Limousin365 Spring Sale Edition, January 2024 by Limousin365

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION • JANUARY 2024

SPRING SALE EDITION

Herd Sire Central P Bar S Ranch has long been know as a source of top-notch females capable of getting the job done. Well as they say, behind every great bull is an even better cow. Given our solid cow base, it should come as no surprise that each year we produce an outstanding crop of bull calves. Those bull calves have grown and matured and are ready for purchase. Just like our production sale, these bulls have all the I’s dotted and T’s crossed and come fully guaranteed and backed by our industry leading customer service program. Contact Elgin today to schedule a visit.

We have a large selection of Fall Yearling bulls for sale. Limousin • Lim-Flex • Red Angus • Black Angus Paul Sisemore, Owner • Manager: Elgin Elmore, 918-346-2438 11720 Overlook Dr. • Sand Springs, OK 74063 • elginpbars@yahoo.com • www.pbarsranch.com

The Little Ranch with the BIG Genetics

n Bull Selection

OPPORTUNITY SALE of 2024 Thursday, April 4, 2024 • 12 Noon Online Sale With Live Bidding Watch the sale and bid live online at Bid.SuperiorLivestock.com and DVAuction.com

SELLING 400 BULLS & 50 ELITE OPEN HEIFERS Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus

Index n Feeder Calf Procurement n Value Added Opportunities n Source & Process Verification n Feedlot & Carcass Data n Dairy Beef Program

Evaluate the sale offering in person

Open House at Sandy Ridge Ranch Atkinson, Nebraska

March 26 & 27, 2024

Access sale details here

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Office: 26406 470th Ave., Morris, Minnesota 56267 / Ranch: 89868 472nd Ave, Atkinson, Nebraska 68713 Office: (320) 392-5802 / Fax: (320) 392-5319 / Wulf@WulfCattle.com Casey Fanta: (320) 288-6128 / Casey.Fanta@WulfCattle.com

Visit www.WulfCattle.com • JANUARY 2024

KICKSTART 2024 With

J Bar J KICKSTART 2149K

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 87% Purebred COLE Genesis 86G x COLE Miss Zone 5110C CE BW WW YW MK SC DC RE MB $MI 12 0.5 70 112 34 0.60 12 0.85 0.35 66 30 40 25 15 3 35 65 90 2 2 The opportunities for this Purebred Genetic Giant are endless. Talk about being stout, athletic and attractive. Phenotypically, he is heavy structured, big bodied and level topped, with extra muscle expression while being free moving off both ends of his skeleton. His combination of presence and numbers in a Purebred package project this elite herd sire to be a breed changer. He is what the industry is demanding. Contact us for semen opportunities.

J Bar J LIMIT UP 316L

Homo Polled • Red • 75% Lim-Flex Royal Jester RBGL 103J x Wulfs Edwinna 7056E CE BW WW YW MK SC DC RE MB $MI 10 -0.5 64 102 35 1.21 17 0.73 0.32 63 60 15 70 65 1 20 5 40 40 50 This herd sire prospect is an absolute eye catcher. He is smooth patterned, long bodied, wide based and truly impressive when set into motion. Phenotypically, he is stout featured and brings added growth, muscle expression and performance. If you are looking for a higher percentage, red herd sire with an elite pedigree, Limit Up has the tools. Contact us for semen opportunities.

DESIGNER FLUSHES

2023 A Night On The Town

J Bar J Holly Hock 062H ET

Homo Polled • Red • 75% Lim-Flex HUNT Credentials 37C x Wulfs Elisha 7137E Purchased by Schlim Chance Limousin, Whitby Farms and Coleman Limousin Ranch

2023 Holiday Classic

J Bar J Landry 323L ET

2023 Holiday Classic

Homo Polled • Red • 75% Lim-Flex Wulfs Emprize 2424E x Pinnacle’s Honor Roll 72H Purchased by Wilder Family Limousin

J Bar J Lo Go Girl 305L

Homo Polled • Red • 50% Lim-Flex B-Bar Serratelli 72H X J Bar J Go Go Girl 941G Purchased by Minor Limousin

2023 Holiday Classic

J Bar J Lickity Split 320L ET

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 71% Lim-Flex CELL History Maker 0256H ET x CELL 7451E Purchased by Jones Bros. Farms

Watch for our genetics selling at various events in the coming year. • We hope you will plan a trip to Sand Spring Resort and come take a look at our cattle. All Inquiries Welcome.

JACK & VICKY. • JAMYE & STUART. • JOSH, KAYLA, EASTON, HUDSON & BODE. • JASE, SHAWNA, KADEN & BENNETT. 24300 McDonald Dr. • Lebanon, MO 65536 • www.jbarjlimousin.com • jack@jbarjlimousin.com • Jack (417) 588-6121 • Josh (417) 664-0913 • Jase (417) 664-1186

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DL JET SETTER 74J National Junior Heifer Show Overall Grand Champion Limousin Female Congratulations Sara Sullivan

ONLINE SALE III

DL Hush Money 502H NAILE Supreme Cow/ Calf Pair & Supreme Champion Limousin Female Congratulations Sara Sullivan

01.26.24

4 - 7:00 p.m. C.S.T. Powered by www.SConlinesales.com Limousin / Lim-Flex / Red Angus

12500 Hwy 279, Brownwood, TX 76801 Brad Davis, 325.647.7681 | davislimousin@gmail.com General Manager, Blair Davis, 325.998.6296 | blair@davislimousin.com Ranch Manager, Corey Sanchez, 325.792.8439 csanchez4114@hotmail.com

~ Held during the Fort Worth Stock Show Limousin event. Five sale heifers will be on display at the Fort Worth Stock Show in Barn 3 from 01.24 - 01.26.2024 ~ SALE CONSULTANT ...

Kiley McKinna, 402.350.3447 mcmarketingsales@aol.com Wiley Fanta, 320.287.0751 wiley@mcmarketingmanagement.com

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SALE MANAEMENT ...

Randall O. Ratliff 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION • JANUARY 2024

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1

GOOD HANDS, HUNT LIMOUSIN RANCH............................................................. 26 SURPRISES THAT COULD IMPACT AGRICULTURE.............................................. 34

EXPANDING HORIZONS, CROSS CREEK FARM..................................................... 42 PREPARATION IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL CALVING SEASON............................. 48 CATTLE MARKETS POISED TO STRENGTHEN...................................................... 50

DEPARTMENTS Around The Industry.......................................................................................................................6 President’s Message........................................................................................................................10 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................12 Member & Industry News............................................................................................................18

Every Day Resolutions..................................................................................................................22 Performance Line..........................................................................................................................62 Junior Scene..................................................................................................................................66 Sales & Events......................................................................................................................... 68-69 Advertisers Index...........................................................................................................................71

COVER... Photo captured by Limousin365 Northern Region Sales Representative Sarah Anne Johnson at her family’s farm in eastern Ohio.

Limousin365 • 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 405/260-3775 • Fax 405/260-3766 • www.Limousin365.com Limousin365 (ISSN-2771-9642, USPS 24730) is a quarterly magazine published in the interest of the Limousin breed of cattle. Limousin365 seeks to promote the growth and development of Limousin, to publicize the activities of Limousin breeders, and to print news and educational material of use to them. Limousin365 is published quarterly by Limousin365, 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044. Periodical Postage Paid at Guthrie, OK, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rates for one, two and three years are $30, $40 and $52. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Limousin365, 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044.

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Selling 100

Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls • Complete Performance and Ultrasound Data

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

1 p.m. MST - Five Valleys Livestock - Missoula, Montana

SONS OF THESE ELITE HERD SIRES SELL:

• Fertility Tested • Free Nationwide Delivery

SALE MANAGEMENT…

COLE Genesis 86G

Black • Homo Polled • Purebred HUNT Credentials 37C x COLE Miss X-Rated 354A CE: 17 BW: -1.5 WW: 72 YW: 106 MK: 31 CM: 12 SC: 0.60 DC: 16 YG: -0.13 CW: 36 RE: 0.63 MB: 0.57 $MI: 74

COLE Homerun 51H

Kiley McKinna • (402) 350-3447 Wiley Fanta • (320) 287-0751 mcmarketingsales@aol.com mcmarketingmanagement.com

BID ONLINE…

PHOTOS & VIDEOS…

www.colemanlimousin.com

Black • Homo Polled • 81% Limousin CELL Envision 7023E x COLE Miss X-Rated 354A CE: 11 BW: 1.9 WW: 86 YW: 132 MK: 21 CM: 6 SC: 1.60 DC: 13 YG: -0.26 CW: 55 RE: 1.18 MB: 0.26 $MI: 68

AHCC Earning Power 900E Homo Black • Homo Polled • 81% Limousin MAGS Anchor x LVLS 9066U CE: 12 BW: 1.6 WW: 83 YW: 140 MK: 24 CM: 10 SC: 2.40 DC: 18 YG: -0.16 CW: 57 RE: 0.82 MB: 0.45 $MI: 73

AHCC Easy Rider 5594E

Homo Black • Homo Polled • 56% Lim-Flex ELMW Alfalfa 103B x AHCC Miss Y Axis C5594 CE: 12 BW: -0.3 WW: 91 YW: 140 MK: 27 CM: 11 SC: 1.00 DC: 12 YG: -0.13 CW: 37 RE: 0.85 MB: 0.54 $MI: 78

COLE Fortune 12F Larry & Anita Coleman • (406) 644-2300 Trent & Melissa Coleman • (406) 644-2707 53717 Gallagher Road • Charlo, MT 59824

Homo Polled • Black • 81% Limousin COLE Cadillac 05C x COLE Miss Austin 3157A CE: 19 BW: -4.3 WW: 67 YW: 109 MK: 26 CM: 12 SC: -0.40 DC: 13 YG: -0.19 CW: 21 RE: 0.82 MB: 0.04 $MI: 53

www.colemanlimousinranch.com • JANUARY 2024

AROUND THE INDUSTRY by Kiley McKinna

2024 Bull Sale Season— A New Year Brings New Optimism

elcome to the Limousin365 annual Spring Sale Edition! As you page through this issue, you’ll find many of the breed’s most relevant and progressive programs highlighted and several of the breed’s finest spring sales showcased in accompaniment with multiple feature stories and industry news. It’s official, 2023 is firmly in our rear-view mirrors and now it’s time to hit the trail and dive into what we hope is a great 2024 spring sale season loaded with optimism! As I write this column, I can’t help but be thrilled with the market and opportunities presented to breeders this year—A New Year Brings New Optimism! So, let’s dive right in and open the discussion on a few things we can be optimistic about heading into the new year.

Promising Bull Sale Season Ahead

Within a long list of things breeders and buyers can get excited about—a promising upcoming bull sale season is at the forefront. As the season is right around the corner, we foresee that demand will be high, regardless of geographical location. With desirable marketing tools, a booming market and high-quality genetics, breeders should be excited. By utilizing these aspects of the industry, producers are setting themselves up for success, and we look forward to helping your program flourish with the opportunities the market is presenting.

Thriving Market

Optimism has returned to the cattle markets as the books are opened in 2024. As they head to the pay window, market participants will be reminded just how tight cattle supplies will be the next few years. Producers marketing cattle this year will witness a strengthened

market. As we expect prices to continue to increase at the start of the new year, we also need to recognize the low cattle inventory causing this positively trending market. Producers are keeping fewer cows due to drought and higher input costs compared to previous years. We should expect to see high prices throughout the upcoming months, well into the new year.

Desirable Marketing Tools

Now is the time to sell and there are many sensible options for marketing your product. Marketing for many is strictly thought of as “selling”, but to the savvy livestock producer, marketing is part of promoting their brand and its value. By taking advantage of marketing tools such as print, the web, Facebook, Instagram, cell phone videos, etc., breeders can put their program in front of many prospective buyers. Each tool has value and when used in the correct context, it allows you to highlight your initiatives and drive consumers to your cattle. In closing, I sincerely hope you enjoy our Spring Sale Edition and are just as optimistic about the New Year as we are. This magazine is of benefit to your program and a promotional piece the Limousin breed can be proud of. A big thank-you to all the advertisers, readership and those who continue to support this endeavor and offer feedback as it relates to your magazine, Limousin365. God bless and I look forward to seeing you down the sale trail this spring. We are all in this together, remain Limousin Proud.

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MOVING…into the new year and our 50th year of raising black, polled Limousin. We always have a choice selection of breeding-age bulls for sale privately. Call today.

Hiram and Darenda • 806/375-2346 Bret, Hayley, McKinley & Boone • 806/375-2345 Box 110, Allison, Texas 79003 begertranch@gmail.com www.begertlimousinranch.com

We have a fresh crop of coming yearling homozygous black, homozygous polled, Purebred heifers for you to pick from. These young bulls and females represent five decades of breeding and selection. They are ranch raised and tried-and-true for the traits that impact your bottom line. • JANUARY 2024

Breed-changing bulls of this stature, including half brothers to these leading A.I.sires, can be expected again this year.

