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Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 62, Number 7 18335 E 103rd Ave, Suite 202, Commerce City, CO 80022 940-387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org Director of Communications.............................. Luke Bolin 870-754-1160 • luke@redangus.org Managing Editor................................................ Faye Smith 316-249-4336 • faye@redangus.org Ad Sales/Industry Partnership.................. Jennifer Hudlow 580-822-5349 • jenniferhudlow@redangus.org

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Table of Contents – September 2026 Features Walking with Faith: Junior Red Angus member finds his path in the breed....................................................................................... 24 Key Nutrition Strategies for a Successful Weaning................................. 32 Purpose Before Technology: Finding the right reproductive strategy for your operation.................................................................. 34 Consistency Over Approach: Pre-Conditioning cattle during weaning season important to recognize for health, economic impact.............................. 40 The State of the Industry..................................................................... 46 Beyond Better Genetics: Breed Improvement and Market Development departments partner for genetic, market success.................................. 52

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24 Articles

Board Commentary..............................................................................................4 Association Commentary......................................................................................8 Breed Improvement............................................................................................12 Marketing Update...............................................................................................16 Member Services Bulletin...................................................................................20 Junior Update.....................................................................................................62 Top Dollar..........................................................................................................70 Sale Report........................................................................................................78 New Members....................................................................................................82 Calendar of Events.............................................................................................90 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................92

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RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026

Red Angus Association of America Group: Red Angus Stockyard Red Angus America

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RAAA Board of Directors

Board Commentary

Forward Progress

PRESIDENT Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jeff@diamondpcattle.com FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST Tony Ballinger | Morgan Mill, Texas anthony.ballinger@akralos.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@yahoo.com REGION B DIRECTOR Craig Bieber | Leola, South Dakota craig@bieberredangus.com REGION C DIRECTOR John Langdon | Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com 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

by Craig DeBoer – Area II Director

As we reflect on the past year in the beef business and specifically the Red Angus business, it has certainly been an exciting one. We’ve seen record high calf prices in the country, passing on to strong bull sales and a great demand for replacement females. The consumer demand for beef continues to grow while the producer struggles to build a bigger cow inventory. Red Angus has built its reputation on the replacement female and producers can’t let up on the demand for top maternal genetics along with stayability and quiet dispositions. As I see it, the established producers that have stayed the course through the off years, and the upcoming producers trying to get their foot in the door, will have some great years ahead of them. I look forward to seeing these ranchers finally have compensation for all their diligence to the beef business. There is no doubt that the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is not taking the forward progress in the business lightly, and is pushing forward at a rapid pace. With the association under new leadership and supported by many outstanding dedicated employees, the RAAA continues to grow and strive for excellence. The RAAA has been exploring new marketing avenues including Sustainable Beef and many others. Our number one task is maintaining and growing market share through a quality and reliable product. I personally feel that sometimes the Red Angus breed as a whole has been somewhat overlooked in terms of what the beef industry demands today. It is a business breed that was established slowly by a handful of reputable cattlemen and has never lost sight of what the beef business demands! The breed continues to develop a docile, maternal, functional, mother cow that consistently produces a quality calf that will excel in the feedlot, at the packing facility, and ends up on the meat counter for a great customer eating experience. To put all of these thoughts into perspective, I would like to extend an invitation to all to join us at the 2026 Red Angus National Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania from Tuesday, September 15 through Friday, September 18. It is a great time to visualize how the RAAA “puts its money where its mouth is.” There will be introductions to some of our new staff including Troy Marshall and Ashley McCoy, our Co-Directors of Beef Supply and Market Demand, Luke Bolin, Director of Communications and other team members, and Larry Keenan from Breed Improvement. There will be many events and key speakers throughout the convention such as the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation golf tournament, and dummy roping contest! We look forward to seeing you soon. Last but not least, we are approaching the season we all look forward to in the ranching business, weaning season. We all need to be mindful of trying to wean calves in the best possible manner, by minimizing stress and keeping cows and calves healthy. Look to use pre-weaning shots, keep dust down and work with your feed nutritionist for the best weaning ration to fit your operation to continue to utilize good management practices. Throughout this issue you can find preweaning management articles based on nutrition and pre-conditioning that can be helpful throughout this season. I hope to see you at the Red Angus Convention in September and May God Bless you and your operation through this season! //

RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026

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RAAA National Office

Association Commentary

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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 DIRECTOR OF BREED IMPROVEMENT Larry Keenan Ext. 39 | larrykeenan@redangus.org 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 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Luke Bolin 870-754-1160 | luke@redangus.org RED ANGUS MAGAZINE MANAGING EDITOR Faye Smith 316-249-4336 | faye@redangus.org INDUSTRY PARTERNSHIP SPECIALIST Jennifer Hudlow 580-822-5339 | jenniferhudlow@redangus.org DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Samantha Corn 979-450-1819 | samanthacorn@redangus.org CREATIVE CONTENT SPECIALIST Jared Farley 509-520-3527 | jared@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org 402-418-2351 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org 913-626-2715 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Elizabeth Caskey | elizabeth@redangus.org 706-513-4951 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Jesse Henson | jesse@redangus.org 828-734-3451 VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST Lauren Weingardt Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org CO-DIRECTORS OF BEEF SUPPLY & MARKET DEVELOPMENT Troy Marshall | troy@redangus.org Ashley McCoy | ashley@redangus.org SHOW SPECIALIST Erin Dorsey 970-396-5420 | erin@redangus.org JUNIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR Taylor Dorsey 970-397-0356 | taylordorsey@redangus.org RECEPTIONIST Tabitha Romero Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org REGISTRATION REPRESENTATIVE Brenna DeVoe Ext. 1 | membership@redangus.org

The Next Trail

by Greg Ruehle – Executive Vice President The founders of Red Angus blazed a new trail in 1954. Today, a new generation of leaders is carrying that spirit forward. This article comes at a consequential time—just days before the 73rd Annual Red Angus Convention and six weeks before I reach my first work anniversary at Red Angus. Our breed is at a pivotal point in its history, and I am pleased to provide an update on several important activities. Some changes are immediately visible. The move to Oklahoma City places key program functions closer to our breeders and offers a stronger business environment than Commerce City. This includes lower taxes and overhead, access to employees with agricultural backgrounds, and greater accessibility for breeders, allied industry representatives and others. We are leasing space while the Commerce City building is sold, after which we will identify a more permanent location. The addition of key staff is also having an immediate impact. Faster turnaround times for essential services, along with improvements in genetic prediction tools, marketing and communications, are creating a deeper bench of talent and strengthening the association’s ability to serve its members. Other improvements are less visible but equally important: a more strategic vision for the future, supported by greater operational efficiency and effectiveness. The Red Angus Association of America’s (RAAA) Strategic Plan focuses on four key priorities: Increase market demand for Red Angus-influenced cattle. We are broadening our view of the breed’s role across the entire supply chain—from seedstock and commercial producers to feedyards, packers, retailers and food-service buyers. Influence more of the U.S. cow herd. As the industry rebuilds its cow herd, Red Angus must capitalize on the breed’s greatest attributes—including heat tolerance, docility, efficiency and performance—to influence a larger share of the national herd. On page 46, you can see how the team at CattleFax have described what producers should be aware of as we rebuild red. Attract, develop and retain talent. Staff departures created an opportunity to recruit from a deep candidate pool, with applications for open positions ranging from a dozen to more than 75 candidates. A rigorous interview process has produced teams that meet—and in many cases exceed—our strategic expectations. Create and improve genetic prediction tools. Greater attention to data accuracy and characterization has increased confidence in existing genetic prediction tools. Updating indexes to reflect current economic conditions is the next step. A renewed focus on economically relevant traits—including hair shedding, foot and leg structure, docility, udder suspension and teat size, will further strengthen the tools available to Red Angus breeders. Throughout this issue you will find multiple articles that touch on the development and importance of these tools for the association. Operational efficiency is another less visible but critical component of our longterm success. Key initiatives include:

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Modernize accounting and budgeting functions to use association resources more effectively and improve service delivery.

