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22 - Hutson Angus Farms 9th Annual Production Sale, Elk City, OK 25 - Mohnen Angus Bull Sale, White Lake, SD 26 - Bear Mountain Angus Annual Bull Sale, Palisade, NE 27 - Marcy Annual Angus Bull Sale and Marcy Cattle Company Heifer Dispersal, Hay Springs, NE, sale at Gordon, NE 28 - Ruggles Angus Production Sale, McCook, NE

FEBRUARY 2022

1 - Babcock Angus Production Sale, Long Pine, NE 3 - Topp Angus Production Sale, Grace City, ND 4 - Spring Valley Ranch Production Sale, Bassett, NE 9 - Jindra Angus 22nd Annual Production Sale, Clarkson, NE 12 - Schaff Angus Valley Sale, St. Anthony, ND

13 - Brown's Angus Ranch Annual Production Sale, Center, ND 14 - Koupal Angus Annual Bull and Female Sale, Dante, SD 18 - Bullerman Angus Sale, Adrian, MN 18 - Elston Lone Tree Ranch/Burchill Angus Joint Angus Sale, Bismarck, ND 19 - Janssen Angus Production Sale, Earlham, IA 21 - Albrecht/Penz President's Day Angus Bull and Female Sale, at the Clay Freeny Ranch, Caddo, OK 25 - Illinois Angus Futurity Sale, Springfield, IL 26 - Carlson Angus Production Sale, Mott, ND 26 - RV Bar Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Jensen, UT 27 - Roberts Angus Production Sale, Raub, ND, sale at Bismarck, ND 27 - Voss Angus Annual Production Sale, Dexter, IA

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On the Cover:

“Curious Babies”

Photo by Gray’s Angus Ranch • Harrison, NE

H Inside this issue 2021 NE Annual Meeting ..........28-29

AAA National Director Speaks ..........8

Advertising Index ............................68

Business Card Ads ....................59-61 Heifer Raffle Scholarship Winners ..32

Junior Viewpoint..............................12 NAA President Spotlight..................16

NCC Schedule of Events ................66

NE Angus Ass. Events ......................5 NE Angus Obituary..........................36

NE Angus News Ad Costs ................5 NE Angus Queen Competition ........24

NE Auxiliary Speaks........................10 NE Junior Angus Winter Show ..40-41

NE Membership Form ....................18 NE Producer of the Year..................20

President Speaks ..............................6

Sale Calendar ................................64

Sale Reports ..............................48-49 4 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

appy New Year to everyone! It seems impossible to be a new year already, but it is here, and the Nebraska Angus Association is ready to take it on.

The new year will start off busy with calving, and the bull and female sales for spring. In January and February, producers will be working hard caring for their next generation of Angus genetics and also marketing their 2021 calf crops. In this issue you will see several sale advertisements and offerings for the coming months, mostly January and February. We hope this year mother nature doesn’t throw frigid temperatures at us like last year and allows everyone to attend sales to help support each other. On page 64 you will see the current sale calendar for this year. If there are any changes, please contact the office to get your listing corrected. The next magazine issue will come out the end of February and will include sale advertisements for March and April. If you plan to advertise in this issue, please get your space reserved by February 1st.

With a new year it is also time for membership renewals. Starting January 1st, the 2022 membership renewal form will be available. This form will be included with your next Nebraska Angus Association newsletter and will be posted on our website at www.nebraskaangus.org.

With your membership you help the Nebraska Angus Association accomplish our mission, which is to help promote high quality Angus genetics for our producers, provide educational services to our members and youth, and help create better economic opportunities for all members and their customers. We strive to expand the Angus breed in our area, stimulate social interaction, and provide endless marketing to our members.

We encourage all Nebraska and surrounding state breeders to join the state Association and take advantage of the opportunities our Association provides. As a member the marketing opportunity is limitless. Members are given the chance to display at some of our state's largest events including Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic, Husker Harvest Days, and the Nebraska Angus Tour. Also, the Association hosts an annual Meeting and Banquet which provides multiple educational opportunities and a fun social interaction to meet other members in the Angus industry. Membership renewals will be due to the office by May 15th.

My last reminder to you are the Angus events coming up in the months of January and February. Those events are the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney. If you need any entry or show information, please reach out to me. One announcement to note with the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is that they are still taking entries and have waived the requirement of needing to be a Nebraska Cattlemen’s member in order to enter.

With that thank you for your interest in the Nebraska Angus Association and have a Happy New Year!

Margo Lehn NAA, Secretary/Manager (402) 760-0386 info@nebraskaangus.org

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President Speaks By:

Jeff Ruggles, NAA President

Nebraska Angus Association President Jeff Ruggles, McCook 308/340-8831

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Vice President Joe Epperly, Albion 303/884-3900

Fellow Cattlemen,

joe@wagonhammer.com

F

irst of all, I’d like to Thank the membership for the opportunity to serve as President of the Nebraska Angus Association. Serving on the board has been a good way to meet a lot of fellow breeders and cattlemen that I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet with out being a part of the association We just held the annual meeting and banquet in Kearney on December 4th. There was a good crowd in attendance. During the meeting we heard form Brianna Buseman. Brianna is the Youth Meat Animal Extension Assistant Professor at UNL. We also heard form Dr. George Perry who serves as an Associate Professor with Texas Agri Life. We also received an update from Jerry Connealy, the newly elected President of the American Angus Association Board of Directors. During the Banquet, three scholarships were given to; Rachel Smith, Kacey Dethlefs, and Kyra Meyer. These scholarship funds were from the Heifer Raffle program started by George Marcy in 2019 and has become an annual event. The 2021 Producer of the Year was given to Gray’s Angus Ranch, Rod and Laura Gray of Harrison. In recap of the Banquet, I would like to Thank Matt Dolezal for his time serving on the

Board of Directors for the last six years.

It’s been a joy to serve with Matt and we all appreciate his service to the Nebraska Angus Association. I would also like to Thank Margo for her effort, she has come in at a tough time with the flood in 2019 and Covid in 2020, but she took a hold and is doing great leading the association.

As we move into the 2022 winter and spring sale and calving seasons, there is a lot of optimism. Demand for Angus genetics and top-notch angus beef is on fire. As more people get a taste for it domestically and around the world they are demanding it. As I go around to the sale barns and watch the video auctions there has been a lot of optimism and I think we’re just at the beginning of what will be an exciting time in the Angus Business.

Sincerely, Jeff Ruggles NAA President (308) 340-8831 ruggles_jeff@yahoo.com

Secretary/Manager Margo Lehn, Long Pine 402/760-0386 info@nebraskaangus.org

Past President Matt Dolezal, Rushville 308/360-0368

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Commercial Director (Term Expires 12/23)

Matt Lowery, Burwell 308/750-6119

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West Director (Term Expires 12/23)

Adam Sellman, Crawford 308/430-3742 ajsellman@bbc.net

North Director (Term Expires 12/22)

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)

Brian Stoller, Palisade 308/737-6213 bearmtnangus@msn.com

Northeast Director (Term Expires 12/23)

TBD

Southeast Director (Term Expires 12/22)

Mark Laflin, Crab Orchard 402/223-8360

The Nebraska Angus Association wishes all the producers a prosperous sale season!

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AAA Board Update & Director’s Corner By:

Jerry Connealy AAA Director

Dear Nebraska Angus Friends,

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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.

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couple of years ago I wrote a column about the more prevalent appearance of plant based alternatives to meat that were appearing in fast food restaurants and grocery stores.

Now, I have some good news for those of us who produce, believe in, and enjoy real beef!

According to an article from Adobe Stock, by Keith Nunes, fresh and frozen plant-based meat alternative demand is decelerating after two years of strong growth. Below is a summary of the highlights.

Chris DuBois, senior Vice President of IRI’s Protein Practice (a division of the big data/market performance/analytical service) stated that “Plant-based meats don’t make up 50% of the market, or 25%. Despite all the noise, it’s 1.5% of the meat sales.” Among the reasons he cites for the decline are that these products don’t meet the consumers’ perception of cleanliness, and the companies have not proven that they are more sustainable than conventional meat products.

Michael H. McCain, the president and CEO of plant based protein producer Maple Leaf Foods, said in the recent quarterly sales report call with securities analysts, “ In the past six months, unexpectedly, there has been a rapid deceleration in the category growth of plant-based protein. Of course, our performance has suffered in the middle of this, but the more concerning set of facts are rooted in category performance, which (has) basically flatlined. To be clear, there is a fair amount of COVID noise in the market now, and we can’t discount that.

However, it isn’t only COVID noise, and we’re going right back to square one with the consumer to fully understand what has changed, if anything, and why.”

Beyond Meat, Inc. missed its third-quarter guidance of between 120140 million in sales, and reported only 106 million. The CEO and president, Ethan Brown gave six reasons for the sales decline: 1) Consumers reported fewer and less frequent trips to the store 2) Consumers reported being less open to trying new products 3) Consumers reported less interest in healthy options

4) Cancellation or reduced scope of our sampling program as the Delta Variant spread - limiting new exposure to our brand 5) Labor shortages created complexity and may have impacted delay in shelf resets and less frequent stocking 6) Increased competition impacting our market share DuBois also made the point that the decline in demand may be the labeling of these alternative products. He said, “There are a lot of different oils and complicated ingredients used in meat substitutes. When you look at the ingredient list of a McDonald’s burger like the Quarter Pounder or Big Mac, it’s phenomenally simpler; it reads a lot simpler than traditional plant- based meats.” Further, “Plant-based meats have a nice halo when it comes to sustainability, but I have yet to see a carbon footprint on a package. There is a halo there, but I can’t tell you if it’s true. I personally have not seen it measured yet.”

