VOLUME 50, NUMBER 9
1964
2014
NOVEMBER 2014
Separating science from politics and marketing,
Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices
HERD STAYABILITY Beckton is the #1 Herd in the breed for Stayability, and has been for many years. 15 of the top 20 sires in the breed for Stayability are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. Of the breed's entire 1,574 sires on the 2014 RAAA Sire Summary, 74 of the highest 100 sires for Stayability are also Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. These are the cattle that stay in your herd.
Serving our customers for 69 years, with industry leading genetics and the highest quality cattle.
LOW MAINTENANCE ENERGY This has also been the #1 herd for Low Maintenance Energy requirements for many years. 6 of the top 20 sires in the entire breed for lowest Maintenance Energy EPD are Beckton sires. No other cattle will do a better job cutting your cowherd maintenance requirement and saving you money.
The Beckton ranch office – photographed in 1899 when it was George Beck’s original home
Trish and Cam Forbes Beckton Julian B571
Call, write or email for a catalog www.becktonredangus.com becktonwyo@gmail.com 37 Beckton Drive • Sheridan, WY 82801 307-674-6095 • 307-674-8162 - Evenings Fax: 307-672-7281 Cam and Trish Forbes
EASY CALVING The #1 herd for easy calving, with the best average Calving Ease EPD of any major herd. 13 of the top 20 sires in the breed for low Birth Weight EPD are Beckton sires. No other genetics come close. GROWTH from Birth to Market Beckton bulls are leaders in total rate of growth, from birth to market weight. The average birth weight EPD of our sale bulls last year was minus 4.0, and the average yearling weight EPD is plus 80. Beckton cattle start with low birth weight and reach a high yearling weight - for marketability and less time and cost to market.
TOTAL PERFORMANCE IN THE MOST ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS – High reproduction rate; high calving rate; less time and cost to market weight; and lower total feed inputs and feed costs. Plus 69 years of selection for the convenience traits – good dispositions – cowherd fertility – good udders and milk – and structurally sound cattle well adapted to both high elevation in the Bighorn Mountains, and dry Wyoming range conditions.
Separating science from politics and marketing
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Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices ...20
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Board Commentary Association Commentary Marketing Update Member Services Bulletin Does Your Ranch get Routine Financial Maintenance? Junior Spotlight In Memory Show Reports If you show, be in the know Sale Reports New Members
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Board Commentary
RAAA Board of Directors President Kim Ford Bertrand, Nebraska thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com
First Vice President/ Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Second Vice President/ Region A Director Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com
Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Leonard Wood Sandpoint, Idaho woodvxranch@aol.com
Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net
Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas flyingk3cattle@mac.com
Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koester@bektel.com
Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com Area 7 Director - Northeast John Langdon Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com
Area 8 Director - Southeast Raymond Prescott Gray Court, South Carolina bullhill2@prtcnet.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Kurt Rich Vinton, Iowa richreds@aol.com
by Kim Ford, RAAA President
Stakeholders are the building blocks of our breed "Your workforce is your most valuable asset. The knowledge and skills they have represent the fuel that drives the engine of business – and you can leverage that knowledge." – Harvey Mackay
This is a quote that speaks to me as we move into November of 2014. November is a natural time of year to take stock of the "harvest." Whether that's a calf crop, a stack of feedlot close-outs or a freezer inventory. We view our assets, or blessings, and take a special day this month to be thankful.
Working together. Mutual respect. Appreciation. These are all components of a productive team, ranch, family, business or association. These are all things that, if developed in all areas of our lives, will make us more valuable, productive and satisfied in life.
As Red Angus stakeholders, we are all the "engines" of this business – the business we all share is that of producing beef. We ARE the work force – from east to west, north to south. All across this nation, we must leverage our knowledge to build better beef and to market that beef – the end product of our business.
We continue to see historic times in the cattle industry. It's no accident that Red Angus cattle are in high demand. There is a long tradition of leveraging knowledge, remaining principled and keeping an eye on the end goal.
As the newly elected president, I am thankful each day to be serving in this capacity in an association of hard-working, talented individuals. In the coming year, I'd like to concentrate on the workforce mentioned above. I'd like to develop our people and continue to grow as a workforce – one that recognizes, builds and advances the greatness of Red Angus.
As a member-driven association, ideas come from stakeholders and membership through committees, to the Board and on to staff. As ideas are developed, they are filtered through the guiding Core Policies of the Association, and follow the vision of the Strategic Plan. Programs, promotion and communication that benefit Red Angus come forward with the long-range goal of benefit to the industry.
The building blocks of our business are the people. From daily chores to cattle procurement, everyone has valuable knowledge about producing Red Angus beef. Let's develop our people and our ideas together.
In the coming months, expect to see different authors for this Board Commentary. Expect to hear from different committee chairs about how ideas are being developed and implemented. Expect to see the results of what people are carrying around in their heads and the outcomes of cooperative efforts.
Now for another quote:
"Your most precious possession is not your financial assets. Your most precious possession is the people you have working there, and what they carry around in their heads, and their ability to work together." – Robert Reich
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I look forward to the coming days and the energizing process of leveraging our knowledge for a common goal of the advancement of Red Angus in producing beef. ■
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Association Commentary
RAAA National Office
4201 N. Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76207 (940) 387-3502 • Fax (888) 829-6069 Email: info@redangus.org RedAngus.org
RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Officer Twig Marston Ext. 8 • twig@redangus.org
Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion Ext. 11 • jeanene@redangus.org
Director of Business Development Harold Bertz harold@redangus.org Marketing Programs Coordinator Chelsea Poe Ext. 4 • chelsea@redangus.org
Commercial Marketing Specialist Barrett Carlisle Ext. 16 • barrett@redangus.org
Media and Public Relations Coordinator Laurin Spraberry Ext. 17 • laurin@redangus.org ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org
Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard (515) 679-4006 dawn@redangus.org
Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org
Registry Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069
Lucila “Lucy” Meyer Ext. 7 • lucy@redangus.org Kay Hurley Ext. 6 • kay@redangus.org
Lori Ireland Ext. 18 • lori@redangus.org
DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org
Member Services Specialist Katie Teague Ext. 14 • katie@redangus.org
by Twig Marston, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
The way of the goose This September, Red Angus members and staff traveled to Savannah, Ga., for the 61st annual Red Angus National Convention. The hospitality was excellent, getting to renew and make new acquaintances, and conducting Association business were highlights of the event.
Throughout the week, we had the pleasure of listening to speakers who had really great messages. We heard from the Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black, and also learned from Leo Beckman about the Georgia Ports. Although we had many great speakers, one who stood out in my mind was Van McCall from McCall Ministries. He shared with us how we as people can learn from geese. Van gave us five key points that we can take from geese and implement into our cattle businesses to make a successful, team-oriented environment. Lesson 1: Fly Together Partnerships and teamwork rule the day. If you surround yourself with excellent people, you’re far more likely to succeed than if you attempt to go at it alone. Just like your operations, the RAAA is continually looking to build on our partnerships and look for new opportunities. The synergy between commercial cattlemen and the beef industry is the driving force advancing our well-being. Lesson 2: Stay In Formation Stay together and work together. Sure, times will get tough and you may become annoyed with one another, but a single person working in isolation cannot create synergy. Soon we will be replacing our five-year Strategic Plan with a new one. The plan will be our
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guide (our formation) to continue our advances in key areas of the beef business.
Lesson 3: Rotate The lead goose eventually tires and rotates to the back of the pack to recharge their battery. I was a part of a group that acted this out for the crowd during Van’s speech. It’s important to share the workload amongst team members. It’s also important to ensure that all workers are cross-trained and able to perform multiple tasks. Sharing the load makes the work manageable. Everyone taking their turn and moves the group forward.
Lesson 4: Honk Communication is key when working with one another. We should always communicate and offer encouragement as needed. Communication is just as important when things are going smoothly as it is when things are not. The RAAA implements both print and electronic methods of communication. Regardless of the mode of communication you prefer, the RAAA staff is striving to get the information to you.
Lesson 5: Leave No Goose Behind The best teams I’ve ever been on were made up of people who genuinely cared for each other and would always help each other out no matter the situation. Regardless of the type of beef operation or its location, Red Angus genetics has something to offer. Maternal efficiency, carcass traits, eating qualities and performance can be identified to aid in your breeding decisions. You know your operation and its goals, we are here to help you make those goals reality. ■
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Calving Ease, Growth, Maternal and Carcass Traits
Par Prime Time 001Z 2013 Grand Champion Houston Livestock Show
One of the VF Red Angus legacy herd sires 01/12/12 CED BW 5 -3.0
WW 77
YW 119
MILK 22
TM 60
MARB 1.15
#1525587 CW REA 36 0.42
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PREMIER
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RAAA 1379610 1A BECKTON NEBULA P P707 x 5L DESTINATION 893-6215
P707’s Premier Son for CE, Growth and Carcass ✔ 3URJHQ\ DQG VHPHQ KDYH EHHQ KLJKO\ VRXJKW DIWHU LQ VDOHV DURXQG WKH FRXQWU\ ✔ 3DUW LQWHUHVW LQ 35(0,(5 VROG DV D VDOH KLJKOLJKW LQ WKH 5$ %URZQ /HJDF\ 6DOH
PREMIER x LOGAN, Brown Tremendous Z7326, Loosli Red Angus, ID
✔ 3URJHQ\ DUH WKLFN PDGH FRUUHFW ZHOO EDODQFHG DQG FOHDQ IURQWHG
HB 208
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STAY MARB
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+76 .47
+118 .48
+14 .31
+3 .59
+15 .26
+8 .41
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+1.11 .49
YG
CW
REA
FAT
+.03 .38
+33 .39
+.24 .45
-.01 .47
FALL 2014 TOP 35%
With the newly released HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indexes, PREMIER, easily sorts to the top of the list with an all-around complete genetic profile. His EPD package combined with his winning phenotype make him a must use sire. To order call 1.800.ABS.STUD ‹ $%6 *OREDO ,QF ‡ 5LYHU 5RDG 'H)RUHVW :, ‡ ‡ ZZZ DEVEHHI FRP
Marketing Update
by Chelsea Poe, Marketing Programs Coordinator
Additional Grid Masters
Don’t miss the Red Angus Feeder Calf Sales listed on the Calendar of Events!
