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Program 10 am Welcome - Craig Bieber Dr. Kent Anderson-Zoetis - “Genomically Enhanced EPDs and Their Value to Your Herd” Marty Ropp - Allied Genetic Resources “Who’s Making Your Genetic Decisions?” 12 pm - Lunch 1 pm - Nate Franzen - First Dakota National Bank “Why a Genetic Plan Should Be Part of Your Ranch Financial Planning” Premium Calf value panel - Moderator Marty Ropp • Craig Bieber - Bieber Red Angus • Clint Berry - Superior/Allied Genetic Resources • Steve Hellwig - Hub City Livestock • Tom Brink/Kenny Stauffer - Top Dollar Angus
Board Commentary
RAAA Board of Directors President Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com First Vice President/ Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director/Treasurer Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains/ Board Secretary 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 Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com
by Kevin Miller, First Vice President and Area 3 Director
InspiRED By the Next Generation of Agriculturists I am writing this article after returning from Junior Round-Up. I had the opportunity to take my daughter on this trip, and let me tell you – I am InspiRED about the future of agriculture! It was packed full of fun and educational opportunities for all. To start off there was a speaker that spoke of opportunities and how they present themselves every day. So, that got me to thinking about this. Do we take advantage of opportunities when they are present? As we continued the tour, a plethora of ideas and systems were shared with the group. Then as we wrapped up the last stop, the participants were engaged with the question, “Do you want to go back to your farm or ranch?” I believe as a beef industry we need to address this question more than we do. Agricultural tends to be one of the few industries that transitions as slowly as we do. As I shared with the group, my wife and I have a retirement goal. I understand that many years of blood, sweat and tears have gone into all of our operations, but to continue to make progress we may have to get out of the younger generation’s way. This is not to say dump it in their laps and take off fishing in Alaska. No, have a plan that allows for generations to move in and out without jeopardizing business and family relationships. I think that as I have had conversations with people young and old, they are look-
ing for a cookie-cutter approach that will be easy to follow. Each operation is unique in what they do and have, therefore, the transition should be just as unique. Someone once told me that in business we go find the right people; in agriculture we pass it on to the next generation because they’re related. It is really important to have an educational timeframe that allows the next generation to get up to speed and understand every aspect of the business. I am fortunate with our operation that we have been able to do this. Take some time and visit amongst family, gather resources to help you down this path. I know that this topic is a little out of the norm, but the RoundUp trip got me to thinking about this subject more and it is important to address these before the MUST time. After returning from this trip and ruminating on all the topics that we discussed, analyzed all the operation visits, and interacted with the other participants, we have a very bright future ahead of us in the beef industry. The kids were professional and inquisitive about every stop that we had. This gives me a renewed faith in the next generation. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the people that made the Round-Up trip possible. Remember – Be InspiRED and take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES as they come. God Bless. n
Pursuant to the RAAA Rules and Regulations, Section A (8), a hearing was conducted on June 6, 2017, to consider whether Badlands Red Angus of Arnegard, North Dakota, was in violation of RAAA Rules and Regulations, Section A (7) regarding certain performance data submitted by Badlands Red Angus to the RAAA. A representative of Badlands Red Angus was in attendance. The RAAA determined that Badlands Red Angus was in violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Association. Badlands Red Angus has agreed to a fine of $20,000, three years of data monitoring, and to submit DNA samples for parentage verification on all its 2016-born registered Red Angus heifers. All animals submitted by Badlands Red Angus to the RAAA during recent years have been placed in single-head contemporary groups.
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Association Commentary
RAAA National Office
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RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Officer Tom Brink Ext. 4 • tombrink@redangus.org Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Janet Russell Ext. 11 • janet@redangus.org Director of Commercial Marketing Gary Fike Ext. 20 • gary@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Tag Program Coordinator and Member Services Specialist Chessie Mitchell Ext. 2 • chessie@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 Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 • kim@redangus.org Red Angus Foundation, Inc. Fund Raiser Patsy Krause (406) 599-2852 • patsy@redangus.org Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Registry & Office Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Manager of Membership and DNA Programs Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org DNA Programs Coordinator Fallon Flick Ext. 7 • fallon@redangus.org Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069 Amanda Travis Ext. 6 • amanda@redangus.org Jeananne Mosher Ext. 18 • jeananne@redangus.org Caroline Graham Ext. 14 • caroline@redangus.org
by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
A Tip of the Hat to Texas The Red Angus Association of America’s history of operation in Texas spanned more that 50 years. It began in 1961 with the hiring of Sybil Parker to be the Association’s Executive Secretary, along with her husband, C.T. Parker, who worked initially as an unpaid fieldman. The RAAA was moved from Guthrie, Oklahoma, (George and Vernice Chiga’s home), to Ballinger, Texas, where the Parkers resided. Rent on the modest Ballinger office was $40 per month. As the breed and the Association continued to expand during the early 1960s, it was not long before finding a larger and more permanent office became a focus of the RAAA Board. Some thought the Ballinger office was too small as early as 1964. However, it was not until 1966 that serious efforts to relocate got under way. A proposal to buy land on the northwest side of Denton, Texas, was put forth during a Board meeting in July 1967, and was accepted after lengthy discussion. Some Board members felt like the Association office should be located close to a larger city. Yet the decision was made for Denton where a tract of land was purchased for $8,000 using funds from the RAAA savings account. Fast forward a year and a half and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on what was remembered as a particularly cold weekend in November 1968. The newly constructed 2,500-square-foot, all-brick office building was heralded as a step forward for Red Angus. It was that indeed. Total initial investment in land and building: $42,650.
Denton office remained much the same – other than some internal remodeling from time to time – until being sold last month. RAAA’s time in Texas will always be remembered as a tremendous part of its history. Texas is a very important beef cow state, and the quality of Texas people is definitely hard to beat. One could argue that the breed and the Association “came into its own” in the shade of a Texas oak. It was a great ride for Red Angus, and though the Association has now relocated to a more central U.S. location, its Texas heritage will long remain. The many staff members that contributed to the Association’s success during its Denton years are worth acknowledging as well. There are more than can be named here, but two recent employees that recently finished their RAAA tenure are Shirley “Charli” Crawford (8 years on staff) and Jeanene McCuistion (19 years). We thank both of them for everything they did on behalf of Red Angus. Now Operating in Colorado RAAA is a national-in-scope organization. Our new location in Commerce City, Colorado, appropriately takes that into account, being situated in the middle of the country geographically, and in the middle of our membership and customer base. Our office is only 10 minutes from major air transportation via Denver International Airport.
We are also very pleased to announce four new hires, profiled in this ARA issue. Janet Russell is our new accounting director. Caroline Graham and Jeananne Mosher have joined our registration department. Fallon Fifteen years later in 1983, an expansion Flick is now on board, focusing on DNA. more than doubled the size of the Denton These talented and hard-working individufacility, accommodating additional growth als are tremendous additions to our staff, the breed was enjoying. Limited additional and are already off and running in their improvements were made after that. The new positions.
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Association Commentary My personal thanks to staff members Angelia Brooks, Halla Pfeiff and Amanda Travis who relocated with RAAA from Texas to Colorado, and have been true champions of the transition. From strategizing, to packing and moving boxes, working out endless details, and training new employees, these three staff members have literally done it all. The Association and Red Angus stakeholders everywhere owe them a debt of gratitude. Thanks ladies! With the transition behind us, we now focus forward on the many opportunities that await Red Angus: opportunities for growth, opportunities to serve our commercial customers, and to be a leader in the U.S. beef industry in a greater way than in the past. By continuing to work together, the genetic influence of Red Angus can expand further, from Texas to Colorado, and all across this great nation. n
Russell Assumes Duties of RAAA Accounting Director
Most recently, Russell provided accounting services for national franchise clients of Mojo, Inc. Prior to that, she served Morey Evans Adverting Inc. as controller for seven years.
Janet Russell of Centennial, Colorado, joined the Red Angus Association of America “I am excited to be joining the Red team in July as ac- Angus team,” said Russell. “I look counting director. forward to working with everyone and learning more about the beef Russell is experienced as a concattle industry.” troller, handling all aspects of accounting for multiple companies in Russell holds a Bachelor of Arts defranchise, advertising, insurance gree in accounting and computer and oil and gas industries. science from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois, and completed “Janet is a self-starter with a very her certified public accountant strong work ethic,” said RAAA exam. CEO Tom Brink. “She is very detail oriented with a strong background Russell has lived in Colorado for 34 in accounting and bookkeeping. We years and is married to Keith. Their are looking forward to her contribu- sons, Kyle and Brian, are married, tions to the Red Angus team.” and daughter Jenna is in college.
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Marketing Update
by Harold Bertz, Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator
Do Your Calves Qualify for the Chinese Market? News of the opening Chinese market for beef has dominated conversations in most agricultural publications, websites and blogs lately. It is, without question, exciting news for cattlemen and women across the United States. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced requirements for export cattle. Do your calves qualify? Cattle enrolled in the Feeder Calf Certification Program and the Allied Access program both qualify for the initial requirement of age and source verification. Both the FCCP and Allied Access are USDA Process Verified Programs (PVP) that qualify your calf crop for the age and source portions of export requirements to Chinese markets. The familiar yellow FCCP and the green Allied Access dangle tags serve as the unique identifiers outlined in the new requirements. Both programs also have an electronic identification (EID) option available. By enrolling calves in the FCCP program for Red Angussired calves and the Allied Access program for calves sired by Red Angus HybREDs or other breeds, EVERY calf on your ranch can now fall under the age and source umbrella. One simple phone call to RAAA Tag Program Coordinator Chessie Mitchell at 940-387-3502, Ext. 2, can help you achieve this important step in market differentiation. An over-the-phone enrollment and a few simple steps enroll your calf crop in the industry’s longest running Process Verified Program. As you market your calves this summer or develop a marketing plan for later, consider FCCP and Allied Access options for your calf crop with FREE ENROLLMENT and only 99¢ per tag. Now, more than ever, ranchers can realize the value of Red Angus Marketing Programs. 14 American Red Angus Magazine ■ July/August 2017
Are You a Grid Master?
Red Angus cattle continue to add value to premium markets and build customer reputations through the FCCP. Red Angus’ ability to consistently grade Choice or higher and maintain low levels of Yield Grade 4s make them a target for packers to fill premium branded-beef program demands. Cattle wearing the yellow FCCP tag or green Allied Access tag signifying enrollment in Red Angus value-added programs may submit carcass data to be considered for the distinguished Grid Master Award. RAAA recognizes Grid Master winners as a way to demonstrate the grid capability and potential for increased market premiums of Red Angus cattle. Producers whose cattle are enrolled in the FCCP or Allied Access are eligible to submit data to RAAA, and the very best of those cattle qualify for Grid Master status. By collecting carcass data, producers improve their reputation as progressive cattlemen and feeders. They are also able to apply the carcass information into breeding advancements and sire selection in their cowherd. Red Angus calves enrolled in the FCCP or Allied Access that were harvested between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017, may be considered if they meet the following specifications under two different classifications: all-natural cattle or conventionally fed cattle. All-Natural Cattle Specifications • 30 head (or larger) load lot size • 90% (or higher) Choice and Prime • 10% (or less) Yield Grade 4 • Calculated Grid Score of 100+ Conventionally Fed Cattle Specifications • 30 head (or larger) load lot size • 85% (or higher) Choice and Prime • 5% (or less) Yield Grade 4 • Calculated Grid Score of 100+ Producers whose cattle are enrolled in FCCP and Allied Access can contact RAAA to submit their carcass data for consideration of Grid Master status. Data can be sent to Harold Bertz, commercial marketing programs coordinator, at harold@redangus.org, or faxed to 888-829-6069. You can also call Bertz at 940-387-3502, Ext. 19 for more information.
Marketing Update
Shrewsbury to Intern with Commercial Marketing Team Ashtyn Shrewsbury of Alliance, Nebraska, is serving the RAAA as the summer intern with the marketing team. She will be assisting the Association with herd visits and be completing field audits as required for the FCCP program. “We are looking forward to working with Ashtyn this summer and know that our members and FCCP program participants will enjoy the opportunity to visit with her,” said Gary Fike, director of commercial marketing and team leader.
