February 2021 - American Beef Producer Magazine

What is this life if, full of care We have no time to stand and stare

No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows

No time to see, in broad daylight

Streams full of stars, like skies at night

- unknown

February 2021

CROSS DIAMOND CATTLE COMPANYwww.ABPmag.com www.ABPmag.com American Beef Producer

1 www.ABPmag.com

2

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

3

ABP

Volume XXV Number 5 February 2021 “I do not believe there was ever a life more attractive than life on a cattle farm” -Theodore Roosevelt

AMERICAN BEEF PRODUCER GUIDING BEEF PRODUCERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

PO Box 280, Cottage Grove. MN 55016

w w w. A B P m a g . c o m

INSIDE OUR FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE 14

ABP Feature: High Point Genetics at Harken Hills Ranch, Osceola, Iowa - written by Doug Ward, American Beef Producer Magazine

28

2021 Bull Sale Calendar List!

48

ABP Breed Spotlight: The American Galloway - Moderate, Resilient and Efficient - written by Leslea Hodgson and American Galloway Association

60

Special Interest: The Village waits for the New Moon II - written by Tim McCray, American Beef Producer Magazine View this issue online: w w w.ABPmag.com/Latest-Issue

Derek Sample

Publisher, Editor, Photographer Derek@ABPmag.com 651-224-1489

Tim McCray

Advertising Sales and Traffic Manager Tim@ABPmag.com 651-917-4093

Doug Ward

Ad Sales & Ring Service Doug@ABPmag.com 507-273-7465

Valerie Laughton Writer/Producer Valerie@ABPmag.com 651-224-1489

ON THE COVER:

“Red Angus Galaxy” @ Caraway Red Angus Ranch Lake Benton, MN Catch their Bull Sale Ad on Page 56!

Cover Photo by by:: Derek Sample

www.DerekSample.com American Beef Producer (ISSN 1551-2339) is owned, produced and published monthly, except for a combined May-June issue and no July issue, by Marcomm Publishing, PO Box 280, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Printed in the U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at St Paul, MN and other entry points.

Subscription Memberships are $30 yearly, payable at www.ABPmag.com/subscribe POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Marcomm Publishing, PO Box 280, Cottage Grove, MN 55016-0280

4

A DAY DOING THIS IS BETTER THAN American Beef ProducerA DAY DIGGING A HOLE

February 2021

Performance Plus Bull Sale E l i te B u ll S a le • F e bruary 15, 2021 • 1:00P M • Terrebonne, Ore gon TEX No Doubt 0066

TEX Enhance 9410

Rita 1c43

Lot 4: TEX Enhance 9410

Lot 1: TEX No Doubt 0066

Hoover No Doubt x Rita 1C43 Reg. No. 19894490 • DOB 1.12.20 • $B 177 • $C 302

SydGen Enhance x Rita 1C43 Reg. No. 19769611 • DOB 8.06.19 • $B 181 • $C 316

TEX No Doubt 0066 is an incredible son of the rare sire Hoover No Doubt out of TCC’s successful donor cow, Rita 1C43. Lot 1 is a top performer among the Angus breed with top ranking EPD percentages – Top 2% $C, Top 4% $B, YW, Top 5% RADG, Top 5% CEM, Top 10% CW, MARB, DOC, $G and Top 15% RE. Six (6) FULL brothers and one (1) half brother sell on February 15th.

TEX Enhance 9410 is a powerful son of SydGen Enhance out of TCC’s popular donor dam, Rita 1C43, with high ranking Angus EPD percentages – Top 1% $C, Top 2% $G, MILK, DOC, Top 3% $B, MARB, Top 4% $M, Top 5% CEM, Top 10% SC and Top 15% BW, RE. Half brother (Lot 1) and FULL brother (Lot 7) to also sell at Performance Plus.

D o n ’ t m i s s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o a d d r i ta 1 c 4 3 g e n e t i c s t o yo u r h e r d Rita 1C43 has proven genetics across multiple generations and breeds!

TEX Inertia 9464

TEX Capitalist 0032

Lot 41: TEX Inertia 9464

Lot 50: TEX Capitalist 0032

Reg. No. 19771841 • DOB 8.27.19 • $B 195 • $C 314

Reg. No. 19761999 • DOB 1.07.20 • $B 187 • $C 319

We are proudly offering this Top 1% $B and $C bull out of GAR Inertia on February 15th. Lot 41 is a top performer among the Angus breed with high EPD percentages – Top 1% $G, $B, $C, Top 2% MARB, Top 5% RADG, Top 10% CW, YW, WW and Top 15% RE. Four (4) FULL brothers sell and four (4) half brothers sell at Performance Plus.

TEX Capitalist 0032 is a Top 1% $C and Top 2% $B son of LD Capitalist 316. Lot 50 is a top performer among the Angus breed with top ranking EPD percentages – Top 1% $C, RE, Top 2% $B, Top 4% CED, Top 5% $G, HP, Top 10% $M, CW, CEM, and Top 15% WW, MARB. Ten (10) half brothers to sell on February 15th.

Offering Progeny from Elite Genetics Rita 1c43 • Playbook • No Doubt • Confidence Plus • Calvary • Know how • Inertia • Enhance • Capitalist ANGUS AND SIMMANGUS

HIGH $C AND $B BULLS

100 FALL BULLS + 50 SPRING BULLS

SALE WILL BE STREAMED ON CCI.LIVE

T h e T e i x e i r a F a m i ly Allan and Cee Teixeira Allan’s Cell: 805-310-3353 w w w. t e i x e i r a c a t t l e c o . c o m February 2021

John, Heather, Nathan, Joseph and Ben Teixeira John’s Cell: 805-448-3859 • Heather’s Cell: 805-448-3869

American Beef Producer

Tom Hill Tom’s Cell: 541-990-5479

| 3 8 6 7 N W L o w e r B r i d g e W a y Te r r e b o n n e , O R 9 7 7 6 0 | 8 0 5 - 4 4 8 - 3 8 6 9 | c a t t l e @ t h o u s a n d h i l l s r a n c h . c o m

5

CE SCC 24 Karat (Angus)

Bush’s Wing Man (Angus)

CE Colburn Primo (Angus)

Follow Me (Angus)

Conley South Point (Angus)

WB Pendleton (Angus)

Poker Face (Red Angus)

CE Conley Express (Angus)

PVF Blacklist ( Angus)

5T Power Chip (Angus)

CE

CE Showtime Flash (Hereford) Showtime Fireball (Hereford)

Notorious (Hereford)

Purple Cobain (Hereford) CRR Screenshot (Hereford)

THC Omaha (Shorthorn)

DJS The Outsider (SH)

Quiet Man (Shorthorn)

CE Red, White & Roan (Shorthorn) FSF Perfection (Shorthorn)

CECE Maternal Made (% Maine) Consider it Done (Maine-Angus) CCMM Full Tilt (3/4 Maine)

CE Simplify (Maine)

THF Data Bank (Maine)

CE Duel Icon (3/4 Maine) 6

Bourbon Street (Maine)

May We All (1/2 Maine)

CE

State Of Mind (5% Chi, 1/2 Maine) Jose Ali/I-80 Outcross (Maine)

,

Unleashed (Maine)

MVP (% Maine)

CE MINN Peace of Mind (%Maine) American Beef Producer

BOE Done Deal (Maine)

Kingmaker (Maine)

February 2021

CE THF U Need Me (13.4% Chi)

High Style (6.25% Chi)

Exclusive Use (14% Chi)

Onset (17.7% Chi)

I-67 (50% Maine 12%Chi)

THF Good As It Gets (1/2 Maine)

THF In God We Trust

Bull Crush (Club Calf)

Bleeding Purple 419 (Club Calf) Business Done Right (CC)

THF

Getcha Some (Club Calf)

Safe N Sound (Club Calf)

Second2None (Club Calf)

Red Rocky 2 (Club Calf)

THF

CE THF

CE Loaded For Bear (Club Calf)

Driven 80 (Maine)

10AK (Club Calf)

THF

THF

Trump Train (Club Calf)

No Guts, No Glory (Club Calf)

Dew North (Simmy)

Control Freak (Club Calf)

THF THF

Rock Star (Club Calf)

CE GPG Focus (Simmy)

No Worries (Club Calf)

Here I Am (Club Calf)

Hi Ho Silver (Club Calf)

Gone Viral (Club Calf)

CE

CE WC Bankroll (Simmy)

County O (Simmy)

Deplorable (Simmy)

1-573-641-5270

www.cattlevisions.com

CE Lover Boy (Simmy)

February 2021

Home to the Something About Mary (Simmy)

TJSC King of Diamonds (Simmy) American Beef Producer

Fort Knox (3/4 Simmy)

Hottest Sires!

7

11th Annual Production Sale Sunday, February 21, 2021, 2:00 (CT) at the Ranch, Clearbrook, MN Please join us Saturday, February 20 for our Open House and view the sale offering

90 Lots Sell

60 Gelbvieh, Balancer, Angus and Red Angus Bulls 30 Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bred Heifers LRL Eureka H46 Homo Black Homo Polled PB 88% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: JRI In Demand 254F839 ET Dam: LRL Rylee F71 ET Absolute EPD standout. 122 WW ratio, Top 10%CED, Top 1% WW & YW, Top 5%CW, Top 10% REA, Top 5% MARB and Top 1%FPI. One of the most complete purebred bulls in the breed. Phenotype, pedigree and data.

LRL Marshall H205 ET Homo Black Homo Polled PB 94% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: MJBC Franchise F806 Dam: Ms Jo-leen 9801W Direct son of our prolific 9801W donor. PB94 calving ease prospect with top 10% CED, top 20% BW and style to burn.

LRL Budweiser H109 Homo Polled 3% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: HDG Hillsdown Fennegan 4F Dam: LRSF Blackstar A63 113 WW ratio, Top 35% CED, Top 10% WW, Top 10% STAY, Top 10% REA and Top 25% FPI One of the most striking and powerful bulls in the pen, the best of his large sire group

LRL High Life H64 Homo Black Homo Polled 50% Balancer Bull Sire: JKGF Ditka C85 Dam: SINK Ms Edison A favorite in the pen since day 1. JKGF Ditka x DLW Edison 107 WW ratio, Top 20%CED, Top 1%WW, Top 2%YW, top 4%CW, Top 10%REA and Top 10%FPI. Ditka never fails. This guy is one of the stoutest bulls we have ever produced.

LRL Lakota G64 Purebred Red Angus Sire: 5L Bourne Dam’s Sire: Bieber Hard Drive One of best females from her calf crop. Outstanding phenotype, cow family and disposition. Absolute knockout. Carrying a Purebred Red Angus heifer calf sired by WLF Merlin 018A that will be at the top of any group in the country.

Dan Larson 402-560-4052 David Larson 218-766-3323

LRL Naomi G207 Homo Black PB 88% Gelbvieh Bred Heifer Sire: JKGF New Horizon C51ET Dam: DDGR 182Z Beautiful phenotype with very balanced EPD’s led by Top 15% MILK and Top 35% STAY.. Carrying a Purebred Gelbvieh bull calf sired by JRI In Demand with nearly all EPD’s above breed average.

8

American Beef Producer

www.lostriverlivestockmn.com 12866 Lindberg Lake Road Clearbrook, MN 56634 February 2021

Charolais “Just Quality” Bull Sale February 16 • 1 p.m. • Nyssa, OR 110 total Charolais Bulls including 40 Red-Factor bulls

V-A-L BULLS WILL PUT MEAT ON YOUR CALVES AND MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET!

We largely attribute the exceptional qualities of our bulls to to the V-A-L functional females that wean off heavy, high-growth calves.

The Grand Ghampion steer from the 2019 Malheur County Fair, sired by V-A-L bulls and raised

by Mike Robertson, a 30-year V-A-L customer.

Watch for pictures of this year’s stout set of bulls coming soon on our facebook page!

64 years of beef industry excellence Sale offering also includes Top Quality Angus and Brangus bulls from Romans Angus & Brangus!

THE GARNER FAMILY

ROMANS ANGUS & BRANGUS February 2021

(541) 473-3822 • (541) 212-1790

American Beef Producer

Since 1967

VALCHAROLAIS@HOTMAIL.COM (541) 372-5025 • (208) 573-4133 Kendalee: (541) 212-8798 True (541) 212-8802 9

2 28 21 H

H

Race horse style close at 3 p.m. on

2020 Rolled into 2021 But that’s not stopping us!

We’ve consistently delivered the very best genetics from our breeders across the state representing $300+ $C genetics and heifers made for the photo backdrop. That rich history continues in 2021 with a new online platform sale.

Selling over 50 lots!

Show heifers, production females, bred heifers, bulls, embryos and semen all sell online

LK Forever Lady 033 PVF Surveillance 4129 x EXAR Forever Lady 6883

March Show Heifer Prospect

Daughter of the $16,000 many time champion including the Supreme at MO Cattlemen’s All Breed Show

Gleonda Elia H086 DL Dually x Byergo Elia 7471

February Foundation Female

Powerhouse production EPDs of +96 WW and +170 YW paired with a beautiful phenotype

Birks Emblynette Checkerhill 2020 Danica 930 Silveiras Style 9303 x Champion Hill EMBLYNETTE8674 BUBS Southern Charm AA31 x Checkerhill Danica 735

May Show Heifer Prospect

Intermediate division heifer calf bred for the big lights and backdrop

Bred to Square B True North 8052

Front pasture female offering unique blend of phenotype, marbling and $C

Dam: H S Emblazon Erica 179 Mohnen Rip x H S Emblazon Erica 179

Choice of any Spring 2021 ET calves of this mating

Offering the first calves ever born out of the powerful young herdsire and the famous Hillside “179” cow

Dam: Byergo Clover 595 Byergo Black Magic 334 x Byergo Clover 595

Conventional Sexed Heifer Embryos

Breed leading genetics from a 300+ $C cow that is employed in the donor program at Byergo Beef in MO & Baldridge Bros in NE

PLUS: Offering 3 straws of Dameron First Class Semen!

Consignments by: Behlmann Angus, Birk Beef Cattle, Brinkley Angus Ranch, Byergo Beef Genetics,

Checkerhill Angus, Clearwater Farm, Colonial Ridge Farms, Jonathan Durahm, Gleonda Angus, Reed Gooden, Hat Creek Genetics, High Point Farms, Hillside Angus Ranch, Hunter Angus, M Bar M Cattle Co., Meyer Cattle Company, Moyer Cattle Company, Osage Grass & Livestock, Sinning Cattle Company, Sydenstricker Genetics, Triple C Cattle Co., Valley Oaks Angus, Wheeler Angus and more!

For additional information, contact Missouri Angus Association General Manager Julie Conover at 734-260-8635 or julie@missouriangus.org.

Sale book and additional information available at our website: MissouriAngus.org. For 2021, the Sale books will be posted online, but not mailed.

10

Join us in person or via zoom for our annual meeting and banquet on be Saturday, February 27 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Columbia, MO beginning at 3 pm. Visit our website or Trails for more details.

American Beef Producer

February 2021

beef connection 11th Annual Bull Sale March 13, 2021

BREED LEADING GENETICS AT SENSIBLE PRICES S-D556H

$API +149.8 $TI +89.8

JC5568H

$API +178.7 $TI +94.4

1/2 SM 1/2 AN TJ FRANCHISE 451D SON

$API +146.5 $TI +94.6

5/8 SM 3/8 AN IR CAPITALIST E041 SON

JC516H

$API +155.8 $TI +90.2

5/8 SM 3/8 AN TFS POWDER RIVER 8658F SON

March 6, 2021 || 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

1/2 SM 1/2 AN TJ DIPLOMAT 294D SON

100 POWERHOUSE YEARLING SIMANGUSâ„¢ & SIMMENTAL BULLS

Our group of breeders includes the #6 and #7 ranking API herds in the nation.

Great Lakes Beef Connection:

989-429-2834 231-245-6750 517-749-4117 989-429-3600

JC706H

$API +146.2 $TI +89.6

Attend our Open House

John Miller, JC Simmentals Andy Salinas, Salinas Farms Brian Harris, Green Valley Farm Steve Oman, SD Simmentals

PB SM TJ HEISMAN 388F SON

JC904H

$API +142.5 $TI +81.6

3/4 SM 1/4 AN IR CAPITALIST E041 SON

JC4404H

Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Corey Wilkins 256-590-2487

Catalog requests and reasonable delivery arrangements anywhere in the US, contact John Miller, 989-429-2834 or jlmiller@jdmetalworks.com For more information, visit www.jcsimmentals.com

February 2021 JC Simmentals Sale Facility,American Clare, MI || 1:00 pm et Beef Producer

11

29th Annual Production Sale Saturday, April 24, 2021 - 1p.m.