RAAA would like to commend Prairie Dog Creek Cattle of Dresden, Kan., for two additional Grid Master winners. Conventionally Fed Cattle Ranch of Origin Feed Yard Ranch of Origin Feed Yard
Prairie Dog Creek Cattle Co – Dresden, KS Prairie Dog Creek Cattle Co – Dresden, KS Prairie Dog Creek Cattle Co – Dresden, KS Prairie Dog Creek Cattle Co – Dresden, KS
Harvest Date
Packer
# Head
% Prime
% Choice
% YG 1&2
% YG 4
Grid Score
5/15/14
Tyson
39
5.13
84.62
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Tyson
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7.69
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It’s not too late to enroll your calves
The busy fall season is upon us and this is the peak time to market your Red Angus feeder calves. Enrolling your 2014born calves in the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) or the Allied Access tag programs can help you gain a premium on sale day by ensuring genetics, source and age. As long as your 2014-born calves are still on the ranch of origin, it’s not too late to take advantage of these programs. Call today to enroll your calves and get them tagged before they leave the ranch of origin. The enrollment process is
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simple, fast and free – the only cost is the 99-cent tag. To enroll your calves, contact the Red Angus Marketing Department at 940- 320-8316.
Red Angus calves will be featured in Special Red Angus Sections at sale barns across the nation. It makes sense to market your calves at one of these special sales to take advantage of the buyers who are aggressively bidding on Red Angus calves. For current, up-to-date listings of Special Red Angus Sections, visit redangus.org/marketing. ■
Superior in Calving Ease with Carcass Quality CONQUEST
HXC CONQUEST 4405P reg#: 975924 | 014AR02028 JULIAN B 571 x CHEROKEE CNYN
Conquest is an icon in the Red Angus breed. He offers calving ease without sacrificing performance and sires terrific daughters. CED
BW
WW
YW MILK TM
ME
17
-6.4
58
94
24
3
0
3
14
.91
.95
.94
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.47
53
HPG CETM STAY MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
.68
.04
17
.31
.03
.57
.47
.61
.53
.56
FALL 2014
PEACEMAKER
GMRA PEACEMAKER 1216 reg#: 1428993 | 014AR02065 JUSTICE x MISSION STATEMENT
Peacemaker offers calving ease with expolosive growth in a moderate package with muscle. CED
BW
WW
YW MILK TM
12 .44
-4.5
73
118
20
.65
.55
.56
.28
56
ME
HPG CETM STAY MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
1
10
6
14
.54
.61
.21
.37
.39
.34
.10
33
.44
.04
.31
.45
.29
.40
FALL 2014
TRILOGY
GMRA TRILOGY 0226 reg#: 1367533| 014AR02060 PACKER x CHATEAU
Trilogy is one of the elite spread bulls of the Red Angus breed. He offers calving ease without sacrificing performance. CED
BW
WW
YW MILK TM
ME
HPG CETM STAY MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
6
-4.5
70
112
16
-1
13
10
17
.74
-.04
30
.66
.02
.46
.76
.69
.70
.31
.65
.27
.39
.41
.40
.35
.53
.34
.44
51
FALL 2014
EPIC
BECKTON EPIC U368 KM reg#: 1258898 | 014AR02047 EPIC KM x EPIC K1
Excels in offering calving ease and superior maternal traits. CED
BW
WW
YW MILK TM
14
-5.3
58
93
39
.65
.76
.71
.71
.62
68
ME
HPG CETM STAY MARB
YG
CW
REA
FAT
-8
15
10
14
.67
.64
.39
.63
.44
.38
.23
18
-.27
.03
.33
.53
.32
.39
FALL 2014
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Member Services Update Board-Approved Changes to Rules and Regulations Approved Addition Section I – DNA Typing 5. DNA requirements may be waived for any donor dam or AI/ET service sire where DNA parentage cannot be established for the following reasons: • An actual sample from the donor dam or AI/ET service sire cannot be obtained, AND • An inferred typing through progeny testing cannot be established by a DNA lab. If such DNA requirement cannot be established then, as a requirement for registration, the resulting progeny: • Must be parent verified to the greatest extent possible. • Must be tested for NH, MA, AM, DD, OS and/or CA if said progeny’s pedigree contains an identified carrier
without an intervening tested-free animal by an RAAA-approved facility to determine if the animal is a carrier or free. (Rev. 9-14) Section F – ET/Clone Calves a. DNA TYPING 3. DNA requirements may be waived for any donor dam or AI/ET service sire where DNA parentage cannot be established for the following reasons: • An actual sample from the donor dam or AI/ET service sire cannot be obtained, AND • An inferred typing through progeny testing cannot be established by a DNA lab. If such DNA requirement cannot be established then, as a requirement for registration, the resulting progeny: • Must be parent verified to the greatest extent possible. • Must be tested for NH, MA, AM, DD, OS and/or CA if said progeny’s
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pedigree contains an identified carrier without an intervening tested-free animal by an RAAA-approved facility to determine if the animal is a carrier or free. (Rev. 9-14)
DNA Reminder
When submitting samples keep in mind that the RAAA has an electronic DNA order form that can be used. By submitting the DNA order form electronically to DNA@redangus.org, it speeds up the submission process by eliminating the time taken to create the electronic file that is submitted to the lab.
Happy Thanksgiving to all Red Angus Stakeholders! The RAAA National Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. ■
Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale
Orion Beef Group
Friday, November 7th, 2014 105 Red Angus and Red Hybred Bulls Sell Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 pm
Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds
20 Red Angus x Simmental Hybreds The Best we have ever sold! Lot 2 • 3051A • #1623711
He sells!
1CED, 0.8BW, 67WW, 107YW, 23MILK, 56TM, 15HPG, 4CEM, 15STAY, 1.19MB, 0.02RE PINNACLE X BIG SKY X MARIAS The Best High Marbling prospect that we have ever produced!
He sells!
Lot 1 • 3179A • #1623796
10CED, -3.8BW, 72WW, 117YW, 31MILK, 68TM, 9HPG, 3CEM, 8STAY, 1.08MB, 0.19RE CONQUEROR X BIG SKY X ENTERPRISE Stacked for greatness with 3 incredible calving ease and maternal greats in his pedigree!
He sells!
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He sells!
Lot 10 • 3437A • #1624034
Lot 6 • 3438A • #1624041
Call today for a catalog or dvd!
7CED, -3.5BW, 66WW, 97YW, 18MILK, 51TM, 16HPG, 0CEM, 11STAY, 0.93MB, 0.12RE ROMERO X NEW CHAPTER X TOP BRASS From the famous Crystal LA394 cow family that has a long list of breed leading herdsires!
He sells!
He sells!
3CED, -1.6BW, 64WW, 102YW, 24MILK, 56TM, 14HPG, 4CEM, 13STAY, 1.03MB, 0.52RE NEXTPECTATION X EXT 7455 X KING ROB This sale feature will literally "blow" you away at the sale!
9CED, -3.7BW, 69WW, 108YW, 20MILK, 55TM, 13HPG, 7CEM, 14STAY, 0.72MB, 0.47RE SAGA X SLAM DUNK X EXPECTATION Great EPD profile package on this very attractive herd bull prospect!
Lot 20 • 3862A • #1610162
Lot 24 • 3150A • #1623898
5CED, -2.3BW, 60WW, 104YW, 20MILK, 50TM, 17HPG, 0CEM, 17STAY, 0.44MB, 0.94RE EPIC X MISSION STATEMENT X RIBEYE This deep soggy bull is loaded for growth and carcass!
He sells!
www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Cattlemen’s Seminar • November 6th • 5:30 pm Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com
Lot 88 • A412 • ASA#2838929
15CED, -1.0BW, 74WW, 120YW, 22MILK, 59MWW, 9.8MCE, 0.55MB, 0.35RE, 147API, 82TI CONQUEST X BEEF MAKER X HI-C 8128 One of the Best Red Hybred bulls we have ever offered for sale!
Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com
Does Your Ranch Get Routine Financial Maintenance? by Michael Flerchinger, CPA, The Nichols Accounting Group P.C.
As a rancher, it is important for your operation to monitor trends. You monitor trends in the weather, the size of calves a certain bull produces, input prices such as feed, prices of fuel, and the list continues. However, all too often financial trend analysis gets ignored by many operators in the ag and non-ag sector alike.
Financial trend analysis can tell you a lot about the health of your operation. Just like monitoring trends in your herd can tell you a lot about the herd’s health, a financial trend analysis can tell you a lot about the overall health of your operation. We’re not going to dig into the specifics of financial trend analysis because there are endless resources available that can help with calculating and interpreting certain financial ratios and their trends. A simple internet search for “financial ratio trend analysis” will bring up numerous places to start. The objective here is to inform you of the value of financial trend analysis and how you can implement it into your operation to set yourself above other operators. You can think of financial trend analysis as the gauges of success of your operation much like the gauges on your pickup or tractor tell you information about your equipment. Each gauge tells you something different and some require more regular attention than others, but together they are all necessary to indicate whether or not your equipment is operating properly. In financial trend analysis, certain measures by themselves are more indicative than others, however, when taken as a whole, a financial trend can
tell a lot about the health of the business. They can tell you if your operation has too much debt leverage, whether or not you have enough liquidity within your business, how productive your labor force is, how efficiently your assets produce earnings, and again, the list goes on.
Once you start to implement a financial trend analysis and begin to interpret the data it can assist you in determining if your operation is becoming financially weak. A good financial trend analysis will include multiple indicators to be useful, however, it must be kept summarized enough to allow for easy analysis and interpretation. Building a meaningful trend analysis does take time and effort and there are multiple facets that go beyond the simple cash-basis books and records that many operations maintain.