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Shrewsbury’s background includes an interest in a purebred Red Angus operation in Nebraska. She received her bachelor’s of science in animal sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2017. She was selected as a National Beef Ambassador in 2016. While at UNL, she was also a part of the prestigious Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. She was an active member of the Block and Bridle and Collegiate Cattlewomen organizations on campus, holding leadership roles in each, as well as serving as the Nebraska State FFA Vice President. “I'm excited for this opportunity to grow my knowledge within the breed and spend time meeting with Red Angus producers,” said Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury will work from her home in Nebraska and will be responsible for scheduling and completing required mandatory audits with the FCCP program to satisfy the USDA requirements for participating ranches. She will be primarily calling on farmers, ranchers and feedlots throughout Nebraska, Kansas and eastern Colorado, as well as assisting the marketing team with other commercial marketing opportunities as needed. n
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Ludvigson Stock Farms is a family operation established in 1954. Our roots are based in the commercial cow calf and cattle feeding sectors. We understand what is needed to be successful in these areas and it has shaped our breeding philosophies in the genetics that we produce.
Our Genetics We have established a breeding philosophy over the years that incorporates optimizing multiple traits without over emphasizing any single trait. We are now utilizing the patented Leachman $Profit Index that essentially takes our philosophy and ranks cattle on their ability to return a profit to our customer’s operations. Additionally, we also use the indexes developed by the RAAA in a multiple index system. Herd sires such as Platinum, X-Citement, 18 Karat and Mythos are perfect examples of our genetics that balance all traits and produce least cost cattle with exceptional phenotypes.
Our Bull Development We develop the bulls at the Green Springs Development Center located near Nevada, Missouri. The bulls are fed a high roughage ration designed to produce a 3.0 ADG with 0.2 of an inch of backfat. Each and every bull has been individually feed efficiency tested through a patented Growsafe System. The bulls run in 10-40 acre fescue pastures which allows for plenty of exercise and muscle development. All of the cattle are developed for low input conversions.
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Our Team The LSF team includes not only our family but our managers, cooperators and customers. It takes a team to remain competitive in the industry today and we value the input from all of our team members.
Our Key Members Ryan Ludvi gson – is our main marketing representative and oversees the Ozark Performance Group. Park Ludvigson – is our main breeding specialist and the architect for the direction of our various breeding lines. He is also in charge of our data collection and information systems. In addition to this he runs our semen sales division.
Ricky Booth – is our Gulf Coast / Southeast Marketing specialist and represents us in those regions. Long family history in the region and understands what works well in this unique environment. Bri an Br igham – is a recent addition to our staff. Brian has been coordinating all of the Growsafe Systems at Colorado State University for the last three years. In addition to this Brian is also our “in house” geneticist and is helping us develop individual herd indexes for our customers. Brian will be a real “asset” to all of our customers through our "enhanced" customer service program.
Our Customers Our customers play an integral and ongoing part in our breeding program. It would be impossible for us to remain competitive without constant input by our customers. We have had many customers from the Ozarks, Southeast and Gulf Coast over the years and we felt that we could better serve their needs by developing bulls closer to their area. We have always bred our cattle to adapt to any environment but we feel that by developing bulls closer to our customers operations, we can be even more successful at providing a better product for our customers.
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LSF SRR Mythos 4036B • Reg #1681867 Saga x Packer x Cheyenne 11CED, -4.3BW, 71WW, 119YW, 28MILK, 17HPG, 6CEM, 17STAY, 0.67MB, 0.26RE
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NEBULA P707 X GAR RETAIL PRODUCT X VACATION 191HB, 53GM, 10CED, -3.6BW, 58WW, 104YW, 23MILK, 0ME, 14HPG, 6CEM, 18STAY, 0.72MB, 0.13RE One of the best outcross donor cows in the entire country!
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NEBULA P707 X MISSION STATEMENT X LOGAN 146HB, 53GM, 7CED, -3.2BW, 61WW, 98YW, 25MILK, 2ME, 18HPG, 6CEM, 12STAY, 1.16MB, -0.10RE One of the best Abigrace daughters of all time!
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Member Services Update
by Halla Pfeiff, Manager of Membership and DNA Programs
Annual Membership and Spring THR Billing
The Annual Membership and Spring Herd Assessment billing have been sent. Note that those with 10 animals or less on inventory will be billed their THR assessment in full. Others that have 10 or more animals on inventory have the option to pay in four monthly installments. To help with the payment process when sending payments, please write your RAAA account number on the check. Also, if paying for more than one account with one payment, please indicate how much should be applied to each account.
Junior Membership Accounts Move to Service-Rendered Foundation
Effective for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, all junior membership accounts will be on a pay-as-you-go basis. Membership dues and Total Herd Reporting will be billed to the account and viewable on your August invoice. If there is a balance that is not paid when a job request is made, then the account must be paid in full before work can be completed.
Finance Charges Back into Effect
For a period of time, finance charges were absent while the transition to the new database occurred. Now that our database is approaching a full release, finance charges for lack of payment-on-account will appear on monthly statements. Accounts that are past 60 days due will incur the following. • If less than $100 due, the account will be charged a $10 late fee. • If greater than $100, the account will be charged a $10 late fee, plus an additional 1% of the balanced owed. Finance charges are non-refundable.
Evaluate Fall Herd Inventory
It is time to report Fall Herd Inventory to comply with Total Herd Reporting. We simply need to know what females are still active in your herd and should be assessed. For those females that are still active, no change needs to occur. For the others that have been culled or moved to a different season, please indicate with the appropriate disposal code or which calving season the female is now in. To view how to download the report, a tutorial is listed on the website under “Data Searches and Tools.”
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RAAA Welcomes New Staff to Member Services Department
Registry Specialist Amanda Travis has been with RAAA for a year and moved to the new Colorado location. Caroline Graham and Jeananne Mosher are new to the department. The team will assist members in registering and transferring cattle, answering questions on REDSPro usage, and other data collection and management tasks. Fallon Flick will assume the responsibility of DNA Programs Coordinator, managing sample submissions and results, and communicating with members to educate and advise them on DNA matters. Amanda Travis Amanda Travis, originally from Denton, Texas, started working at RAAA through a temp service. Registry and Office Manager Angelia Brooks quickly noticed her strong work ethic, intuitive learning ability and professional customer service, and hired her as a full-time employee last August. “Amanda has been a breath of fresh air,” said Brooks. “She arrived at the RAAA as a temporary and quickly showed what a great asset she would be to the staff. With her on board and working in the Colorado office, I know that our members are in great hands.” Travis and her family decided to move to Colorado so she could continue serving Red Angus members. “I have learned so much while working at RAAA and I look forward to growing with the Association in Colorado,” said Travis. “I love my work environment, my coworkers and the members who make up RAAA.” She will continue to assist members over the phone and through email with registrations and transfers, and will specialize in REDSPro training including the production of video tutorials. Travis’ husband Brian recently served 13 years in the Army. Within those 13 years, they moved six times, including living in South Korea. The couple has four children – Audrey, Katelyn, Jade and Brody – and a 2-year-old English Mastiff named Adele.
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Member Services Update Before working at RAAA, Travis earned her Associate’s degree and worked as a substitute teacher in elementary grade levels. When she’s not working, she enjoys shopping, being outdoors, camping and spending time with her family. Caroline Graham Caroline Graham, who hails from Morgan Hill, California, graduated this spring from the University of Wyoming where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal and veterinary sciences with a focus in production, and a minor in farm and ranch management. “I have a life-long passion for raising cattle,” said Graham, “and I look forward to joining the RAAA team to apply my passion for beef cattle production, organizational skills and personable customer service demeanor to assist members.” “Caroline will be a fresh addition to our team. She has an eagerness to learn and assist the membership as our department moves forward into our Colorado adventure,” said Angelia Brooks, registry and office manager. Graham was an active 4-H and FFA member growing up, and served in UW’s Block and Bridle Club. She was a member of the Wyoming Collegiate Cattle Association and played Division II Women’s Lacrosse for the university. Her employment experience includes key-holder responsibilities at Boot Barn, herdsman at UW’s hog barn, intern at Storm Mountain Ranch in Steamboat Springs, and veterinary assistant at Taranaki (New Zealand) Veterinary Centre. Jeananne Mosher Jeananne Mosher, originally from Olathe, Colorado, completed her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Colorado State University this May. Previously, she had earned an associate degree in animal science from Casper (Wyoming) College. Mosher judged livestock for both Casper College and CSU. “My livestock judging and sales experience have given me a background in problem solving and customer service,” said Mosher. “The critical-thinking and communication skills I developed through judging will translate well 26 American Red Angus Magazine ■ July/August 2017
into my new role assisting members with their registry needs.” “Jeananne will join the department and no doubt hit the ground running. She is enthusiastic and energy driven which will be an asset to help RAAA and our stockholders succeed,” said Angelia Brooks, registry and office manager. Mosher grew up on her family’s commercial cow-calf ranch, working in all aspects of production agriculture and cattle raising. She held officer positions in both 4-H and FFA, and served as the public relations officer for CSU’s Block and Bridle Club. Mosher gained additional experience as a production intern for Genex/CRI in Shawano, Wisconsin, where she performed all steps of collection and processing, embryo grading, artificial insemination and record keeping. She continues to share her experience and livestock expertise by serving as a 4-H leader in Montrose County. Fallon Flick Fallon Flick, a 2017 graduate from Colorado State University, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science with a minor in agriculture business. The Olathe, Colorado, native interned with Owl Creek Ranch in Walden, Colorado, for three summers assisting with all aspects of embryo transfer, artificial insemination, donor and recipient care, and record keeping. “My opportunities have sparked a desire towards advocating for the cattle industry,” said Flick. “I’m excited to pursue a career where my love for genetic and reproductive practices meet my passion for the livestock industry. My long-term goal as an animal scientist is to help educate the public about the significance of progressive agriculture worldwide.” Fallon’s day-to-day operation experience with DNA technology brings confidence on all DNA scenarios,” said Halla Pfeiff, DNA department supervisor. Her CSU experiences included working as a student intern at the Agricultural, Research, Development and Education Center. She was a member the CSU Livestock Association, Farm Bureau and livestock judging team, and served as president of the Block and Bridle Club. In high school, Flick was active in FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, Honor Society and volleyball. ■
JRA Update
JRA President’s Message By Genna VanWye, JRA President
July 1 marks the new year for the Junior Red Angus Association of America and with that comes opportunity. As Round-Up attendees learned from Holly Hoffman, Survivor finalist, motivational and inspirational speaker, opportunity is a set of circumstances that make it possible for us to do something. There are many opportunities that lie within JRA that allow members to grow and develop through their involvement. I was recently elected to serve another term on the JRA Board of Directors and as President. If you had asked me seven years ago when I attended my very first Round-Up if I would ever take on a position in a national association, I would have said “Never!” The opportunities I took within the Association – attending Round-Up, Loaded 4 Leadership, Young Stockman’s Program, and national shows – have molded me into who I am today and have developed those skills that allow me to take on this role. I encourage JRA members to search out these opportunities because this Association can really take you places! Upcoming events include the National Junior Red Angus Show at the Iowa State Fair and the National Red Angus Convention in Colorado Springs. 2017-2018 JRA Board JRA members elected the 2017-2018 Board of Directors as part of their annual meeting held at the 2017 RoundUp. Genna VanWye of Lancaster, Missouri, was selected as President as she enters her third year on the board. Savannah Howard of Latti-
2017-2018 JRA Board of Directors (L to R) Madison Adams, Genna VanWye, Royce McPhee-Bayha, Savannah Howard and Kaitlyn Templeton.
more, North Carolina, and Royce McPhee-Bayha of Lodi, California, continue serving the Board for their second year. VanWye, Howard and McPhee-Bayha are joined by new Board members Madison Adams and Kaitlyn Templeton. Madison Adams, 18, resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Scott and Shannon Bullard. Madison graduated from Pinecrest High School in June of 2017 and is a current freshman at Sandhills Community College with the hopes of transferring to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to further her education in agricultural education. Madison has been a part of JRA and
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RAAA going on three years. Madison is eager to help others learn and help build a positive experience through the JRA and RAAA. Kaitlyn Templeton, 19, is a rising junior at North Carolina A&T State University. She is the daughter of Mike and Shannon Templeton and resides in Clemmons, North Carolina. She has been affiliated with JRA for four years. She is a firm believer in JRA and wants to share her positive learning experiences with others. One of her main goals as a Board member is to help continue recruiting juniors and advocating for them to get actively involved in local, state and national events hosted by RAAA. ■
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What are my Marketing Options? By Kenny Stauffer, Top Dollar Angus General Manager
Sale season is upon us. If you haven’t had time to begin your marketing plans for your 2017-born calves, I would encourage you to start thinking about your options and the best time to market.