40 Yearling Angus Bulls 25 Yearling Angus Heifers Baldridge Bronc JR Fast Forward Connealy Black Granite MW DNAmite TEX Playbook 5437 KM Broken Bow 002 Arjons Empire 1807 TEX Playbook 5437 Hoover Bullseye N492 Arjons Colonel U124-1827 BACH Daredevil 640

Richard Wiese & Family

Richard Wiese (218)820-6451

6430 Co 1 SW – Pequot Lakes, MN

Juanita Dice

(218)820-3167

www.WRBarRanch.com

“DUAL PURPOSE”— Haul it or Feed it, Wherever you Need it — Quick & E-Z!

When feeding cattle, saving hay & labor is a matter of good stewardship!

“My cows don’t waste enough hay to lay on anymore.” R.M., Dardanelle, AR

“I really like my Bale Carrier/Feeder. It pulls nice and handles well. It doesn’t waste much hay. Everybody that has seen it is impressed. I wish I had a couple more.” - J.T., Austin, TX “Hauling & feeding round bales with the CF890 saves hay & makes my job much easier. I’m going to replace my portable bunk feeders.” - W.W., Glen Haven, WI

Self-Adjusting Feeder Panels

Feeding 8 bales

You could pay up to $12,000 for two competitive four-bale feeders and one bale carrier…Or you can buy the “dual purpose” Carrier/Feeder that feeds 8 bales & carries 11 bales (as pictured) for only $4,900/unit.

"The Bale Carrier/Feeder is the best thing I ever bought for my farm. I really love it & like to tell other people about it." - A.M., Berryville, VA

217-543-3471

“We had such a rough winter that I had to use 2 CF890s to keep my cows fed. Winter or summer it’s a good working all-purpose trailer. We haul our bales quite a distance. I wish it were 3 feet longer so I could haul 12 big bales. It has plenty of strength.” - L.D., Gary, SD Feeder Panels Included

$4,900

1050 E. Columbia Arthur, IL 61911

Hauling 11 bales 12

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, & He shall direct thy paths. Prov. 3:6

American Beef Producer

It is Multi-Purpose & works circles around any other bale feeder!

February 2021

another busy day comes to a close your peace of mind is our top priority

0081 - Stunner x Confidence/Lookout

0277 - Capitalist 316 x Range Boss/Windy 078

9926 - Alpha x Front Page /Alliance

9909 - Alpha x Range Boss/Bando 9074

9716 - Power Eye x Copper Lass

0332 - Golden State x Knob Creek/Prime Cut

Bar S Ranch

Annual Production Sale

Saturday, March 13th, 2021 • Paradise, KS SELLING YEARLING AND 2 YR OLD ANGUS, RED ANGUS AND CHAROLAIS BULLS

Sires include BC Alpha, Musgrave Stunner, Bruns Blaster, Sitz Alpine, Capitalist 316, Stevenson Turning Point Weber Reform, LSF Beartooth, and Bar S Golden State

ALSO SELLING THIS YEAR TOP END REGISTERED OPEN HEIFERS AND COMMERCIAL HEIFERS

Ken & Pat Stielow | bars@gorhamtel.com | 785-483-9733 David & Stephanie Dickerson | barsranch2@hotmail.com | 785-483-1454 Like us on Facebook!

February 2021

American Beef Producer

Bid Live O

“Gavel’s Down, T

For Immediate Ass

13

HIGH POINT GENETICS photos courtesy of Brian Oswald

by Doug Ward Doug@ABPmag.com

It was a beautiful Saturday morning in February 2020 and I was headed to High Point Genetics 12th Annual Angus-SimAngus Bull Sale in Osceola, IA to find a new herd bull for a friend.

In addition offering insurance to other bull buyers on their purchases. As I made the four-hour trip to Osceola, I didn’t see many beef cows along the way. I was driving through corn and bean country USA, mile after mile of flat country. As I drove south of Des Moines on Interstate 35, the countryside began to change. Hills appeared “just like that” and I sensed I was entering Cow Country. After about thirty miles, I took exit #33 onto Highway #34 and headed to the east edge of Osceola. 1071 Harken 14

Hills Drive is the location of the High Point Genetics Angus and SimAngus cattle operation. It is nestled between the beautiful rolling hills, the municipal golf course and Osceola housing developments right on top of a hill.

That view is something to see...

As I drove up the lane to the auction location, I saw an English Tudor-style barn that obviously was built decades before.

It was crafted of red brick, stucco and white painted diagonal trim boards. I took out my camera and started taking pictures so I could show and tell people about this historic place. This is where the High Point Genetics Bull Sale was to be held.

Now, “fast forward 10 American Beef Producer

Months.” I needed something to write about! Boom! I’ve got it! I’ll phone Brian Oswald. “Hey Brian, Doug Ward here! I want to do an article about you, your cow-calf operation and the history of the Harken Farm and Barn!” So, back down to Southern Iowa I go on another beautiful day.

As I approach the street sign Harken Hills Drive, I see the huge black bull and the sign above him saying “High Point Genetics.” As I drive up the street and onto the lane and circle drive, I see another sign saying “Harken Hills Ranch, Dan Oswald Family.”

I met Brian near the bunk house office where I sat down with him and asked “So what’s with the Harken Hills Ranch?” Brian began February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

15

explaining that this farm property was previously owned by Dr. C.R. Harken, a well-known Osceola native who returned to Osceola to practice medicine in the 1930’s.

Doc loved Angus cattle and built the farmstead to suit his own taste.

In 1935, Doc hired a carpenter by the name of Klinebeck from nearby Murray, Iowa to build the Tudor-style barn which he completed in 1937. At the time of the barn’s construction, it was one of the most modern beef facilities around. It could be converted from a working cattle facility to a 1,000-person sale facility in a matter of hours. During the years that Doc practiced medicine in the area, many of his patients were unable to pay their medical bills, so Doc would let them work off their debt on the farm. With their help, the place was manicured to look beautiful. Those same folks would help care for Doc’s Angus cow herd.

Often visiting Doc and his cow herd was J. C. Penney. Penney was the founder of JC Penney department stores. He also had an Angus cow herd near Hamilton, Missouri. Penney was a bull customer of Doc, and Doc, likewise, purchased cattle from Penney. The Harken cattle were often shown by Doc’s employees at various shows including the International Stock Show in Chicago. The Southern Iowa Angus Association used the farmstead as their headquarters since the barn could be converted to a sale arena with bleachers on both sides and chairs above in the mezzanine and included the authentic auction block which is still used at High Point sales today.

Our family’s first recollection of the property came while looking for pasture ground in the 16

mid 1970’s. After Doc passed away, his family sold his farms. Ownership of this farm changed hands several times over the next nearly twenty years. Following the farm crisis of the 80’s, a local Savings and Loan took ownership. When the Savings and Loans folded, the Resolution Trust Company was put in charge of the Savings and Loan assets. Therefore, the farm was in limbo for years while the RTC was in control. The farmstead grew up to weeds and vandals and thieves damaged and stole from the historic barn. Brian remembers coming with his dad to see the deserted place. The weeds were so tall you could hardly see many buildings, fences, the house or smaller sheds.

The residence had a look that somewhat matched the barn, but it was in such bad shape that it was unsalvageable. In the barn, stalls and floors had not been cleaned for years and the hay lofts were full of dusty, old, worthless hay. Memorabilia still laid in the barn office and bunk rooms. Pictures of champion bulls and a show steer survived the deterioration. There was one photograph of Doc showing a prize bull to JC Penney in front of the historic barn.

The Harken Farm Headquarters was purchased by Brian’s parents, Dan and Dianne Oswald in 1992. Famous artist, P Buckley Moss painted the barn and donated a print to the local fairgrounds fundraiser. Restoration of the farm has been a work in progress.

Today the farm is entirely a grass farm. There are green hills everywhere you look. New livestock handling facilities have been added to the original farmstead. Brian and I walked around looking at the newly added buildings, fences, gates and working facilities.

American Beef Producer

I could see that a lot of time and thought went into the planning and building. It looked very user and cow friendly to me. I could see how cattle would move quietly and smoothly through the system without bottlenecks or obstacles along the way. Brian and his very capable herdsman, Curt Widmer, have a very good place to work and display cattle. Large cattle lots tie into the alleyways, the working shed and the calving barn.

Today the High Point Genetics herd consists of 450 registered females of which 75% are Angus and 25% are SimAngus.

Having always raised cattle, Brian’s father Dan came from North Central Iowa, and his Grandfather Art was born in Nebraska, coming to Iowa as a teen during the depression. The cattle business is in their blood and it is what Brian always wanted to be a part of.

Being a kid in the 80’s was difficult. Those years were hard for all people in agriculture. Graduating from High School in 1987, Brian could vividly remember his parents encouraging him to pursue a career outside of agriculture. He was recruited to play ball at Central College in Pella. Pella was closer to home and he could come home to help his dad on weekends. He decided to go to Central and major in Business Administration. He liked Central college and especially the athletic programs at Central where he played football for one of his favorite people, Hall of Fame coach, Ron Schipper. When graduating from college with a degree in hand, he went to work for Farmers Home Administration for a year in two different counties.

Next, an Osceola bank offered him a job. At that time his parents were looking to purchase the Harken February 2021

High Point Cache - Top selling Bull from 2019 sale to Semex in Canada Farm. His dad thought that working locally would be good as he really needed help with the cowcalf operation, therefore Brian was back at the farm! Brian and Mindy were married in July of 1992. Here, they’ve raised two children Jacob and Megan. Jake lives and works in Minneapolis and Megan and husband Eddie live and work nearby and are expecting their first child, Brian and Mindy’s first grandchild, in July.

Having graduated from college in 1991 and landing a desk job, it took a full year to get used to “sitting there.” For Brian, going home at 5 PM, putting on your chore coat and boots, is when he begins to feel like himself again.

With the purchase of the old abandoned Harken farm with February 2021

the historic Tudor-style barn, there were lots of repairs and clean-up to do. They had 150 cows and a John Deere 2640 tractor, no frontwheel assist! The 70-horse tractor was the only piece of equipment they had to take care of the 150 cows. Later, Brian bought a John Deere 4020 tractor to add to the John Deere 2640. Fences all over the farm were bad, water lines and roofs on buildings all leaked. They were pretty much starting all over again! It was good that Brian had his local job. After growing up in the 80’s and now having a business degree, Brian understood the finances of the cattle business.

When Brian’s dad started out in the cow-calf business, he had Hereford and later, Simmental cattle, the traditional red and white American Beef Producer

Simmentals. In the early 90’s Brian met and became friends with a local Angus breeder, Dick Bell.

Dick had served as President of the American Angus Association in 1976 and 1977. He was one of the few two-term presidents of the association. This was a time when performance records on cattle were just beginning to be implemented. Previously, Dick was one of few that had the foresight to breed Angus cattle with more performance in them, making them able to compete with larger breeds. Dick was a good friend of Dale Davis of Rollin’ Rock and Fred Johnson of Summitcrest Farms, two Angus breeders with performance cattle at the time. Dick was highly thought of in the Angus world.

17

Having met Dick in the 90’s, he and Dick formed a good friendship over the years. Dick had dispersed most of his cows when he had developed emphysema, his wife had passed away and he’d lost his two sons. Brian looked forward to heading over to see his friend Dick Bell. They would always jump into the truck and head to the pastures to look at Dick’s Angus cattle. Dick loved looking at the cattle and talking about them. Brian liked Dick’s Angus cattle and started buying some of his own to compliment the SimAngus program. Brian looked to Dick as a mentor.

Another great Angus breeder that Brian considered a mentor was Vance Uden of the TC Ranch in Franklin, NE. When their family would take trips out west and their kids were little, a highlight of each trip was stopping to see Vance and Connie. Vance would always give them a tour and show off his bull calves out on pasture. The TC

18

cattle had performance and “the look” that Brian sought. Vance’s cattle were unique in their kind and he appreciated the way Vance and Connie treated people. Brian strives to treat his customers the same way, as friends. Over the years Brian purchased several herd bulls and groups of cows from Vance. Often, he bought Vance’s older cows that had produced offspring exhibited in their carloads at the National Western in Denver.

While building the foundation for High Point Genetics, Brian had the good fortune to hand pick the top 45 cows from the Silbernagel Angus Farm in ND. Butch was well known in North Dakota and had one of the top performance herds in the state. The day Butch and Barb Silbernagel made the difficult decision to sell their angus herd, a bull stud representative and friend of Brian, happened to stop by their ranch. Butch told the rep of his plans to retire and

American Beef Producer

sell his herd. When the rep left Butch’s ranch, he stopped at the end of the driveway and called Brian telling him about the opportunity.

The rep said, “The bull calves from the Silbernagel cows are the biggest, stoutest group I’ve seen! You might want to call Butch. He’s honest and he’s a really good cowman so just give him a call.” So, Brian called Butch that same night. Butch asked “Where are you from and how on earth did you hear about our decision to sell?” Brian and Butch had a nice visit and by that weekend Brian had arrived in Napolean, ND to meet Butch and Barb. They gave Brian production records on each cow in the herd. This purchase helped jump started the High Point Genetics herd. Their added length and performance matched what Brian was striving for. Many descendants of those original cows now strengthen the foundation for Brian’s herd.

Brian, now 51, has main-

February 2021

Dr. C.R. Harken and J.C. Penney

February 2021

American Beef Producer

19

20

American Beef Producer

February 2021

tained a career in lending for 30 years. For 15 years he held a leadership position at Great Western Bank, and for the past 11 years has worked for Farm Credit Services of America, which allows him to work from his home office. His understanding of the finance part of farming allows him to be in touch with the kind of cattle that “pay the bills.” As Brian’s time has always been limited, it put more pressure on the cows; if they did not perform or if they acted up or were a problem, they did not stick around. Brian simply did not have time to babysit his cows. High Point herdsman, Curt Widmer, has been with Brian as a full-time employee about 1 ½ years. Brian is fortunate to have as talented and versatile a teammate as Curt. Prior to Curt, part time and weekend help were utilized over the years with many challenges. Once Brian gets off work from his day job, he switches hats and is out to the farm to do what he truly loves, working with and raising good cattle. That schedule could be hard on a marriage, but Brian says his wife Mindy is the most patient woman you will ever meet. Most wives wouldn’t put up with his schedule, but Mindy knows that this is the only thing he has ever wanted to do, to raise cattle. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been

February 2021

very rewarding.

Whether High Point customers sell their calves as feeders or feed them to finish, they still sell by the pound. If these cattle do not perform and gain, they aren’t going to make money. That’s where High Point bulls consistently add performance and stretch to their calves and above all, profitability!

High Point cattle are bred to have easy going dispositions and to be structurally sound. Replacement heifers must have good udders and calm temperaments.

Artificial insemination allows balanced trait selection methods used in breeding. No single trait selection is used. When it comes to selecting breeding stock, “Use your own eyes. If you go to a sale and find yourself kicking the dirt about a bull-buying decision, should I or shouldn’t I buy him, you need to get in your truck and head home. But, if you really like the bull, find a way to own him.”

This was solid advice Vance Uden told Brian years ago, “Always go with your gut feeling.”

Both spring and fall calving seasons are utilized. Brian doesn’t breed for the show ring but breeds cattle that are easy to look at. Artificial insemination and genomics are used heavily. All females are individually mated.

Visual appraisal and genetic composition are taken into account when making mating decisions.

Brian doesn’t cut corners.

He is never satisfied with good enough. The seedstock business is very time consuming and it consistently calls for implementation of ideas that will save time and make cattle better ultimately adding profit to the customer’s bottom line.

American Beef Producer

Last February on that Saturday sale day morning, when I walked into that first pen of High Point Genetics bulls, I knew that someone had spent years of sweat and hours and hours making the right breeding decisions necessary to raise bulls that have a norm of consistency, like these bulls showed from the first pen to the last. Rest assured you can buy bulls with confidence at High Point Genetics. Customers return year after year to purchase their bulls because they know they are raised right in large open lots and pastures allowing their future herd bulls to get plenty of exercise.

You need to make a trip to High Point Genetics in Osceola, IA to see this outstanding cow herd.

Better yet, visit www.highpointbulls.com to see and request their 2021 Bull Sale catalog. Also check out their farm photos and videos of each of the bulls selling on February 27 in the historic Harken Barn in Harken Hills. You will not be disappointed.

Lunch is served before the 1 PM Bull Sale and the barn is heated. If you are unable to attend the sale you can bid online.

You can contact Brian @ 641-344-1044

Origin

al

DRIVE-THRU ELECTRIC GATE “No More Opening and Closing Gates”

Simply drive thru with any equipment…safely, without electrical shock to the operator. Spring loaded gate swings closed automatically.

koehn@iw.net • koehnmarketing.com

1-800-658-3998

21

22

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

23

The First Hydraulic Corral and still the Largest!

Rawhide Processor

by John McDonald

3 Sizes

Available!

• Pull on highway at speed limit.

• Fits through any gate your pickup will.

• Stable on uneven terrain.

• Permanent sheeted adjustable alley.

