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Photo by Nicki Cable Taken at Christensen Cattle Co, Fullerton, NE
1 Inside this issue Advertising Index ............................50 Angus Youth Scholarships ........30-31
Business Card Ads ....................44-46 From Our Mailbox ..........................24
Junior Viewpoint..............................10 National Junior Angus Show Info ....10
NE Angus Ass. Events ......................5 NE Angus News Ad Costs ................5 NE Angus Obituary..........................24 NE Angus Princess Spotlight ..........18
NE Angus Queen Spotlight ............16
50 years. A monumental milestone for the Angus breed. 150 years ago, Angus cattle first arrived in the United States. According to the American Angus Association, George Grant settled in Victoria, Kansas, in 1873 with four Angus bulls from Scotland. For Nebraska, it wasn’t long after that Angus started making its mark. In 1900, Eugene B. Laflin purchased his first Angus cattle for his family’s operation and today the operation remains as one of the oldest continuous Angus herds in the United States. Eugene was one of the first breeders of registered Angus cattle in Nebraska and his early dedication to turn the west “black” set the stage for generations committed to the Angus breed. Today this Angus legacy is continued in Olsburg, Kansas, and Crab Orchard, Nebraska. To start the 150th year celebration, the Angus Foundation held a celebration on January 6th in Oklahoma City during the Cattlemen’s Congress. During this celebration nearly $20,000 was raised to support the Foundation’s mission. A solid foundation for the Angus breed has been proven and continues to grow. The Nebraska Angus Association is proud to have our state be a part of this monumental milestone and we are excited to help celebrate through educational and promotional programs. Please check us out during our upcoming annual events and watch our Facebook page and website for giveaways and more information of the 150th year celebration! 150 years later, the Angus breed continues to be the leader in all cattle production, and it is because of you, the committed Angus registered and commercial producers. The Nebraska Angus Association is here to help promote your operation, provide education of the Angus breed, and represent our beef state. We greatly appreciate all the support so far this year and thank our members for continuing with us!
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Production sales and calving has been well under way for several of our members. If you would like to see a listing of the sales for March and April, please refer to page 43. If you do not see your sale listed, please reach out to the office as soon as possible! I strive to provide the most accurate information for our producers and mistakes do happen, so please let me know if there are any issues.
NE Heifer Raffle ..............................50
I hope you all have a great rest of your spring and hope to see you at our upcoming Nebraska Angus Association events!
NE Auxiliary Speaks..........................8 Nebraska Champions......................22 NE Junior Angus Show Info ............11
President Speaks ..............................6
Sale Calendar ................................43
Sale Reports ..............................40-41 4 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
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President Speaks By: Joe Epperly, NAA President
Nebraska Angus Association President Joe Epperly, Albion 303/884-3900
Fellow Angus Enthusiasts,
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hope you’re all losing some snow by the time you are reading this, and the ground has hardened up. Since we have around 400 cows due around that time, my prediction is mud…which for once I’ll be thankful for. This drought has been challenging but good times are on the horizon for the industry. This spring, I would encourage you all to try to get out and support the production sales happening statewide. There’s a handy list that was mailed out in December and it’s also available on our website. Whether you plan to buy cattle or not, adding to the crowd is always helpful and appreciated by those hosting the day. There are few things worse for a sale host than to look out at empty bleachers or to pack up a bunch of leftover food at the end of the day. The energy of a crowd can make or break their day. You never know what deals you might find or what you might learn for your breeding program or for your own sale by attending. Regarding attendance, the state of Nebraska was well represented at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Krebs Ranch exhibited Champion Carload as well as the Champion Pen of Three bulls. Several NE Angus lots highlighted the Foundation Female and the Females on the Front Range sales. My congratulations to all. In short, the Yards at the NWSS are back and open for business. As someone for whom the first trip to the Yards was like a trip to the Grand Canyon, it’s great to have them back. The facility is one of the most unique and technologically advanced show and sale arenas in the country. The staff are exhibitor
joe@wagonhammer.com
Vice President Brian Stoller, Palisade 308/737-6213
bearmtnangus@msn.com
friendly, and I highly recommend a trip to Denver in 2024. As I write this I’m also working on footnotes and the sale letter for our catalog. Every year as I work on it, I wonder how many people will read them. Every animal that we offer has a story and I find that to be part of the fun of raising seedstock but I might be the only one. That leads me to the question, Do you as breeders and buyers like to read the footnotes? Are they relevant to your decision or should we just stick to the black and white information? I guess I’ll just keep on writing and hope that they’ll be read. If you’d like to drop me a line or give me a call to discuss, I’d be interested in hearing your opinions. Finally, I ask that you keep Clint and Suzy Hebbert of E D Angus in your prayers. Clint has been fighting a battle with cancer for several years and has decided to stop further treatment. Suzy served this association for over 10 years and has meant a lot to our organization along with Clint. May God bless them both and bless you all. Sincerely, Joe Epperly NAA President (308) 884-3900 joe@wagonhammer.com
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: : Margo Lehn, Secretary/Manager
402/760-0386 or info@nebraskaangus.com
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Secretary/Manager Margo Lehn, Long Pine 402/760-0386 info@nebraskaangus.org
Past President Jeff Ruggles, McCook 308/340-8831
ruggles_jeff@yahoo.com
Commercial Director (Term Expires 12/23)
Matt Lowery, Burwell 308/750-6119
wrldchamp08@gmail.com
West Director (Term Expires 12/23)
Adam Sellman, Crawford 308/430-3742 ajsellman@bbc.net
North Director (Term Expires 12/24)
Adam Sawyer, Bassett 402/760-2623 abcattle@gmail.com
Central Director (Term Expires 12/23)
Jason Jagels, Brewster 402/364-3191 jasonjagels@gmail.com
South Director (Term Expires 12/22)
Grant Jones, Haigler 308/883-0565
gdjones1020@gmail.com
Northeast Director (Term Expires 12/23)
Eric Frese, Columbus 402/276-4086 freseangus@gmail.com
Southeast Director (Term Expires 12/24)
Mike Bredemeier, Stella 402/883-7113 breddiescrew@sentco.net
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NE Auxilary President Speaks By: Laurie Dethlefs, NE Angus Aux President
Greetings Angus Family,
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ay this letter find you nearly done with a successful calving season and if you held a sale, Congratulations! SAVE THE DATE! The next auxiliary meeting will be March 12th at 1:30PM (CT) on Zoom. We hope that this will allow you to join us from your surroundings—home or barn! Please watch the web for postings of login information for this Zoom meeting. We are also planning summer and fall in person meetings and will hold our annual meeting in December. YOU ALL ARE INVITED! There will be several activities throughout the year for the auxiliary. Feel free to join us! Plans are in the works to attend the junior shows and we would like to remind everyone that junior Nationals are in Grand Island this year hosted by the National Junior Angus Association. Mark your calendars for the American Angus Auxiliary meeting on July 5th. Our other activities for the year will be State Fair, Husker Harvest Days, and the Angus Tour. SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT! Scholarship applications are posted for the Nebraska Angus Association and American
Association. Please check out the Nebraska Angus Association website for applications, qualifications, and deadlines. The Nebraska Angus Auxiliary is honored to be able to provide additional dollars to the Nebraska scholarship program. We look forward to helping out the youth in our association and hope to continue in the future! JOIN US! We would love to welcome you as a new member of our organization! We need your talents, insight, and fellowship. We are looking forward to a future with you sharing our passion, Angus cattle! Hope everyone has abundant rainfall, healthy animals, and a happy family! Best regards, Laurie Dethlefs • (308) 530-4391 Neb Angus Auxiliary President dethlefsangusranch@gmail.com
Nebraska Angus Auxiliary Membership Form
The purpose of this Auxiliary shall be to have persons interested in the welfare of the Angus breed meet together for educational, promotional, social and other functions of this organization. This Auxiliary will follow the guidelines of the American Angus Auxiliary in the promotion and support of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association. It shall be a non-profit organization.