Currently, our industry is experiencing market prices that no one predicted last fall or this spring. I believe this is due to continued export growth, optimism in our country’s new leadership, continued growth in consumer demand, and feedyards staying current with their supply. Today, our industry offers many different marketing options and we can find one that fits your operation. I want to go over the different options that Top Dollar Angus offers its customers. We understand that there are no two operations alike, so it is important to have several possibilities to choose from. Video Sale Marketing Superior Livestock Auction, Western Video Market, Cattle Country Video or Northern Livestock Video Auction are all very reputable companies and, no matter which one you choose, their staff will assist you. Sometimes opportunity arises to forward contract your calves on an up market with a fall delivery. This allows producers to implement a riskmanagement plan into their operation. Video marketing allows for the producer to choose when to sell and deliver their cattle at a desired market throughout the year. Live Auction Barns This is what some might call old-fashioned or traditional. Call it what you want, but many producers still prefer to sell their cattle on the day they choose and in a barn that they are familiar with. There’s just something about the feel, ambiance and the rush of a livestock barn on sale day that is like no other. Not only do many producers prefer live auction barns, but so do buyers. They like the opportunity to inspect the cattle in person and feel more confident in their purchases. Don’t let me forget the draw of home cooking in the sale barn café and the opportunity to reminisce with old friends over a fresh piece of pie.
Direct Trade Direct trade has been around for as long as the sale barn. Some producers and buyers will only buy or sell cattle directly. Just like the video sale option, direct trade can be used as a form of risk management with forward contracting. This marketing option allows for producers to have a more laid-back selling experience, permitting them to accept or decline bids over a longer period of time. If you don’t like the offer given that day, you can decline it and your cattle are still on your ranch. Internet Auction An internet auction is the newest form of marketing and it is beginning to catch on more and more. Everyone’s home or office – whether you like it or not – has a computer. Internet sales allow you to bid on cattle in the comfort of your home. This allows the seller to offer their cattle for a set period of time and potentially be viewed by thousands of different buyers. On the split side, it gives buyers the luxury to view and bid on cattle when it fits their schedule. Top Dollar Angus represents high-genetic cattle through all these marketing venues, and I have witnessed outstanding premiums in each of them. Whichever style fits your operation the best, Top Dollar Angus will work hard for you to make sale day a great experience with the highest possible premiums. If you are already a Top Dollar Angus producer or if you would like to become a Top Dollar Angus customer, let’s visit. We strive to help with all your marketing decisions and help you come up with a plan that best fits your operation. Our goal is to make sale day a success, and for your superior-genetic cattle to bring the premium price they deserve! For more information on your marketing options, please contact me to discuss becoming Top Dollar Angus certified.
For more information and to learn if your cattle meet the program’s requirements, contact: Top Dollar Angus® Kenny Stauffer, General Manager 308-641-0429 kenny@topdollarangus.com 32 American Red Angus Magazine ■ July/August 2017
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Red Angus EPDs – Ranch Tested; Building Ranchers’ Trust By Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement
The abundance of data presented to producers to use in genetic selection decisions has become almost excessive. The majority of bull sale catalogs contain actual and/or adjusted weights and ultrasound measurements, ratios for every trait, and Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) has long been an advocate of simplifying selection decisions by placing sole selection emphasis on EPDs. When asked why, the response given is that “the research community has proven that EPDs are superior to actual or adjusted weights in estimating an animal’s genetic merit.” However, no real proof based on Red Angus data is presented to the producer to validate that claim. RAAA believes in the science behind our genetic selection tools and can validate their reliability with multiple examples demonstrating the effectiveness of EPDs. What are EPDs? Quite simply, EPDs predict performance differences we expect to see in an animal’s progeny due to the inherited genetic merit received from that particular parent versus other parent animals with different EPDs. The classic example: Bull A has a BW EPD of +1 and Bull B has a BW EPD of -5, so we would expect the average progeny of Bull B to weigh 6 lbs. less (-5 - 1 = -6) than the average progeny of Bull A. RAAA believes in the science behind our genetic selection tools and can validate their reliability with multiple examples demonstrating the effectiveness of EPDs.
EPDs are calculated using complex statistical models that consider the animal’s pedigree, his or her own performance, and the performance of related individuals. Two advantages of EPDs are: 1. Their ability to separate performance due to genetics-versus-environmental factors, and 2. EPDs account for the genetics of both parents in the mating.
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Due to the combination of these advantages, the resulting EPDs are more complex and more accurate than actual or adjusted weights or ratios, which do not account for environmental influences or the genetics of both sire and dam. EPDs are obviously more complex, but does complexity equal reliability? Let’s examine the data.
Birth Weight and Calving Ease Calving ease is a well-known strength of Red Angus cattle, and one could easily argue that it is the trait that primarily drove Red Angus’ success in the early years. Although Red Angus is known as a calving-ease breed, the majority of producers who are selecting bulls to breed heifers place significant selection pressure on calving-ease traits, and understandably so. Besides the question, “Should I use EPDs when selecting for calving ease?” many have sought a better understanding of which calving-ease EPD to use: Calving Ease Direct EPD (the probability of calves born unassisted out of 2year-old heifers); or BW EPD (the pound difference in progeny birth weights). To evaluate these questions, calving data on 2-year-old heifers was queried from the RAAA database on three heavily used sires divergent for CED and BW: Sire A (599 observations); Sire B (698 observations); and Sire C (1,558 observations).
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Red Angus EPDs – Ranch Tested; Building Ranchers’ Trust Resulting data is presented in Table 1. The question: Do the CED and BW EPDs of these bulls agree with the results in the field (average birth weight of progeny and percent unassisted births)?
Table 1.
Observations: • The data for both % Unassisted Births and Avg BW of Progeny clearly validate the published CED and BW EPDs of all three bulls. • Specifically, the two bulls with the lowest BW EPDs (Sire B and Sire C) posted a lower Avg BW of Progeny as compared to Sire A, who has a higher BW EPD. • Evaluation of % Unassisted Births finds definite alignment with the three bulls’ CED EPDs. While the difference in % Unassisted Births between the three bulls isn’t quite as great as the CED EPD suggests, the progeny data
certainly ranks as expected given each bulls’ CED EPD. • Producers selecting for calving ease can have confidence in Red Angus’ BW and CED EPDs, and are encouraged to
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place most of their selection emphasis on the CED EPD. Bottom line: EPDs predict calving ease. ■
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On-Ranch Vaccinations Establish Lifetime Cattle Health by Tracey Koester, ARA Magazine Editorial Coordinator
Healthy cattle equate to profitable cattle in all sectors of the beef production chain. Aiding in disease prevention – through astute management and proper vaccination protocols – is the first step in setting up a calf for a healthy life. In numerous published sources, consulting veterinarians and nutritionists have provided health and well-being recommendations for feedlots, but no published data addressed cow-calf operations on this subject. That is until the Red Angus Association of America and Kansas State University teamed up in September 2016 and surveyed a large number of beef cow-calf veterinarians. The Doctor Says … “We wanted to document some of the common health-care practices recommended to cow-calf producers by veterinarians,” explained A.J. Tarpoff, MS, DVM, assistant professor and beef Extension veterinarian at Kansas State University. Tarpoff served as corresponding author of the abstract, “A survey of recommended practices made by veterinarian practitioners to cow-calf operations in the United States.” (Fike, G.D., J.C. Simroth, D.U. Thomson, E.F. Schwandt, R. Spare, and A.J. Tarpoff.) “Each cow-calf operation is unique in terms of size, number of head, terrain and climate, and that is why the veterinary-client-patient relationship is so important,” he said. “But, despite operations’ differences, the survey unveiled a nice trend of similar vaccination protocols that veterinarians are recommending to their clients.” Responding veterinarians hailed from 35 states and three Canadian provinces with a majority devoting 50 percent or more of their time to commercial cowcalf producers. Over two-thirds of the veterinarians’ practices represented
5,000 to 10,000 cows, with 39 percent servicing more than 10,000 cows through their clinics. In short, these are experienced health experts for cow-calf producers.
weather. Through vaccination, we can boost and challenge a calf’s immune system to help protect him against bacterial and viral pathogens that result in illness.”
The survey's findings identified immunization as the most important component of a healthy beef cattle herd to aid in the prevention of infectious diseases. Vaccinating cattle is a relatively common practice among cow-calf producers, and the survey validated what many ranchers already know. Disease prevention via a thorough vaccination program is the foundation of good health.
“Vaccines are not magic in a bottle. Regardless of the brand, producers must have realistic expectations of the product and diligently implement low-stress management practices for optimal results.”
Even so, a portion of the beef cattle population remains unvaccinated, leaving those animals susceptible to multiple diseases and lost profit. “Bovine respiratory disease is the most common – and costly – ailment in all stages of beef production,” said Tarpoff. “Feedlot cattle that break with pneumonia have decreased production and health, and it is the leading cause of death in feeder cattle.” BRD alone costs the beef industry millions of dollars every year in treatment and death loss. Viruses commonly isolated from calves infected with BRD included IBR, BRSV, BVD and PI-3 – all of which can be controlled or mitigated through vaccination. “BRD complex is multifactorial,” said Tarpoff. “We must do our best to reduce the stressors that contribute to sickness onset – like weaning, transportation, commingling and inclement
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Buying Health Veterinarians aren’t the only ones who endorse progressive approaches. When purchasing feeder or stocker cattle, Cody Cornwell, Cornwell Ranch, of Glasgow, Montana, focuses on management practices that add value to a set of calves, such as a vaccination protocol, program-specific ear tags, fly control and weaning prior to shipping. “The Red Angus tags – either Feeder Calf Certification Program or Allied Access – are a visual indicator of a rancher who is willing to take the extra step in their herd management,” said Cornwell. “It shows that they understand the importance of traceability and that they take complete ownership in raising that calf.” “If a producer is willing to enroll his calves in FCCP or Allied Access, we know they are buying registered bulls, traceable to Red Angus genetic lines. Age and source verification is extremely important right now for export markets.” Sixty-nine percent of the veterinarians who responded to the survey agreed that calves should be ear tagged for management purposes.
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On-Ranch Vaccinations Establish Lifetime Cattle Health Cornwell re-enforced the findings of the veterinary health survey, recommending a modified-live vaccine with pasteurella administered on the ranch. “Ranchers need to set themselves apart so buyers know their cattle are worth more,” he said. “That marketing distinction begins by vaccinating at branding and then boosting before weaning. Those that don't follow a vaccination regime or that sell bawling calves will be left behind in the industry. Do everything you can to prepare that calf for the next chapter in his life.” Tarpoff said the optimal time to vaccinate is before a disease challenge. Since weaning is a stressor, cattlemen should vaccinate three to four weeks before that event, then boost them when they are weaned. Cornwell emphasized the importance of a lifetime vaccination protocol and weaning calves 45 to 60 days before shipping. “A lot of feed yards won’t receive bawling calves,” said Cornwell. “By weaning calves on the ranch, you have better control of your weighing conditions and timing of shipping, adding more value to your product.” Veterinarians said the earliest age their clients should wean calves is 90 to 120 days, and they should administer the last preventative vaccination seven to 21 days prior to shipping. “It is important to use the vaccines as they are intended. Administer them properly and at the correct time in the calf’s life,” said Cornwell. Calves should receive their first immunizations at branding time – between two and four months of age – when the maternal antibodies from colostrum run out and they start to develop their own immune system. Calves are usually weaned at six to
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eight months of age, and it’s recommended to give preconditioning – or pre-weaning – shots three to four weeks prior to separating them from their dams. “On-ranch vaccinations work every day for the rancher, adding value on shipping day,” he said. “Buyers and feeders recognize the value of a good health protocol, knowing the cattle will perform better in the lot. A calf’s health is progressive. Each step adds value until it reaches the consumer’s plate.” Cornwell said it is essential that cattlemen know what vaccines they are giving and understand why each one is important. He recommended producers visit with their veterinarian or pharmaceutical representative to truly understand the purpose and functionality of the immunization. He also emphasized proper handling of vaccination and implementing lowstress cattle handling techniques. According to CattleFax data, the U.S. is the No. 1 beef producer in the world producing 11.5 million tons of beef in 2016. The cow-calf operation is the first stage of the beef supply chain, therefore it is critical to lay a solid health foundation. “Proper management starts at birth. What’s done on the ranch begins the stepping stones for the animal to become a productive member of the cattle industry. Properly managed calves are healthier throughout all stages of the production cycle – they perform better with less inputs to maintain production levels. Healthy cattle simply have a much better flow through the system,” concluded Tarpoff. The official abstract and veterinary health survey will be published in The Professional Animal Scientist later this year.