DuBois predicted that the ceiling for plant-based alternative sales would be 2% of retail meat sales. “If they simplify the ingredient list, it may be one or two percentage points higher,” he stated, “but meat alternatives are going to be niche products for a long time.”

I found some solace in the information above, and hope you do, too. I have wondered how folks who are so concerned about clean food could possibly think eating something grown in a Petri dish sounded like a good idea.

Of course, I’d like the analysts to just say that people tried plant-based alternatives and thought they tasted awful, but I haven’t seen those data points yet.

Wishing you all well!

Sincerely, Jerry Connealy American Angus Association Vice-President,Board of Directors (308) 544-6552 jconnealy@gmail.com

NE Auxilary President Speaks By:

Heather Smith, NE Angus Aux President

“Handling differences”

W

hen you hear those words what comes to mind? These days it seems like we are facing differences everywhere we turn.

Do you allow yourself to be scared? Do the differences frustrate you, or do you take a step back and use it as a teaching moment? We as creatures of habit seem to find differences hard to understand, and hard to deal with.

Handling differences was the topic given this year for the Miss American Angus competition speech that was held in conjunction with the Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. I have to say, that after listening to those five young ladies I realized that even though we are faced with differences every day in our industry, we can adjust, and find the similarities within our differences.

As we move forward into a new year there will be differences that we never dreamed of, and we will have to learn how to deal with them.

Our family attended the convention for the first time. We were there to support our daughter, who was blessed with the opportunity to represent Nebraska for the title of Miss American Angus. Watching those five absolutely incredible young ladies was such a tremendous experience and honor.

Interacting with the American Angus Auxiliary on the national level truly nspired me to keep working hard, and to keep our Nebraska Auxiliary moving forward. Attending the auxiliary annual meeting, and annual breakfast gave me a look into the long-standing history, and the importance of an organization such as this.

The Miss American competition would not be possible if it wasn’t for the continued support of the Auxiliary.

I feel like a broken record, but the opportunities that are available to our young people are just incredible.

Please reach out to anyone serving on the Nebraska Auxiliary board. We will be happy to help you with any questions you may have and are open to new ideas and members! Supporting our youth starts at a local level and it truly takes a village to make it all the way to the top. Without the support at our state level, it is a lot harder for kids to make it to the top opportunities. In the last few years, differences and change have been the main topic of everything we do. Due to many things out of our control we were not able to function in normal ways as an Auxiliary.

With that being said, our current board will remain in place for one more year.

We plan to get things back to a more normal state as soon as we can.

With kind regards, Heather Smith • Neb Angus Auxiliary President (402) 416-2127 sccattle72@gmail.com

Nebraska Angus Auxillary 2022 State President Heather Smith 732 129 Road, Osceola, NE 68651

402/416-2127

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2022 State Vice President Michelle Nelson 43165 River Canyon Rd, Anselmo NE 68813

308/212-0166

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2022 State Secretary Kellie Hollman

26230 SW 72nd St., Hallam NE 68368

402/418-0048

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2022 State Treasure Lynnette Nelson

11402 W. Fletcher Ave., Lincoln, NE 68524

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Contact any Auxiliary member for more information!

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2022 State Advisor Laurie Dethlefs

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Junior Viewpoint By:

Tavin Uden, NJAA President

Hello Angus Friends!

Nebraska Junior Angus Association 2021-2022 Officers & Directors

President Tavin Uden Franklin, NE • 308/470-0740 1st Vice President Rachel Smith Osceola, NE • 402/764-0007 2nd Vice President Tucker Stagemeyer Page, NE • 402/338-5562

Secretary/Treasurer Kacey Dethlefs Ravenna, NE • 308/520-8074 Communications Director Kasey Meyer Blue Hill, NE • 402/519-0566 Communications Director Addison Cotton York, NE • 402/366-2498

Membership Director Wyatt Smith Osceola, NE • 402/764-0836 Membership Director Braden Schulte Kearney, NE • 308/440-7880

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 Aliesha Meusch 319 L St. • David City NE 68632 308 / 660-3510 Laurie Dethlefs 38565 295th Rd. • Ravenna NE 68869 308 / 530-4391 12 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

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hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and that it was filled with travel and loved ones. The Junior Association got to come together December 4th-6th in Kearney. The weekend started off with the Queen contest where our Vice President Rachael Smith was crowned Queen.

On Saturday, many members arrived to set up stalls. When check-in was over we all came together to have our annual winter meeting. After the meeting the juniors gathered for a fun ice breaker of musical feed pans. Then that evening many of the juniors attended the banquet, while some gathered away from the barns for a night of swimming. We as an Association would like to give a gigantic thank you to everyone that donated or purchased semen off of our annual auction. Your support is greatly appreciated.

We had a great turn out at the winter show this year. A large thank you goes out to Dustin Frank for judging the cattle along with Levi Landers for keeping the cattle moving in the ring

and announcing classes. Congratulations to all of our exhibitors. I would like to thank everyone that helped prepare and clean up after the show. Your hard work is greatly appreciated and not overlooked. We will have our next meeting during the Cattlemen's Classic.

At this meeting we will discuss plans and committees for our 2022 State Show which will be held in McCook, Nebraska. Hope to see you there!

Yours Truly, Tavin Uden tavin.uden@fpsflyers.org (308) 470-0740

Mark Your Calendars

NEBRASKA STATE JUNIOR SHOW M C C OOK N E JUNE 3-5, 2022

NAA Presidential Spotlight

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att DoLezaL The 2021 President Matt Dolezal, the owner of Dolezal Angus, was born in Chadron, Nebraska, and has lived near Rushville his entire life. He is a fourthgeneration farmer and rancher who got involved with Angus cattle because of his parents. Almost forty years ago his parents switched to using only Angus genetics. They have been utilizing Angus AI programs for well over thirty years. Matt has been an independent contractor for GENEX for over ten years and has traveled all of the Midwest breeding cattle. Bloodlines you will find in the Dolezal Angus cow herd are Emulation EXT, Traveler 23-4, Traveler 004, Game Day, and Density. For the bull side, Matt is currently using America, Net Worth, Resource, Renown, Homegrown, and Eyes on You.

Working alongside Matt is his family including wife Kortney and three beautiful children Franklin Weiler, age 6, Randal Floyd, age 2, and Hazel Jean, age 1. All three children are named after their grandparents with both their first and middle names. In Matt’s spare time, which is very limited, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time going through cattle. Besides serving on the Nebraska Angus Association board, Matt has held positions with Pheasants Forever as Vice President and has helped at the Immaculate Conception Church.

When Matt was asked “Did you enter the role of Vice-President, President, and Past President with any specific goals in mind to accomplish before you left the service of the Nebraska Angus Association?” He replied with, “My main goal when entering these roles was to bring more awareness to western Nebraska about the quality of cattle here. I also wanted to get more producers from out west involved with the Association and its events because most of the events are far enough away, I think sometimes the Association is forgotten about out here. The only goal I have that remains to be completed is to have one of our yearly meetings further west to get more producers and their families involved.”

Matt commented about some of the future goals the Association has for itself including, trying to help increase the participation of our members at all state shows

Matt Dolezal receiving 2021 President award from new incoming President Jeff Ruggles.

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and to start an online classified advertisement service to get more of our commercial members involved.

Matt stated “The Association has a very strong membership and we come from the best beef producing state in the country, so our main goal should be to remain in front”.

As Matt moves into the Past President role, he wants members to know that the most rewarding part about being a member of the Association board and an officer is the honor that comes along with representing our great members and the friendships and relationships that you gain. These memories will be something he will cherish for the rest of his life. When asked “What advice would you share with new members to the Association?” He replied with, “Let your voice and opinion be heard because it helps our Association become stronger and keep improving.

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Nebraska Producer of the Year

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he Gray’s anGus ranCh Rod and Laura Gray and family of Harrison, Nebraska, are the recipients of the 2021 Nebraska Angus Producer of the Year. Raising registered Angus has been a family tradition for the Gray’s. Rod’s great-great grandfather Starr Fuller had American Aberdeen Angus registries from Toledo, Iowa, dating back to 1898. Harry Gray, Rod’s grandpa purchased Angus cows from his wife’s father, Art Fuller and held public auctions of “Richly Bred Angus Cattle” in the 1940’s. Wayne Gray, Rod’s dad, built the Angus cow herd to 400 registered females and sold bulls private treaty. At the age of 15, Rod purchased his first bull from the Champion Pen of 3 at Denver, which was a son of Ankonian President. Rod grew up active in the Iowa Junior Angus Association and served as President. He showed their own Angus breeding stock in 4-H, Progress Shows, Iowa State Fair, and the Denver Stock Show.