Dues: Please check the type of membership you desire. State Membership: _______ NE Angus Auxiliary Annual Membership $10.00 per year _______NEAngusAuxiliaryLifetimeMembership $100.00forlifetime National Membership**: American Angus Auxiliary Annual Membership $10 per year American Angus Auxiliary Lifetime Membership $100 **Please visit www.angusauxiliary.com for the membership application Activities: Please check the standing committees of your interest _______ Awards & Scholarship _______ Ways & Means- Fundraising Committee _______ Public Relations/Promotion- Education and Newsletter _______ Queen Committee Today’s date________________ Name:______________________________________ Farm or Ranch Name:____________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________State:_________Zip Code:__________ Phone:_____________________Email:______________________________________
Please return this form to NE Auxiliary Secretary: Kellie Hollman- 26230 SW 72nd ST, Hallam, NE 68368
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Nebraska Angus Auxillary 2023 State President Laurie Dethlefs 514 Milan Ave, Ravenna NE 68869
308/530-4391
dethlefsangusranch@gmail.com
2023 State Vice President Michelle Nelson 45403 E Highway 92, Ansley NE 68814
308/212-0166
nbscc@hotmail.com
2023 State Secretary Kellie Hollman
26230 SW 72nd St., Hallam NE 68368
402/418-0048
khollmanangus@gmail.com
2023 State Treasurer Lynnette Nelson
11402 W. Fletcher Ave., Lincoln NE 68524
402/450-5478
lnelson@pinnbank.com
2023 State Advisor Heather Smith
PO Box 202, Stromsburg NE 68666
402/416-2127
sccattle72@gmail.com
Junior Viewpoint By: Tavin Uden, NJAA President
Nebraska Junior Angus Association 2022-2023 Officers & Directors
President Tavin Uden Franklin, NE • 308/470-0562 1st Vice President Tucker Stagemeyer Page, NE • 402/338-5562 2nd Vice President Addison Cotton York, NE • 402/366-2498
Secretary/Treasurer Kacey Dethlefs Ravenna, NE • 308/520-8074 Communications Director Wyatt Smith Osceola, NE • 402/764-0836
Communications Director Daniel Young Scottsbluff, NE • 308/360-0231 Membership Director Kasey Meyer Blue Hill, NE • 402/519-0566
Membership Director JessaLynn Hudson Belvidere, NE • 402/200-8530
Advisors: Bill & Gina Hudson 1786 Rd 6400 • Belvidere, NE 68315 402/ 469-3157 Jeff Meredith & Kim Cotton 1224 Duke Drive • York, NE 68647 308 / 778-6952 Brent & Carla Stagemeyer 50549 866 Rd • Page, NE 687662 402 / 338-5562
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Hello Angus Friends & Family!
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'm sure you all have been keeping busy this winter with the freezing cold and snow. The juniors have kept busy also and the months ahead of us are going to be just as busy. We will start off our summer with our state show on June 2-4 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Early entries along with the ownership deadline are set for May 15th. Also, Phenotype and Genotype (PGS) entries need to be received by the 15 of May, as we will not be accepting late PGS entries. There have also been some changes made to the PGS show. To enter the PGS, all animals must be genomic tested (either Angus GS™ or HD50K for Angus) with a DNA sample on file with Angus Genetics Incorporated (AGI), by the ownership deadline for both the NeJAS and NJAS. The 2023 National Junior Angus Show will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska from July 1st through the 8th. Early entries and ownership deadlines are set for May 15. To stay up to date, please visit either our NeJAA Facebook page or the NeJAA website, which can be found on the Nebraska Angus Association website. We hope to see many of you at our different events throughout the year. Your NeJAA President, Tavin Uden tavin.uden@fpsflyers.org (308) 470-0562
Mark Your Calendars
NATIONAL JUNIOR ANGUS SHOW N ATIONALS : J ULY 1 ST-8 TH IN G RAND I SLAND N ATIONAL N OTES
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON NJAA WEBSITE THE OWNERSHIP DEADLINE IS BASED ON THE PROCESS DATE OWNERSHIP DEADLINE FOR NJAS IS M AY 15
2023 Nebraska Jr. Angus Show June 2-4, 2023 Fairgrounds – Broken Bow, Nebraska May begin arriving anytime on Friday, June 3, 2021 Cattle Check-in: Saturday from 9-noon (cattle must be on the grounds and checked in by noon) National Team Contests Saturday afternoon (fitting, sales, quiz bowl) Junior Meeting Saturday Afternoon Family Picnic on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Show Begins Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Early Entries & Early Entry Fees due May 20, 2023 The Nebraska Junior Angus Show is a “No Fit” show defined as exhibitors may NOT use glue, adhesive, foam, coloring or paint products. Oils and “Kleen Sheen” type products are allowed. No stomach pumping or artificial fillers allowed. A.ELIGIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS AND ENTRIES 1. Exhibitors must be members of the NeJAA and must be between the ages of 8-21 as of January 1 of the current year. Junior membership shall be issued only to an individual and shall expire upon attainment of age 21. Participation is acceptable through the calendar year of the individual’s 21st birthday. 2. Animals must be registered in the name of the exhibitor. 3. Eligibility of entries will be determined by age and the National Junior Angus Association show classification. 4. Exhibitors in the bred-and-owned categories must be the breeder and first and continuous owner of the animal entered. 5. Exhibitors may show up to six entries in the owned heifer category and up to four entries in the steer category. They may also show as many bred-and-owned bulls, bred-and-owned heifers, and cow-calf pairs as they wish. 6. Must present original certificate or electronic registration at check-in. All tattoos must be legible. 7. The show will be blow and go. 8. The ownership deadline for the State Angus Show shall coincide with the National Junior Angus Show, May 15th, 2023. B. CLASSES 1.The classes will be the same as recommended by the National Junior Angus Association. There will be classes for bred-and-owned heifers, bred-and owned bulls, owned heifers, phenotype/genotype heifers, registered steers, cow/calf pairs, and predominantly black hided crossbred steers and heifers. There must be at least 5 or more head to have a separate bred and owned division. 2.There will be an additional class for best pair of heifers. Both heifers must be shown by the same exhibitor on show day to qualify as a pair. 3.There will be a Supreme Champion selected from the Champion owned heifer, bred-and-owned heifer, cow-calf pair, and bull. C. SHOWMANSHIP 1.Showmanship classes will be divided according to age as of January 1 of the current year following the National Junior Angus Association’s age divisions for contests. The Junior Division: 13 and under, Intermediate Division: 14-17, and Senior Division: 18-21. To be eligible for showmanship contests, partic ipants must be exhibiting an animal at the show. Unless otherwise stated, National Junior Angus Show rules apply. PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL SHOWMANSHIP CLASS: Two contestants will be selected to represent Nebraska at the National Junior Angus Show from a specified NJAS showmanship class at the State Junior Show. To represent Nebraska at the National Showmanship contest, the exhibitor must be a Junior or Life Member of the Nebraska and American Angus Association, an active member of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association. All fees must be paid before entering the contest. Contestants by entering agree to abide by the NeJAA and NJAA rules. Contestant’s birth date must be from Jan 1, 2001 through Dec 31, 2007. •Active Member being defined as having participated in state, regional, or national Angus shows/activities in one of the past two years, current year excluded. Mail Entry Form and Payment to: Nebraska Jr. Angus Association • Kacey Dethlefs, Sec/Treasurer • 514 Milan Ave • Ravenna, NE 68869 Other Contact Information: Tavin Uden, President • 308-470-0562 Advisors: Jeff Meradith: (402) 362-2471 • Kim Hirschfeld-Cotton: (308) 778-6952 • Bill and Gina Hudson: (402) 469-3157 Brent and Carla Stagemeyer: (402) 340 1530