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Use a third-party service for seasonal data-entry needs, allowing us to scale capacity up or down as demand changes.

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Move to a single genomics test, GGP/100K, to reduce laboratory costs and pass those savings on to breeders. This approach also allows us to maintain staff positions dedicated to reviewing orders for accuracy and completeness, providing a level of support not available from other major breed associations.

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Several important changes are also on the horizon: Breaking down departmental silos. Cross-functional leadership will improve coordination and service delivery. One example is a joint project between Commercial Marketing and Breed Improvement to develop a feeder cattle “scorecard” that characterizes the attributes of Red Angus feeder cattle and replacement females. The Red Angus Magazine will complete an upcoming series of articles to help support the development of these projects. Modernizing RedsPro. We will update and strengthen the RedsPro database to improve the user experience, ensure the platform remains relevant for the future and better integrate it with other Red Angus functions, including accounting and breed improvement. Strengthening communication across the industry. We will deliver dynamic, fresh and frequent messages that support the breed and its breeders to every audience and segment in the industry. In 1954, the founders of Red Angus blazed a new trail, creating a breed association that challenged the norms of its time. That spirit of innovation remains at the heart of Red Angus today. Nearly 18 months ago, the RAAA Board once again chose the unconventional path, creating shared leadership roles focused on two essential priorities: strategic direction through the Executive Vice President and operational excellence through the Executive Director of Operations.

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This bold decision is already producing results. More importantly, it is laying a foundation that will strengthen Red Angus and create opportunities for the breed for generations to come. As I approach my first anniversary with Red Angus, progress has been made, but much work remains. The next 12 months will be pivotal as we rethink old norms, revise outdated habits and recapture opportunities that have been lost. I hope you will stay tuned for what lies ahead. //

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Add $51 per head with VAC45 Buyers prove the value of preconditioning practices at sale time By Dave Sjeklocha, DVM Cattle Technical Services Manager Merck Animal Health

Picture yourself unloading a group of uniform, healthy calves at the sale barn; each is a testament to outstanding stockmanship and careful management. Now, envision the financial rewards that follow, especially the sale premiums realized because every box was checked, which leads to increased revenue. Preconditioning boosts the immune system and health status, helping equip calves to thrive in a backgrounder or feedyard phase. A successful preconditioning program includes a series of vaccinations and management practices, such as weaning, deworming, and transitioning calves to dry feed, as well as castrating and dehorning.

Does the investment pay off? Merck Animal Health, Superior Livestock Auction and Kansas State University have worked together to evaluate the management decisions, programs, and health protocols that drive the price per pound paid by buyers. The 2025 dataset includes information from 860,433 calves with an average weight of 572 pounds.1 Each trait was evaluated relative to a base with all other factors being constant. So, an additive approach can be used when evaluating multiple traits. VAC45 calves, that is, those vaccinated with two doses of a clostridial vaccine, two doses of a five-way modified live viral vaccine, and at least one dose of Mannheimia haemolytica and/ or Pasteurella multocida vaccine, and weaned at home for 45 days before delivery, added $9.03/cwt compared to those receiving only one dose of each of the three vaccines and weaned at shipping.2 Not to mention, calves weighed more at the end of a 45-day preconditioning program than those weaned at sale time. Selling calves on a VAC45 program added $51.65 per head.

More opportunities to add value While not directly rewarded with premiums, producers not implanting forfeit an average of 23 lbs. of gain, which translates to $85 per head at the sale block compared to calves that were implanted.