Rod and Laura moved to Nebraska in 1983 and have raised their family in the Angus business since. Their children were active in the Nebraska Junior Angus Association. Naomi was Nebraska Angus Queen in 2000, and a finalist for Miss American Angus. Their children also showed at AKSARBEN, the National Junior Angus Show, Progress Shows and in 4-H. Rod served on the Nebraska Angus Association Board of Directors and was the 1992-1993 President. He also served on the Nebraska Beef Check-Off Board for eight years and traveled to Central and South America with the US Meat Export Federation promoting beef. In 1997, the family picked up their roots and cattle, and all moved west to the Wyoming border southwest of Harrison. They hosted the Nebraska Junior Angus Show at Fort Robinson, and a few Nebraska Angus Tours. They have exhibited at Husker Harvest Days, the Nebraska State Fair, Wyoming State Fair, Central States Fair, the NILE, Denver Stock Show, Western Junior Stock Show and the Black Hills Stock Show. In 2008, Gray's Angus bred and raised steers that won the Champion National Certified Angus Beef Angus Source Carcass Challenge. They have also exported registered Angus breeding stock to Russia and Turkey.

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Gray’s Angus Ranch • 2021 Producer of the Year Today, living on the ranch doing daily synchronized, and AI’d before trailing to management along with Rod and Laura grass for the summer. Calving usually are their sons Heath and Garret. The ranch starts the first of February with AI and ET has pivots for raising alfalfa and corn calves. All the pairs leave the main ranch silage for winter feed. At an altitude of for the growing season. There are several 4600 to 5000 feet, the growing season is environmental challenges for the herd about 90 days. Their son Colt and wife from year to year. At White River and Riyatta and their daughter Keirra are close Deep Creek, south of Crawford, the terrain by on Wyoming property and regularly has very steep ravines and is covered with help out. Son Levi, wife Sarah and their pine trees. Up at Provo, South Dakota, the kids Cooper and Kendall, take in Gray’s pairs face sparse water, is treeless, and is a Angus pairs for the summer on their drought susceptible gumbo. For Sioux ground in the White River country. Their county the hard grass is great, but is also daughter Naomi and her husband Jeff drought susceptible in the high plains, Pelster and their family, Chisum, Ruger, shortgrass prairie.

Linnea, Canton and Kimberlynn ranch Rod has kept a closed cow herd north of Harrison on the Coffee War through the years, keeping the very best Bonnet Ranch. They have Gray’s Angus genetics going. With hardy Angus bloodlines in their cow herd and have a bloodlines tracing back to the original yearling operation. Grandpa Rod has Gray’s cow herd, these females have been started the seventh generation showing tried and proven to perform in various Angus breeding stock where Chisum had a range conditions and terrains. The cows Champion Angus Bull at the Western go to work, take care of themselves and Junior Livestock Show in Rapid City this their calves, and rebreed to do it all over fall. They all take the Angus cattle business again the next year. The steers are fed in a seriously and help out tremendously with feedlot and consistently finish with an the spring bull sale, branding, and ranch ADG over 4.5lbs/day, carcasses grade 95% work. choice and higher, and 57% CAB and Prime. Grays are all about providing good quality beef for consumers, and profitability for their customers. They will be hosting their 27th “2nd Century” Performance Bull Sale at the Ranch the third Saturday in March. All of the family has been a big part of the entire success for the operation; from our ancestors and extended family to the kids and grandkids who are actively involved now. Everyone has been very thankful to God for His This time of year, the Grays are blessings and favor. sorting through the 400+ bull calves, "No one who believes in Christ will be picking out the top one-third to offer for disappointed" Romans 10:11. sale. Careful selection for a “Complete Package” including dam production, performance, profitable EPD’s and soundness are being closely monitored.

Later born calves are held over for twoyear old buyers. The bulls are developed at the ranch on a sensible, low concentrate diet with ample room to exercise. Heifer calves are also wintered at the ranch,

Nebraska Angus Queen Competition

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ebraska anGus Queen CoMpetItIon On December 3rd, 2021, the Nebraska Angus Auxiliary and the Nebraska Angus Association hosted the Nebraska Angus royalty contest at the Younes Convention Center in Kearney, Nebraska. During the event, the evening consisted of a served meal from the hotel restaurant Joy’s Kitchen with beautiful decorations. The event was headed by our Nebraska Angus Auxiliary queen chairwoman Kourtney Tarnick with the help of Nebraska Angus Secretary/ Manager Margo Lehn.

This year had one contestant, Rachel Smith from Osceola, Nebraska. During the contest the contestant took part in an interview, performed a presentation on why she wanted to be the next Nebraska Angus queen and a roundtable discussion with those attending. Rachel was crowned at the banquet the following night in front of the entire Nebraska Angus Association membership. As queen Rachel was awarded a queen belt buckle, travel bag, crown, sash, and a $1,000 travel award.

The Nebraska Angus Auxiliary and the Nebraska Angus Association would like to thank our sponsors that helped make this event an unforgettable one.

Thank you to Aliesha Meusch, Dethlefs Angus, Kourtney Tarnick, and Nelson Angus for your generous donations! If you would like to meet Rachel or have her come to your annual production sale, please reach out to the Nebraska Angus Association office. We are proud to have Rachel on board as our 2022 Nebraska Angus Queen!

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2021 Annual Meeting Recap

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nnuaL MeetInG The 2021 Nebraska Angus Association Meeting and Banquet was held in Kearney, Nebraska at the Holiday Inn/Younes Convention Center on December 4th, 2021. The afternoon events included one educational speaker and the annual meeting. The speaker for the afternoon was Brianna Buseman who grew up in Canistota, South Dakota. Brianna currently works as the Youth Meat Animal Extension Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

In this position, she develops youth programming to teach students about meat production and seeks to introduce them to potential careers in the industry.

Additionally, she teaches the meat evaluation, grading and judging class at UNL and coaches the meat judging team. She discussed qualities of meat, proper processes to get the best cut, and informed producers of how stress affects the final product of meat. Brianna invited anyone to contact her if they would like her to provide a presentation for youth in their area. Following her presentation, the annual meeting proceeded with 23 members in presence.

After the meeting a short social was enjoyed with speaker Dr. George Perry.

Dr Perry, who was raised in southcentral Texas on a small cattle operation received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from Texas A&M University.

He obtained a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in reproductive physiology from the University of Missouri, with a large portion of his doctoral research conducted at the USDA research station in Miles City, Montana. Dr. Perry was a faculty member and Beef Reproduction extension specialist in the animal Science department at South Dakota State University for 17 years. He now serves as an Associate Professor with Texas AgriLife at the Overton Research station. His research efforts are in the area of factors that influence reproductive efficiency, pregnancy success, and embryo mortality. Some of his current research has focused on understanding why variations occur between herds, the impact of vaccination of reproductive success, and factors impacting sperm longevity. Dr. Perry provided a phenomenal presentation on timelines for breeding with AI and how vaccines affect conception rates.

Rounding out the evening was the annual banquet. A delicious steak dinner 28 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

was served for the evening with several Nebraska Angus awards and speeches, including the crowning of the 2022 Nebraska Angus Royalty winner: Rachel Smith, recognition of the 2021 Producer of the Year: Gray’s Angus Ranch, and the acknowledgement of the heifer raffle scholarship winners: 1st place- Rachel Smith, 2nd place- Kacey Dethlefs, and 3rd place- Kyra Meyer. Also speaking during the event was Tavin Uden the Nebraska Junior Angus Association President, outgoing Nebraska Angus

Queen TaraLee Hudson, Heather Smith the Nebraska Angus Auxiliary President, and Rachel Smith the new 2022 Nebraska Angus Queen and a 2021 finalist for Miss American Angus. A directory page auction, junior semen auction, and Nebraska Angus Auxiliary silent auction also concluded. We want to thank everyone who participated in the 2021 Annual Meeting and Banquet and we look forward to next year’s event!

2022-2023 Nebraska Angus Association board members. Back row from left to right Mark Laflin, Matt Lowery, Brian Stoller, Adam Sawyer, Adam Sellman. Front row left to right Margo Lehn, Jeff Ruggles, and Matt Dolezal. Not pictured is Joe Epperly, and Jason Jagels.

2021 Annual Banquet Program & Meal

Nebraska Angus Auxiliary with vet box raffle.

Speaker Brianna Buseman giving presentation "From Farm to Fork"

Dr. George Perry speaking at the evening session

2021 Annual Meeting Recap

Heifer Raffle Scholarship 1st place winner Rachel Smith with President Jeff Ruggles

Heifer Raffle Scholarship 2nd place winner Kacey Dethlefs with President Jeff Ruggles

Heifer Raffle Scholarship 3rd place winner Kyra Meyer with President Jeff Ruggles

2021 Awards Table

2021 Annual Meeting Banquet attendees

Partial head table including Auxiliary President, Junior President, Junior 1st Vice President, Junior Secretary/Treasurer, and 2021 NE Angus Queen

Silent Auction items for the Nebraska Angus Auxiliary

Outgoing Nebraska Angus Queen TaraLee Hudson Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022 • 29

Heifer Raffle Scholarship Winners 1st - Rachel Smith, Osceola, NE

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ello, my name is Rachel Smith and I am honored to be a recipient of the Nebraska Angus Association Heifer Raffle Scholarship. I’m a first-generation Angus rancher and have had many experiences in the Angus Industry. My largest moment so far has been running for Miss American Angus earlier this year. My favorite moment would be that or showing a bull in 2020. I look forward to continuing my Angus Journey by running for the National Junior Angus Board of Directors this coming summer.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

cattle. I got to experience the life of being an Angus producer even before I could walk. Soon enough, my cattle became my closest friends. I was finally able to show at my first National Junior Angus Show in 2013. Following in my sisters’ footsteps, I attended numerous leadership conferences and made connections on a national level in the Angus industry. I continue to promote my cattle and Dethlefs Angus Ranch through our bull sale and the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. My cattle also allowed me to prosper in FFA by becoming my SAE project. Angus has shaped me into who I am today and has taught me what it is like to live the dream. In the future, I plan to keep that dream alive by pursuing a major and career in Animal Science while still raising my own herd of registered Angus cattle.

