Red Angus Magazine - January by Red Angus Association of America

VOLUME 62, NUMBER 1

JANUARY 2026

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Bull Buyer’s Edition

Beckton's 81st Anniversary Bull and Heifer Production Sale Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Selling 240 Red Angus 200 Bulls and 40 Heifers

1:00 pm at our ranch 10 miles west of Sheridan Online bidding will be available on DV Auction and Superior Livestock

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Beckton is the Foundation Herd of the Red Angus breed 80 years of performance evaluation and genetic selection brings you industry leading genetics for Total Efficiency Calving Ease and Calving Percentage Efficiency More total live calves per cow in the herd - 16 of the top 20 sires in the entire Red Angus breed for Calving Ease EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. Cow Herd Efficiency Moderate sized cows have lower feed maintenance requirements. More cows per acre means more calves per acre. The average size of our mature cow age 5 and older is 1100-1150 pounds. We list the actual weight of each dam for every bull in our sale catalog. Growth and Feed Conversion Efficiency Rapid and cost efficient gain to market weight - 14 of the top 20 sires in the entire Red Angus breed for Dry Matter Intake EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. Overall Profitability 14 of the top 20 sires in the Red Angus breed for HerdBuilder Index are Beckton sires or desccended from Beckton sires.

Beckton sires have long been the Red Angus breed's leading choice for calving ease and for functional, maternal females

Additional Facts: All 20 of the top 20 sires in the breed for low Birth Weight EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. 15 of the top 20 sires in the breed for Heifer Pregnancy EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires 11 of the top 20 sires in the breed for Stayability EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires Finally: On the consumer's dinner plate - Beckton's many generations of DNA selection for beef tenderness make our cattle very popular for specialty beef marketing programs

Call, write or email for a catalog becktonredangus.com office@becktonredangus.com 37 Beckton Drive Sheridan, WY 82801 307-674-6095

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Table of Contents – January 2026 Features

Volume 62, Number 1

Shaped by Generations, Strengthened by Strategy................................. 44

18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 940-387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org

Winter Management That Protects Bull Health and Fertility.................... 58

Publisher/Advertising Director.....................Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 • tracey@redangus.org Editor...........................................Maclaine Shults-Mauney 785-448-0239 • maclaine@redangus.org Subscriptions and Circulation.................Jaeden Schneider 940-387-3502, Ext. 7 • email: membership@redangus.org

Extending Winter Feed Supply with Practical Alternatives that Pay Off.... 70 Females of the Future: Rebuilding the Cow Herd from the Cow Up.......... 94 Legacy Alofts: How the Skinners Sustain a Seven-Generation Ranch..... 106

Affiliated with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Beef Improvement Federation U.S. Beef Breed’s Council National Pedigreed Livestock Council

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Published 10 times annually by the Red Angus Association of America at the national headquarters (18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202, Commerce City, CO 80022). A non-political magazine dedicated to the promotion and improvement of breeding, feeding and marketing Red Angus cattle. Subscription rate: U.S., 1 year - $30; 2 years - $55. Canada and Mexico, 1 year - $44, 2 years - $82 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). International Air Mail, 1 year - $55; 2 years - $100 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). These rates are based on Third Class Bulk mailed from Jefferson City, Missouri. Add $20 per year for First Class.

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Board Commentary..............................................................................................4 Association Commentary......................................................................................8 Marketing Update...............................................................................................16 Special Red Angus-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale Calendar.....................................18 RAAA Enhances American Red Program..............................................................20 Member Services Bulletin...................................................................................22 30 Years of THR: Proving Progress in Fertility......................................................36 The Generational Genetic Update: Honoring the Past While Building What’s Next.......82 2025 Wrap-Up: Favorite Memories ....................................................................88 Member News..................................................................................................114 New Members..................................................................................................116 Calendar of Events...........................................................................................126 Advertiser Index...............................................................................................126

Red Angus Association of America Group: Red Angus Stockyard

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Cover photo by Tracey Koester, North Dakota

Remington Red Angus 13870 Remington Road Vale, SD 57788 Jesse Cibic 605-423-1144

RAAA Board of Directors PRESIDENT Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jeff@diamondpcattle.com

Board Commentary

Beef Supply Chain: Why It Matters More Than Ever to Red Angus Seedstock Breeders by Jeff Pettit, President

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST Tony Ballinger | Morgan Mill, Texas anthony.ballinger@adm.com SECOND VICE PRESIDENT AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS Jason Anderson | Oberlin, Kansas jasonea9@hotmail.com EX-OFFICIO Kyley DeVoe | Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com TREASURER REGION A DIRECTOR Keith Hickle | Auburn, Washington keith.a.hickle@gmail.com BOARD SECRETARY AREA 5 DIRECTOR - NORTHERN PLAINS Stephanie Jung | Mina, South Dakota lazyjbarranch@yahoocom REGION B DIRECTOR Craig Bieber | Leola, South Dakota craig@bieberredangus.com REGION C DIRECTOR John Langdon | Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com

In today’s rapidly evolving beef industry, understanding the full supply chain, from genetics to the meat case, is no longer optional for seedstock breeders. For Red Angus producers in particular, the connection between seedstock decisions and downstream performance has never been more direct, more measurable or more vital to long-term success. The beef supply chain is not a series of isolated steps, but an interconnected ecosystem in which every link influences the next. For Red Angus breeders committed to providing reliable, profitable and efficient genetics, recognizing the importance of their role in this chain is key to staying relevant and driving progress for the entire industry. Seedstock operations represent the foundation of the beef supply chain. The decisions made at the breeder level affect traits that influence every stage downstream: fertility, calving ease, growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass merit and ultimately the consumer’s eating experience. By leveraging modern genetic tools, objective selection pressure, and programs such as Angus Access, breeders help ensure that commercial cattlemen can market calves with confidence, and that buyers throughout the chain can depend on Red Angus influence to deliver predictable results. As commercial cow-calf producers work to remain competitive, they increasingly rely on dependable seedstock partners who understand market signals coming from the feedyard and packing sectors. Feedlots demand cattle that convert efficiently, remain healthy and deliver consistent carcass outcomes. Packers, in turn, are responding to consumer expectations for tenderness, flavor and sustainability.

AREA 1 DIRECTOR - WEST George Murdock | Pendleton, Oregon murdockcattle@gmail.com AREA 2 DIRECTOR - MONTANA Craig DeBoer | Manhattan, Montana ctredangus@yahoo.com AREA 3 DIRECTOR - ROCKY MOUNTAIN Ron Christensen | Sterling, Utah hotshoeredangus@gmail.com AREA 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST Michael Watkins | Harrison, Arkansas watkinscattleco@windstream.net AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST Will Andras | Manchester, Illinois andras@irtc.net 4

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Red Angus cows anchor the beef supply chain with maternal strength and predictable genetics, raising calves that deliver consistent performance and reliable value. January 2026

Beef Supply Chain: Why It Matters More Than Ever to Red Angus Seedstock Breeders All of these demands trace back to genetics. When seedstock breeders stay informed about feedyard performance trends and packer grid incentives, they can fine-tune breeding programs to align with real-world economic drivers. Traceability and data transparency have become defining components of today’s beef supply chain. Programs that verify age, source and genetic merit are increasingly valuable for both domestic and export markets. Red Angus breeders who participate in these systems not only strengthen the credibility of their own operations but also contribute to a larger value proposition for the breed. The more information that flows from seedstock herds through commercial ranches, feedyards and packers, the stronger the collective ability to benchmark, improve and respond to shifting demand.

“The beef supply chain is not a series of isolated steps, but an interconnected ecosystem in which every link influences the next.” Modern consumers are also placing a higher premium on quality, consistency and sustainability. Red Angus genetics are well-positioned to meet these expectations, but only when breeders understand how consumer preferences shape the rest of the chain. Whether the goal is improving marbling, enhancing maternal efficiency or reducing input costs, every breeding decision echoes from pasture to plate. By staying engaged with all sectors – commercial producers, feedlot managers, packing representatives and retail

. . . t e r c e s o n e r a s l u b t s e b e Th right bul for your cows! Fnd the

stakeholders – breeders help ensure that Red Angus remains synonymous with value throughout the supply chain. Ultimately, the beef supply chain is not a distant concept for seedstock breeders. It’s the framework that determines the success of their customers, the reputation of their breed, and the profitability of their own operations. When Red Angus breeders embrace the full scope of that chain, they strengthen every segment of the industry and secure a more resilient future for Red Angus genetics nationwide. //

33rd Annual

SATURDAY, g n i l F g Sprin MARCH 28, 2026

At the Ranch, Harlowton, MT Bulls Selling: Yearling Open Yearling Heifers

Sires: Fischer John Wick 361

LEM Stockyard 2001 Six Mile Wrangler 409E Suth Free Style 33K Fischer Kodiak 538

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Fischer Red Angus Ron & Esther Fischer Harlowton, MT 406-632-5598 fischerredangus.com

RAAA National Office

Association Commentary

18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 940-387-3502 | FAX 888-829-6069 info@redangus.org | RedAngus.org

RAAA National Staff EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Greg Ruehle 720-916-1135 | GregRuehle@redangus.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Halla Ramsey Ext. 10 | halla@redangus.org

MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST Stephanie Essegian Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org

Happy New Year to all. I’m a few months into my role as executive vice president and, while I’ve enjoyed this start, I’m even more excited about what lies ahead.

Prior to the start of the new year, I met with other breed executives and traveled to, or joined via Zoom, state Red Angus banquets and events. January includes the National Red Angus show at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, and executive committee and board meetings in Denver, with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo rounding out the month.

DNA PROGRAMS MANAGER Ariana Maxey Ext. 24 | ariana@redangus.org DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Julia Sanderson Ext. 14 | julia@redangus.org

These travels allow me to meet hundreds of breeders and their families, to understand their expectations and to work toward delivering programs they deem valuable. The conversations have been candid and challenging – exactly what I expect from people who care deeply about the Red Angus breed and the Association.

DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Andi Inmon Ext. 5 | andi@redangus.org DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org DATABASE PROGRAMMERS Tom Ballard, Roy Sebastian and Praveen Seerapu PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 | tracey@redangus.org DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Trisha Klement Glassinger 580-775-5090 | trisha@redangus.org EDITOR & WRITTEN CONTENT SPECIALIST Maclaine Shults-Mauney 970-234-9685 | maclaine@redangus.org SHOW SPECIALIST Erin Dorsey 970-396-5420 | erin@redangus.org ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR Janet Russell Ext. 11 | janet@redangus.org MEMBERSHIP & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Jaeden Schneider Ext. 7 | jaeden@redangus.org JUNIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR Taylor Dorsey 970-397-0356 | taylordorsey@redangus.org RECEPTIONIST Tabitha Romero Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs staff is on page 16

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by Greg Ruehle, Executive Vice President

In those early weeks, I met breeders at the American Royal in Kansas City and Western National Red Angus Show in Reno, Nevada. I spent time in Washington, D.C., sharing the benefits of Red Angus as the U.S. beef cow herd looks to rebuild. I also spent time with our Red Angus leadership team, and mourned the loss of an industry icon in Rob Brown.

DIRECTOR OF BREED IMPROVEMENT A.J. Knowles Ext. 39 | AJ@redangus.org REDSPRO & REGISTRY TEAM LEAD Kaitlyn Fulmer Ext. 6 | kaitlyn@redangus.org

Building the Future with Great Cattle and Even Better People

January 2026

I’ve also visited with leaders outside of RAAA who have seen the same Red Angus revolution that I have. Their observations include increased Red Angus numbers and quality, with deeper data sets and improved genetic relevance. Their comments also recognize the quality of Red Angus people, from breeders and commercial producers to leaders and our staff – great cattle, even better people. A copy of the current strategic plan accompanies me on my travels. The existing plan is outstanding, with core policies focused on demand, economic growth, communications and a strategic focus. These policies, and their supporting objectives, remain relevant today. We will review and update the strategic plan in 2026, but I believe many core objectives will remain as relevant for the future as they have been in the past. More details to come on this initiative. I’m blessed to have a team at home that allows me to travel, confident that water tanks are filled and cattle are properly checked. Because of their support, I’m able to continue spending time with staff in Commerce City – at least one week a month – and coordinate travel to remote staff members. The talent and diversity of RAAA’s staff continue to challenge executive leadership to cast a clear vision, develop the protocols to achieve that vision and define metrics that chart progress and success. Our regular conversations include acronyms like SOPs and OKRs that will provide clarity and a clear path forward. Let me close with my thanks – to the leadership and staff for their support in these first few months and to the breeders who took time to convey their support and expectations for the Red Angus breed. We are proud of our great cattle and even better people. //

Powered by Genetics ... Koester Red Angus combines over 20 years of genomic DNA testing with practical, hands-on selection to deliver bulls that perform both on paper and in the pasture. While advanced data drives our decisions, we never compromise structure, muscle and phenotype. Our bulls are built to produce efficient, high-performing cattle and long-lasting females – ensuring commercial cattlemen get results that are as reliable as they are profitable. Proven Genetics. Reliable, Profitable Results.

BB PROPULSION 9096 (#4169122)

Propulsion offspring have been very popular and for good reason. He sires attractive, long-sided, deep, well-muscled cattle. His high-growth and high-marbling progeny are structurally correct with great foot structure.

HRP ENGINEER 3059L (#4813161)

Engineer is new to our lineup and has the look and data to sire high-performing cattle. He is a long-sided, deep-made bull with exceptional muscle dimension. He has excellent foot structure as well. Owned with Genex.

LORENZEN CHARTER 0906 (#4259349)

LORENZEN INSIGHT 9917 (#4114758)

Charter is our go-to calving-ease sire with more muscle and shape than any sure-shot calvingease bull we have ever used. His progeny are long, deep sided and attractive with added extra marbling and great index rankings.

Insight ranks in the top of the breed in ProS, GM and Marbling. He is a testament to balanced traits and maintains impressive growth, carcass merit and maternal strength as a calving-ease sire with outcross genetics.

New Sire!

BROWN REVEREND L156 (#4878346)

Reverend commands respect! He ranks at the very top for ProS, GM, CED and Marb – calving ease, growth and carcass. He’s one impressive dude for muscling and phenotype, and offers an outcross to our herd. Owned with Genex.

PIE HONKY TONK 4280 (#5027481)

Honky Tonk commands the dance floor with extreme performance and carcass numbers that add value at every level of production. Plus, he’s spot on for phenotype, foot structure and disposition. Owned with Leland Red Angus.

Selling 60 age-advantaged bulls in conjunction with Leland Red Angus

Friday, March 13, 2026 1 p.m. MT • At the Ranch • Sidney, MT 185 Bulls • 65 Comm. Yearling Heifers

Request a catalog:

Steve & Tracey Koester Steele, ND (701) 400-1611 cell KoesterRedAngus.com koesterredangus@gmail.com

Decisions Made Easy – Leland Red Angus Selecting bulls shouldn’t feel like a gamble. At Leland Red Angus, generations of proven genetics and a deep selection make your choice straightforward. Expect heavy steer calves that top the market, beautiful females that stay productive for years, and a program built on integrity, consistency and results you can see in every calf crop. Trusted genetics. Reliable program. Cattle that deliver proven results. Calves coming in 2026

#5027481 PIE HONKY TONK 4280

#4825473 LELAND DEPLOYMENT 3149

#4455723 LSF SRR PATENT 1083J

#4558533 5L 9-MILE QUARTERBACK 1167

#4773529 KOESTER PROPEL 261

#4474365 LELAND BRUNSWICK 1047

Connect with us – and ride along on our ranch!