Recommended Vaccination Protocols Cow-calf producers should build a good working relationship with their veterinarian and follow his or her recommendations. Geographic and environmental concerns, nutritional requirements and special health needs all factor into an operation’s tailored health protocol. Pharmaceutical companies offer product that combines several vaccines into one dose, reducing the number of injection sites. Most veterinarians – 80 percent surveyed in the study – recommended modified-live-virus vaccinations at branding time to aid in disease prevention. That recommendation for MLV vaccines increased to 90 and 93 percent if calves were being vaccinated for the first time at preconditioning and weaning, respectively. Vaccination Description Clostridial – Multivalent Clostridium (blackleg, enterotoxemia, malignant edema, black disease, sordellii, tetanus) M. haemolytica – Mannheimia haemolytica (bacterial pneumonia) Pasteurella – Pasteurella multocida (bacterial pneumonia) Sommus – Histophilus somni (pneumonia, arthritis, TEME) IBR – Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Bovine Herpesvirus 1 (abortion, respiratory disease, conjunctivitis)
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Oregon High-Desert Ranch Relies on Red Angus in Crossbreeding Program by Lindsay L. Allen for American Red Angus Magazine
Riddle Ranch, in the later 1800s, in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Ranching is a way of life for Dan Otley, Riddle Ranch, of Princeton, Oregon, and has been for the four generations before him, beginning when his great-great grandfather came to Harney County, Oregon, in 1886. Now, Otley’s five boys, ages 10 to 19, represent the sixth generation and the future of the family ranch. Otley, his wife Katie, and sons Bryce, Joel, Casey, John and Brady, live on the Riddle Ranch, named after the first homesteaders in the area, and it has been in the family since his great grandfather purchased it.
Dan Otley and his family prepared to work cattle.
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Added Market Value What began as a color preference has turned into a solid crossbreeding operation with calves enrolled in the Red Angus Association of America’s Feeder Calf Certification Program. The FCCP program, which provides Red Angus bull customers with a valueadded solution guaranteeing age, source and Red Angus genetics, began in 1994 and was adopted into the Otley operation four years ago.
Crossbreeding History The ranch was originally a Hereford operation. They began crossbreeding with Salers about 40 years ago, and then used Black Angus in place of Salers for a number of years. Crossbreeding with Continentals had worked favorably in the past and Otley wanted to try them again. They crossed with Charolais bulls for awhile and Otley found them to be quality cattle, but didn’t like the gray-colored calves. "About 14 years ago we began breeding our Charolais females with Red Angus bulls and the cross was exactly what we were seeking. We began to increase our Red Angus bull numbers to produce more Red Angussired calves,” Otley recalled. Adding that the crossbreds do extremely well in the summer mountains of Oregon, Otley said their buyers and feed yard operators have been really pleased with the cross. “It’s working out on all ends, as our customers and our family are extremely pleased,” he noted.
Approximately 550 Red Angus-sired calves will be tagged each year with the yellow FCCP tag.
FCCP enrollment has helped Riddle Ranch attract a new set of buyers. “Buyers like to see the yellow Red Angus tags and know we are part of the program. Our Superior Livestock Auction representative will show us the breakdown they do for calves that sell with FCCP tags and calves that do not; the calves in the program have a significantly higher value and are more marketable,” he said. FCCP is the industry's least-expensive, longest running, USDA Process Verified Program, with free enrollment. Otley added, “We separate our calves and sell those with the FCCP tags separately from our Charolais-sired calves.” At less than a dollar per tag, the FCCP program is providing a larger market and more profitability for the ranch. In addition to FCCP, Otley’s cattle are marketed with IMI Global, a third-party verification source for Otley’s non-hormone-treated and natural-beef program. “We added our Red Angus cattle to the IMI program two years ago. The combination of both IMI and FCCP tags gives us more marketability for our buyers, who are selling into the European market. Our buyers needed this non-hormone and natural verification that the IMI Global tag provides in addition to the age, source and genetic proof of the FCCP tag,” Otley stated. “It’s been so easy to use them and we have been really happy with the programs.”
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Oregon High-Desert Ranch Relies on Red Angus in Crossbreeding Program Purchasing Principles For Otley, the Red Angus EPDs are easy to read and understand, and are the first thing he looks at when buying bulls. After evaluating the EPDs, he moves into the pedigree and phenotype of the animal. For the crossbreeding program, the Otleys are relying on the Red Angus bulls for calving ease, marbling and milk. “We use the Charolais for growth, ribeye and carcass weight. And this cross does well in our drier mountain terrain,” Katie said. “When we started using Red Angus, I began talking with other breeders and I got more involved with the breed. I learned more about the EPDs and started seeing great results,” Otley remembered. “Our weights were increasing on the calves of our younger cows when bred to quality Red Angus bulls, plus we saw returning buyers who were asking for the Red Angus crossbreds.” In 2016, Otley purchased nine bulls with specific criteria on performance and carcass traits. To meet the standards, the bulls needed to rank in the top 5 percent of the breed for the GridMaster Index and Marbling, top 7 percent for HerdBuilder Index, top 25 percent for weaning and yearling weight, and top 30 percent for ribeye area. Otley wasn’t the only one excited about the Red Angus EPDs – his three older boys purchased purebred Red Angus and Charolais heifers for breeding projects in 4-H, and chose these breeds because of the results they were seeing at home. The value of the Red Angus-cross is that is produces the cattle Otley needs. "I want them to do really well. I want our buyers to make money on our cattle and for them to be efficient on feed and hang a desirable carcass. I need cattle that, in adverse environments, can still gain and produce a sturdy calf that goes on to make money for the feeder and for us," he said.
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Challenging Environment The Otleys live in a high desert area with the meadows 4,500 feet above elevation and the mountains on the property as high as 7,000 feet, with 1,600 mama cows calving in the spring. The cattle are always worked horseback. Otley recalled a time when the cattle had to be trailed home in minus 26 degrees Fahrenheit, in addition to the ice on top of the snow where they were trailing the cattle. At Riddle Ranch the Red Angus-influenced cattle are performing well and handling the hills, mountains, canyons and snow of Oregon. Their wild meadow grass is converted to hay every summer for winter feed. In late fall, the Otleys will trail their cattle up to 30 miles to eat rake-bunched winter feed on the wildlife refuge. In the winter months, Otley will also purchase alfalfa hay to supplement the cattle, in addition to the grass hay on the ranch meadows. In April, the cattle are turned out onto private and Bureau of Land Management pastures where they spend the spring through early fall months. Due to the nature of the land, the Otleys rely on natural breeding and leave bulls with the females for 90 days, at which point, anything that is open is culled. The calves that are born in the March and April months are sold later in the fall or kept as replacements. “Our goal is to have mother cows 50 percent Charolais and 50 percent Red Angus, and we pick our replacements with that goal in mind," he said. Otley grew up working on the family’s ranch and went to school at Blue Mountain College in Pendleton, Oregon. He returned with an associate's degree in production agriculture and also learned to pregnancy check cattle, which he now does for the entire operation.
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Oregon High-Desert Ranch Relies on Red Angus in Crossbreeding Program The calving season ends May 1 for the ranch. Calves are weaned at about 7 months of age and sold in the fall. The ranch will tag roughly 550 calves each year with FCCP tags. “We also spend a lot of time looking through the cattle and selecting our replacement females,” Otley shared. Selling On Superior Riddle Ranch has been using Superior Livestock Auction to market their cattle for 29 years. “We take advantage of the video auctions, which means people aren’t showing up at the ranch, but are calling our representative and bidding on the computer too. It’s opened up a whole new set of buyers who otherwise wouldn’t travel to Oregon,” he said.
Red Angus-Charolais-cross calves at Riddle Ranch are tagged with FCCP tags. Sustainability is the goal at Riddle Ranch. “My focus is to keep this land in the family and try to improve it as much as possible,” Otley stressed. “We take a lot of pride in running this ranch and what our ancestors have done to get us here. My mom and dad, Larry and Sue Otley, are on the Diamond Valley, Oregon, portion of the ranch, still working and involved with every aspect, and Katie and I are trying to teach our boys as much as we can too.” ■
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Candidate for President
Bob Morton Bob Morton of Three Forks, Montana, is seeking re-election to the position of President of the Red Angus Association of America. He and his wife Julie own and operate Green Mountain Red Angus in southwest Montana along with their two sons, Tom and Jim. They have been raising registered Red Angus since 1985. Their herd currently consists of 280 registered 1A Red Angus cattle. They sell approximately 75 bulls each spring. The bulls are fed on site and sold at the ranch sale facility in March. Females are sold at the ranch in early December in a joint sale with three other reputation Red Angus breeders. Morton graduated from Montana State University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in Range Science and a minor in Animal Science. While attending MSU he was on the ag student council. He was voted the Outstanding Young Farmer/Rancher for his region of Montana in 1996 and, in 1997, he took second place in the state competition. He has served on the board of the Gallatin County Beef Producers for six years, including two years as the vice president and two years as the president. He has served the Montana Red Angus Association as a board member and vice president, and was also Red Angus barn superintendent for the prestigious NILE show and sale for three years. Morton has always believed in maintaining high quality within the Red Angus breed, both through the genetics they produce and through the role the Association plays in the promotion and integrity of the breed. Red Angus is an industry leader and this has been well earned through the strength of the Association. He has been proud to serve as your President for the last year after serving on the Board the six previous years, and truly enjoys the challenges and rewards of serving
the stakeholders of the Red Angus breed. He has enjoyed getting to know more breeders and having the opportunity to serve them and act as a sounding board for their concerns and questions regarding the Red Angus breed. “The last few years have been challenging for the Board members, however hard work and perseverance is starting to pay off,” said Morton. “We are seeing the light at the end of the database tunnel getting much brighter, and staff morale is looking great. With many of the bumps in the road in the rear-view mirror, it is time to move forward focusing on even more widespread use of Red Angus genetics nationwide. If we can increase demand for our cattle, breeders of all sizes and in all locations will benefit.”
Candidates for Area 5
Steve Koester Steve Koester of Steele, North Dakota, is seeking re-election to the Area 5 – Northern Plains director seat. He and his wife Tracey, along with their daughters, Kacey and Shaye, own and operate Koester Red Angus. They have a diverse operation which includes a fall-calving registered herd as well as a set of spring-calving commercial cows. The family farms small grains, row crops and alfalafa on both dryland and irrigated cropland. Koester is the fourth generation of his family to ranch in Kidder County. The Koesters market their fall-born bulls in the spring as age-advantaged 18-montholds. They implement AI, ultrasound, embryo transfer and DNA technology to enhance their herd’s genetic merit for the commercial and seedstock industries. By using the same bulls for both cowherds, they can gather additional data on their sires and further prove their genetics in a commercial setting. Koester has made a concerted effort to serve the beef industry and his community. At the state level, he is a member of
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the North Dakota Red Angus Association and has been a member of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association for 27 years. During that time, he served eight years as an NDSA director where he chaired or vice chaired the Ag Policy committee for seven years. He also served on the Membership Committee for three years. Additionally, Koester was an active member on the North Dakota Beef Task Force, North Dakota Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Program for North Dakota students applying to Kansas State University, and the NDSA nominating committee. Locally, he has served multiple terms on the Trinity Lutheran church council, including holding the office of president. He was a member of the Kidder County Fair Association Board, is a 4-H volunteer and recently accepted a positon on the Kidder County FFA Advisory Board. In 2003, the North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association awarded him with the Commercial Producer of the Year Award. Nationally, Koester served on the RAAA Promotions Committee helping with development and implementation of the Affiliate Grant Program. In 2009, he served on the national convention planning committee held in Mahnomen, Minnesota. He has participated in all but one Young Guns seminars and attends BrainTrust each year in January. Currently, Koester serves as the RAAA Board Secretary, is Chairman of the Breed Improvement Committee, and is on the 2018 Convention Planning Committee for Brookings, South Dakota. “My goal as a director is to enhance Red Angus’ stature as a trusted and reliable source for the most functional, profitable cattle in all segments of the beef supply chain,” said Koester. Jennifer Lodoen Jennifer (Jennie) Lodoen of Westhope, North Dakota, is seeking election to Area 5 – Northern Plains. “Greetings to all Red Angus breeders and enthusiasts!” said Lodoen.
