals B&B Identity#
Mill Brae Pro Blackcap 1092
Baldridge 38 Special#
Erica of Ellston R96#
Bruns Top Cut 373#
Blackcap Empress Ellston N23
Ellingson Regency 5030
Diamond J Blackbid 5112
Diamond J War Cry 4070
Mill Brae Identified 4031# SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
Erica of Ellston T220
Diamond J No Doubt 7282
DAM Diamond J Erica 9105
Diamond J Erica 336
• Ranks in the top 25% for 10 different EPDS or $values
• Dam records WWR 2@111 and YWR 1@116
Koupals B&B Identity#
Mill Brae Pro Blackcap 1092
Baldridge 38 Special#
Erica of Ellston R96#
Hoover No Doubt#
EA Black Lady 1165
Ellingson Identity 9104#
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 12 different EPDS or $values. Highest $C son of Baldridge War Cry in the offering
• Recorded ratios of WWR 114, YWR 109
• Deep from his chest floor to his rear quarter
Diamond J War Cry 4272
Mill Brae Identified 4031#
SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
Erica of Ellston T220
Baldridge Forecaster B160
DAM Diamond J BlackbirdLady 8400
Diamond J BlackbirdLady 6135
Diamond J War Cry 4073
Koupals B&B Identity#
Mill Brae Pro Blackcap 1092
Baldridge 38 Special#
Erica of Ellston R96#
G A R Prophet#
Baldridge Pratissa W165
Hoover No Doubt# 21AR Blackbird Lady 7046A
Brae Identified 4031# SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
• Recommended for heifers or cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values
• Recommended for cows or heifers
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values
• Recorded ratios of WWR 115, YWR 112. Dam records 3@106 WWR and
• Thick and long – another sale day favorite here
Diamond J Deadwood 4028
BULL AAA 21130146 DOB 02/20/24 TATTOO 4028
Poss Maverick#
SIRE Poss Deadwood
Poss Ellunamere 399
Eb Payback L930
DAM Diamond J Queen 8157
Diamond J Queen 6231 Basin Payweight 1682# Poss Pride 5163
• Recommended for heifers or cows
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Ellunmere 0170# S A V Priority 7283# MB 44 Nebraska Lass L930 Ellingson Reputation 3023 Diamond J Queen 482#
• Ranks in the top 25% for 9 different EPDS or $values
• Posted ratios of BWR 98, WWR 107, YWR 110
• Moderate, thick, and big topped
Diamond J Deadwood 4204
Poss Maverick#
• Recommended for cows
• Records 16 different EPDS or $values in the top 25% including top 1% for WW, YW, CW and $F.
• Recorded ratios of 104 WWR and
Dense
Diamond J Deadwood 4170
Diamond J Deadwood 4111
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 14 different EPDS or $values including top 1% for WW and YW
• Recorded impressive ratios of BWR 98, WWR 124, YWR 125. Dam records 6@98 BWR 5@103 WWR
Homestead 6030#
Ellingson Three Rivers 8062
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 12 different EPDS or $values
• Dam records 3 @103 WWR
Diamond J Grit 4067
BULL AAA 21152720 DOB 02/21/24 TATTOO 4067
Poss Rawhide
SIRE RRR Grit
RRR Isabel R2638
BR Granite Peak 710
DAM OPP Effileen H61
OPP Effileen F16
Poss Maverick#
Poss Blueblood 6502
Spring Cove Reno 4021#
Baldridge Isabel C773
Welytok Granite Peak 5C25
BR Primrose 501# Musgrave Aviator# OPP Effileen D176
CED
• Recommended for heifers or cows
• The sire, RRR Grit, was the most heavily used bulls on the commercial and purebred program for the 2025 calf crop
• Ranks in the top 25% for 10 different EPDS or $values
• Deep, long and full of meat! He will be a sale day favorite .
Wilks Regiment 9035
Diamond J Regiment 4010
BULL AAA 21129865 DOB 02/18/24 TATTOO 4010
WAR Cavalry B063 Z044
SIRE Wilks Regiment 9035 Vintage Chloe 6137
Hoover Know How DAM Flying V Pride 96K Flying V Pride 51D
• Recommended for heifer or cows
• Sharp made bull with some thickness 22
Connealy Cavalry 1149#
War CC&7 Z044 X029
Empire 3037 V
Chloe 2227
Hoover No Doubt# Blkcp Empress Ellston L265# Musgrave Big Sky# Flying V Pride 143Z#
• Ranks in the top 25% for 12 different EPDS or $values
Diamond J Winchester 4104
Connealy Clarity
SIRE Poss Winchester
Poss Blueblood 6502
Diamond J Kid Rock
DAM Diamond J Blackbird 8041
Diamond J Blackbird 5078
Cherry Creek Land Grant#
Breshie of Conanga 6988
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920
K C F Bennett TheRock A473#
Diamond J Emblynette 433
Vision Unanimous 1418#
Diamond J Blackbird 2116
• 4104 recommended for cows or heifers
• Ranks in the top 25% for 11 different EPDS or $values
• Dam records 2@89 BWR, 2@104 WWR, and 1@108 YWR
Diamond J Winchester 4206
Connealy Clarity SIRE Poss Winchester
Poss Blueblood 6502
Baldridge Alternative E125# DAM Tokach Alternative 1704 Tokach Lady Eileenmere F060 Cherry Creek Land Grant# Breshie of Conanga 6988 Poss Easy Impact 0119