Annual Production Sale

Friday, March 13, 2026 1 p.m. MDT • At the Ranch 41 mi. N of Beach, ND, or 34 mi. SE of Sidney, MT

Selling: 185 Bulls • 65 Comm. Yearling Heifers Including age-advantaged bulls from Koester Red Angus

Leland RED ANGUS RANCH Melvin & Luella Leland • (701) 565-2347 Todd & Carla Leland • (701) 565-2361 192 Hwy 16 N • Sidney, MT 59270 lelandra@restel.net • www.lelandredangus.com

Annual

Production Sale

February 6-14, 2026 Online on DVAuctions

Featuring 130+ Coming Two Year Old Registered Red Angus Bulls Plus a Selection of Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers Bulls are PAP TESTED AND ULTRASOUNDED

Calvo Suffeina 628M #5097141 OCC Geno X Calvo Forager 57E

Calvo Annie 534M #5096471

Calvo Revolution Rose 552M #5097055 Calvo Forager 57E x Beckton Likeable D038

Calvo Forager 57E X Calvo Julian 95Z

Two Calvo Forager 57E Bred Heifers!

Calvo Rose 664M #5097281

Calvo Vanessa 648M #5187469 Calvo Forager 57E X Duff War Chest

Calvo Vanessa 614M #5096983

Calvo Forager 57E x Calvo Blockade 15E

Calvo Masterplan K419 X Calvo Next Generation 221D

Joe: 605-830-2210 • Rick: 402-760-1274 • calvorachael@yahoo.com • www.calvofamilyredangus.com

Rohrich’s

CUTTING EDGE RANCH Low-Input, High-Output Sale

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026

ATION!

NEW LOC

Selling:

55 Red Angus Yearling Bulls

Low Birthweight // High Growth // Packed with Meat & Muscle

40 Red Angus Virgin Age-Advantaged Bulls From the Heart of our May-June-Calving Herd Age Advantaged // Rugged // High-Performance Type

AT THE RANCH STEELE, ND // 1 PM CT

Our sale is early ... If you haven’t sold calves yet and money is tight, no worries! Call Rick to discuss our “buy now, pay later” buying incentive. CER FINAL DRAFT 3005

STRA RANCH HAND 2010

RED COCKBURN PREMIUM 3059

SSS MOON PIE 680K

RED WILBAR HENNESSEY 3K

Let us help you build your herd with our breed-leading genetics! Progeny out of:

Red Cockburn Premium 3059 NSFR Equity L24 CER Final Draft 3005 SSS Moon Pie 680K Red LWNBRG Slowburn 102H Wilbar Hennessy 3K Lacy Collusion 115F Red Wilbar Infusion 814J STRA Ranch Hand 2010

Rohrich’s

CUTTING EDGE RANCH

Rick & Amber Rohrich • 701-391-1911 Kaden Rohrich • 701-934-4178 2838 Hwy. 3 • Steele, ND 58482 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com

Our program is built on disposition, structural soundness, and data-driven performance—cattle that graze, travel, calve unassisted, and prove themselves in the feedyard. If you want no-nonsense genetics backed by years of carcass and feeding data, we hope to see you on sale day.

~ The Brawner Family

At the Ranch 1:30pm CST Address 88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221

*SELLING 65 HEAD OF AGE ADVANTAGED COMING 2 YEAR OLD BULLS

GENERATIONS OF PREDICTABILITY PRODUCTION SALE

Featuring - Limousin, Lim-Flex and Red Angus

HONEST CATTLE. HONEST PEOPLE. HONEST DEALINGS. www.bulliscreek.com • 402-376-4465

Marketing Update

Marketing Red Angus in a Tumultuous Market by Kelly Smith, Director of Commercial Marketing

Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING Kelly Smith 417-855-9461 | kelly@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org 402-418-2351

Days like that make me step back and ask what all this really means in the real world. How do we deal with the mental strain and, more importantly, the day-today realities of this market?

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Elizabeth Caskey | elizabeth@redangus.org 706-513-4951

In my travels this past year, I attended Superior’s Week in the Rockies video sale in July. Each morning, as I rode the elevator down from my room, I visited with ranchers and ranch families who were in town for the auction.

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Jesse Henson | jesse@redangus.org 828-734-3451 VALUE-ADDED DEPARTMENT TEAM LEAD Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST Lauren Weingardt Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org ENROLL IN VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS AND ORDER TAGS: tags@redangus.org 940-477-4593

I can honestly say I have probably never encountered a happier bunch in my career. That week, we sold about 315,000 head of cattle over five days from all across the country. Then, as fall approached and we normally expect a dip in the market with the fall run, we saw a rally like no other. My point is this: as we stand today, the market is roughly in the same place it was during those exuberant days of July.

Weekly Email Marketing Service of Feeder and Finished Cattle

The Red Angus show list informs feedyard managers, order buyers and other interested parties of Red Angus-influenced cattle. Producers can market feeder or finished cattle through this free service when selling through a sale barn, video auction or private treaty. The weekly show list is emailed to potential buyers through the Red Angus FeederFax email service. To upload information about cattle or to view cattle available, visit RedAngus.org/showlist. To receive the weekly FeederFax marketing service that will highlight that week’s show list, please visit bit.ly/RAAAFeederFax. RED ANGUS Magazine |

Yet when I checked the futures board at noon, feeder cattle were only down a tick and fat cattle were slightly higher. Not exactly matching the predictions.

COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org 913-626-2715

Market predictability still feels like a far-off concept as we turn the calendar to a new year. Last fall, I sat in my office the day after President Trump announced he would drop the 40% tariffs on beef from Brazil. Going into that day, most predictions were that the futures board would fall the limit and maybe do it every day the following week because of that news.

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So, my thoughts in all this come down to one idea – control what you can control. Are you doing all you can to make your cattle more valuable? Are you selling cattle that are alike in size, color, condition and age? Are you selling in load-lot sizes, or working with others to commingle calves and build loads? I know there is a lot of talk about whether producers should wean and precondition their calves. I’ll say this – nine times out of 10, it pays to have those cattle ready to go to a feedyard or wheat pasture with as little extra effort on the new owner as possible. There is hardly a feedyard or stocker operator anywhere who truly wants to start fresh, high-risk cattle. It’s expensive, it’s time-consuming and cattle can die. The best place to start and get calves straightened out is at the point of origin, where stress and exposure to disease are at their lowest. Many of these things are not new ideas. But have you adjusted your program to squeeze out all the profit you can? As for the markets, I had the pleasure of being on a call one evening that featured

PIE Hollywood 222

PIE Herdsman Herdsman 2012

PIE Long Haul 1344

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 17 -3 91 163 .97 .75

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 13 -4.1 79 138 .73 .16

Semen now available on one of the best Complete 7000E sons to date

One of the most exciting bulls the breed has ever seen!

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 11 -1.1 82 139 .57 .49

One of the most exciting Hard Drive sons to date! He is also a maternal brother to PIE QuarterBack 789

PIE ua Quarterback t a 7 789

PIE Captain Captain 057

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 18 -5.7 68 123 .78 .43

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 14 -5.3 62 104 .55 .40

PIE PIE CCenterFire enterFire 2064

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 17 -4.9 73 124 .83 .61

Outcross genetics with one of the best maternal pedigrees that you can find

LSF Identity LSF Identity - 0295H 0295H

Biebers Maximus E294 Biebers

Offering semen on some of the BEST IN THE BREED! Thick made, great feet. With exceptional growth.

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 6 1.6 104 167 .57 .56

Red Allison Red Allison Hush Hush Money Money 3K 3K

Great Phenotype, EPD’s and is one of the most sought after bulls in the breed.

Outcross genetics. Great Feet, Exceptional Phenotype. 7+ IMF Scan

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 18 -6.3 84 125 .65 .20

Mark, Deb or Tate Pieper H- 308-638-4557 | C- 308-430-0989

CED BW WW YW Marb REA 11 -1 75 115 .23 .28

Tate’s Cell - 308-430-1777

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Marketing Red Angus in a Tumultuous Market Darrell Peel, Ph.D. Peel is one of the most noted cattle economists in our industry and works for Oklahoma State University Extension. I have heard him speak many times and he will always face the market with reality. That evening, he talked about the volatility of the cattle market and where that might lead us in the future. He reminded us, “The fundamentals don’t lie.” There is certainly a shortage of cattle in this country and we’re not going to fix that issue anytime soon,

especially with hardly any heifer retention at this point. Yes, we are making carcasses much bigger and that has offset the need for more head, but we’re still very low in numbers.

genetics. This is truly a worldwide market as we look into the future.

From the Red Angus perspective, we fit squarely into the regrowth of this industry, from cow-calf operators to feedyards and processors.

I often use a term I try to live by: “directionally correct.” What exactly does that mean? We may have some twists and turns in the road as we go, but if we can steer this thing in the right direction, most of the time we will end up where we need to be.

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a beef trade mission to Chile. It was a great experience and I met some great people, ranchers and potential customers for Red Angus

As we head into this new year, I hope we will count the blessings we have received the last couple of years and prepare ourselves for a dynamic ride into the remainder of this decade. //

Special Red Angus-Influenced Feeder Calf Sale Calendar Date

Red Angus-Influenced Sale

1/1/26 1/8/26 1/21/26 2/4/26

Bagley Livestock Exchange Ogallala Livestock Auction Market Hub City Livestock Auction Lemmon Livestock Inc.

Contact

Billy Bushelle Jay Nordhausen Glenn Gaikowski Rowdy Benson

218-694-3701 308-284-2071 605-225-3273 605-374-3877

Phone Bagley, MN Ogallala, NE Aberdeen, SD Lemmon, SD

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... is a proven, four-generation Red Angus legacy. Built on sound-made, high-performance, profitable cattle. Backed by our integrity and hand shake for over 60 years.

Featuring Sons of: 75 Broken Heart commercial heifers plus customers' replacement females selling: MOBRIDGE LIVESTOCK MOBRIDGE, SD Follow us on Facebook for more details!

PIE CENTERFIRE 2064 (#4702331)

48th Annual Production Sale WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 1 p.m. MST • At the Ranch • Firesteel, SD

Selling 90 1A Red Angus Bulls HRP BELIEVE 2071K – #4641027

Additional Progeny by: LSF SRR PRAIRIE FACTOR 1089J (#4455735) PIE CENTERFIRE 2064 (#4702331) • HRP BELIEVE 2071K(# 4641027) RED ALLISON MOONLIGHT 134J (#4635417) HRP COMPLETE 1007J (#4459065) • BHR IMPECCABLE 156 (#4511107) BHR HIGH PLAINS 1188 (#4511209) • RED SSS APPROVE 540F (#4239844) BHR INSPIRE 19 (#4511541) • TCC HIGHWAY 101 (#4522819) RED ALLISON MOONLIGHT 134J – #4635417

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Gary & Suzet Pederson • 605-865-3190 • 605-848-3545 (c) Chad & Lisa Pederson • 605-850-9878 12523 245th Ave • Firesteel, SD 57633 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com • www.pedersonredangus.com

RAAA Enhances American Red Program by Maclaine Shults-Mauney, RAAA Editor & Written Content Specialist The Red Angus Association of America has refined and expanded the American Red program, strengthening genetic qualifications and extending enrollment access to a broader group of cattle producers. The updated structure ensures the continued delivery of high-quality, heat-adapted cattle that align with modern market demands and diverse production environments. By pairing the maternal efficiency and carcass performance of Red Angus genetics with the adaptability of Bos indicus-influenced breeds, the American Red program provides a structured, value-added pathway for producers seeking cattle suited for both environmental resilience and marketplace performance. “With a low number of enrollments in the American Red program the way it was originally written, we felt the need to explore another way to promote and expand the program,” said Tony Ballinger, RAAA first vice president and Area 4 director. “The need for tough, tolerant females backed by Red Angus genetics has been in high demand across the South and Southeast. By opening the American Red program to Brahman influence, cattlemen have the versatility to use the cross

Heat-adapted American Red cattle thrive in demanding climates, delivering dependable performance across the South and Southeast.

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that works best for their operation while still putting their trust in Red Angus.” Qualified cattle must meet the program’s genetic criteria of 25% to 75% Red Angus and 25% to 75% Bos indicus influence (with no more than 25% Brahman), be sired by registered Red Angus or Bos indicus-influenced bulls, and be enrolled through Angus Access or Allied Access. Integrated with RAAA’s verification programs, the American Red program also aligns with both Angus Access and Allied Access. These USDA-approved, age- and source-verified programs use 840 EID tag technology to provide traceability throughout the supply chain.

RAAA commercial marketing specialist. “It helps us continue to build critical mass and push for stronger market access.” “We believe this program update will allow continued growth and development of the program, as well as cattle in the warmer regions like Texas and the Southeast, where heat tolerance is a major production factor,” added Kelly Smith, RAAA director of commercial marketing. Heat tolerance remains a key focus for the program.

Under the updated guidelines, producers who meet the qualifications can enroll steers and heifers to gain access to certification, marketing support and supply-chain visibility through the program.

“By expanding the American Red program, we can market these cattle not only as replacement females but also to feeders across the West and in other hot-climate regions,” Ohlde added.

“By pairing the American Red program with Angus Access and Allied Access, we can better identify and source those cattle, while allowing producers to see the benefits of our verification tag programs,” said Taylor Ohlde,

The refreshed AmericanRed.org website provides updated eligibility information, program resources and enrollment guidance to help cattlemen evaluate opportunities within the program. //

Watch for offspring from these past sale toppers!

FEDDES EASTWOOD 3284 Reg. #4787522 ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI

M ME HPG CEM ST MA

157 83 73 13 -1.8 85 131 0.28 1.29 36 9 7

C-T REPUTATION 0094 Reg. #4296453 YG CW REA FAT

7 22 0.78 0.21 44 0.13 0.04

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI

M ME HPG CEM ST MA

93 31 62 13 -3.6 89 138 0.31 1.07 36 10 7

YG CW REA FAT

6 13 0.52 -0.05 32 0.36 -0.01

8% 10% 19% 50% 49% 7% 14% 30% 90% 2% 74% 98% 50% 2% 10% 95% 8% 46% 90%

61% 80% 32% 47% 21% 5% 8% 19% 79% 2% 78% 97% 60% 66% 37% 13% 25% 17% 11%

TAC DRIFTER H10 x BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249 Eastwood was the high-selling bull in the 2024 sale. He has a great mixture of maternal, growth and carcass. His dam boasts a 104 MPPA on 6 calves. He has an outcross pedigree with an outstanding phenotype. His first calves are at the top of their class in the bull pen with more growth and phenotype than originally thought. His daughters made their debut at the NILE and Reno sales and they were some of the most sought-after in those sales. Reports from across the country are outstanding. We look to Eastwood to add growth, phenotype and maternal traits to his offspring. Eastwood could easily become known as one of the great female producers of our time.

C-T RED ROCK 5033 x PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 Reputation comes with calving ease, performance and carcass all in one package. His calf crops have been very consistent with his sons having plenty of rib shape and muscle. His first daughters in production are looking to make excellent cows! Owned with Overmiller Red Angus, Kansas, and leased to Beef 360!