• Transport wheels are permanent, no sliding off the axles and rolling out of the way.

• Wheels on each panel and electric over hydraulic jack eliminates lifting—saves time.

• Frame gates for sorting.

24

Rawhide Portable Corral 900 NORTH WASHINGTON ST., ABILENE, KS 67410

785.263.3436

www.rawhideportablecorral.com

American Beef Producer

February 2021

DCR Mr Huntsman H27 M945165

DCR Mr Hatchback H101 M945168

DCR Mr High Ridge H145 EM945158

Sire: LT Affinity 6221 • Dam: DCR Ms Silver Dozer F513

Sire: JWX Exit 902E • Dam: DCR Ms Outla E286

Sire: PVF Ridge 7142 • Dam: DCR Ms 535X Bandito A144

DCR Mr Heavy Power H236 M945164 DOB 3/3/20 BW 95 ADJWWT/R 923/114 BW 2.1, WW 55, YW 96, MLK 9, MTL 37, TSI 235.58 (TOP 2%)

DCR Mr Hand Print H395 QM201987

DCR Mr Hardball H463 M945172

Sire: WCF Mr Silver Gun 467 • Dam: DCR Ms Tuffie C456

Sire :Tri-N Captain Morgan 340A • Dam: DCR Ms Fire D369

Sire: LT Ransom 8644 • Dam: DCR Ms Taylor Made C507

DCR Mr Hawkins H37 3780881

DOB 2/6/20 BW 84 ADJWWT/R 901/109 BW -0.3, WW 97.2, YW 145.2, MLK 26.4, MWW 75, API 164.7, TI 99.79

DCR Mr Hard Impact H69 3780825 DOB 2/10/20 BW 80 ADJWWT/R 867/105 BW 0.5, WW 86.4, YW 130.7, MLK 28.0, MWW 71.1 API 140.4, TI 84.8

DCR Mr High Attraction H271 TW 3781034

Sire: Hook’s Black Hawk 50B • Dam: DCR Ms Beacon F1

Sire: KRJ HZN Direct Impact F805 • Dam: DCR Ms B Wideload F536

Sire: DCR Mr Main Attaction E18 • Dam: DCR Ms B/Tanker A299

DOB 2/13/20 BW 80 ADJWWT/R 851/108 BW -0.8, WW 40, YW, 77, MLK 12, MTL 32, TSI 227 (TOP 7%)

OB 2/14/20 BW 90 ADJWWT/R 890/109 BW 1.6, WW 35, YW 68, MLK 11, MTL 29, TSI 213.48 (TOP 25%)

DOB 3/13/20 BW 95 ADJWWT/R 829/102 BW 2.8, WW 38, YW 76, MLK 7, MTL 26, TSI 220.13 (TOP 15%)

DOB 2/19/20 BW 94 ADJWWT/R 894/100 BW 0.4, WW 38, YW 79, MLK 12, MTL 31, TSI 224 (TOP 9%)

DOB 3/20/20 BW 93 ADJWWT/R 914/112 BW 2.6, WW 46, YW 88, MLK 13, MTL 36, TSI 232.33 (TOP 3%)

DOB 3/6/20 BW 82 ADJWWT 839 BW 2.7, WW 79.9, YW 121.8, MLK 32.1, MWW 72, API 118.5, TI 75.8

Visitors Always Welcome!

Directions: West of Bismarck, ND take I94 to exit 134.

Go 2 miles north & 1 mile west.

For more information, please call or write

DCR Mr Huckleberry H410 3780973

DOB 3/14/20 BW 100 ADJWWT/R 873/105 BW 4.5, WW 90.2, YW 141.1, MLK 37.4, MWW 82.4, API 128, TI 79.7 Sire: RFS Bulletproof B42 • Dam: DCR Ms Redgie C428

February 2021

Charles Doll • 701-843-8673 3991 36th St. • New Salem, ND 58563 dollboyz@westriv.com

Harlan Doll • 701-843-8771 David Doll • 701-843-7947

dollfarm@westriv.com

www.dollranch.net American Beef Producer

25

Registered Black and Red Angus breeding stock for sale!

AMERICANFOODSGROUP.COM

January 2021

TOP

PRICES

PAID for your cattle

LONG PRAIRIE, MN

GIBBON, NE

Tyrel Lembke » 877-300-9298

Mike Baczwaski » 800-445-0042

Bulls • Lean Cows

Bulls • Fed Cows • Lean Cows

GREEN BAY, WI

YANKTON, SD

Dean Derricks » 920-436-6529

Chad McQuade » 605-668-4275

Holstein Steers • Fed Cows • Lean Cows

Bulls • Lean Cows

KIMBALL, MN • Tim Schiefelbein » 320-398-2700 Holstein Contracting thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN

65

26

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

27

Sale Calendar 1-Feb

Apex Cattle Co. Bull & Bred Heifer

Dannebrog, NE

6-Feb

Makovicka Angus

Rising City, NE

1-Feb

Black Hills Stock Show

Rapid City, SD

6-Feb

Messner Herefords Sale

Slapout, OK

Messner Ranch

Laverne, OK

1-Feb

Gateway Simmental

Lewistown, MT

6-Feb

1-Feb

Martin Angus Ranch

Ogallala, NE

6-Feb

NE Alabama Performance Breeders

Cullman, AL

Powerline Genetics

Castle Dale, UT

1-Feb

Michael Erdmann Angus

Frederick, SD

6-Feb

1-Feb

Mike Sitz Angus

Burwell, NE

6-Feb

Prairie Creek Angus

Pleasant Plains, IL

Prickly Pear Simmental Bull Sale

Helena, MT

1-Feb

Pelton Polled Herefords

Halliday, ND

6-Feb

1-Feb

SW Expo Nat’l Open Hereford Show Ft. Worth, TX

6-Feb

South Texas Hereford Association

Beeville, TX

1-Feb

Wicks Cattle Production Sale

Richardton, ND

6-Feb

Springer Simmentals Genetics Sale

Decorah, IA

2-Feb

Babcock Angus

Long Pine, NE

6-Feb

Stockmens Source Beef Bulls Sale

Wellfleet, NE

Steffan Simmentals Production sale

Kildeer, ND Taylor, NE

2-Feb

Black Hills Stock Show

Rapid City, SD

6-Feb

2-Feb

Hoover Angus Farm

Ellston, IA

6-Feb

Upstream Ranch Bull Sale

Frey Angus Ranch 46th Production Sale Granville, ND

2-Feb

Jungles Shorthorn Farm

Kathryn, ND

7-Feb

3-Feb

Bartos/Fredrick Angus Annual

Verdigre, NE

7-Feb

Hartman Cattle Company

Tecumseh, NE

BB Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Connell, WA

3-Feb

Beggars Big Sky Genetic Source

Wibaux, MT

8-Feb

3-Feb

Black Hills Stock Show

Rapid City, SD

8-Feb

Dakota Power Bull Sale

Valley City, ND

3-Feb Cline Angus Valentine, NE

8-Feb

Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch

Ree Heights, SD

3-Feb

8-Feb Felton Angus Springdale, MT

Lazy C Diamond Ranch

Kintyre, ND

3-Feb Ressler Angus Cooperstown, ND

8-Feb

Koupal Angus/Koupal’s B&B Angus Dante, SD

3-Feb Seevers Angus Burwell, NE

8-Feb

Logterman Family Production Sale

4-Feb

Barstow Angus Ranch

Springview, NE

8-Feb Pilakowski Angus Arthur, NE

4-Feb

Grand Hills Purebred Charolais

Sc Online Sales

8-Feb

Poppe Bulls/Horseshoe Hill Bull sale Bloomfield, NE Sletten Angus Ranch

Valentine, NE

4-Feb

Hart Simmentals Power Bull Sale

Frederick, SD

8-Feb

Faith, SD

4-Feb

Idland Cattle Co.

Glendive, MT

8-Feb

Venner Limousin The “Yellowstone” Online sale Wilkinson Ranch Annual Bull Sale

Lake Preston, SD

4-Feb

Ridder Herefords

Callaway, NE

8-Feb

4-Feb

Stavick Simmental

Veblen, SD

9-Feb

Arrow Crown Angus

Scottsbluff, NE

Dixie National Jr Angus Show

Jackson, MS

4-Feb

Stroh Herefords

Killdeer, ND

9-Feb

4-Feb

Topp Angus

Grace City, ND

9-Feb

Edge Of The West Production Sale

Mandan, ND

Belfield, ND

9-Feb

Forester Red Angus

Richardton, ND

Homedale, ID

9-Feb

Kuck Ranch Annual Production Sale

Lexington, NE

Petersek’s Raven Angus Ranch

Colome, SD

5-Feb

Baumgarten Cattle Co.

5-Feb

Burgess Angus Bull Sale

5-Feb

Cammack Farms

Beatrice, NE

9-Feb

5-Feb

Cow Camp Ranch’s Annual Sale

Lost Springs, KS

9-Feb

South Mtn. Cattle Bull Sale

Caldwell, ID

Lake Andes, SD

9-Feb

Werning Cattle Co

Emery, SD

5-Feb Duzan Angus Lexington, IL

10-Feb Broberg Charolais

Tilden, NE

5-Feb

Elkington Polled Herefords Bull Sale Idaho Falls, ID

10-Feb Durbin Creek Ranch

Thermopolis, WY

5-Feb

Kunkel Simmental

New Salem, ND

10-Feb Friedt Herefords

Dickinson, ND Wessington, SD

5-Feb

Dvorak Herefords Bull Sale

5-Feb

Maher Angus Ranch

Morristown, SD

10-Feb Jackpot Cattle Company

5-Feb

Ohlrichs cattle

Norfolk, NE

10-Feb Jindra Angus Clarkson, NE

5-Feb

Poss Angus Annual Bull Sale

Scotia, NE

10-Feb Meadow Acres Bull Sale

5-Feb

Severance Diamond Charolais & Angus Mandan, ND

10-Feb Miske Angus Glendive, MT

5-Feb

Spring Valley Ranch

Burwell, NE

10-Feb River Creek Farm

Manhattan, KS

6-Feb

Clemson Bull Test

Clemson, SC

10-Feb Wilkinson Farms

Montpelier, ND Veteran, WY

Echo, OR

6-Feb

Cardinal Cattle Co.

Wyoming, IL

11-Feb Booth’s Cherry Creek

6-Feb

Ellingson Angus Production Sale

Saint Anthony, ND

11-Feb Bowman Ranch

Rhame, ND West Point, NE

6-Feb

Graff/Tumbling T Angus

Ogallala, NE

11-Feb Felt Farms

6-Feb

Horsley Bros.

Toulon, IL

11-Feb Grand Hills Purebred Charolais

Sc Online Sales Atkinson, NE

6-Feb

Jm Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Lawrenceburg, TN

11-Feb Green Valley Ranch

6-Feb

Klamath Falls Bull Sale

Klamath Falls, OR

11-Feb Hoffman Angus Wheatland, ND

6-Feb

Klain Simmental Ranch

Ruso, ND

11-Feb Lassle Ranch Simmental

6-Feb

Lonnan Stock Farm 46th Prod. Sale

Corning, IA

11-Feb SD Showplace & Watertown Farm Show Watertown, SD

28

American Beef Producer

Glendive, MT February 2021

Sale Calendar 11-Feb Wittkopp Angus Glasgow, MT 12-Feb Bar Kd Ranch/Lambert Ranch

Alturas, CA

12-Feb Bata Brothers/Bell Family

Rugby, ND

12-Feb Bred For Balance Sale

Starbuck, MN

12-Feb Crooked Creek Angus

Burlington Junction, MO

12-Feb Dutch Flat Angus Bull Sale

Pomeroy, WA

12-Feb Honeyman Charolais

Bowman, ND

12-Feb Iowa Beef Expo

Des Moines, IA

12-Feb Lambert Ranch Modoc Bull Sale

Alturas, CA

12-Feb Lemke Cattle

Lawrence, NE

12-Feb Powder River Angus

Buffalo, WY

12-Feb Talkington Angus Ranch

Belfield, ND

Annual Bull Sale

February 14, 2021 | 1:00 PM Howard Co. Fairgrounds - Cresco, IA

Dr. Lynn: 507-886-4016 Matt: 701-866-3544

12-Feb TNT Simmentals 36th Annual Bull Sale Almont, ND 12-Feb Topp Herefords Annual Prod Sale

GRACE CITY, ND

12-Feb Vandeberghe’s Flying V Angus

Cleveland, ND

12-Feb Vin-Mar Cattle Co.

Rushville, NE

13-Feb Black Crest Farm

Sumter, SC

13-Feb Bradley 3 Ranch

Estelline, TX

13-Feb Browns Angus Ranch

Center, ND

13-Feb Charolais For Profit

Columbus, TX

13-Feb Conley/Penner Ada, OK 13-Feb CK & Wager

Highmore, SD

13-Feb EZ Angus Ranch

Myrtle Creek, OR

13-Feb Gem State Classic Sale

Twin Falls, ID

13-Feb Iowa Beef Expo runs through Feb 21 Des Moines, IA 13-Feb J&N Ranch Black Hereford Bull Sale Leavenworth, KS 13-Feb Kenner Simmentals

Leeds, ND

13-Feb Mississippi/Dixie National Simmental Jackson, MS 13-Feb Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale Gladstone, ND 13-Feb Rifle Creek Cattle Co.

Anselmo, NE

13-Feb Rousey Simangus™ Bull Sale

North Platte, NE

13-Feb Rydeen Farms

Clearbrook, MN

13-Feb San Antonio Livestock Show

San Antonio, TX

13-Feb Schaff Angus Valley 118th Production Sale St Anthony, ND 13-Feb Stewart Charolais & Red Angus

Columbus, TX

13-Feb Sulphin Cattle Co.

Lamar, CO

13-Feb Turnpike Creek Farms

Milan, GA

13-Feb Treftz Limousin

Wetonka, SD

14-Feb Brown’s Angus Ranch

Center, ND

Protected Processing!

-

www.oakmfarm.com 14-Feb Mrnak Hereford 14-Feb Rausch Herefords

Hoven, SD

14-Feb Stone Creek Angus

Freeport, IL

15-Feb Albrecht/Penz Caddo, OK 15-Feb Iowa Beef Expo Charolais Sale

Des Moines, IA

15-Feb Albrecht/Penz Sale

Caddo, OK

15-Feb Bulls Of The Big Sky

Billings, MT

15-Feb Dixie National ROV Angus Show

Jackson, MS

15-Feb Frank Cattle Co.

Chappell, NE

15-Feb Graesser Bros Angus Bull Sale

Winner, SD

15-Feb Houck Rock Creek Ranch

Allen, KS

15-Feb Iowa Beef Expo

Des Moines, IA

15-Feb Rausch Herefords

Hoven, SD

15-Feb Rennert Ranch, Heart-J Char-Lay

Cozad, NE

15-Feb Teixeira Cattle Co Bull Sale

Terrebonne, OR

15-Feb Tokach Angus Ranch

Saint Anthony, ND

15-Feb Weaver Angus

Fort Collins, CO

16-Feb Bar JZ Ranches Bull Sale

Holabird, SD

16-Feb Bina Charolais

Jamestown, ND

16-Feb Cedar Top Ranch

Burwell, NE

16-Feb Coleman Angus Missoula, MT 16-Feb Hooscow Angus Gordon, NE 16-Feb Kessler Angus Bull Sale

Milton-Freewater, OR

16-Feb McBride Angus Beechgrove, TN

A Cowman’s Best Friend at Calving Time!

Marvin Schultis, NE - "It works great! Safe and very easy to process calves. Would not be without it! Thanks for the great workmanship." Craig Oceanak, WY - "We calve range cows on rough ground. Catcher is very valuable for a one-person outfit!"

February 2021

Bowman, ND

14-Feb Oak Meadow Farms Annual Production Sale Cresco, IA

American Beef Producer

Safe Release!

Watch Action Video at

SafetyZoneCalfCatchers.com

For local dealers or to order, call 877-505-0914 today!