Simply by following a VAC45 program and implanting your calves, you can potentially add $136 per head. Other factors that delivered value include selling no-horn calves, having medium- to large-frame vs. small-frame calves, using known bulls with high genetic merit and breed type. While lots described as fairly even stood to gain an additional $4.28/cwt, those described as very uneven brought $4.28/cwt less than lots that were described as uneven or were missing a classification. Certain marketing and nutrition programs can add value at auction, but it is important to evaluate the costs and make sure the economic return is there.

Realize the rewards of your investment PrimeVAC™ by Merck Animal Health is a value-added preconditioning program that focuses on respiratory and clostridial vaccinations, as well as protection against internal parasites. It also includes optional implant protocols. No matter your herd goals, PrimeVAC has options to help you get calves off to the best start. Work with your veterinarian to select and certify a PrimeVAC protocol that best fits your operation and maximizes your return at sale. To see more of the Superior Livestock Auction dataset and get resources on the PrimeVAC program, visit PrimeVAC.com.

References: 1. Superior Livestock Auction Data 2025. 2. Glynn T. Tonser. Kansas State University. Dept. of Agricultural Economics. Evaluation of 2025 Superior Livestock Auction data. © 2026 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. US-NON-250300038

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Breed Improvement

A New Tool for Adaptation

Introducing the Hair Shedding Research EPD by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement Every spring, cattle begin the annual transition from a heavy winter coat to a shorter, slick hair coat needed for warmer weather. Producers have long recognized that some animals make this transition quickly, while others retain much of their winter hair well into late spring or summer. What appears to be a simple visual difference reflects meaningful genetic differences that influence adaptation, reproduction and overall productivity. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is pleased to introduce the Hair Shedding Research EPD, a new genetic tool that enables producers to identify cattle with a greater genetic tendency to shed their winter hair coat earlier. Developed through a collaborative effort involving the RAAA, the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation (RASF), Red Angus breeders and researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), the Hair Shedding Research EPD represents another step forward in delivering practical, science-based selection tools that address the evolving needs of the beef industry. Why Hair Shedding Matters Hair shedding is directly related to an animal’s ability to cope with increasing temperatures. Cattle that retain a heavy winter coat longer into the warm season have greater difficulty dissipating body heat, increasing the effects of heat stress during warmer months. Heat stress influences grazing behavior, body condition, reproductive performance and calf growth–ultimately affecting the productivity and profitability of the cow herd. Research has demonstrated that earlier-shedding females exhibit improved reproductive performance and wean older, heavier calves. A cow that regulates body temperature more efficiently is better equipped to remain productive throughout periods of heat and humidity. Hair shedding is particularly important for producers across the southeastern United States, where prolonged heat and humidity often coincide with endophyte-infected tall fescue. Fescue toxicosis impairs an animal’s ability to regulate body temperature, intensifying heat stress for cattle that retain a heavy winter hair coat. Selecting genetics for earlier hair shedding does not eliminate the effects of fescue toxicosis, but it provides producers with another effective tool for improving adaptation in these demanding production environments.

The official Hairshed Research EPD scorecard is developed for producers to utilize within their own programs data input. Graph courtesy of the University of Missouri.

Management practices play an important role in minimizing heat stress, but genetic improvement is permanent and cumulative. Every generation of selection moves a herd toward cattle that are better adapted to the environment in which they are expected to perform. Turning Observation into Genetic Prediction The Hair Shedding Research EPD is the result of collaboration among Red Angus members, researchers, and RASF. Foundation funding supported research at Mizzou to develop genetic predictions for hair shedding in Red Angus cattle. The data used for the project included hair shedding scores collected by Red Angus breeders combined with scores collected through a USDA-funded research project, creating a dataset of approximately 2,000 phenotypic records used in the initial genetic evaluation. This project demonstrates one of the greatest strengths of breed improvement. Researchers develop the evaluation