FEDDES FCC SOLID STATE 3602 Reg. #4728149

C-T OPEN RANGE 3050 Reg. #4799552

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI

M ME HPG CEM ST MA

168 100 69 18 -2.4 85 129 0.28 0.80 22 9 14

YG CW REA FAT

8 22 0.62 0.00 33 0.27 -0.00

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI

M ME HPG CEM ST MA

163 82 81 16 -4.0 72 123 0.31 1.10 33 0 6

YG CW REA FAT

9 20 0.63 0.04 35 0.32 0.01

4% 3% 24% 7% 39% 8% 16% 35% 57% 80% 75% 25% 29% 2% 24% 26% 23% 26% 19%

5% 11% 12% 16% 16% 34% 23% 17% 80% 7% 30% 98% 19% 5% 23% 40% 19% 20% 46%

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 x BASIN HOBO 0545 Solid State’s calves and EPD profile continue to get better and better. His daughters in NILE and Reno were some of the most talked about at both events. He boasts 15 traits in the top 35% of the breed. He is one of the top sires in the breed to combine extra growth, maternal, carcass and muscle definition. His first sons are in the feedlot and will be for sale in March at our annual production sale. They are at the very top of all of the bulls for phenotype and performance. We have been through bull pens at several breeders who purchased semen on him and the reports are the same. Exceptional consistency throughout his calf crop with bulls and heifers at the top of their class all over the country.

TAC DRIFTER H10 x C-T GRAND STATEMENT 1025 Open Range is a powerful cherry-red Drifter son with a herd bull look! Balanced EPD package with eight traits in the top 14%. His dam is an 11-year-old C-T Grand Statement daughter who looks like a 6-year-old with a great foot and udder structure. Open Range was one of the high sellers in the 2024 Feddes/C-T Red Angus Bull Sale to Hawker Red Angus, Idaho. Watch for his calves in the future! (Leased to Beef 360.)

Big Sky Country Red Angus ... Where Performance Meets Maternal! Chuck & Carol Feddes • 406-581-8826 Jake & Alyssa Feddes • 406-581-8157 2610 Churchill Rd • Manhattan, MT 59741 www.feddesredangus.com

Annual Production Sale

Monday, March 9, 2026 1 p.m. • At the Ranch, Manhattan, MT

Craig & Taryn DeBoer 406-570-3304 4740 Churchill Rd • Manhattan, MT 59741 www.ctredangus.com

BULL SALE MARCH 21, 2026 N127 Hollywood x Prospect REG. #5183429

CED WW YW STAY MARB REA

13 81 135 12 0.72 0.3

5024 Checkmate x Profitmaker

CENTRAL OREGON LIVESTOCK AUCTION IN MADRAS, OREGON

135 BULLS

Yearling and 18 Month Old Red Angus, Black Red Angus and Composites Featuring sons of:

HOLLYWOOD • BIEBER CHECKMATE • HXC COMPLETE BIEBER BLUE CHIP • PIE CAPTAIN

REG. #5137629

CED WW YW STAY MARB REA

21 82 124 17 0.87 0.27

N106 Hollywood x Alliance REG. #5183429

CED 10 WW 93 YW 157 STAY 12 MARB 0.75 REA 0.44

N234 Hollywood x Final Answer REG. #5183429

CED WW YW STAY MARB REA

12 94 155 10 0.83 0.2

HOLLYWOOD 222 the $400,000 record-setting bull!

+200 Commercial Pairs, Fall Bred Cows, and Replacement Heifers

Bull Buyers Spotlight “We've been buying Iron Lorenzen bulls for several years focusing on calving ease. Now, we sleep nights with quality, unassisted calving! These bulls hold up very well on our high desert ranch.” Dan Otley, Riddle Ranch, Diamond, OR

“My grandfather and father started using Lorenzen bulls for calving ease and carcass quality years ago. Today we continue using Iron Lorenzen genetics to make powerful cows that last, and healthy calves that perform well in the feedlot and on the rail. They have always been there to help in any way and stand behind their quality product.” Alec Oliver, A2 Operations, Seneca, OR

“Iron Lorenzen bulls and genetics have improved our herd quality with strong growth and high carcass calves. With their ‘Buy Back’ program, Sam’s been the high bidder the last 3 years to recapture the value in these cattle.” Johnathon, Dillion and Richard White White Catle Company, Atwater, CA

Russ & Tara Young Sam & Jenna Lorenzen 541.215.2687 Trent Wright 541.620.0553 t

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Member Services Bulletin

Membership Reminders

• 2025 fall THR was billed in December and the first installment is due Jan. 25. • Spring 2026 cow herd inventory will be requested on Jan. 7. This is the only time to make disposals to your spring cow inventory to avoid being billed in July for cows no longer in your herd. This report is due March 4.

DNA Reminders

• DNA turnaround times are expected to increase from October through April. • Submit samples early to ensure results arrive on time – rush services are not available.

https://bit.ly/RedAngusReminders

by Julia Sanderson, DNA Customer Service Specialist You’ve run your bulls through the chute, your show steer has had his blood drawn, that high-performing female has been flushed and you’re feeling good about your herd. Then, when it’s time to register new calves, you get an orange tab warning in RedsPro letting you know the calves are being placed on Z status. Their sires have DNA on file, so what’s the issue? It’s that “dam” DNA. Females in the Red Angus Association of America are required to have DNA on file to register embryo transfer calves, as well as to be shown in a Red Angussanctioned event. The sire DNA requirement is fairly standard across the registered cattle industry, but rules around donor dams are less uniform and can sometimes be more stringent than what is required for bulls. RAAA requires donor dams to have a parentage test on file. However, further testing may be required to clear their pedigree of genetic defects. The Association searches any embryo transfer calf’s pedigree for genetic defects as far back as records allow. If a defect traces back to the donor dam, there will be requirements to test either the dam or the calf. Genomic testing is recommended for donor dams because it also provides producers with accurate EPD information on a high-offspring production female.

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According to Bova-Tech LTD, donor dams average about six to seven viable embryos per flush. Over the course of five to eight flushes, these females can produce between 30 and 56 embryos in their lifetime. That impact is far greater than females that only have natural calves, which will average six to nine calves.

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Encouraging testing of donor females not only increases their value by gathering pedigree data, but also increases the value of their calves by allowing them to be registered and shown within the Association. Many recipient females are also exposed to a walking bull after the embryo transfer is complete, in order to maximize production if the embryo does not take. Having DNA on the donor dam allows breeders to confirm the lineage of the resulting calf and determine the percentage of successful embryo pregnancies as well.

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Schedule a meeting by scanning the QR code or visiting: RedAngus.org > Herd Management > Red Angus Alley

Options to test your females are plentiful at RAAA. For registered females, we offer the Red Cow Rally program, which highlights producers who consistently genomically test their females and allows them to continue testing any registered females at a discounted price. This program also allows producers to add genetic defect testing at a lower cost. If you’re unsure whether you’re going to flush your female, or even register her, you’re still able and encouraged to parentage test her through the Association without a registration number. Parentage testing can be submitted under the

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Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 3, 1 p.m. | At the Ranch in Buhl, ID 70 Red Angus Bulls 20 Replacement Heifers 6 Registered Ranch Broke Horses Jackson Dille (208) 994-1196 DilleRedAngus.com

Monday, March 2

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11 a.m. Complimentary Lunch

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That ‘Dam’ DNA animal ID and connected back to the registration later if the producer desires. If you’re looking for trait rankings in your female, you can run her through Igenity Beef testing. Marketed toward commercial cattle, Igenity Beef testing will provide ranks of 1–10 on 18 traits, including production, maternal and terminal traits. If a female comes back with standout numbers after Igenity testing and you’d like to flush her, you can get that female registered and then connect her DNA through Igenity to upgrade the test to a genotype. For registration questions and data submissions, please email data@redangus.org. For DNA questions, please email dna@redangus.org. For membership or billing related questions, please email membership@redangus.org. //

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Collecting female DNA boosts accuracy, clears pedigrees and increases value – and producers can test affordably through RAAA’s Red Cow Rally program.

2026 THR CALENDAR JANUARY 2026

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

F 2 9 16 23 30

S 3 10 17 24 31

Jan. 2 – Statement Mailed Jan. 7 – Spring Herd Inventory Requested Jan. 9 – Fall THR – 2nd Installment Billed

APRIL 2026

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

JULY 2026

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

W 1 8 15 22 29

T 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

S 4 11 18 25

F 3 10 17 24 31

OCTOBER 2026

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

MAY 2026 T

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

S 4 11 18 25

F 2 9 16 23 30

Oct. 1 – Statement Mailed Oct. 9 – Spring THR – 4th Installment Billed Oct. 14 – Spring Birth/Weaning Due Oct. 30 – Fall 2025 Inactivations

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

F 1 8 15 22 29

S 2 9 16 23 30

S 1 8 15 22 29

AUGUST 2026 T

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

NOVEMBER 2026

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

Nov. 2 – Statement Mailed Nov. 18 – Spring Heifer Exposure Due

M 2 9 16 23 30

MARCH 2026 T 3 10 17 24 31

W 4 11 18 25

T 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

S 7 14 21 28

M 1 8 15 22 29

JUNE 2026 T 2 9 16 23 30

W 3 10 17 24

T 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

S 6 13 20 27

June 1 – Statement Mailed June 30 – End of RAAA Fiscal Year

S 1 8 15 22 29

Aug. 3 – Statement Mailed Aug. 5 – Fall No Progeny Requested Aug. 12 – Spring Birth/Weaning Requested Aug. 14 – Spring THR – 2nd Installment Billed Aug. 19 – Spring Heifer Exposure Requested

S 3 10 17 24 31

S 1 8 15 22 29

March 2 – Statement Mailed March 4 – Spring Herd Inventory Due March 11 – Spring No Progeny Requested March 13 – Fall THR – 4th Installment Billed March 18 – Fall Birth/Weaning Requested

May 1 – Statement Mailed May 13 – Fall Birth/Weaning Due May 29 – Spring 2025 Inactivations

July 1 – Statement Mailed July 1 – Fall Herd Inventory Requested July 10 – Annual Membership Dues & Spring THR – 1st Installment Billed

FEBRUARY 2026

M 2 9 16 23

Feb. 2 – Statement Mailed Feb. 4 – Fall Heifer Exposure Requested Feb. 13 – Fall THR – 3rd Installment Billed

April 1 – Statement Mailed April 29 – Fall Heifer Exposure Due

S 1 8 15 22

F 6 13 20 27

S 6 13 20 27

SEPTEMBER 2026 M

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

Sept. 1 – Statement Mailed Sept. 2 – Fall Herd Inventory Due Sept. 11 – Spring THR – 3rd Installment Billed Sept. 15-18 – Nat’l Red Angus Convention

S 7 14 21 28

DECEMBER 2026

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

T 1 8 15 22 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

F 4 11 18 25

S 5 12 19 26

Dec. 1 – Statement Mailed Dec. 11 – Fall THR – 1st Installment Billed

THR Request/Due Dates

Billing and Important Events

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Sons Sell Out of These Sires

#4169122

BB Propulsion 9096

#4067046

RED U2 NOVA 627F

#3494126

HXC Allegiance 5502C

#4091208

Duff Red Blood 18114

#4445797

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#3572335

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Bulls Like These Sell!

LMG Gills Jumpstart 9696

LMG Gills Jumpstart 4001

LMG Gills Asset 187C

Gill Energize 3059

LMG Gills Amazing 8798

Gill Energize 3055

Commercial Open Replacement Heifers

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Breed Improvement

30 Years of THR: Proving Progress in Fertility by A.J. Knowles, Director of Breed Improvement In 2025, Total Herd Reporting quietly made its 30th trip around the sun, and while this milestone didn’t come with candles or cake, it delivered plenty of gifts to Red Angus producers. To highlight the occasion, let’s review the progress that Red Angus members have made over the last three decades in one of the most challenging traits to track across the industry – fertility. According to THR guidelines, members must report data on every cow, every year. Each cow must have a calf recorded – alive, dead or commercial – or list a reason for not calving each season. By requiring a report on every cow, THR provides a clear and unbiased record of an animal’s reproductive history, which is essential for accurately evaluating lowly heritable traits like Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability. By plotting the genetic trend of Heifer Pregnancy, the results of our selection experiment speak for themselves. In this trend, we can see that due to genetics alone, we would expect an average herd of 100 Red Angus heifers to have three more calves today than a comparable herd 30 years ago.

As you can see, Red Angus heifers have made tremendous strides in heifer fertility when it comes to the age at first calving. When THR was implemented in 1995, the complete population of Red Angus heifers was on average 2.2 years old at calving. Today, that number has dropped to 2.1 years, or a full two estrous cycles sooner. However, this metric does not answer the true question of heifer pregnancy: Are more heifers having calves today than in 1995? Since heifer pregnancy is a lagging trait, taking around two years to be displayed, and in some cases, a few more years to enter the database, I took a look at the data between 1995 and 2020. Table 1 Heifers Reporting Calves

While this progress is remarkable and shows that Red Angus producers have applied a great deal of selection pressure on early-life fertility, how does that translate into real-world production? To answer that, we can look at several population-level metrics that reflect the improvements in Red Angus fertility over time. A key indicator of fertility in heifers is the age at which she has her first calf. Heifers calving earlier have more time to recover and breed back, resulting in fewer open 3-year-olds and increased long-term herd productivity. 36

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1995 2020 75% 90%

Just as our EPD trend suggests, more heifers are calving on time today than in 1995, thanks to the selection pressure and management improvements applied by Red Angus members. In fact, out of the additional 15 calves produced by a contemporary herd of heifers, about three can be credited to genetics (according to our EPD trend), meaning the other 12 can be credited to advances in management. To investigate changes in management over time, I turned to the reported disposal codes on these same heifers. While there is a disposal code for almost every scenario, a few relate to genetics specifically. Namely, those relating to physical defects or abnormalities, performance and fertility.

Production Sale 02.18.26

1:00 pm @ the ranch near Powers Lake, ND 90 Yearling Bulls & 25 Yearling Heifers Sell

Sire - BB Propulsion 9096 Reg. # 4169122

Herd Sire - Berwald Completely 2056 Reg. # 4687921

Herd Sire - Red U2 Hard Knocks 3387L Reg. # 5075541

Herd Sire - Berwald Reliance 3086 Reg. # 4847012

Herd Sire - LASO Mar-a-logo Reg. # 4800506

Herd Sire - PIE Identity 257 Reg. # 4703171

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30 Years of THR: Proving Progress in Fertility

“THR provides a clear and unbiased record of an animal’s reproductive history.” Red Angus producers have excelled here as well, sharply reducing the age of culling, which limits the spread of problematic genetics through replacement females. Table 2 – Age at Culling by Year of Birth and Disposal Code 1995 2020 Physical Defects 6.86 yrs 3.95 yrs Performance 5.41 yrs 4.22 yrs Fertility 7.49 yrs 4.84 yrs

THR data shows us that since 1995, Red Angus producers have reduced rates of disposal for genetic reasons through active management, routine genetic testing and careful selection using EPDs. But total culling rates only tell part of the story. In order to truly reduce the population of undesirable genetics in our herds, it becomes equally important to limit the number of offspring from these problem animals that remain in the herd for breeding.

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Thanks to the innovative leaders who developed THR back in 1995, the program has allowed Red Angus producers to make meaningful progress in complex traits like fertility – all while maintaining the genetics that make Red Angus cattle so valuable, including growth, marbling and docility. Over the next 30 years, THR will continue to be the backbone of accurate genetic evaluations that drive the selection progress in Red Angus herds everywhere. //

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Shaped by Generations, Strengthened by Strategy by Brandi Buzzard, for the Red Angus Magazine

“Whatever you do when you leave, you have to do something.” These words have echoed in Jason Leiseth’s ears for years when it comes to planning for the next generation of the Leiseth ranch in Watford City, North Dakota. Leiseth attested he heard Iowa farmer and speaker Jolene Brown share that sentiment, and it resonated with him as he reflected on how ranch transfer was handled by the generations before him. Leiseth also said he and his wife of more than 30 years, Peggy, vowed to handle it differently for their children. “My grandparents essentially didn’t put a plan in place when it came to transferring the ranch,” he explained. “There were some unintended consequences of that decision.” The Leiseths have already put a plan in place with their three sons – Erick, 28, Brady, 26, and Tyler, 20 – to ensure a transfer that not only keeps the land and Red Angus cattle in the family but, more importantly, a family unit that stays closely connected. Leiseth said they haven’t implemented a complex plan or business restructure, but their communication with all three sons started early and has been consistent – a key component that many ranch families are wary to initiate. On the Same Page Tiffany Dowell Lashmet has seen her fair share of ranch planning successes, in addition to many shortcomings. One of her first pieces of advice? Be willing to have the uncomfortable conversations.