FACTORY DIRECT PRICING

29

Add the advantages of MacDonald Ranch Salers and Optimizer Bulls to Your Cowherd l Calving ease and calf vigor means legendary calf survivability l Extra longevity and fertility of Salers females means more pounds of calf per cow in a lifetime l Salers are the highest marbling and lightest birth weight of the Continental breeds l 30 years of breeding Salers and selecting for gentle dispositions l Reduce or eliminate brisket disease problems l All double-black bulls tested for homozygous black genotype l Bulls developed to stand up under tough breeding conditions l Complete ultrasound and performance gain test data 30

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

31

Sale Calendar 16-Feb Moke Angus Corsica, SD

19-Feb Black Top Angus & Hereford

16-Feb Qbvjt Power By Design Sale

Oakes, ND

19-Feb Bullerman Angus Adrian, MN

16-Feb Reverse Rocking R

Maxwell, NM

Mitchell, SD

19-Feb Clift Livestock Charolais & Angus

Ellensburg, WA

16-Feb V-A-L Charolais Just Quality Bull Sale Nyssa, OR

19-Feb Dakota Xpress

Mandan, ND

17-Feb 30Th Annual San Antonio Livestock

San Antonio, TX

19-Feb Galaxy Beef

Macon, MO

17-Feb Barenthsen Bullinger Red Angus

Powers Lake, ND

19-Feb Grandview Angus

Rapid City, SD

17-Feb Hilltop Angus Ranch

Bowdle, SD

19-Feb Green Lake Angus

Wishek, ND

17-Feb Iowa Beef Expo Hereford Sale

Des Moines, IA

19-Feb Hoffman Ranch

Thedford, NE

17-Feb Larson Family Ranch

Hamill, SD

19-Feb LSU Ag Ctr. Jr. Angus Show

Gonzales, LA

17-Feb Millar Angus Sturgis, SD

19-Feb Lundgren Angus Ranch

Gove, KS

17-Feb Montana Ranch

Bigfork, MT

19-Feb Nebraska Hereford Female Sale

Kearney, NE

17-Feb NE Cattlemen’s Classic Open Hereford Kearney, NE

19-Feb Price Cattle Bull Sale

Echo, OR

17-Feb Ok&T Angus Assn

Buffalo, OK

19-Feb R&R Cattle Company

Chamberlain, SD

17-Feb Ostrand Angus Sargent, NE

19-Feb R Lazy B Charolais Production Sale

Aberdeen, SD

17-Feb Shaw Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Caldwell, ID

19-Feb Stock Show & Jr. Angus Heifer Show San Antonio, TX

18-Feb Georgia Jr. Nat’l Livestock Show

Perry, GA

19-Feb Sandy Acres Simmental Annual Bull Sale Neligh, NE

18-Feb Krebs Ranch

Gordon, NE

19-Feb White Hawk Ranch

18-Feb Lowell Fisher Family Herefords

Spencer, NE

20-Feb 7P Ranch’s Tyler, TX

18-Feb Mogck & Sons Angus

Olivet, SD

20-Feb Baylor Cowden Hornhead online sale sconlinesales.com

18-Feb Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Kearney, NE

20-Feb Beefmaster Border Classic III

18-Feb Nebraska Hereford Bull Sale

Kearney, NE

20-Feb Byergo Angus Savannah, MO

18-Feb Olson’s Red Power

Argusville, ND

20-Feb Fallon All Breeds Bull Sale

Fallon, NV

18-Feb Schriefer Red Angus

Golden Valley, ND

20-Feb Dixson Farms, Inc.

Atwood, KS

19-Feb Angus Alliance Bull Sale

Ellensburg, WA

20-Feb Domek Charolais Bull Sale

Wibaux, MT

20-Feb Fallon All Breeds Sale

Fallon, NV

20-Feb Foundation Angus Alliance Sale

Luling, TX

20-Feb GV Limousin

Garnett, KS

20-Feb Hoiby Simmental Ranch

McGregor, ND

20-Feb Hoosier Beef Congress Sale

Indianapolis, IN

20 Feb

Earlham, IA

Buchanan, GA

Edcouch, TX

Janssen Angus

20-Feb Jr Ranch/Sackmann Othello, WA 20-Feb Leader Angus 49th Annual Production Sale Crofton, NE 20-Feb Littau Land & Cattle Private Treaty

Clearfield, SD

20-Feb Magnolia Hereford Assoc. Sale

Magnolia, AR

20-Feb Minert-Simonson Dunning, NE 20-Feb Nebraska Classic Simmental Sale

Kearney, NE

20-Feb PABCO Performance Bull Sale

Madras, OR

20-Feb Pine View Angus Colesburg, IA 20-Feb Riley Bros. Bull Sale

Darlington, WI

20-Feb Schiefelbein Angus Farms

Kimball, MN

20-Feb Smith’s Saddle Butte Ranch

Bowman, ND

20-Feb Southern Cattlemen’s Bull & Female Hattiesburg, MS 20-Feb Southern Opportunity Hereford Sale

Martin, TN

20-Feb Strommen Ranch Bull Sale

Fort Rice, ND

20-Feb Swanson Cattle Co

Oxford, NE

20-Feb Tweedy Cattle Co.

Imboden, AR

20-Feb Varilek Angus Ranch 69th Bull Sale

Geddes, SD

20-Feb Walter Angus Hudson, CO 20-Feb Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Mtg 20-Feb Yon Family Farms Spring Sale 32

American Beef Producer

Wisconsin Dells, WI Ridge Spring, SC February 2021

Sale Calendar 21-Feb Bruner Angus Ranch

Drake, ND

26-Feb Jamison Herefords Bull Sale

Quinter, KS

21-Feb Bruning Farms

Fairbury, NE

26-Feb Mid-America Simmental Sale

Springfield, IL

21-Feb Gaffney Family Cattle

Barneveld, WI

26-Feb Peckenpaugh Angus Bull Sale

Carthage, SD

21-Feb High Desert Select Online

Homedale, ID

26-Feb Skinner Ranch Seedstock

Hall, MT

21-Feb Katie Colin Farm

Cartersville, GA

26-Feb Southwest Angus Genetics

Dodge City, KS

21-Feb Lost River Livestock 11th Ann Prod Sale Clearbrook, MN

26-Feb Wieczorek Limousin

Mt. Vernon, SD

21-Feb Nathan Palm Angus 9th Ann Prod Sale Watertown, SD

27-Feb 3/6 Hofmann Simmental

Clay Center, KS

22-Feb Beastrom Ranch

Pierre, SD

27-Feb 44 Farms Bull Sale

Cameron, TX

22-Feb Circle L Angus

Dillon, MT

27-Feb Arizona Angus Invitational Sale

Marana, AZ

22-Feb Colyer Herefords Production Sale

Bruneau, ID

27-Feb Baker Angus Bull Sale

Vale, OR

22-Feb Foxhoven Angus Crofton, NE

27-Feb Bowlin Cattle Co.

22-Feb Hart Angus Farms

Frederick, SD

27-Feb Bush Angus 47th Performance Sale

22-Feb Heritage Bull Sale

Perkins, OK

Valentine, NE Britton, SD

27-Feb Cannon Charolais Ranch

Newton, IA

22-Feb Oklahoma Panhandle State Bull Sale Goodwell, OK

27-Feb Carlson Angus & Classic Angus

Mott, ND

22-Feb Reyes/Russell Wheatland, WY

27-Feb CO State Bull & Female Sale

Ft. Collins, CO

22-Feb Robert Elliott & Sons Angus

Adams, TN

27-Feb Dally Angus Ranch

Montpelier, ND

22-Fen Woodall Angus Farm

Quality, KY

27-Feb Early March Madness

Rockfield, KY

23-Feb Barker Cattle Bull Sale

Burley, ID

27-Feb Kreth Herefords Production Sale

Mt. Vernon, SD

23-Feb Chatel Farms Online Female Sale

Reidsville, GA

27-Feb Hang’n A Cattle Co.

Othello, WA

23-Feb Connelly Angus Valier, MT

27-Feb High Point Genetics 13th Annual Bull Sale

23-Feb Deep Creek Angus Ranch

Midland, SD

Osceola, IA

27-Feb Leveldale Farms Open House

Mason City, IL

23-Feb Frese Angus Columbus, NE

27-Feb Lonely Valley Limousin

Creston, NE

23-Feb Haynes Cattle Co.

Ogallala, NE

27-Feb High Point Genetics

Osceola, IA

23-Feb J.C. Heiken & Sons

Miles City, MT

27-Feb Houston Magic XXI

Brenham, TX

27-Feb Illinois Angus Futurity Sale

McComb, IL

23-Feb Landmark Angus Atkinson, NE 23-Feb Rock Creek Livestock Angus Sale

Mitchell, SD

LEADER ANGUS FARM

23-Feb Southwestern Expo Jr Hereford Show Ft. Worth, TX 23-Feb TSN Simmentals

Platte, SD

24-Feb C Diamond Simmental

Dawson, ND

24-Feb Chestnut Angus Bull Sale

Pipestone, MN

24-Feb Deutsch Charolais Online Bull Sale Charauctions.com 24-Feb Hunt Angus Merna, NE 24-Feb Mt Rushmore Angus Ranch Bull Sale Rapid City, SD 24-Feb Quartermaster Creek Ranch

Leedey, OK

24-Feb Stortz Gibb

Glendive, MT

49th Annual Black Angus Production Sale

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021 1:00 PM

24-Feb Tc Ranch Franklin, NE 24-Feb Wooden Shoe Farms Sale

Blackfoot, ID

24-Mar York Creek Red Angus

Herman, NE

25-Feb Botts Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Colchester, IL

25-Feb GG&T Cattle Co.

Quinter, KS

Selling 95 Registered Angus Cattle

25-Feb Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Springfield, IL 25-Feb Moore Angus Bull Sale

Artesian, SD

25-Feb Symens Brothers Limousin

Amherst, SD

25-Feb Van Dyke Angus

Manhattan, MT

25-Feb Wooden Shoe Farms Bull Sale

Blackfoot, ID

26-Feb Bar 6 Charolais Cowmans Kind Bull Sale

Mill Brae Conf Plus 7059 S Powerpoint WS 5503 Connealy National 5817 PA Fortitude B1062 Bartels Asset 3050 624 Leaders Trustworthy 6 PA Scale House 517 S A W Payweight 676 PA New Day 635 Connealy Treasure 682X

Gordon Leader: (402) 388-4949 Mark Leader: (605) 660-1933 55368 Hwy 12 • Crofton, NE

Madras, OR

26-Feb Burns Farms & Southern Star

Pikeville, TN

26-Feb Deppe Angus Pt Sale

Waverly, IA

26-Feb Gant Polled Herefords Bull Sale

Geddes, SD

26-Feb Hiline Angus

Three Forks, MT

February 2021

70 – 2 Year Old Bulls 25 – Yearling Bulls

Featured Sires: • • • • • • • • • •

American Beef Producer

Selling by Live Auction at the Ranch 2 Miles East of Crofton on Highway 12 or Bid Online at DVAuction.com

33

Sale Calendar 27-Feb CO State Univ Bull And Female Sale Ft. Collins, CO

2-Mar

Lott/Mcmurphy Bull Sale

Alva, OK

27-Feb Kreth Herefords Production Sale

Mt. Vernon, SD

2-Mar

Macholan Angus Bull Sale

Columbus, NE

27-Feb Lazy Black Diamond Ranch Bull Sale Kearney, NE

2-Mar

Manzano Angus Bull Sale

Estancia, NM

27-Feb Meadows Creek Farm

Montgomery, AL

2-Mar

Schutte & Sons Polled Herefords

Guide Rock, NE

27-Feb Missouri Angus Breeders Futurity

Columbia, MO

2-Mar Style’s Angus Brentford, SD

27-Feb Never Sweat Ranch

Missoula, MT

2-Mar

Thomas Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Baker City, OR

27-Feb Post Rock Cattle Co

Barnard, KS

3-Mar

Adams Connection Bull Sale

Blackfoot, ID

27-Feb Ranchers Choice Bull Sale

Othello, WA

3-Mar Bruns Angus Madison, SD

27-Feb RV Bar Angus

Jensen, UT

3-Mar

Carcass Plus Bull Sale

Isabel, KS

27-Feb Rogers Bar HR Spring

Collins, MS

3-Mar

Hall Ranch

Bassett, NE

27-Feb Saluda County Cattlemen’s Ass’n

Saluda, SC

3-Mar

Houston Livestock Show All Breed

Houston, TX

27-Feb S Diamond Angus Annual Bull sale

Henderson, NE

3-Mar

Klein Ranch’s

Atwood, KS

27-Feb Shepherd Charolais PT

Stuart, IA

3-Mar

Ox Bow Angus Ranch Spring Sale

Wolf Creek, MT

27-Feb STBBA Houston Futurity Sale

Brenham, TX

3-Mar Ridl Angus Dickinson, ND

27-Feb Stratford Angus Pratt, KS

3-Mar

Tifton Bull Test Sale

27-Feb Studer/Gilman Shorthorns

amsonlinesales.com

3-Mar

Thomas Charolais Spring Bull Sale

Raymondville, TX

27-Feb Swanson Cattle Co.

Oxford, NE

4-Mar

Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale

San Saba, TX

27-Feb Tegtmeier Polled Herefords

Burchard, NE

4-Mar

Brink Simmentals’ Phone Auction

brinkgenetics.com

27-Feb Trail’s End Angus

Riverside, IA

4-Mar Bruns Angus Madison, SD

27-Feb Ts Ranch Bull Sale

Cottonwood Falls, KS

4-Mar

Cannon Angus Bull Sale

Preston, ID

27-Feb Walton Way Open House

Linwood, NY

4-Mar

Diamond Seven Angus

Tucumcari, NM

27-Feb Yearous Cattle Co.

Fort Morgan, CO

4-Mar

Generic Genetics

Ida Grove, IA

28-Feb Buchanan Bull Sale

Klamath Falls, OR

4-Mar

Jensen Bros. Bull Sale

Courtland, KS

28-Feb Carlson Cattle Co.

Columbus, NE

4-Mar

Keller Broken Heart Ranch

Mandan, ND

28-Feb MO Angus Breeder Futurity Sale

Online

4-Mar

Larson Angus Ranch

Sharon Springs, KS

28-Feb Raml Cattle Bull Sale

Goodwin, SD

Irwinville, GA

4-Mar

Pasture View Angus Bull Sale

Valentine, NE

28-Feb Roberts Angus Ruab, ND

4-Mar

Northwest Hereford Breeders

Stanfield, OR

28-Feb Voss Angus Dexter, IA

4-Mar

Split Diamond Ranch

Dillon, MT

28-Feb Woolfolk Farms Bull Sale

Columbia, TN

5-Mar

Alabama Cattlemens Convention

Montgomery, AL

1-Mar

Arrowsmith Red Angus

Bassett, NE

5-Mar

Chimney Butte Ranch Annual Sale

Mandan, ND

1-Mar

Clear Creek Angus

Chinook, MT

5-Mar

Crouthamel Cattle Bull Sale

Stanfield, OR

1-Mar

Caraway Red Angus Production sale

Lake Benton, MN

5-Mar

Eichacker Simmentals

Salem, SD

1-Mar

Cody Cattle Co.

Courtland, KS

5-Mar

Express Ranches Spring Bull Sale

Yukon, OK

1-Mar

Hanel’s Black Simmental

Courtland, KS

5-Mar

Kentucky Angus Annual Mtg.

Louisville, KY

1-Mar

Harrell Hereford Ranch Sale

Baker City, OR

1-Mar

Hojer Ranch 29th Annual Prod Sale

Lake Preston, SD

1-Mar

Kester Herefords Bull Sale

Atkinson, NE

1-Mar

KM Cattle Co.

Coon Rapids, IA

1-Mar

Leveldale Farms

Mason City, IL

1-Mar

Lyons Ranch

Manhattan, KS

1-Mar

Pearcy Angus Bull Sale

Eakly, OK

1-Mar

Sweet 16 Online Bull And Female Sale www.lot1.com

1-Mar

Vision Angus

North Platte, NE

2-Mar Apex Angus Valier, MT 2-Mar

Best Angus

Watford City, ND

2-Mar

Cornwell Farms

La Crosse, KS

2-Mar

Doll Ranch 41st Annual Production Sale Mandan, ND

2-Mar

Hill’s Ranch’s Bull Sale

Stanford, MT

2-Mar

Ipsen Cattle Co. Online Bull Sale

Dingle, ID

34

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Sale Calendar 5-Mar

Kentucky Beef Expo Hereford Sale

Louisville, KY

7-Mar

Lazy H Ranch

Hays, KS

5-Mar

KY Beef Expo Open Hereford Show

Louisville, KY

7-Mar

Smoky Hills Charolais

Hays, KS

5-Mar

Ksu’s Annual Legacy Sale

Manhattan, KS

7-Mar Wilde Angus Shevlin, MN

5-Mar

L Bar W Cattle Co. Production Sale

Absarokee, MT

8-Mar

Dix Angus Ranch

Plainville, KS

5-Mar

New Mexico Angus Assn Annual Mtg Roswell, NM

8-Mar

Don Johnson Angus

Salina, KS

5-Mar Reminisce Angus Dillon, MT

8-Mar

Evans Farms Bull Sale

Proctor, TX

5-Mar

Sandmeier Charolais 40th Bull Sale Bowdle, SD

8-Mar

Holden Herefords Production Sale

Valier, MT

6-Mar

4 Brands Sale

Paragould, AR

8-Mar LBS Angus Fortuna, ND

6-Mar

Blackjack & Guests Bull Sale

Seminole, OK

8-Mar

Pine Coulee Bulls

Hardin, MT

6-Mar BoPat Angus Bradford, TN

8-Mar

Spring Cove Ranch Bull Sale

Bliss, ID

6-Mar Brookdale Angus Lester, IA

8-Mar

Stone Gate Farm

Flemingsburg, KY

6-Mar

Bulls Of The Bitterroot

8-Mar

Tegtmeier Polled Herefords

Burchard, NE

6-Mar

Cannon Valley Ranch Bull & Female Sale Goodhue, MN

Stevensville, MT

9-Mar Conroy Angus Gordon, NE

6-Mar Crawford Angus Massena, IA

9-Mar

6-Mar Davis Angus Clinton, OK

9-Mar James Angus Alma, NE

6-Mar

DK Red Angus Top Coming To Town Grenora, ND

9-Mar

Macdonald Ranches Performance Sale Mandan, ND

6-Mar

Dubas Cattle Co.