A good set of cash-to-accrual conversions will be the starting point for compiling the bare-bones data for financial trend analysis. Cash-basis records will provide very limited information and much of it will give you false indicators so an accrual-basis set of financial statements is necessary. A balance sheet and income statement should be the minimum, and a cash flow statement will allow for additional analysis. After you have this information you can begin compiling the trend analysis data that is meaningful to your operation. Each operation will have a different set of indicators that are most useful. Next you’re ready to analyze and interpret your data. This analysis will help identify areas of concern and
then allow you to formulate a plan to address those concerns. When you have well-developed trends it is much easier to identify when the financial ratios are going outside of acceptable ranges. The more years of data you have the more normalized your trends will become thereby making interpreting them much easier. By implementing these steps you’ll have one more tool in your toolbox to ensure the continued success of your ranch. It may not sit next to the 3/4” end wrench, but is just as useful and will provide a wealth of knowledge of what makes your ranch tick financially. Recent Tax Update The remaining content is separate from the topic discussed above, but it is information that needs to be delivered to readers in a timely manner so that you can make informed year-end tax planning decisions.
Back in the March 2014 ARA, I wrote about possible tax-planning tips in regard to breeding cattle sales due to weather related disasters such as drought. This planning opportunity allowed a tax deferral on the sale of breeding stock if it was replaced within a four-year period. The IRS recently issued New Release 2014-94 and extends the normal four-year period to five years in which the replacement of the excess livestock sold must occur. The intention behind this is that drought continues to be a problem across the nation. The IRS has the authority to extend this period if droughts persist beyond the normal four-year period. ■
Michael Flerchinger is a CPA and Shareholder with The Nichols Accounting Group, located in Oregon and Idaho. They specialize in agribusiness tax planning and consulting. Reader questions can be submitted to taxquestions@nicholsaccounting.com. www.nicholsaccounting.com.
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Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices Separating science from politics and marketing by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement
The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) implements a unique approach when developing genetic selection tools. In order to deliver the most reliable and unbiased data to Red Angus stakeholders, RAAA separates sound science from subjective politics and marketing. RAAA achieves this through implementation of a non-political Technical Committee, which is populated by nonBoard members and actually has decision-making powers regarding genetic predictions. Once the technical committee is provided an assignment – such as developing economic selection indices – it is tasked with overseeing development and ultimately deciding if the tool – or index in this case – is dependable enough to release to stakeholders. While this process may slow the release of a new EPD or index, commercial producers can have confidence that once the tool is released, it is reliable.
Red Angus’ work on economic selection indices provides an excellent example of the importance of such committee structure. RAAA previously had the ability to release an index; however, Technical Committee review revealed flaws in the proposed index that essentially caused it to be a marketing tool as opposed to a selection tool. After multiple refinements to the index development software, RAAA is excited to announce that the Technical
Red Angus Association of America Core Policy No. 3
The standing policy of the RAAA is that when the science exists to make a genetic prediction more precise and reliable, the science is implemented. This is overseen by the Technical Committee and not the Board of Directors.
Committee has approved the release of the HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices.
What are Indices? The purpose of an index (plural – indices) is to estimate differences in an operation’s overall profitability resulting from a particular selection decision. In developing an index to evaluate differences in profitability within an operation, assumptions must be made regarding the genetics of the cowherd (ex: average weaning weight) as well as economic values (ex: sale price of cull cows).
RAAA utilized the Red Angus database to determine the required cowherd as-
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sumptions. The economic assumptions were derived from input obtained from CattleFax and economic data from Texas A&M and North Dakota State University. Additionally, certain basic production assumptions are made, such as: Will the bulls be used on heifers and/or cows? Are replacement heifers retained? When and how are calves marketed?
Once these assumptions were determined, the data was fed into a simulation model that accounted for the segments of the beef industry based on the assumptions. Finally, EPDs of the service sires were included in the simulation model to determine the overall impact the sires would have on the operation’s profitability.
The EPDs included in the index calculation are independently changed one unit (ex: Stayability EPD of 10 vs. 11), and the resulting change in overall profitability determines the weightings placed on each EPD. It is important to understand that these EPD weightings are not determined, or adjusted, using human perceptions. Thus, the weightings, and ultimately the indices, are completely based on science.
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Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices While the process of calculating an index is very complex, the resulting selection tool is very simple to implement. RAAA’s indices will be expressed to stakeholders as differences in profitability per exposure. For example, Bull A has an index value of 100 and Bull B has an index value of 150, and the selected bull would be mated to 120 cows over the bull’s productive lifespan. Selecting Bull B would add an additional $6,000 [(150 – 100) x 120] in profitability to the operation as compared to selecting Bull A. While Red Angus bulls are selected by stakeholders to fit into various production scenarios, selection pressure is typically placed on herd-building traits or traits that increase the value of marketed product. Many producers have even developed their own selection index to assist them in identifying bulls that meet these goals. Typically these include thresholds for certain EPDs, but as most would admit, these thresholds are not strictly followed. Red Angus’ selection indices will provide producers with a consistent selection tool built on a scientific, unbiased foundation.
HerdBuilder Index As the name indicates, implementation of the HerdBuilder Index will assist producers in building profitable herds. The HerdBuilder Index is built using the following production scenario: • Red Angus bulls mated to cows and heifers (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental) • Replacement heifers retained from within the herd • All remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid.
Given that replacement heifers are retained, significant influence is placed on the obvious maternal EPDs of Stayability, Heifer Pregnancy and Calving Ease. Additionally, with all remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid, Marbling, Yield Grade and growth EPDs impact the HerdBuilder index. GridMaster Index While Red Angus has traditionally been known as a superior maternal breed, those who have retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of their potential to excel in the feedyard and ultimately hang a premium carcass.
Key Points to Remember
• The purpose of an index is to estimate differences in an operation’s overall profitability resulting from a particular sire-selection decision. • EPD weightings – and ultimately indices – are not determined, or adjusted, using human perceptions but are completely based on science. • While the process of calculating an index is very complex, the resulting selection tool is very simple to implement.
• Red Angus’ selection indices will provide producers with a consistent selection tool built on a scientific, unbiased foundation. • Use the HerdBuilder Index to increase the sustainability of the cowherd and ultimately the operation. • Use the GridMaster Index if your operation's primary goal is maximizing profitability of feeders in the feedyard and on the rail.
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Red Angus unveils reliable, unbiased indices Red Angus stakeholders will quickly recognize the term “GridMaster,” as the Marketing Department annually recognizes load lots of harvested cattle with superior carcass observations as “Grid Master” Award winners. Producers who place emphasis on the GridMaster Index in their selection decisions will not only experience an increase in their operation’s profitability; but as well can expect to see an increased number of calves recognized as Grid Master Award winners.
The GridMaster Index is built using the following production scenario: • Red Angus bulls mated to cows (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental) • All progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid. Thus, Marbling, Yield Grade and growth EPDs are the traits of primary importance in the GridMaster Index.
What if my Production Scenario is Different? While your operation may differ from the above index scenarios, our research shows that the two above situations will serve as reliable selection tools for the vast majority of ranches.
Use the GridMaster Index if your operation's primary goal is maximizing profitability of feeders in the feedyard and on the rail.
Use the HerdBuilder Index to increase the sustainability of the cowherd and ultimately the operation. For example, if your operation matches the HerdBuilder Index, except you would be using the selected bull on cows only, this small difference would not cause a significant change in the ranking of animals. During committee discussions, the Technical Committee explored creating an additional HerdBuilder-Cow Index, which would use the same scenario as the above HerdBuilder except the bulls would only be used on cows. In comparing the HerdBuilder vs. HerdBuilder-Cow indices, we found that bulls ranked essentially the same between the two indices.
To be exact, the rank correlation was 0.97, which can be interpreted as only 3 in 100 bulls changed rank between the HerdBuilder and HerdBuilder-Cow. Thus demonstrating the robustness of the HerdBuilder Index, in that your production scenario can slightly deviate from the exact scenario in which the
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HerdBuilder Index was built, and the HerdBuilder Index can still serve as a reliable selection tool.
A quick study of the HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indices reveals that the main difference between these two indices is the source of replacement heifers. If the selected sire will be used to produce replacement females, the HerdBuilder Index should be used. However, if the selected sire will not be used to generate replacements, the GridMaster Index should be used.
Red Angus’ unwavering implementation of science has provided the foundation for the delivery of genetic selection tools with unmatched reliability. This precedence was strictly followed in the development and delivery of Red Angus’ HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices. Thus, stakeholders can have confidence that these new tools are truly genetic selection tools, and not just a marketing tool. ■
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Red Angus – Without a Doubt by Kim Holt for American Red Angus Magazine, photos by Scott Holt
“When I was a young kid, we tried every breed you can think of. But since we went to Red Angus, we’ve never looked back. The Red Angus is really a good breed,” assured commercial rancher Ryan Pancheri from Howe, Idaho. And, from his experiences with different breeds, he would know. The Pancheri brothers, pictured with their mother, Marylyn Pancheri, include (L to R) Ryan, Rod, Romero, Roman, Rick and Rory. (Photo by Barbara Pancheri)
Pancheris’ first-calf heifers don’t initially go out on dry lands but, instead, graze sub-irrigated pastures where they’re able to forage and breed up well.
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Ryan, his wife Barbara and their four children, along with five of Ryan’s brothers – Rick, Rod, Romero, Roman and Rory – and their families, run 2,500 Red Angus commercials with their mother, Marylyn, affectionately described by Ryan as the “glue” that holds their family of eight total siblings together.
The brothers are the third generation to operate in the Little Lost River Valley in southeast Idaho’s Butte County, some 65 miles west of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and 250 miles north of Salt Lake City, Utah.