The Leiseth family – Jason, Peggy, Erick, Brady and Tyler – who ranch near Watford City, North Dakota, is working to ensure their ranch is transferred to the next generation in a smooth and equitable way.

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“Every time you have a family that sits down and muddles through this and has the hard conversations and comes up with a plan, you’ve won.”

Tiffany Dowell Lashmet

Clint Shults

Dowell Lashmet, professor and Extension specialist for agricultural law with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, said succession plans look different for every family. There are a variety of tools and strategies that families can use to ensure that the transfer of land, assets and legacy is as painless as possible for all parties, she added. One tool that Dowell Lashmet advocates for in many circumstances is a trust – revocable or irrevocable – and each family can decide which best fits their needs. Revocable trusts are created as a separate legal entity that owns the assets and property, in this case, land, machinery and livestock. Revocable trusts are managed by one, or many, trustees while benefits are distributed to beneficiaries. The key to revocable trusts is their flexibility to be altered after setup if circumstances change. Conversely, irrevocable trusts are more firmly set in stone. Once established, the terms of the trust cannot be altered by the grantor without the beneficiaries’ permission, underlining the importance of all parties having awareness and agreement before creation. Despite the difficulty with altering, some families choose this route as assets secured in an irrevocable trust are not counted toward the taxable value of an estate for estate tax purposes. Irrevocable trusts can also own life insurance policies which, in similar fashion, removes those benefits from the estate tax.

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Shaped by Generations, Strengthened by Strategy Involving Experts Dowell Lashmet and Shults both emphasized the importance of speaking with an experienced lawyer that specializes in ranch estate planning. Additionally, they encouraged the involvement of an accountant who can help navigate taxes and business structures, especially if the total of the estate appears to be within $1 million to $2 million dollars of the estate tax exemption amount – commonly known as the “death tax.”

Clint Shults, an independent life insurance agent in Meeker, Colorado, with more than 30 years of experience, validated the strategy of using life insurance products to assist producers with protecting their operations and plan for succession. “Life insurance should be viewed as a tool, instead of a bill,” he advised. “Once you buy a whole life insurance product and keep up with the premium, it’s yours until you pass. Those benefits can be used to purchase assets of the operation to keep the ranch in the family.”

Currently, the estate tax exemption is $13.99 million per person and that number is set to increase in 2026 to $15 million, with future adjustments indexed for inflation. With no sunset written into the legislation, the exemption could stay at that level for many years. Any amount over the exemption is subject to a 40% estate tax which is a strong case for utilizing available tools to avoid estate tax liability.

Shults recalled multiple instances of families viewing life insurance as just another bill to be paid instead of a tool that can be utilized to transfer assets. He explained that by keeping the premiums paid, beneficiaries can utilize the plan to purchase land, cattle and equipment, rather than selling off a parcel of land to purchase those assets.

Another ranch transfer strategy Dowell Lashmet described is the gift method, which allows owners to transfer $19,000 in cash or assets to a person yearly, tax-free – couples can double that amount. If more than that amount is given to a single person in a single year, the excess gift value would be deducted from the grantor’s lifetime exemption. These are complex strategies and decisions for families to consider, so the involvement of an experienced accountant and lawyer cannot be emphasized enough.

“Many producers in their 50s and 60s who want to continue their family’s legacy have started paying more attention to life insurance products, largely because they had to write checks based on what assets their parents had available to sell when there was no life insurance in place,” he explained. “Today’s ‘owning’ generation viewed that transfer as a not very strategic way to manage the succession of the ranch and is taking it upon themselves to do it differently,” Shults said.

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Shaped by Generations, Strengthened by Strategy Dowell Lashmet has seen some families pass on the concept of setting of a trust or having a tax plan in mind, for the sake of not ruffling feathers or complicating family dynamics. However, in those situations, she challenges families to apply themselves for the long-term vitality of the ranch and family. “Having these conversations is so important. This land means everything to some families – it’s their legacy and it’s been their whole life. But we’re not willing to have a conversation to make sure it’s taken care of after their passing? What are we doing? “If this is our whole legacy, we have to be willing to have a few uncomfortable conversations.” Generations of Communication Montana and Laura Button and their four children are the fifth and sixth generations on the Mack Ranch in Sioux County, Nebraska, which was founded by Laura’s great-grandfather who immigrated to western Nebraska from Switzerland. The Buttons and Laura’s parents manage the registered Red Angus cow herd together on the Mack Ranch and she attested from the inception of the ranch there has always been a constant mindset of protecting it.

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Laura Mack Button, her husband Montana, and their four children are the fifth and sixth generations on the Mack Ranch in Sioux County, Nebraska, which was founded by Laura’s great-grandfather who immigrated to Western Nebraska from Switzerland. “On down through the generations, there has always been one sibling that wanted to stay on the ranch, and the other siblings moved away. It’s been a major honesty system, with the whole family just wanting to ensure there is someone here to run it. “I have three older brothers, and we had the conversation a long time ago, even before Montana and I got married. The fingers were all pointed at me because I was the only one

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ranches and families that own property around us would be willing to part with their land to give the younger generations a shot.” That is the question of the decade, seemingly. In 2017, 80% of all farmland in the United States was owned by farmers 55 or older. In the next 20 years, $24 trillion worth of American farmland will change hands, widely considered the largest U.S. wealth transfer since the Homestead Act of 1962. As such, conversations surrounding “who gets what” are all the more crucial. “Don’t hesitate to have that talk, that tough conversation. My father has had this conversation with my kids since long before they can remember,” said Button. She also encouraged other ranch families to take advantage of educational seminars to help them get started for the valuable perspective to be gained from hearing others’ stories. “When you go to those workshops and they tell you a horror story – you go home and look in the mirror and think you’ve got it pretty good. “You tell your family, ‘We’re doing this, whether you like it or not. It’s OK if you cry, it’s OK if you get mad. You can’t

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Shaped by Generations, Strengthened by Strategy hold it against us, we’ve just got to keep rolling because we are here for one reason, and that’s to make sure the ranch stays in the family.’” Completed is Better Than Perfect While the Leiseths haven’t employed a trust to protect their legacy, they’re thankful for the buy-in they’ve gotten from all branches of the family. “My dad was able to sit down and tell me and my sister point blank, ‘I’m being as fair as I can.’ And it’s the same with our sons. Fair isn’t always equal and equal isn’t always fair.” The Leiseths have strived to be just as fair as they can to all three of their sons, two of which have already returned to the ranch, while the third is still in college. In high school, they had the conversation with each son to feel out where he stood in terms of desire to return, and while a firm answer wasn’t expected during that conversation, Leiseth said he would like a little heads-up.

each to expand his own respective cow herd and take ownership in equipment and farming. “Peggy and I will never retire; we make no bones about that. We also don’t want to work forever, so we’re five years into the start of this transition and at every five-year mark, we are evaluating the process and at the end, we’ll be 20% owners.” Leiseth also shared by establishing the transfer this way, his sons have more room for growth and can diversify their own business if the opportunity arises, which wouldn’t be possible if they were just working for him. He also added that if their youngest son decides to return to the ranch, they will have to re-evaluate the process and possibly look at some different options.

Currently, Erick and Brady have returned to the ranch, and the family is five years into a 20-year plan to transfer 80% of ownership from Jason and Peggy to their sons.

Regardless of how a family is choosing to complete the transfer, whether it be a trust, LLC, life insurance or something else entirely, Leiseith stressed the importance of non-confrontational communication through the transfer process. He also urged families to embrace a sense of flexibility, as markets, policy and life in general can provide unforeseen challenges.

Simply put, the family is achieving this goal through signing land leases and equipment over to the sons, allowing

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Winter Management That Protects Bull Health and Fertility by Heather Smith Thomas for the Red Angus Magazine Bulls are often the most valuable animals on a farm or ranch and deserve adequate care to protect that investment and optimize fertility in future breeding seasons. They should be monitored for health, soundness and body condition throughout the year. Bulls should be separated from the cow herd after the breeding season. This gives them a break from chasing cows, allows them to regain condition if they lost weight, and prevents unwanted calving at the wrong time of year. Off-season management can determine whether bulls will be fit for the next breeding season, but that doesn’t mean they need pampering. Dee Whittier, Ph.D., emeritus professor of large animal clinical sciences at Virginia Tech, noted bulls should generally thrive on the same management as cows. “If you have to put them in a pen and feed grain all winter, you have the wrong kind of bulls,” he said. “When I first started out, I thought 58

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bulls should go into breeding season with extra body condition because they’d lose weight while breeding. I’ve changed my thinking on that.” Years ago, Glenn Coulter, Ph.D. of the Lethbridge Research Centre in Alberta, conducted landmark studies on bull fertility. His work showed that excessive fat is detrimental to breeding ability and fertility. Before modern tools like thermography or DNA testing, Coulter evaluated bulls in large community pastures to determine which bulls were siring more calves. “They turned out 100 bulls with a lot of cows and used blood typing to determine parentage,” said Whittier. “I expected the graph would look like an upside-down U, with bulls that were too thin not siring very many calves and bulls that were too fat not siring very many, and that you’d want them in the middle, in terms of body condition.”

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But that wasn’t the case. Instead, the data showed fertility dropped steadily as bulls became fatter. “The fatter they were, the fewer calves they sired, but they were never too thin to sire calves,” he explained. “Fat in the scrotum damages sperm cells and fat bulls are less active. “Those ranchers probably didn’t turn out really thin bulls, but the study definitely showed that bulls don’t need extra body condition. A body score 5 is fine, and I’d much rather have a 4 than a 6. The idea of giving them grain and extra feed during winter is usually a mistake.”

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Winter Management That Protects Bull Health and Fertility If cows are maintaining condition on hay, bulls should too. Mature bulls that can’t maintain a BCS of 4 to 5 on forage alone may not be the best fit for an operation. The exception is yearling bulls after their first breeding season – they may need higher-quality forage and protection from competition with older bulls, but still don’t require grain. John Kastelic, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACT, professor emeritus of cattle reproductive health and theriogenology at the University of Calgary, noted that in natural breeding situations with large cow groups and expansive terrain, bulls often lose weight and suffer injuries. “Bulls should be assessed individually when pulled from breeding pastures,” he said. “Decide whether to retain or cull. If a bull is injured, delay culling until he recovers enough to sell.”

Winter bedding and windbreaks help bulls conserve heat, reduce wind chill and protect against weather-related injuries – simple management steps that support bull health through winter. If a bull has recently lost weight, Kastelic explained that compensatory gains can occur for several weeks after removal from breeding. “Yearling bulls are still growing and need more nutrients than mature

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bulls, whereas decent quality forage is usually adequate to sustain mature bulls during winter,” he said. “Younger bulls might need a modest amount of concentrate, introduced gradually to avoid grain overloads. They’re breeding sires, not steers on a finishing ration.”

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Winter Management That Protects Bull Health and Fertility He suggested at least two winter pens – one for mature bulls in good condition on average forage and another for younger bulls that need higher-quality feed. Whittier agreed that overfeeding causes more harm than good. “Yearling bulls coming off test stations are often too fat. They melt during breeding season and don’t look as pretty as they did off test,” he said. “Give them better hay or grazing, not grain. Bulls should work for a living – just like cows.” Kastelic emphasized proper mineral balance and trace nutrients. “Provide adequate energy and protein along with calcium, phosphorus and trace minerals,” he said. “Selenium, copper and vitamin A are especially important where forages are deficient. Trace-mineralized salt, a good mineral

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Scrotal frostbite is a serious winter threat – severe cases can leave a bull permanently infertile. Windbreaks, bedding and protection from frozen ground are essential safeguards. mix and possibly vitamin A and selenium injections may be warranted.” Clean, abundant water is equally essential. Snow can supplement water needs but shouldn’t be the only source. Limited water intake can cause weight loss and digestive issues. Bulls should also follow the herd’s vac-

cination and parasite control program. “They need at least a multi-antigen clostridium vaccine, possibly respiratory vaccines, and protection against leptospirosis and parasites, especially lice during the winter,” Kastelic said. Some producers plan to trim bulls’ feet in winter, but Whittier cautioned

Winter Management That Protects Bull Health and Fertility

“If a bull’s feet grow crooked, he shouldn’t be a sire,” he stated. “Feet with proper conformation wear normally. Select hard against poor feet and leg conformation to improve the herd.” Bulls also need room to move and exercise during winter. Overly confined bulls are prone to injury and aggression. “It’s heartbreaking when a good bull gets hurt,” Whittier said. “But most ranchers can’t pen each bull separately – and that’s not ideal anyway. Let them establish a pecking order with enough space to reduce fighting.” Depending on the region, bulls may need windbreaks and bedding to reduce wind chill and frostbite risk.

“I never saw scrotal frostbite in Virginia, but during my internship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we saw plenty,” Whittier said. “Bulls lying on frozen ground in the wind could suffer serious frostbite, and recovery can take months – if it happens at all. Prevention is key.” Kastelic adds that cold weather increases energy needs, especially in windy conditions. “In a cold climate, bulls should have access to a shed or windbreak and appropriate bedding,” he said. “Minor frostbite on the bottom of the scrotum isn’t serious, but substantial frostbite will reduce fertility for at least a few

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weeks and severe cases may permanently reduce fertility.” As winter settles in, January offers producers across the country a valuable checkpoint for their bull battery. Evaluate condition, soundness and mineral programs now. A few months of balanced nutrition, space to exercise and protection from harsh weather can mean the difference between a bull that’s barely ready and one that’s primed for a productive breeding season. Investing time in thoughtful winter management not only safeguards fertility but also strengthens the foundation of every future calf crop. //

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Extending Winter Feed Supply with Practical Alternatives that Pay Off by McKenna Murphy for the Red Angus Magazine When cold weather settles in and pastures go dormant for winter, feed costs typically become the next big budget item for any producer. In tight forage years, or when hay prices spike, that line item can determine whether the year ends in the black or the red.

Meeting Nutrient Needs, Not Hay Requirements “Hay is not a nutrient requirement of a cow,” said Daniel Buskirk, Ph.D., beef nutrition specialist with Michigan State University Extension. “Ruminants can eat a lot of different things.”

Across the country, cattlemen are finding new and innovative ways to stretch their resources and cut back on feed expenses, all without sacrificing nutritional performance.

Buskirk has spent 30 years studying feed efficiency and by-product utilization at Michigan State. In a state where “half the year is green and half is white,” producers rely on their ability to be resourceful to get through the snowy season.

There is a wide range of alternative feedstuffs available to help producers utilize what is readily available. Cornstalks, beet pulp, distillers grains and bakery by-products are just a few options producers have when it comes to sourcing the right product for their operation. Proving just how resourceful the beef industry is and cattle’s incredible ability to turn feedstuff into high-quality beef. For most cow-calf producers, the goal is not to eliminate hay. Instead, these feeds are used to replace a portion of the hay in the ration so that bales in the yard last longer. Even stretching hay by 15%-20% can add several weeks to the winter feed calendar and reserve the highest quality forage for late gestation, first-calf heifers or pairs turned out early.