9-Mar

Mckenzie Land & Livestock Bull Sale Fort Stockton, TX

6-Mar

Georgia Angus Ass’n Mtg. & Banquet TBD, GA

9-Mar

Romans Ranches Charolais

6-Mar

Hilltop Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer

Carthage, MO

9-Mar Schreiber Angus Beaver, KS

6-Mar

Hobbs Angus/Eathington Angus

Fairview, IL

9-Mar

6-Mar

Intermountain Genetic Alliance

Nephi, UT

9-Mar Veltkamp Angus Manhattan, MT

6-Mar

Kentucky Angus Sweepstakes

Louisville, KY

10-Mar Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch

Huron, SD

6-Mar

Kentucky Beef Expo Sale

Louisville, KY

10-Mar Flat Iron Angus

Washington, KS

6-Mar

Knop Angus Farm

Ida Grove, IA

10-Mar Open A Angus/Heart River Ranch

Belfield, ND

6-Mar

Laflin Angus Ranch

Olsburg, KS

10-Mar R.A. Brown Ranch Bull Sale

Throckmorton, TX

6-Mar

Lazy Jb Ranch

Montrose, CO

10-Mar Sitz Angus Ranch

Dillon, MT

6-Mar

Loving Farms

Pawnee Rock, KS

10-Mar Stucky Ranch

Kingman, KS

6-Mar

Linhart Limousin

Leon, IA

Fullerton, NE

Cooper Hereford Ranch

Trask & Petersons

Willow Creek, MT

Westfall, OR Wasta, SD

10-Mar UDY Cattle Bull Sale

Rockland, ID

6-Mar Lucky 7 Angus Riverton, WY

11-Mar Bj Angus Genetics

Manhattan, KS

6-Mar

Mead Farms Spring Bull Sale

Versallies, MO

11-Mar Effertz Key Ranch

Rugby, ND

6-Mar

New Mexico Angus Ass’n Sale

Roswell, NM

11-Mar Ingram Angus Online Sale

Pulaski, TN

6-Mar

Pabco Performance Bull Sale

Madras, OR

11-Mar Jagels Angus Mankato, KS

6-Mar

Peterson Farms

Mtn. Grove, MO

11-Mar McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Burton, KS

6-Mar

Powerline Genetics

Castle Dale, UT

11-Mar Mogck Farms

Tripp, SD

6-Mar

QPB Bull Sale/Greeneline Angus

Mount Hermon, LA 11-Mar Rooney Angus Ranch

Desdemona, TX

6-Mar

Rooney Angus Ranch

Desdemona, TX

Omak, WA

11-Mar Sunny Okanogan Bull Sale

6-Mar Rudolph Angus Yellow Spring, WV 11-Mar Wheeler Mtn.

Whitehall, MT

6-Mar

Satterfield Charolais & Angus

Evening Shade, AR 12-Mar Christensen Angus Ranch

Okarche, OK

6-Mar

Tessier Herefords Bull Sale

Belfield, ND

12-Mar Flesch Angus Valier, MT

6-Mar Trinity Farms’ Ellensburg, WA

12-Mar High Desert/ Rolling Rock

Pilot Rock, OR

6-Mar

12-Mar Keller Cattle Corp.

Tremonton, UT

Tricky’s Herefords Sale

Bellfield, ND

6-Mar Wilde Angus Shevlin, MN

12-Mar Kenny Angus Schaller, IA

6-Mar

Wildorado Cattle Co.

12-Mar Leland Red Angus Annual Prod Sale

6-Mar

Wisconsin Hereford Association Sale Lancaster, WI

12-Mar Ok Angus Ass’n Annual Mtg.

Oklahoma City, OK

7-Mar

Bredemeier Angus Farms

12-Mar Olson Land & Cattle

Hereford, TX

7-Mar Corsair Angus Lone, OR

12-Mar Rollin Rock Bull Sale

Pilot Rock, OR

7-Mar

Fagan-Naylor Production Sale

Blackwell, OK

12-Mar Schlager Angus Canton, MO

7-Mar

Gateway Genetics

Pierce, NE

12-Mar Smithland Angus

Russell Springs, KY

7-Mar

Gold Bullion Group Annual Sale

Wamego, KS

12-Mar SW Nebraska Angus Ass’n Sale

McCook, NE

February 2021

Wildorado, TX Falls City, NE

American Beef Producer

Sidney, MT

35

Sale Calendar

K7Herefords

13-Mar Nelson Angus Egeland, ND

14th Annual

Bull &

13-Mar Northwest Select Simmental Sale

Stanley, ND

13-Mar Rifle Creek Cattle Co.

Anselmo, NE

13-Mar Riverbend Ranch Bull Sale

Idaho Falls, ID

13-Mar Rock’n D Ranch Bull Sale

Junction City, OR

13-Mar Sampson Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Kirksville, MO

13-Mar Sunnyhill Angus Fairview, IL

female

sale

13-Mar Tennessee Beef Agribition

Lebanon, TN

13-Mar Thousand Hills Angus

Three Forks, MT

13-Mar Tucumcari Bull Test Sale

Tucumcari, NM

13-Mar Western Colorado Angus Ass’n

Delta, CO

13-Mar Wright Charolais

Kearney, MO

13-Mar Zumbrunnen Angus Lusk, WY

THURSDAY

March 18, 2021 AT THE FARM, 1:00 PM

tom heidt CELL: (608) 574-2309 LOCKRIDGE, IOWA

14-Mar 4M Angus

Blue Hill, NE

14-Mar Bar J Ranch Angus Bull Sale

Brooten, MN

14-Mar Brent Charolais online

Charauctions.com

14-Mar Minnesota Angus Breeders Sale

Lanesboro, MN

14-Mar RBM Livestock

Florence, SD

14-Mar Snyder Livestock

Yerington, NV

15-Mar Angus in the Basin Bull Sale

Duchesne, UT

15-Mar B&D Herefords And Angus

Claflin, KS

15-Mar Bloomfield Ica Bull Sale

Bloomfield, IA

15-Mar Brent Charolais Fourth Annual Online Bull Sale 15-Mar Dodds Cattle Bull Sale

www.k7herefords.com

Fullerton, NE

15-Mar Executive Ranches/Hornung Livestock Stratton, CO 15-Mar Hinkle’S Prime Cut Angus

Nevada, MO

12-Mar T-Bone Angus Atkinson, NE

15-Mar Rocking Jt & Snowy Mtn.

Lewistown, MT

12-Mat Tennessee Beef Agribition

Lebanon, TN

15-Mar Whistling Winds Angus

Hingham, MT

12-Mar Wall Street Cattle Co.

Lebanon, MO

16-Mar Bartels Angus Riverton, NE

12-Mar Western Illinois Un. Pt Bull Sale

Macomb, IL

16-Mar Blevins Angus Missoula, MT

13-Mar Bar S Ranch Annual Production Sale Paradise, KS

16-Mar Camas Prairie Angus Bull Sale

13-Mar Beavers Charolais 2 day private treaty Collins, IA

16-Mar Flying S Herefords Production Sale

13-Mar Big Rok Angus Bull/Female Sale

16-Mar Hinkson Angus Ranch

Detroit Lakes, MN

Lewiston, ID Paluxy, TX

Cottonwood Falls, KS

13-Mar Boyd Beef Cattle Bull Sale

Mays Lick, KY

16-Mar Layzzzzzz Acres

North Platte, NE

13-Mar Carcass Performance Partners

Lucedale, MS

16-Mar Powerline Genetics’ Bull Sale

Arapahoe, NE

13-Mar Coyote Hills Ranch

Chattanooga, OK

16-Mar Quirk Land & Cattle

Hastings, NE

13-Mar Dikeman And Huninghake

Wamego, KS

16-Mar Schrader Ranch’s Bid Off Sale

Wells, KS

13-Mar Double R Bar Ranch

Plymouth, IN

16-Mar Vanbeek Angus Mobridge, SD

13-Mar Express Ranches Honor Roll Sale

Yukon, OK

16-Mar Vaughn Farms

Napoleon, ND

13-Mar Fast-Dohrman-Strommen Bull Sale

Mandan, ND

17-Mar 2 Bar Angus Bull Sale

Hereford, TX

13-Mar Genetic Alliance Bull Sale

Franklin, WV

17-Mar Ernst Herefords Bull Sale

Atkinson, NE

Clare, MI

17-Mar Lufkin Cattle Bull Sale

Tendoy, ID

West Plains, MO

17-Mar Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders

La Crosse, KS

13-Mar Great Lakes Beef 11th Annual Bull Sale 13-Mar Heart Of The Ozarks Angus Sale

13-Mar Herb Angus Pierce, NE

17-Mar Stevenson Angus Hobson, MT

13-Mar High Roller Angus Center, TX

17-Mar Valley Oaks Angus

Oak Grove, MO

13-Mar I-29 Bull Run Sale

Sioux Falls, SD

17-Mar Wagonhammer Ranches

Bartlett, NE

Belvue, KS

17-Mar Western Breeders’ Ass’n Bull Test

Eltopia, WA

13-Mar Koberstein Angus Ogallala, NE

17-Mar Woodbury Farms

Overbrook, KS

13-Mar May-Way Farms

Baldwin City, KS

18-Mar Benoit Angus Ranch

Esbon, KS

13-Mar Nipp Charolais

Wilson, OK

18-Mar Carter Cattle Bull Sale

Pingree, ID

13-Mar Jones Family Angus

36

American Beef Producer

February 2021

18-Mar DBL Angus Fullerton, NE 18-Mar Edgewood Angus Online Sale

West Point, VA

18-Mar Evenson Angus Hettinger, ND 18-Mar Henke Angus Salisbury, MO 18-Mar K7 Herefords 14th Annual Production Sale Lockridge, IA 18-Mar Malek Angus Highwood, MT 18-Mar Vallad/Oft Bull Sale

Vale, OR

19-Mar 3C Christensen Ranch/ Nlc Ranch

Wessington, SD

19-Mar Keller Cattle Corp. Bull Sale

Tremonton, UT

19-Mar Leadore Bull Sale

Leadore, ID

19-Mar Marshall & Fenner Sale

Malta Bend, MO

19-Mar McKellar Angus Mount Pleasant,TX 19-Mar Meadow Lawn Angus

Eastman, WI

19-Mar MT Performance With Basin Angus

Columbus, MT

19-Mar S.C. Angus Ass’N Mtg. & Banquet

Clemson, SC

19-Mar Southern WV Bull Test Sale

Ripley, WV

19-Mar Sunflower Genetics’

Maple Hill, KS

19-Mar TD Angus At Rishel Ranch,

North Platte, NE

19-Mar THM Land & Livestock

Vienna, MO

19-Mar Wann Ranch

Poteau, OK

20-Mar 007 Charolais & Flippo

Rush Springs, OK

20-Mar 44 Farms Abilene Bull Sale

Abilene, TX

20-Mar Alcove Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Blue Rapids, KS

20-Mar Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch

Fort Collins, CO

20-Mar Aschermann Charolais/Akaushi

Carthage, MO

20-Mar Beef On Forage – Texoma

McAlester, OK

20-Mar Blubaugh Angus Ranch

Tonkawa, OK

20-Mar Brinkley Angus Ranch

Milan, MO

20-Mar Buckeye Hereford Assoc Sale

Columbus, OH

20-Mar Carolina Futurity

Clemson, SC

20-Mar Cattlemen’S Choice Sale

Greenleaf, KS

HIGH FOREST

BOBCAT SERVICE, INC. Authorized Ritchie Dealer: Installation and Repair

20-Mar CES Polled Herefords/Predestined Cattle Wadley, GA 20-Mar Dickinson Ranch’S

Gorham, KS

20-Mar East Tennessee Angus Assoc. Sale

Knoxville, TN

20-Mar Fairview Farms

Moorefield, WV

20-Mar Falling Timber Farm Sale

Marthasville, MO

20-Mar Fred Ranch

Burwell, NE

507-533-8065

6996 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville, MN 55976

20-Mar Gardel’s Angus Kearney, NE 20-Mar Gray’s Angus Ranch

Harrison, NE

20-Mar Hales Angus Farm Canyon, TX 20-Mar J&J Sonstebo Angus

Wallace, SD

20-Mar K&B Herefords Sale

Ionida, SD

20-Mar Live Oak Spring Sale

Three Rivers, TX

20-Mar MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Sale

Crystal, MI

20-Mar Molitor Angus Ranch

Zenda, KS

20-Mar Musgrave Angus Griggsville, IL 20-Mar NE Arkansas Angus Ass’n Spring Sale Charlotte, AR 20-Mar Nelson Angus Bull Sale

Salmon, ID

20-Mar Ohio Beef Expo/Eastern Spring Classic Columbus, OH 20-Mar Pinegar Limousin February 2021

Springfield, MO American Beef Producer

37

HIGH POINT

GENETICS 13 th Annual Bull Sale

One of Iowa and N Missouri’s Largest Bull Sales!

Featuring 110 of the Stoutest & Deepest Angus and SimAngus Bulls offered to date!

High Point Ashland 031 II 17 CED II -.1 BW II 74 WW II 138 YW

High Point Ashland 019 II 1.8 BW II 88 WW II 153 YW

High Point Ashland 032 II 2.7 BW II 82 WW II 136 YW

High Point Jet Black 092 II 4.4 BW II 95 WW II 164 YW

High Point Growth Fund 093 II 3.3 BW II 83 WW II 140 YW

High Point Charm 9218 II 1.7 BW II 67 WW II 124 YW

High Point Enhance 9165 II 1.6 BW II 79 WW II 147 YW

High Point Mainline 062 II SimAngus!

High Point Mainline 061 II SimAngus!

Saturday • February 27, 2021 • 1 p.m.

At Harken Hills Ranch, East edge of Osceola, IA • South of Hwy. 34, 1/4 mile • • • •

We Offer

1st Breeding Season Guaranty Volume Discounts Free Delivery up to 250 miles Free Board until April 1 38

• Bulls are not over-fed and run in 50 acre pasture from weaning until month prior to sale.

• Genomic Testing on all Angus bulls • Bulls are semen tested and passed a breeding soundness exam prior to sale

For More Information Contact: Brian Oswald 641.344.1044 Videos posted at Highpointbulls.com & Liveauctions.tv

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Saturday • February

20, 2021 • 1 pm (CST)

Sale at the ranch • 7 miles south of Geddes, SD

Selling 185 Registered Angus Bulls • 115 Yearling Bulls (January) • 60 Two-Year-Old Bulls (Febraury) • 10 Comings 2s (Fall) • 15 Bred Heifers • 7 Open Heifers

Varilek Weigh Up 0196 1081 BW +2.5

19827003 • 1/28/20

WW +92

YW +161

Milk +14

Marb +.17

RE +.56

Varilek Bottoms Up 0064 49 BW +2.4

19826971 • 1/11/20

WW +81

YW +146

Milk +34

Marb +.86

RE +.89

Varilek Geddes 0024 01 BW +.4

WW +77

YW +137

Milk +28

Marb +.91

RE +.35

Varilek Enhance 0060 21 BW +3.1

Varilek 38 Special 0038 32 BW +2.6

Mick & Lynn • 605-337-2261

February 2021

19826959 • 1/6/20

19828682 • 1/8/20

WW +89

YW +155

Milk +29

Marb +1.05

RE +.70

19828697 • 1/10/20

WW +86

YW +146

Milk +14

Marb +.76

RE +.61

Varilek Geddes 9419 81 BW +.8

1987370 • 8/4/19

WW +81

YW +138

Milk +32

Marb +.97

RE +.39

Ross & Kelly • 605-337-9896 Ross Cell • 605-680-1580

29208 374th Avenue • Geddes, SD 57342 www.varilekangus.com American Beef Producer

EPD’s as39of 12/1/20

Sale Calendar 20-Mar Pollard Farms

Waukomis, OK

24-Mar Diamond H Ranch Annual Prod Sale

LaCrosse, KS

20-Mar Red Hill Farms

Lafayette, TN

24-Mar Master Angus Chinook, MT

20-Mar South Montana Angus Ass’N Sale

Ramsay, MT

24-Mar McCumber Angus Ranch

Rolette, ND

20-Mar Springhill Herefords

Blue Rapids, KS

24-Mar Njw Polled Herefords

Sheridan, WY

20-Mar T And S Strnad Charolais

Formoso, KS

24-Mar Nebraska Bull Test Sale

Broken Bow, NE

20-Mar TK Cattle Co

San Angelo, TX

24-Mar Performance Unlimited Bull Sale

Creston, IA

20-Mar UBIA Performance Bull Test Sale

Salina, UT

24-Mar Rossow Angus Ranch

Herreid, SD

20-Mar Waukaru Farms

Rensselaer, IN

24-Mar Schilling Cattle

Brewster, KS

20-Mar Ward Ranch Bull Sale

Gardnerville, NV

25-Mar Dethlefs Angus Ranch

Burwell, NE

25-Mar Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch

Sidney, MT

25-Mar Glasoe Angus Ranch

Williston, ND

25-Mar McCabe Genetics Sale

Elk City, KS

25-Mar NJW Polled Herefords

Sheridan, WY

25-Mar Riley Taylor Charolais

Delta, CO

25-Mar Sundberg Farms Bull Sale

Mendota, IL

25-Mar Sweiger Farms

Maysville, MO

25-Mar VR Commercial Heifer Sale

Billings, MT

25-Mar Wardensville Bull Test Sale

Wardensville, WV

26-Mar Antczak Angus/ Hollow Point Angus Chetek, WI 26-Mar Brent Cattle Co.