When it comes to cattle, Ryan and his family members are sold on the fertility, mothering ability and great dispositions of Red Angus. They also appreciate the way these females fit their environment. “They adapt very well to wherever we put them – from irrigated grass to
The quiet disposition of the Red Angus cattle is of utmost importance to Ryan, especially when the family relies on the next generation, including Madison (11), to handle cattle. sparse grass on desert and mountain range. They always bring in a big, healthy calf in the fall,” said Pancheri. Marked only with a post office, Howe is located at an elevation of nearly
5,000 feet. It’s near here where the Pancheris run their mature cows on high-desert, mountainous country on both Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing allotments and private grazing lands.
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This dry country usually receives less than 5 inches of rainfall per year. The Pancheris are one of the largest public lands grazers in their area, with BLM lands covered in sagebrush, crested wheat and native grasses.
“It is great cow-calf country,” Pancheri explained, “but not the best for yearlings.” And that’s why they run their replacement heifers on irrigated pasture under some of the 70 to 75 pivots on the expansive Pancheri operation comprised of wheat and alfalfa cropland and grazing lands. Meanwhile, they allow their first-calf heifers a chance to further grow and breed up on sub-irrigated pastures, a management practice that has proven successful.
Sold on Red Pancheri said that his family had to run the gamut with different breeds before they discovered success by using Red Angus, initially incorporating them through sire genetics.
Their feeder-calf buyer, the late Ward Johnson, recommended the breed to the family who, by then, had already experienced Black Angus and Charolais cattle, along with Longhorns and Salers.
The Pancheris run their cattle on grazing lands below Mt. Borah, the tallest mountain peak in Idaho, at more than 12,000 feet in elevation. The Pancheris initially started with a purchase of 10 Red Angus bulls. Pancheri was concerned with their birth weights, but “Dad wasn’t the guy who believed in birth weights or EPDs for that matter.”
They turned out these bulls with white, black and a few red heifers before Pancheri received the paperwork confirming that three of the bulls had recorded birth weights greater than 100 pounds. He wasn’t impressed and feared the worse – calving issues … again.
The story had a happy ending, however. “We never pulled a calf that year and that’s what sold us on Red Angus,” said Pancheri. A large user of public grazing lands, the Pancheris run 1,500 pairs on BLM allotments five to six months of the year.
He continued that Red Angus are the most maternal breed they’ve raised, from mothering ability to breed up. “They’re just a lot more fertile cattle than other breeds.”
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Pancheri said they do watch birth weights, moderating them for heifers. However, very few of their 500 to 600 head of heifers need assistance at calving. They night check their heifers at calving, but don’t night check the mature cows – a definite credit to the comfort level this breed supplies from a calving-ease standpoint.
The Pancheris have also been pleased with the Red Angus bulls from breeding ability to growth, longevity and disposition. “They are easy to be around,” Pancheri stated.
Disposition is a big deal on this ranch, because “when the kids are out of school, they’re helping us. We rely on their help a lot, and it’s a lot better for us to have cattle that anybody can work than cattle with which you have to watch yourself.”
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the oldest at 22. Pancheri added, “My dad always said he had the best workforce around; he had all of us kids and didn’t have to hire many hired men.”
He adds that they’ve found the Red Angus bulls to also be easier on facilities. Idaho is a mandatory trich testing state, and Pancheri likes the fact that these red bulls don’t tear up the corrals, as had their black and white predecessors. Plus, “my kids get right in and help us.” Bred Up for Success From their initial success with Red Angus bulls, the Pancheris started building their cowherd over the course of a number of years. They purchased replacements from the former Kemp herd and eastern Idaho’s Loosli Red Angus. When Kemp dispersed, they bought 4-, 5- and 6-year-old cows. “We notched the ears of all the purebred and registered cattle we bought, and from that point on, we’ve kept all of the heifer calves from those cattle. That’s how we’ve grown our herd to 2,500 head. We haven’t bought any females for 10 to 15 years.”
Pancheri added, “We got a great market now – our heifer calves will bring more than our steer calves nowdays.” They’ve also been told their heifers are some of the best in the country for the size of their herd. “We have lots of demand for our bred heifers. I could sell them really easily but until we get all our cows preg checked, I prefer to not sell anything.”
Heading in the Right Direction Pancheri believes their bull suppliers are providing them with high-quality Red Angus genetics. He said their primary supplier has been good to work with through the years, always interested in the needs of his commercial customer and concerned with what
Heifer calves that aren’t retained in the Pancheri herd are marketed and often bring more than their steer mates. happens on the carcass side of the business.
With Rick’s help, Ryan oversees the bull buying for their herd, keeping track of genetics and selection factors. They are mindful of birth weights but also pay attention to carcass traits. Pancheri said they also really watch maternal because “you’ve got to have a cow produce a calf before you can have a carcass.”
For 18 years, the Pancheris have been successfully bull breeding their replacement heifers for 45 days in their feedlot. Pancheri explained that they’ll turn four to six bulls in with a group of 100, and any heifers that don’t breed up in that time frame are sold in the fall.
The heifers start calving in February, one month ahead of the mature cows, which calve for 60 days beginning March 1, when temperatures can be as high as 48 degrees Farenheit and as low as 23 degrees Farenheit. Mother Nature dictates much of the feeding requirements and it isn’t unheard of for them to need to feed hay in the winter for up to 120 days. “It depends on how long the cows can for-
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age,” Pancheri explained. “A heavy snowfall or an open winter are factors on the feeding timeline.”
Branding begins April 1 and, starting with heifers, Pancheri said they’ll work a herd every week thereafter, slowly making their way up the valley. Their mature cattle are turned onto BLM range May 1 where they are bred. They spend summers on dry grazing lands, and are only brought onto irrigated pasture for a month in early September before weaning in order to add additional weight on calves. Last year, calves weaned off at 579 pounds, which Pancheri said is really good for their country. They start weaning October 1 with 300 to 500 head of pairs separated weekly for four weeks. The calves are trucked to their feedlot in Howe, while the cows are preg checked and turned back out onto rangelands to forage until the weather dictates otherwise.
Since 2006, the family has enrolled calves in the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP), tagging their calves with the familiar yellow tag as another means to capture additional value.
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Pancheri explained, “We thought it would give us another avenue that, if we wanted to market them, people would know that they’re the Red Angus.” He said they haven’t gotten the opportunity to test the tag because the Johnson brothers have placed the top bid on their cattle each year.
Gary and Robert Johnson, twin brothers, own and operate Johnson Livestock near Idaho Falls, a finishing feedlot they started in 1984 with their late father, Ward, who suggested Red Angus to the Pancheris. The Johnsons have purchased Pancheri cattle for 30 years, and this relationship extends back another 40. Explaining why, Robert Johnson remarked, “They have been really good, honest people to work with. We’ve developed a good relationship over the years. They’ve always produced quality livestock and always been as honest as can be when we’ve dealt with them.” Though the Johnsons feed all breeds of cattle, he said, “Performance-wise, I would fill our feedlot with Pancheri cattle if there were enough of them.” “The uniformity now, compared to 25 years ago, is unbelievable. They’ve done a really good job the last 10 to 12 years of picking the right type of fe-
males to put back in their herd. Obviously they’re picking sires that produce uniform calves.”
The Pancheri steers are harvested at JBS in Hyrum, Utah, at about 18 to 22 months of age. Johnson said the front end of the Pancheri cattle have probably been the best of all they’ve harvested in 2014. The first five loads, all harvested on one day, quality graded 95 percent Choice with just under 10 percent Prime. For their feedlot, the Johnsons usually average a 63 percent yield, but with the Pancheri cattle, they’ll usually see an additional half percent.
“Between the quality of their cattle and type of people they are to deal with, they’re pretty tough to beat,” Johnson assured. He added that the cattle are also healthy and winter hardy. From the example these cattle have set, he said, “We’d absolutely feed more good Red Angus if we could get them.” The Johnsons share feed and performance data with their cow-calf customers.
“They tell us if we are going in the right direction with our cattle or not,” Pancheri said, “and we are still in the business.”
All heifers are calved near Howe, but three other herds are scattered into their upper valley, as far as 30 miles apart. He added, “Everybody keeps telling us we should start crossbreeding. I asked the Johnsons if we needed to change our program and they asked me, ‘Why do you want to change something that is as good as it is?’ So, we’ll keep going the way we’re going.”
Actually, Pancheri and his brothers have no desire to crossbreed. They have had a higher percent calf crop and their calves are heavier than they’ve ever been. He said when you look down the feedlot bunks, the cattle look like peas in a pod.
“There’s enough here to keep our family busy and, some days, there is too much. We have a good work force, and working together with six of us brothers, our kids and wives, we do a good job. As long as we can continue to make a living and pay the bills, we’re doing alright. The Red Angus have helped us as much as anything.” Ryan Pancheri keeps weaning weight records and last year their calves weaned off at 579 pounds.
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“There’s no reason to fix something that is working,” he summarized, “and Red Angus are working for us beyond a shadow of a doubt.” ■
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2014 RAAA National Convention Convention flavored with Southern hospitality
Red Angus members convened in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 10 – 12 to enjoy Southern hospitality in the port city known as the “Hostess City of the South.” The Southeast Area planned the convention and welcomed Red Angus members from across the nation and Canada. This year’s convention attendance totaled 200; 149 were members of which 99 were voting members, and 46 were first-time attendees. Three attended from a foreign country.
Commercial Symposium Convention activities kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a free Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium hosting 85 attendees. Local producers and convention attendees learned about managing risk in their cattle operations, how to minimize hay needs, and how to add value to their calf crop through state programs or RAAA’s tag enrollment programs. The Ladies’ Symposium entertained 55 women with a fashion show, beef crock-pot recipes and craft projects and Southern stories.
Foundation Supporters of the Red Angus Foundation, Inc. (RAFI), chaired by Steve Newberry of Livingston, Mont., joined together for the third annual RAFI dinner – a Low Country Boil – featuring seafood and cuisine native to the area. Following dinner, Huxsie Scott entertained attendees with her musical talent.
Year In Review President Tim Whitley started the general session of convention with a short address, summarizing with, “We have a good breed of cattle but our success can
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be attributed directly to the quality of people who raise those cattle.”