Corn stover is a go-to in Buskirk’s region, especially for spring-calving heifers after weaning. “Corn stover almost matches a female’s requirements pretty well for 60 to 90 days,” he said. “It’s not very high quality, but it fits what she needs.” Matching feedstuffs to stage of production is a key part of the equation. Dry cows with an ideal body condition score do not need the same quality as a thin, first-calf heifer or high-milking cow in early lactation. Lower-quality feeds can maintain condition on mature cows during mid-gestation, allowing producers to save the higher quality forage and energy ingredients for the cattle that need it most.

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Other regional by-products, from soybean stover and beet pulp to seed corn husklage, can also help fill feed gaps. “We’ve even got access to cull potatoes and apple pumice,” Buskirk added. “You can feed almost anything in moderation, but when you start feeding large amounts long-term, you need to work with a nutritionist.” Logistics Matter: Moisture, Storage and Supplementation Not all alternative feedstuffs are manageable for every operation. Many options are wet, heavy or spoil easily. These factors limit how far they can travel from the processing plant and how long they can be stored. “Water’s expensive to haul,” Buskirk said. “Most by-products only make sense within a certain distance of the source.”

Extending Winter Feed Supply with Practical Alternatives that Pay Off Those physical characteristics also affect how they are fed. Some feeds need to be mixed into a total mixed ration, some can be fed in bunks, and others are best unrolled on frozen ground so cattle can clean them up quickly. It’s important to look at the nutritional value of these options as well. Some by-products, like beet pulp, are low in iodine, and others, like corn stover, require mineral supplementation. “A beef cow can eat 20% of anything,” said Buskirk. “But if we’re feeding something for six months, we’d better be sure it’s balanced.” Dry distillers grains are at the top of his list for recommendations. Simply for their convenience, storability and balanced nutrition presence. “Distillers grains make a really nice supplement,” he said. “They provide protein, energy and can just be stored in a corner of the barn.” Making Alternative Feeds Work for You With his educational background and experience, Kansas State University Extension beef specialist Justin Waggoner, Ph.D., approaches this topic from a slightly different angle, one reliant on data and practical implementation.

Located in Garden City, Kansas, Waggoner works with cattlemen across the production chain. From seedstock operations to feedlots, he helps them analyze, evaluate and safely introduce alternative feedstuff within their operation. A background in running an analytical laboratory while pursuing his doctorate has played an essential role in his ability to help producers see the value in numbers that drive nutritional decisions. “We always want to start with the nutrient composition,” Waggoner said. “That chemical analysis tells us what it is, how much we can use and how fast we can introduce it.” The first step, he explained, is understanding where a feedstuff fits nutritionally within cattle diets: whether it’s primarily a starch, protein or energy source, and what potential factors like sulfur content or moisture might limit its inclusion.

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“If you don’t have a nutritionist, start with your Extension office,” he said. “They can help connect you to the right resources and even help with testing.” Not every producer has the budget for private nutritionists, and that’s okay. “That’s one of the biggest roles of Extension, helping producers understand what to analyze, what to watch for, and how much of something can safely be used,” he emphasized.

“Most of the time, that information tells us what category it falls into,” he said. “From there, we know how it fits into the ration.”

Waggoner also said alternative feeds typically fall into two categories. First are common commodities used unconventionally. The second involves true by-products like bakery waste, chili peppers or even tortilla scraps.

It’s a scientific, practical approach that answers the question, “Can I feed this?” bringing clarity to guesswork.

Both can be effective when evaluated the correct way and implemented mindfully.

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Extension, Not Intuition For many producers, it’s not a challenge of willingness; it’s uncertainty. With new and sometimes unfamiliar things being sourced and implemented into something as important as feed rations, hesitation is natural. Waggoner says that’s exactly where finding a trusted source, like your local Extension specialist, comes into play.

Beet pulp is a useful regional by-product that helps fill winter feed gaps, though iodine and mineral balance must be considered.

Extending Winter Feed Supply with Practical Alternatives that Pay Off Impact Through Local Relationships Not every feed alternative is built the same. Waggoner encourages producers to create lasting relationships with local processors, co-ops and food manufacturers. Asking the right questions early helps avoid costly mistakes later. • How much product is available and how often? • What’s the moisture level and shelf life? • How will it need to be stored and handled? “There’s rarely a structure to these relationships,” he said. “It’s usually just the right conversation at the right time. Someone saying, ‘We’re hauling this to the dump, can you use it?’” Many producers start by taking a small load to see how cattle respond and

Strategic hay use during winter preserves highquality forage for cows that need it most, helping extend feed supplies through the coldest months.

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how easily the product fits into their system. If it works, a simple written agreement on price, quantity and length of supply can prevent misunderstandings and help both parties plan ahead. Smaller and mid-sized operations are often best positioned to take advantage of these opportunities. They’re able to adjust rations more easily when supplies fluctuate. Lessons in Opportunities The principles that separate the producers who succeed with alternative feedstuffs from those who shy away simply come down to curiosity and caution. Producers who approach new feed opportunities with an open mind, but also take the time to ask important questions, research nutritional content and understand the logistics, are the ones who make it work.

Wet distillers grains offer a balanced, convenient protein-and-energy supplement, helping stretch hay supplies when integrated carefully into winter rations. “You can be opportunistic,” Waggoner said, “but you have to ask good questions.” That mindset, he added, is what makes all the difference. Enthusiasm is valu-

Extending Winter Feed Supply with Practical Alternatives that Pay Off able, but due diligence matters even more.

thrift and resourcefulness are already built into the herd.

less conventional feeding programs comes back to the data.

Sustainability Through Collaboration Both Buskirk and Waggoner see sustainability as a shared responsibility. Food processors and cattle producers each play a significant role in reducing waste and making the food system more efficient.

Balancing the Ration, Not the Ingredients The principle remains the same: balance the nutrients, not the ingredients.

“Always come back to the numbers,” Waggoner said. “The nutrient analysis is the only way to know what you’re working with and that’s what drives cost per unit of nutrient and ration decisions.”

“Sustainability is a bigger part of the conversation now for both sides,” Waggoner said. “Food processors and cattle producers are realizing we can help each other feed people more efficiently.” Both industries can turn what used to be a disposal problem into a nutritional solution. The result can save money, reduce waste and highlight the industry’s unique ability to feed many using relatively little. For Red Angus producers focused on efficiency and longevity, those same principles of

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“Chemically, I can make the same soup with different ingredients,” Waggoner said. “If we balance the nutrients correctly, the results should be the same.” When properly implemented, alternative feedstuffs shouldn’t hurt performance or carcass quality. Buskirk’s reminder stands: hay itself is not a requirement, nutrients are. Both experts agree that it’s not what the feed looks like, but whether it meets the needs of the herd efficiently and economically. Back to the Numbers, Backed by Numbers At the end of the day, the success of

Buskirk agreed. “We need to think creatively about what cattle need in terms of nutrients and how we can deliver that to her in the most cost-effective way possible.” Between Buskirk’s creativity and Waggoner’s precision, there’s a balanced path forward for producers looking to stretch their winter feed supply. Ingenuity, paired with information, reminds producers of the resources available and the benefits of utilizing them to produce the most efficient outcome. //

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The Generational Genetic Update: Honoring the Past While Building What’s Next by Nate Smith, General Manager, Top Dollar Angus A quiet shift has been gaining traction across the country – one I first noticed when I joined Top Dollar Angus. More commercial ranchers are asking for genetic evaluations on their calf crops, and the conversations almost always start with one of two lines: “We took over the in-laws’ or family ranch in the last five years and knew it needed improvement.” Or: “Mom and Dad finally let us start making more of the decisions on the cows.” From there, we dig into where their herd’s genetics stand today and whether they meet Top Dollar Angus qualifications. Some qualify immediately, others are close and a few have a longer road ahead. But they all share a willingness to evolve – even when that evolution feels like stepping into generations of decisions made before them. Candid Conversations That Move the Needle These discussions are some of the most enjoyable ones. Producers want an honest evaluation, not a sugar-coated version. When their cattle fall short of our thresholds, the response is rarely defensive. Instead, they ask the right questions, lean into the critique and want to know what to do next. That openness is one of the most encouraging trends in our industry today. Two Groups, One Destination Producers looking to improve typically fall into two groups, taking a different route toward the same goal: a more profitable herd. The first group moves fast. They take the evaluation, study the gaps and immediately start sourcing higher-powered bulls with the carcass weight, marbling and growth to make measurable progress in one generation. Underperforming sires are removed without hesitation. You can sense the 82

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relief, they’ve wanted to modernize for years, and now they have the clarity to take action. The second group takes a gradual path. These families value their maternal base and the legacy behind it. For decades, the previous generation selected cattle based on phenotype and function – practical decisions made with limited technology. They’re not trying to replace that foundation but refine it. With these producers, I make one point early on: the prior generation wasn’t “wrong.” They optimized for the realities of their time. Today, we simply have better tools, genomic insights, EPDs and economic indexes to guide improvement more precisely. Once that’s understood, the conversation shifts into strategic planning. We outline where they want the herd to be in five years, identify the most economically relevant traits for their environment, and build a realistic roadmap that balances maternal strength with modern performance. The Hidden Culprit: Inconsistency No matter which group a producer falls into, one challenge shows up again and again: inconsistent sire selection. In roughly 80% of herds, the issue isn’t “bad genetics” – it’s shifting priorities. One year, the focus is calving ease and marbling. Next, it’s milk and yearling weight. Even in maternal-focused operations, priorities swing from season to season. I witnessed this in my father-in-law’s herd years ago. Each season, his bull selection criteria changed. Economic indexes like $GM, $HB, $API or $TI weren’t part of the conversation. But after several years of narrowing the focus and sticking to consistent index thresholds, the improvements

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became obvious: nearly 90 lbs. more weaning weight, better breed-back rates and a more uniform calf crop that brought stronger prices. Consistency, not complexity, is the real driver of long-term progress. A Simple Blueprint for Improvement Most producers are surprised by how straightforward the path can be: Choose the index that aligns with your goals, set a minimum threshold and stick with it every year. That discipline compounds. Over time, consistency builds cattle that are easier to market, more predictable to feed and profitable to raise. A Future Built on Adaptation The mindset among today’s emerging decision-makers gives me optimism. They’re asking smarter questions, embracing genetics and looking at their herds through a long-term lens. Progress in beef genetics isn’t just about numbers on a sheet. It’s about honoring the decisions that built a ranch while preparing it for what the next decades will demand. That balance – respect for the past paired with a willingness to adapt – is how American producers will continue shaping the most sought-after beef in the world. //

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involvement and participation in every contest. Exhibitors took full advantage of the opportunities offered during the second annual event, making it another successful year. From there, we traveled to JRA Round-Up in Billings, Montana, where we toured a wide variety of agricultural operations, including Alpacas of Montana and the PAYS Public Auction Yard livestock facility. Youth development was at the forefront at SPARK, the Red Angus Youth Expo and Round-Up each providing hands-on learning, leadership growth and chances to build lifelong connections within the Red Angus family. One of my favorite memories came during Round-Up. It was my first event as a JRA board member, and it allowed me to connect directly with the juniors who were experiencing it alongside me.

Cattle have always played a key role in my life, and through these events, I was able to see how differently – and how similarly – other producers manage their herds. I think of juniors like Tessa McGibbon from southern Arizona, whose operation looks completely different from my family’s, yet we share the same passion for the Red Angus breed. This past year has been full of moments that reminded me exactly where my passion lies: with this breed, these cattle and the people involved in Red Angus. We all experience these events in our own way, but my goal is to share my passion so the next generation becomes just as inspired and committed as I am. Between exciting events and scholarships offered by JRA, juniors have every opportunity to succeed. These experiences have shaped who I am within the breed, and I hope the next generation takes advantage, finds success and grows into even better leaders and stewards of Red Angus. //

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Females of the Future: Rebuilding the Cow Herd from the Cow Up by Jessica Wesson for the Red Angus Magazine Commercial cow-calf producers are staring down a rare combination of opportunity and pressure. The national beef cow herd sits at historically low numbers while demand for high-quality beef remains strong. At the same time, grazing acres continue to give way to housing developments and other competing land uses. In short, the industry is being asked to do more with less. In that kind of environment, every female you keep or sell matters for years to come. “Cows are the factory,” says Jamie Courter, Ph.D., assistant professor and State Beef Genetics Extension specialist at the University of Missouri. “They create the next generation of bulls, feedlot steers and replacement heifers. They’re pivotal to the amount of genetic advancement we’re able to make.” With fewer cows in the landscape and strong prices tempting producers to sell every weaned heifer, the decisions made in today’s replacement pen will shape herd performance, efficiency and profitability for the next decade. Now is a critical time to sharpen breeding objectives, match cows to their environment and use all the tools available to identify the females of the future. What Really Matters in a Replacement Female? Courter described what traits commercial producers should prioritize in replacement heifers, and the list doesn’t start with a roster of EPDs – it starts with the big picture.

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“Every operation should have a breeding objective, and that breeding objective should function like the business plan for that operation Jamie Courter, Ph.D. from a genetic standpoint,” she said.

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That objective starts with a simple question: how does your operation make money? • If calves are sold at weaning, traits like weaning weight and growth should matter. • If you retain ownership or sell on a grid, carcass traits come into play. • If you keep your own replacements, traits like feet and leg structure, udder quality, docility, longevity and fertility move to the top of the list. Whatever the goal, Courter stressed that selection decisions must align year after year. Rick Rasby, Ph.D., professor and Extension specialist in the Animal Science Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, echoed emphasis on maternal function. Red Angus genetics offer the maternal strength, fertility and adaptability producers need to rebuild efficient, profitable cow herds for the future.

Females of the Future: Rebuilding the Cow Herd from the Cow Up “From a commercial cow-calf standpoint, reproduction is really important,” he said. “You need a calf from a cow every year. If you’re turning over females quickly, it’s expensive.” Cow Size, Milk and the Feed Bill Both specialists point to cow size and milk production as make-or-break traits in today’s environment. Feed is the single largest expense in most cow-calf budgets. Larger, higher-milking cows simply require more of it. If their added production doesn’t pay their way, they become a drag on the system. “There’s data out there that says more moderate-sized cows are the most economically beneficial,” Courter explains. Decades of selection for weaning weight, growth and carcass traits have tended to push mature cow size up. “We need to make sure we’re sticking around that 1,200-lbs. cow on average,” she said. “Those 1,400-1,500-lbs. cows that are consuming more forage than the calf they’re weaning, need to be culled from the herd.” Rasby sees the same challenge from a feed-cost perspective. “How you match cow size, weight and milking ability is really important for the resources you have available,” he said.