The entire entry form can be found at:
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Nebraska Angus Queen Spotlight N EBRASKA A NGUS Q UEEN Kacey Dethlefs The Nebraska Angus Association would like to introduce to you our 2023 Miss Nebraska Angus Queen, Kacey Dethelfs. Kacey was born in North Platte, Nebraska, and spent the majority of her childhood there until her family moved back to Ravenna, Nebraska in 2016 for her to attend high school and help on the Dethlefs Angus Ranch. She is the daughter of Craig and Laurie Dethelfs and has two older sisters, Aliesha Meusch who is married to Brad with daughter Etta, and Emily Johnson who is married to Ben. When asked what made her decide to try and become the next Nebraska Angus Queen she replied with “I became interested in being the Nebraska Angus Queen when I saw all the connections and networking it provides for the Nebraska Angus Association and for my personal gains”. Kacey’s path in the Angus business started when she was really little and got her first heifer to start her herd. From there, she is following in her family’s legacy of raising and showing Angus cattle. Kacey has been a part of the Nebraska and national Angus Associations ever since she was able to by attending shows and competing in contests. She has also been an active member in 4H and FFA. Aside from cattle, Kacey was a member of the Ravenna cross country and track team where she had great success. Currently, Kacey is a member of Block and Bridle, the Nebraska Industry Beef Scholars 16 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
program, and Engler at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. When asked what has been her favorite part of being Queen so far, Kacey re-
can make with the juniors and other Angus producers. Another favorite part has been planning the year with all the shows and sales I will be attending”. She also commented her advice to any girl looking to be the next Nebraska Angus Queen “My advice would be to just do it. You never know the difference and the impacts you can make until you make them. Jump in, trust God, and don’t look back”. Kacey’s biggest goals to stay involved in the Angus industry include growing her herd and networking with Angus breeders and establishing a relationship with them to further promote Angus in the industry. Kacey currently is a sophomore attending the University of NebraskaLincoln studying Animal Science with minors in Engler and the Nebraska Beef Scholars. After graduation she plans to help her dad continue the legacy of the Dethlefs Angus Ranch and work in reproduction in the beef industry.
sponded with “My favorite part so far has been being crowned and having all these people who I’ve never really talked to before congratulate me. It was a glimpse of the connections I
If you would like to meet Kacey or have her attend your upcoming production sales, annual events, or just invite her to your place to visit please contact the Nebraska Angus Association office!
Nebraska Angus Princess Spotlight N EBRASKA A NGUS P RINCESS Brianna Brown
For the first time in history the Nebraska Angus Association we would like to introduce to you our Miss Nebraska Angus Princess, Brianna Brown. Brianna resides near Pleasanton, Nebraska on the Schulte family farm. The Schulte family have been farming in the area for over 100 years. She loves living on the farm near her grandparents Robert and Darleen Schulte. Brianna currently is a 7th grader and is the daughter of Tony and Lisa Brown (Schulte) and is the oldest of four siblings, Eva (10), Jazmine (8) and Markus (6). Brianna was first introduced to the Angus breed and Angus family by her uncle Jeremy Schulte. She loved spending her weekends and summers checking the cattle in the pastures with her uncle Jeremy. Brianna joked that her mom would bribe her with the reward of getting to go check cattle if she got her chores done. By spending time with her uncle Jeremy, she learned a lot about the Angus breed. She stated “He has taught me about the importance of quality genetics as he would AI within our herd and I learned what signs to look for when it was calving time”. Riding through the fields checking on the new calves was always fun to Brianna and she thoroughly enjoyed watching her cousins Mathias and Braden show cattle growing up. “I loved going to shows and spending time with their family. As I grew older, I started taking bucket calves as a clover kid in 4H and worked my way up to showing everything from steers to heifers and even bulls. I can’t imagine my life without cattle”. Brianna has been a part of several activities so far. One activity she has taken part in her whole life has been attending her church. She enjoys playing piano and percussion instruments and has been involved in 4-H, FFA, and of course showing cattle. She also plays on a competitive traveling soccer and basketball team. When asked what made her decide to try and become the first Nebraska Angus Princess she replied with “As I attended the different cattle shows I would see the Angus queens helping in the ring and promoting the love of Angus cattle. I always knew that I would one day hope to become an 18 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
Angus queen so that I could share my love of Angus with others. When the announcement came that they would be adding an Angus Princess I knew this was something that I wanted to be a part of. It was my chance to help promote and share my love of Angus at an early age
with more people”. So far as the princess Brianna has been able to help at the Nebraska Junior Angus Winter Show and plan for this year’s events. When asked what her favorite part of being princess has been she said “So far, my favorite part has been helping young kids show
during the pee wee showmanship at the winter show. I look forward to more opportunities this year as we celebrate 150 years of Angus to teach students and the communities about the importance of the Angus breed and the cattle industry.” She also commented her advice to any girl looking to be the next Nebraska Angus Princess “My advice is to be confident. Surround yourself with people who build you up. My aunt Stacy is another person who is always helping me to be more confident in myself. The support of others is so important. It takes a team not only on show days but on the days in between. I would also tell you to learn as much as you can about the breed so that you can share with others why Angus is the business breed”. The Angus breed as you can see is a huge passion of Brianna’s and she has set goals for herself. Her biggest goal is to run for the NJAA board. She has set stepping stones for herself to reach that goal by becoming more involved in the Nebraska Junior Angus board and to learn ideas from others that have more experience. Her final comment for her future goals was “As Angus Princess I hope to make connections with others so that I can continue to learn more about how to represent the Angus breed. When I become old enough, I would like to run for the Angus Queen. My future plan is to attend college and study animal science. I one day hope to work in the cattle industry both as a producer and owner and as an animal nutritionist”. If you would like to meet Brianna or have her, try and attend your upcoming production sales, events, or just invite her to your place to visit please contact the Nebraska Angus Association office!