CELL Keystone 2221K

MARCH 2, 2024 • 1 P.M. CST At The Farm • Leon, Iowa

SELLING 80+

CELL Kilimanjaro 2218K

LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS Yearlings and Fall Yearlings

CELL History Maker 0256H

Sale Management:

For more information and a catalog, contact:

Sale Consultant: Randy Ratliff 615.330.2735

Auctioneer:

Kiley McKinna 402.350.3447 Wiley Fanta 320.287.0751

Chisum Peterson 605.730.7214

CHARLES LINHART 641.340.1306 AARON LINHART 641.414.5060 27195 175TH ST • LEON, IOWA 51044

Live Online Provider:

LINHARTLIMOUSIN.COM

CELL History Buff 0245H

LINHART PURCHASE INCENTIVE PROGRAM • GUARANTEE…one-year unconditional breeding guarantee. We fully stand behind our product. • DOCUMENTATION…bulls come complete with ultrasound, performance data, herd health & registration. • FINANCING…50% down at time of purchase, balance due on delivery. • HOUSING…complimentary development until April 15.

• TRUCKING…we offer free delivery to central points. • VOLUME PURCHASES…buy 5 or more bulls, receive a 5% discount; 10 or more bulls receive a 10% discount. • SIGHT-UNSEEN PURCHASE…you tell us what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to meet those needs, and if you’re not satisfied when you get your bull(s), you don’t own them.

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No matter the task at hand, most endeavors take both determination and teamwork. The staff at MC Marketing Management works day in and day out to assist seedstock producers reach their goals. Whether you are planning a sale or looking to invest in quality genetics, the folks at MC Marketing are here to help you reach the summit.

KILEY McKINNA, Owner 402.350.3447 kiley@mcmarketingmanagement.com

WILEY FANTA, Sales & Service Associate 320.287.0751 wiley@mcmarketingmanagement.com

Your Trusted Livestock Brokerage Firm CLAIRE BROWN, Executive Service & Marketing Associate 765.404.8458 claire@mcmarketingmanagement.com

Visit our website for our full sale schedule.

www.mcmarketingmanagement.com • JANUARY 2024

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Bruce Lawrence

would like to Thank the NALF Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity to serve the past two years as your President. I have enjoyed the challenge of serving as President of an outstanding board that NALF is represented by! This opportunity to serve would not be nearly as pleasant without being backed by a great group of board members and an outstanding NALF staff. The calves are weaned! The research project we have been telling our membership about for the past two years has reached a major milestone in that our two cooperator ranches recently delivered 217 head of calves to the SDSU research facility in Brookings, South Dakota. Thank you can never be said enough to Mark and Tammy

2023 NALF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT, Bruce Lawrence........................................ Anton, TX 806-790-2535 • bll1@speednet.com VICE PRESIDENT, Wade Beckman.........................................Roberts, ID 208-313-0235 • beckmanlivestock@gmail.com SECRETARY, Ronn Cunningham..................................... Rose, OK 918-629-9382 • colronn@yahoo.com TREASURER, Randy Corns......................................... Altoona, KS 620-750-0924 • randycorns11@gmail.com AT-LARGE, Jerry Wulf............................................. Hancock, MN 320-491-1390 • jerry.wulf@wulfcattle.com

Anderson for all of the time and dedication to this project to get us to the point we are today! That being said, we still need to raise more funding to get this project completed and not create a strain on NALF cash reserves. If you would like more information on this project or to make a tax-free donation to support the research project, contact Mark Anderson or one of your board members. As I write this letter, the NALF board just completed our winter board meeting. Again, I would like to thank each of our board members for giving their time to attend these board meetings! NALF had a productive winter meeting, and we are very close to releasing new EPDs and indices relevant to the commercial buyer of our Limousin genetics over the next decade. I look forward to seeing many of you in Oklahoma City at Cattlemen’s Congress and Denver at the National Western Stock Show. The chance to visit with fellow breeders and members of the association along with the ability to showcase our Limousin and Lim-Flex® genetics to the industry continually inspires us to be in this business. I would also like to take a moment to thank so many of you, our Limousin family, for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy shown to our family during our loss of Tucker. Your support means the world to us! See you down the road!

EX-OFFICIO, Dan Hunt........................................................... Oxford, NE 308-991-3373 • huntlimo@huntlimousin.com DIRECTORS Rob Brawner, Wood Lake, NE, 402-376-4465, bulliscreek@gpcom.net Joey Freund, Elizabeth, CO, 303-475-6062, jfreund@myedl.com Troy Gulotta, Independence, LA, 985-662-1561, liveoakcattle@gmail.com Mark Haden, Rogersville, MO, 417-838-6109, buckridgecattle@gmail.com Austin Hager, Karlsruhe, ND, 701-626-2345, hagercc@srt.com George Hubbard, Welch, OK, 918-541-5482, georgehubbard@gmail.com Bart Mitchell, Wauzeka, WI, 608-553-8070, springcreeksbart@gmail.com Kevin Ochsner, Kersey, CO, 970-396-5525, kevinkochsner@gmail.com Lance Sennett, Waynetown, IN, 765-366-4894, lasennett@att.net Jay Wilder, Snook, TX, 979-268-5491, jwwilder1993@gmail.com

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a r t b i e n l g e C

55 Years

in the Limousin Breed! 2024 kicks off our 55th year of being involved in the Limousin breed! Over those years, we have sold cattle to 23 different countries and more than 40 states. We have been a part of many breed improvements in our time and make it our priority to exceed industry standards for our customers. Contact us today to see what we have available. Bulls For Sale Every Day

MARK & SHERYL LEONARD 1362 Hwy. 59, Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-2611 work • 712-830-9032 cell mark@agcomfinancial.com Al Morales, herdsman, 712-304-2035 In the Limousin Business Since 1969

www.LeonardLimousin.com • JANUARY 2024

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY by Mark Anderson Executive Director North American Limousin Foundation

State Of The Breed

he North American Limousin Foundation completed an active and successful year which encompassed various fronts. NALF upgraded its EPD trait deck with four new EPDs and a new terminal index that further defines the breeds commercial relevance. NALRF moved into Phase 2 of its research project and shipped calves from its Montana ranch cooperators to South Dakota State University in early November. The membership and association remains in a strong position heading into 2024. A strong bull sale season in the spring of 2023 coincided with continued advancements in NALF with genetic progress made within the national cattle evaluation produced by IGS. Limousin Breeders have responded to current market signals and continue to make gains in traits of economic performance impacting the commercial cattle industry. This has put the Limousin breed in better position with its competitors as we strive to capture a larger share of the industry’s bull buying customers. Registrations increased slightly, up 2% ending at 15,033 head. Whole herd LIMS registrations also increased slightly with LIMS income totaling $331,958 versus $329,010 the previous year. Even though registrations increased slightly, Non-LIMS income did decline by approximately $17,000 for the year with a higher percentage of this year’s Non-LIMS income consisting of younger cattle as compared to the previous year. During 2022-2023, NALF was able to effectively provide services to membership ranging from DNA services, EPD improvements, expanding the commercial marketing initiative, and continuing the Montana NALRF research project that will help analyze heterosis effects of using Limousin on commercial Angus cows. This will hopefully help market the advantages of Limousin and Lim-Flex® genetics to the commercial cattle industry. NALF recorded a profit of $12,266.65 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. NALEC also finished with a profit of $13,559.89. This enabled the Foundation to invest back into the breed via the NALRF research project and improved commercial marketing budgets. NALF was also able to incorporate phenotypes from the BeefBuilder cattle into its gestation length EPD which further enhances the accuracy of the EPD for all members. This was done very similar to the inclusion of the BeefBuilder carcass phenotypes

a couple of years ago. NALF now has more than 150,000 carcass phenotypes included in its National Cattle Evaluation which makes it the leader in capturing actual carcass data among breed associations in the United States. EPD trait improvements continue to be made this past year to the National Cattle Evaluation generated weekly by International Genetic Solutions. NALF is adding new EPD traits with the completion of the Dry Matter intake EPD generated by IGS along with an average daily gain EPD. This will enable NALF to publish a feed conversion EPD along with a cost of gain EPD for commercial cattlemen that utilize Limousin genetics. NALF will also add an updated terminal index produced via IGENDEC alongside its Mainstream Terminal Index. The new terminal index will more closely reflect market value of cattle given the fact that cattle are now being fed to much larger outweights and a much higher percentage of fed cattle are being sold on carcass grids throughout the U.S. as compared to a decade ago. A maternal index is also in the works once IGS has completed its Mature Cow weight EPD. This inclusion of actual carcass data for ribeye, backfat, marbling, carcass weight and yield grade will be supplemented by the continued submission of scan data that members report to NALF as well. The inclusion of these phenotypes will not only improve accuracy of included sires’ EPDs, but progeny related to them throughout the herdbook. This will also help increase progeny equivalents on carcass traits when members are genomically enhancing their cattle into the NALF herdbook. The NALF board continues to analyze ways for Limousin breeders to have the most up-to-date tools to remain competitive in the production of high quality seedstock throughout the United States. As touched on earlier, the NALF board formed the North American Limousin Foundation Research Fund (NALRF). This will enable us to conduct third-party research promoting the advantages of incorporating Limousin genetics throughout the U.S. Personal donations along with annual NALF contributions are being utilized to fund the account.

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ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE FEB. 10, 2024

RICHMOND FANTOM SRD 102F

SERIOUS CATTLEMEN HAVE BULLS WITH A TREF PREFIX.

SELLING 75 TREF GRANDSLAM 111G

REGISTERED LIMOUSIN

TREF HARDCORE 204H

32 Yearling Bulls 12 Fall and Two-Year-Old Bulls 14 Open Heifers 7 Bred Heifers 10 Half Blood Commercial Open Heifers

ANGHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

12 DIFFERENT SIRES REPRESENTED

TREF GUNPOWDER 290G

SALE CONSULTANT:

TREF EZ STREET 107E

KILEY MCKINNA 402.350.3447 WILEY FANTA 320.287.0751 mcmarketingsales@aol.com www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

BALAMORE HERSHEY 0120H Call owner direct or MC Marketing for a complimentary catalog. VIDEOS ON WEBSITE SOON www.TREFTZLIMOUSIN.COM

GLENN TREFTZ • 605.380.0014 12510 370th Ave. • Wetonka, SD 57481 treftzlimousin.com • Follow Us on f

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LAND AND CATTLE

42nd Annual Production Sale March 16, 2024 • 1 PM • At The Ranch 60 BULLS

45 Yearlings 15 Two-Year-Olds

12 SPRING YEARLING HEIFERS Limousin, Lim-Flex, Angus and Simmental Reds, Blacks and Polled CELL History Buff 0245H CELL Guard House 9300G

Sons and daughters of some of the breed’s leading sires will highlight this sale. PAP-tested and rancher approved!

Live Bidding Available

“A BREED APART” We hope you will join us for our 42nd sale. We have never chased fads. Our cattle represent three generations of our family who have strived to raise real-world, problem-free cattle that are profitable for our customers. Give us a call with any questions or to request a catalog. Come by our stalls in the yards to view our Purebred and Lim-Flex pens of bulls on display in Denver. We want to thank Hunt Limousin Ranch for purchasing our featured bull last year - RODZ Kingston. Watch for his progeny in their program. Watch for our September and October show heifer and steer sales on SC Online Sales.

NALF shipped 217 head of steers and heifers from Montana to South Dakota State University in early November. The feed performance and carcass data research will be conducted with SDSU. This will track and document performance and carcass differences on comparing Limousin, Lim-Flex® and Angus-sired calves out of commercial Angus cow herd operations. This should provide valuable insight to cost reduction and profit opportunities for beef producers utilizing crossbreeding programs or those potentially looking at utilizing these breeds in a crossbreeding program. Advancements in DNA testing have resulted in increased demand from producers becoming more familiar with the value of having the genomic marker effects incorporated into an animal’s EPD package to enhance the actual genetic potential value of their purchases. Additionally, a rapidly increasing number of seedstock producers are requiring the information to make continued genetic improvements in their herds and enhance their marketing efforts to other breeders as well. The Commercial Marketing and Breed Promotion committee continues to take a more aggressive approach to promoting the breed with an expanded marketing budget this year. Working alongside Limousin365, who produces the official publication of the Limousin breed, promotion of Limousin and Lim-Flex® cattle will happen more effectively with the combined effort between the two entities. NALF Media will continue to effectively utilize electronic advertising and communication on its website, Limousin Latest, The Limousin blog, press releases, ad and catalog design and social media moving forward thanks to Mallory Blunier The commercial marketing budget for 2024 was increased to $41,800. After receiving positive traction and pickup of the Limousin Feed Efficiency article written by Burt Rutherford last year, a second article was published in 2023 discussing the value of using Limousin and Lim-Flex® genetics when crossed with Angus and Red Angus genetics making the F1 cross female for commercial cattlemen. NALF will also advertise nationally with Superior Livestock, Progressive Cattle, Working Ranch, DV Auction, Livestock Launch digital marketing and Cattle-Fax in 2024. As mentioned previously, the 2022--2023 fiscal year for NALF will reflect a profit of $12,266.65. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, NALF listed total assets of $1,195,878 with total current liabilities of $148,067. The NALF investment account totaled $639,794 on 8/31/2023. NALEC recorded an actual net profit of $13,559 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The NALEC investment account reflected a balance of $229,082 as of 8/31/2023. The NALF board and staff remain committed to the membership of the North American Limousin Foundation. We look forward to continued genetic improvement and promotion of the Limousin breed in 2024 to commercial cattlemen across the country and success of Limousin seedstock breeders. The board and staff would like to thank membership for its continued support and dedication to the Limousin breed.