RAAA CEO Twig Marston presented the State of the Association address. Marston sited impressive averages over the past year’s seedstock sales but challenged the Red Angus membership for continued growth and progress.
“Now is the time to create even more demand and value for Red Angus cattle by building our maternal database, increasing our stewardship efforts and developing our Red Angus people,” said Marston. “Always keeping in mind that we want beef at the center of our consumer’s plate.” Breed Improvement During the Breed Improvement Committee Meeting, Larry Keenan, director of breed improvement, unveiled the science behind the soon-to-be-released HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indices.
He reported that the Technical Committee has been working on – and fine-tuning – the science behind the indices to be a true selection tool rather than just a marketing tool. The HerdBuilder Index will indicate genetics that are ideal if producers are retaining replacement females. The GridMaster Index will identify cattle that will excel in the feedlot and in carcass traits. He expects the indices to be released to the membership in early October.
Constitution and Bylaws The Constitution and Bylaws Committee recommended two amendment changes to clarify the voting procedures in the instance of a tie vote for directors and officers. The amendments outline the steps necessary to break tie votes and follow Robert’s Rules of Order. Both amendments passed unanimously.
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2014 RAAA National Convention Registration The registration committee updated the membership on the progress of RAAA’s new database, REDS Pro, and announced that the beta version of the search options would be available on the website for members to use and experiment with. They encouraged members to report and comment on features they liked or wanted improved. Promotion Promotions Committee discussed the growth of the American Red Angus Magazine, some of the projects that are being implemented by state affiliates, and the success of the Grant Affiliate Program.
Laurin Spraberry was introduced as the new public relations and media specialist. Show and Sale The Show and Sale Committee conducted their business in June, so at their brief committee meeting at convention, they discussed the upcoming Red Angus show schedule.
Marketing The marketing team introduced Barrett Carlisle, commercial marketing specialist, who joined RAAA in May. They also reported impressive tag sales that have picked up in recent months as producers prepare to wean calves. The marketing team again produced calving books that members could special order for their customers with a customized cover. Junior Activities The Junior Red Angus (JRA) Board of Directors played an active role in convention assisting staff and convention attendees as needed. They held their JRA Board meeting, participated in the JRA committee meeting and presented their year in review. 40 American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2014
The past year included a booth at the National FFA Convention, Loaded 4 Leadership, National Red Angus Junior Show, Round-Up in California, American/Canadian Exchange Program, JRA contests and scholarships. They are currently planning the Young Stockman Program for January 2015 in Denver, Colo., and the 2015 Round-Up in North Dakota. The National Red Angus Junior Show will be at the NILE in Billings, Mont., in October 2015.
In addition to their silent auction, they raised funds through the auction of a framed pencil drawing depicting the excellent maternal characteristics of the Red Angus female.
Savannah Culture Convention attendees enjoyed learning more about Savannah’s ports and Georgia’s agriculture through guest speakers. Members were all eyes when huge cargo ships slip into port on the Savannah River directly in front of the Marriott Riverfront. Thursday afternoon, attendees enjoyed a riverboat tour, relaxing and visiting with Red Angus breeders and seeing first-hand the business of the Georgia Ports Authority. Savannah is the fourth busiest container port in the U.S.
Savannah is also known as the “city of live oaks and dead folks.” The long branches of live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss form natural archways in the downtown district. The city of Savannah is built on top of Indian burial grounds and old cemeteries, providing tourists with ghost stories and haunted tours. Texas Hospitality The 2015 Red Angus National Convention will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 9 – 11, 2015. ■
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(Back Row, L to R) Area 5 Director Steve Koester, Steele, N.D.; Area 6 Director Newley Hutchison, Canton, Okla.; Area 4 Director Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas; Area 3 Director and First Vice President Kevin Miller, Briggsdale, Colo.; Area 7 Director John Langdon, Benson, N.C.; Area 1 Director Leonard Wood, Sandpoint, Idaho; Area 9 Director Kurt Rich, Vinton, Iowa. (Front Row, L to R) Area 8 Raymond Prescott, Gray Court, S.C.; Region B Director Connie Mushrush, Strong City, Kan.; Region C Director Johnny Rogers, Roxboro, N.C.; President Kim Ford, Bertrand, Neb.; Region A and Second Vice President Bob Morton, Three Forks, Mont.; RAAA CEO Twig Marston, Denton, Texas; and Area 2 Director Bruce Ketchum, Plevna, Mont.
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Retiring Directors Three directors completed their terms of service to the RAAA. Tim Whitley (left) of Horton, Ala., retired as president, Kim Ford (center) of Bertrand, Neb., retired as Region B Director, and Gary Jacobson of Hitterdal, Minn., retired as Area 5 Director. Ford was elected to serve the RAAA as president.
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Breeder of the Year Jim McLean (far right) of Alva, Ga., presented the Breeder of the Year Award to Tim, Jane and Henry Whitley, Whitley Red Angus, of Horton, Ala. Pioneer Breeder of the Year Blake Angell (far right) of Ellis, Kan., presented the Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award to Tate and Mark Pieper, Pieper Red Angus, of Hay Springs, Neb. John V. Robbins Distinguished Service Cassie and Cheryl Johnson, Dan Johnson Family, of Cushing, Iowa, accepted the John V. Robbins Distinguished Service Award from Kyle Gilchrist (far right) of Douds, Iowa.
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Personality of the Year Raymond Prescott (right) of Gray Court, S.C., was awarded the Personality of the Year Award by Tim Whitley (left) of Horton, Ala. Grid Master Award Chelsea Poe (left), marketing programs coordinator, presented a Grid Master Award to Tom Woodward, Broseco Ranches, of Decatur, Texas. Owners and feeders of 14 winning lots were recognized as Grid Masters this year. Outstanding Junior of the Year Jaclyn Ketchum (left) of Plevna, Mont., received the Outstanding Junior Member Award from Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard (right).
Commercial Producer of the Year Bill & Claudia Tucker of Amherst, Va., received the Commercial Producer of the Year Award, presented by Dan Stickel of Jane Lew, W.V.
Industry Service Tom Woodward of Decatur, Texas, presented the Industry Service Award to John Butler of Beef Marketing Group, and Brad Brandenburg of Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Junior Spotlight
by Dawn Barnhard, Junior Programs Coordinator
Red Angus Young Stockman Program
Red Angus Young Stockman Program
Free BQA training? With kids my own age? Using live cattle and state-of-theart facilities? A free, microfiber jacket for attending? A chance to win a $500 scholarship to attend? Cool! How can I sign up?
Simply go to the Red Angus website to register online by November 1 (November 10 for late registration and fees) for the 2015 Red Angus Young Stockman Program! Registration fee is $75 by November 1, $100 by November 10, no registrations accepted after November 10. Red Angus Young Stockmen will meet Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, during the Red Angus activities of the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colo. On Thursday the group will venture to the Kuner Feedyard and Leachman Cattle Co. of Colorado. On Friday, Young Stockman Program participants will train for BQA – a cow college – at the Colorado State University ARDEC unit. Young Stockmen will be divided into small groups for the BQA training and will rotate through six different stations – three in the morning and three in the afternoon.
And, of course, no youth gathering is complete without some food and a little friendly competition. We will meet in the DoubleTree Hotel on Quebec Street (the Red Angus headquarters) for a Quiz Bowl and a pizza party after the Thursday field trips! Take note of the opportunity to apply for a $500 scholarship to attend the Red
Angus Young Stockman Program! One Heather Presser Memorial Scholarship, established by Annette and Troy Presser in memory of their daughter, will be awarded to a winning applicant to fund your registration and travel to Denver. Applications are available with the online registration form at redangus.org/jra/programs. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Bernhard, dawn@redangus.org
Facelift for JRA Contests The JRA Board has evaluated several of the current JRA contests and decisions were made which reflect contest participation and eliminate duplication between contests. Effective immediately for all upcoming JRA contests and events, these changes have been adopted: 1. The JRA Essay Contest has been retired and no longer offered beginning in 2015
2. With greater interest in the Graphic Design Contest over the past few years, the JRA Poster Contest has been retired as a separate contest during Round-Up. However, poster entries will be accepted in the Graphic Design Contest. 3. The JRA Website Design Contest has been merged into the Graphic Design Contest beginning with 2015. 4. The JRA Print Advertising contest has been merged into the Graphic Design Contest beginning with 2015 and will no longer be part of the Best-AllAround compilation at Round-Up. Print Advertising entries will be incorporated into the Graphic Design Contest and have a May 1 entry deadline.
5. The newly expanded JRA Graphic Design Contest will be divided into a junior division (age 15 at time of entry)
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Bonsma Lectures Book Sold on DV Auction
The National Junior Red Angus Association (JRA) extends a very sincere thank you to DV Auction and everyone who supported the JRA by bidding on the out-of-print Bonsma Lectures. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the JRA. Bidding was active during the sale but became spirited in the last hours, selling for a final bid of $800. A special thank you to Craig Bieber, Bieber Red Angus, of Leola, S.D., for their purchase, and Gale and Dr. John Montgomery of Lenoir City, Tenn., for donating the Bonsma Lectures for the fundraiser.
and a senior division (age 16 – 20 at time of entry). Entries for the contest may include promotional flyers, brochures, or ads; website/webpage design; posters and print ads. All entries will be judged within the appropriate division.