3rd - Kyra Meyer, Blue Hill, NE

2nd - Kasey Dethlefs Ravenna, NE

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am a fourth generation Angus producer of Dethlefs Angus Ranch which was started by my grandpa, Kenneth Dutch Dethlefs and his dad.

Angus is in my blood. Growing up, I was always in the barn with my older sisters and my dad working with our 32 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

y name is Kyra Meyer and I’m the 19-year-old daughter of Brandon and Kami Meyer of 4M Angus. I am currently a sophomore at Cloud County Community College where I will graduate in May with an Associate’s Degree in Science. While attending Cloud I have been a varsity pitcher for the women's softball team. I will be continuing my education at Kansas State University for the next two years while majoring in Agricultural Communications and Journalism. I would like to thank the Nebraska Angus Association and Ruggles Angus for donating the heifer for this year's raffle

scholarship. I am grateful for all the opportunities the Angus Association has given to me over the years. I have been able to serve our association as the President of the Nebraska Junior Angus Association as well as the Nebraska Angus Queen. On a national level I have been able to attend different conferences, serve as a voting delegate, and was awarded third place in the American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship in 2020. While I am thankful for all these experiences, nothing compares to the feeling of winning the Bred and Owned Heifer Show at the 2021 National Junior Angus Show in our home state.

The Nebraska Angus Association offers this scholarship to youth involved with the Angus breed through the contribution of a heifer donated by a current Nebraska Angus Association member. The drawing for the heifer takes place at the annual Nebraska Angus Tour. Raffle tickets are sold with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund. This program was started by George Marcy of Marcy Livestock. He wanted to work with the Nebraska Angus Association to start a program to pay it forward to our younger cattle producers. When he was young he had received a heifer from a raffle like this that helped him start his own herd. That is our hope with this program to help pay it forward to our younger generation.

Our Angus Family Obituary

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ewIs "Lew" LafLIn Lewis "Lew" Laflin, 88, of Crab Orchard, passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice on October 17, 2021. He was born to Lewis and Maree (Shiek) Laflin on January 3, 1933 at Crab Orchard. Lew grew up in Crab Orchard, on the family farm, where the Laflin family homesteaded in 1857. The family moved to Lincoln, where Lew graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and then graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1954. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and participated in the ROTC program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United State Army upon graduation. While attending the University of Nebraska, he met the love of his life, Virginia Reavis and the two were joined in marriage on October 3, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Falls City.

They recently celebrated 67 years of marriage. To this union three sons were born, Mike, Mark and John.

Shortly after their marriage, Lew was stationed in Mannheim, Germany, where they lived two years. While in Germany, Lew served in the 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion.

After returning to the United States, the couple came back to the family farm where Lew continued with the family's Registered Angus cattle business and continued the rich Laflin Angus heritage in the Crab Orchard area. He started the Crab Orchard Livestock Club in the late 1950's. Lew also became heavily involved in the Republican Party working with local, state and national candidates for more than 50 years. Lew was very active outside of farming his entire adult life, serving in variety of organizations and politics including Crab Orchard American Post #336, VFW, Nebraska Angus Association, serving as President and Board member, Nebraska Wheat Commission, Nebraska Beef Council, Centenary United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Pawnee City, Scottish Rite, Judicial Nominating Commission, First Judicial District, Nebraska Republican State Central Committee, Governor's Agriculture 36 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

Advisory Board and Governor's Agriculture Rehabilitation Advisory Board. In his early 50's, Lew began full-time employment off the farm as a District Sales Manager with Northrop King Seed for 11 years.

Afterward, he continued in a variety of positions with the National Soil Survey Center and Office of Personnel Management.

Lew is survived by his wife, Virginia Laflin, Crab Orchard; children Mike Laflin, Mark (Kari) Laflin of Crab Orchard, John (Shirley) Laflin of Lincoln; grandchildren Tyler (Melissa) Laflin of Omaha, Katie (Ryan) Trauernicht of Beatrice, Abby (Kory) Lehr of Crete, Lucas (Samantha) Laflin of Beatrice, Hannah (Samuel) Kincade of Lincoln, Andrew (Katelyn) Laflin of Council Bluffs, Meagan (Jacob) Hovendick of

Ogallala; great-grandchildren Sophia, Lewis, Oliver Laflin, Lila, Henry, Ada Trauernicht, Evelyn, Brooklyn, Cameryn Lehr, Arik Laflin, Henley, Huxton, Harper and Heath Hovendick; sisters Shirley Larson, Patricia (George) Reichenbach of Lincoln, Shelby (Austin) & Stevie Rose of Lincoln; Josh Blum, Seth Blum of Omaha and many nieces and nephews. Lew was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois Hohensee, brother Robert Laflin and great-grandchildren, Calvin Trauernicht and Hayden Hovendick.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Beatrice. A private family graveside will be held at the Crab Orchard Cemetery, with full military honors. www.wherrymortuary.com. Wherry Mortuary of Tecumseh was in charge of the arragements.

You are invited to our 32nd Annual

S DIAMOND ANGUS Bull Sale

with special guest BAR M HEREFORDS

Saturday • February 26, 2022 11:30 a.m. • 2:00 p.m. CST

Check out all the bulls at: sdiamondangus.com

21 Yearling & 3 Two Year Old Angus Bulls • 20 Yearling and 3 Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls 8 Yearling Hereford Bulls

Guest Consignors Bar M Herefords • Rich & Austin Person Rich (402) 366-3245 • Austin (402) 694-1287

Full EPD’s, Performance Data, Ultrasound, Pelvic and Scrotal Measurements.

Call us for more information on bulls or if you have questions on how the sale works.

S D I A M ON D AN G U S

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In Pursuit of Excellence, where the only Extreme we Pursue is Extremely well Balanced!

2021 NE Junior Angus Winter Show Date: December 5, 2021 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Judge: Dustin Frank SHOWMANSHIP CLASS 1 SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (18-20) Rachel Smith Braden Schulte Jake O’Dea Champion Senior Showman- Rachel Smith Reserve Champion Senior ShowmanBraden Schulte CLASS 2 INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (14-17) Wyatt E. Gallagher Kasey Meyer CLASS 3 INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (14-17) Tavin Uden Atley Parr Emily Happold Kristen Jensen Champion Intermediate ShowmanKasey Meyer Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman - Wyatt E. Gallagher CLASS 4 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (8-13) Olivia Ord Zoey Malander Eva Brown L Payton Scott CLASS 5 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (8-13) Brianna Brown Wyatt Smith Carsen Pieper Aislynn Jensen Champion Junior Showman- Brianna Brown Reserve Champion Junior ShowmanOlivia Ord

ANGUS INFLUENCED MARKET ANIMAL CLASS 7 ANGUS INFLUENCED MARKET HEIFERS 3/10/21 Kuhl Stylish Made96 Kloee Hewgley-Baldwin Champion Angus Influenced Market HeiferKloee Hewgley-Baldwin CLASS 8 ANGUS INFLUENCED STEERS 125 Emily Happold Champion Angus Influenced SteerEmily Happold

Champion Angus Influenced Market Animal- Kloee Hewgley-Baldwin Reserve Champion Angus Influenced Market Animal- Emily Happold

PHENOTYPE & GENOTYPE HEIFERS

OWNED HEIFERS

CLASS 14 P&G HEIFERS 12-1-20 HA Kildonan Erica 440 20038413 Wyatt E. Gallagher CLASS 15 P&G HEIFERS 1 3-4-20 Baldco Barbara Perfection 19779007 Olivia Ord 2 1-23-20 SA Lassy 025 19749464 Zoey Malander Champion P&G Heifer- Olivia Ord Reserve Champion P&G HeiferWyatt E. Gallagher

CLASS 22 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED APRIL 2021) 2 4-25-21 SC Lucy Allstar KR Casino 20080679 Wyatt Smith 4 4-19-21 Circle B Ms Futura J114 20195632 Zoey Malander 3 4-7-21 TCC Bertha 20171484 Emily Happold 1 4-2-21 BM Blackbird 197 928 CEX 20165927 Carsen Pieper CLASS 23 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED MARCH 2021) 3 3-25-21 DAR Em’s Queen 166 20203071 Kacey Dethlefs 1 3-5-21 Silveiras Saras Dream 1326 20127929 Aislynn Jensen 2 3-4-21 Schafers Bessie 341 20149628 Eva Brown CLASS 24 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED FEBRUARY 2021) 1 2-22-21 Collison Georgina 128 20189127 Kristen Jensen 2 2-4-21 Conley Ernestine 1486 20112012 TaraLee Hudson 3 2-3-21 Wheeler Lassie 101 20146011 Atley Parr CLASS 25 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED JANUARY 2021) 3 1-15-21 Bear Mtn Jamie 1540 20193828 Jake O’Dea 4 1-13-21 SA Patty 105 20067706 Zoey Malander 1 1-9-21 KR Lola 1213 20138560 L Payton Scott 2 1-2-21 PGN Maid Rite 1304 20134805 Olivia Ord Champion Junior Heifer Calf- Payton Scott Reserve Champion Junior Heifer CalfKristen Jensen