17463 CR 19 | Sanford, CO 81151 Rod: 719.588.1230 | Troy: 719.580.1308

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DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Genetic Opportunities Abound Boss Lake

Ms Molly 068H

Homo Polled • Red • Purebred LFLC Bank Account 701B x Boss Lake Ms Molly 814F

SEEE

Hocus Pocus ET

Conley

SEEE Hocus Pocus ET

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 75% Lim-Flex AUTO Power Plus 133B ET x AUTO Lucky III 210B

Boss Lake Ms Molly 068H

As we spring into the new year, we are laser focused on creating cattle that are on the next level. Whether it’s Purebred, Lim-Flex or Angus, we have the nucleus of genetics to create some of the industry’s most elite individuals.

Sandy 7350

Homo Polled • Homo Black • Angus E&B Confederate 507 x Conley S Sis Sandy 4350

Watch for genetic opportunities we will be offering in the new year and in our online sale in April 2024. We welcome your inquiries anytime to see what we have available.

Conley Sandy 7350

Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder Snook, Texas Jay: 979.268.5491 jwwilder1993@gmail.com www.wilderfamilylimousin.com

J&J Cattle Company Joe and Jay Wilder Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 Joe: 979.268.4843

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GV LIMOUSIN 43RD ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE SAT., FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • 1:00 P.M. CST Live auction held at Community Building • Anderson County Fairgrounds

LUNCH SERVED AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monitor our f page and website for details about viewing the offering.

THE GV LIMOUSIN BREEDING PHILOSOPHY

OFFERING

• Balance all economically important traits at optimum levels. • This offering reflects 40+ years developing superior genetics to improve commercial production.

Broadcast via To register and bid, go to: www.dvauction.com

25 Young Bred Females 60 Polled Bulls • 20 Two-Year-Olds • 40 Fall Yearlings • Red & Black • Purebred & Lim-Flex • All bulls sell with and 50K data. SIRES REPRESENTED:

AHCC Dakota Thunder 363D • MAGS Federal Reserve 1014F Wulfs Hickok 7056H • JBV Yellowstone 901G • GV X-Man 343E GV Xcellsior 909H • RUNL Encore 371E • TMCK Dartmouth 360D Wulfs Felan 6541F • HUNT Credentials 37C • GV Xcellsior 212C

20217 NW Hwy. 31 • Garnett, KS 66032 • gvlimousin@gmail.com Arne, Stacy & Zach Hanson • 785-448-8027, Arne cell • 785-448-8075, Stacy cell Brandon Davis • 785-448-4310 | Diane Allen • 785-204-0680 cell www.gvlimousin.com | Find us on f

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WZRK KRYPTONITE 5022K

44th Annual Bull Sale February 23, 2024

At the Ranch, Mt Vernon, SD • 1 p.m. CST

SELLING 40+ LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS WZRK KLONDIKE 4038K

These industry-relevant herd sires have sold in previous sales. WZRK GAME CHANGER 4015C WZRK KALUA 0033K Sale Team:

Kiley McKinna - 402-350-3447 Wiley Fanta - 320-287-0751

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our program. Your call or visit is always welcome.

WZRK Program

• Free wintering until April 1 • Free delivery up to 250 miles • Half down, balance due upon delivery • All bulls unconditionally guaranteed for first breeding season • All bulls have been genetically tested and carry GE-EPDs

WZRK JUGGERNAUT 4009J

Call the farm or any member of our trusted sales team for more information or a complimentary catalog.

CURT & LEANNE WIECZOREK 605-227-4601 • clwzrk@santel.net 39768 267th St. • Mount Vernon, SD 57363

WIECZOREKLIMOUSIN.COM • JANUARY 2024

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MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS BRIEFS Need Registration Certificates?

Do you need registration certificates for an upcoming show, a show validation or any other purpose? NALF staff is happy to send the registration certificates to you. Please submit your request and payment to the NALF office at least two weeks prior to the event in order to make sure they reach you on time. Rush fees are $25 per certificate. Show certificates (faxed or emailed) prior to mailing are $10. Requests may be made to Stephanie at Steph@NALF.org.

LIMS

Original registration papers are required at all Level I MOE shows, regional shows and the National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. No copies will be accepted.

The LIMS enrollment deadline is February 15. Members need to visit their Enrollment Selections page on Digital Beef to make sure all cows are under the Spring 2024 tab if they are set to calve Spring 2024 or have the “move to next season” box checked if they are calving in the fall. Please contact Alison Jones at Alison@NALF.org or Tammy Anderson at Tammy@NALF.org if you see cows missing from the LIMS enrollment page or have additional questions. All cows need a calf recorded or a reason for no calf, and each calf needs a weaning weight or a reason for no weaning weight (example: calf died prior to weaning). Following the enrollment deadline, members will have one week to make changes. After that week, enrollments will be locked, and billing will occur at the end of the month.

Order Your Show Vest Today

International Year Codes

Original Registration Papers

If you have not yet ordered your Limousin soft shell show vest, do so today. The show vests are a black soft shell with the Limousin logo on the chest. You may order using the form found under the Shows tab at NALF.org. Vests must be worn in the show ring at all Level I MOE shows.

NALF Office Closed

NALF will have a limited number of staff in the office December 28 through January 10. Staff will be attending Cattlemen’s Congress and the Limousin Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, for President’s Day. Regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST will resume Tuesday, February 20.

DNA and Registration

DNA turnaround time is four weeks and rushes are not an option. Embryo calves must be parent verified in order to be registered. Contact Alison, Alison@NALF.org, or Tammy, Tammy@NALF.org, with any DNA questions. Natural calf registrations and any transfers submitted to the office for processing is a two-week turnaround, contact Stephanie at Steph@NALF.org with any questions. When mailing in rush registrations and transfers, print RUSH on the outside of the envelope and when emailing put RUSH in the subject line. This will help make sure your work gets processed immediately. The $25 rush fee for each certificate, noted on the self-billing worksheet, will be billed. Payment must be received for certificates to print. There are no rush orders available on lab work and ET calves.

2021 - J • 2022 - K • 2023 - L • 2024 – M • 2025 - N Letters not used are I, O, Q and V.

Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Update

The Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show is one of the industry’s largest events each year, bringing together cattlemen and cattlewomen from across the nation to do the work of our industry. NCBA will take place January 31 through February 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. To register and secure lodging for the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org. Convention participants will hear from industry leaders and gather insight on industry trends. Be sure to dial into the website convention.ncba.org over the coming months for details.

National Junior Limousin Show & Congress

The 2024 NJLSC and all regional shows have an early entry deadline of May 1. Late entry deadline will be May 15. Ownership deadline is May 15. Only online entries will be accepted for the 2024 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress, as well as any NALJA sponsored regional show. We will be using the same online entry system as 2023. The NALJA board of directors is excited to continue the NEOGEN Ultimate Show at the 2024 NJLSC. This show is based on 50 percent genotype and 50 percent phenotype. Animals will need to have DNA sent in by April 20. The NALF office asks that any DNA for this show be marked “For National Junior Show”.

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SYMENS BROTHERS

44th Annual

MUSCLE UP FOR PROFIT SALE Thursday, February 22, 2024 • 1 PM At the Farm - Amherst, South Dakota

Purebred & Lim-Flex • All Polled • Red & Black

SYES LANDMARK 875L

PB • Pld/HB • 4/2/23 • BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 689 lbs. COLE Genesis 86G x Miss SYES Denver 875F CE: 11 BW: 1.6 WW: 75 YW: 119 MK: 28 CM: 9 SC: 0.75 DC: 10 YG: -0.28 CW: 35 RE: 0.93 MB: 0.15 $MI: 61

SYES LINEBACKER 59L

PB • Pld/HB • 3/4/23 • BW: 88 lbs. • Adj. WW: 677 lbs. SYES Easy Going 77E x Miss SYES Ch Account 19J CE: 13 BW: -2.0 WW: 59 YW: 87 MK: 25 CM: 7 SC: 0.50 DC: 14 YG: -0.61 CW: 11 RE: 1.28 MB: -0.13 $MI: 48

SYES LAWMAN 195L

PB • HP/Red • 3/28/23 • BW: 94 lbs. • Adj. WW: 663 lbs. WZRK Jimmy Dean 9040J x Miss SYES Devils Lake 695G CE: 8 BW: 2.8 WW: 80 YW: 117 MK: 24 CM: 3 SC: 0.46 DC: 19 YG: -0.43 CW: 46 RE: 1.21 MB: 0.15 $MI: 63

SYES LAST CALL 280L

PB • HP/Blk • 3/24/23 • BW: 84 lbs. • Adj. WW: 675 lbs. RMKR Hercules 020H x Miss SYES Arby 680G CE: 9 BW: 1.4 WW: 74 YW: 110 MK: 24 CM: 3 SC: 1.10 DC: 15 YG: -0.49 CW: 34 RE: 1.18 MB: -0.18 $MI: 50

SymensBrothers SYES

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SYES LONG JOHN 188L

PB • HP/Red • 3/31/23 • BW: 98 lbs. • Adj. WW: 719 lbs. SYES John Doe 123J x Miss SYES Arby 688G CE: 11 BW: -0.6 WW: 63 YW: 102 MK: 26 CM: 5 SC: 0.78 DC: 14 YG: -0.48 CW: 19 RE: 1.15 MB: -0.05 $MI: 51

MISS SYES JOHN DOE 192L

PB • Pld/Red • 2/28/23 • BW: 58 lbs. • Adj. WW: 508 lbs. SYES John Doe 123J x Miss SYES Ex Chunk 192J CE: 14 BW: -1.2 WW: 62 YW: 99 MK: 25 CM: 9 SC: 0.68 DC: 9 YG: -0.56 CW: 20 RE: 1.11 MB: -0.22 $MI: 46

P.O. Box 155 • Amherst, South Dakota 57421 John: 605/880-8061 • Warren: 605/237-2127 Office: 605/448-2624 • jssymens@venturecomm.net Check Symens Bros Limousin on f for current information.

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ENTRY DEADLINE: May 1, 2024 LATE ENTRY DEADLINE: May 15, 2024 SHOW LOCATION: Tulsa State Fair, 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK, 74114 HEADQUARTER HOTELS: Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Midtown.......................................................918-878-7777 4518 E Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74135 - Ask for the “National Junior Limousin” Block Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tulsa Midtown......................................918-986-8200 4680 E Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74135 - Ask for the “National Junior Limousin” Block

Tulsa, OK • June 29-July 4, 2024

Schedule of Events *subject to change Friday, June 28

Cattle allowed in tie-outs NO CATTLE OR TACK ALLOWED IN BARNS BEFORE 5 P.M. 5:00 p.m. Move in/Set up

Saturday, June 29

9:00 a.m. NALJA Board of Director Candidate and Parent Orientation 10:00 a.m. NALJA Board of Director Interviews 4:00-7:00 p.m. Check-in * Steers scanned during check-in for the carcass contest 7:00 p.m. Cattle in Place 7:30 p.m. State Officers and Advisors Meeting

Sunday, June 30

7:00 a.m. Church Service 8:00 a.m. Sales Talk 11:00 a.m. DigitalBeef Workshop 1:00 p.m. Tenderfoot Activity 3:00 p.m. Limi Littles Activity 4:00 p.m. Sullivan Supply Stock Show U 6:00 p.m. Membership meeting/Group pictures 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies – Dinner Following 8:00 p.m. Family Fun Night

Monday, July 1

8:00 a.m. Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Sponsored Showmanship Adult Showmanship 1:00 p.m. Limi Littles Activity

1:00 p.m. Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up 2:00 p.m. Junior Cow Camp Prelims 3:00 p.m. Senior Cow Camp Prelims 4:30 p.m. Livestock Judging 6:30 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

Tuesday, July 2

8:00 a.m. NEOGEN Ultimate Show; Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Bulls, Bred and Owned Limousin Bulls, Steers, Lim-Flex Cow-Calf Pairs, Limousin Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred and Owned Lim-Flex Females, Bred and Owned Limousin Females, Group Classes 5:00 p.m. Limi Littles Activity 5:00 p.m. Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up 8:00 p.m. Dance at Holiday Inn, Sponsored by the NALJA Board

Wednesday, July 3

8:00 a.m. Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Sponsored Team Fitting 10:00 a.m. Cow Camp Finals 12:00 p.m. NALJA Presidential Election Ballots Due; All People’s Choice Ballots Due 1:00 p.m. Limi-Boosters Future Professional Contest 2:00 p.m. Limi Littles Activity 2:00 p.m. Mentor/Tenderfoot Meet Up 5:00 p.m. NALJA Awards Ceremony (dinner included)

Thursday, July 4

8:00 a.m. Owned Lim-Flex Females, Owned Limousin Females

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Kevin Smith, 318.245.4607 | Jkcattle@gmail.com 9296 Hwy 4, Chatham, LA 71226

Sale Marketing & Branding ...