“Cows that get too big and produce too much milk require more feed.” He noted that somewhere between 40% and 70% of cow costs are feed costs. Matching genetics to the forage base, especially during times of drought or limited pasture, is critical for long-term sustainability. Courter encourages producers to evaluate their cow size in terms of pounds weaned per acre, not just individual weaning weights. She often uses a simple illustration. “If you look only at individual performance, the 1,400-lbs. cow weaning a heavier calf looks like the ‘quarter’ in your hand, clearly worth more than a ‘dime,’” she said. “But if you decrease mature cow size, you can often run more cows on the same acres. If you can have six ‘dime’ cows instead of two ‘quarter’ cows, the total value of pounds weaned can actually be higher.” Calving Ease Isn’t the Same as Low Birth Weight Another place where Courter sees opportunity is how producers think about calving ease. She understands the desire to avoid pulling calves, but said the industry has leaned too heavily on birth weight as a proxy for calving ease. “The genetic correlation between calving ease and birth weight is only about 0.33,” she explained. “Birth weight is part of calving ease, but it’s not the whole story.” Research shows the genetic relationship between birth weight and percentage of assisted births is relatively low, while the correlation between calving-ease EPDs and assisted births is very high. “Selecting only for low birth weight does not ensure calving ease,” she says. “What it does ensure is lighter calves – and all the problems that go along with that.” Those problems include lower vigor, failure to thrive and reduced weaning and yearling weights. “We really need to focus on calving-ease EPDs in bulls if we’re trying to reduce dystocia,” Courter said. She also encourages producers to think differently about calving-ease bulls for mature cows. “Once cows are 4-5 years old, many can handle a little more birth weight and reward you with heavier calves at weaning,” she explained.

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Hair Shedding: A Simple Score with Big Consequences Beyond the usual EPD suite, Courter highlights one trait that is gaining attention for its role in efficiency and adaptation: hair shedding.

Females of the Future: Rebuilding the Cow Herd from the Cow Up The scoring process is simple: walk through the herd in late spring or early summer and score cows from 1 (slick summer coat) to 5 (full winter coat).

“The most expensive female in a herd is the one that gets bred for the first time but doesn’t get pregnant the second time,” he said.

“Cows that had a hair-shed score of 1 weaned calves that weighed 45 lbs. more than cows that still carried a full winter coat,” she said.

That second breeding season lines up with some of the most demanding months in a young cow’s life. She’s recovering from calving, lactating for the first time and still growing.

The connection? Heat stress. Cows that hold onto winter coats longer struggle with summer temperatures, which affects body condition, milk production and fertility.

Rasby recommends calving first-calf heifers with BCS 6 and making sure their nutritional program, especially energy, doesn’t fall short after calving.

“If you multiply 45 lbs. by 100 cows and then multiply again by what calves are going for right now, that’s a huge economic incentive,” she said.

“We do a good job of meeting the protein requirement but not always the energy requirement,” he noted. “Going into that second breeding season, make sure they’re in good condition so they get bred for the second time as well.”

In hot, humid environments, cows that shed early are better able to tolerate heat stress, maintain body condition and stay bred. Building Longevity Genetics can set the stage for longevity, but management has to do its part – especially for young females. Rasby points out that many operations do a good job getting heifers bred for their first calf. The bigger challenge is getting them bred back for the second.

The Power of Heterosis and Early-Born Calves On the genetic side, Rasby is a strong advocate for heterosis. “From a commercial standpoint, a crossbred cow is ideal,” he said. “Taking advantage of heterosis is really important.” Crossbred cows tend to excel in fertility, longevity and lifetime production, especially in tougher environments. That makes breed complementarity and smart crossbreeding systems a powerful strategy as herds rebuild.

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Females of the Future: Rebuilding the Cow Herd from the Cow Up “There are a lot of breeds, including Red Angus, that will fit into that scenario,” he adds. “Use the breed combinations that best fit the resources you have.” Data shows that heifers out of early-calving dams tend to stay in the herd longer and produce more weaning weight over their lifetimes than contemporaries out of late-calving cows. “It’s selection pressure that doesn’t cost anything,” he noted. “You’re just favoring females whose dams demonstrated fertility and fit.” Tools for Picking the Right Heifers With so much genetic variation in every calf crop, it’s risky to assume all daughters of a high-quality bull will perform the same. “In a single full-sibling mating, there are over one quintillion possible combinations of DNA,” Courter explained. “Some heifers will ‘win the genetic lottery’ and some won’t.” To better see what each candidate brings to the table, she advises producers to use the full toolbox: carefully chosen sires, EPDs and indexes, visual appraisal, and, where it pencils out – genomic testing. For those using Red Angus genetics, she points to the HerdBuilder index as a useful starting point for maternal-focused bull selection. “If someone is somewhat new to EPDs, I always direct them toward indexes,” she said. “Red Angus’ HerdBuilder index is geared toward maternal traits of interest, especially if you’re selecting bulls to make replacement heifers.” Once replacements are on the ground, both specialists see a role for genomic tools – especially as herds rebuild from historically low inventories. Courter suggests first using traditional culling criteria: disposition, structural soundness, obvious performance issues or being born too late. The heifers remaining become “replacement candidates.” “You can DNA test those candidates and look at the maternal traits that match your breeding objectives,” she said. “It’s another tool, alongside everything else you’re already doing, to help select heifers that move the herd in the right direction.”

Regions with abundant grass and more stable forage bases may begin retaining heifers sooner, he said, but overall expansion will likely be gradual. Every replacement kept today is a long-term commitment to pasture, feed and management. Courter reminds producers that the heifers selected this year may still be in the herd seven to ten years from now – and may also raise daughters that enter the herd.

“As we go to build back, we need to make accurate, informed decisions so the gene pool we keep sets us up for the future.” “We’ve almost gone through a genetic bottleneck,” she said. “As we go to build back, we need to make accurate, informed decisions so the gene pool we keep sets us up for the future.” Patience, Consistency and Planning For producers looking 5 to 10 years down the road, both specialists come back to three themes: define a breeding objective, match cows to their environment and be patient. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” Courter said. “Cows only have one calf per year. It takes a long time to see the benefits and the change in the genetics of your cow herd.” Commercial herds that retain older cows replace a smaller percentage of the herd each year. That slows the pace of visible genetic change, but those older cows are often the most profitable animals in the pasture. “The amount of change you’re able to see is directly proportional to your replacement rate,” Courter said. Rasby’s advice is straightforward: “Take advantage of heterosis, match genetics to the feed resources you have and pay close attention to cow size and milk ability,” he says. “Those are the traits that will have the greatest impact on what it costs you to feed that cow.”

Rebuilding in a High-Price Environment Rebuilding the cow herd will not happen overnight, especially as calf and feeder prices continue to reach new highs.

For Red Angus breeders and their commercial customers, today’s tight cow numbers and strong markets offer both risk and reward.

“I think rebuilding is going to be slow,” Rasby said. “For a commercial cow-calf operation, the price they’re getting for weaned calves and heifers is probably going to be the highest ever. It’s hard to turn that down.”

The opportunity lies in using this rebuilding phase to create cow herds that are more moderate, fertile, better matched to their environments and backed by clear breeding objectives and sound maternal genetics – females built for the future. //

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Legacy Alofts: How the Skinners Sustain a Seven-Generation Ranch by Shelby Shank for the Red Angus Magazine What began with a toll road and a search for gold more than 160 years ago has grown into one of Oregon’s multigenerational ranching legacies. The Skinners settled in Jordan Valley in 1863 after heading west in pursuit of opportunity. At the time, Silver City, a booming mining town north of Jordan Valley, needed a reliable route to transport gold to San Francisco. “My great, great, great grandfather built the toll road, and it was so successful that the government wanted it,” said Silas Skinner, a sixth-generation rancher on Skinner Ranch.

The Skinner family of Jordan Valley, Oregon, carries forward a legacy built on perseverance, stewardship and a deep connection to the land that has sustained their family for more than 160 years.

In a trade that would shape the next century, the Skinners exchanged the road for the ranch they live on today.

blow came when nearly every man in the family was forced to leave the ranch and enter into service during World War II.

In those early years, the family raised horses and would trot them back and forth from Jordan Valley to San Francisco.

“When my grandpa got home from World War II, he started running the ranch and built it up to what it is today,” Silas said.

“They would sell the horses to the Army or taxi services because back then, horses were the only main means of transportation,” Silas said.

The Skinners initially raised Shorthorn and Hereford cattle before transitioning to Red Angus.

It wasn’t until years later the Skinners began raising cattle. During the Great Depression, the Skinners were forced to sell most of their herd to keep the ranch. Another

A Red-Hided Heritage The pivot to Red Angus was more than a matter of preference; it was a deliberate strategy to improve their herd. What started as a simple trial in 1997 became a defining shift for the Skinner Ranch.

“Dad wanted to try Red Angus bulls on the heifers for calving ease, and it evolved from there,” Silas said. “At that time, black Angus cattle were getting popular, but we’d gotten used to the red color. That was one of the biggest things that drew us in, aside from calving ease.” By 2000, the Skinners had transitioned most of their herd to Red Angus. “Our cow herd is about as red as they can get,” Silas said. “They do have a Hereford base from way back, but it’s so far back that we hardly get a bald face anymore.” Red Angus proved to be a natural fit for the ranch’s terrain and goals.

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Legacy Alofts: How the Skinners Sustain a Seven-Generation Ranch “I prefer Red Angus. Their maternal traits are stronger, and they’re good mothers,” Mike Skinner, Silas’ brother, said. “The cows breed back, and they just work for us and where we ranch.” Cattle are selected based on structure and longevity. “It’s not unusual for our cows to stay productive until 12 years old, and we ranch in some pretty rough country,” Silas said. “The longevity of Red Angus has been a big benefit to our ranch.” The results of careful genetic selection pay off from the pasture to the rail. “Our cattle grade extremely well, and we’ve had quite a few of them make Grid Masters,” Silas said. “One group graded 100% Choice or Prime, with about 67% of them landing in Prime. The carcass quality is excellent.” The Skinners also raise a few black Angus cattle on their ranch that they acquired from neighbors through a lease, but their herd is predominantly Red Angus. “I really prefer a Red Angus cow over anything else,” said Kasen Skinner, one of Silas’ sons. “When I ride into a bunch of cows, the first ones I look at are the red ones. I like our black cows because they’re ours, but I take more pride in the red cows.”

The Skinners’ Cessna 182 has become an indispensable ranch tool, saving time, improving cattle management and helping them cover rugged country with unmatched efficiency. A Unique Landscape The Skinners ranch in country few places can match, where high-desert sagebrush gives way to steep, timbered mountains climbing toward 7,000 feet. With nearly 1,800 head to manage, the Skinners rotate cattle between private ground and federal acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management – rough country laced with nearly 4,000 miles of pipeline. Each spring, the cows begin in the desert sagebrush near the ranch headquarters, with a view of lava-rock vistas. Once the summer heat sets in, the cows are moved into the mountains – an area that comes with its own set of challenges “Up on the mountain, it’s pretty rough. If you gather 50 cows in a day, that’s a heck of a day,” Kasen said. “You ride it for about a week until everything’s gathered. It’s a lot of work, but it’s what we have to do.” The Skinners noted how the Red Angus cattle seem to thrive in these conditions, preferring the mountain over the desert.

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“Pretty much every cow we have has been to the mountain, except for the black ones,” Kasen said. “We only take the Red Angus up there.”

The cattle naturally move toward the mountain, drawn to better forage, clean water and ample shade. “They love it up there and there’s plenty of shade for them too,” Kasen said. “There’s none of that in the desert. There they sit out in the sun and drink from pipelines and ponds.” The difference in feed quality gives the mountain another advantage. “Calf size is a big reason why we still run cattle in the mountains,” he explained. “Calves that come off the mountain weigh about 725 lbs. right off the cow, which is pretty crazy, but shows what that forage will do.” In country like this, the Skinners have to be selective about the cattle they bring in. “We really pay attention to a bull’s feet when we’re buying them,” said Kort Skinner, another of Silas’ sons. “The lava rock can be extremely hard on their feet during breeding season.” Females need to hold up too. In many of the fields, cows will have to walk 3-4 miles every day to reach water. “The terrain is hard on feet and legs, so we select heavily for structure,” Silas echoed. “Red Angus just hold up really well.”

Legacy Alofts: How the Skinners Sustain a Seven-Generation Ranch Beyond the ranch’s diverse terrain, the Skinners face drought, wildfires and harsh winters throughout the year. Even so, the land has sustained their family for generations. “As my great-grandpa would always say, ‘Jordan Valley has never let us down,’” Kasen said. “It’s held up for seven generations, and will continue to do so.” Legacy in Flight With its vast and rugged terrain, the Skinners have learned to rely on tools that go well above horses and pickups. In 1981, Silas and Mike’s father, Bob Skinner, bought a Cessna 182 airplane that has become one of the most essential parts of their operation. “We still fly that same plane today,” Mike said. “It saves an incredible amount of time checking water lines or gathering cattle.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Mike earned his pilot’s license and now handles much of the aerial work, checking pipelines and cattle. “Our cows don’t even pay attention to the airplane anymore,” Mike said. “They’ve had it flying over them their whole lives.” From the air, he coordinates with those on horseback through radio, guiding them to cattle tucked deep into the mountains. Drones have also become part of their ranching repertoire. “Drones help us locate calves in the sagebrush or at night using thermal imaging,” Kort said. “The airplane allows us to cover large pastures, gather cows faster and reduce the number of days we’re riding on horseback, but the drone gives us another leg up.” The drones also provide critical insight into individual calves. 110 RED ANGUS Magazine |

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“You can tell if a calf is up or lying down from the drone. You can see if it looks cold, and if so, we can drive out there and check on the calf to assess if we need to bring it in near a heater,” Kort said. “It’s also really handy to have for gathering.” This year, the Skinners introduced a helicopter, which had a dramatic effect on efficiency.

The next generation of Skinners is growing up immersed in the ranch’s legacy, history and values, knowing the responsibility of carrying it forward.

“There were four of us this year gathering cattle and we were able to get 120 cows in one day, which is huge,” Kort said. “We wouldn’t have gotten that many if we’d had seven people and no helicopter to spot cows.”

you go,” he said. “I get to do what I love every day, working on horseback and raising good cattle. And now I get to raise my son on the same ranch I grew up on.”

The Skinners are one of the only ranches in the area to use aircraft and drones. The combination of technology has allowed them to manage thousands of acres efficiently while maintaining the health and safety of their herd.

His brother echoed his sentiment. “I enjoy being on the family ranch every day, getting to be outside, and the unpredictability of each day,” Kort said. “You’re never doing the same thing twice and everything is constantly changing.”

“I love flying and the airplane allows us to travel to bull sales, pick up parts and handle emergencies a lot faster,” Mike said. “It’s kept cattle alive and kept this ranch running.”

Representing the seventh generation, Kasen and Kort quickly learned the weight of continuing a legacy.