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methods, but meaningful EPDs are built from breedercollected phenotypes. Every hair shedding score submitted by a Red Angus breeder contributed directly to the development of this new genetic prediction. A New Tool for Selection Because hair shedding is still a relatively new trait within the Red Angus database, the current dataset is considerably smaller than those available for established traits such as calving ease, growth and carcass merit. For that reason, the Association is releasing Hair Shedding as a Research EPD. Research EPDs allow breeders to begin using new genetic information while additional phenotypes strengthen the evaluation. As more records are submitted, prediction accuracy will increase and Hair Shedding EPDs will become available on a larger proportion of the Red Angus population. Following RAAA guidelines for the release of Research EPDs, Hair Shedding Research EPDs will initially be published on the top 20 actively used sires with the highest prediction accuracies, providing the entire membership with access to genetic information on influential sires across the breed. Members who have submitted hair shedding scores will also have access to Research EPDs on animals they own. Lower Hair Shedding EPD values indicate genetics for earlier hair shedding, while higher values indicate a tendency toward later shedding.

If you have collected hair shedding scores but have not yet submitted them to the Association, now is the time. Those records are valuable regardless of what year they were collected and will immediately contribute to improving the Hair Shedding evaluation. Every score submitted today strengthens the genetic predictions available to Red Angus breeders tomorrow. Looking Ahead The release of the Hair Shedding Research EPD reflects RAAA’s continued commitment to providing members with innovative, science-based genetic tools that improve the long-term profitability and adaptability of Red Angus cattle. The Hair Shedding Research EPD marks the beginning— not the end—of the evaluation’s development. As breeders continue submitting hair shedding scores, the evaluation will become more accurate, more robust and available on more animals throughout the breed. Red Angus breeders have always been the driving force behind genetic improvement. By collecting complete contemporary group records, following Beef Improvement Federation scoring guidelines and submitting both new and previously collected hair shedding scores, members will accelerate the development of this evaluation and help establish Hair Shedding as another trusted selection tool for the breed. //

Like every EPD, Hair Shedding should be used as one component of a balanced selection program. Fertility, longevity, calving ease, growth, maternal performance and carcass merit all contribute to long-term profitability. The Hair Shedding Research EPD adds another economically relevant trait that allows producers to select cattle better adapted to their production environment. Better Data Builds Better EPDs Hair shedding is simple to measure using the Beef Improvement Federation’s standardized 1-to-5 scoring system, where a score of one represents a completely shed summer coat and a score of five represents little or no shedding of the winter coat. The most informative scores are collected when the greatest variation exists within a contemporary group, typically between late April and mid-June, although the ideal timing varies by geography and weather conditions. Equally important, the entire contemporary group should be scored on the same day so the genetic evaluation can accurately separate genetic differences from environmental influences. Every additional phenotype strengthens the evaluation by increasing prediction accuracy, expanding population coverage and improving the reliability of the Hair Shedding Research EPD. RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026 13

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Marketing Update

What Are We Trying to Learn?

by Troy Marshall, Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Development

Beef Supply & Market Development Team COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org 402-418-2351 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org 913-626-2715 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Elizabeth Caskey | elizabeth@redangus.org 706-513-4951 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Jesse Henson | jesse@redangus.org 828-734-3451 VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST Lauren Weingardt Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org CO-DIRECTORS OF BEEF SUPPLY & MARKET DEVELOPMENT Troy Marshall troy@redangus.org Ashley McCoy ashley@redangus.org ENROLL IN VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS AND ORDER TAGS: tags@redangus.org 940-477-4593