• Recommended for heifers or cows
Blueblood 920 Poss Easy Impact 0119 Baldridge Blackbird A030
• Ranks in the top 25% for 15 different EPDS or $values
• Dam records 2@115 WWR and 1 @103 YWR
• Will be sale day favorite, very impressive in his
Diamond J Winchester 4042
Connealy
Diamond J Winchester 4163
Connealy
Diamond J Winchester 4123
Connealy
Diamond J Winchester 4259
Blueblood
J No Doubt 6359
Diamond J Rawhide 4063
Poss Maverick#
SIRE Poss Rawhide
Poss Blueblood 6502
Tehama Tahoe B767#
DAM Diamond J Blackbird 2266
Tokach Black Lady 0528
• Recommended for heifers or cows
Basin Payweight 1682#
Poss Pride 5163
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920
Tehama Upward Y238
Tehama Mary Blackbird Y684
Connealy Rampart#
Tokach Black Lady F126
Diamond J Rawhide 4283
Diamond J Rawhide 4266
Diamond J Rawhide 4219
Diamond J Deadwood 4180
Diamond J Deadwood 4134
Diamond J Deadwood 4148
Diamond J Deadwood 4237
J War Cry 4220
Diamond J War Cry 4146
Diamond J War Cry 4275
Diamond J War Cry 4176
• Recommended for cows
Ranks in the top 25% for 11 different EPDS or $values
Diamond J War Cry 4279
• Recommended for cows
Diamond J War Cry 4086
Mill Brae Identified 4031# SIRE Baldridge War Cry K041
Erica of Ellston T220
Ellingson Blackstar 4165 DAM Diamond J BlackbirdLady 8365
Diamond J Blackbird Lady
Diamond J War Cry 4205
Mill Brae Identified 4031#
B&B Identity#
Brae Pro Blackcap 1092
38 Special#
of Ellston R96#
Grass Master 5503
Trendy 3520 Schaff New Day 4551
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 9 different EPDS or $values
• Beautiful, made thick bull
Diamond J Winchester 4034
Connealy Clarity
Ranks
Diamond J Winchester 4106
Breshie of Conanga 6988
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920
Hoover Leadman Diamond J Blackbird 4153
Diamond J Winchester 4207
Connealy Clarity SIRE Poss Winchester Poss Blueblood 6502
Connealy Consensus 7229# DAM Diamond J Ester 443# New Frontier Ester 816
Cherry Creek Land Grant#
Breshie of Conanga 6988 Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920 Connealy Consensus# Blue Lilly of Conanga 16
• Recommended for cows
• Dam is a Pathfinder
Diamond J Rawhide 4244
Poss Maverick#
SIRE Poss Rawhide
Poss Blueblood 6502
Diamond J No Doubt 7282
DAM Diamond J Queen 2116
Diamond J Queen 5199
J No Doubt 4359
Basin Payweight 1682#
Poss Pride 5163
Poss Easy Impact 0119
Poss Blueblood 920
Hoover No Doubt#
EA Black Lady 1165
Vision Unanimous 1418#
Diamond J Queen 264
CED
1
• Recommended for cows
• Ranks in the top 25% for 8 different EPDS or $Values
• Bull posted excellent post weaning gain and YW
Diamond J Frontier 4328
A R Prophet# Baldridge Pratissa W165
A V Final Answer 0035#
A Blackbird Lass 770 Connealy Spur#
R643 C401
Erica 6104 7216
6104 • Recommended for heifers or cows
Diamond J Frontier 4271
Baldridge Forecaster B160
SIRE Diamond J Frontier 9054
Diamond J Blackbird 116
Diamond J Kid Rock DAM Diamond J Primrose 9056
Diamond
4
Diamond J Might 4249
AAA
Diamond J Rampart
4214
Connealy Rampart#
SIRE Tokach Rampart 0619 Tokach Black Lady E200
S A V Rangemaster 2874 DAM Diamond J Queen Ruth 6322 Atomic Queen Ruth J 3075
Diamond J War Cry 4285
Diamond J Acclaim 4312
Diamond J War Cry 4026
Diamond J War Cry 4240
Diamond J Winchester 4082
J War Cry 4215
Diamond J Rawhide 4183
Diamond J Rawhide 4126
Diamond J Commerce 4346
Sitz Invasion 574D
Sitz Pride 101D#
Connealy Spur# Vermilion Lass 5092
Ellingson Enterprise 3190
DAM Diamond J Queen 1533
Diamond J Queen 5236
Connealy Earnan 076E#
Emblynette 0025
Angus Ribeye 3358
Diamond J Frontier 4296
Diamond J Frontier 4324
Can’t make it in person?
Buyers
Diamond J Rampart 4358
Diamond J Trust 4291
J Trust 4290
Diamond J Might 4365
TATTOO 4365
Mogck Bullseye#
Hoover No Doubt#
SIRE Baldridge Might Baldridge Isabel Y69
Diamond J Endeavor 5216
DAM Diamond J Blackbird 0415
Diamond J Blackbird 440
Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
Styles Upgrade J59#
Baldridge Isabel T935 Ellingson Enterprise 3190
Diamond J Enchantress 127# S
1441# Tokach Black Lady 9048
Diamond J No Doubt 4406
Poss Blueblood 6502
S A V Distinction 5407
DAM Diamond J Primrose 8263
Diamond J Primrose 210 Mogck Bullseye#
Diamond J Commerce 4378
Diamond J Tract 4273
V Resource 1441#
V Emblynette 3293
Identity 9104#
J Blackbird 294
Attraction 0309
Diamond J Tract 4344
A V Territory 7225
S A V Tract
Tract 4320
284
Diamond J Top Cut 4452
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 30% 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!
SIRE Poss Winchester x MGS Baldridge Alternative E125