Randall O. Ratliff 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com

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Every Day Resolution vs. New Year’s Resolution by Randy Ratliff

New Year’s resolution, most common in the Western World but also found in the Eastern World, in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their behavior at the beginning of a calendar year. Some might say their resolution is a promise you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year. I feel we should have resolutions that are every day and not something we think about only at the beginning of the new year. Here is a check list I feel every breeder should have as daily priorities.

EVERY DAY RESOLUTIONS 1. when a potential buyer comes to view cattle, have professionally printed up paperwork 2. make sure sale tags are out of purchased cattle and you have your own farm/ranch tags in each

3. put the sire and dam name on each tag, so when you are showing the potential buyer your animals, you will know the pedigree

4. have a professional farm/ranch sign at the front entrance

5. have a place where you can invite the potential buyer in for a

beverage and relax to where you can have a chance to recap what

you just showed them

6. If you sell cattle in a sale or privately, send the buyer’s a thank you note or call them to personally thank them for investing in

your program

7. make it a point to reach out to any buyer throughout the year, not just when you have cattle in a sale

8. when there is a live sale happening in the breed, try and personally attend the sale as we all know how it makes us feel when someone

takes time to show up and are interested in your program

9. respect our peers and understand they are on their own path

10. always realize that competition as we know it is dead. Collaboration is the new competition. It’s about working with each other, not against. Together we all win.

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ce Balanced Performance TMCK

$40

Santana 828J

Black • Homo Polled • Purebred (93/79.1) CD: 12(25) BW: 1.3(40) WW: 82(10) YW: 122(10) MA: 25(30) CM: 6(40) SC: 0.38(60) DOC: 15(25) CW: 30(30) RE: 0.77(95) YG: -0.31(10) MB 0.49(1) $MTI: 75 TMCK Santana brings a whole new look to the Purebred table as this outstanding young son of COLE Genesis gives you combinations of maternal power and marbling dominance along with depth of body and muscle stoutness. If you want to get into the next line of production cattle, think about Santana on Envisions, Crown Royals and Heartland pedigrees.

OLIM

$40 CELL TMCK

Keystone 23K

Black • Homo Polled • Lim-Flex(75/65.9) CD: 13(20) BW: 0.6(40) WW: 74(40) YW: 110(50) MA: 27(10) CM: 9(10) SC: 1.1(25) DOC: 10(85) CW: 28(75) RE: 1.0(15) YG: -0.34(50) MB 0.15(65) $MTI: 61 OLIM Keystone blew people away in Denver and now this great 75% son of Cable is on the market. Look over the outstanding phenotype and study the impressive performance, then note his impeccable EPDs and think about the ways a bull like this can help. He is soft, soggy and loaded with growth. If you need any of those in your program, Keystone is the ticket.

Kickin Up Dust 2261K

Black • Homo Polled • Lim-Flex(64/55.7) CD: 10(60) BW: 2.5(85) WW: 88(5) YW: 136(10) MA: 29(3) CM: 6(50) SC: 1.0(35) DOC: 19(1) CW: 52(10) RE: 0.75(40) YG: -0.13(10) MB: 0.64(2) $MTI: 81 Kickin Up Dust has the overall number package that give you the versatility to use this tremendous bull any place you need birth, maternal and marbling. With a top 1% in $MTI, Kickin Up Dust can produce bulls that are in demand and females you are proud to keep. We feel this son of Genesis has the thickness and number package to make him a keeper.

ELCX

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$40

High Time 065H ET

Homo Black • Homo Polled • Lim-Flex(71/63.8) CD: 11(40) BW: -0.4(20) WW: 54(95) YW: 79(95) MA: 22(40) CM: 7(35) SC: 0.82(55) DOC: 13(45) CW: 15(95) RE: 0.13(>95) YG: -0.09(95) MB: 0.12(65) $MTI: 51 ELCX High Time 065H ET was the show bull of 2022 and 2023. This great son of Kings Landing brings that awesome pedigree and phenotype to the open market. If you are wanting to add style and balance to a set of females, High Time is the perfect choice. HOMO Polled and HOMO Black, this stylish young sire should sire great cattle for the tan bark and the replacement pen.

$40

MARK & DEIDRE SMITH ph/fax: 515-965-1458 • cell: 515-229-5227 • GRGenetics@aol.com • 2511 NE 99th Place • Ankeny, IA 50021

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Front Pasture Genetics We have built our program from the ground up with the kind of front pasture genetics anyone would be pleased to own. These individuals show the phenotype and performance we have built our program around. Watch for our genetics selling in various sales in the new year.

Wulfs Ka-Ching 0762K

TMCK Santana 828J

B-Bar Serratelli 72H

PB • HP/HB Sired by VL Hunker Down 003H Ranks in the top 20% for BW, WW, YW, TM, CE, ST, DC, YG, CW, RE, $MI Owned with Wulf Cattle.

PB • HP/Blk Sired by COLE Genesis 86G Ranks in the top 20% for WW, YW, TM, MB, $MI Semen available through Grassroots Genetics, 515-965-1458.

PB • HP/Red Sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E Ranks in the top 20% for SC, ST, DC, MB Owned with Glendenning J Bar J. Contact owners for semen.

TMCK Gazpacho 743G

AUTO Matron 404E

MAGS Bubble Gum 872B

CELL Jolly 1505J ET

50% LF • HP/HB Sired by MAGS Cable Ranks in the top 20% for GE, CE, WW, YW, MK, TM, CM, CW, $MI

37% LF • HP/HB S A V Brand Name 9115 x AUTO Rebeca 292S Ranks in the top 20% for WW, SC

50% LF • Pld/HB Sired by MAGS Y-Axis

43% LF • HP/HB Sired by CELL Envision 7023E Ranks in the top 20% for CE, WW, YW, TM, CM, SC, DC, CW, RE

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX

“Better Genetics for Bigger Gains”

Wulfs Hadith 0017H 50% LF • Pld/Red Sired by Bieber Gladiator C386 Ranks in the top 20% for GE, BW, YW, MK, TM, DC, CW, FAT, $MI Owned with Wulf Cattle.

We welcome your call or visit anytime you are in our area. JAMES D. HERR 17329 S. Nebo Dr. - Versailles, MO 65084 ph: 573/378-0500 - fax: 573/378-5137 - jherr@gvsdis.com

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Wulfs Kallima 2089K PB • Pld/Red Sired by Wulfs Holliday 4841H Ranks in the top 20% for GE, WW, YW, MK, TM, ST, DC, CW, MB, $MI Owned with Wulf Cattle.

2 YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

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Joey Freund - 303/475-6062 • Casey Kelley - 720/480-6709

RUNNING CREEK RANCH CO. Home: 303/840-1850 • Office: 303/341-9310 WWW.RUNNINGCREEKRANCH.COM

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Level 4 Johne’s-Free Certified Herd

n a H d Goo Hunt Limousin Ranch is founded on faith, family and focus. by Megan Silveira

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utside, scattered across the rolling hills of native Buffalo grass, the cows are grazing quietly. Inside, just as quietly, is Charlie Hunt, with his Bible open on the kitchen table in front of him. Though it’s a rare sight for the Nebraska cattleman to be off his feet, his family knows time with the Lord is one of the few reasons he’ll take a break from work. “His work ethic is absolutely insane,” said his son Dan. Dan proudly shares that his father is known nationwide in the Limousin business. Charlie’s reputation isn’t just about his dedication to the ranching lifestyle, however. Since he and his wife, Nancy, started Hunt Limousin Ranch in 1979, there’s never been a question about the operation’s guiding principles. “Faith, family and just the principle of honesty and integrity,” Dan recites. “It’s gone a long way over the years.” Shortly after Charlie and Nancy were married in 1960, they moved back to rural Oxford, Nebraska, and quickly secured a herd of about 350 black baldy cows. Though Dan claims Charlie “basically never had any intention of being in the seedstock business,” one purchase changed his tune. In 1980 Charlie brought home King Tut, one of the first black, polled, purebred Limousin bulls in the United States. “Long story short, that first calf crop out of King Tut and those baldy cows had neighbors at branding say ‘don’t cut that calf,’ ‘not that calf either,’” Dan said. Charlie realized those Limousin-influenced calves might be the start of something great, and though he never went out and purchased registered Limousin females, the herd was slowly bred up over the years. No females have ever had an easy ride, as Dan said heifers had to prove their worth to replace any of those original baldy cows, but today the ranch is home to about 350 registered Limousin and Lim-Flex females. Currently, Dan handles most of the day-to-day on the ranch, but he’s quick to label the business as a family operation. Charlie—who turned 84 in December—is still outside working every day; Nancy is well known for her skills in the kitchen by many of their customers; Dan’s sister, Sally, runs the books; Sally’s sons, Charles and Clayton, work full-time on the ranch; and Dan’s brother, Dave, plays a big part in crop harvest and calving season. “It’s just kind of all of we focus on really,” Dan admits, even thinking back to his own childhood. Growing up, Dan was naturally drawn to the livestock his father loved. He was an active member of the junior program, and the entire Hunt family considered Junior Nationals to be the event of the year. “That was our family’s big summer trip,” Dan explained. “We worked with our heifers, and wherever Junior Nationals was, that was our vacation.” Dan never doubted his passion for the industry, but it took a few interviews at various companies in Lincoln, Nebraska, for him to realize he wasn’t interested in city life and his heart was back home. It’s now been 24 years since Dan jumped into the ranching business full time, and he’s never looked back. “I was pretty much born into this operation, and I just kind of knew all along this is what I wanted to do,” he said. continued on page 28 • JANUARY 2024

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Our efforts led by this proven donor and AI sire are making their mark on the breed. Both individuals are backed by generations of success and foundational genetics. Give us a call to see how they can be integrated in your herd—join the legacy today.

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Owned with KLS Farms, Chatham, LA PCC KLS Basil Hayden is bred for consistency and quality. This daughter of two influential individuals in the breed has elevated herself to the top of the donor battery, and her time in the limelight has just begun. Contact us today to become a part of the legacy she is building.

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Owned with KLS Farms, Chatham, LA & Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, IA If you like wicked good, gigantic boned, impeccable structured and insanely powerful cattle, then Charmer is an AI sire you should seriously consider. We believe he has all the tools to be at the top of the Limousin breed and far beyond! Contact us today to see how he can influence your program.