BRED AND OWNED HEIFERS CLASS 16 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED MARCH & APRIL 2021) 1 3-22-21 KLM Frontier Gal 2176 20197240 Kasey Meyer 3 3-7-21 Wolfe Barbara 1W1 20069182 Julia Wolfe 2 3-7-21 KLH BG Blackbird J102 20185596 Kloee Hewgley-Baldwin CLASS 17 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED FEBRUARY 2021) 1 2-18-21 KGM Princess 2148 20197279 Kyra Meyer 2 2-18-21 SC Proven Queen 126 1126 SRV 20174656 Rachel Smith 3 2-2-21 HA Playgirl 5220 41 20088265 Wyatt E. Gallagher CLASS 18 JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED JANUARY 2021) 2 2-25-21 TMH Princess 121 20098327 TaraLee Hudson 1 1-16-21 KLM Frontier Gal 2121 20197280 Kasey Meyer Champion Junior Heifer CalfKasey Meyer (Class 18) Reserve Champion Junior Heifer CalfKasey Meyer (Class 16) CLASS 19 LATE SENIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2020) 12-1-20 HA Kildonan Erica 440 20038413 Wyatt E. Gallagher CLASS 20 LATE SENIOR HEIFER CALVES (CALVED AUGUST 2020) 8-10-20 AKC Queen 028 428 PFI 20004149 Addison Cotton Champion Senior Heifer CalfWyatt E. Gallagher Reserve Champion Senior Heifer CalfAddison Cotton CLASS 21 EARLY JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS (CALVED FEBRUARY 2020) 2-3-20 KR Miss 0330 19833138 L Payton Scott Champion Junior Yearling HeiferL Payton Scott Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female- L Payton Scott Reserve Champion Bred & Owned FemaleKyra Meyer

CLASS 26 EARLY JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS (CALVED JANUARY-MARCH 2020) 1 3-7-20 Fitz Miss Primetime CF03 19855064 Rachel Smith 5 3-4-20 Baldco Barbara Perfection 19779007 Olivia Ord 4 2-15-20 SR Jene Janelle 041 20048246 Braden Schulte 3 2-10-20 SR Miss Emulous Angeline 013 20045897 Brianna Brown 2 1-17-20 KR Pride 0349 19831663 L Payton Scott Champion Senior Heifer CalfRachel Smith Reserve Champion Senior Heifer CalfPayton Scott Grand Champion Owned FemaleRachel Smith Reserve Champion Owned FemalePayton Scott (Class 26)

SUPREME BREEDING ANIMAL CHAMPION- RACHEL SMITH

CLASS 9 ANGUS STEERS BORN MAY 2021 5-5-21 Kuhl Casino J124 20153783 Tavin Uden CLASS 10 ANGUS STEERS BORN MARCH 2021 3-7-21 KLH Ralph J100 20186277 Kloee Hewgley-Baldwin CLASS 11 ANGUS STEERS BORN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 2-24-21 DAR KC’s Poker Chip 125 20200559 Kacey Dethlefs Champion Angus Steer- Kacey Dethlefs Reserve Champion Angus Steer-Tavin Uden

BULLS CLASS 12 JUNIOR BULL CALVES 2 1-6-21 SR Growth Fund 1 20083530 Braden Schulte 1 1-6-21 SR Spartan 117 20083665 Brianna Brown Champion Junior Bull CalfBrianna Brown Reserve Champion Junior Bull CalfBraden Schulte CLASS 13 JUNIOR YEARLING BULLS 4/1/20 DAR KC’s Matthew 082 19888636 Kacey Dethlefs Champion Junior Yearling BullKacey Dethlefs

Champion Bull- Brianna Brown Reserve Champion Bull- Braden Schulte 40 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

2022 Winter Showmanship Champions

2021 NE Junior Angus Winter Show

Champion Angus Influenced Kloee Hewgley-Baldwin Kuhl Stylish Made96

Reserve Champion Angus Influenced Emily Happold 125

Champion Angus Steer Kacey Dethlefs DAR KC’s Poker Chip 125

Reserve Angus Steer Tavin Uden Kuhl Casino J124

Champion Angus Bull Brianna Brown SR Spartan 117

Reserve Champion Angus Bull Braden Schulte SR Growth Fund 1

Champion Phenotype & Genotype Heifer Olivia Ord Baldco Barbara Perfection

Reserve Champion Phenotype & Genotype Heifer Wyatt E. Gallagher HA Kildonan Erica 440

Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Payton Scott KR Miss 0330

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer Kyra Meyer KGM Princess 2148

Champion Owned Female

Supreme Breeding Animal

Reserve Champion Owned Female Payton Scott KR Pride 0349

Rachel Smith Fitz Miss Primetime CF03

Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022 • 41

Angus Breeders Discuss Balance as a Tool for Longevity How can breeders balance operational goals with long term goals in mind?

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eography creates different challenges for operations across the country. Even with those obstacles, breeders achieve success year after year. During the 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show Genetics Symposium sponsored by NEOGEN®, Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc., (AGI) moderated a panel of Angus breeders that represented diversity but were consistent on maintaining the longevity of their operation. Gordon Stucky of Stucky Ranch, Adam Sawyer of A&B Angus and Scott Pohlman of Pohlman Cattle Company shared perspectives, resources and ideas on how they create a plan and stick to it.

As panelists shared their own breeding objectives, all mentioned they focus on meeting the needs of their customers. Sawyer shared how ninety percent of their bull buyers derive their income from the cattle business, so they look at many traits to suit multiple needs.

Sawyer said, “The female is very important to us, but we also have a set of criteria for carcass traits that we don’t go below to stay on track with industry standards.”

Hailing from the panhandle of Texas, Pohlman shared his perspective of raising cattle on drought-prone land with minimal grass. He mentioned how important it is to not get caught up with the “latest and greatest top-selling herd sire.” He knows some of his customers won’t be able to capture the full genetic potential of that sire in the environment they live in. Pohlman believes in focusing on the foundational traits long term.

Aside from balanced breeding objectives and balanced traits, some may argue about the definition of balance. Sawyer defines balance as an all-encompassing term, where cattleman can find everything they need to have breeding cattle that will work in a particular environment.

Stucky believes a balanced cow herd has no holes.

Panelist also highlighted the importance of data collection, 44 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

especially since the American Angus Association® recently surpassed the one million genotype mark.

Coupling genomics and EPDs has allowed Sawyer and his operation to have more confidence in the data. For Stucky, submitting data through Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) and MaternalPlus allows them to evaluate their whole herd every year. The data assists them in sorting their herd to help them determine the direction they want to go.

“The future of data collection will surely be better. We just have to be

patient,” Stucky said.

Finding balance will continue to improve as Retallick-Riley shared the research being developed at AGI. However, she reminded the membership that the work is never done. There is always more to learn.

To learn more about finding balance in your operation, visit Angus University https://www.angus.org/university to access beef industry tools and resources that will point you in the right direction.

-Written by Whitney Whitaker, Angus Communications

Sale Reports Dal Porto Online Show Heifer Sale

Herd City: Anselmo, NE US Sale Date: 10/28/2021 Lots Gross Average 13 Total Registered Females $120,500.00 $9,269.00 13 Reported Sale Total $120,500.00 $9,269.00

TD Angus Mature Cow Herd Dispersion

Herd City: North Platte, NE US Sale Date: 11/11/2021 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins and Greg Goggins API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 23 Open Heifers $119,250.00 $5,184.00 11 Bred Heifers $49,750.00 $4,522.00 85 Bred Cows $421,500.00 $4,958.00 10 Open Cows $173,000.00 $17,300.00 129 Total Registered Females $763,500.00 $5,918.00 8 Embryos (no.) $8,000.00 $1,000.00 4 Pregnancies $65,000.00 $16,250.00 714 Commercial Bred Heifers (head) $1,348,175.00 $1,888.00 129 Reported Sale Total $763,500.00 $5,918.00 Top Open Heifer

Lot 118 - T/D Ruby of Tiffany 1225 - $30,000.00 Buyer: LaBella Vista - Crockett, TX Sire Name: Hoover No Doubt Lot 130 - T/D Lantz Blackcap 167 - $8,250.00 Buyer: Denny Danielson - York, NE Sire Name: Hoover No Doubt Lot 131 - T/D Polly 112 - $7,750.00 Buyer: Ingram Angus - Pulaski, TN Sire Name: Hoover No Doubt

Top Bred Heifer

Lot 138 - T/D Blackcap H154 - $7,750.00 Buyer: Tamme Valley Farm - Danville, KY Sire Name: TEX Playbook 5437 Lot 144 - T/D Elba H113 - $6,750.00 Buyer: Justin Homen - Amarillo, TX Sire Name: TEX Playbook 5437 Lot 143 - T/D Queen H117 - $6,000.00 Buyer: Tamme Valley Farm - Danville, KY Sire Name: TEX Playbook 5437