The Merit Award Program (MAP), American/Canadian Exchange Program (ACE) and the JRA PowerPoint Contest will continue with an entry deadline of May 1. Topics for the PowerPoint Contest are: 2015: How to be an Advocate for Red Angus or the Beef Industry 2016: How JRA has influenced my Success 6. JRA Photo Contest is now permanently merged with the American Red Angus Magazine (ARA) Photo Contest, which will be held every other year: 2014, 2016, etc. The cash awards and number of categories for entry are greater in the ARA Photo Contest. n
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Tim Whitley - Vice President (205) 446-5090 tgwhitley@hopper.net
Shonia Parrish - Secretary/Treasurer (386) 755-4819 sycamor@atlantic.net
Directors
Dr. Mikell Davis • (662) 323-0744
Deborah Dwyer • (352) 544-0326 Tim Whitley • (205) 466-3490
Sandra Jarvis • (270) 525-3403
Lowell Morgan • (912) 754-1445
Johnnie Cundiff • (606) 305-6443
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Jim and Alvina Meeks • (864) 682-3900 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 682-2828 bullhillredangusranch.com Visit our website at bullhill.home.mindspring.com
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Registered Red Angus
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The Wiley Finley Family 143 Robertson Hollow Rd. Taft, TN 38488 (931) 425-6111 John Carter, Mgr. (931) 703-0090
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In Memory
Marlene Rector, Silesia, Mont.
On November 10, 1941, the Gallatin Valley welcomed Marlene Estelle Rector to Rusty and Esther Seifert Rector. She was a 1960 graduate of Belgrade High School of Belgrade, Mont. Upon her graduation, she attended two years at Montana State College and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. On March 14, 1964, Marlene married Marvin Lester “Les” Welch. They began operating Rector Ranch raising small grains and cattle. They had two children, Carol (Pete) and Dean (Gina). On July 9, 1974, Marlene was widowed by Les’ sudden death. Marlene was active in her fraternal societies. She was a member of the Belgrade Chapter of Job’s Daughters, Order of Eastern Star in Belgrade, and Daughters of the Nile, Sapphira No. 79, Helena, Mont.
Marlene continued to live on the ranch in Spring Hill raising her beloved Red Angus cattle. She was an active member of the Montana Cowbells and Montana Red Angus Association. In 1976, Marlene bought her first registered Red Angus cows from J. H. Leachman. She proudly and passionately continued raising Red Angus cattle until 2008. Marlene became an avid quilter hosting retreats with friends from around the state. She continued creating quilts for family and friends up until the time of her death.
In 2003, Rector Ranch relocated to Roy, Mont. In April of 2004, Marlene moved to Lewistown, Mont., to be closer to her much-loved Red Angus cattle. While living in Lewistown, she made many friends while working at Don’s Western Wear. During the winter of 2010, Marlene and Rector Ranch entered into a new venture in Silesia, Mont., at the Cottonwood Equestrian Center, where she resided until her passing on August 16, 2014. Her legacy will continue on with her grandchildren: Wyatt Dean Rising, Garrett Allen Welch, Morgan John Rising, Reed Daniel Welch and Mylee Grace Welch.
She is survived by her two children, Carol (Pete) Rising of Wibaux, Mont., and Dean (Gina) Welch of Silesia, Mont.; one brother, Dr. Robert W. (Diana) Rector of Gold Canyon, Ariz.; two nieces, Sheryl (Pete) Peck (Courtney, Trevor, Alex and Tucker) of Bozeman , Mont., and Michelle (Shawn) Cole (Skyler, Cerissa and Camber) of Bozeman, Mont.
She was preceded in death by her father, R L Rector, her mother, Esther and her husband, Les. Memorial gifts were directed to Montana Red Angus Association.
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Joe was born on July 23, 1941, in Fairbury, Neb., a son of Carl Francis and Marguerite Ruth (Stanton) Barbour. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Anita, Iowa, where he was raised and educated; graduating from Anita High School with the class of 1960. On the very night of his graduation, Joe left with a custom combine crew and traveled with them as far as Great Falls, Mont.
While in Great Falls, Joe worked for several ranchers in the area and he later worked for the copper smelter in Anaconda, Mont. He eventually came to work on a ranch near Billings, Mont., where he met Ardyth McGill Kukowski. They were later married on January 14, 1974, and Joe quickly assumed the role of father to Ardyth’s five children.
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Throughout the years he worked for numerous ranchers before settling in the Squaw Gap, North Dakota, community in 1981, where he and Ardyth started their own ranching and Red Angus business. Together they ran the business for 10 years and bought their own land on the Montana-North Dakota border. They operated the ranch until 2007, at which time they semi-retired and moved to Wibaux. Joe also enjoyed working with Border Collies. He believed they were important to a cattle operation. Being a rancher was Joe’s lifelong dream and he worked hard to attain it.
Joe’s family was very important to him. He enjoyed spending time with them, especially talking guns and hunting with his grandsons. He was proud to be Opa, Grandpa and Pa Joe. “His heritage to his children wasn’t words or possessions, but an unspoken treasure, the treasure of his example as a man and a father,� by Will Rogers Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Marguerite; and one stepson, Darin Kukowski.
Joe is survived by his wife, Ardyth of Wibaux; four step-children, Kenneth (Jamie) Kukowski of Billings, Mont.; Jeff (Lisa) Kukowski of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; Vernon (Senja) of Wibaux, and Susan (Brian) Sarsland of Golva, N.D.; ten grandchildren, Christopher Kukowski, Austin Kukowski, Arthur Kukowski, Robert Kukowski, Ryan Kukowski, Cheyenne Kukowski, Casey Kukowski, Cayden Sarsland, Kyle Sarsland and Carter Sarsland; four siblings, Martha (Ted) May of Havensville, Kan., Polly (Doyle) Ruth of Orient, Iowa, Ellen Barbour of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Jon (Celine) Barbour of Cheyenne; nieces, Stacey Cass, Elizabeth and Carley Barbour; and nephews, Travis Ruth and Jeremy Crowder. â–
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Show Reports Kentucky State Fair Open Red Angus Show
Reserve Champion Red Angus Cow-Calf Pair Miss SC Timberlake 1123Y, owned by Sugar Creek Red Angus of Madisonville, Ky.
Grand Champion Red Angus Female SLGN Nickis Adel 345A, owned by Garry Allen Taylor of Winchester, Ky.
Grand Champion Bull Majestic Cowboy Way A34, owned by Cundiff Farms of Nancy, Ky.
Reserve Champion Red Angus Female Damar W085 Mimi A206, owned by Kaleb Roy of Nancy, Ky.
Reserve Champion Bull Damar Cash B584, owned by Garry Allen Taylor of Winchester, Ky.
September 4, 2014
Champion Cow-Calf Pair Six Mile Maiden 562, owned by Nolan Pettit of Sebree, Ky.
Junior Red Angus Show Grand Champion Red Angus Female SLGN Nickis Adel 345A, owned by Garry Allen Taylor of Winchester, Ky.
Reserve Champion Red Angus Female SRA Sweetheart, owned by Kaleb Roy of Nancy, Ky.
Best Heifer – Bred-And-Owned Reba Miss Minerva 412, bred and owned by Reba Prather of Nancy, Ky.
Champion Cow-Calf Pair Six Mile Maiden 562, owned by Nolan Pettit of Sebree, Ky. Supreme Champion Heifer Over All Breeds SLGN Nickis Adel 345A, owned by Garry Allen Taylor of Winchester, Ky.
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Upcoming Entry Deadlines Arizona National Livestock Show – Nov. 8, 2014 (Open) Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS) – Nov. 15, 2014 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) – Nov. 20, 2014
Heifer Mart at NWSS In a time when the cowherd is expanding, the Heifer Mart is an exciting opportunity to market three to 10 heifers. This event is a great marketing outlet where breeders can sell heifers through private treaty. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit www.nationalwestern.com or call the NWSS Livestock office at 303-299-5559 for more information. Important Animal ID Update! All cattle moving interstate for exhibition or show events, including the NWSS, are required to have individual identification ear tags present in the ear. Tags that will be accepted are the USDA Orange OCV tag, the USDA Silver Metal tag and the Visual and RFID 840 tags. Please refer to the Livestock Health Requirements at www.nationalwestern.com for further information.
New Show Opportunity at FWSS There will be a new division for Junior Heifers at the FWSS this year. The Other Recorded Heifers show is open to Bos Taurus (English and European Breeds) genetics and composites of various Bos Taurus breeds. This includes Red Angus heifers that fall under categories 1B, 2 and 3. Please visit www.fwssr.com or call 817-877-2400 for more information.
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Sale Reports Kick Off Classic Red Angus Sale August 30 2014 Bloomfield, Iowa Auctioneer: Phil Schooley Sale Manager: Red Cow Relocators
Lots Average 12 Open Heifers..........................$3,725 24 Bred Heifers ............................$3,758 10 Cow-Calf Pairs....................$5,315 4 Bred Cows....................................$3,113 2 Bulls..........................................$3,650 1 Donor Cow...................................$6,500 7 Embryo Packages.......................$2,457 1 Semen Package...........................$1,700 1 Flush..........................................$4,400 JCCR Adele 013A, Lot 59, a Sept. 8, 2013, daughter of Red Brylor New Trend 22D, topped the open heifer offering selling to Scott Wagner of Hooper, Neb., for $5,900. She was consigned by Campbell Creek Ranch of Dunnegan, Mo. JCCR Dina 032B ET, Lot 61, a Jan. 31, 2014, daughter of Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P, sold to Klein Red Angus of Scotia, Neb., for $4,500. She was consigned by Campbell Creek Ranch of Dunnegan, Mo.
3J Ms Ofelia A23, Lot 41, an Oct. 9, 2013, daughter of Black Brylor Kodiak 204Y, sold to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, for $4,500. She was consigned by 3J Farms LLC of Ravia, Okla.
TJC 19T’s Adora-Bell 327A, Lot 54, a March 1, 2013, daughter of Red Corner Creek Cash 2R, topped the bred heifer offering, selling for $5,300 to Brian Lubben of Anamosa, Iowa. She was consigned by Tim Johnson Cattle of Bellevue, Iowa, and A.I. bred to TJC 5031 Super Vision 326A.
TJC Robin’s Arielle 317A, Lot 55, a Feb. 13, 2013, daughter of WEBR Doc Holiday 2N, sold to J&D Damman Farms, Inc., of Melbourne, Iowa, for $5,000. She was A.I. bred to Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 and consigned by Tim Johnson Cattle of Bellevue, Iowa.