Nebraska Champions Grand Champion Carload of Bulls:
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb., won grand champion carload of bulls at the 2023 National Western Stock Show's Angus Pen and Carload Show, Jan. 15 in Denver, Colo. The 10 January 2022 bulls posted an average weight of 1,386 pounds and are sired by KR Quality 8525, Kraye Big Country 0179, KR Rally 9064, Crawford Guarantee 9137, Car Don Annuity 114, T/D Doe Ryan 049 and Tehama Patriarch F028. John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio; Steven Mohnen, White Lake, S.D.; and Andrew Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the one carload and 17 pens. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.
Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion - Division 2
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb., won grand champion pen of three bulls at the 2023 National West- KLM Sandy 2282 won reserve junior heifer calf champion - division 2 at the 2023 Cattlemen's ern Stock Show's Angus Pen and Carload Show. The January and February 2022 bulls posted Congress Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 4-7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. an average weight of 1,397 pounds and are sired by KR Rally 9064; Car Don Annuity 114 and Kasey Meyer, Blue Hill, Neb., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Next Level Images. Kraye Big Country 0179. The pen first won early calf champion. John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio; Steven Mohnen, White Lake, S.D.; and Andrew Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the one carload and 17 pens. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.
Tucker Stagemeyer earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Tucker Stagemeyer, Page, Neb., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Stagemeyer is the 18-year-old son of Brent and Carla Stagemeyer and attends O’Neill High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Nebraska Junior Angus Association, where he has served as director and vice president. He has participated in state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Stagemeyer participated in the team sales, livestock judging, quiz bowl, photography, public speaking and extemporaneous public speaking contests. In 2021 he served as a voting delegate. He was also a participant in the mentoring program in 2015 and 2016. Stagemeyer has consigned cattle to the Major League Sale. The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.- Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications 22 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
Our Angus Family Obituary & News
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onald Sabata “Ron” 81, of Lincoln passed away January 11, 2023. Born May 30, 1941, in David City, NE to Frank and Evangeline (Mazanec) Sabata.
From Our Mailbox Thank You Dear Nebraska Angus Heifer Raffle Scholarship Committee, Thank you for taking the time to choose which candidates were the most deserving of this scholarship. I know I would not be able to pursue the career I want without having received this scholarship. Thank you, Rachel Smith, Osceola
Ron served in the Nebraska Army National Guard for 20 years. He was a realtor for Caldwell Banker and raised registered black angus cattle. Ron was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, past president of Nebraska Realtor’s Association, served as director for National Realtor’s Association, and was very active in Nebraska Angus Cattle Association. Family members include his brother Val (Deanna) Sabata and nephew Brian (Sarah) Sabata; sister Marlene (Joe) Rerucha; niece and nephew Jennifer Siefkes and Mark Rerucha. Rosary took place at 6:30 p.m. Monday (1-16-23) at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (1-17-23) St. Joseph Catholic Church, 7900 Trendwood Drive. Burial was at Omaha National Cemetery on Wednesday (1-18-23) at 12:30 p.m. Memorials to donor’s choice. Roper & Sons of Lincoln were in charge of the arrangements. 24 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
Angus Youth Scholarships Nebraska Angus Association & Nebraska Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Application Due March 15, 2023 Send to
Margo Lehn PO Box 245, Long Pine, NE 69217 Please return by mail or email to: info@nebraskaangus.org (if sending by email please confirm it is received)
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he Nebraska Angus Association annually offers scholarships to Angus youth. In the past, $1,000 was awarded to winners at the Nebraska Junior Angus State Show. This year we are proud to announce that the Nebraska Angus Auxiliary will be partnering with this scholarship and we will now be offering $1,250 in scholarship money. The winners will be announced at the Nebraska Junior Angus State Show. Individuals who have been awarded this scholarship in past years may reapply but no more than $1000 will be awarded to any one individual. Applicants must be a Nebraska resident, current member of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association and current junior member of the American Angus Association or, if over 21, a former member of both organizations. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate who will be enrolling in a 2 or 4 year post high school educational program in the coming year. Applicant’s parents must be members of the Nebraska Angus Association.
Angus Foundation scholarship applications open now Youth can apply for Angus Foundation scholarships until May 1.
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cholarship applications are now available for college students involved with the Angus breed.