The Hunt family started selling private treaty bulls in 1980, and it’s been their “bread and butter” ever since. While select top bulls have been offered in an online auction format the past two years, Dan still enjoys being able to work with customers via private offerings. Most of what Dan has learned about the cattle industry has been passed down from his father, but there is always more to learn at Hunt Limousin Ranch. The family has a lot of irons in the fire—beyond the registered herd, they have a calf buy-back and heifer development program, run a 1,500 head backgrounding lot, sell about 100 head of locker beef annually and operate close to 2,500 acres of row crops. Though every element is worthy of praise, Dan labels the registered herd as the most notable arm of the operation. Dan’s ideal Limousin animal is a moderate-framed individual that offers good calving-ease and rapid growth but keeps a cool head in the pasture and the chutes. None of the genetics or docility can be substituted for high end carcass qualities, however. Cattle aren’t babied—creep feed is never offered—and that’s how Dan said he learns which animals are actually doing their jobs. It’s a seedstock operation with a commercial mindset, he adds. It’s a focus that pays off for their customers. “Our genetics work in any environment. We make them work for a living here, so we are confident our genetics will work wherever they are across the country,” he said. “Our genetics are real. I think that’s why a lot of people come to us; they can really trust us, our program and our cattle.” Customers come to the ranch year-round, often making plans to look at cattle in the morning so they can enjoy a good home-cooked noon meal prepared by Nancy before heading back home. “We try to help our customers purchase bulls that give them the most profit potential for their herd,” Dan explained. The family started selling private treaty bulls in 1980, and Dan said it’s been their “bread and butter” ever since. Today, the Hunt family matches 80-90 bulls a year to families across the country. Without the hectic chanting of a live auction, Dan said he’s putting his customers in a relaxed atmosphere where they can make the best purchase decisions possible. Though select top bulls have been offered in an online auction format the past two years, Dan said he’s still enjoys being able to work with customers through private offerings. continued on page 30

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Competition as we know it is dead. Collaboration is the new competition. It’s about working with each other. Not against. Together we all win. ~ RICH GERMAN

615.330.2735

Randy@rrmktg.com

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“Our HUNT prefix and our genetics really mean a lot to me,” Dan explains. “That tugs at my heart as much as anything. My dad has worked his tail off his entire life to build this operation so I Customer-service was also the driving force behind the calf buyhave something to continue on. I think about this operation every back program. Charlie has been feeding cattle every year since 1973. waking minute.” Though Charlie said, “I lost my butt on that first set of Hereford How can I make it better? That’s the question that keeps Dan up calves.” He has learned a lot since. at night, but it is one that comes from the same type of love for his The muscle and growth he saw in Limousin-sired calves inspired family that Charlie preached about at the operation’s beginning. him to keep at it, and as carcass data and testing started to rise in Dan and his wife of 21 years, Melinda, have started introducing popularity, Charlie saw an opportunity. the next generation to the business. Their children, Jenna, Adeline “I think some of it was my dad putting his money where his mouth and Houston, are part of the familial was,” Dan explains. “We believed legacy that Hunt Limousin Ranch is in the cattle. We really believed in We try to help our customers known for and a driving force behind their potential to make money all the most of Dan’s business decisions. way through the feeding sector and purchase bulls that give them the “My goal is to have this operation packing plant.” most profit potential for their herd. successful enough by the time my kids It was a two-fold victory. Dan and are old enough that they can decide if Charlie purchased calves from their they want to own it or be a part of it, customers to support those operations, where I can pass it on to them,” he said. but then the father-son duo could get back more data on their genetics. Thankfully, Dan doesn’t have to lose too much sleep. Like his dad, An added bonus, they are proud to help their customers make money Dan knows he is in good hands. by bidding and buying their customers’ calves. Shortly after the calf buy-back program, the family converted some He says, “We really put a lot of faith in God to take care of us.” of their farming acres into a backgrounding lot. The same philosophy ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Megan Silveira is a freelance writer kept it running, as Dan and Charlie could support customers and originally from Denair, California. She is currently based in Saint prove the worth of their herd’s genetics in another setting. Joseph, Missouri. She completed her graduate studies in agricultural Dan is confident in the operation’s livestock, and he’s made it his communications from Oklahoma State University in May 2021. mission to keep pushing the herd towards greatness.

SALE OFFERING

CONSIGNORS:

36 BULLS

Boyer Family Farm, IA • (641) 340-5963 Duff Limousin, MN • (651) 245-1591

20 Yearlings • 9 18-Month-Olds 7 Coming 2-Year-Olds

Joe Grotson, MN • (320) 241-2873

6 FEMALES

Ludens Family Limousin, SD • (605) 661-6470

4 Open Heifers • 2 Bred Heifers

LIMOUSIN SHOW & SALE SOUTH DAKOTA LIMOUSIN ASSN. BANQUET & BENEFIT AUCTION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SHOW: 9 AM MDT • SALE: 1 PM MT

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Lura Limousin, MN • (605) 695-3129 Mill Road Cattle, WI • (715) 665-2605 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, SD • (605) 730-0705 ROM’N Limousin, SD • (605) 203-0733 Royal Beef Genetics, MN • (320) 287-0751 Shy Hawk Limousin, WI • (715) 316-3287 Spring Creeks Cattle Co., WI • (608) 553-8070

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C.K. “Sonny” Booth (918) 533-5587 Chisum Peterson (605) 730-4214 Wiley Fanta (320) 287-0751

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Potential Surprises That Could Impact Agriculture In 2024 by Tyne Morgan

rom the election to world trade, as well as geopolitical factors that have the potential to shape agriculture in 2024, ag economists think the coming year is poised for several possible surprises that could have a direct impact on farmers across the U.S. The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey conducted by University of Missouri and Farm Journal, shows economists’ views on the ag economy are slightly more positive compared with the past month. While expectations about 2024 net farm income remained steady, ag economists’ outlook for the year ahead grew slightly more pessimistic. Nearly 70 ag economists are invited to participate in the survey each month. When asked the two most important factors driving

agriculture’s economic health today, as well as over the next 12 months, views were mixed. “Macroeconomic influences, including persistent interest rate pressure and dollar value,” responded one economist in the anonymous survey. “Declining prices for most major commodities reducing receipts and tightening margins despite some input prices retreating,” said another economist. “There is also some concern about multiple years of lower net farm income beginning to weaken relatively strong farm financial positions.” continued on page 36

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continued from page 34 “Macroeconomic influences, like interest rates and dollar value, and the impact of fund positions in the commodities markets are impacting the current environment,” was another response from the survey. “There’s been some improvement in recent months, but farmers are still facing relatively high costs and low commodity prices resulting in tight margins. Over the next 12 months, I marked unchanged for state of the ag economy on the expectation for continued improvement in macro influences and margins, but also multiple years of lower net income environment beginning to weaken the strong farm financial positions of the past few years.”

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Looking ahead at 2024, economists in the December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor were asked, “What unexpected news headline would you not be surprised to read in 2024?” Ag economists said:

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What Shaped Crop and Livestock Prices in 2023?

When asked the biggest event or factor that impacted crop prices in 2023, ag economists said it’s all about supply and demand, sprinkled in with impacts from the strong U.S. dollar. They said:

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• China falls into big recession. • A second extension of the farm bill. • Corn prices test $4 again. • Inflation supports managed money returning to the commodities again. • Record beef imports in 2023. • National corn yield >190 bpa; U.S. embargoes ag exports to China. • End to Russia/Ukraine war bumps global food grain supplies and cuts prices. • 2024 planted acres across all crops similar to 2023. • Economic woes unfold for U.S. agriculture as input costs remain high and farm prices falter.

• Large corn acreage and rebound in the U.S. corn crop, despite weather challenges. • Build back of stocks levels globally for crops, including exports from Brazil, Russia and other key areas. • Price retreat based on weak demand and rebounding yields; also higher interest rates contributing to stronger dollar and weaker demand. For livestock prices, ag economists say 2023 was more about cow numbers. • Low beef cow inventory due to continuing effects of weather challenges and economics supporting high prices. • Price pressure among other livestock commodities.

2024: Biggest Economic Concerns

Ag economists were also asked to look ahead at 2024. When asked what they are most concerned about when it comes to the ag economy, • JANUARY 2024

geopolitical issues and the U.S. presidential election rose to the top of their concerns, including: • Geopolitical factors, including war and disruption, global competition and other potential disruptions. • Domestic politics, including the 2024 election and policy detrimental to biofuels use, and government debt leading to rising interest rates and finance costs. • Decline in commodity prices paired with increasing input and land costs, leading to squeeze in margins.

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There is also optimism for the year ahead, which is sprouting from the possibility for continued improvement in drought as well as new areas of demand. Ag economists were asked what they’re most optimistic about when it comes to the ag economy, and economists surveyed said: • Demand opportunities through domestic soybean crushing, renewable fuel, SAF and global oilseed. • Robust domestic consumption and opportunity for competitive pricing of U.S. commodities in global markets. continued on page 38

The Next Step After 20 years of serving as a satellite herd for Wulf Cattle, we are going a different direction. We extend our upmost gratitude to the Wulf family for their friendship and guidance over the years. Moving forward, Trails End Cattle will continue to focus on remaining current to industry needs for our commercial and purebred customers. Give us a call to see what we have available.

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“Crop prices could fall further, adding to a price-cost squeeze for many crop producers. Such a development would, of course, tend to help the livestock sector. We could be entering a period where the fortunes of crop and livestock producers may diverge,” said one economist this month.

“South American competition as well as authoritarian governments in places like Argentina, the Netherlands and possibly the U.S.,” responded another economist.

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continued from page 37 • Improved farm-level conditions related to efficiency, moisture conditions and farm income above historical averages (if a recession is avoided and input costs come down); many ag producers still have a strong balance sheet.

Recession or Soft Landing in 2024

The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023, and majority of ag economists think the U.S. won’t enter a recession in 2024. After the Federal Reserve hinted toward interest rate cuts in 2024, some think there’s still a chance the country will see a slight increase in rates in 2024. The majority said they expect a 0% to 1% decline in interest rates in 2024. While one economist warned of the impacts if the Fed were to start cutting rates too soon, economists point out the general economy has been resilient in spite of wars and inflation. “It now looks like a fairly soft landing,” said one economist regarding the outlook for interest rates and whether the U.S. will enter into a recession next year. “Some leading indicators continue to point toward recession, but so far, the economy has avoided recession. The December FOMC dot plot and post-meeting comments reiterate their efforts to guide the economy to a soft-landing,” said another economist “There are certainly risks, but the odds of ‘muddling through’ appear to be rising,” said one economist in the survey. “With inflation declining, the Fed may be able to relax interest-rate policies in late 2024.” However, not all economists are in the camp the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year. “It may be a mild one if it occurs. If it doesn’t occur, that will suggest risk of higher interest rates,” said another economist. “There are a lot of mixed signals in the economy,” pointed out another economist. “GDP is growing, inflation is cooling off, low unemployment, growing stock market—all positive. Higher interest rates, credit card balances are negatives.”

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Expanding N Horizons The Byers family are as excited as ever for the future. by Sarah Anne Johnson

estled deep in the Smoky Mountains of Johnson City, Tennessee, is Cross Creek Farm and the Byers family. David Byers, his wife Beverly, their two daughters, Aleah (nine years old) and Abbigail (five years old) along with David’s parents, Jimmy and Cathy Byers, own and operate Cross Creek Farm. It all began in 1995 when David’s father, Jimmy, purchased five red Fullblood Limousin heifers. At the young age of nine, David began showing three of their red Fullblood females. “We started with those five 747 daughters and went from there,” David said. “My dad chose Limousin cattle mainly for their carcass qualities and muscle.” Today, 120 registered Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle are at the heart of the Cross Creek Farm program. “We’ve been pretty aggressive with our buying,” David said. “When we decided to get serious with this five years ago, we went to Edwards Land & Cattle Co. and Pinegar Limousin. We’ve built our program around those two programs and individuals involved with them. We decided to do that because we wanted the best animals we could get in bulk numbers and at that time that’s what suited us.” David and his family are the largest Limousin breeder in the state of Tennessee and their main focus is marketing quality herd sire prospects and replacement females. “We would like to continue to build our program to be one of the go-to places for Limousin and Lim-Flex genetics in the East,” David remarked. What David appreciates most about the Limousin breed is the longevity, docility and maternal qualities present in the females. “The docility in the breed has changed so much since we started. It’s entirely different now and if we could change some perspectives that are still out there about their docility, it’ll just keep getting continued on page 44 David’s parents, Jimmy and Cathy Byers, purchased five Fullblood Limousin heifers in 1995 mainly for their carcass qualities and muscle.

David, his wife Beverly, and their two daughters, Aleah and Abbigail, own and operate Cross Creek Farm with David’s parents.