Top Open Cow

Lot 1 - B/R Ruby of Tiffany 3210 - 1/2 $27,500.00 Buyer: Carson Young - Great Falls, MT Sire Name: Connealy Impression Lot 3 - B/R Pride 1551 - $22,500.00 Buyer: McWherter Farms - Dresden, TN Sire Name: B/R 65R Genesis Lot 2 - B/R Blossom 3254 - 1/2 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Ernie Fischer - Lander, WY Sire Name: B/R Destination 7222-1148

Top Bred Cow

Lot 4 - B/R Pride 1421 - $22,500.00 Buyer: McWherter Farms - Dresden, TN Sire Name: B/R 65R Genesis Lot 5 - B/R Pride 1521 - $22,500.00 Buyer: McWherter Farms - Dresden, TN Sire Name: B/R 65R Genesis Lot 11 - River Hills Rosa X374 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Dave Powers - Rockford, MI Sire Name: Sitz Upward 307R Lot 10 - JVC Forever Lady B444 - $15,500.00 Buyer: Bear Mountain Angus Ranch Palisade, NE John C Brown - Oberlin, KS Sire Name: Sitz Upward 307R

Top Pregnancy

Lot 5B - $17,500.00 Buyer: Kern Cattle Company - Exeter, CA Lot 5A- $16,000.00 Buyer: EZ Angus Ranch - Porterville, CA 48 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

Green Valley Cattle Complete Dispersion

Herd City: Atkinson, NE US Sale Date: 11/12/2021 Auctioneer: Wes Tiemann and Matt Lowery Sale Mgr: CK6 Consulting API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 15 Older Bulls $73,250.00 $4,883.00 54 Yrlg.Bulls $249,550.00 $4,621.00 103 Bull Calves $464,700.00 $4,511.00 172 Total Registered Bulls $787,500.00 $4,578.00 183 Open Heifers $1,259,300.00 $6,881.00 96 Bred Heifers $542,500.00 $5,651.00 278 Bred Cows $1,228,500.00 $4,419.00 21 Open Cows $33,850.00 $1,611.00 179 Fall Pairs $862,800.00 $4,820.00 757 Total Registered Females $3,926,950.00 $5,187.00 6 Semen (units) $34,500.00 $5,750.00 929 Reported Sale Total $4,714,450.00 $5,074.00 Top Bull

Lot 456 - GVC Huckleberry 026J - $17,000.00 Buyer: Mark Glaser - Spalding, NE Sire Name: Dvar Huckleberry 871

Top Open Heifer

Lot 9 - GVC Susanna J028 - $240,000.00 Buyer: Soaring Eagle Farm - Springfield, MO Butz Hill - Cedar Rapids, IA Sire Name: GVC-Adel 205FB Lot 10 - GVC Blueblood J002 - $90,000.00 Buyer: Point Pleasant Angus - Bland, VA Sire Name: Connealy Clarity Lot 71 - GVC Desiree H248 - $40,000.00 Buyer: Birk Genetics LLC - Jackson, MO Sire Name: E&B Plus One Lot 11 - GVC Lass J064 - $35,000.00 Buyer: Nowatzke Cattle Company Michigan City, IN Sire Name: Dvar Huckleberry 871

Top Bred Heifer

Lot 627 - GVC Mile High H036 - $25,000.00 Buyer: Mudge Farms Angus - La Salle, IL Sire Name: Bar R Jet Black 5063 Lot 105 - GVC Susanna H010 - $23,000.00 Buyer: Mudge Angus Farms - LaSalle, IL Sire Name: Ferguson Trailblazer 239E

Top Bred Cow

Lot 672 - GVC Susanna G011 - $50,000.00 Buyer: Maple Lane Farm - Grabill, IN Nowatzke Cattle Company - Michigan City, IN Sire Name: KB-Full Measure C40.

Lot 1 - GVC Jacee E084 - $23,000.00 Buyer: Bar R Angus - Sloughhouse, CA Sire Name: Basin Payweight 1682 Lot 4 - GVC Susanna F088 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Mudge Angus Farms - LaSalle, IL Sire Name: V A R Legend 5019 Lot 2 - GVC Desiree F024 - $16,000.00 Buyer: Shaack Ranch - Wall, SD Sire Name: V A R Legend 5019

Top Fall Pair

Lot 835 - GVC Jacee G206 - $37,500.00 Buyer: Woodhill Farms - Viroqua, WI Knoll Crest Farm - Red House, VA Sire Name: Bar R Jet Black 5063 Lot 326 - GVC Pristine D089 - $27,000.00 Buyer: 6 Pastures Angus LLC - Winchester, VA Sire Name: V A R Empire 3037 Lot 276 - GVC Susanna D313 - $24,000.00 Buyer: Henke Angus - Salisbury, MO Sire Name: Vintage Legacy 4409

Bear Mtn. Angus Female Sale

Herd City: Palisade, NE US Sale Date: 11/13/2021 Auctioneer: Rick Machado Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 8 Open Heifers $19,650.00 $2,456.00 11 Bred Heifers $53,251.00 $4,841.00 27 Bred Cows $71,010.00 $2,630.00 14 Fall Pairs $61,600.00 $4,400.00 60 Total Registered Females $205,511.00 $3,425.00 214 Commercial Bred Heifers (head) $417,925.00 $1,952.00 60 Reported Sale Total $205,511.00 $3,425.00 Top Open Heifer

Lot 46 - Bear Mtn/vap Lassie 103 - $4,250.00 Buyer: Marshall Fenner - Malta Bend, MO Sire Name: Bear Mtn Justify

Top Bred Heifer

Lot 11 - Bear Mtn Georgia 0509 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Krebs Ranch - Gordon, NE Sire Name: G A R Ashland Lot 15 - Bear Mtn RRS Spicy Lady 0514 $9,000.00 Buyer: Johnson Angus Ranch Cambridge, NE Sire Name: Sitz Stellar 726D Lot 12 - Bear Mtn RRS Spunky Lady0615 $8,500.00 Buyer: Ingram Angus - Pulaski, TN Sire Name: Bear Mtn Justify

Top Fall Pair

Lot 1 - Bear Mtn Enchantress 9844 $14,000.00 Buyer: C-4 Land and Cattle - Perkins, OK Sire Name: Hoover No Doubt Lot 9 - Bear Mtn Forever Lady 5028 - $6,500.00 Buyer: Woody Angus Ranch - Barnard, KS Sire Name: Bear Mtn George W 1069

Hoffman Ranch Fall Bull Sale

Herd City: Thedford, NE US Sale Date: 11/15/2021 Auctioneer: Rick Machado API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 68 Yrlg.Bulls $433,228.00 $6,371.00 68 Total Registered Bulls $433,228.00 $6,371.00 68 Reported Sale Total $433,228.00 $6,371.00 Top Bull

Lot 51 - Hoffman Stellar 0408 - $21,500.00 Buyer: Kroupa Pukwana Cattle Co. LLC Pukwana, SD Sire Name: Sitz Stellar 726D Lot 75 - Hoffman Deputy - $17,000.00 Buyer: Genex Coopertive - Shawano, WI Sire Name: Casino Officer Lot 90 - Hoffman LLL Emerald 0728 $13,500.00 Buyer: M & L Land and Cattle Gothenburg, NE Sire Name: Connealy Emerald Lot 61 - Hoffman Stellar 0418 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Stellpflug Cattle Co. LLC Glenrock, WY Sire Name: Sitz Stellar 726D Lot 50 - Hoffman Barricade 0751 - $11,750.00 Buyer: True Ranches - Casper, WY Sire Name: Sitz Barricade 632F

Sale Reports Baldridge Tiedeman Angus Female Sale

Herd City: North Platte, NE US Sale Date: 11/20/2021 Auctioneer: Steve Dorran API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 43 Total Registered Females $179,975.00 $4,185.00 2 Steers $4,775.00 $2,387.00 45 Reported Sale Total $184,750.00 $4,105.00 Top Open Heifer

Lot 38 - Frank Blackcap 1105 - $9,500.00 Buyer: 4 Points Ranch - Tryon, OK Sire Name: 7/S Splash 415 Lot 8 - Baldco Forever Lady 451 - $8,000.00 Buyer: Rhett Abernathy - Lander, WY Sire Name: Myers Fair-N-Square M39

Top Open Cow

Lot 1 - Baldco Emulota 818 - $13,000.00 Buyer: Ernie Fischer - Lander, WY Sire Name: Ellingson Homestead 6030 Lot 3 - Baldco Emulota 770 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Eric Peterson - Lindsburg, KS Sire Name: Connealy Gary Lot 16 - Baldco Florabelle Fanny 200 $8,000.00 Buyer: JW Simonson - Dunning, NE Sire Name: Bobcat Blue Sky

Connealy Angus Bull Sale

Herd City: Whitman, NE US Sale Date: 11/22/2021 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins and Greg Goggins API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 355 Older Bulls $3,269,550.00 $9,210.00 355 Total Registered Bulls $3,269,550.00 $9,210.00 6 Open Heifers $222,000.00 $37,000.00 6 Total Registered Females $222,000.00 $37,000.00 361 Reported Sale Total $3,491,550.00 $9,671.00 Top Bull