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The Angus Foundation awarded more than $318,000 in scholarships in 2022 alone. The Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate and trade school students each year to help Angus youth achieve their educational goals and offset the rising costs of tuition. Applications are due May 1. “The Angus Foundation’s scholarship program is one of the most prominent and consistent ways our donors support Angus youth,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Our scholarships pave the way for a bright future for our industry by ensuring young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.” New this year, the Angus Foundation undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications are available to National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members through their American Angus Association® login, similar to the National Junior Recognition Program Bronze and Silver award applications. The Foundation’s Certified Angus Beef®/National Junior Angus Association and commercial cattlemen scholarships will still be accessed at AngusFoundation.org and submitted through email. “Angus Foundation scholarships have provided incredible support as I have furthered my education,” said Marcie Harward, National Junior Angus Board Foundation director and past scholarship recipient. “I'm grateful for my involvement in the Angus breed and its investment in the success of juniors like me.” Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.2 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships. For more information about the Angus Foundation and its scholarship program, visit AngusFoundation.org. Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Applicants for undergraduate and graduate scholarships must have, at one time, been a member of the NJAA and currently be an active junior, regular or life member of the
American Angus Association®. The following documents are required to be considered for a 2023 undergraduate or graduate scholarship: the 2023 scholarship application; three letters of recommendation; a copy of current high school/college/university transcript; and the applicant’s Association member code. Access to Application: AAA login (www.angusonline.org/Account/Login), “Programs” tab Submission: Through AAA login Deadline: May 1, 2023 Certified Angus Beef®/National Junior Angus Association Scholarship Since 1990, the NJAA has teamed up with Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) to help Angus youth pursue their higher education goals. The selected applicant will receive a $1,500 scholarship. A separate application from the Angus Foundation scholarship application is required for the CAB/NJAA scholarship. Access to Application: Download application at AngusFoundation.com Submission: Email to scholarships@angus.org Deadline: May 1, 2023
Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship The Angus Foundation will award four $1,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who use Angus genetics in a commercial cattle operation’s breeding program or whose parents use Angus genetics. Emphasis will be placed on applicants’ knowledge of the cattle industry and perspective of the Angus breed. The applicant or their parent/guardian must have transferred or been transferred an Angus registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2020) and must be considered commercial and not seedstock in their operation. The scholarship applies to any field of study. Access to Application: Download application at AngusFoundation.com Submission: Email to scholarships@angus.org Deadline: May 1, 2023 — Written by Peyton Schmitt,
2023 Auxiliary Scholarships Available for Junior Angus Members
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he American Angus Auxiliary scholarships are presented annually. The total amount awarded will vary. Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded. The exact amount of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth place awards given to both male and female qualified applicants will be determined by May 1, 2023. Scholarships may be defined as financial grants for which no equivalent work is required. Each state is entitled to submit one girl and one boy application for the national scholarships. The two applications must be submitted by the state or regional scholarship chairperson to the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chairperson. If your state does not have an Auxiliary State/Regional Scholarship Chair, a designated representative from the State/Regional Angus Association, or the State Junior Angus Advisors should submit the completed application. Please con-
tact the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship Chair with questions. All scholarship applicants are encouraged to attend the National Junior Angus Show in early July. The scholarship application is the basis from which the candidates are chosen to compete for Miss American Angus. Each young lady submitting a scholarship application will be required to complete a form declaring her intent to compete/not compete for Miss American Angus if given the opportunity. The five highest placing ladies choosing to compete for Miss American Angus will be announced at the National Junior Show. These ladies will be required to attend the Miss American Angus contest held in November at the Angus Convention. The intent form and additional information on the role and requirements of Miss American Angus will be mailed to each female applicant AFTER her scholarship application is received. (Please note: choosing not to compete for Miss American Angus does not affect scholarship eligibility.) The application for the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarships is avail-
able online. Interested Junior Angus members may download the application, access directions and general information here. (See below). The post-mark for applications from the state contact is May 1. Additional questions about the American Angus Auxiliary scholarships can be directed to: Karla Knapp, Scholarship Chair 22439 265th Street Bloomfield, IA 52537 Phone: (641) 777-9887 Email: knappangus@gmail.com The American Angus Auxiliary consists of individuals interested in the welfare of the Angus breed. Its members work to provide educational activities for junior Angus members, such as scholarship programs, awards, and competitions. To learn more about the American Angus Auxiliary, see what we do or see us in action.
Sale Reports TK Angus Herd City: Valentine, NE US Sale Date: 12/05/2022 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross Average 157 Yrlg.Bulls $1,128,987.00 $7,191.00 157 Total Registered Bulls $1,128,987.00 $7,191.00 149 Bred Cows $602,705.00 $4,045.00 149 Total Registered Females $602,705.00 $4,045.00 176 Commercial Bred Heifers (head) $335,280.00 $1,905.00 306 Reported Sale Total $1,731,692.00 $5,659.00 Top Bull Lot 2 - T K Goalkeeper J246 - $25,000.00 Buyer: Mason Angus - Anselmo, NE Sire Name: Baldridge SR Goalkeeper Lot 3 - T K Linebacker J233 - $18,000.00 Buyer: Lyndon Smith - , NE Sire Name: T K Linebacker F672 Lot 147 - T K Undisputed J105 - $13,500.00 Buyer: LBS Angus - , ND Sire Name: Freys Undisputed