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Docility & Calving Ease Feed Efficiency & Carcass Merit Improved Marbling

“Docility and calving ease are the two number-one things for a commercial rancher. And the docility of the Lim-Flex is really great. But calving ease is top of the line. She has to be able to produce a calf without a lot of problems.” - Shane Whiting, Commercial Cow/Calf Producer “Using a Continental breed such as Limousin or Lim-Flex on a British-based cow herd gives you the best of both worlds – the maximum combination of a balance between gain, feed efficiency and carcass quality.” - Dr. Kee Jim, CEO of Feedlot Health Management Services “Genomic testing, breeder focus and the heritability of carcass traits have enabled all of us as seedstock producers to make rapid genetic gain in carcass quality. In fact, the marbling EPD value in our breed reflects an improvement of 0.25 to 0.35 for both Limousin and Lim-Flex, making them very comparable to other Continental breeds.” - Dan Hunt, Commercial Cow/Calf Producer

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Cross Creek Farm has an extensive embryo transfer program including these top donors, ELCX Elevate 684E, AUTO Solo 419E, AUTO Fly Girl 252F and AUTO Harp 217H. continued from page 42

Another facet of Cross Creek Farm is their extensive embryo transfer program that features five of their top donor females, ELCX Elevate 684E, AUTO Solo 419E, AUTO Fly Girl 252F, better,” David explained. “When people come out to the farm, they AUTO Gretel 234G and AUTO Harp 217H. They also breed a lot just can’t believe how quiet the cattle are. The maternal side of the of their cows to ATNF Higher Revenue breed has improved as well, the cows JCLC 013H, a bull owned by Cole last forever and they’re good, sound, We would like to continue to Atkinson and WinVue Farm. functional females.” “My daughters are showing now For David and his family, raising their build our program to be one of the and that’s why we focus on selling daughters within the Limousin breed bulls and replacement females along is everything. “Our daughters would go-to places for Limousin and with marketing a lot of embryos. We rather be with the cattle than anywhere want to build a reputation of trust,” else. They’re at the barn every day, Lim-Flex genetics in the East. David explained. whether they’re picking pens, washing Three years ago Cross Creek Farm raised calves, feeding or even checking cows. ELCX High Time 065H ET, who was the top-selling lot in the 2021 We spend all of our time at the farm together. The girls just don’t Smoky Mountain Classic Limousin & Lim-Flex Sale. ELCX High want to be anywhere else,” David said. “My wife Beverly married into the farm and she’s a great hand, mother and wife.” continued on page 46

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ELCX High Time 065H ET, was the top-selling lot in the 2021 Smoky Mountain Classic Sale. He went on to be named Grand Champion at the NWSS and NAILE and was Reserve Grand Champion at the American Royal. Time 065H ET went on to be the Grand Champion Limousin Bull at the National Western Stock Show and North American International Livestock Exposition and was Reserve Grand Champion Limousin Bull at the American Royal. The Inaugural Smoky Mountain Classic Limousin & Lim-Flex Sale was spearheaded by David, along with sale co-host, Heiskell Winstead, Jr. The 2021 sale featured 80 lots from Edwards Land &

Cattle, Ridgeway Family Farm, Circle R Ranch, TBH Farms, WinVue Farm and Cross Creek Farm. An incredibly important part of Cross Creek Farm is the individuals that have helped the Byers family get to where they are today. “Ty and Susie Heavin of Pinegar Limousin; Dexter and Nick Edwards of Edwards Land & Cattle Co.; Joe, Tabby and Samantha Moore of T&J Cattle Co.; and Steve and Mirna Revell of Circle R Ranch are all very good friends of ours. They just don’t come any better than these families. Doug Ramsey has been a close mentor—he helps us at shows and preparing sale cattle. Randy Ratliff of R&R Marketing Co. and Kiley McKinna of MC Marketing Management have also been instrumental for our program.” David said. Most recently, Cross Creek Farm held their Inaugural Online Sale in the Spring of 2023 and are looking forward to their 2024 Spring Online Sale. The Byers family is continually expanding their horizons and are excited as ever for the future of their program and the Limousin breed. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sarah Anne Johnson raises registered Limousin & Lim-Flex cattle with her fiancé, Coulton West, in eastern Ohio. She is a sixth-generation beef cattle producer, works as a District Sales Manager for Syngenta and is the Northern Region Sales Representative for Limousin365. She has also exhibited Limousin cattle on the state and national levels since the age of four and she served as a NALJA Board Member during her junior show career. Connect with her at 614-266-2646 or sarah@limousin365.com.

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Preparation Is Key To AStepsSuccessful Calving Season for cattle producers before and after calving.

ansas State University veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek says being prepared ahead of calving season is the best way for producers to assure they will have newborn calves successfully. “We’re approaching the end of the second trimester and moving into the third trimester, which means the metabolic demands of that cow or heifer are going to increase tremendously,” Hanzlicek says. A key to having a successful calving and production season is for cows and heifers to be in the appropriate body condition, which according to Hanzlicek is a score of 5-7. He said he has seen many cattle in the 3-4 range in the past few months. “We’re far enough away from calving that we can add condition to these cows and heifers without (creating) an economic burden,” he explains. “It really comes down to having a formulated ration that is balanced for protein and energy.” For those wanting to add scour vaccines to their prevention program, “it’s time to decide what vaccine they are going to use,” Hanzlicek says. “Look at the label and schedule on the calendar when they need to start vaccinating the cows and heifers.”

Hanzlicek says heifers will require two doses of the scours vaccine, while cows need one. The timing of those vaccines is “very, very important,” he adds. Also, Hanzlicek recommends establishing a clean calving area to help reduce the risk of scours. “There’s two major risk factors for scours,” he notes. “One is the lack of colostrum consumption. The other is a contaminated environment the babies are born into.” Hanzlicek recommends having a location to move the pairs off the calving area to keep the calving facility less contaminated with scour organisms. Getting the calf here safely is another factor to consider, “Most operations are going to have to help at least one animal during the calving season,” Hanzlicek says. The last national survey indicated that 1 of every 100 heifers and 2 of every 100 adult cows will need assistance. Being prepared to pull a calf is important. Hanzlicek said producers should have the following items on hand: • Clean straps or chains • OB sleeves • Lube • Working calf pullers • Veterinarian’s phone number Intervening at an appropriate time is important. “If we intervene too early and the cow or heifer is not dilated, we can injure the tissues and hurt the calf,” Hanzlicek said. “If we intervene too late, a lot of times that’s when we end up with stillborn calves.” According to Hanzlicek, once a cow has reached the second stage of labor, they should give birth within 30 minutes. A heifer should calve within an hour. Second stage labor is when the heifer or cow can be observed experiencing uterine contractions, or the water bag or calf ’s feet are visible. If assistance from the producer is needed, and they are unable to extract the calf within 15 minutes, then help—either a veterinarian or someone with more experience—should be called. Following calving, the calf should be up and nursing within two hours, Hanzlicek says. If not, a colostrum replacer can be given to help get the calf started. “Colostrum-based powders are the best way to go, and I would recommend that every producer have one or two bags of powder replacer on hand during the calving season,” Hanzlicek says.

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ore fed cattle and beef production than previously expected capped historically high cattle prices for much of the third quarter. Weakness began with more feedlot placements than expected beginning in September as producers moved cattle earlier, either forced by lingering drought or taking advantage of relative price strength. More feeder cattle were also imported from Mexico as producers there responded to drought and prices.

For perspective, increased feedlot placements added about 200,000 head to feedlot inventories in October and November, according to Derrell Peel, Extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University in his late-November market comments. However, he emphasized the surge mainly represented feedlots pulling cattle forward. “Increased placements now will be offset by reduced placements later,” Peel said at the time. “Total placements in the last six months,

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built on the recent increase and representing the majority of cattle on feed, are at the highest percentage of July 1 feeder supplies since 2011. This means that a larger percentage of available feeder supplies have already been placed in feedlots compared to recent years. Feedlot numbers will inevitably come down in the coming months, especially when heifer retention begins.” USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) underscored the impact, boosting projected 2023 beef production by 535 million pounds (+2.1%) to 25.8 billion pounds, in the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). The forecast increase was based on more expected steer and heifer placements—ultimate marketings— for the remainder of last year and the first part of 2024. At the same time, beef packers slowed production to firm wholesale beef values. ERS reduced the expected five-area direct fed steer price for the remainder of 2023 and 2024, in the December WASDE. Based on increased expected feedlot placements in late 2023 that will be marketed in 2024, and current prices compared to the previous month, ERS reduced the expected 2023 fourth-quarter price by $7 to $178/ cwt. The projected annual price was forecast $1.75 lower at $175.55. For this year, prices were sliced by $10 in the first quarter to $175, $9 in the second quarter to $184 and $5 in the third quarter to $177. The forecast annual average price for 2024 was reduced $7 to $178.

Incidentally, ERS left the expected season-average 2023-24 corn price received by producers unchanged at $4.85 per bushel. As for feeder cattle, ERS reduced the expected fourth-quarter feeder steer price (750-800 lbs., Oklahoma City) for 2023 by $10 to $230/ cwt. and the annual average price by $2.50 to $218.61, in December’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. For 2024, projected prices were forecast $15 lower in the first quarter at $225, $12 lower in the second at $235 and $10 lower in the third at $250. The 2024 annual average price was reduced $10.50 to $241.75. “Estimated steer and heifer slaughter was slower than expected in November and early December, suggesting a slower pace of marketings for the month and lowering expectations for the quarter,” ERS analysts said. “On the other hand, placements of cattle were above a year ago for the month of October, and November.” They noted less heifer retention was likely supporting heavier placements. Projections for increasing feeder cattle prices in the second half of this are based in part on fewer cattle available as time unfolds.

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Although historically high, cattle prices have yet to yield enough profit to trigger national herd expansion, according to James Mitchell, continued on page 52

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“Other differences are due to a cattle industry that has undergone significant structural change since 2014,” Mitchell said. Extension Livestock Economist at the University of Arkansas in the Based on beef cow slaughter through November, Peel expected November issue of Cattle Market Notes Weekly. the beef cow inventory at the beginning of 2024 to likely be 2.0% Mitchell explained relative profitability is one of the key differences to 2.5% less year over year. USDA’s semiannual cattle report with between low cattle numbers currently and the similar situation in January 1 inventory data will be released January 31. 2014-15. Peel points out the beef cow “The Livestock Marketing inventory of 28.9 million head Information Center (LMIC) “The demand index for beef appears to be at the beginning of 2023 were estimates 2023 cash costs at 3.6% less than the previous resetting closer to pre-pandemic levels but $1,088 per cow, which implies year and the fewest since 1962. a breakeven price of $218/cwt. may lose further ground as price increases are More importantly, he says the for a 500-pound steer. In 2014, inventory of beef replacement expected to continue in the next few years. cow costs were $879, resulting in heifers at the time—5.16 a breakeven price of $176/cwt.,” million head—was 5.8% less Mitchell explained. “Enterprise year-over-year. Replacement heifers and heifers expected to calve budgets and cattle markets in 2023 are projecting a profit for cow-calf were the fewest since 2011. producers. However, relative profitability still needs to improve before Moreover, Peel notes the inventory of heifers available for seeing herd expansion on a noticeable scale.” breeding (total replacement heifer inventory minus heifers Moreover, Mitchell pointed to drought as perhaps the most expected to calve) at the beginning of 2023 was the fewest in 23 important difference between today and 2014-2015. Back then, 20% years of available data. of the nation’s cattle inventory were in drought areas at the end of “It seems likely that the available supply of bred heifers will October. This year, he notes 37% were impacted by drought. remain limited in 2024. The beef cow herd will be smaller in 2024

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and holding the inventory stable next year may be the most likely outcome,” Peel says.

Consumer Beef Demand Wobbles

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Depending on who’s running the pencil, domestic consumer beef demand continues to be extraordinarily resilient amid historically high retail prices. With that said, the inability of wholesale Choice beef prices to budge much seasonally suggests inflation and higher interest rates could be applying some drag. “The demand index for beef appears to be resetting closer to pre-pandemic levels but may lose further ground as price increases are expected to continue in the next few years,” say analysts with the Livestock Marketing Information Center in the Livestock Monitor. LMIC’s demand index for all fresh beef was 115 in the second quarter of 2023, slightly higher than 111 in 2019, but lower than 2020-22. LMIC analysts note a similar trend for the third quarter with an index value of 110. That was in line with the same time in 2014 but has declined every year since 2020. At the same time, reduced domestic beef production and high prices are challenging international consumers of U.S. beef. Although stronger than the previous month, U.S. beef exports continued lower year-over-year in October, according to data

released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports totaled 104,446 metric tons (mt) in October, down 17% from a year earlier but 6% more than the low volume posted in September. Export value was $836 million, down 11% yearover-year but 5% higher than September. Beef export value equated to $389.90 per head of fed slaughter in October, down 9% from a year ago. “Economic headwinds in our largest Asian markets continue to weigh on demand, as consumers trade down to lower-priced proteins,” says Dan Halstrom, USMEF President and CEO. “The recovery in Asia’s foodservice sector has been limited, but we remain hopeful that it will accelerate in 2024. Recent efforts to jump-start economic activity in these countries and address weakened currencies could also improve the business climate.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wes Ishmael has been involved with livestock publications since 1983. Wes grew up in Colorado and has always been in and around the livestock business. He now lives in Benbrook, Texas.

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Focus On Making Your Succession Plan Fair, Not Equal by Cheyenne Kramer

hen it comes to succession planning, Travis Shuring, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, wants to make sure families are protected. This is something he does by helping put the proper plan in place, but also making sure expectations are accurate for everyone involved. “The first thing I remind clients is that when we look at your legacy, fair is not always equal,” Shuring says. According to Shuring, what might be considered equal doesn’t always make sense when the succession plan involves family members who actively work on the farm and others who do not. “One of the things I do is have a discussion about what you’d like to do for the other siblings,” he says. “Maybe other assets are available we can supplement with and split to make fair. Maybe we have an insurance policy that only names the siblings and children who are not part of the current ag production, and they receive those assets. Those active on the farm can receive the farm assets.” Planning for those other assets is an important part of the legacy plan and something that should be considered sooner rather than later. “The sooner we get something started, the more time we have for it to work,” Shuring says. “It’s less about timing the markets and more about time in the market.”