Woodrow, CO

26-Mar Duff Cattle Co.

Hobart, OK

26-Mar Haugen Cattle Co.

Mandan, ND

26-Mar Lisco/M Diamond Casper, WY 21-Mar 2K Cattle Enterprises

Bloomington, WI

26-Mar N.C. Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting Statesville, NC

21-Mar April Valley Farms

Leavenworth, KS

26-Mar Pennsylvania’s Finest Female Sale

Furnace, PA

21-Mar Briarwood Angus Butler, MO

26-Mar Roth Angus Freeman, SD

21-Mar E.D. Angus Ashby, NE

26-Mar Sexton Genetics Bull Sale

Fort Gibson, OK

21-Mar Hanneken Angus 16th Annual Sale

Pierz, MN

26-Mar Smith Angus Ranch

Bassett, NE

21-Mar K7 Herefords Sale

Lockridge, IA

26-Mar The Great Northern @ Northern Genetics Clear Lake, MN

21-Mar Magness Land & Cattle

Miami, OK

26-Mar Texas & SW Cattle Raisers Ass’N

21-Mar Vision Quest Angus

Yates Center, KS

26-Mar Vermilion Ranch Bull Sale PAY’s, Billings, MT

21-Mar Wabasha Valley Angus Assoc. Sale

Harrisburg, IL

27-Mar 3C Cattle Carrollton, MO

Fort Worth, TX

22-Mar CES/ Presidential Partners in Progress Wadley, GA

27-Mar 8 Story Farms

Gallatin, MO

22-Mar Cole Creek Angus

Columbus, MT

27-Mar Basin Bullfest Sale

Klamath Falls, OR

22-Mar Emmy Group Angus Sale

Decorah, IA

27-Mar Brand Angus Farm

Lake City, MN

22-Mar Larsen Angus Ranch

Forsyth, MT

27-Mar Candy Meadow Farms Production Sale Lexington, TN

22-Mar Luddington Cattle

Freedom, KS

27-Mar Connealy Angus Ranch

22-Mar Oleen Bros.

Dwight, KS

27-Mar D&W Angus Hartwell, GA

22-Mar Smith Angus/Predestined Cattle Co.

Wadley, GA

27-Mar Deer Valley Farm Bull Sale

Fayetville, TN

22-Mar Snowshoe Cattle Co. Hereford

Arthur, NE

27-Mar Emmons Ranch Annual Bull Sale

Groesbeck, TX

23-Mar Bar JV Angus

Fairview, MT

27-Mar Gabriel Ranch

Grand Saline, TX

23-Mar C-B Charolais

Montpeller, ND

Whitman, NE

27-Mar Geyer Cattle Co.

Huron, SD

23-Mar Ferguson Angus Phillipsburg, KS

27-Mar Hammock Ridge Production Sale

Alma, WV

23-Mar Frenzen Angus & Polled Herefords

Fullerton, NE

27-Mar Heart Of America Hereford Assoc.

Wayne City, IL

23-Mar Hall Stock Farm

Berthold, ND

27-Mar Heim Cattle Co.

Saint Charles, MN

23-Mar Rossow Angus Ranch

Herreid, SD

27-Mar Kramer Angus Farina, IL

23-Mar Slovek Angus Ranch

Philip, SD

27-Mar Littlerobe Angus Higgins, TX

23-Mar Superior Beef Genetics

Lamar, MO

27-Mar Lund’S B Bar

Baker, MT

23-Mar Thomas/3-String Cattle Bull Sale

Shoshone, ID

27-Mar New Haven Angus

Leavenworth, KS

40

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Sale Calendar 27-Mar North Carolina Hereford Classic Sale Statesville, NC

3-Apr

Grassy Valley Farm

Greeneville, TN

27-Mar P Bar S Ranch

Sand Springs, OK

3-Apr

GA Hereford Association Finest Sale Perry, GA

27-Mar Sandhill Farms Production Sale

Haviland, KS

3-Apr

Haugestuen Ranches

27-Mar Sauk Valley Angus

Rock Falls, IL

3-Apr Kraye Angus Mullen, NE

27-Mar Sinclair Cattle Co.

Buffalo, WY

3-Apr

Lawson Family Farm

Ewing, VA

27-Mar Three C Cattle Co.

Carrollton, MO

3-Apr

Louisiana BBA Rose Capital Classic

Shrevport, LA

27-Mar Valley View Charolais

Polson, MT

3-Apr

Magness Land & Cattle

Loma, CO

27-Mar Wakefield Farms Performance Bull Sale Dunlap, IA

3-Apr

MC Livestock Spring Sale

Greenville, VA

27-Mar Whitestone Farm Aldie, VA

3-Apr

Panther Creek Ranch

Bowen, IL

27-Mar Worthington Angus Dadeville, MO

3-Apr

Paint Valley Farms

Millersburg, OH

27-Mar Zender Waage Partnership

Greenbush, MN

3-Apr

Reisig Cattle Co.

Hardin, MT

28-Mar Arrow One Angus

North Platte, NE

3-Apr

Ridder Farms

Hermann, MO

28-Mar Leary Bros. Angus

Caledonia, MN

3-Apr

Show-Me Classic

Windsor, MO

28-Mar Mlnarik Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Clearwater, NE

Barron, WI

3-Apr

Vaughan Family Ranch

El Dorado, KS

28-Mar WHR Shorthorns Van Alstyne, TX

4-Apr

Mather & Hartzell at

Colfax, IA

28-Mar Woody Ranch

Barnard, KS

5-Apr

Brockmere Farms

Brookfield, MO

28-Mar York Farms

Palestine, IL

5-Apr

Gollaher Ranch

Cascade, MT

29-Mar Copeland And Sons Herefords LLC

Clayton, NM

5-Apr

Green Garden Angus

Ellsworth, KS

29-Mar Harrer’s Lost Lake Ranch

Great Falls, MT

5-Apr

Ridder Farms

Breeders World

29-Mar Heritage Farm Bull Sale

Shelbyville, KY

5-Apr

Weber Charolais& Red Angus

Lake Andes, SD

29-Mar Live Wire Auction Female Sale

Springfield, MO

6-Apr

Barta Farms

Lyons, KS

29-Mar Miller Angus Of Estelline

Bruce, SD

6-Apr

Coleman Limousin Ranch

Missoula, MT

29-Mar Oak Hollow Bull Sale

Smiths Grove, KY

6-Apr

Daigger-Orr Angus

North Platte, NE

Springfield, MO

6-Apr Hinman Angus Malta, MT

La Junta, CO

6-Apr

29-Mar SW Missouri PT Bull Sale

30-Mar Horse Creek Charolais

30-Mar Littau Angus Dallas, SD May, ID

31-Mar NJW Polled Herefords Bull Sale

Sheridan, WY

31-Mar Peterson Land & Cattle

Havre, MT

1-Apr

Bassett, NE

A&B Cattle Co.

1-Apr Arntzen Angus Hilger, MT 1-Apr

Bar 69 Angus Ranch

Hubert Charolais Ranch

Monument, KS

WE HAVE ALL YOUR FORAGE PROTECTION NEEDS COVERED!

6-Apr

30-Mar Sliver Bit Angus Ranch

SpringLake Angus Ranch Annual Sale Lynch, NE

Belle Fourche, SD

1-Apr Kaiser Angus Park, KS 1-Apr

Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sales

Columbus, MT

1-Apr

Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement

Jackson, MN

2-Apr

GA Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting

Perry, GA

2-Apr

Meyer Cattle Co.

Curryville, MO

2-Apr

Midland Bull Test Angus Day Columbus, MT

2-Apr

SD State University Bull Sale

Brookings, SD

2-Apr

SE Elite Female Sale

Perry, GA

2-Apr Springlake Angus Lynch, NE 2-Apr Weers Abgus Diller, NE 3-Apr

Opportunity Sale at Buckner & Jeffries Canmer, KY

3-Apr

Brook’s Chalky Butte Angus Ranch

Bowman, ND

3-Apr

Circle G Ranches

Adel, GA

3-Apr

DeBruycker Charolais

Great Falls, MT

3-Apr

Dean Angus Female Sale

Boyd, TX

3-Apr

Four State Angus Assoc. Sale

Springfield, MO

3-Apr

Gardiner Angus Ranch

Ashland, KS

February 2021

American Beef Producer

WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!

www.bluelakeplastics.com

320-333-9255 Sauk Centre, MN 41

Sale Calendar 6-Apr

Vollmer Angus Ranch - New Date

Wing, ND

13-Apr Hilltop Angus Denton, MT

6-Apr WEBO Angus Lusk, WY

13-Apr Sydenstricker Angus Genetic

New Cambria, MO

7-Apr 2J Angus Dunlap, IA

13-Apr Thomas Ranch

Harrold, SD

7-Apr

14-Apr Carr Angus Hobson, MT

Kansas Bull Test

Wamego, KS

7-Apr Nissen Angus Chinook, MT

14-Apr Dybdal Charolais

Laurel, NE

7-Apr Schelske Angus Virgil, SD

14-Apr Peterson’s L7 Bar Ranch

Pukwana, SD

8-Apr

Bowling Ranch Spring Bull Sale

Blackwell, OK

15-Apr Big Dry Angus

Jordan, MT

8-Apr

Capitol Angus Bull Sale

Whitehouse, TX

15-Apr Milk River Angus

Malta, MT

8-Apr

McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch

Torrington, WY

15-Apr Southard Land & Cattle

Wheatland, WY

8-Apr

Reich Charolais

Belle Fourche, SD

16-Apr Alabama Angus Assn Mtg. & Banquet Cullman, AL

8-Apr

Sonderup Charolais Ranch, Inc.

Fullerton, NE

16-Apr Cross Mountian Cattle Co.

9-Apr

Cardinal Charolais

Hillrose, CO

16-Apr DeGrand Baker, MT

9-Apr

Country Roads Angus

Carthage, IL

16-Apr Friendship Farms

Harrisonburg, VA Canoochee, GA

9-Apr Ingram Angus Pulaski, TN

16-Apr MO Charolais Breeders Annual Meeting Springfield, MO

9-Apr

Kirkwood Ica Bull Sale

Cedar Rapids, IA

17-Apr Alabama Angus Assn Sale

Cullman, AL

9-Apr

Prairie View Farms

Gridley, IL

17-Apr Barnes/Whitehawk Southern Belles

Cedartown, GA

9-Apr

Quaker Hill Farm @ Knight Cattle Co. Orange, VA

17-Apr Belle Point Ranch

Lavaca, AR

9-Apr Regency Acres Sidney, MT

17-Apr Britt Angus Hartwell, GA

9-Apr

Sellman Ranch

Crawford, NE

17-Apr Clifford Farms & Guests

Cynthiana, KY

9-Apr

Wulf Cattle Annual Opportunity Sale Atkinson, NE

17-Apr Cobb Charolais Ranch

Great Falls, MT

10-Apr Branch View Angus

Hustonville, KY

17-Apr D-N-D Ent. Complete Dispersion

Bluford, IL

10-Apr Cam Ranches/Ogeechee Angus

Wadley, GA

17-Apr Double G Bull Sale

Rush Springs, OK

10-Apr Charolais Association Of Texas

Gainesville, TX

17-Apr East Texas & Louisiana BMG Sale

Crockett, TX

10-Apr Collier Farms Giddings, TX

17-Apr IBEP Winter Bull Test Sale

Springville, IN

10-Apr Crazy K Michie, TN

17-Apr Lindskov – Thiel Ranch

Isabel, SD

10-Apr Ellis Farms Production Sale

Chrisman, IL

17-Apr Missouri Charolais Breeders Assoc.

Springfield, MO

10-Apr Fink Beef Genetics Bull Sale

Manhattan, KS

17-Apr Sandrock Ranch Benton, WI

10-Apr Griswold Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Stillwater, OK

17-Apr Southwest Ranchers (Wheeler/Sims)

Chickaska, OK

10-Apr Hebbert Charolais

Hyannis, NE

17-Apr Stuber Ranch Production Sale

Bowman, ND

10-Apr Knoll Crest Farms Spring Sale

Red House, VA

17-Apr SW Ranchers Bull Sale

Chickasha, OK

10-Apr Lazy Bar F & Double G Shorthorns

Seminole, OK

17-Apr Terry Little’s Tl Angus Ranch Monticello, MO

10-Apr Montgomery Angus

Carrington, ND

19-Apr JAC’s Ranch Online Sale

Bentonville, AR

10-Apr Prairie Valley Farm

Platte, SD

19-Apr Ohlde Cattle Co.

Palmer, KS

10-Apr Rambur Charolais

Sidney, MT

20-Apr Lawrence Family Limousin

Online Sale

10-Apr Sensations Charolais

Williamston, SC

20-Apr Tifton Herd Sale

Irwinville, GA

10-Apr Shady Brook Angus

Leoma, TN

20-Apr Treasure Test Bull Sale

Great Falls, MT

10-Apr SW Ranchers Bull Sale

Chickasha, OK

21-Apr Ade Polled Herefords

Amsterdam, MO

10-Apr The Renaissance

Strafford, MO

21-Apr Milk River Angus

Malta, MT

10-Apr West Virginia Beef Expo Hereford

Jacksons Mill, WV

22-Apr JMAR Genetics & Guests

charauctions.com

10-Apr Woodhill Farms Bull Sale

Viroqua, WI

22-Apr Mangen Angus Broadus, MT

11-Apr Northern Indiana Angus Breeders

Logansport, IN

22-Apr Valley View Angus Online Female Sale Republic, MO

11-Apr OSU Cowboy Classic Sale

Stillwater, OK

23-Apr Knoxville ICA Bull Test Sale

Knoxville, IA

12-Apr Cook Angus Billings, MT

23-Apr McKean Bros. PT Angus Sale

Mercer, PA

12-Apr Eggleston Charolais

Wessington, SD

23-Apr Medicine Rocks Ranch

Ekalaka, MT

12-Apr Grass Time Partners

Mount Sterling, KY

23-Apr Nextgen Cattle Company Spring Event Paxico, KS

12-Apr Herbster Angus 10th Bull/Female sale Marysville, KS

23-Apr Spring Flint Hills Classic Sale

Paxico, KS

12-Apr Wagner Charolais

Nunn, CO

24-Apr 4 Brands Alliance Group Production

Foss, OK

13-Apr Cedar Ridge Online Production Sale

Pulaski, TN

24-Apr 5th an. Beefmaster Bull & Heifer sale Exeter, MO

13-Apr Hager Cattle Co.

Karlsruhe, ND

24-Apr Collins Farms Cusseta, AL

42

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Sale Calendar 1-May

South Carolina Hereford Assn. Sale

Clemson, SC

24-Apr Hallstrand Angus Prentice, WI

1-May

Tennessee River Music

Ft. Payne, AL

24-Apr Iron Lake Ranch Dispersal

Athens, TX

1-May

Trowbridge Farms

Ghent, NY

24-Apr Lesikar Angus Female Sale

Athens, TX

1-May

The Cowboy Heritage Beefmaster Sale Oklahoma City, OK

24-Apr Little W Farm

Lebanon, TN

6-May

44 Frams Online Female Sale

Cameron, TX

24-Apr Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Sale Cross Plains, TN

6-May

Cactus Cattle Co.