Carrying the Ranch into the Next Generation The Skinner Ranch’s legacy was built one generation at a time, shaped by perseverance, hard work and family. That legacy now extends into its eighth generation with the arrival of Kasen and his wife’s first son. Growing up on the ranch, Kasen learned early on what it meant to be part of something bigger than himself. “You’re always trying to do better as

“I have big shoes to fill. Keeping the ranch going is a big responsibility,” Kasen said. “But I’m very lucky to have my dad, uncle and grandfather to look up to.” Through it all, one lesson remains central for the Skinners. “My great-grandpa always said, ‘You can’t starve a profit out of a cow. Take care of your animals, and they’ll take care of you,’” Kort said. “That idea carries through every decision we make, and now it’s something we’ll pass on to the next generation.” //

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John & Sara Berg • Cody Berg • Williston, ND John: 701/826-4211 • 701/570-9788 Cody: 701/826-4231 • 701/570-0730 lazydredangus@yahoo.com

OLAND RED ANGUS

PRESSER RED ANGUS Troy Presser • Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2855 • 701/220-0189 tpresser@westriv.com

Watch for more exciting events in North Dakota! Jan. 17 Jan. 26-31 Feb. 3 Feb. 8 Feb. 9

Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch, Ranch, Steele, ND Schriefer Red Angus, DVAuction.com Twedt Red Angus, Ranch, McHenry, ND Ressler Land and Cattle, Ranch, Cooperstown, ND Kuhn’s Red Angus Red Cow Dispersal, Napoleon, ND Feb. 10-15 Forster Red Angus, DVAuction.com

Feb. 16-18 Lazy D Red Angus, Williston, ND Feb. 18 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Ranch, Powers Lake, ND Feb. 19 OHR Red Angus, Ranch, Argusville, ND Feb. 12-14 Grassy Meadow Ranch, Ranch, Michigan, ND Feb. 19 Wasem Red Angus, WIX Barn, Richardton, ND Feb. 21 Lazy J Bar Ranch, Hub City, Aberdeen, SD

Website: ndredangus.org • Facebook: North Dakota Red Angus Association

Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701/789-0191 • 701/789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com

RHODES RED ANGUS RANCH

ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH

Rick, Amber & Kaden Rohrich • Steele, ND Rick: 701/391-1911 • Kaden: 701/934-4178 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com

SCHRIEFER RANCH, LLC. Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne Schriefer Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 701/983-4292 • 701/870-4292 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com

SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS

Brandon & Dixie Rusch • Sherill Seeger New Salem, ND • ruschvet@gmail.com Brandon: 701/226-5479 • Dixie: 701/426-9443 Sherill: 701/400-5077 seeger-ruschredangus.com

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO. Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/741-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

TWEDT RED ANGUS Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 • 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com

VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS

Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, SD 605/698-6596 • 605/228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com • valnesranch.com

WASEM RED ANGUS

Chris & Jolyn Wasem • Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 jolyn.wasem@gmail.com wasemredangus.com

ND Red Angus Association President: Bryan Ressler Vice President: Ben Lodoen Immediate Past Pres.: Sam Twedt Directors: Ryan Clemetson,

Rick Rohrich, Max Robison & Blake Wold Sec./Treas.: Chuck & Annette Steffan 701/290-9745 heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com

Happy New Year from our ranch to yours! THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SALE CUSTOMERS! Hope to see you on November 14, 2026.

Jim & Jessica Yance • (334) 726-7342 1092 Davis St • Columbia, AL 36319 jim@jyjredangus.com • jessica@jyjredangus.com jyjredangus.com

Member News In Memory Ann Gayden Newton

Ann Gayden Newton, was born June 6, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and passed Nov. 20, 2025.

She spent her formative years at Oakland and Sunny Slope plantations in Gurley, Louisiana. An avid horsewoman, she enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising cattle with her father. The family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when she was in high school, where she attended Central High. Her father retained cattle at Oakland plantation. Ann and her father, John Keller Gayden, were among the seven original founders of the Red Angus Association of America. At age 15, she was the association’s first secretary in 1952, a role she held even before the group was formally organized in 1954.

She returned to Baton Rouge to attend LSU, where she was a member of Chi Omega. Ann met a Deke named George Newton, and their love lasted until his death. They moved to Jackson, where they raised their four children. She served in The Junior League in many capacities and was very active in St. James Episcopal Church. A job opportunity later took them to San Antonio, Texas, where she was also very active in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. They retired to St. Francisville, Louisiana, where they designed and built the home of their dreams. Ann enjoyed her many ministries at Grace Episcopal Church and loved her supper clubs. She also enjoyed her gardens and traveling extensively with George throughout the world. Ann was deeply involved in preserving the family’s Louisiana history to pass down to her children and other family members.

Returning to Jackson to be close to family, Ann renewed her involvement at St. James. A longtime patron of the arts, she enjoyed the ballet, symphony and all offerings at the museums. Ann was loved and cherished wherever she lived, and many people enjoyed her hospitality and wonderful food. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Worley Newton, and her parents, Dorothy Lea Gayden and John Keller Gayden. She is survived by her children, William Gayden Newton and Lynn Newton, and their daughter, Hallie Newton; Georgia (Ann) Stokes and Michael Stokes; Melissa Newton Crouch; and George Newton Jr.; as well as her sister, Irene Gayden Mangum, and her family. A funeral service to honor and celebrate Ann’s life was held Dec. 11, 2025. Memorials may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church choir or Altar Guild, as well as The Mustard Seed in Jackson. //

PLANNING YOUR NEXT SALE? Reach Red Angus stakeholders who are already using and loving Red Angus! Private Treaty Bred Females and Bull s For Sale Contact Ryan at 641-780-5952

Ryan & Jenny Hoksbergen Marlys Hoksbergen 641-780-5952 683 240th Place | Pella, IA 50219 westwindredangus.com westwindredangus@gmail.com 114 RED ANGUS Magazine | January 2026

It is wise to use a combination of social, digital and print media in your marketing strategy. You can now promote your genetics on the pages of the Red Angus Magazine or digitally on the website and in eNews. You can even link your catalog on the sale calendar! Download the Red Angus Media Kit at

redangus.org/ram-magazine Reserve ad space at: bit.ly/RedAngusMagAdvertising or email Tracey Koester, tracey@redangus.org

The following operations host private treaty sales. Contact them for more information on their genetics. Would you like to be listed on this page? Submit your information online at: https://bit.ly/RAMPrivateTreaty (or scan the QR code).

RANCH/FARM

CONTACT

PHONE

WEBSITE/FB

Darrel Holliday

541-805-5672

dhollidayranch@gmail.com

www.dhRedAngus.com

OREGON dh Red Angus

WE HAVE THE AUDIENCE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR.

LIVESTOCKDIGITAL.COM

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS BREEDERS Scott & Kim Ford 308/991-2452 Bertrand, NE 68927

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

Rob Brawner

88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221 402-376-4465 • wwww.bulliscreek.com

www.crossdiamondcattle.com

FICK RED ANGUS

SAND DUNE CATTLE LLC Contact us about our

Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!

DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5489 (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910

www.fickredangus.com

John & Pat Daigger 7578 Miriam Rd. North Platte, NE 69101 308-530-5906

Red Angus cattle for sale

David & Ruth Orr 308-520-3015 • 308-520-2543 david@daiggerangus.com

Scott Svoboda • 308-215-0767 scottsvoboda@rocketmail.com

www.daiggerangus.com

Christopher Polivka

Annual Bull Sale in March

The Sieberts - Kim, Lindy, Samantha & Kendall 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 (402) 723-4376 • Email: sdiamond@telcoweb.net website: sdiamondangus.com

Austin Schweitzer Schweitzer Red Angus "Improving Our Herd to Benefit Yours!"

Milford, NE 68405 • 402-641-8275 schweitzerredangus.com

Pieper Red Angus

Ross A & Lane Knott

P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726

Bruno, Nebraska

1PF

Certified Fescue Raised

SCHULER red-angus

Red Angus & Composite Seedstock 308.262.0306 • Bridgeport, NE schulerredangus.com

CHOAT

Red Angus with built-in Performance!

Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347

402-367-9679

RED ANGUS GENETICS

Cattle Company St. Edward, NE

Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586

Dan Reardon Rocking R Red Angus www.RockingRRedAngus.com 970-729-2571 Dan@RockingRRedAngus.com

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 –West Director – George Murdock BULL PINE CATTLE CO. CORT MUNSELLE 805 GEYSERS ROAD CLOVERDALE, CA 95425 COLTON PIRNIK 6810 CANADA ROAD GILROY, CA 95020 BLAKELEE GOSCH 4164 FOX SPARROW DR KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 SIMONIS RANCH KYLEE MORROW SIMONIS 27120 GREENVILLE RD SWEET HOME, OR 97386

COPELAN SMITH 1961 ST HILAIRE RD YAKIMA, WA 98901 Area 2 – Montana Director – Craig DeBoer BRAIDY SCHLEGEL 440 RAMSFIELD RD BIGFORK, MT 59911

EMMA MCMURREY 7 IDA OLIVIA RD HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

LB FARMS LLC SHELLEY BROWN 140 LANE 15 POWELL, WY 82435

DIAMOND G BRANGUS DAVID GOCHNOUR 7153 FM 244 ANDERSON, TX 77830

JAYCEE ESTEP 6524 LINMAVE DRIVE BROOKSHIRE, TX 77423

76 CATTLE KASHLYN JORDAN 110 FISHERMANS TRAIL HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320

Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Ron Christensen JASON DIAS 13457 SHAMROCK RD FORT MORGAN, CO 80701

Area 4 – Southwest Director – Tony Ballinger RAFTER E RED ANGUS JASON EVANS 18801 CALLE BELLA AMARILLO, TX 79124

REED PRATT 32800 SOUTH RD PUEBLO, CO 81006

FORREST GAINES 711 S. TAYLOR HAMILTON, TX 76531

KASHLYN JORDAN 110 FISHERMANS TRAIL HUNTSVILLE, TX 77320 SAVANNAH KELLY 780 HARRISON ROAD WACO, TX 76705

BRIGZ PARKER P.O BOX 55 WINDTHORST, TX 76389 CAMPBELL REAL 4961 SAM BASS SANGER, TX 76266 KADEN SCHOLL PO BOX 261 COLORADO CITY, TX 79512 CROSS TIMBERS AG FARMS GREG VIETH P.O. BOX 104 WINDTHORST, TX 76389

MISSOURI RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION 17133 NW Co Rd 701 • Archie, MO 64725 • 816-807-6606 info@missouriredangus.com www.missouriredangus.com

Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655 Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com Balancing Performance with Maternal !' . (- $. (-'. '$ '( ! + ,&##%&*,)+ + ,&"")&%#*)

SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Registered & Commercial

6371 CR 377 • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 280-1551

Seedstock • Semen • Embryos • Show Heifers & Steers

DENNIS ORY

oryscircle7.com • Phone/Fax: 417-839-7205 E-mail: joann07@zimbracloud.com 328 Route U Rocky Comfort, MO 64861

Performance and Fertility Headquarters Registered Quarter Horses

Roy A. Sutterfield roy.sutterfield@gigcattle.com www.gigcattle.com 919-592-0665

Dale Kunkel: 417-455-3597 kunkelfarms@netins.net Ranch Manager: Austin Speak: 417-592-1331

Breeding the Best Red Angus

Kunkel Farms Red Angus

Red Angus Bulls • Heifers

Ken & Brenda Keesaman ED AND KATHI RULE • Lucy, Olivia and Luke Excelsior Springs, MO

Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503

Farm Manager Scott Akey 816-835-5332

Annual Production Sale 4th Saturday of October

shoalcreekcattle@aol.com www.shoalcreeklandandcattle.com

573-999-3887 • www.mc-livestock.com

Cattle Manager David Vest 660-620-1141

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Archie, MO

MAPLE OAKS RED ANGUS Ray: (314) 630-0332 MapleOaksRedAngus.com Located in Central Missouri

Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Stephanie Jung SOPHIE HAUGEN 18005 HWY 40 NW MILAN, MN 56262 AVERY KOHLS 23722 230TH ST. HUTCHINSON, MN 55350 AUBREY NAGLER 175 80TH AVE SW DANVERS, MN 56231 AXT FAMILY FARM AND RANCH ANNA AXT 880 4TH AVE NE MCCLUSKY, ND 58463

HOLDEN GILL 13138 256TH AVE TIMBER LAKE, SD 57656 HADLEE HOLT 20436 442ND AVE LAKE PRESTON, SD 57249 STONES THROW RED ANGUS ROGER KREIN 19765 471ST AVE BRUCE, SD 57220 JEFF & REBECCA MIKEL JEFF MIKEL 128 BLUE JAY RD PIERRE, SD 57501

Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Jason Anderson ANDERSON FARMS CHARLES ANDERSON 1185 SW MULVANE ST. TOPEKA, KS 66604 HARPER BECKER 1209 N 2ND STOCKTON, KS 67669 CAMI MILLER 1122 NW 75TH ST, EL DORADO, KS 67042 CHASE MOFFITT 1944 TAHOE AVE MCPHERSON, KS 67460

COOPER MOFFITT 1944 TAHOE AVE MCPHERSON, KS 67460 SANDERS FARM CODY SANDERS 4420 UTAH ROAD WELLSVILLE, KS 66092 WHEELOCK ANGUS RANCH LL BRENDON WHEELOCK 2997 NW RIVER RD MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104 FRAHM BROTHERS PARTNERSHIP SHANE FRAHM 3672 ROAD P NELSON, NE 68961

GP CATTLE GRAY PEARSON 74240 O RD HOLDREGE, NE 68949 JUSTINE POPE 26075 WILLOW RD RAVENNA, NE 68869 BENTLEY BALDWIN 221 N SEXTON ST TALOGA, OK 73667 RED IMPACT ANGUS RICK BUTLER PO BOX 871 HUGO, OK 74743

In Your RED ANGUS QUEST ... Look to THE WEST!

westernstatesredangus.com TODD STEGALL 3455 Grover Ave Colusa, CA 95932

Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com

LAUTENSCHLAGER & SONS RED ANGUS LAUT 1251 Cutler-Lautenschlage Rd Endicott, WA 99125 Ranch: (509) 657-3301 Cell: (509) 595-8131 LASOredangus@gmail.com Red Angus Genetics for Seed Stock Producers & Commercial Cattlemen

tmstegall@gmail.com (530) 713-8755 Private Treaty Age-Advantaged & Yearling Bulls Darrel Holliday & Family 541.820.3697 • 541.805.5672 (cell) 65126 Hwy 26 • John Day, OR 97845 www.dhRedAngus.com dhollidayranch@gmail.com

Western States Red Angus Association supports Red Angus events throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, including the Western National Red Angus Show in Reno.

Doug and Betty Dunn 9498 NE 9th St • Terrebonne, Oregon 97760 (541) 923-1705

Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 26, 2026 Lewiston, Idaho www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032

“As Good as the Best, Better than the Rest”

RED A N

Elko, Nevada

Jonathan – 775-560-7779 • Dan – 775-777-5994 BeitiaLivestock@gmail.com • www.BeitiaLivestock.com

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The Brand of Quality

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McPhee Red Angus 14298 Atkins Road • Lodi, CA 95240 Rita: 209-607-9719 • Royce: 209-712-8116 www.mcpheeredangus.com

Bulls, Females & Frozen Genetics Available at Private Treaty

Veril & Barbie Nelson 10387 Driver Valley Rd Oakland, OR 97462

(541) 643-9759 n5redangus@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook!