Lot 106 - Connealy Reformed 6560 $70,000.00 Buyer: Alta Genetics - Rocky View County, AB Sire Name: Connealy Reformed Lot 1 - Connealy Emerald 8294 - $65,000.00 Buyer: McNeil Angus - Cushing, OK Sire Name: Connealy Emerald Lot 52 - Connealy National 833J $60,000.00 Buyer: Grimmius Cattle Company Hanford, CA Sire Name: Connealy National 390C Lot 55 - Connealy Fireball 6285 - $35,000.00 Buyer: Brinkley Angus Ranch - Milan, MO Sire Name: GB Fireball 672 Lot 283 - Connealy Big Valley 4290 $30,000.00 Buyer: JJ Angus - Connellsville, PA Sire Name: Connealy Big Valley Lot 25 - Connealy Mainstay 5473 533E $25,000.00 Buyer: Albert and Marylin Ericksen Seneca, NE Sire Name: Connealy Mainstay Lot 4 - Connealy Emerald 762X - $25,000.00 Buyer: Harlan Angus - Kaycee, WY Sire Name: Connealy Emerald Lot 286 - Connealy Big Valley 6971 $22,500.00 Buyer: Tommy and Melanie Dinwiddie Capitan, NM Sire Name: Connealy Big Valley Lot 41 - Connealy National 6698 - $20,000.00 Buyer: Albert and Marylin Ericksen Seneca, NE Sire Name: Connealy National 390C Lot 232 - Connealy Original Sin 6669 $20,000.00 Buyer: TC Ranch - Franklin, NE Sire Name: G A R Original Sin

Top Open Heifer

Lot D - Black Cella of Conanga 041T $90,000.00 Buyer: Ragged Edge Angus - Kingston, OK Sire Name: Connealy Stronghold Lot B - Bunty L of Conanga 4930 088T $67,500.00 Buyer: Linz Heritage Angus - Crown Point, IN Sire Name: Connealy Upscale

Lonesome River Ranch

Herd City: Merna, NE US Sale Date: 12/04/2021 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 22 Older Bulls $128,000.00 $5,818.00 26 Yrlg.Bulls $124,750.00 $4,798.00 49 Bull Calves $178,000.00 $3,632.00 97 Total Registered Bulls $430,750.00 $4,440.00 97 Reported Sale Total $430,750.00 $4,440.00 Top Bull

Lot 1B - L/R Summation 0157 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Steve Bass - Brewster, NE Sire Name: K C F Bennett Summation Lot 1A - L/R Pine Hill Sumation 0126 $9,250.00 Buyer: Finney Ranch - Anselmo, NE Sire Name: K C F Bennett Summation Lot 41 - L/R Jet Black 0241 - $9,000.00 Buyer: ED Angus - Ashby, NE Sire Name: Bar R Jet Black 5063 Lot 20 - Pine Hill Legendary H007 - $8,750.00 Buyer: Conny Grain and Cattle - Beloit, OH Sire Name: Connealy Legendary 644L Lot 4 - L/R Charm 0134 - $8,500.00 Buyer: Cline Angus - Valentine, NE Sire Name: BUBS Southern Charm AA31

TK Angus Bull & Spring Female Dispersal Sale

Herd City: Valentine, NE US Sale Date: 12/06/2021 Auctioneer: Joe Goggins and Greg Goggins API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 182 Total Registered Bulls $982,000.00 $5,395.00 149 Total Registered Females $662,990.00 $4,449.00 61 Commercial Bred Heifers (head) $118,157.00 $1,937.00 331 Reported Sale Total $1,644,990.00 $4,969.00 Top Bull

Lot 181 - T K Entice H226 - $17,500.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE Sire Name: MOGCK Entice Lot 90 - T K Stunner H173 - $15,500.00 Buyer: LBS Angus - , ND Sire Name: Musgrave 316 Stunner Lot 1 - T K Steamboat H664 - $15,000.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE Sire Name: T K Steamboat D307 Lot 127 - T K Worldwide H800 - $14,000.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE Sire Name: Mohnen Worldwide 2617 Lot 115 - T K Stunner H618 - $13,500.00 Buyer: Mike Peter - , NE Sire Name: T K Stunner F300 Lot 52 - T K Downpour H604 - $12,500.00 Buyer: LBS Angus - , ND Sire Name: S A V Downpour 8794 Lot 101 - T K Stunner H1 - $12,000.00 Buyer: Todd Goldsmith - , SD Sire Name: Musgrave 316 Stunner Lot 157 - T K Entice H153 - $11,000.00 Buyer: Todd Adamson - , NE Sire Name: MOGCK Entice.

Lot 104 - T K Renown H792 - $10,500.00 Buyer: DBL. Inc, - , NE Sire Name: T K Renown D518

Lot 196 - T K Renown H675 - $10,500.00 Buyer: Randy Franssen - , NE Sire Name: T K Renown D518.

Lot 222 - K Downpour J24 - $10,500.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Downpour 8794 Lot 3 - T K Steamboat H950 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Jeff Skrdla - , NE Sire Name: T K Steamboat D307 Lot 88 - T K Stunner H177 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Todd Goldsmith - , NE Sire Name: Musgrave 316 Stunner Lot 91 - T K Stunner H150 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Lynden Smith - , NE Sire Name: Musgrave 316 Stunner

Top Open Heifer

Lot 231 - T K Madge J9 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Circuit Breaker 7136.

Lot 228 - T K Madge J21 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Downpour 8794 Lot 279 - T K Queen Tibbie J41 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Downpour 8794

Top Bred Heifer

Lot 251 - T K Blackcap McHenry G731 $9,500.00 Buyer: Willer Timber Ridge Angus - , IN Sire Name: S A V Circuit Breaker 7136

Top Bred Cow

Lot 249 - T K Renown D530 - $10,000.00 Buyer: Dave Johnson - , NE Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 335 - T K Freda E911 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 267 - T K Miss Katee C316 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Brad Arrowsmith - , NE Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 227 - T K Madge D589 - $9,000.00 Buyer: Todd Rounds - , SD Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 333 - T K Freda E911 - $8,500.00 Buyer: Todd Rounds - , SD Sire Name: S A V Renown 3439 Lot 238 - T K Tesa F247 - $7,500.00 Buyer: Dave Johnson - , NE Sire Name: Musgrave 316 Stunner

L Bar L Angus Mature Cow Herd Dispersion

Herd City: Wallace, NE US Sale City: Imperial, NE US Sale Date: 12/11/2021 Auctioneer: Matt Lowery Sale Mgr: American Angus Hall of Fame API Rep: Levi Landers Lots Gross Average 220 Total Registered Females $499,800.00 $2,271.00 220 Reported Sale Total $499,800.00 $2,271.00 Top Open Heifer

Lot 171A - L Bar L Kildonian Erica 166 $4,000.00 Buyer: John Anderson - Pierce, NE Sire Name: Basin Rainmaker 4404

Top Bred Heifer

Lot 7 - L Bar L Ruby of Tiffany 026 - $4,500.00 Buyer: Mike Lebsock - Yuma, CO Sire Name: S S Niagara Z29

Top Bred Cow

Lot 109 - L Bar L Ruby of Tiffany 660-$5,250.00 Buyer: Woody Ranch - Barnard, KS Sire Name: Connealy Earnan 076E

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Producers and industry professionals discuss the power of genetic data Maximizing the use of genetic data will pay dividends.

T

he Angus University: Genetics workshop sponsored by Zoetis at the 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show served as an educational session to inform breeders about the value of collecting genetic data and ways to use it in decision making. The panel included moderator, Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), and four panelists – Justin Sexten, vice president of strategy and product development for Performance Livestock Analytics; Jim Moore of Moore Cattle Company, a commercial Angus operation; James Henderson of Bradley 3 Ranch, an Angus seedstock

operation; Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the American Angus Association.

Understanding and valuing genetic data can present as a daunting task to seedstock and commercial producers alike. Retallick-Riley asked panelists to describe how they use genetic data to navigate breeding decisions and market cattle to the next industry segment.

“Being able to have some prediction of what those cattle are really worth and being able to get that kind of value out of them and they perform accordingly makes it better for all of us,” Henderson said. “We can sit down with an individual customer and say, ‘Here’s where you are today, here’s where you want to be and here’s what it’s going to take to do that.’”

Sometimes the primary struggle with data stems from the collection

process. Sexten emphasized how modern technology provides breeders with the tools to efficiently collect data, document it and convey the information to each sector of the supply chain.

“From a technology perspective, we think about it as how do I take the notes you take on a cow that’s locked up in text messages, snapshots on your phone and notes on a piece of paper that’s thrown up on the dash and convey that up and down the supply chain in a way that the association can make predictions from it,” Sexten said. “I think technology provides us the ability to convey information across all of these segments. So that’s how we think about it is how can we convey information, not just gather more and more data.”

Marshall encouraged the use of programs like AngusLinkSM which

provides commercial producers the opportunity to maximize data collection efforts and more importantly, maximize profits.

“Those buyers up and down the chain need information, they need market flexibility, market access, and they’re looking to mitigate their risk and these programs give them that,” Marshall said. As a result, AngusLink has helped to capture more premiums.