“I am married to Matt Lodoen and we have six children: Ben, Rylee, Molly, Maddy, Wyatt and Zane. Along with my father-in-law Leonard Lodoen, we have a Red Angus herd of 200 mother cows and hold female and bull sales annually. I am a Westhope School Board member, I sit on the board of our local County Fair, and I also belong to our county 4-H Council. “I am very passionate about the Red Angus breed and I give credit for that passion to my father-in-law Leonard, as I believe he is one of the ‘greats’ when it comes to having knowledge about good cows, good people and a good way of life. I believe the breed has true integrity and that integrity shines through in all cattle who are crossed with Red Angus. “I look forward to meeting many of you at the National Convention in Colorado in September!” said Lodoen.
Candidates for Area 6
Newley Hutchison Newley Hutchison of Canton, Oklahoma, is seeking re-election to the Area 6 – Great Plains director seat.
In 1893, Newley’s great-great grandfather traded a shotgun and $50 to a homesick settler from Iowa for a sandy quarter of land in northwest Oklahoma. One hundred twenty-four years later, this same quarter of land is where Newley, his wife Mandy, and their two sons, Brock and Newt, call home. Since that trade, the Chain Ranch has developed into a six-generation, owned-and-operated family business with 10 ranches in Oklahoma and Kansas as well as several leased properties. Newley plays a major role in all management operations of the Chain Ranch. The ranch runs a commercial cow-calf operation and four Registered herds. They keep their weaned calves and run them on wheat pasture, then either develop them as seedstock or market them as fat cattle through a value-added, all-natural program.
Chain Ranch holds two production sales each year where they market their registered and commercial seedstock. The Ranch uses four breeds in its commercial crossbred program – Red Angus, Limousin, Angus and Aberdeen Plus Angus. They have four registered nucleus cowherds that they use to raise their own herd bulls to use back on their commercial cows. The genetic integrity of the herd is maintained through a selective A.I. breeding program as well as embryo transfer. The genetic selection of the purebred herd is determined by the performance of the commercial offspring in the feedyard and on the rail. The ranch also farms wheat, alfalfa, canola and milo. Mandy and Newley, along with their sons, also own and operate several other agbased businesses – Hutch’s Cattle, which consist of a registered and commercial Red Angus cowherd, H & H Ag Operating LLC, which is a custom harvesting and trucking company, and Chain Ranch Outfitters LLC, which is an outfitting and ag tourism service in Oklahoma and Kansas. Growing up on the ranch, Newley attended Seiling Public Schools and was actively involved in 4-H and FFA. He also attended Oklahoma Christian University. Newley has served as the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Northwest District Director, Oklahoma Wildlife Management Association Board of Directors, Oklahoma Ag Tourism Board of Directors, Oklahoma Red Angus Association Board of Directors, as well as Vice President, and is an active member of the Longdale Community Church. Newley has served as the RAAA Convention Committee Chair and is currently serving on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee as well as Promotion Committee. “Just like my ranching heritage, the RAAA also has a heritage,” said Newley. “I strive to enhance the blessings that I have been given and would also like to serve in the same manner for the Association. I feel all breeders, no matter the size, should be represented equally and without self-serving
objectives. If re-elected I would be honored to help continue to guide this organization into the future by listening to those that put me in the position, and by preserving the core fundamentals of the Association, which is what sets this breed apart and makes it relevant in beef production.” Van H. Neidig Van H. Neidig of Battle Creek, Nebraska, is seeking election to Area 6 – Great Plains. Neidig and his wife Kathy, along with their three sons, Vance, Justin and J.T., live in northeast Nebraska. Neidig Farms Cattle Co. consists of registered Red Angus and red Simmental cattle. Both Van and Kathy have been involved in the livestock industry all their lives. Commercial Red Angus cattle were first added to the purebred Simmental operation in the early 1980s. It didn’t take long to see the benefits of the Red Angus breed and the purebred Red Angus herd began. Neidig is the fifth generation to be in agriculture and has always pursued the livestock side. At a young age, he started designing and making livestock equipment. His involvement with Palco/Stronghold was the beginning of his love for developing avenues and equipment to assist the cattlemen in everyday tasks. Today he is still designing cattle equipment through Lakeside Livestock Equipment Co. In the early 1990s, when radio frequency identification devices were made available, Van and Kathy started APEIS Corporation and Cattle Trax was formed to track meat animals from birth to consumption. This created an avenue for cattlemen to track and improve on consumer beef products. The Cattle Trax business model is still used today to track a variety of products. APEIS Corporation has given Neidig a clear insight on how database technology works. Over the years, Neidig has been an active board member on the following: Madison County Fair Board, Nebraska Simmental Association Board of Directors, American Simmental Association Board of Trustees,
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Board Member Candidates Battle Creek Rural Fire Board, Nebraska State Fair Board and the Nebraska Governor’s Weed Advisory Committee. Neidig’s position on the Nebraska and the American Simmental Association boards helped him to understand the need for good active leadership. Neidig’s first year on the Nebraska State Fair Board was the year they couldn’t pay the premiums and there was talk of eliminating the Nebraska State Fair. Van played an active role in finding a new home for the fair and spent the last years on the board designing, overseeing and building the new state fair buildings. “This experience gave me a unique perception on the importance of active leadership to accomplish success,” said Neidig. Outside of the cattle operation, Van and Kathy, along with their sons, own and operate Lakeside Livestock Equipment Co. and Rock Bottom Industries.
Candidates for Region B
Connie Mushrush Connie Mushrush of Strong City, Kansas, is seeking a second term as Board representative for Region B, which includes the states of Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. “I grew up on a farm in central Kansas where commercial cows were used to graze crop residue. Following graduation from Kansas State University in 1980, my husband Joe and I returned to his family’s cowcalf operation. Early on we purchased light weights out of the southeast and grazed them on native pasture as well as managing the cow herd. Shortly thereafter we purchased our first Red Angus bull. In 1982, the first registered cows were added. The following year with a bull crop of three, we retained one, sold one and culled one. Today everything we do is tied to Mushrush Red Angus genetics, including our commercial bred heifer program and our spring- and fall- calving registered herds.
“Mushrush Red Angus includes my fatherin-law Robert, Joe, myself and our youngest daughter, Madelyn. Oldest son Daniel and wife Christine have four children, who are our fourth generation on the ranch, and our youngest son Chris just returned.
“I'm a lifelong commercial cattle producer. My family's roots stem from a multi-generational Hereford operation that experimented in Red Angus on a heifer project in 1989. Since 1992 we have been 100 percent Red Angus-sired.
“The success of Mushrush Red Angus is contingent upon the viability of RAAA. As your Board representative, when I make decisions concerning policy and budget, I lean heavily on the Core Tenets and Purpose, and try to imagine the effect on membership.
“I've been a member and breeder of the Red Angus Association of America since 1994. Today's herd consists of 200 registered females, a 50-head bull sale, and one of the most successful customer-based commercial female sales in the country.
“As the mother of six strong-willed kids, when I see problems I want to correct them, and I want to do so immediately. One of the most frustrating aspects of the Board positon has been the inability to implement change quickly. However, no one gets to forward an agenda without a majority vote. That very provision that makes it difficult to get things done rapidly is also a balance that I am grateful for. It gives more opportunity for input and ultimately better decisions. “I have served in many leadership roles at local as well as the state level. Committees I have served on for RAAA include Promotion, Registration and Junior Activities Committee. It was a great honor to chair the Core Policy rewrite in 2016, now identified as Core Tenets. “Our family is immersed in the livestock industry and takes active roles in multiple livestock organizations. We believe that our participation is important for our continued education. We host groups from all over every year. The beef business really is a global economy! “The RAAA has exciting programs and supporting tools planned for the upcoming year. I would be honored and humbled if you will allow me to be your Region B RAAA Board representative for three more years,” said Mushrush.
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Brad Arrowsmith Brad Arrowsmith of Bassett, Nebraska, is seeking election for the Region B director’s seat.
“I've had 51 years of combined public board service – 27 consecutive years on the Keya Paha County planning commission and 24 years on the Niobrara Council (initially, an appointment from the Secretary of the Interior, and now a Gubernatorial appointment). The Council is a unique landmanagement board comprised of local, state, federal and wildlife/conservation interests that jointly manage the Niobrara National Scenic River. Both capacities were start-up boards that provided unique challenges in crafting Comprehensive Development Plans and a Constitution and Bylaws. I am very well versed in public board transparency, long-range planning and protection of resources, and fully understand the legal duties, obligations and limitations of a public board member. “My educational background includes a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in business administration with emphasis in finance, accounting and marketing in 1989 from Kearney State College (UNK). “As a candidate, some areas I would like to devote attention to are customer service, Board responsibility and accountability to the membership, Board transparency, freedom of genetic choice, and breed improvement and innovation. “I strongly encourage each member to attend National Convention 2017 in Colorado Springs, and exercise your membership right to vote for the candidate that supports your beliefs,” concluded Arrowsmith. ■
Industry News
Accelerated Genetics Delegates Vote to Join Forces with Select Sires, Inc.
Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires, Inc. joined forces as a unified cooperative effective July 1, 2017.
At a special delegate meeting held June 22, 2017, Accelerated Genetics officials voted in favor of uniting Select Sires Inc. and Accelerated Genetics, formally finalizing the agreement recommended by both cooperative’s boards of directors.
“Accelerated Genetics has been searching for a partner who could enhance the business and move it forward,” stated Scott Dahlk, Accelerated Genetics Board Chair. He continued by adding, “Joining forces with Select Sires is a positive move for both member-owners, and producers worldwide.” The official agreement states Select Sires will acquire all Accelerated Genetics assets, integrating employees and independent sales representatives in each of their geographic member organizations. The decision to merge coincides with an already collaborative business relationship between the two cooperatives that began in 2001, where each company shares ownership of World Wide Sires, Ltd. World Wide Sires serves as the international marketing arm for both companies in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania.
“By working together we will be stronger,” says David Thorbahn, Select Sires, Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer. “The value and expertise gained by joining the people from both organizations allows us to offer our customers a broader genetics program in addition to an outstanding animal health product line. It’s very exciting to work together (with the Accelerated Genetics team), enabling our organization the ability to expand genetic research, technical support, service, and programs with people who are passionate about the dairy and beef industries.”
Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires Inc., are built upon the same cooperative business principles and share similar operating structures. Each organization stems from a root of innovative breeders, who had a common vision to move the dairy and beef industries forward. Both cultures value the input of their member-owners and recognize the importance of their guidance in driving the need to produce superior genetics and outstanding reproductive programs.
The unification of both cooperatives will create a wellrounded genetics program and solution-based animal health care product line that will fit the needs of dairy and beef producers worldwide. Producers can expect to continue working with highly qualified, passionate individuals, who know and understand the cattle breeding industry. n
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Red Angus Stakeholders Represented on BIF Board
Donnell Brown of Throckmorton, Texas, was elected to the presidential role during the 2017 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Convention, held May 31 through June 3, in Athens, Georgia.
Lee Leachman of Fort Collins, Colorado, was elected as vice president. Joe Mushrush of Strong City, Kansas, serves as a state Beef Cattle Improvement Association representative.