“Producing Balanced Trait Red Angus since 1993”

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New Members, continued TRIPP EARLS 802 N WESTSIDE ROAD HOLLIS, OK 73550

MAGGIE ZUCKSCHWERDT 625 S FRANKLIN ST BLOOMFIELD, IN 47424

BLUETOP REDS RYAN HELSLEY 33457 S 563 RD COOKSON, OK 74424

HARPER SMALL 1229 HORSENECK RD WESTPORT, MA 2790

BRINLYNN HIGHFILL 10510 WCR 1210 STIGLER, OK 74462 HUNT FARMS, LLC RYAN HUNT 19653 CRNS 240 GRANDFIELD, OK 73546 R&R LAND & CATTLE RANDY LAY 5035 LAKE BREEZE RD GROVE, OK 74344

TEMPLAR SEEDSTOCK AND GENETICS DOUGLAS DELL 975 SULLIVAN ROAD WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 KUROWICKI STOCK FARMS LIANE KUROWICKI 11711 PENNINGTON ROAD BRITTON, MI 49229 YANKEE SPRINGS LIVESTOCK KINSEE LETTINGA 12629 COBB LAKE RD WAYLAND, MI 49348

J AND M CATTLE CO. MATTHEW MILLER P.O BOX 403 DAVENPORT, OK 74026

HANNAH SMITH 4675 CLARKS CHAPEL RD FRANKLIN, NC 28734

LYNDLEA NICHOLS 230924 EAST 670 ROAD SEILING, OK 73663 T/R CATTLE CO. TRENT RAY 12700 E LONE CHIMNEY RD GLENCOE, OK 74032 Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess JOHNSON CATTLE CO 4804 W. OLD NATIONAL RD. KNIGHTSTOWN, IN 46148

ABMA’S RED ANGUS JAMES ABMA 282 AMWELL RD HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844 LONE OAK CATTLE CO. JACK MOYERS 2061 BARR RD NICHOLS, NY 13812 H.E. BIGLER & SONS DENNIS BIGLER 55909 DOVER CHURCH ROAD JACOBSBURG, OH 43933

COLTON COSGRAY 311 TIPPECANOE SPRINGS RD MONTICELLO, IN 47960

AP CATTLE CO. HADYN PICKEREL 6388 COUNTY ROAD 85 GIBSONBURG, OH 43431

MARSHALL WATT 2437 EAST TAFTOWN ROAD PRINCETON, IN 47670

NEBO RIDGE FARM JOSHUA ARCHER 120 BUCKINGHAM RD WEST FINLEY, PA 15377

BURNS SHEEP AND CATTLE CO. LLC. DAVID BURNS 855 GREENVILLE ROAD MERCER, PA 16137

MAFES BROWN LOAM BRANCH EXPT STN GENEVIEVE D’SOUZA 1676 BROWN LOAM RD RAYMOND, MS 39154

GIANNA HOMAN 333 MANOR RD CENTRE HALL, PA 16828

BLACKWATER RESERVE FARMS LLC DAN HANKINS 963 EQUESTRIAN DRIVE MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

IVANSOD FARM DON WYER 47 IVANSOD ROAD KEYSER, WV 26726 Area 8 – Southeast Director – John Langdon FAITH CRIDER 156 DUCKSON LN MELBOURNE, AR 72556 HANNAH DOOLEY 1025 TANGLEWOOD MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653 ABBY INGRAM 90 JOHN T ROAD ENOLA, AR 72047 LESTER LIVESTOCK TRACY LESTER 76 C A HOLLAND RD. QUITMAN, AR 72131 MATHIAS PROPERTIES SAM MATHIAS P.O. BOX 6485 SPRINGDALE, AR 72766 DUKE WILLIAMS 3180 TODDS POINT RD SIMPSONVILLE, KY 40067 THAXTON FARMS DOUG THAXTON 405 JASON RD FLORIEN, LA 71429

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Bull and Female Sale – Jan. 26, 2026, at the Ranch

Rob Brawner

BULLIS CREEK RANCH 88102 S Wood Lake Rd Wood Lake, NE 69221

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RAE HAMILTON 40 TANNER RD CROSSVILLE, TN 38571 ANDY MARSHALL 8645 BELLADONNA DR. COLLEGE GROVE, TN 37046 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Will Andras KRYSTIN DONTJE 302 S 5TH ST MAQUOKETA, IA 52060 JORDAN HOSTETLER 30389 IRON BRIDGE RD. SPRAGUEVILLE, IA 52074 DYLAN SCHROEDER 1937 380TH AVE BRYANT, IA 52727 BROOKELYN STEFFEN 72555 JACKSON RD WIOTA, IA 50274

EVERETT WIRE 9811 WEST NORA ROAD WINSLOW, IL 61089 DARBY FARMS CHARLES CARNS PO BOX 345 BOLIVAR, MO 65613 ANGUS ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, LTD. BRUCE COPELAND P.O. BOX 2845 JOPLIN, MO 64803 CIRCLE BAR C CATTLE CO. DAVID COUNTS 1526 E 400TH RD BOLIVAR, MO 65613 CHRISTOPHER HUFFMAN 16982 STATE HIGHWAY DD NOVINGER, MO 63559 MILLY PAMPERIEN 8499 THORNHILL DR MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO 65711 PRESLEY PAMPERIEN 8499 THORNHILL DR MTN GROVE, MO 65711 SHAFFER CATTLE CO. DOUG SHAFFER 9668 STATE HIGHWAY 96 CARTHAGE, MO 64836

NOLAN LEE 256 2700 EAST ROAD WELLINGTON, IL 60973

DOUBLE E ENTERPRISE MADELINE GRUENEBERG 142107 LINCOLN DRIVE ATHENS, WI 54411

BRAEDEN QUANDT 5205 N 800TH STREET MASON, IL 62443

EMERSON HOLLOWAY N8489 COUNTY ROAD D BELLEVILLE, WI 53508

SANDOVAL FARMS JOSE SANDOVAL 986 STEAKHOUSE RD. KNOXVILLE, IL 61448

STEVE SCHNEIDER 13635 COUNTY HIGHWAY G BOYD, WI 54726 //

SERAA

Southeast Red Angus Association • www.seraa.org OFFICERS Andy Camp - President 770-601-3308 • redangus@bellsouth.net Josh Pierce - Vice President 601-385-7575 • jbarsredangus@gmail.com Jessica Yance – Secretary/Treasurer 334-790-4953 • jessica@jyjredangus.com

JEFF & MICHELLE PETTIT Sebree, Kentucky 270-836-2963 • www.diamondpcattle.com

Mercer Farms

Registered Red Angus Cattle since 1978 32237 Hwy 58 • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette – 865 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com

Brian & Jessica Lance 1500 Walker Road Madison, GA 30650 706-781-8639 jessica@ironwillcattle.com

DIRECTORS Jed Dixon • Jim Yance Danny Winchester • Tiffany Watkins Johnnie Cundiff • Brian Lance

FIVE OAKS FARM

Selling Red Angus and Sim-Genetics

Registered Red Angus Travis & Gail Giffey 931-260-1478 travis@5oaks.farm

C&J RED ANGUS RANCH 1222 Hillard Howell Rd Lucedale, MS 39452

Jim and Alvina Meeks, Owners 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 981-2080 Visit our website at bullhillredangusranch.com

Bulls, Females and Semen For Sale Richie, Michelle, Shelby & Sarah Traylor Delta, Alabama • (256) 276-8615

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

Third Saturday in March

BULLS & FEMALES OF FALL SALE Last Saturday in October

847-651-9734

cjreds@icloud.com candjredangusranch.com

ISON RED ANGUS

Home of Fit-4-Fescue

Rob and Cameron Ison Paducah, Kentucky Rob - 270-978-9599 Cameron - 270-978-8856

Whitley Red Angus

MORE THAN A BULL SALE

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com - Registered Red Angus since 1970 -

Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com

Bart, Sarah & Ty Jones • (615) 666-3098 466 Red Hill Road, Lafayette, TN 37083 mail@redhillfarms.net Gordon & Susan Jones • (270) 991-2663 www.RedHillFarms.net

Jarvis Red Angus

12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certied Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net

FLAT CREEK FARMS

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

931-695-5575

email: flatcreekfarmstn@gmail.com JACKSON FARMS KYLE JACKSON 229-507-8850 7633 Old Coffee Rd. Adel, GA 31620 RED ANGUS Magazine |

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Building Better Beef FISCHER RED ANGUS Ron & Esther Fischer

Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

PO Box 2913 • Harlowton, MT 59036

406-632-5598 scherredangus.com

2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@rtconnect.net

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www.redlandredangus.com

Luke Larson: (406) 207-6776 Amie & Teri Angelo: (406) 207-4046 angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 280 Angelo Lane • PO Box 361 • Drummond, MT 59832

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Tim, Julie & Cash Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@nemont.net

Bob & Julie Morton • Tom & Katie Morton • Jim Morton 2431 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 580-0348 • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

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

Raising Reg. & Comm. Red Angus Cattle Since 1990 Powderville, MT

Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd

406-554-3484 • 406-554-3152 • C: 406-853-0502 Tom: 406-951-2772 • Aaron: 406-853-2885 tlostendorf@rangeweb.net

Bull Sale - Feb. 26, 2026 Lewiston, Idaho www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

Garrett Knebel Gallatin Gateway, MT • (406) 223-4964 www.harmonyhillredangus.com

MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com

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in Big Sky Country! sun RiveR Red Angus

- We Focus on The Female -

Norris Family

1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com

srreds@3rivers.net

LUCHT RED ANGUS

Vic & Shari Westphal Dave & Kay Klompien & Family 8129 Amsterdam Rd. Manhattan, MT 59741 (406) 581-4043 • (406) 581-2126 Email: klmpnra@gmail.com

RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179

FRITZ RED ANGUS 1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net

Fort Shaw, MT 59443 406-799-5323

SALLY SHORTRIDGE Box 333 Augusta, MT 59410 shocoranch@3rivers.net (406) 235-0176 www.shocoranch.us Contact us about our Private Treaty Bull Offering

Bozeman, MT • 406-570-7300 ldlucht@gmail.com www.luchtredangus.com

5175 Road 1026 Froid, Mt 59226 Andrew Johnson 406-489-3773 sandhill_reds@yahoo.com McKenzie Johnson 406-963-2200

www.sandhillredangus.com

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 -

Annual Sale – Last Thursday In March, Glasgow Stockyards, Inc. Pat Gibbs Family – Jordan, MT 406.977.2852 www.gibbsredangus.com

176 Hageman Rd • Molt, MT 59057

THE PIERCE FAMILY Terry & Christina: (406) 663-2251 • (406) 855-7043 Alyssa & Ethan: (406) 669-3104 • (406) 839-0901 lostcreekreds@yahoo.com • www.lostcreekreds.com

FRANZ RANCH Ray or Jon Franz 406-798-3675

Mesmmer Joshua 019

13221 CR 339 Sidney, MT 59270 franzrch@midrivers.com

Vince, Veronica & Seth Christensen

8 Cloverleaf Ln Park City, MT 59063

criters64@gmail.com • (406) 208-4315 Bryce Risa Opheim, MT Cell: 406-724-7029 Office: 406-762-3247 northernlitesredangus@gmail.com www.northernlitesredangus.com

MTRAA Officers

President: Luke Larson – lukelarson51@gmail.com Vice President: Tim Geib – geibtimothy@yahoo.com Secretary/Treasurer: Kara Herbst – mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

Madri Blom – blom.anebell@gmail.com Lacey Sutherlin – threeccattle@yahoo.com Tom Morton – tommorton438@yahoo.com ANGUS Magazine | January 2026 REDRED ANGUS Magazine n December 2021 121 121

AREA 1 - West

AREA 2 - Montana

George Murdock, Director • Keith Hickle, Region A Director

Montana Breeders are on pages 120-121

Alaska • California • Hawaii • Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

Craig DeBoer, Director

Western States Breeders are on page 116

AREA 3 - Rocky Mountain

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming – Ron Christensen, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS

FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS

“Cattle Working for You”

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Sound Udders – Great Dispositions Moderate Frames – Calving Ease – Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado

Cory & Katy Johnson

AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY

Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 26, 2026 Lewiston, Idaho www.mccannredangus.com Lori McCann • 208-743-5517

Brian and Jamie Jo Axtell PO Box 21 – Anton, CO 80801 970.383.2332 or 970.554.1132 www.axtellcattlecompany.com Follow us on Facebook!

Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • 44600 Co. Road 118 • Limon, CO Ronny & Kelsey Pope • Ryan & Lindsay Frasier 719-740-1124 • www.solidrockredangus.com

AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota Craig Bieber, Region B Director Stephanie Jung, Director

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893 8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

BROKEN HEART RANCH

12523 245th Ave Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 850-9878 or (605) 865-3190 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonredangus.com

Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, South Dakota (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com

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

RED

ANGUS

The Olsons

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

MINNESOTA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION

"We Breed Excitement"

Contact MNRAA President Dave Kemen – 320-212-2478

Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. SE • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com

Visit us at www.mnredangus.com

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

Robert and Kara • Robby 5096 Campbell Rd • McIntosh, SD 57641 701-422-3721 www.campbellredangus.com

28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com

Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman

Annual Sale in March

Chase and Tiffany Furstenau Cavalier, ND 701-520-0671 chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnd.com

LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus

Diamond C North Dakota

John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com

RED ANGUS

Scott & Connie Kueffler Michala & Kirsti • Bonnie Kueffler Box 187 • Grenora, ND 58845 701-694-3620 (h) • 701-641-0519 (c) redangus@nccray.com • www.dkredangus.net

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Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

Jared and Lacey Namken Family • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

Annual Production Sale SECOND-TO-LAST SUNDAY IN MARCH Contact us today for more information! Arlan Dahlke • Bagley, Minnesota (218) 694-6727 • (218) 556-5896 www.DahlkeRedAngus.com

AREA 4 - Southwest Texas • New Mexico • Arizona Texas Breeders are on page 127

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 Rob Hess, Director

Kyley DeVoe, Ex-Officio Tony Ballinger, Director

Rob & Amy Hess

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Registered & Commercial Red Angus Will & P J Crockett • Hope, NM 575-703-5970 • 575-512-7225 www.crockett-ranch.com

Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma Nebraska Breeders are on page 115 Kansas Breeders are on page 125 Jason Anderson, Director

BIM

Red Angus

Betty & Irvan Martin 58142 CR 260 • Okeene, OK 73763 (580) 822-5623 • email: bim86@pldi.net

HERGENRETHER RED ANGUS JOHN HERGENRETHER, DVM (580) 284-1053

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 spharrisdvm@yahoo.com

Cedar Hill Farm

cedarhillredangus.com

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Prime Maternal

Elite Cow Herd Genetics

RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509

First Saturday of each November

Offering registered Red Angus bulls and replacement heifers at private treaty in the fall and spring

Registered Red Angus

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

Joe Max Freeman, DVM

Jacob Lipton (860)-803-2777 jake@pleasantviewfarmsinc.com 452 South Road • Somers, CT 06071 www.www.Pvfredangus.com

Charles R. Freeman, DVM

John M. Langdon & Family

(580) 352-1985 joemf1985@gmail.com (580) 450-4708

Blair, Oklahoma

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Tom Karr

Red Angus Cattle

cedarhillredangus@frontier.com

info@hergredangus.com

Bulls • Bred Heifers

Cedar Hill Farm

Dan & Alicia Stickel • (304) 545-7677 1404 Kincheloe Road • Jane Lew, WV 26378

11298 NE 165TH ST • STERLING, OK

Registered Red Angus

(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

AREA 6 - Great Plains

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

Benson, NC 919-796-5010 johnlangdon5@gmail.com RED ANGUS Magazine | January 2026 123

AREA 8 - Southeast

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi Tennessee • South Carolina John Langdon, Region Director Jeff Pettit, President

AREA 9 - Midwest

Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Wisconsin Will Andras, Director

Missouri Breeders are on page 116 Wisconsin Breeders are on page 127

International Breeders

SERAA Breeders are on page 119

Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

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REGISTERED RED ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE 9/26/26

CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE

JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa

ROUSE RED ANGUS

Box 177 • Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 • Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

Gene & Marita Rouse Dan Bormann • 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: dbormann83@hotmail.com

SAM MATHIAS � OWNER

SKYLER BARNES � BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TOBY LESTER � GENERAL MANAGER

tlester@mathiasproperties.com • 479-236-0700

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ROGER JACOBS

SALE MANAGEMENT & AUCTIONEER

Auctioneer P.O. Box 270 Shepherd, MT 59079 (406) 373-6124 Home (406) 698-7686 Office (406) 373-7387 Fax

Kyle Gilchrist

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DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net

Cody Lowderman Commercial and Purebred Livestock Auctioneer Video and Internet Sales

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PAT KROESE, AUCTIONEER MILFORD, NE – 402.741.2452

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P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com

Eric Drees • 208-329-4808 idahocattleauctioneer@gmail.com

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