Top Bred Cow
Lot 200 - T K Miss Katee H951 - $19,000.00 Buyer: Arrowsmith Red Angus - , NE Sire Name: T K Steamboat D307 Lot 249 - T K Tesa J60 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Mike Jones - , KY Sire Name: S A V Downpour 8794 Lot 202 - T K Edella C615 - $13,000.00 Buyer: Arrowsmith Red Angus - , NE Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439
Carl Dethlefs & Sons Bull Sale Herd City: Rockville, NE US Sale Date: 01/14/2023 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 97 Older Bulls $631,250.00 97 Total Registered Bulls $631,250.00 97 Reported Sale Total $631,250.00 Top Bull
Average $6,507.00 $6,507.00 $6,507.00
Lot 48 - Loup Valley Eastbound 1282 $10,500.00 Buyer: A Bar Farms - Ericson, NE Sire Name: Montana Eastbound 7256 Lot 18 - Loup Valley Coalition 1171 $10,000.00 Buyer: Ken Thomas - Velva, SD Lot 19 - Loup Valley Eastbound 1365 $9,500.00 Buyer: Arrow C Ranch - Ravenna, NE Sire Name: Montana Eastbound 7256 Lot 55 - Loup Valley Sensation 1242 $9,500.00 Buyer: Kyle Sybrant - Bassett, NE Sire Name: Herbster Reaction 7115
Hunt Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Milburn, NE US Sale Date: 01/23/2023 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 51 Older Bulls $248,500.00 15 Yrlg.Bulls $74,250.00 66 Total Registered Bulls $322,750.00 66 Reported Sale Total $322,750.00 Top Bull
Average $4,872.00 $4,950.00 $4,890.00 $4,890.00
Lot 1 - HUNT Resilient 9200 - 2/3 - $10,500.00 Buyer: Christen Cattle Co. - , NE Sire Name: Sitz Resilient 10208 Lot 26 - HUNT Pay Dirt 9168 - 2/3 - $8,500.00 Buyer: Lee Rosentreader - , NE Sire Name: J D Pay Dirt 546 Lot 65 - HUNT Ace 8008 - 2/3 - $8,000.00 Buyer: Thompson Land and Cattle - , NE Sire Name: 4M Ace 709 Seller: Hunt Ranch Bull Sale Milburn NE
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Marcy Livestock Bull Sale Herd City: Gordon, NE US Sale Date: 01/26/2023 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 25 Older Bulls $149,500.00 84 Yrlg.Bulls $499,716.00 109 Total Registered Bulls $649,216.00 18 Bred Heifers $52,758.00 12 Bred Cows $26,352.00 30 Total Registered Females $79,110.00 139 Reported Sale Total $728,326.00 Top Bull
Average $5,980.00 $5,949.00 $5,956.00 $2,931.00 $2,196.00 $2,637.00 $5,239.00
Lot 32 - Marcys Scale Crusher 221 $35,000.00 Buyer: Green Mountain Angus Ranch Ryegate, MT Bobcat Angus - Galata, MT Sire Name: Marcys Scale Crusher Lot 97 - Marcys Renovation 2113 - $12,500.00 Buyer: Jim Fox - , NE Sire Name: S A V Renovation 6822 Lot 1 - Marcys Coalition 14 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Littau Angus - Winner, SD Sire Name: U-2 Coalition 206C
Top Bred Heifer
Lot 122 - Marcys Erica 150 - $4,750.00 Buyer: Talkington Angus Ranch - Bellfield, ND Sire Name: U-2 Coalition 206C
Ruggles Angus Bull Sale Herd City: McCook, NE US Sale Date: 01/27/2023 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 15 Older Bulls $101,250.00 103 Yrlg.Bulls $603,786.00 118 Total Registered Bulls $705,036.00 23 Open Heifers $60,950.00 23 Total Registered Females $60,950.00 141 Reported Sale Total $765,986.00 Top Bull
Average $6,750.00 $5,862.00 $5,974.00 $2,650.00 $2,650.00 $5,432.00
Lot 2 - Ruggles Growth Fund 2604 -$14,000.00 Buyer: Edis Cattle - Mullen, NE, US Sire Name: Deer Valley Growth Fund Lot 34 - Ruggles Charisma 2552 - $13,000.00 Buyer: Jim Lee Ranch - Valentine, NE, US Sire Name: Ruggles Charisma 0643 Lot 31 - Ruggles Charisma 2500 - $11,500.00 Buyer: Krab Inc. - Paxton, NE, US Sire Name: Ruggles Charisma 0643
Top Open Heifer
Lot 132 - Ruggles Susan 2611 - $4,100.00 Buyer: Dave Johnson - Cambridge, NE, US Sire Name: Ruggles Charisma 0643
McConnell Angus Bull & Female Sale Herd City: Dix, NE US Sale Date: 01/27/2023 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross Average 173 Total Registered Bulls $1,234,528.00 $7,136.00 173 Reported Sale Total $1,234,528.00 $7,136.00 Top Bull Lot 11 - McConnell Finalist 1204 - $39,000.00 Buyer: Beaman Angus - , CO, US Sire Name: JD Finalist 9010 Lot 1 - McConnell Rancho 1114 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Johnson Mesa Angus - , NM, US Sire Name: V A R Revelation 6299 Lot 5 - McConnell Crusher 1403 - $17,000.00 Buyer: Micheli Ranch - , WY, US Sire Name: Marcys Scale Crusher
Top Open Heifer
Lot 200 - MA Blackbird 245 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE, US Sire Name: McConnell Altitude 672
Lot 208 - MA Blackbird 2922 - $8,000.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE, US Sire Name: Marcys Scale Crusher
Baldridge Performance Angus Bull Sale Herd City: North Platte, NE US Sale Date: 01/28/2023 Auctioneer: Al Conover, Wes Tiemann, Matt Lowery API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross Average 193 Older Bulls $1,733,500.00 $8,981.00 170 Yrlg.Bulls $1,485,750.00 $8,739.00 363 Total Registered Bulls $3,219,250. 00 $8,868.00 363 Reported Sale Total $3,219,250.00 $8,868.00 Top Bull
Lot 124 - Baldridge Kimball K041 -$100,000.00 Buyer: Stone Pointe Cattle - , NE, US Huwa Cattle Co - Roggen, CO, US Amdahl Angus - Rapid City, SD, US Edgar Brothers - Rockham, SD, US Sire Name: Mill Brae Identified 4031 Lot 227 - Baldridge Jacked - $45,000.00 Buyer: Orville Skogen - Fort Shaw, MT, US Sire Name: G A R Wichita Lot 218 - Baldridge Kinsman K992 -$35,000.00 Buyer: Grimmius Cattle Company Hanford, CA, US Sire Name: Ferguson Trailblazer 239E
Bear Mtn. Angus Ranch Bull Sale Herd City: Palisade, NE US Sale Date: 02/02/2023 Auctioneer: Greg Goggins API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 121 Total Registered Bulls $662,717.00 121 Reported Sale Total $662,717.00 Top Bull
Average $5,477.00 $5,477.00
Lot 1 - Bear Mtn True North 2529 - $67,500.00 Buyer: Genex Cooperative Inc. Shawano, WI, US Linz Heritage Angus - Crown Point, IN, US Sire Name: Square B True North 8052 Lot 31 - Bear Mtn Justified 2572 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Stinson Angus Farms - Talbott, TN, US Sire Name: KG Justified 3023 Lot 41 - Bear Mtn Patriarch 2591 - $14,000.00 Buyer: Vision Angus - Amherst, CO, US Sire Name: Tehama Patriarch F028
Poss Angus Bull Sale Herd City: Scotia, NE US Sale Date: 02/03/2023 Auctioneer: Greg Goggins and Wes Tiemann Sale Mgr: CK6 Consulting API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross Average 59 Older Bulls $479,004.00 $8,118.00 156 Yrlg.Bulls $1,457,664.00 $9,344.00 215 Total Registered Bulls $1,936,668.00 $9,007.00 19 Open Heifers $166,801.00 $8,779.00 19 Total Registered Females $166,801.00 $8,779.00 234 Reported Sale Total $2,103,469.00 $8,989.00 Top Bull Lot 34 - Poss Pendleton - $260,000.00 Buyer: Stone Pointe Cattle Company Pawnee City, NE, US Edgar Brothers - Rockham, SD, US Sire - Poss Clarity 2604 - $150,000.00 Buyer: GMC Angus - Fraziers Bottom, WV, US Schooley Cattle Company - Bloomfield, IA, US Reverse Rocking R Ranch - Maxwell, NM, US Panther Creek Ranch - Bowen, IL, US Sire Name: Connealy Clarity Lot 93 - Poss Clarity 2624 - $32,500.00 Buyer: Flying U Angus Ranch - Powell Butte, OR, US Huwa Cattle Co - Roggen, CO, US Sire Name: Connealy Clarity
Top Open Heifer