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After selling the dairy, Louie began delivering milk for Challenge while transforming the dairy into a horse ranch. He boarded and bred thoroughbred horses while raising Quarter Horses for his four daughters to show. As his daughters grew up and left home for lives of their own, Louie gravitated away from the horses and began his dream of building a purebred Red Angus herd. In 1983, while building the herd, he became an employee for Inyo County Road Department and eventually retired. In 2004, he met and married his second wife, Bobbi. He continued to enjoy his life on the ranch until his death on April 18, 2017. Louie always said his greatest accomplishments in life were his four
daughters. Louie's favorite quote was, "My four girls can do anything boys can do … only better." His dedication and love for his daughters was always evident in his willingness to work multiple jobs to support their educations and dreams. In addition, he was extremely proud of his four sons-in-law. In the later years of his life, he enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and the birth of his greatgrandchildren. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Vermalee; his parents, Samuel and Evelyn; and his brother, George Schou.
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Ross A & Lane Knott P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726
Red Angus & Composite Seedstock info1@schulerredangus.com Butch & Susan Schuler • (308) 262-0306 Darrell Schuler • (308) 262-0925 7522 Rd 74 • Bridgeport, NE 69336 Red Angus with built-in Performance!
Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347
CHOAT RED ANGUS GENETICS
Cattle Company St. Edward, NE
Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060
Scott & Kim Ford (308) 876-2211 Bertrand, NE 68927
www.crossdiamondcattle.com Bartlett & Stapleton Nebraska
Annual Sale in March www.hallpokornyredangus.com
Brad & Paula Pokorny (308) 636-2275
Helen Hall (308) 654-3220
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Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org
Officers
Rhonda Deist - President - 931-625-2001 - swancreek@tds.net Lowell Morgan - Vice President - 912-754-1445 - morganredangus@windstream.net Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer - 270-836-1651 - michelle@noashconstruction.com
Directors
Johnnie Cundiff - 606-305-6443 • Jim McLean - 770-595-3542 • Jeff Pettit - 270-836-2963 Tom Bell, II - 731-225-2490 • Dr. David Evans - 256-490-7578 Chris B. Holloway - 662-213-1955 • Tim Orr - 731-676-3133
Mercer Farm Registered Red Angus Cattle
Owners: Jim & Nancy Mercer & Rebecca Burnette 32237 Hwy. 58 N. • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette • Home (423)334-3649 Farm (423)334-5433 • Cell (865) 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com
Sycamore Farm
Darryl & Rhonda, Matthew & James Deist 1780 McDaniel Hollow Rd • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 293-2148 • Email: swancreek@tds.net
Red Angus Cattle
770 Northeast Tammy Ln. • Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 755-4819 • sycamor@atlantic.net
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CREEK FARM CF LITTLE Fleckvieh Simmental &
Alex Gardner, Farm Manager 2638 Turkey Creek Rd • Starkville, MS 39759 Michael (662) 418-0686 • Alex (662) 769-2577 Fax: (662) 324-7721 • www.littlecreekcattle.com
Red Angus Cattle
Registered Red Angus Commercial Heifers
10320 Hwy. 501 South Forest, MS 39074 Home: 601-789-5896 Office: 601-782-9606 Cell: 601-498-5969
BEATTY FARMS, L.P. Registered Red Angus
2699 New Highway 7 Santa Fe, TN 38482 (931) 682-2658 • (931) 682-3436 FAX beattyfm@bellsouth.net Carl Hollinsworth, Herd Manager (615) 758-7437
McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean
Whitley Red Angus
Contact Steve at 225.603.8220 or steve@rockingkredangus.com
Joe Tally
Pure Bred & Commercial
Dale & Shonia Parrish, Owners
TYLERTOWN, MS
RockingKRedAngus.com
206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com -Registered Red Angus since 1970 -
1408 Co. Rd. 35 Horton, AL 35980
Breeding Red Angus since 1965!
Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, James Ray & Natalie (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com
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788 Red Belt Rd. • Chickamauga, GA 30707 Randy Garner 423.421.9884 Christa Garner 423.595.2029 RedBeltRedAngus@yahoo.com
Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com
12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net
Jarvis Red Angus
Jim and Alvina Meeks • (864) 682-3900 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 682-2828 Visit our website at bullhillranch.com
Registered Red Angus
300 Pisgah Pike • Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 424-8127 • (931) 424-8227 Fax (931) 424-0319 email: rca@energize.net
Sale Reports
Ozark Red Roundup 2017 Bull & Female Sale April 15, 2017 Springfield, Missouri 19 Cat 1A Spr. Born Open Heifers $2,263 5 Cat 1A Fall Born Open Heifers $2,970 36 Cat 1A Bred Heifers $2,543 5 Cat 1A Bred Cows $2,700 11 Cat 1A Cow-Calf Pairs $2,818 10 Cat 1A Bulls $2,740 10 Embryo Packages $1,203 1 Flush $2,500 8 Semen Packages $248 1 Cat 1B Open Heifer $1,400 11 Cat 1B Bred Heifers $1,777 3 Cat 3 Open Heifers $1,583 1 SimAngus Open Heifer $1,300 2 Cat 3 Bulls $2,100 42 Commercial Open Heifers $1,221 21 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,810 8 Commercial Bred Cows $1,769 6 Commercial Cow-Calf Pairs $2,533 12 F1 Red Baldy Heifers $1,766 1 Unregistered Cow-Calf Pair $2,600
The top-selling fall open heifer was Lot 18, selling to August Bertz of Mayview, Missouri, for $4,600. She was consigned by Campbell Creek Red Angus, James & Linda Campbell. The top-selling spring open heifer was Lot 3, selling to Jeff Jenkins of Lebanon, Missouri, for $4,500. She was consigned by Lacy’s Red Angus, Dan Lacy.
The top-selling bred heifer was Lot 28, selling to Harmony Hills Red Angus of Springfield, Missouri, for $4,200. She was consigned by Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, Ed Rule.
The top-selling bred cow was Lot 61, selling to Clint Sartin of Strafford, Missouri, for $4,100. She was consigned by Cinco R Ranch, Abel Rodriguez.
souri, for $4,250, She was consigned by Steinbeck Farms, Rick & Laurie Steinbeck.
The top-selling bull was Lot 122, selling to Ray Veale of King City, Missouri, for $4,000. He was consigned by Bar R Farms, Kyle Roder. n
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The tops-selling cow-calf pair was Lot 69, selling to Rusty Merideth of Fayette, Mis-
Texas Red Angus Association www.TexasRedAngus.org
Mark E. Harbin
Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475
BAR C RED ANGUS
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Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711 961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968
REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS
(361) 782-2510 • jakolle@tisd.net
Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.
TRIPLE CREEK RANCH 1995 National Champion Bull Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages
RED ANGUS SINCE 1964
www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October
Morris/Box Ranch Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box
7371 Sherman Rd. • Justin, TX 76247 Cell (817) 929-7773 • Home (940) 242-3216 kelly_box@msn.com • morrisboxranch.com
G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered Red Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country
Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (210)684-1071 • (210) 341-6701
One of the largest herds in the South • Rockwall, TX
Ty Davenport DVM (972) 524-5105
Tim Head
R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611
Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”
KOLLE RED ANGUS
Jim Kolle
Annual Sale in October • Miles, Texas 325-895-0544 www.halfmannredangus.com
CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS
Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, TX • 3klandandcattle.com
P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855
Bobbe McClure
(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net
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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – Sam Lorenzen RIDGELINE RANCH CATTLE JAMES OR KELSEY ALEXANDER 4100 CR 306 ORLAND, CA 95963 CUNNINGHAM LIVESTOCK SIDNEY CUNNINGHAM 1487 GERICKE RD PETALUMA, CA 94952 SONIA DELTORO 4441 ROLLING HILLS RD SHERIDAN, CA 95681 MAKENNA CRAIG MAKENNA, CRAIG 4025 ST JAMES LOOP NAMPA, ID 83687
BAR H RANCH SAM OR LAUREN HUNT 1695 HWY 95 N MOSCOW, ID 83843
IDAHO HIGH DESERT EQUESTRIAN CENTER JOHN OR SHARMAN JANUIK 3377 ANCHOR LN TWIN FALLS, ID 83301 OLIVIA LAMMEY 27370 HWY 30 CALDWELL, ID 83607
AC CATTLE CHANTELLE OR ARLOW NIELSEN PO BOX 110 OROVADA, NV 89425 LABRADOR FLATS TARA CALTON PO BOX 621 YAMHILL, OR 97148
TRENT HALSEY 8192 NW LAMONTA ROAD PRINEVILLE, OR 97754
MURRAY HAY AND CATTLE BRETT OR KAMBRIE MURRAY 34949 SANTIAM HWY LEBANON, OR 97355 KAMBRIE MURRAY KAMBRIE MURRAY 34949 SANTIAM HWY LEBANON, OR 97355
J - T RED ANGUS RANCH TODD OR JEANNETTE FERRY 21213 W COULEE HITE RD SPOKANE, WA 99224 JAKE SMITH 80 MAGEE RD QUILENE, WA 98376
STARLIGHT CATTLE CO. STEVE OR SHANNON WICKERT 902 SE 283RD AVE CAMAS, WA 98607 Area 2 – Montana Director – Bruce Ketchum FUNK ANGUS JUSTIN FUNK PO BOX 284 SACO, MT 59261
GREAT PRAIRIE RED ANGUS MICHAEL GEIB 305 LONGFELLOW RD DAGMAR, MT 59219 DILLON JEWETT 609 LOST CREEK DR KALISPELL, MT 59901
GARRETT JEWETT 609 LOST CREEK DR KALISPELL, MT 59901 HEATHER MARTIN 2405 MARTIN RD MALTA, MT 59538
SADIE REDDICK 365 ELK SPRINGS ROAD BELGRADE, MT 59714