Klein Miss Mac 349A, Lot 43, a March 3, 2013, daughter of WEBR TC Card Shark 1015, sold to Ray Johnson of Monmouth, Iowa, for $5,000. She was A.I. bred to A1 Titan 5141 and consigned by Klein Red Angus, Scotia, Neb. RRA Perfect Storm 115-633, Lot 7, a daughter of LCC New Chapter A705L, and her April 11, 2014, heifer calf sired by RAA Crimson Tide 135, topped the cow-calf pair offering at $7,500. She was purchased by High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, and consigned by Rich Red Angus of Vinton, Iowa.
RRA Bonny 406 904, Lot 4, a Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P daughter, and her April 4, 2014, bull calf sired by 231 PIE, sold for $7,300. She was purchased by Moore Red Angus of Beviere, Mo., and Dan Weber of Hedrick, Iowa. Batterson Vernice 419Y, Lot 17, a daughter of RAR Vista 7631, sold to Brad Hooper of Conrad, Iowa, for $4,250. She was consigned by Batterson Red Angus of Bloomfield, Iowa.
UBAR Melody Prix 4002, Lot 1, a daughter of UBAR Grand Prix 102, sold to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, for $6,500. She was consigned by Rich Red Angus of Vinton, Iowa. The top-selling bull was Lot 35, Wrights Conager 10Y, a son of Red
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Corner Creek Cash 2R, consigned by Wright Red Angus of New London, Iowa. Blaine Behnken of Massema, Iowa, purchased him for $4,000.
Lot 23, an embryo package consigned by Wallace Cattle Co., Stotts City, Mo., sold for $4,200. High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, purchased the FTZ Ace’s Jackpot x Pachelbel Gracious embryos.
Lot 22, a Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P x Pachelbel Gracious embryo package consigned by Wallace Cattle Co., Stotts City, Mo., sold for $2,800 to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa. Shepard Settlement Farms of Marcellus, N.Y., consigned Lot 30, a Koester Chivas 005 semen package. Klein Red Angus of Scotia, Neb., and Scott Wagner of Hooper, Neb., purchased the package for $1,700. Lot 21, a flush of Pachelbel Gracious, a daughter of Lchman Grandcanyon 1244G, sold to High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, for $4,400. The flush was consigned by Wallace Cattle Co., of Stotts City, Mo.,
Volume buyers were High Ridge Red Angus of Russell, Iowa, with 11 lots, Klein Red Angus of Scotia, Neb., with seven lots, and Bar Y Ranch of Keosauqua, Iowa, with five lots. Cattle sold into six states. Stuart Gilbert was nominated to do the ALS Ice Bucket challenge prior to the sale. To help raise awareness and funds for ALS, the opportunity to be the one to dump the ice water over his head was auctioned off. The Kick Off Classic consignors raised $1,000 for ALS and took a volunteer from the audience, Jonathan Bierschenk, to do the honors. ■
Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – Leonard Wood KATIE OR JEFF HEIL JK RANCH 6443 COUNTY LINE RD ARBUCKLE, CA 95912 Area 2 – Montana Director – Bruce Ketchum DANA WEATHERFORD WALKING T GENETICS 17 WEATHERFORD LN JOLIET, MT 59041 ED & BONNIE KRAUSE E & B FARMS 180641 CR 18 GERING, NE 69341-7419
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GARY & SAMETTE ROLLAND R X CATTLE CO. 1116 NORTH 2ND NORTON, KS 67654 TYLER DAHLGREN 74046 B ROAD BERTRAND, NE 68927
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Building Better Beef Registered Red Angus
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SHEAMAN RANCH
AREA 1 - West
Leonard Wood, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 69
Kerry and Debbie Sheaman
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Red Angus & Red Angus Cross Steers & Heifers For Sale Edith Clarke & Gordon Harper (307) 655-9720
Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com
RED ANGUS Scott & Connie Kueffler Michala & Kirsti • Bonnie Kueffler Box 187 • Grenora, ND 58845 701-694-3620 (h) • 701-641-0519 (c) redangus@nccray.com • www.dkredangus.com
Female Sale First Saturday in December Bull Sale Second Saturday in April Gary, Elaine, Tory & Tyler Sonstegard (320) 269-7290 (320) 226-2340 www.3scc.net
BROKEN HEART RANCH
HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com
Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893
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8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND
Scott Farm Red Angus Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277
Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available
Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 www.forsterredangus.com
Lawrence Forster 1600 Ash Ave. New Salem, ND 58563
Kenneth Forster 3247 85M Ave. SW Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450
Gary & Val
JACOBSON RED ANGUS Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred
28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer
8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@messmerredangus.com
Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!
Minnesota Red Angus Association
Contact MNRAA President Gary Jacobson (701) 361-3189 Check out our New Web Site at
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Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790
Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota
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AREA 5 - Northern Plains
1A BULLS & HEIFERS
The Olsons
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ANGUS
Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726
Bruce Ketchum, Director Bob Morton, Region A Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 62-63
AREA 3 Rocky Mountain
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Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington
Ranch Red Angus
John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com
Valnes Ranch Red Angus
Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, SD (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus
MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma
ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL
Jared, Lacey & Paisley Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com
BASEL RED ANGUS Private Treaty Sales
Dallis Basel (605) 985-5205
Box 29 Union Center, SD 57787
AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma
Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 50 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 67
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AREA 7 - Northeast
Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia
John Langdon, Director
CEDAR HILL FARM …suppliers of profitable, low maintenance, high performance genetics
Dan & Alicia Stickel Phone & Fax (304) 884-7993 Rt. 2 Box 85A Email: cedarhillredangus@frontier.com Jane Lew, WV 26378 www.cedarhillfarmredangus.com - Bulls, females, embryos and semen by Private Treaty -
ELMWOOD FIELDS Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales
Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009
(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net
WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS
BIM Red Angus
Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com
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Tom Karr
(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769 Patricia Beeby BB Janet & Ray Hicks
P.O. Box 177 Marshall, OK 73056 (580) 935-6646 (580) 935-6701
2734 Old Washington Rd. • Westminster, MD 21157
Valentine Farms Red Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves & Semen with Breed Leading EPDs
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS
Steven Harris DVM
(405) 222-1600 • Chickasha, OK Red Angus Low BW Bulls & Semen for Sale!
Contact Kevin LeMaster kevin@redangus.org
AREA 9 - Midwest Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin
Kurt Rich, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 69
Kathy J. Meyer & Jennifer M. Ringwelski 6105 Meyer Road • Marengo, IL 60152 USA (815) 568-6888 • Cell (815) 382-1887 Email: thundergroveangus@sbcglobal.net www.thundergroveangus.com
Bruce Westhuis
Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854
ROUSE RED ANGUS
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Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719
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Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 48
4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM
Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net
American Red Angus Breeder Directory
Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director
RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
AREA 8 - Southeast
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina
Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295
Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price
Oakridgefarms.org
Connie Van Wye, President • (309) 212-4838 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer • (217) 369-0466
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David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 • Cell: 903-646-2068 Loacted in East Texas
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Frank & Susan Wedel
1012 West County Rd. K • Leoti, KS 67861 www.wedelredangus.com • (620) 375-2578 fswedel@wbsnet.org
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John Griffith • (785) 743-2553 RR 1 Box 31 • Wakeeney, KS 67672 In the Flint Hills of Kansas 2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush: (620) 273-8581 • Bob Mushrush: (620) 273-8604
Annual Sale the 4th Thursday of March
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Darryl & Susie Rhodes 2833 N. Wild Rose Ct. Wichita, KS 67205 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 wildrhodes2@cox.net
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18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033
Ramsdale Reds “Red Angus since 1964”
John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060
KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com
H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers
Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind”
Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!
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Calendar of Events
November 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine 1 Andras Stock Farm “The Andras Kind Female Sale,” Manchester, IL 1 Erdmann & Sons Complete Dispersion, Aberdeen, SD 1 Triple M Ranch Female Production Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan 3 Bullis Creek Ranch & Guests “Generations of Predictability” Sale, Wood Lake, NE 6 5L Red Angus “Right For The Times” Bull Sale, Sheridan, MT 7 Kniebel Cattle Co. Sale, Manhattan, KS 7 Ludvigson Stock Farm Fall Herdbuilder Sale, Billings, MT 8 Bet On Red Sale, Reno, NV 8 Laubach Red Angus Production Sale, Big Timber, MT 11 Bowling Red Angus & Herefords Sale, Newkirk, OK 13 Bieber Red Angus “Bieber Fever VII” Sale, Leola, SD 13 Diamond D Angus Sale, Valier, MT 20 Gosey Red Angus Complete Dispersal, Wahoo, NE 22 Great Northern Red Angus Sale, Fergus Falls, MN 23 Harvest Of The Reds Sale, Macomb, IL 28 Lautenschlager & Sons “Black Friday” Sale, Othello, WA 29 Ladies In Red Premier Event, Lake Benton, MN December 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January ARA Magazine 3 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT 5 Red Carpet Classic Female Sale, Decorah, IA 6 Red Angus of the Carolinas Annual Meeting, Winston Salem, NC 6 Sonstegard Cattle Co., LLC, Female Sale, Montevideo, MN 8 Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE 10 Dvorak Bros. Ranches, Commercial Red Angus Dispersal, Bassett, NE 12 NDRAA Annual Meeting and Banquet, Bismarck, ND 13 North Dakota Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 15 Forster Red Angus Bull Sale, Dickinson, ND 31 Lazy J Bar Ranch New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Sale, Aberdeen, SD
January 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February ARA Magazine 8-9 JRA Young Stockman Program, Denver, CO 10 Reds on the Rocks, Denver, CO 10 NWSS Red Angus Junior Show, Denver, CO 11 NWSS Red Angus Pen Show, Denver, CO 12 NWSS Red Angus Open Show, Denver, CO 31 Fort Worth Red Angus Showcase Sale, Ft. Worth, TX 31 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB, Canada
Red Angus Feeder Calf Special Sales 11/3 Headwaters Livestock, Three Forks, MT 11/5 Hub City Livestock, Aberdeen, SD 11/6 Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, NE 11/7 LaCrosse Livestock Market, LaCrosse, KS 11/12 OKC West Livestock Market, El Reno, OK 11/13 Bagley Livestock Exchange, Bagley, MN 11/19 NetBio, Sulphur Springs, TX 12/2 Missouri Valley Commission Co., Boonville, MO 12/4 Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, NE 12/5 Eastern Missouri Comm. Co., Bowling Green, MO 12/18 Valentine Livestock Auction, Valentine, NE 68 American Red Angus Magazine ■ November 2014
Missouri
Red Angus Association
Ed & Kathi Rule Excelsior Springs, MO 816-336-4200 Office
Visit our website for more information on Missouri Red Angus Genetics and Events!