Lot 250 - Poss Erica 2230 - $55,000.00 Buyer: Capitol Angus - Whitehouse, TX, US Sire Name: Pine View Premium
Graff Cattle/Tumbling T Bull Sale Herd City: Ogallala, NE US Sale Date: 02/04/2023 Auctioneer: Kyle Schow and Kevin Schow API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 66 Total Registered Bulls $354,156.00 66 Reported Sale Total $354,156.00 Top Bull
Average $5,366.00 $5,366.00
Lot 1 - GC Sir Commodore 1177 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Marty Larson - Arthur, NE, US Sire Name: Kesslers Commodore 6516 Lot 2 - GC Commodore 6050 1175 - $8,500.00 Buyer: Haythorn Land and Cattle Company Arthur, NE, US Sire Name: Kesslers Commodore 6516 Lot 4 - GC Centerfire 1170 - $8,250.00 Buyer: Mirnoneko Cattle Company Arthur, NE, US Sire Name: GC Epicenter 9034
Mike Sitz Angus Ranch/ Joel Johnston Angus Bull Sale Herd City: Burwell, NE US Sale Date: 02/06/2023 Auctioneer: Mike Baxter API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 87 Older Bulls $562,750.00 87 Total Registered Bulls $562,750.00 87 Reported Sale Total $562,750.00 Top Bull
Average $6,468.00 $6,468.00 $6,468.00
Lot 24 - MSAR Emblazon 2092-1104 - $15,500 Buyer: Brandon Burha - Ord, NE Sire Name: MSAR Emblazon 2092 Lot 25 - JJA Emblazon 2092-1150- $13,000 Buyer: Hauserman Ranch, North Platte, NE Sire Name: MSAR Emblazon 2092 Lot 34 - MSAR Justified 1012 - $13,000 Buyer: Steve Whipple, Cambridge, NE Sire Namer: KG Justified 3023
Babcock Angus Herd City: Long Pine, NE US Sale Date: 02/07/2023 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 29 Older Bulls $145,750.00 40 Yrlg.Bulls $212,760.00 69 Total Registered Bulls $358,510.00 13 Open Heifers $32,100.00 13 Total Registered Females $32,100.00 82 Reported Sale Total $390,610.00 Top Bull
Average $5,025.00 $5,319.00 $5,195.00 $2,469.00 $2,469.00 $4,763.00
Lot 26 - BA Vindicator 2041 - $11,000.00 Buyer: Daigger/Orr Angus - North Platte, NE, US Sire Name: Musgrave Redemption Lot 7 - BA Wide Pockets 2112 - $11,000.00 Buyer: Wade Christen - Anselmo, NE, US Sire Name: S A V Double Wide 0861 Lot 10 - BA Blood Flow 2050 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Curtis Gurney - Burwell, NE, US Sire Name: S A V Bloodline 9578
Jindra Angus Herd City: Clarkson, NE US Sale Date: 02/08/2023 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers
Lots Gross 118 Total Registered Bulls $816,000.00 28 Open Heifers $66,250.00 28 Total Registered Females $66,250.00 146 Reported Sale Total $882,250.00
Average $6,915.00 2,366.00 $2,366.00 $6,042.00
Top Bull
Lot 13 - Jindra Atlantis J 543 52 - $104,000.00 Buyer: NorthWay Cattle Co Cleardale, AB, CN Sire Name: Jindra Atlantis 399 Lot 1 - Jindra Tahoe 308 372 - $22,000.00 Buyer: Jim Engelehart - Bison, SD, US Sire Name: Tehama Tahoe B767. Lot 23 - Jindra Assurance J 6159 462 $16,000.00 Buyer: Nemeth Angus - Ludell, KS, US Sire Name: Jindra Assurance Seller: Jindra Angus Clarkson NE, US
The Nebraska Angus Association wishes all the producers a prosperous sale season! Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023 • 41
MARCH
2023 Event Calendar
1- Bredemeier Angus Farms Bull Sale- Stella 1- Hall Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Bassett 3- Scott Angus Cattle Open House- Belgrade (Sire Buyer Online Auction 3-10) 3- Spring Valley Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Burwell 4- Mason Angus & Sim-Angus Annual Production Sale- Broken Bow 4- S Diamond Angus Bull Sale- Henderson 5- Freouf Angus Bull Sale- Bartlett 5- Lazy H Ranch KS, LLC Annual Bull & Female Sale- Hays, KS 6- T&E Angus Bid Off Sale- DVAuction (Open House March 5th) 6- Vision Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 7- Double D Angus Bull & Female Sale- Columbus 7- Macholan Angus Bull Sale- Columbus 10- Weiss Brothers Bull & Female Sale (formerly Quirk L&C)- Red Cloud 11- Koberstein Angus Bull Sale- Ogallala 12- 4M Angus Annual Bull Sale- Blue Hill 13- Nichols and Sons Annual Bull Sale- Chambers 13- Weers Angus Bull Sale- Diller NEW DATE 14- Conroy Angus Bull Sale- Gordon 15- *Deadline* Nebraska Angus Assn/Auxiliary Scholarship Application Due 15- Wagonhammer Ranches Bull Sale- Albion 16- Beniot Angus Annual Bull Sale- Esbon, KS 16- DBL Angus/Sonderup Angus Bull Sale-Fullerton 17- TD Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 18- Chundy Land & Cattle Annual Sale- Imperial 18- Gardel's Angus Bull Sale- Kearney 18- Gray’s Angus Ranch Bull Sale- Harrison 19- E.D. Angus Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale- Ashby 20- Dal Porto Livestock/Rancho Casino Bull SalePurdum 21- Bartels Angus Bull Sale- Riverton 22- Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 22- Anderson Bros Angus Offering @ Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 22- Sandstone Prairie Ranch Offering @ Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 22- Boyles Angus Offering @ Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 23- Dethlef’s Angus Ranch/Treffer Angus Bull SaleBurwell 24- Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Annual Bull SaleMcCook 24- Smith Angus Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Bassett 25- Connealy Angus Spring Bull Sale- Whitman 28- Ferguson Angus Bull Sale- Agra, KS 28- Frenzen Cattle Co. Annual Production SaleFullerton 30- Lylester Ranch Bull & Female Sale- Beatrice 30- L Bar L Angus Bull Sale- Imperial 30- L Bar L Angus Bull Sale- Imperial
APRIL
1- Kraye Angus Bull Sale – Mullen 1- MGM Angus Private Treaty Sale- Johnson 3- Windmill Angus Ranch Production Sale- Haigler 4- Daigger-Orr Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 6- A & B Cattle Co Bull Sale- Bassett 6- Herbster Angus Bull Sale- Beatrice NEW LOCATION 7- Springlake Angus Bull Sale- Lynch 14- Sellman Ranch Bull Sale- Crawford 15- Seevers Angus Field Day- Anselmo NEW LOCATION 7- Springlake Angus Bull Sale- Lynch 14- Sellman Ranch Bull Sale- Crawford 15- Seevers Angus Field Day- Anselmo
MAY
1- American Angus Auxiliary National Scholarship Application Due 6- Vin Mar Cattle Complete Dispersal- Rushville 15-*Deadline* Annual Directory Ad Space Reservations Due 15- * Deadline* NAA 2020-2021 Membership Applications Due JUNE 1- *Deadline* Final NAA 2021-2022 Directory Advertisement Due 10- *Deadline* Final NAA 2021-2022 Directory Advertisement 2-4- Nebraska Junior Angus State ShowBroken Bow 26- Baldridge Performance Angus Female SaleNorth Platte
JULY
1- *Deadline* NAA Summer/Fall Issue Advertisement Space Reservation Due 1-8- National Junior Angus Show- Grand Island 20- *Deadline* Husker Harvest Days Entry Form Due
AUGUST
25-6 Sept- Nebraska State Fair- Grand Island 15-16- Nebraska Angus Tour- Kearney
SEPTEMBER
12-14- Husker Harvest Days- Grand Island
OCTOBER
1- *Deadline* NAA Holiday Issue Advertisement Space Reservation Due 21- Bear Mountain Fall Production Sale- Palisade
NOVEMBER
WANTED
The Nebraska Angus News is in search of photos from around Nebraska from our fellow Angus Breeders! We would love to see them and publish some in our magazine and maybe on the Cover! If you have a picture of your place or your Angus herd please send to: jcranchdesigns@gmail.com Photos must be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and at least 8 inches wide.