“This last year, the people enrolled in the AngusLink program had an average return of about $84 over the market. Over the last three years, we’ve returned almost $12.5 million in premiums to commercial producers. I think this information flow is just going to continue to grow.”

In addition to the AngusLink program, the GeneMax Advantage test allows commercial cattlemen to receive genetic information on unregistered females to make strategic decisions when selecting replacements.

“I think one of the underutilized things about [GeneMax Advantage] is if you know what you’re replacing, you also know what bulls to select, so you get a double advantage,” Moore said. “I think that GeneMax Advantage just gives you the opportunity to differentiate yourself in the marketplace and objectively describe the cattle so you can capture the value they deserve.”

The role genetic data plays in any operation will likely continuously

increase over time. Henderson said if you haven’t already, the time to start using genetic data to enhance your decision making is now.

“I think if you're not looking at genetic information today in your herd, whether you’re a commercial or a seedstock operation, you’re probably falling behind very quickly,” Henderson said. “It’s time to get into the education process and figure out where you are from a genetic standpoint.”

-Written by Briley Richard, Angus Communications

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SCC JSC Phyllis 0115 won owned senior heifer calf champion at the 2021 American Royal Junior Angus Show, Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Mo. Jace Stagemeyer, Page, Neb., owns the winning heifer.

BOY Barbara 999 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2021 American Royal Junior Angus Show, Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Mo. Hadley Dunklau, Wayne, Neb., owns the winning heifer.

Pictured to the left is SCC JSC Phyllis 0115 won late senior heifer calf champion at the 2021 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 23 in Kansas City, Mo. Jace Stagemeyer, Page, Neb., owns the winning heifer.

All photos pictured are by Next Level Images.

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JANUARY 2022

2022 Winter Issue Sale & Event Calendar

1-16 - Cattlemen’s Congress- Oklahoma City, OK 8 - Carl Dethlefs & Sons Angus Bull SaleRockville 13-15 - National Western Stock Show- Denver, CO 15 - Nebraska Angus Assn/Auxiliary Scholarship Application Available 26 - Bear Mtn. Angus Bull Sale- Palisade 27 - Key Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Miller 27 - Marcy Cattle Co./Marcy Livestock Annual Bull Sale- Gordon 28 - McConnell Angus Annual Bull Sale- Dix 28 - Ruggles Angus Bull Sale- McCook 29 - Baldridge Performance Angus Bull SaleNorth Platte 29 - Sisco Brothers Cattle Co/LZ Farms Cattle Bull Sale- Syracuse

FEBRUARY 2022

1 - *Deadline* NAA Spring Issue Advertisement Space Reservations Due 1 - Babcock Angus Bull & Heifer SaleLong Pine 2 - Cline Angus Bull Sale- Bassett 2 - Seevers Angus Bull Sale- Burwell 3 - Barstow Angus Ranch Bull Sale- Springview 4 - Poss Angus Annual Bull Sale- Scotia 4 - Spring Valley Ranch Annual Bull SaleBurwell 6-13 - Frederick Angus Production SaleHeartland Angus Marketing 5 - Cammack Farms Annual Bull Sale- DeWitt 5 - Graff Cattle/Tumbling T Angus Bull SaleOgallala 5 - Makovicka Angus Bull Sale- Rising City 7 - Mike Sitz Angus Ranch Annual Bull SaleBurwell 8 - Kuck Ranch Bull Sale- Lexington 9 - Jindra Angus Annual Production SaleClarkson 10 - *Deadline* NAA Spring Issue Final Ad Due 11 - Vin-Mar Cattle Co. Bull Sale- Clinton 12 - Keyes Ranch Bull Sale- Brewster 12-20 - Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic- Kearney 14 - Pilakowski Angus Bull Sale- Arthur 15 - Cedar Top Ranch Bull Sale- Burwell 16 - Ostrand Annual Production Sale- Ansley 17 - Krebs Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Gordon 18 - Hoffman Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Thedford 19 - Leader Angus Farm Annual Bull SaleCrofton 19 - Minert-Simonson Angus Ranch Bull SaleDunning 21 - Frank Cattle & Genetics Annual Production Sale- Chappell 21-23 - Poppe Angus Online Bull Sale- DVAuction 22 - Frese Angus Production Sale- Columbus 23 - Hunt Angus Bull Sale- Milburn 23 - TC Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Franklin 24 - Cattlemen’s Cut Bull Sale- Brewster 26 - Lazy Black Diamond Ranch Production Sale - Kearney 26 - S Diamond Angus Bull Sale- Henderson 27 - Dodds Cattle Bull Sale- Belgrade 28 - Foxhoven Angus Bull Sale- Crofton 64 • Nebraska Angus Association News • Winter Issue • 2022

MARCH 2022

1 - Macholan Angus Bull Sale- Columbus 1 - Priefert Angus Bull Sale- Fairbury 2 - Hall Ranch Annual Bull Sale- Bassett 5 - Mason Angus & Sim-Angus Annual Production Sale- Broken Bow 6 - Bredemeier Angus Farms Bull SaleFalls City 6 - Lazy H Ranch KS, LLC Annual Bull & Female Sale- Hays, KS 7 - T&E Angus Bid Off Sale- DVAuction 7 - Vision Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 8 - Conroy Angus Bull Sale- Gordon 12 - Herb Angus Production Sale- Pierce 12 - Koberstein Angus Bull Sale- Ogallala 13 - 4M Angus Annual Bull Sale- Blue Hill 14 - Nichols and Sons Annual Bull SaleChambers 15 - *Deadline* Nebraska Angus Assn/Auxiliary Scholarship Application Due 15 - Bartels Angus Bull Sale- Riverton 15 - Quirk Land and Cattle Co. Bull & Heifer SaleHastings 16 - Wagonhammer Ranches Bull Sale- Albion 17 - Beniot Angus Annual Bull Sale- Esbon, KS 17 - DBL Angus/Sonderup Angus Bull SaleFullerton 18 - TD Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 19 - Chundy Land & Cattle Annual Sale- Imperial 19 - Gardel's Angus Bull Sale- Kearney 19 - Gray’s Angus Ranch Bull Sale- Harrison 20 - E.D. Angus Bull & Replacement Heifer SaleAshby 21 - Freouf Angus Bull Sale- Bartlett 22 - Ferguson Angus Bull Sale- Agra, KS 22 - Frenzen Cattle Co. Annual Production SaleFullerton 23 - Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 23 - Sandstone Prairie Ranch Offering @ Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 23 - Boyles Angus Offering @ Nebraska Bull Test Sale- Broken Bow 24 - Dethlef’s Angus Ranch/Treffer Angus Bull Sale- Burwell 24 - L Bar L Angus Bull Sale- Imperial 25 - Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Annual Bull Sale - McCook 25 - Smith Angus Ranch Annual Bull SaleBassett 26 - Connealy Angus Spring Bull Sale- Whitman 27 - Arrow One Angus Sale- North Platte 31 - Lylester Ranch- Beatrice

APRIL 2022

1 - Springlake Angus Bull Sale- Lynch 1 - Weers Angus Bull Sale- Fairbury 2 - Kraye Angus Bull Sale – Mullen 5 - Daigger-Orr Angus Bull Sale- North Platte 7 - A & B Cattle Co Bull Sale- Bassett 8 - Sellman Ranch Bull Sale- Crawford

MAY 2022

1 - American Angus Auxiliary National Scholarship Application Due 15- *Deadline* Annual Directory Ad Space Reservations Due 15 - * Deadline* NAA 2020-2021 Membership Applications Due

JUNE 2022

1 - *Deadline* Final NAA 2021-2022 Directory Advertisement Due 3-5 - Nebraska Junior Angus State ShowMcCook

JULY 2022

1 - *Deadline* NAA Summer/Fall Issue Advertisement Space Reservation Due 2-9 - National Junior Angus Show- Kansas City 20 - *Deadline* Husker Harvest Days Entry Form Due

AUGUST 2022

26-5th Sept- Nebraska State Fair- Grand Island

SEPTEMBER 2022

13-15 - Husker Harvest Days- Grand Island

OCTOBER 2022

1 - *Deadline* NAA Holiday Issue Advertisement Space Reservation Due

NOVEMBER 2022

5-7 - National Angus Convention- Salt Lake City, UT 12 - Bear Mountain Angus Production SalePalisade 21 - Connealy Angus Fall Bull Sale- Whitman

DECEMBER 2022

2 - Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Fall Bull SaleMcCook 3 - Lonesome River Ranch Bull Sale- Anselmo 5 - TK Angus Bull Sale- Valentine

PRIVATE TREATY SALES

Arrow Crown Angus (starting February 1)- Morrill Baldridge-Tiedeman- North Platte Dolezal Angus- Rushville E.D. Angus (starting November 1)- Ashby Ely Angus- McCook Groth Angus- Monroe Bartos/Frederick Angus- Heartland Angus Marketing 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 O’Neill Angus Farm- Logan, IA Pope Farms (embryos for sale)- Ravenna SC Cattle- Osceola Schafer Angus- Nehawka Schulte Angus Ranch- Kearney Sisco Brothers Cattle Co- Syracuse Sonderup Angus- Genoa Springlake Angus- Lynch T&E Angus- Clarks Twisted J Angus- Arnold Weber Farms Angus- Plainview IF YOU DO NOT SEE

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