Plevna, MT

24-Apr Murray State College

Tishomingo, OK

6-May Paint Rock Angus Hyattville, WY

24-Apr OK Angus Commercial Female Sale

Holdenville, OK

7-May

Glendennings J Bar J Limousin

24-Apr Pleasant Hill

Rockfield, KY

8-May

A Bar Ranch Commercial Female Sale Claremore, OK

24-Apr Ritchie County Polled Hereford Assoc. Harrisville, WV

8-May

Central States Bba Sale

Locust Grove, OK

24-Apr Spring Fever Sale

Union Grove, NC

8-May

Burns Farms Female Event

Pikeville, TN

Brenham, TX

8-May

Central States BBA Sale

Locust Grove, OK

24-Apr Texas Limousin Association Annual Sale

8-May

Hillhouse Angus Female Sale

Schulenburg, TX

24-Apr Wienk Charolais 52nd Bull Sale

Lake Preston, SD

8-May

Maternal Gems Sale

Union Springs, AL

24-Apr Wild Indian Acres

Cuba, MO

8-May

Mead Farms Female Sale

Versailles, MO

24-Apr WR Bar Ranch 29th Production sale

Pequot Lakes, MN

8-May

TX Angus Assoc. Female Sale

Salado, TX

25-Apr Quintin Smith Family & Guests

Lebanon, TN

10-May Gardiner Angus Ranch Bull Sale

Ashland, KS

25-Apr Rocking W Angus Jefferson, GA

10-May Wendal Livestock

LaMoure, ND

26-Apr ND Angus Assoc. Bull Test Sale

15-May Swinging B And Friends Sale

Salado, TX

27-Apr Baxter Angus Annual Production sale Rockham, SD

16-May Heuchert Willow Creek Angus

Hensel, ND

27-Apr Currant Creek

Miles City, MT

18-May Cottonwood Angus Farms Bull Sale

Philip, SD

27-Apr Grasstime Sale

Billings, MT

19-May Innisfail Farm/Mead Cattle Enterprises Madison, GA

27-Apr Hemphill County Tx A&M

Canadian, TX

22-May Heritage Farm Production Sale

Shelbyville, KY

Isabel, SD

22-May MO/KS/AR/OK Angus Sale

Ozark, AR

22-May Soaring Eagle Farms

Springfield, MO

24-Apr Double G Bull Sale

24-Apr Springtime in Texas Sale

27-Apr Lindskov-Thiel Ranch

Rush Springs, OK

Dickinson, ND

27-Apr Linhart Limousin Divas Fallborn Online Heifer Sale 29-Apr Kentucky Angus Derby Sale

Shelbyville, KY

30-Apr Express Ranches Grass Time Sale

Yukon, OK

30-Apr South Carolina Hereford Assn.

Clemson, SC

1-May

Lebanon, MO

O.D.Butler Texas A&M Research Center College Stn, TX

1-May Bridges Angus Lexington, GA 1-May

Cowboy Heritage Beefmaster

Oklahoma City, OK

1-May

Coyote Hills Ranch

Chattanooga, OK

1-May

Flying W Ranch – 46th Production sale Pequot Lakes, MN

1-May

Genomic Gems Female Sale

Giddings, TX

1-May

MS Angus Assn. Sale

Raymond, MS

February 2021

American Beef Producer

43

S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W

Introducing...

uper

BLOW-HARD BUNK CLEANER NEW

• • • • • • • •

AIR NOZZLE

Never Miss a Feeding Works in Any Shape Bunks New Design Units All Self Contained 26” Diameter Fan Most Powerful Bunk Cleaner on the Market Fan Speed 3200 RPMS (speed creates MPH) Fly Spraying Attachment Available

End Your Bunk Cleaning Problems

1-800-881-5510 402-372-5510 West Point, NE www.swwelding.com

S&W WELDING, INC.

S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W

Have you read our previous issues of

American Beef Producer? go to

www.ABPmag.com/latest-issue click “ READ MORE”

Want to Subscribe instead? www.ABPmag.com/subscribe

44

American Beef Producer

February 2021

S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W

S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W S&W

The

Cowman’s Kind Bull Sale

Bar 6 Charolais

FEBRUARY 26

2021 1:00 PM

Green Spot Arena Madras Oregon

Lunch at 12 pm

Video catalog and Online bidding available at:

Bull Preview at 8am Jim Anspach 541-325-3251

Actual Bar Six Carcass Data Purebred Heifers Harvested At AB Foods 25 harvested on August 3, 2018

Visit our Facebook

“Cowman’s Kind Bull Sale” for Sale updates February 2021

Days on Finish Ration 127

Choice Plus & Prime 100%

Average Live Weight 1266 lbs.

Average Hot Carcass 801 lbs.

Average Hot Yield 63.3%

Outs none

Days on Finish Ration 140

Choice Plus & Prime 100%

Average Live Weight 1499 lbs.

Average Hot Carcass 949 lbs.

Average Hot Yield 63.3%

Outs none

Days on Finish Ration 145

Choice Plus & Prime 96%

Average Live Weight 1356 lbs.

Average Hot Carcass 881 lbs.

Average Hot Yield 65.02%

Outs none

7 harvested on August 10, 2020

25 harvested on October 23, 2020

American Beef Producer

45

OVER 400 Angus, Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls will sell in Seedstock Plus Sales this spring!

Arkansas Bull & Female Sale

North Missouri Bull Sale

Hope Livestock, Hope, AR March 6, 2021 70 - 2 year old & 18 month old bulls!

Taking female consignments!

February 27, 2021 Kingsville Livestock, Kingsville, MO Selling 150 - 18 month old bulls!

ALL BLACK!

ALL SALES! Bid & Buy at:

CALL TOLL FREE FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY 877-486-1160

DVAuction DV

email: john@seedstockplus.com

South Missouri Bull & Female Sale

RED REWARD Bull & Female Sale

March 27, 2021 Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO Selling 150 - 18 month old & yearling bulls!

ALL BLACK! Taking female consignments for this sale! Open Balancer -type Black heifers!

March 13, 2021 Wheeler Livestock Auction Osceola, MO Selling 60 RED Gelbvieh & Balancer bulls and RED females taking female consignments for this sale!

• • • • • • •

Guaranteed Sight-Unseen Purchases!

Free Trucking on every bull! No fine print!

The best disposition & soundness sort!

Extensive Data & Genomic EPDs! All Bulls Are Semen & Trich Tested!

Over 200 RFI tested bulls sell in these sales!

Additional data & Videos of sale bulls on website the week before the sale!

• www. dvauction.com or www.seedstockplus.com 46

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Cattle as powerful as a Nebraska sun rise, and as steady as the Niobrara river.

Only found at SpringLake Angus Ranch.

Located at the SpringLake Angus Center Friday 50475 887 RD Lynch NE 68746 April 2nd 100+ Head 6 PM CT Yearling Bulls

SpringLake Angus & Guests Annual Sale

2 Year Old Bulls Yearling Heifers Cow/Calf Pairs

The cattle will be available for viewing after 1 PM CT. Join the SpringLake Angus family and their partners for a supper at 5 PM, the sale will commence at 6 PM with complimentary drinks.

February 2021

Contact Us to Learn More Gene Timperley: (402) 336-7951 Office: (402) 569-3442 Email: sprnglake@threeriver.net Website: www.springlakeangus.com Or Find us on Facebook!

47 American Beef Producer

ABP BREED SPOTLIGHT

DerekSamplePhotography.com

by Leslea Hodgson, Root Prairie Galloways & American Galloway Breeders Association Why did we go with Galloways?

Galloways?

They are easy keepers. With so much emphasis placed on feed efficiency in a cow, we are confident we chose the right breed. Feed efficiency is not their only attribute but a good place to start. We use the breed in a grass only management system, and can only speak about what we are doing, which is cow-calf to finish, and most of the time selling our beef direct to the consumer. We do a spring-summer calving season and try to keep it timed with the availability of grass in our pastures. If we are timing it right we are finding whitetail fawns hidden in the grass while we are checking for calves. When our young calves are growing they are doing it on the rich milk of a Galloway cow and the best pastures and hay we can offer to them. No creep in our pastures, while purchasing inputs to augment the available forages is an option to better balance the diet, it is added expense. So given how well they do in our system we rarely buy supplements.

48

American Beef Producer

February 2021

GALLOWAY How did you get started?

After having finally found the farm we would call ‘home’ it wasn’t all green grass and high times, it was chisel plowed corn fields and bean fields on hills with washes and areas with not a lot of topsoil. We had a whole lot of work ahead of us and it was down to finding the right cattle to use in the reclamation process of returning corn fields to thriving, diverse pastures. We employed the advice of an old timer up north who had seen plenty of cows and winters, Brad’s grandfather Nile. Nile had for decades raised the traditional black baldy in north central Minnesota and when we asked him what would he do if he was just starting out he answered: “I would get Galloways... they are said to be easy keepers”.

We were lucky to have had the opportunity early on to attend a two week workshop focused on grazing management and taught by the late Terry Gompert, Center, NE. in which we were introduced to mob grazing, and beyond that the concept of building soil by intentionally trampling forages while grazing. Grazing in ways that can put one at odds with some so-called experts, we utilize our pastures with multiple purposes in mind, the needs of the cattle, the needs of the soil and it’s microorganisms, the plants and wildlife, and especially the grassland birds.

Because our Galloways do well with mature forages we are able to use them in tall midsummer paddocks that may not have been grazed in the spring to do that trampling without compromising breeding performance. In early July of each summer they spend a couple of weeks on a Big Bluestem pasture where they can graze soft tall grass for a while and get away from the flies, the protein is lower but they do very well on it.

The Scientist improves body condition with expensive feed. The Herdsman knows that there are individual cows with the genetic ability to maintain body condition, enabling them to calve annually without expensive feed. Who has the greatest knowledge: the Scientist or the Herdsman?

- “Man, Cattle and Veld” by Johann Zeitsman

February 2021

American Beef Producer

49

Galloways go back at least 450 years!

The ancient genetics under a Galloway cow‘s hide have traveled the corridors of time in a journey that can be traced from the U.S. ranch where she was born back up through Canada, across the pond and finally to the southwestern hills of Scotland where her breed evolved. Today she fulfills her genetic calling as she has for nearly 500 years by raising thrifty calves while thriving on forages alone. In the summer months southeastern Minnesota can get extremely humid hitting dew points in the high 80’s and the weather forecast is only good for about 12 hours making quality dry hay production a challenge. In the winter months cows that can make the most of lignified mixed hay are a necessity, not because there is never any other more digestible feedstuffs it’s just that there is a much higher percentage of the season’s first cutting of hay.

The young stock are left on the cows through most of the winter eating hay and getting some milk along with it. While this technique does not get you there fast it does develop a well-functioning rumen. With the practice of weaning late winter around the full moon in February the calves don’t experience much stress, they are well acclimated to the Minnesota winter weather and the days are getting longer, even with many possible storms to come, winter has mostly rounded the corner by then. This herd typically makes it through the seasonal transitions which can be very wet and extremely cold & windy, without the need for medication or veterinary treatment thanks to their double winter hair coat, gut capacity and, lest we forget, the mitochondrial DNA of the hundreds of extremely hardy Galloway cows before them. The Galloway’s double winter hair coat working for the calves protect them from the adverse weather; icy and cold at the outer coat but warm and dry in the down layer at the skin. Reducing cold stress helps the calves stay healthy.

50

American Beef Producer

February 2021

In a study by Montana State University it was demonstrated that additional winter coat thickness makes a difference and can reduce the digestible feed intake requirements for a cow by as much as 25%.

Meat quality at the same time as Low Input Management, This could be a big ask!

Beyond the desire for easy keeping low maintenance cattle we also wanted to finish them on grass alone. Considering the limitations on available calories in a low input perennial pasture system on the one hand, and the challenges of balancing a bovine diet on pasture alone with a desire for quality beef on the other the Galloways have performed extremely well. We could start using annuals if we needed to for higher energy forages but that action would disrupt the soil structure and microbial environment, for now the extra tillage required hasn’t been warranted.

The conundrum for us is that the perception from the health conscious customer is: beef as a protein source has too much fat. The marketing claims are that beef is lean, and that the grass fed option has a better type of fat profile but now some grass fed beef is extraordinarily fat.

We think we have found the balance point somewhere in the middle for our product with enough intramuscular fat for a delicious eating experience yet not too much heavy visible fat.

After a few years of getting to know the cattle and the growth curves of both the cattle and their forages we have been able to turn out a carcass with a moderate cover of fat so there is almost no trimming, with yields in the high 50’s to low 60’s percentiles, and the excellent meat to bone ratio that Galloways are well known for. These are factors that can make a substantial difference if you sell beef. This ability to convert feedstuffs to excellent quality beef and do it efficiently has been demonstrated here and proven through scientific trials at Clay Center, NE & Olds College, Alberta, Canada as well as through the ordinary day to day on farms and ranches across the U.S and Canada.

February 2021

American Beef Producer

51

Smart animals, easy to train, and Galloway Bulls are very easy going!

We picked out 6 bred cows to be delivered after calving and a bull to borrow for the first breeding season. Each cow was a little different, some of the cows were short, some taller, some quieter, one hotter and a couple that would have smoked the dog had they the chance. In the how to books and articles the descriptions of the perfect grass finish cow are plenty. What has happened through the past 20 years of grazing our farm is that some of the “type” that should not have worked have done very well and others maybe that looked the part had a harder time with our management. Striving for the mean, not interested in any extremes has been an underlying part of our direction. Going forward and allowing the farm and it’s available resources to sort, keeping any heifer that appeared to be as good as or better than her dam and using just about any bull we raised that flourished while being raised on hay and grass or out of an older cow who has performed well has created a sturdy herd for our location and management. It hasn’t really been all that tied to conformation as much as it has been about constitution.

The ability of the Galloway female to attain sufficient body condition fo breeding on grass alone is what gives her dependable fertility. She will calve by 24 months of age. She has never been fed any kind of heifer development diet and was on 93 RFV hay most of last winter with the cow herd, on pasture the rest of the time.

Galloways have great Adaptability!

Galloway cattle are flourishing across the USA and its environmental spectrum. From New Mexico to New York, Washington State to Florida, and the Great Plains north to south. Producers are infusing a bit of ‘old school’ into their programs.

DerekSamplePhotography.com

52

American Beef Producer

February 2021

A young bull growing the way they like to see. His dam has done well for many years raising calves and producing enough butterfat in her milk so that her offspring produce excellent beef. This bull will not be fed any protein other than what is available in the pastures and hay, probably an average of about 14%. He’ll be allowed time to grow at a natural pace.

A lot of energy is spent on picking the perfect bull by relying on technology to sort for the perfect set of numbers. But do we remember to monitor our results to see what we ended up with? Is it all just a numbers game or can you still choose proven genetics by looking at what the breed has done with nearly 500 years of all different manner of selection pressure? Can we examine such a breed and ask: How has it held together so well? The selection was not done by numbers in a software algorithm but by harsh weather, available feed resources, predators, and of course some influence from humans who desired delicious beef and reliable cattle.

Here we are, Somewhere in the Middle of the Herd, Just like we want to be...

They’ve really got a lot of character, we like the unique quality of these cattle, the winter hair they grow, we like their intelligence and temperament they are easy to work with and easy to train. The stories of them chasing down coyotes are true, we’ve witnessed it at least twice. We are not just in it to raise beef; we get something out of raising this breed and the preservation of one ancient and pure set of genetics.

You can contact Leslea at: HodgsonRanch@aol.com

www.AMERICANGALLOWAY.com February 2021

American Beef Producer

53

You You are are invited invited to to our our 31st 31st Annual Annual

S SD DIAMOND IAMOND A ANGUS NGUS Bull Bull Sale Sale

with with special special guest guest B BAR AR M MH HEREFORDS EREFORDS

Saturday Saturday •• February February 27, 27, 2021 2021 11:30 11:30 a.m. a.m. •• 2:00 2:00 p.m. p.m. CST CST

Check out all the bulls at: sdiamondangus.com Check out all the bulls at: sdiamondangus.com

30 Yearling & 3 Two Year Old Angus Bulls • 24 Yearling and 2 Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls 30 Yearling & 3 Two Year Old Angus Bulls • Hereford 24 Yearling and 2 Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls 9 Yearling Bulls 9 Yearling Hereford Bulls

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

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

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.

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

S IIA N SD DKim AM MO ON ND D A A NG GU US S & Lindy Siebert

Kim & Lindy Siebert 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 • 402-723-4376 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 • 402-723-4376 Cell Numbers: Kim (402) 366-8664 & Kendall (308) 850-5157 Cell Numbers: Kim (402) 366-8664 & Kendall (308) 850-5157

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

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

54

American Beef Producer

February 2021

Mark your calendar for At the ranch Bowdle,SD

Where the genetics make the difference

Sandmeier Charolais Sires produce a sale offering of 

90 Virgin Twos 40 Fall Bulls 40 Year lings

▲WC VISIONARY 7254 P Powerful Resource son

▲LT JJ LEDGER 4606 Big time performance

Sandmeier Charolais

Breeding performance Charolais since the 60’s, Selling Charolais bulls since the 70’s Hosting annual production sales for over 40 years. ▲SCR SIR ALL FLASH 5537 20+ sons will sell

Contact us: Calvin: 605-285-6179

Other Sires include: SCR SIR PROFIT 7804 WC INNOVATION 6283 KC DAKOTA BOB 6261 KC DAKOTA BOB 7373 DC/CRJ TANK E108 LT DAKOTA RUSH 5500

Cell-281-1259

Matthew: 605-281-1564 sandchar@venturecomm.net

Sandmeier Charolais bulls sire calves that perform like these Sandmeier Feedlot

February 2021

Sandmeier Feedlot

American Beef Producer

55

THESE BULLS & MORE BULLS LIKE THEM SELL!