3-6- National Angus Convention- Orlando, FL 20- Connealy Angus Fall Bull Sale- Whitman
DECEMBER
1- Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Fall Bull Sale- McCook 2- Lonesome River Ranch Bull Sale- Anselmo 2- NAA Royalty Contest- Kearney 2- NAA Annual Meeting & Banquet- Kearney 3- NeJAA Winter Show- Kearney 4- TK Angus Bull Sale- Valentine 9- Key Ranch Bull Sale- Miller
PRIVATE TREATY SALES
Baldridge-Tiedeman - North Platte Bluffside Angus - Silver Creek Dolezal Angus - Rushville E.D. Angus - Ashby Ely Angus - McCook Groth Angus - Monroe Hidden Valley Angus - Bladen MGM Angus LTD - Johnson Mill Bar Angus - Hayes Center N Backward 7 Cattle Co - Anselmo Noble Farm Oldemeyer Cattle Co - Firth Pope Farms (embryos for sale) - Ravenna SC Cattle - Osceola Schafer Angus - Nehawka Schulte Angus Ranch - Kearney Seevers Angus - Anselmo Sisco Brothers Cattle Co - Syracuse Sonderup Angus - Genoa Springlake Angus - Lynch T&E Angus - Clarks Twisted J Angus - Arnold Weber Farms Angus - Plainview
Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023 • 43
Lazy Black Diamond Ranch
Registered Angus Since 1951 Bred for fertility, calving ease, maternal, disposition, growth, carcass, and conformation. Bull Sale Last Saturday in February @ Huss Livestock Private Treaty Bulls Available
For details contact Morgan (308) 750-3125 or Kevin (308) 750-9055 Glause Family 379 Hwy. 92 • Palmer, NE 68864
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DETHLEFS ANGUS RANCH Registered Angus
Since 1950
“Dutch” & Marian Dethlefs
“Where Quality Counts”
31310 Imperial Rd • Ravenna, NE 68869 Ph. 308/452-4147
Craig & Laurie Dethlefs 514 Milan Ave • Ravenna, NE 68869 308/530-0014
FRENZEN ANGUS
Annual Production Sale - March 28, 2023 Females & Club Calves for Sale Private Treaty www.frenzencattle.com “More Pounds - More Profit”
Galen Frenzen Cell: (308)550-0237 Eric Frenzen Cell: (308) 550-0238
RANDY RASBY
50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638
“The Magazine for Cowboys and Kids”
P.O. Box 581 • Sutherland, NE 69165 Phone (308) 386-4857 • Mobile (308-539-6195
Jerry & Gary Dethlefs Annual Production Sale • Second Saturday of January 78119 S. River Rd. - Rockville, NE 68871 - 308/372-3200 www.dethlefsangus.com
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Benoit Angus
BULL SALE ~ MARCH 2023
“Brand of Excellence”
“Third Thursday in March” Everett & Bonnie Benoit 621 Hwy 61 • Esbon, KS 66941 (785) 725-3231 • (888) 870-2855 Chad Benoit • (785) 725-3005 Doug & Michelle Benoit • (785) 725-6211 ebbenoit@ruraltel.net
Sonderup Angus
Bulls, Heifers, and Embryos for Sale Private Treaty
30586 State Highway 22 • Genoa, Nebraska 68640
Lori 308/550-0349 Ashley 308/550-0239
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~A~ A&B Cattle ..........................................7 ABS ..................................................49 American Angus Ass..........................5 Anderson Bros. Angus ....................14 Angus Hall of Fame ............................2 ~B~ Bartels Angus ..................................13 Benoit Angus ....................................15 Bull Barn Genetics ..........................24 ~C~ Chundy Land & Cattle ......................17 Connealy Angus ................................1 ~D~ Daigger Orr........................................42 Dal Porto Livestock ............................9 DBL Inc. ............................................29 Dethlefs Angus Ranch ....................32 Dolezal Angus ..................................42 Double D Angus................................19 ~E~ ED Angus ..........................................20 50 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Spring Issue • 2023
Advertisers Index
~F~ Ferguson Angus ..............................12 First Defense, Immucell ....................3 Frenzen Angus..................................21 Freouf Angus ..................................23 ~G~ Gardels Lazy 4 Angus ......................48 Genex ................................................25 Gray’s Angus Ranch ........................27 ~H~ Heartland Angus Marketing ............14 ~K~ Koberstein Farms Angus ................33 Kraye Angus Ranch..........................20 ~L~ L Bar L Angus ..................................26 Lylester Ranch..................................26 ~M~ Mason Angus ....................................34 MGM Angus ......................................28 ~N~ Nebraska Bull Test ..........................35 Nebraska Heifer Raffle ....................50
Neogen Beef Genomics ................IBC Nichols & Sons ................................28 ~ R~ Rancho Casino ..................................9 Rippe Solutions ................................48 ~S~ Seevers Angus..................................31 Schulte Angus Ranch ......................41 Schurrtop Angus ..............................38 Scott Angus ......................................39 Sellman Ranch..................................47 Smith Angus Ranch..........................37 Springlake Angus ............................12 ~T~ TD Angus ..........................................52 T&E Angus ........................................47 Treffer Angus Ranch ........................32 Tyson & Rachel Cox ..........................9 ~V~ Vitalix ..............................................IFC ~W~ Wagonhammer Ranches ................BC Weiss Brothers ................................36 Windmill Angus Ranch ....................51