KIARA SHERMAN 36225 MUD CREEK LANE RONAN, MT 59864 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Kevin Miller Z/C LIVESTOCK, LLC ZANE WHITE PO BOX 2353 PINEDALE, WY 82941 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe HERRINGTON CATTLE CO. MATTHEW, KELSEY & MARK HERRINGTON 6252 E HWY 70 SAFFORD, AZ 85546 2 RUNNING R FARM & RANCH JOHANNA OR DUSTAN PROVENCIO 1930 SOUTH ROOSEVELT ROAD 4 1/2 PORTALES, NM 88130 AUDREY ACORD 6316 HWY 75 S MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 SHANE L. BEREND PO BOX 243 WINDTHORST, TX 76389
XACT GENETICS RANCH SUE ANN BEREND 656 FALL WOOD TRAIL FORT WORTH, TX 76131
BLANKS RED ANGUS CATTLE CO. MICHAEL BLANKS 2773 FM 555 GILMER, TX 75645 TEPEE FARMS LLC BEN OR MAX ANN BOWLIN PO BOX 220 HAWLEY, TX 79525 ASHLYNN CASTILLO 1280 MARINO RD BRYAN, TX 77808
KENEDY DEVOE 8514 JIM BAKER ROAD JUSTIN, TX 76247 KADE GOODWIN PO BOX 4066 LIBERTY, TX 77575
ELI GRABIEL 3000 FM 2022 SLOCUM, TX 75839
PTG CATTLE CO. PETE & TAMMY GROFF 2092 CR 4713 LACOSTE, TX 78039
3JH RANCH JAY HARDY PO BOX 14 MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 JILLIAN HARDY PO BOX 14 MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 JOELI HARDY PO BOX 14 MADISONVILLE, TX 77864
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KORTNIE HOOD PO BOX 274 ALVORD, TX 76225
4J RED ANGUS CODY JOHNSON PO BOX 638 NORMANGEE, TX 77871
STUART LASTOVICA 14020 SETTLEMENTS ROAD SALADO, TX 76571 CHERYL LINTHICUM 722 MAIN ST COMFORT, TX 78013
FLYING M RANCH ERIN MCCOLLUM 1829 CR 4310 WHITEWRIGHT, TX 75491 RED RANCH CESAR MORA 8025 STATE HWY 36 S CALDWELL, TX 77836
KENLEY PACK 470 COUNTY ROAD 484 STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401
KP3 CATTLE CO. SHANE AND CHRISTIN PACK 470 COUNTY ROAD 484 STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401
DANIELLE PARKER 9720 EDGE SCHOOL HOUSE RD HEARNE, TX 77859
DOYLE PATTON 16000 BENT TREE FOREST CIRCLE #636 DALLAS, TX 75248 PEC FARMS INC. RAFAEL RAMIREZ 3424 FM 2095 CAMERON, TX 76520
GRADY RHIDENOUR 1620 MEADOWLARK DR CLEBURNE, TX 76033 LOTTA ROCK RANCH PARKER SAVAGE 1011 CR 2610 KRUM, TX 76249
DIAMOND J RANCH JAMES OR ASHLEY SISSOM 4044 CR 2436 COMO, TX 75431
CLAYTON WYATT ST. JOHN 2162 CR 178 GAINESVILLE, TX 76240
STRADER BROTHERS CATTLE CO. ZACHARY STRADER 9615 STRADER LN JUSTIN, TX 76247 TIFFANY STROUD 268 SMITH OAK ROAD SHERMAN, TX 75090 CASSIE WEISHUHN 16889 FM 768 EOLA, TX 76937
Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester ALL-N-TIME ACRES JAKE ATKINSON 65082 CO RD 68 LAKE CITY, MN 55041
MARIN EEG 14818 COUNTY ROAD 4 GREENBUSH, MN 56726
ROLLIN’ ROCK RANCH ROGER AND SHELIA FRENCH 4346 150TH AVE PRINCETON, MN 55371 RED SKY CATTLE CO. BRAD HOST 23078 210TH ST LONG PRAIRIE, MN 56347 COLTON IVERS 27813 540TH AVE AUSTIN, MN 55912
DAWSON JOHNSON 2242 90TH AVE PIPESTONE, MN 56164 LILLY RONHOLDT 585 140TH AVE NE MURDOCK, MN 56271 TANNER RONHOLDT 585 140TH AVE NE MURDOCK, MN 56271 MONICA FITTERER 2440 21ST ST SE TUTTLE, ND 58488
ZANE LODOEN 1421 104TH ST NW WESTHOPE, ND 58793 JENA S. SMITH 5804 VALLEY RD KATHRYN, ND 58049 WILCOX RANCH DON WILCOX 5830 61ST ST SW CARSON, ND 58529
FLYING C RANCH TYLER CAMMACK 14720 HOME PLACE STURGIS, SD 57785
BRIANNA ERDMANN 10891 361ST AVE LEOLA, SD 57456
M 2 CATTLE MARK OR RAY HENDRIX 24189 DEWEY LANE HERMOSA, SD 57744 REBECCA LEDDY 15293 473RD AVE TWIN BROOKS, SD 57269
ROGHAIR ANGUS RANCH ENT BRAD OR SHAWNA ROGHAIR 24259 259TH AVE OKATON, SD 57562
HANSINE RANCH PARTNERSHIP TRAVIS SHAFFER 2400 E DAKOTA AVE PIERRE, SD 57501 SUNSET HILL FARM EVAN VAN BEUSEKOM 19877 465TH AVE BRUCE, SD 52770 SUNSET HILL FARM EVAN VAN BEUSEKOM 19877 465TH AVE BRUCE, SD 52770 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison RUSSELL RED ANGUS STEPHEN RUSSELL 1215 3RD AVE DOWNS, KS 67437 SCHAFFER RED ANGUS GREG SCHAFFER 1314 WEST 44TH HAYS, KS 67601
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY MIKE STOPPEL 600 PARK ST HAYS, KS 67601
STRATFORD ANGUS STEVE, TAYLOR & JR STRATFORD 90453 NW 70TH ST PRATT, KS 67124
TUGGLES TIMBER GLENN FARMS SHAUN TUGGLE 1574 THOMAS ROAD FULTON, KS 66738 ADEN RED ANGUS INC DEREK OR JORDAN ADEN 74507 AVE 409 FARNAM, NE 69029 TERRY CONE PO BOX 263 BURWELL, NE 68823 OLIVIA EICKHOFF 201 SKYWAY RD LINCOLN, NE 68505
HADLEY HARTMAN 61875 HWY 41 TECUMSEH, NE 68450 LOGAN LEISTRITZ 1309 390TH LANE ANTIOCH, NE 69340 STEVEN LIEBER 1201 OAKDALE RD JACKSON, NE 68743
SCHRINER FARMS HAROLD & ERIC SCHRINER 2264 ROAD Q GUIDE ROCK, NE 68942 TY SUTPHEN 13460 ROAD 181 LAKESIDE, NE 69351
RAFTER RED ANGUS JESS WADDELL 110 ROAD F SUTTON, NE 68979
WOLFER RED ANGUS SCHYLER WOLFER 3930 VAN DORN RD BEAVER CROSSING, NE 68313 ANDRAS CATTLE CO. J.C. ANDRAS PO BOX 434 CHECOTAH, OK 74426 BREED CATTLE CO. KIRK BREED 416917 HWY 266 CHECOTAH, OK 74426
BROCK CATTLE COMPANY RONNIE OR DUANE BROCK 178272 N 2760 RD COMANCHE, OK 73529 CLASSIC GENETICS STAN COMER PO BOX 705 ARDMORE, OK 73402 TRISTAN FIELDS PO BOX 366 WYNONA, OK 74084
LARRY & CINDY LAYTON 8707 S 4320 ROAD WELCH, OK 74369 JCL LAND & CATTLE JAMES LINTHICUM 11874 S 4430 RD WELCH, OK 74369
M3 CATTLE CO. IAN & JESSICA MILLER RR 3 BX 359 HENRYETTA, OK 74437
DLR CATTLE DEL & BETTY ROBERTS 2817 CHARDY DRIVE WOODWARD, OK 73801
T SQUARED RED ANGUS TREYNOR TEVEBAUGH 199398 E COUNTY RD 42 WOODWARD, OK 73801 KOLLIN WALTER 11539 N 1990 RD ELK CITY, OK 73644
Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon DAVID VANELSACKER 1541 COUNTY RD 426 S O FELCH, MI 49831
PLEASANT VALLEY HERITAGE FARM JEFFERY & MOIRA SHIPPEE 23 BANCROFT ROAD EDWARDS, NY 13635 SARAH FOWLER 44700 SPRINGBROOK DR ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950 SHANE KNORE 143 GLADES RD MINFORD, OH 45653
MIKE ANDERSON RED ANGUS MIKE OR ANGIE ANDERSON 13470 MALLICOTE DRIVE ABINGDON, VA 24210 THOUSAND HILLS FARM LLC JOHN & JOEL MC CLINTIC PO BOX 278 PHILOMONT, VA 20131 QUAKER HILL FARM LLC CHARLES ROSSON 5728 POINDEXTER RD LOUISA, VA 23093 CHAD SUTTON 3900 MCCOY RD BLACKSBURG, VA 24060
CALLIE TAYLOR PO BOX 1305 PETERSBURG, WV 26847 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott CRAWLEY CATTLE CO. JUSTIN CRAWLEY 112 ALBERTA ST FARMINGTON, AR 72730 ANNA SWEAT 840 HEMPSTEAD 339 MCCASKILL, AR 71847 SARA SWEAT 840 HEMSTEAD 339 MCCASKILL, AR 71847
MASON WALKER 14844 WALKER RD PRAIRIE GROVE, AR 72753 WHITNEY WALKER 14844 WALKER RD PRAIRIE GROVE, AR 72753
AMANDA WATKINS 35230 ABBOT CHARLES RD DADE CITY, FL 33525 TIFFANY WATKINS 35230 ABBOT CHARLES RD DADE CITY, FL 33525
QUENTIN ETHINGTON 84 WELLS LANDING DANVILLE, KY 40422
CALLIE CARLTON 23763 LITWILLER RD DELAVAN, IL 61734
ATTAKAPAS LAND & CATTLE CO. INC. LISA BROUSSARD PO BOX 835 BROUSSARD, LA 70518
HEWING FARMS WILLIAM & SARAH HEWING 12587 N 2100 ST TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467
CALLIE HICKS PO BOX 4253 MIDWAY, KY 40347
KANNON WITCHER 1537 MANTACHIE/ SHILOH RD MANTACHIE, MS 38855 KASH WITCHER 1537 MANTACHIE/SHILOH RD MANTACHIE, MS 38855 CHESTER FARM ROGER CHESTER 1012 HIGHLAND DR DICKSON, TN 37055
JOHN DYLAN MALONE JOHN DYLAN MALONE 207 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD FAYETTEVILLE, TN 37334 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert COLLIN BATTERSON 28963 NUTHATCH AVE BLOOMFIELD, IA 52537 JACOB DAMMAN 3275 JESSUP AVE MELBOURNE, IA 50162 JANE DAMMAN 3275 JESSUP AVE MELBOURNE, IA 50162
HARTUNG CATTLE CO. JEFF HARTUNG 1909 FAIRWAY DRIVE INDIANOLA, IA 50125
WEST WIND RED ANGUS RYAN, JENNY & MARLYS HOKSBERGEN 683 240TH PLACE PELLA, IA 50219 ASHLEY KAHLER 58833 HWY 210 CAMBRIDGE, IA 50046
MCGEE RED ANGUS ALAN OR JODI MCGEE 23158 450TH STREET CHARITON, IA 50049 DELANEY RUNNER DELANEY RUNNER 10787 E 116TH ST N GILMAN, IA 50106
CAIDEN SWEETING CAIDEN SWEETING 1512 UNDERWOOD AVE RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
THOMPSON RED ANGUS ZACH & JENI THOMPSON 1708 310TH STREET MELBOURNE, IA 50162 TANNER VOLKMANN 3569 OLSEN AVE JEWELL, IA 50130
SANDCREEK CATTLE CO. SYDNEY OR MARA WEIS 2228 PHEASANT AVE AFTON, IA 50830 GRADY YEGGY PO BOX 246 RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
MEGHAN FITZGERALD 10193 WOLF HILL RD BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705
CC’S DELIGHT RED ANGUS JOYCE, COOLIE, CHUCK CALLAHAN 2891 CO RD 1925 JACKSONVILLE, MO 65260 ELY DUKES 4174 HWY PP BILLINGS, MO 65610
FREEMAN FAMILY FARM OF THE OZARKS ADAM & AMY FREEMAN PO BOX 772 GAINESVILLE, MO 65655 KURTIS & KELLA GREGORY 711 N LAKE DR MARSHALL, MO 65340
MARTIN RED ANGUS CHRIS OR HEATHER MARTIN 25986 KOHLMYRE TRAIL KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501 MERCER MARTIN 6081 N FARM RD 125 SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
HAT CREEK CATTLE CO. JOHN ODELL 11502 N FARM RD 193 FAIR GROVE, MO 65648 LEAH PUCHBAUER 574 CR 433 JACKSON, MO 63755
JULIE STEINBECK 1311 HIGHWAY E HERMANN, MO 65041 JACOB TOOMBS 535 HWY BB FAIRPLAY, MO 65649
ELK CREEK FARMS CHARLIE & LAURIE WILFORD 3587 STEELY CHAPEL ROAD ELK CREEK, MO 65464 A WILT CATTLE CO. ADAM WILT 6207 SHELBY 435 SHELBINA, MO 63468
CHRIS DAHL 48 STALSBERG STREET WESTBY, WI 54667
RED VALLEY RANCH PAUL AND ASHLEY KURSZEWSKI 3934 WOODLAND RD ROSHOLT, WI 54473 LAUKANT FARMS JOHN LAUKANT E6256 SUNRISE RD REEDSBURG, WI 53959
OLSON’S FLAT CREEK LIVESTOCK ROBERT OLSON W425 RAINBOW ROAD HAYWARD, WI 54843 TOPEL’S LAKESIDE CATTLE CO. JESSE TOPEL 1349 TOPEL ST. LAKE MILLS, WI 53551
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Building Better Beef Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247
Ron and Esther Fischer
(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036
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Amie & Teri Angelo
Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 • www.gmracattle.com
(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832
www.sutherlinfarms.com
Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099
suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT
Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!
Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413
Leland
Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty
Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December
Tim & Julie Shick
P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net
Visit our website for more informaion, sales and events!
Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes
40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com
The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com
MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION RED ANGUS ANGUS RANCH RANCH RED
Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March (701) 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 34 mi.(701) SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 34 mi. SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 42 mi. N Beach, ND 192 ND Hwy 16 N 42 Mark mi. N118 Beach, 192 ND MT Hwy59270 16 N Mile HwyND 16 Sidney, Mile Mark 118 Hwy 16 Sidney, MT 59270
www.montanaredangus.com 1-877-Red-Angus • email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com
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in Big Sky Country! - We Focus on The Female -
1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com
Vic & Shari Westphal
Email: klmpnra@gmail.com
RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179
LUCHT RED ANGUS ML
Bozeman, MT • 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com
ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS
FRITZ RED ANGUS
1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net
Shepherd Red Angus Jim & Ginger Shepherd
3631 Maple Leaf Ave. Cody, Wyo. 82414 406-698-6657 • 307-578-8741 jsgshepherd@gmail.com - PRIVATE TREATY SALES -
Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"
Charlie & Linda Lewis
(406) 962-3330
Breeding Joint Bull Sale for with Feddes Balance Red Angus Craig & Taryn DeBoer Manhattan, MT • (406) 282-9029 Cell (406) 570-3304 • www.ctredangus.com
Contact us today for a breeder near you!
MTRAA Officers
President: Julie Morton - Three Forks, MT - info@gmracattle.com Vice President: Francis Koenig - Winnet, MT - francis@midrivers.net Sec/Treasurer: Chris Pierce - Molt, MT - MTRAASecretary@gmail.com
MTRAA Directors
Karen Raisland - St. Ignatius, MT - sti4058@blackfoot.net Veronica Christensen - Park City, MT - criters@charter.net Mark Jansma - Acton, MT - angus_baron@yahoo.com American Red Angus Magazine ■ July/August 2017 79
AREA 1 - West
SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman
400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits
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ANGUS
Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com
Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726
Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 85
Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Bruce Ketchum, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 78-79
AREA 3 Rocky Mountain
Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Kevin Miller, Director
KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”
Sound udders-Great Dispositions Moderate Frames-Calving Ease-Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado
Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman
Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790
www.solidrockredangus.com
AREA 4 - Southwest
Texas • New Mexico • Arizona
Texas Breeders can be found on page 75 Kyley DeVoe, Director
AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director
RED ANGUS
FLATIRON 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
1A BULLS & HEIFERS
MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
Cory & Katy Johnson
5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677
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
HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC
Fort Garland, CO 81133 Mobile (719) 588-1877
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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
Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277
Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available
Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com
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@ndsupernet.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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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
$275 per year!
Get Your Breeder Directory ad for only Jared, Lacey, Paisley & Cooper 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
Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org
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
Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma
Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales
Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 73 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 83 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director
(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net
AREA 9 - Midwest
Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers
If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS! (740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com
RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
www.mcmurphyfarms.com
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
Put a Valentine in your herd!
Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295
Oakridgefarms.org
Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus
2734 Old Washington Rd. • Westminster, MD 21157
ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL
Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 85
Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price
Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719
Alva, Oklahoma
Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin
Tom Karr
WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS
MCMURPHY FARMS
Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 74
Valentine Farms Red Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves & Semen with Breed Leading EPDs
30 years breeding cattle with Richard & Bob Johnson 2687 Moriah Rd. performance & longevity in mind in a highly intensive Oak Hill, OH 45656 grazing management system. 740.682.7869 Cattle that work for a living! 740.418.5022
JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa
Bruce Westhuis
Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854
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Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009
AREA 8 - Southeast
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS
Steven Harris DVM
4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM
Rob & Amy Hess
Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com
Pasture to Plate Performance Tested
Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty
920-982-1670 Brad Ketterhagen khiddencreek@aol.com Sales/Customer Service www.hiddencreekfarm.com 417-669-1619
ROUSE RED ANGUS
Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net
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“Always With the Best Cattle‌Alwaysâ€?
Paul Hildreth, President • (815) 482-3742 Bill Embry, Vice President • (309) 264-3192 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer • (217) 369-0466
DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE
Foreign Breeders
Joel Birdwell
• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net
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HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058
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CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE
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FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm
FAYLOR RED ANGUS
SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas 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 March 17, 2017
HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH 2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais
Mark and Kim Harms
Visit our website to locate a breeder near you! “Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty
Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.
Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers
Jack & Roxie Janssen
1825 Ave. X • Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 • Cell (620) 562-7041 janssen@hometelco.net “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus”
Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com
www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus
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”
HOFT RED ANGUS
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
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Calendar of Events August 1 12 18 18 19 20 28
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for September ARA Magazine Kansas Red Angus Field Day, Smith Center, KS National Junior Red Angus Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA Summer Sizzler National Red Angus Sale, Des Moines, IA National Red Angus Open Show, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA Calving Book Custom Cover Order Deadline Bieber Field Day, Leola, SD
1 9 13-15 14-22 23 29 30
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October ARA Magazine Kick Off Classic, Knoxville, IA National Red Angus Convention, Colorado Springs, CO Mushrush HerdBuilder Online Heifer Sale Paul Fehrman Family Complete Dispersal, Madison, SD Jeffries Red Angus, Checotah, OK Leddy Hereford & Red Angus Dispersal, Twin Brooks, SD
1 2 4 7 7 10-11 17 21 25 28 28 28 29 30
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November ARA Magazine Red Alliance, Sulphur Springs, TX Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus, Miles, TX Hall-Pokorny Red Angus Dispersal, Bartlett, NE VF Red Angus Cattlemen’s Fall Classic, Terrebonne, OR R. A. Brown Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Throckmorton, TX Jacobson Red Angus Female Sale, Mahnomen, MN Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO UTI/MMM, Emporia, KS Frey Red Angus Dispersal, Granville, ND Pieper Red Angus Sale, Hay Springs, NE Triple S Cowgirls Fall Female Sale Lacy’s Red Angus Bull & Female Sale, Drexel, MO Rust Mountain View Ranch Female Sale, Mercer, ND
1 3 4 9 11 15
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine Milk Creek Reds Female Sale, Plevna, MT Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Bieber Fever XIII, Leola, SD Laubach Red Angus Sale, Big Timber, MT Front-Pasture Female Sale, Putnam, OK
1 6 8 9 11
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January ARA Magazine Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT NDRAA Annual Meeting & Banquet ND Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE
September
October
November
December
View the extended list of events at RedAngus.org
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Missouri Red Angus Association
Route 61 Box 851 Cabool, MO 65689 417-962-0181 kmassey.moredangus@gmail.com www.missouriredangus.com
Balancing Performance with Maternal Mike and Stephanie Smith Columbia, MO 573-881-0395 • 573-449-1809
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
Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112
scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com
Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655
Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com
"As Good as the Best, Better than the Rest"
McPhee Red Angus
Ken & Brenda Keesaman
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
Red Angus Bulls • Heifers
Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503
Look to THE WEST! In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...
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RED ANGUS CATTLE
DOUG and BETTY DUNN 9695 Lowerbridge Way • Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 923-1705 • Fax (541) 923-5005 A Leachman Cattle Company Cooperator
LORENZEN RANCHES
North Santiam Red Angus
P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen
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
John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032
RED ANGUS SINCE 1959
Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com
Carl, Jodi & Scott Lautenschlager
(509) 657-3301 • carljodi@hotmail.com Rt. 1 Box 12 Endicott, WA 99125
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Advertiser Index
3K Land & Cattle Co ............................75 5L Red Angus ......................................79 9 MIle Ranch ........................................11 Adams Angus Ranch............................73 Andras Stock Farm ..............................86 Angelo Cattle Company .......................78 Angus World ........................................82 Atkinson Reds ......................................74 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................76 BCF Technology ..................................45 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................85 Bar C Red Angus..................................75 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........80 Basel Red Angus..................................81 Beatty Farms .......................................74 Beckton Stock Farm ............................82 Bieber Red Angus ..............................6,7 BIM Red Angus ....................................73 Birdwell, James ....................................82 Birdwell, Joel ........................................81 Birnie Red Angus..................................73 Bola Red Angus ..............................71,75 Booth, CK Sonny..................................82 Bovine Elite ..........................................25 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................79 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................12,80 Brown, RA ..................................22,23,75 Brylor Ranch ........................................82 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................45 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................74 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................72,73 C-T ..................................................29,79 Campbell Red Angus............................80 Canadian RA Promotion Society ..........82 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................81 Chappell Red Angus ............................81 Chiefline Red Angus ............................75 Christensen Red Angus........................79 Choat Cattle Co....................................73 Clark Cattle Services............................82 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................30 Country Acres Farm ............................81 Croissant Red Angus............................80 Cross Diamond................................73,87 Crossroads Cattle Company ................81 Crump Red Angus ................................80 D&D Cattle Co .....................................73 DK Red Angus......................................80 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........82
336 490th Ave. Searsboro, Iowa 50242
Diamond H ..........................................83 Double Eagle Ranch ............................85 Elmwood Fields ....................................81 Englewood Farms ................................34 Faylor Red Angus ................................83 Feddes Red Angus ..............................29 Fehrman Family Red Angus ................50 Fick Red Angus ....................................73 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................78 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................83 Flat Creek Farms..................................74 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................80 Forster Red Angus ..............................80 Fritz Red Angus....................................79 Genex/CRI ......................................82,88 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................74 Gilchrist ................................................82 Gill Red Angus......................................35 Glacier Red Angus ..............................78 Green Mountain Red Angus ............27,78 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................75 H & F Red Angus .................................83 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,75 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ..............40,73 Harbin Red Angus ...............................79 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................83 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................81 Hoft Red Angus ...................................79 Hueftle Cattle Co ............................39,73 Illinois Red Angus Association..............81 JST Red Angus ....................................85 Jacobson Red Angus ......................15,80 James Red Angus ................................86 Janssen Red Angus ............................83 Jacobs, Roger ......................................82 Jarvis Red Angus ................................74 Jeffries Land & Cattle ......................31,81 Karr Farms ..........................................81 KK Farms ............................................85 Kick Off Classic Sale ............................13 King’s Farm ..........................................23 Klompien Red Angus............................79 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................83 Koenig Ranch Reds ............................78 Kolle Red Angus ..................................75 Kravig Red Angus ................................80 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................85 Laubach Red Angus ............................78 Lautenschlager & Sons ........................85
JoAnn James (641) 593-6526 Fax (641) 593-6646
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Lazy J Bar ............................................80 Leddy Hereford & Red Angus ..............18 Leland Red Angus ..........................19,78 Little Creek Farm..................................74 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................81 Loosli Red Angus ................................85 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................85 Lucht Red Angus .................................79 Ludvigson ........................................20,21 MARS Red Angus ................................79 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................85 McLean Red Angus ..............................74 McMurphy Farms. ................................81 McPhee Red Angus..............................85 Meado-West Farms..............................81 Mees Ranch ........................................78 Mercer Farm ........................................74 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................80 Milk Creek Reds. ............................33,79 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................80 Morris/Box Ranch ................................75 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,83 Namken Red Angus ............................81 North Santiam Red Angus....................85 OHR ....................................................80 Oak Ridge Farms ................................81 ORIgen ................................................82 Osborn Red Angus ..............................74 Overmiller ............................................38 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................85 Peacock Red Angus ........................17,72 Pelton Red Angus.................................83 Pieper Red Angus ................................73 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............71,82 Plain Jan’s ............................................72 Pool Ranch...........................................82 ProTernative ........................................16 Quality Genetics ..................................79 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................85 RAAA National Convention ............51-66 RAAA National Show............................67 RCR Promotions ..................................74 Rafter H Ranch ....................................71 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................73 Ramsdale Reds ...................................75 Red Angus Foundation....................49,72 Red Angus Society of Australia ............82 Redland Red Angus ............................78 Red Alliance Sale ................................37
Red Belt Red Angus ............................74 Red Cow Relocators ............................82 Red Fork Red Angus ............................78 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................83 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............71 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................83 Rocking K Ranch..................................74 Rouse Red Angus ................................81 S Diamond Angus ................................73 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................73 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................79 Schuler Red Angus ..............................73 Schumacher Trust ................................83 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................80 Sheaman Ranch ..................................80 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................80 Shoal Creek..........................................85 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................80 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................80 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ..........................80 Southeast Red Angus Association .......74 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................85 Stout, Justin..........................................82 Strauss Free Raised ............................84 Summer Sizzler Sale............................41 Sun River..............................................78 Sutherlin Farms ....................................78 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................74 Sycamore Farm....................................74 Tally Farms ..........................................78 Tally Ho Farms ....................................44 Thunder Grove Angus ..........................81 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................74 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................75 UTI/MMM Sale ....................................43 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valentine Farms ..................................81 Valnes Red Angus ................................80 Veto Valley Farms ................................74 Wedel Red Angus ................................83 Westphal Red Angus............................79 Whitley Red Angus ..............................74 Willows Farm Company ......................85 Windrush Farm ....................................85 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................85 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............81
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