RLB MR FARGO 523H

M944766 BW: 100 | AWW: 841 | Sire: RBM FARGO Y111 CE: 2.5 | BW 2.5 | WW 49 | YW 88 | Milk 12 TSI 224

RLB ULTRA 612H

M944782 BW: 92 | AWW: 725 | Sire: RBM FARGO Y111 CE: 4.3 | BW 0.6 | WW 43 | YW 80 | Milk 10 TSI 218

RLB CHAMPION 609H M944763 RLB PRIZE 657H M944762 BW: 88 | AWW: 759 | Sire: HTA UNDEFEATED BW: 86 | AWW: 759 | Sire: HTA UNDEFEATED CE: 6.5 | BW 0.7 | WW 34 | YW 60 | Milk 11 CE: 8.5 | BW 0.4 | WW 36 | YW 72 | Milk 6 TSI 204 TSI 217

56

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

57

AAnngugus sBBuullllSSaalele

Bar J Emblazon Bar J Emblazon041 041 Bar J Emblazon 868 x Connealy Bar J Emblazon 868 x ConnealyThunder Thunder BW1.4 WW76 YW135 M24$B168 $B168$C293 $C293 BW1.4 WW76 YW135 M24

Bar J Rainfall 010 Bar J6846 Rainfall 010 SAV Rainfall x Ellingson Versatile SAV Rainfall 6846 x Ellingson Versatile BW0.1 WW59 YW106 M28 $M89 $W73 BW0.1 WW59 YW106 M28 $M89 $W73

Selling Selling5500AAnngguussBBuulllsls YYeaeralrilningsgsaanndd22-Y -Yr-rO -Oldldss MManany yPPoowweerfruful,l,CCaalvlvininggEEaassee BBuulllslsoouut toof fPProrovveennDDaammss

SSuunnddaayy,, M Maarrcchh 1144 22002211

Progeny ProgenyOf OfSSAAVVRRaaininfafallll66884466, , BBUUBBSSSSoouuththeernrnCChhaarrmm BBararPPayatyotonn, ,BBaar rJ JEEmmbblalazzoonn886688, , &&SSAAVV665544XXRRaaininmmaastseterr66884499 Bar BarJJRainmaster Rainmaster 044 044 SAV654X 654XRainmaster Rainmaster 6849 6849 xx LD LD Emblazon Emblazon 999 SAV BW2.3WW72 WW72YW129 YW129 M13 M13 $M63 $M63 $W58 BW2.3

JakeReed Reed Jake 320-429-0983 320-429-0983 barjangus@gmail.com barjangus@gmail.com JohnReed Reed John 320-808-1938 320-808-1938 30217110th 110thAve Ave 30217 Brooten, MN 56316 Brooten, MN 56316

Bar J Rainmaster 044 Bar J Rainmaster SAV 654X Rainmaster 6849 x044 Bar J Payton SAV 654X Rainmaster 6849 x$M76 Bar J $W63 Payton BW2.4 WW60 YW105 BW2.4 WW60 YW105 $M76 $W63

What her ancestors called survival today you call efficiency

58

American Beef Producer

February 2021

February 2021

American Beef Producer

59

The Village Waits For The New Moon II

by Tim McCray Tim@ABPmag.com

“A Town’s old Theaters are the sanctuary of its Dreams” – Roger Ebert The Moon Theater in Neligh, originally built as a playhouse at the beginning of the last century and later converted to a movie theater was completely destroyed by fire in the March of 1944. By September of that same year, on the same location, the New Moon Theater was built. Serving for decades as one of the towns afternoon and evening entertainment gathering destination. After years of neglect and decay, it was finally closed in 2014.

Neligh, NE wasn’t on my destination list until yesterday. Hopefully by the time you are reading this, we’ve turned an imaginary corner on this pandemic. One that puts us on the road back to normalcy. I’m already planning a mythical trip of legendary proportions to lands never visited. Despite the challenges of this past year, I’m sure we’ve all realized that the events that bring us together as families and communities have been greatly cherished and probably taken for granted.

Starting renovations on a 84 year old building and owning a theater wasn’t part of the plan when Melanie returned home. With the memories of her youth the theater represented much more than entertainment. “It was heartbreaking that the building wasn’t being used, ” Melanie stated to me. She started talking to some others around town, and found that there were a good number of people who felt the same way about somehow keeping this landmark in place. She formed a group, and a non profit was born. They hosted their first fundraising event in November of 2018. Since then, people in and outside of the community have donated money, time and labor towards this restoration project.

A few news stations also picked up on the story, as well as a few nationwide efforts to restore a building-one donation at a time.

Melanie Miller of Sandy Acres Simmental returned to her childhood ranch in 2015. Her father Leonard had been suggesting she come back and help manage the cattle for several years.

She had left home 30 years prior and had been a pastor in several cities and towns along the east coast for the past 2 decades. Then she took on a restoration project to resurrect her towns 40’s era theater. Oh and she’s still working part time as a pastor in her local community.

On main street in just about any town in America there was, at one point, a movie theater. For some they are still there. For any of us who were around in the Nixon, Ford, Carter years there’s probably a memory of visiting these beautiful, extravagant downtown theaters, that were much more than a building with a screen and some velvet seats. My own memory of this had an elaborate décor that was reminiscent of a medieval village. Afterall, it wasn’t just a movie theater, it was a portal to another dimension that could transport me to High Noon at the OK Corral on a Saturday afternoon, and trips to galaxies far far away in the evenings of my youth.

No DeLorean needed.

60

To me it represents not just a movie theater in a small town in Nebraska, but a social gathering spot on Main Street America. Also, a clear picture that united, we will not be torn down. Perhaps, we can all come together for a resurrection of an old theater in Neligh, then move on to focus somewhere else.

You can follow their efforts at facebook. com/NewMoonTheater and a donation page at newmooncommunitytheater.org There’s even an option through Amazon to donate as part of their smile network of charities.

American Beef Producer

February 2021

29th Annual

GELBVIEH & BALANCER DITKA

Production Sale

ASTRO

SILVER DOLLAR

GREAT DIVIDE

CHIEF JUSTICE

SALE OFFERING - 120 REGISTERED BULLS AND 70 REGISTERED HEIFERS AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY - 400 HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIAL HEIFERS

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 New Location!

at

1:00 PM

AT THE RANCH, WEST OF LAKE PRESTON 43968 208th Street • Lake Preston, SD

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GENETICS FROM HOJER RANCH: Maternal Excellence | Breed Leading Traits | Docile Disposition | More Pounds, More Profit Performance Tested | Ultrasound Data | Breeding Soundness Tested | Herd Health Program

PERFORMANCE GENETICS Find us on

Facebook www.HojerRanch.com hojer@hojerranch.com February 2021

FOR YOUR TOMORROW

Alan & Pam | Blake & Jenn 43968 208th Street, Lake Preston, SD 57249

Ranch: 605-860-1326 Blake cell: 605-860-0139 American Beef Producer

UNABLE TO ATTEND?

WATCH AND BID ON DVACTION 61

Adver tising Index Showcasing 14 different Breeds

from 13 states

NAME PAGE American Foods Group 26 Bar 6 Charolais 45 Bar J Angus 58 Bar S Ranch 13 Big Rok Angus 62 Blue Lake Plastics 41 Bush Angus 64 Cannon Valley Ranch 26 Caraway Red Angus 56 Cattle Visions 6-7 Chimney Butte 23 Diamond H Ranch 31 DK Red Angus

34 Doll Charolais

25 EZ Trail 12 Flying W Ranch 43 Galloway 58 Great Lakes Cattle

11 Hanneken Angus 40 Herbster Angus 2-3 High Forest Bobcat 37 High Point Genetics 38 Hojer Ranch

61 K7 Herefords 36 Koehn Marketing 21 L&H Branding Irons 37 Leader Angus

33 Leland Red Angus

59 Lost River Livestock 8 McDonald Ranches 30 MO Angus Assoc

10 Oak Meadows Farms 29 Ox Bow Ranch 57 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh 27 R Lazy B

56 Rawhide 24 S & W Welding 44 S Diamond Angus

54 Safety Zone

29 Sandmeier Charolais 55 Sandy Acres Simmental 32 Schiefelbein Farms Insert Schweiss Doors

21 Seedstock Plus 46 Springlake Angus

47 Sweet Pro 22 Teixeira Cattle Co 5 Topp Herefords 63 Val Charolais 9 Varilek Angus

39 WR Bar

12 62

PERFORMANCE TESTED PERFORMANCE TESTED PERFORMANCE TESTED BULL & FEMALE SALE BULL & FEMALE BULL & FEMALE SALE SALE

March 13, 2021 March 13, 2021 March 13, 2021 NOW FEATURING

NOW FEATURING NOW#18836111 FEATURING Big Rok is proud to #18836111 #18836111

STEVENSON STATEMENT 70750 STEVENSON STATEMENT 70750 STEVENSON STATEMENT #19255226 70750

#19255226 #19255226

BUSH’S WITHOUT QUESTION BUSH’S WITHOUT QUESTION BUSH’S WITHOUT QUESTION

announce the purchase Big Rok is proud to of and Big2/3 Rokinterest is proud tofull announce the purchase posession of Stevenson announce the purchase of 2/3 interest and full Statement 70750. of 2/3 interest andHe fullwas posession of Stevenson our pick ofof the 3 Jindra posession Stevenson Statement 70750.

He was Acclaim at Statement He was our pick calves of 70750. the offered 3 Jindra Stevenson Semen our pick calves ofAngus. the offered 3 Jindra Acclaim at available through Universal Acclaim calves offered at Stevenson Angus.

Semen Semen Sales.

Stevenson Angus. Universal Semen available through available through Universal Semen Sales.

Semen Sales.

We are excited about the calves of this We areout excited about the outstanding son.

We areout excited about the calves of Incredible this He combines calving ease calves out of Incredible this outstanding son. with excellentIncredible growthease and outstanding son.

He combines calving phenotype.

He combines with excellentcalving growthease and with excellent growth and phenotype. phenotype.

All Bulls Selling are 18-Months-Old All All Bulls Bulls Selling Selling are are 18-Months-Old 18-Months-Old #19311754

Outstanding Dually son out of a Rainmaker bred Outstanding Dually sondam out will work on heifers Outstanding Dually son out ofthat a Rainmaker bred dam orheifers cows. ofthat a Rainmaker bred dam will work on that will work onorheifers cows. or cows.

rd Maternaall He rd He rn aate M rds He rm l o a rf e rn P te MThat rform aatt PPeerformss Th Th

#19311754 #19311754

DL AUTOMATIC 1088 DL AUTOMATIC 1088 DL AUTOMATIC 1088

#18827828 #18827828 #18827828

DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND DEER VALLEY GROWTH FUND

KEVIN & DENISE OLSON KEVIN 20549 230th & Ave., DENISE Detroit Lakes, OLSON MN 56501 KEVIN & DENISE OLSON 20549 230th Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

218.439.3597 (home) ● 218.234.6690 (cell) 20549 230th Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.439.3597 (home) ● 218.234.6690 (cell) bigrok@loretel.net ● Matt Olson, 218.234.9143 American Beef Producer February 2021 218.439.3597 (home) ● 218.234.6690 (cell) bigrok@loretel.net ● Matt Olson, 218.234.9143 bigrok@loretel.net ● Matt Olson, 218.234.9143

XXI

V

O

L

U

M

E

TOPP HEREFORDS BULL SALE

We want to improve the profitability of your ranch —Ryan Topp

A Common Sense Approach to Genetic Excellence » Sound, dependable, proven genetics Progressive, no-nonsense approach produces genetics that are deep, balanced and high quality—in large contemporary groups.

At the Ranch, Grace City, ND 1 PM (CST) February 12, 2021

175 Hereford Bulls Sell February 12, 2021!

» Real-world data Fed cattle performance data, direct feedback from semen companies and documented results from clients to guide breeding decisions to what is making money in commercial production. » Large numbers of ET and AI siblings for consistency » Wintering and delivery options » NEW Retained Ownership Options » Feeder calf marketing programs Capture the added value of your TH-sired calf crop through a variety of Topp Herefords alliance programs. » Replacement-quality heifer solutions Premium pricing buy-back program for replacement quality F1 heifers sired by Topp Herefords bulls. In three years we have purchased back over 4,000 head of TH-sired replacement quality heifers.

Give us a call!

Ryan & Prairie Topp 701.674.3152 info@toppherefords.com 1157 83rd Ave NE Grace City, ND 58445

Quality genetics and marketing programs for ranchers who sell ’em by the pound.

Topp Herefords—Crossbreeding Solutions » Topp Herefords makes crossbreeding easy—consistently improving net profits in commercial Angus herds.

On average, commercial Angus herds can expect a 5 percent increase in weaning weights from heterosis. If the average cow raises seven calves, that’s an additional $248 in gross revenue. Multiply that by a herd of 250 cows and you are adding $62,000 to the bottom line without additional inputs. Can you afford not to crossbreed? » Curious about how other cattlemen are making crossbreeding work at scale? Call Topp Herefords, 701.674.3152.

For a sale book, call 701.674.3152 or visit ToppHerefords.com

February 2021

American Beef Producer

63

47 FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE SALE th Annual

Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 1:00 PM at the farm: 5W & 1N of Britton, SD

SELLING: 55 BULLS | 20 OPEN HEIFERS | 5 BRED FEMALES Featuring: LOT 25

▶ Two SAV International full sibs out of the great donor, Bushs Maternal Line 486. They averaged 896 lbs. @ weaning. ▶ Two Syngen Enhance sons, both out of Panther CR Incredible 6704 dams. Both with birth weight of 84 lbs. and weaning ratios were 108 & 109. ▶ One ID Capitalist 316 son also out of an Incredible sired dam. His birth weight was 71 lbs. with a weaning weight of 837 lbs., ratio 112. ▶ Three of the best Southern Charm sons we have had to date. Their weaning ratios were all over 110. $C Top 2% of the Breed!

LOT 47

BW +2.2 Top 2% WW

BW +3.4

+83

WW +74

Top 1% YW +154

YW +127

MILK +29

MILK +28

DOB 1/14/20

DOB 1/24/20

Reg. 19899271 BUSHS DEEP ROOTS 604 BW 84# | WW 821#, Ratio 109 | Sire: Sydgen Enhance | Mat. Sire: Panther CR Incredible 6704 First calf heifer out of an Identity bred dam.

LOT 29

$B and $C in top 10% of the Breed!

Reg. 19899294 BUSHS HALL PASS 852

BW 77# | WW 809#, Ratio 108 | Sire: Bushs Wing Man 201 | Mat. Sire: 4M Element 405 First calf heifer, grand dam record is wean 10 @ 104, yearling 8 @ 108.

LOT 43

BW +2.2 Top 2% WW

+93

Top 2% YW +150

MILK +30

MILK +29

DOB 1/20/20

BW 71# | WW 837#, Ratio 112 | Sire: LD Capitalist 316 | Mat. Sire: Panther CR Incredible 6704 First calf heifer, grandam record birth is 5 @ 95, wean 5 @ 105, yearling 2 @ 107.

SIRED BY:

+.5 +85

Top 1% YW +167

DOB 1/15/20

Reg. 19902527 BUSHS CRUISE CONTROL 650

64

BW Top 2% WW

BUSHS WING MAN 201 BUSHS HIGH CALIBER 674 JACS RARE FIND 6503 RB ABSOLUTE ADVANTAGE BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM AA31 SYDGEN ENHANCE LD CAPITALIST 316 MAY-WAY OFFROAD 719 EXAR MONUMENTAL 6056B SAV INTERNATIONAL 2020

Reg. 19899291 BUSHS MONUMENTAL ERA 815 BW 66# | WW 750#, Ratio 100 | Sire: EXAR Monumental 6056B | Mat. Sire: Panther CR Incredible 6704 First calf heifer, grandam record is birth 5 @ 98, wean 5 @ 104, yearling 5 @ 101.

BUSH ANGUS “Performance is our product .”

41785 109th ST, BRITTON, SD 57430 Scott: 605-470-0555 • Jim: 605-470-0605 Office: 605-448-5401

www.bushangus.com

Call for catalog. 300 miles free delivery on all sale cattle.

American Beef Producer

February 2021