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“People go get life insurance and I ask them why they have this type of life insurance and they can’t tell me,” he says. “I want them to know why they have an investment, why they have life insurance and why they have an estate plan. And do you have the right kind and amount of insurance?” Along with life insurance, he encourages families to consider disability insurance, or setting aside funds to use as a sort of disability insurance. “Life insurance is great, but life insurance is not about you—it’s about your family. However, in the event you become disabled, hurt or can’t work on the farm, the life insurance hasn’t kicked in and we have to have a plan in place,” Shuring says. “Maybe we can’t supplement to the point that a disability policy or supplemental insurance might provide, but we can still have funds that are reserved and we’re hoping not to have to use.”

Four Tips for Building the Plan

Shuring’s advice for building your legacy plan begins with having spouses present in the process from the start. But his next recommendation is not waiting too long to bring children into the conversation. “Don’t be afraid to bring your children into the discussion,” he says. “Make sure they understand your plan and your desires and what you want to happen when that time comes.” As the process moves along, it can get complicated. That’s why he also advises relying on more than one expert. “I always encourage folks to have a robust team in place. Talk to the tax pros and include estate attorneys,” Shuring says. “They understand the law and they understand what changes may be coming down the line when it comes to the law.” Once your plan is in place, don’t neglect keeping it up to date. Shuring suggests reviewing your wills and trusts no less than every five years.

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Anaplasmosis: An Ongoing Battle

Cattle that recover become carriers for life.

by Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State Extension

ovine anaplasmosis is caused by the rickettsial bacteria, Anaplasma marginale. It invades the red blood cells leading to early signs such as fever, anemia, pale mucous membranes, weakness and loss of appetite. As the disease progresses, excitement, jaundice, incoordination and death may be seen. Abortions and retained placentas may also increase. It typically takes four to eight weeks following the date of infection for signs to become evident. Signs are most severe in animals greater than two years of age although cattle may be infected at any age. Cattle that recover from initial infection become carriers for life. Carrier animals typically do not show clinical signs and serve as a source of infection for unexposed cattle. However, carrier animals under times of significant stress, such as pregnancy, can revert to exhibiting clinical signs. Transmission primarily occurs through ticks and biting flies. Wildlife with infected ticks can also play a role in spreading the disease as they travel, transporting the ticks with them. Infected cows may also transmit the agent to their unborn calves. Equipment contaminated with infected blood, such as injection needles used on multiple animals is another common mechanism to transmit the

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At What Depth To Pull Soil Samples?

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he question asked: “As a no-till corn and soybean farmer, at what depth should I pull soil samples for nutrient evaluation?” In this case, the grower, who has been no-tilling for upwards of 10 years, says he wants to evaluate phosphorus, potassium and pH levels in fields. “I would still recommend a six-and-two-thirds-inch sample depth, but that’s without knowing what your fertilizer applications were in the past 10 years of no-tilling and what your fertility levels were before you started no-tilling,” replies Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist and owner of Crop-Tech Consulting, Heyworth, Illinois. “I’d recommend you pull some stratification tests as well.” Ferrie recommends carefully splitting the sample (core of dirt) and placing it in two different buckets for testing. The reason is after 10 years of no-till, the top three inches of the sample will likely be considerably higher in nutrient levels than the bottom three inches. “This is due to stratification that comes from all the crops that have decomposed at the surface as well as broadcast fertilizers over the past 10 years,” Ferrie says “High levels of fertility in the top three inches is not a concern, but ultra-low levels in the bottom three inches is. If

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inches,” Ferrie says. “Once you’ve brought your bottom three inches into range, you can go back to no-till.”

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Ferrie says in fields his team routinely samples, they don’t see a lot of movement in the lower three inches of a soil sample (core) in no-till growers’ fields after decades of no-tilling. He adds that if the grower finds deficient fertility levels in the bottom three inches of the sample, he probably needs to address it. “Ninety percent of the P and K we pick up comes out of the top six inches where the microbial activities are at. But if the top three inches get in trouble in a drought, like this year, your plants will need to feed on those lower three inches,” he says. To weatherproof the soil, it would likely be best to fix the fertility in the lower three inches. “This could be done by knifing some fertility down there or adding some tillage and mixing the top three inches with the bottom three

He adds that no-till farmers also need to pay attention to soil pH. “This is an area where farmers get in trouble when they go into notill and keep applying lime like they did when they were in tillage, using (those) three- and four-ton rates,” he says. Ferrie advises farmers to treat limestone like they do P and K. “If you have made big lime applications (in no-till), you’ll probably find your surface pH is too high. I have seen surface pH in the mid sevens. This causes issues with nutrient tie-up, herbicide carryover and damage, and also nutrient and nitrogen volatility,” Ferrie says. “With stratification pH issues, the only option is to mix that soil, which can be a tricky step in highly erodible ground.

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80 BULLS AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY • JANUARY 2024

by Alison Jones NALF Director of DNA Processing & Accounting Operations

hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It seems like every year time passes faster and faster, and ready or not, bull sale season is right around the corner! It is without a doubt one of my favorite times of the year. I always look forward to going to my mailbox and thumbing through the incredible genetics being offered that get better and better each year. I hope to make it out to a few sales this year, so I look forward to seeing some of you this spring. A question I am often asked about is contemporary groups. A contemporary group refers to a set of animals that are the same sex and managed under the same environmental conditions and feed resources. These animals, when compared to each other, have been given an equal opportunity to perform. Contemporary groups are the best way to account for environmental effects. The remaining differences among animals in contemporary groups can be attributed to the diversity of genetics. Contemporary grouping plays an important role in the calculation of expected progeny differences (EPDs).

The Digital Beef registry platform makes it easy to separate calves into contemporary groups. When you go to register animals online in your birth queue, there is a spot to designate numerical contemporary groups with a management code. If animals were managed differently than others being registered in the same queue, designating them with a different management code will split them into a separate contemporary group. Though Digital Beef is a helpful tool, it is your responsibility as a breeder to make sure your contemporary groups are split correctly. If you have questions as to why specific animals have been split a specific way, give me a call. We can always edit contemporary groups to fit the needs of your herd. Calves are automatically split into contemporary groups by sex during birth recording. In most cases, contemporary groups by sex are adequate, unless different management protocols on your specific continued on page 64

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Limousin, Lim-Flex and Angus Bulls Yearlings and Fall Yearlings Our more than 32 years of breeding Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle makes us one of the longest running operations in the Northwest. Our background managing a feedlot has helped us select balanced-trait seedstock that excel in a variety of scenarios and markets.

Wulfs Gameboy C911G ET

BRAD BEUS Pasco, WA 99301 509/727-2082 beuscattle@gmail.com 62

Black/HP • 80% Limousin Wulfs Xcellsior X252X x MAGS Dealing Magic CE: 8 BW: 4.3 WW: 107 YW: 162 MK: 24 SC: 0.30 RE: 1.32 MB: 0.32 $MI: 77 Owned with Wulf Cattle and Gameboy Syndicate The outstanding high-selling bull from Wulf Cattle, Gameboy couples an eye-catching profile with tremendous numbers; WW, YW, TM, CW, RE & $MI in the top 10%. Semen $40 • Grassroots Genetics

The offering features sons of Wulfs Gameboy C911G, COLE Explorer 22E, COLE Genesis 86G and MAGS Cable

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operation require the need for two or more groups. For example, natural service and AI calves will always be grouped together, but embryo transfer calves will be in their own contemporary group. Calves that are twins will also always be in separate groups. Additionally, calves born to first-calf heifers will be split into their own group as well. Calves need to be born within a 90-day window in order to stay in the same contemporary group. So, calves born from January 1 through March 31 will be grouped together, but April born calves will form a new group. The birth recording queue in Digital Beef has a season code. Make sure all calves in the same contemporary group have the same season code (A for the first 90 days of the year). You will see the colors change in your birth queue depending on which season calves are classified into. If the queue is all the same color, they are all in the same season. It is important to keep in mind that the contemporary group assigned to the calf at birth will stay with it through weaning and yearling. When recording weaning weights, make sure to note when a calf is managed differently than the others. An orphan or sick calf will require a separate group, as well as calves that were creep fed in addition to their dams. In the Digital Beef weaning queue screen, there is a Feed dropdown menu to accommodate different management practices within the weaning group. Animals weaned within three days of each other will stay in the same contemporary group, but a new one will be generated outside of the three-day window. Some additional considerations to keep in mind are that two or more animals of the same sex are required to form a contemporary group in order for the EPD to be calculated. The more animals in a contemporary group, the more useful the data. Within a contemporary group, ratios are calculated for each calf. A ratio is defined as the performance of a single animal relative to the average performance of the other animals in the contemporary group (weaned at the same time, same sex, fed and managed the same). For example: you have a group of 10 heifers, weighing an average of 600 lbs. at weaning. Heifer A weighs 625 pounds, and heifer B weighs 550 pounds. To calculate the ratio of each calf, you would divide each heifer’s individual weight into 600 (the average weight of the group) and multiply by 100. So heifer A ratios a 104, and heifer B ratios a 91. Ratios can be a useful tool when utilized within the group, but individual data measurements will be used in calculation of the EPD itself. Yet another reason why accurate, non-biased data collection is essential in the evaluation of the performance of the entire herd. At the end of the day, we as breeders invest so many resources into our cattle, and NALF wants to make sure you are getting the most out of your dollars spent by accurately representing your herd by providing you with tools to help you succeed. I encourage you to reach out to the office if you have questions or come find me at a sale or event.

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Docility • Muscling • Calving Ease • Feed Efficiency Superior Genetics in and out of the show ring

2021 NAILE

Supreme Champion Heifer Ratliff HowBoutIt 008H

Exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, IA

2022 Houston Livestock Show

2023 Endless Summer Classic

Supreme Champion Heifer

DL Hosanna 526H ET

TJFR Kahlua ET

Exhibited by Kylee Gaston, Eastland, TX

Exhibited by Hailey Molander, Hawthorne, FL

North American Limousin Junior Association • 303.220.1693 • NALF.org • Limousin@NALF.org

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JUNIOR SCENE by Lily Mitchell NALJA director

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

ne of my most recent adventures in life is adjusting to moving away from home and going to college. This is an exciting yet scary time for most people. This adventure came with so many new responsibilities and freedom. There is no longer someone there to tell me what to do and push me in the right direction. It was quite the adjustment having to be the person to push myself to try new things I would not normally do. However, this change has also been one of the greatest things for me. I learned what I am capable of doing and I can slowly work more towards being the person I want to be.

2023-2024 NALJA BOARD

PRESIDENT, Landry Kleman.............................................Nazareth, TX ltkleman@hotmail.com

Sometimes I think we tend to look at change as something scary or that we don’t want. If we give it a chance, we can see how good it can really be for us. We may like the old because it was working, and it gives us a certain level of comfort. Although we may like that comfort, I try to remember this quote by John D. Rockefeller, “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” We don’t know the possibilities of what could happen if we look at change as something scary. The cattle industry is a prime example of change for the better. It is an industry that is always changing and improving to meet consumer needs. As cattle producers we are always striving to improve our cattle herds to have the best and most profitable animals. Why should we settle for anything less than that in our personal lives? We shouldn’t be afraid of change and rather, embrace the improvements it can make in our lives.

VICE PRESIDENT, Nikki Keeton........................................ Wolfforth, TX nkeeton@ttu.edu SECRETARY, Eliza Truel..................................................... Skiatook, OK entruel@gmail.com TREASURER, Ryleigh Morris..........................................Ash Grove, MO ryleighmorris04@gmail.com

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DIRECTOR, Mikayla Askey.......................................... Queen Creek, AZ mimaas2003@gmail.com DIRECTOR, Lily Mitchell................................................... Boscobel, WI springcreeks@icloud.com DIRECTOR, Jacey Smith......................................................Decatur, AR jacey.smith12@gmail.com DIRECTOR, Shane Kendall...............................................Magnolia, NC skendall3795@mail.sampsoncc.edu DIRECTOR, Ross Turner.....................................................Oologah, OK rossturnerroping@gmail.com DIRECTOR, Boone Begert..................................................... Allison, TX boonebegert23@gmail.com

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June 29-July 4, 2024 Tulsa, Oklahoma

BRINGING YOU OUR BEST March 21, 2024 on L365Auctions.com

We will be offering an elite group of individuals and genetic packages out of our most treasured donors.

AUTO SOLO 419E

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 75% Lim-Flex Riverstone Crown Royal X AUTO April 202A

AUTO GRETEL 234G

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 87% Purebred CELL Envision 7023E X CELL Miss Responder 6078D Full sib to AUTO Gabi 231G (pictured) and CELL History Maker 0256H

AUTO HARP 217H Het Polled • Homo Black • 50% Lim-Flex Silveiras Style 9303 X AUTO Fedora ET

CRCK BIG TIME 419J

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 87% Purebred TASF Crown Royal 960C X AUTO Solo 419 CE: 5 (90) BW: 3.5 (85) WW: 63 (35) YW: 98 (30) MK: 28 (25) CM: 2 (90) SC: 1.10 (10) DC: 8 (75) YG: -0.30 (95) CW: 28 (30) RE: 0.93 (75) MB: 0.03 (20) $M: 53 (30) 2022 Gold Medal MOE Limousin Bull Semen Packages on this exciting Purebred Sell.