Cattle Manager J.R. Richburg 386-717-1827 Farm Manager Scott Akey 816-835-5332 shoalcreekcattle@aol.com • www.shoalcreeklandandcattle.com
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
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SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements
Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545
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John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032
DOUG and BETTY DUNN 9695 Lowerbridge Way • Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 923-1705 • Fax (541) 923-5005 A Leachman Cattle Company Cooperator
North Santiam Red Angus
Ralph and Louise Bochsler 41210 Kingston Lyons Drive Stayton, Oregon 97383 Residence Business Fax (503) 769-6483 (503) 769-3436 (503) 769-7358 Registered Red Angus
Todd, DeeDee & Cody Kluser PO Box 8 John Day, Oregon 97845
Red Angus & Club Calves
Ph. (541) 932-2722 Fax (541) 932-2706 Email: Kluser@ortelco.net
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LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen
RED ANGUS SINCE 1959
Carl, Jodi & Scott Lautenschlager
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Advertiser Index
3K Land & Cattle Co ............................58 5L Red Angus ......................................63 ABS ......................................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Andras Stock Farm ..............................70 Angelo Cattle Company .......................62 Angus World ........................................66 ARA Photo Contest ..............................16 Atkinson Reds ......................................48 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................64 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................69 Bar C Red Angus..................................58 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus .........64 Basel Red Angus..................................65 Beatty Farms .......................................48 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,62 Beeby Prairie City Farms ....................65 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 Big Sky Elite Sales ..........................26,37 BIM Red Angus ....................................65 Birdwell, James ....................................66 Birdwell, Joel ........................................66 Birnie Red Angus..................................50 Blairs.Ag ..............................................39 Bola Red Angus ..............................58,59 Booth, CK Sonny..................................66 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................63 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................49,64 Brown, RA ............................................58 Brylor Ranch.........................................66 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................42 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................48 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................50,59 C-T ..................................................29,63 Cabernet ..............................................69 Campbell Red Angus............................64 Canadian RA Promotion Society ..........66 Cattlecliffs Ranch ................................64 Cattle Visions ......................................39 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................65 Chiefline Red Angus ............................58 Christensen Red Angus........................63 Choat Cattle Co....................................50 Collier Diamond C Ranch......42,44,56,61 Conover, Al ..........................................90 Country Acres Farm ............................65 Croissant Red Angus ......................12,64 Cross Diamond................................50,71 Crump Red Angus ................................64 CUP Lab...............................................66 D&D Cattle Co .....................................50 DK Red Angus......................................64 Damar Farms ......................................37 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........66 Diamond B Red Angus ........................63
Diamond H ..........................................67 Double Eagle Ranch ............................69 Double Tree Red Angus ......................62 Dvorak Brothers Ranches, Inc ............23 Elmwood Fields ....................................65 Faylor Red Angus ................................67 Feddes ................................................26 Fick Red Angus ....................................50 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................62 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................67 Flatiron Red Angus ..............................64 Flying W Red Angus ............................90 Forster Red Angus ..........................31,64 Fritz Red Angus....................................63 Genex/CRI ......................................66,72 Gibson Red Angus ..............................48 Gilchrist ................................................66 Gill Red Angus......................................53 Glacier Red Angus ..............................62 Gosey Red Angus ................................48 Great Northern Sale ............................35 Green Mountain Red Angus ............26,62 Griffith Seedstock ................................67 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................58 H & F Red Angus .................................67 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,58 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................50 Harbin Red Angus ...............................58 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................67 Harvest of the Reds Sale ....................19 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................48 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................65 High Summit Cattle Co.........................69 Hoft Red Angus ...................................67 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................50 Illinois Red Angus Association..............65 J6 Farms ..............................................69 JST Red Angus ....................................69 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................64 James Red Angus ................................70 Janssen Red Angus ............................67 Jacobs, Roger ......................................66 Jarvis Red Angus ................................48 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................65 Kansas Red Angus Assoc. ..................67 Kal-Kota................................................21 Karr Farms ..........................................65 Kernen’s Cattle ....................................57 KK Farms ............................................69 KK Seedtsock Consultants..............66,67 Klompien Red Angus............................63 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................67 Kolle Red Angus ..................................58 Kravig Red Angus ................................64 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................69
Ladies in Red Sale ..............................33 Lampley Farms ....................................48 Laubach Red Angus ........................25,62 Lautenschlager & Sons ........................69 Lazy J Bar ......................................36,64 Lazy W Farm ........................................69 Leland Red Angus ..........................17,62 Liberty Ranch ......................................67 Little Creek Farm..................................48 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................66 Loosli Red Angus ................................69 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................69 Lucht Red Angus .................................63 Ludvigson Stock Farms ..................15,63 MARS Red Angus ................................63 Majestic Meadows................................41 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................69 Maxey Ford, Clay ................................10 McLean Red Angus ..............................48 McMurphy Farms. ................................65 McPhee Red Angus..............................69 Meado-West Farms..............................65 Mees Ranch ........................................62 Mercer Farm ........................................48 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................64 Meyer Cattle Co. ..................................62 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................63 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................64 Montana RAAA.....................................62 Morris/Box Ranch ................................58 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,67 Namken Red Angus ............................65 Nelson Ranch ......................................65 New Edition Fall Female Sale ..............26 North Dakota Red Angus Asociation ....55 North Dakota Red Select Sale ............45 North Santiam Red Angus....................69 OHR ....................................................88 Oak Ridge Farms ................................65 ORIgen ................................................66 Osborn Red Angus ..............................48 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................69 Peacock Red Angus ............................59 Pelton Red Angus ...........................18,67 Pieper Red Angus ................................50 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..................66 Plain Jan’s ............................................56 Pool Ranch...........................................66 Quality Genetics ..................................58 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................69 RCR Promotions ..................................66 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................50 Ramsdale Reds ...................................67 Red Angus Society of Australia ............66 Red Alliance Sale ................................59
Red Carpet Classic ..............................51 Redland Red Angus ............................63 Red Cow Relocators ............................66 Red Fork Red Angus ............................62 Red Hill Farm ......................................48 Reds on the Rocks Sale ......................50 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................67 Ritchey ................................................57 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............56 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................63 Rouse Red Angus ................................65 S Diamond Angus ................................50 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................50 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................63 Schuler Red Angus ..............................50 Schumacher Trust ................................67 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................64 Shamrock Nook Red Angus ................61 Sheaman Ranch ..................................88 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................87 Shoal Creek..........................................69 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................64 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................64 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................43,64 Southeast Red Angus Association ......66 Spear J Red Angus ..............................62 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................69 Strauss Free Raised ............................68 Strawberry Ridge Reds ........................62 Sun River..............................................63 Sutherlin Farms ....................................62 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................48 Sycamore Farm....................................48 TJS Red Angus ....................................62 Tailgate Ranch .....................................91 Tally Farms ..........................................48 Temple Tag ..........................................65 Tennessee Valley Red Angus ..............48 Thunder Grove Angus ..........................65 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................48 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................58 Triple M Ranch ....................................14 Turtle River Cattle Co. ..........................21 Valentine Farms ..................................65 Valnes Red Angus ................................64 VF Red Angus.. ......................................9 Wedel Red Angus ................................67 Westphal Red Angus............................63 Whitley Red Angus ..............................48 Wildcat Creek Ranch............................67 Willows Farm Company ......................65 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................69 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............65
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BROWN BLW LEGEND A 1965 *New BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 BROWN BETTER ANSWER Z7257 ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 MUSHRUSH IMPRESSIVE CA U236 BECKTON HALFMANNHUSTLER R588 PFFR CONVOY 9Z MUSHRUSH LOCK 'N' LOAD U213 FEDDES BIG SKY R9 5L SOLITAIRE 3769-33Y RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S LSF CONQUEROR 0026X
222 197 165 157 152 148 133 130 126 120 117 115
GridMaster Code
1AR00936 LSF CONQUEROR 0026X Reg: 1368793 Sire: HXC Conquest 4405P MGS: Feddes Big Sky R9
BetterAnswer
1AR00949 BROWN BETTER ANSWER Z7257 Reg: 1550475 Sire: LCS X2 MGS: BJR Monu 4X-303
1AR00955 1AR00936 1AR00947 1AR00949 1AR00928 1AR00934 1AR00929 1AR00946 1AR00950 1AR00907 1AR00896 1AR00943 1AR00931
Reg# 1612741 1368793 1562054 1550475 1042326 1361141 1295159 1441805 1506922 1025891 832407 1449769 1295148
Name
GM
BROWN BLW LEGEND A 1965 *New LSF CONQUEROR 0026X PFFR CONVOY 9Z BROWN BETTER ANSWER Z7257 BECKTON HALFMANNHUSTLER R588 C-BAR ANTICIPATION 101W MUSHRUSH IMPRESSIVE CA U236 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 FEDDES BIG SKY R9 LCC MAJOR LEAGUE A502M 5L SOLITAIRE 3769-33Y MUSHRUSH LOCK 'N' LOAD U213
58 57 55 54 55 55 54 53 52 52 52 51 51
%tile Rank 1 2 4 6 12 13 19 23 26 28 31 33
%tile Rank 1 1 2 3 3 3 9 11 11 16 17 27 32
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