We have gone to great depths to assemble some of the breed’s most sought after genetics. Be sure to check out this exciting offering.

BREAKING NEWS We are pleased to announce we have sold half interest in ELCX Elevate 684E to Rafter DP Farm & Ranch in Geary, Oklahoma. Thanks to the entire Rafter DP crew including manager Ivan Anderson. Elevate is the dam of the 2022 NWSS and NAILE Grand Champion Bull, ELCX High Time 065H; ELCX Highness 056H, the $17,500 high-selling lot in the 2021 Edwards Land & Cattle Co. Show Heifer Online Sale, and ELCX Harmony 062H, who sold for $30,000. We look forward to working with them and feel the sky is the limit for Elevate.

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We always welcome your call or visit to the farm. JIMMY & CATHY BYERS DAVID, BEVERLY, ALEAH & ABBI BYERS GRAY, TENNESSEE davidbyers772890@gmail.com (423) 963-2744 David (423) 817-1796 Jimmy

SALES & EVENTS JANUARY 2024 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2024 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MARCH 2024 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY 13 21 22 26 27 27 30

Hunt Limousin Ranch Heritage Online Bull Sale & Open House, L365Auctions.com Junior Limousin Show, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX Bullis Creek Ranch Generations Of Predictability Bull Sale, Wood Lake, NE Davis Ranches Meet Me At The Backdrop Online Sale, SC Online Sales ATAK Limousin New Year’s Resolution Sale, Avon, IL Level I MOE Limousin Show, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, TX Woodard Limousin In The Rockies Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

FEBRUARY 2 8 10 13 15 18 19 21 22 23 24 26

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Limousin Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD Rust Mountain View Ranch Ace In The Hole Bull Sale, Mercer, ND Treftz Limousin Where Muscle Still Matters Annual Production Sale, Wetonka, SD Venner Family Limousin Nine Plus 1 Online Sale, L365Auctions.com ROM’N Limousin Where Class Meats Carcass Online Bull Sale, L365Auctions.com Spring Creeks Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Fennimore, WI Davis Ranches Online Show Heifer Sale, SC Online Sales Vaughn Limousin Genetics For The Future Bull Sale, Napoleon, ND Symens Brothers Annual Muscle Up For Profit Sale, Amherst, SD Wieczorek Limousin Annual Bull Sale, Mt Vernon, SD Lonely Valley Limousin Keepin’ Kind Bull Sale, Creston, NE JYF Annual Production Sale, Flintoft, SK, Canada

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Linhart Limousin Business Done Right Bull Sale, Leon, IA Buck Ridge Cattle Co. Spring Production Sale, Seymour, MO Beckman Livestock Annual Bull Sale, Roberts, ID Straight’s Herd Sire Edition Online Sale, L365Auctions.com J6 Farms Annual Bull & Female Sale, Gibbon, NE Coyote Hills Ranch & Friends Annual Bull Sale, Chattanooga, OK Balamore Farm Bull & Female Sale, Great Village, NS, Canada Highland Stock Farms Annual Bull Sale, Bragg Creek, AB, Canada Reynolds Land and Cattle Annual Production Sale, Sanford, CO Davis Ranches Limousin/Lim-Flex Online Sale, SC Online Sales Double Down On Red Online Sale, L365Auctions.com T4 Livestock Inaugural Bull Sale, Sterling, CO Cross Creek Farm Online Sale, L365Auctions.com KOLT Cattle Co. Red Dirt Divas Sale, Marietta, OK Conley Cattle Spring Production Sale, Sulphur, OK Pembrook Cattle Co. Spring Production Sale, Fairview, OK Edwards Land & Cattle Co. Show Heifer Online Sale, L365Auctions.com

BCV Farms Inaugural Bull Sale, L365Auctions.com

Ochsner Limousin Annual Bull Sale, Kersey, CO

Minor Limousin Inaugural Online Sale Event, L365Auctions.com

MARCH

• JANUARY 2024

SALES & EVENTS APRIL 2024 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL 2

Coleman Limousin Ranch Annual Production Sale, Missoula, MT

Wulf Cattle Annual Opportunity Sale of 2024, DV Auctions & Superior Livestock

Rafter DP Farm & Ranch Inaugural Bull Sale, Enid, OK

Hager Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Karlsruhe, ND

Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin Annual Production Sale, Pukwana, SD

Lawrence Family Limousin West Texas Showcase Steer & Heifer Sale, SC Online Sales

Linhart Limousin Divas Online Show Heifer Sale, SC Online Sales

The Great American Pie Sale, Lebanon, MO

BUILT TOUGH Unpampered, Pratical Genetics Monday, January 22

GENERATIONS OF PREDICTABILITY LIMOUSIN • LIM-FLEX • RED ANGUS

Bull Sale

At the Ranch • 1:30pm CST

Wood Lake, NE • www.bulliscreek.com • 402-376-4465

HONEST CATTLE. HONEST PEOPLE. HONEST DEALINGS.

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Ronn

C.K. Sonny Booth

Cunningham

Auctioneer

PO Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355

(918) 533 5587

PO Box 146 • Rose, OK 74364 918/629-9382

Chisum Peterson

SEEDSTOCK SALES … OUR SPECIALTY

office 605.234.4214 mobile 605.730.4214

310 sorensen drive » po box 498 chamberlain, sd 57325 chisum@petersonlandauction.com petersonlandauction.com

Cody Lowderman Auctioneer

13400 N 1150th Rd. Macomb, IL 61455 (309) 313-2171

Breeding Quality Limousin Since 1970 William, Sarah, Riley, Peyton, Emmet & Maria Long 2251 Kingfisher Avenue • Afton, Iowa 50830 Phone: 641-782-3770 or 641-340-1676 Website: longandsonscattle.com • Facebook: Long and Sons Limousin Email: longandsonslimousin@gmail.com

Celebrate your accomplishments

from the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress

and 2024 National Western Stock Show in the Showcase Of Champions.

Call your sales rep to advertise. 70

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FIELD STAFF: NORTH REGION—Sarah Johnson 614/266-2646 • sarah@limousin365.com SOUTH REGION—DeRon Heldermon 405/850-5102 • deron@limousin365.com

ADVERTISERS INDEX Allied Genetic Resources............................................................... 35

Linhart Limousin............................................................................ 8

ATAK Limousin............................................................................ 72

Long & Sons Limousin................................................................. 70

BCV Farms................................................................................... 44

Lonley Valley Seedstock................................................................. 57

Begert Limousin.............................................................................. 7

Lowderman, Cody........................................................................ 70

Beus Cattle Co.............................................................................. 62

MC Marketing Management........................................................... 9

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo.................................................. 30

Minor Limousin............................................................................ 36

Booth, C.K. “Sonny”..................................................................... 70

Misty Morning Limousin.............................................................. 24

Buck Ridge Cattle Co.............................................................. 32-33

North American Limousin Foundation......................................... 43

Bullis Creek Ranch........................................................................ 69

North American Limousin Junior Association......................... 55, 65

Coleman Limousin Ranch............................................................... 5

P Bar S Ranch............................................................................. IFC

Coyote Hills Ranch....................................................................... 47

Peterson, Chisum.......................................................................... 70

Cross Creek Farm.......................................................................... 67

Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin............................................................ 46

Cunningham, Ronn...................................................................... 70

R&R Marketing............................................................................ 29

Davis Ranches................................................................................. 3

Rafter DP Farm & Ranch............................................................. 45

Dorran, Ryan................................................................................ 70

Reynolds Land and Cattle............................................................. 14

Edleman Ranch............................................................................. 38

Ridgeland Cattle Co...................................................................... 28

Edwards Land & Cattle Co.........................................................IBC

ROM’N Limousin ....................................................................... 34

Glendenning J Bar J........................................................................ 2

Running Creek Ranch Co............................................................. 25

Grassroots Genetics....................................................................... 23

Spring Creeks Cattle Co................................................................ 52

GV Limousin................................................................................ 16

Straight Limousin.......................................................................... 51

Hager Cattle Co............................................................................ 56

Symens Brothers............................................................................ 19

Hayhook Limousin....................................................................... 53

T4 Livestock................................................................................. 39

Heartland Limousin Association................................................... 59

Thomas & Son Farms.................................................................... 31

Hunt Limousin Ranch.................................................................. 61

Trails End Cattle........................................................................... 37

J&J Cattle Co............................................................................... 15

Treftz Limousin............................................................................. 13

KLS Farms.................................................................................... 21

Vaughn Farms Limousin............................................................... 60

Lawrence Family Limousin........................................................ OBC

Venner Family Limousin............................................................... 54

Lenape Limousin...................................................................... 40-41

Wieczorek Limousin..................................................................... 17

Leonard Limousin......................................................................... 11

Wilder Family Limousin............................................................... 15

Limousin365........................................................................... 49, 63

Wulf Cattle..................................................................................... 1

• JANUARY 2024

SELLING 40 ELITE LOTS Bred Females • Bulls Open Show Heifers Genetic Opportunities

New Year’s Resolution Sale JANUARY 27, 2024

LAST CHANCE SEMEN SYNDICATE

AUTO CHAPERALL 406C Homo Polled • Homo Black • 37% Lim-Flex S A V Brand Name 9115 x AUTO Rebeca 292S Genetics and Progeny Sell

CELL JAZZY 1572J Homo Black • Dbl Polled • 50% Lim-Flex SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 x Riverstone Charmed Genetics On Offer

FWLY LHC CAPITAL ET Homo Black • Homo Polled • 62% Lim-Flex MAGS Cable x CLLL Crystal 334W CE: 14 BW: 2.4 WW: 74 YW: 118 MK: 28 SC: 1.20 DC:12 RE: 0.77 MB: 0.24 $MI: 63 Contact any member of the sale team for more information and to get put on the list.

10:30 AM — Cattle Available For Viewing 5:30 PM — Meal & Social Hour

CONSULTANT:

Ronn Cunningham • 918-629-9382

Kiley McKinna • 402-350-3447 Wiley Fanta • 320-287-0751 mcmarketingsales@aol.com www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

6:30 PM — Sale Time Near The Farm • Avon, IL AUCTIONEER:

ATAK KARMA 202K Het Black • Homo Polled • 43% Lim-Flex LVLS Full Duty 2201F x CELL 7215E She Sells

SALE MANAGEMENT:

Bill Helton • 256-962-0256

Andy & Tammy Schmalshof • Adam, Jonelle, Peyton, Carrina & Dixon Schmalshof • Karen, Griffin & Drake Reese 436 140th St. • Avon, IL 61415 • Andy, cell: 309/333-0029 • Adam, cell: 309/333-3044 • adam.atak@gmail.com

ATAK Limousin

2023 NAILE Open Limousin Show Premier Breeder

2023 NAILE Division IV Champion & Grand Champion Female, Congratulations Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, OK

2023 North Carolina Supreme Champion Female, 2023 NAILE Division V Reserve Champion , Congratulations Shane Kendall, Magnolia, NC

BRANDING & MARKETING ...

2023 NAILE Division III Champion Open Show, daughter of ELCX Kings Landing. Congratulations D’Lelah Laber, Hillsboro, OH

Dexter and Nicholas Edwards Dexter, 910.385.6192 | Nicholas, cell: 910.290.1424 NicholasELC@hotmail.com | 314 Willard Edwards Road, Beulaville, NC 28518

Randall O. Ratliff, 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com | www.RRMktg.com

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE ~ 09.14.2024 ~ Beulaville, NC

Fe at u r i n g El i t e H e r d B u l l s

MARCH 9, 2024 Chattanooga, OK

We will be selling this year’s featured pens along with 40 Fall Yearling Bulls and 10 Spring Yearling Bulls. Many are homozygous polled and/or homozygous black with complete performance, ultrasound and genomically-enhanced EPDs.

Pl a n to at t end t h is rep u ta ble s a le t h at w ill fe at ure 90 LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS 75 FALL YEARLINGS • 15 SPRING YEARLINGS MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR:

Coyote Hills Annual Female Sale

Saturday, May 4, 2024

We look forward to seeing everyone at Cattlemen’s Congress and National Western Stock Show. We welcome all inquiries on cattle selling this spring. Call anytime.

Chattanooga, OK

We will be selling several production females along with our TOP SHOW HEIFER prospects that are eligible for the 2024 Junior Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Bruce, Paula & Lee Roy Lawrence • Jonny, Amber & Colt Parkinson P.O. Box 299 • Anton, TX 79313 • 806/997-5381 • Bruce: 806/790-2535 Amber: 806/773-6043 • Lee Roy: 806/778-0548 • email: bll1@speednet.com • www.lawrencefamilylimousin.com