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. 16

Every calf crop represents thousands of decisions. Decisions about genetics, environment, nutrition, herd health and marketing. Most of these decisions are made years before a carcass ever reaches the rail. It is humbling to think that a lot of the choices that affect that steak on the consumers’ plate were made half a decade ago, in some cases, even longer. That’s one of the unique characteristics of our business; We make today’s decisions with tomorrow’s marketplace in mind. We study pedigrees, evaluate EPDs, walk through replacement heifers, debate bull selections and hope that years later those choices translate into healthier cattle, more efficient feedyard performance, higher quality carcasses and ultimately greater profitability. Yet for many producers, that’s where the story ends. The truck pulls away. The cattle leave the ranch. With them is one of our greatest opportunities to learn. We often never discover what those cattle became. For generations, cattlemen have built successful operations with remarkably little feedback from the rest of the beef supply chain. We sold calves by the pound, watched the market reports, listened to buyers and trusted experiences to guide the next breeding season. There is tremendous wisdom in that tradition, and it has built one of the most productive beef industries in the world. But imagine how much better our decisions could become if we could connect what happens on the ranch with what happens in the feedyard and on the rail. That, in many ways, is the purpose of the GridMaster Challenge and Red Angus GridMaster Awards. Not to create another competition nor identify a single winner. But to help all of us become better students of our own cattle. The purpose isn’t collecting more numbers, it’s to make better decisions. Every feedyard closeout becomes information; information becomes understanding, understanding creates confidence, and confidence leads to better decisions. This progression may be the most valuable product of the GridMaster challenge. Data and information are one thing, but increased understanding improves decisions that compound over time with each successive calf crop. Every Harvest is an Opportunity to Learn The Red Angus Association GridMaster award program has been a long-standing program that recognizes producers whose cattle are consistently hitting industry targets. However, this past year was the birthdate of the inaugural GridMaster Challenge. The challenge was designed to allow producers of all sizes to measure how their cattle do in the feedyard and on the rail without having to feed an entire pen. For the first year, approximately forty-five head of cattle participated. Producers from around the country sent their cattle to Nilan Feedyard in Oakland, Iowa to see how their cattle perform and to better understand the retained ownership process.

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By the beginning of September, the cattle will have been processed with closeout and carcass information collected. Each producer will receive feedlot performance and carcass details on their individual calves–giving them valuable information and insight to continue to make better management decisions, genetic decisions, and ultimately better marketing decisions. This will enable producers to tell a more complete or comprehensive story about how their cattle will perform beyond the ranch gate. They will also understand the strengths of their breeding program and objectives, and opportunities for improvement. Admittedly, we are talking about less than 50 head. This is not something large enough to validate Red Angus genetics in the overall industry. Yet, it is a step in the right direction, especially when you consider this from the perspective that they represent the beginning of something much larger. Information and genetic change are valuable. Knowledge and genetic progress that aligns with clearly defined economic drivers are invaluable. The latter multiply progress over time. Darren Hardy said, “The Compound Effect is the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices.” Small, consistent actions or investments in genetics, management, and marketing multiply over time. These principles are particularly applicable to ranching. Every steer harvested teaches us something. Every carcass report answers questions and raises a few new ones. Every feedyard closeout provides another opportunity to better understand the relationship between genetics, management and profitability. These lessons or insights benefit the producers who sent cattle disproportionately, but we all benefit from the insights gained. Programs like the Gridmaster Challenge strengthen the entire breed. Because every participant contributes another piece to the collective knowledge of Red Angus genetics. That’s an investment whose value continues long after the cattle have been harvested. Creating Value—and Learning to Capture it One of the ideas we mention often within the Red Angus breed is that producers create value long before the marketplace has an opportunity to recognize it. Value is created through years of disciplined breeding. Through careful management, selection and countless daily decisions that are rarely visible beyond the ranch gate. The market doesn’t create that value. It discovers it. The challenge has always been helping the marketplace see what producers have already built. That’s where information

becomes so important. Feedlot performance doesn’t replace good genetics and carcass data doesn’t create quality. Instead, they provide evidence. This information helps reduce uncertainty throughout the supply chain. Every time uncertainty declines, confidence increases. Confidence changes buying decisions and marketing opportunities. Confidence creates value. Not because the cattle became different, but because the market understood them better. I believe the future belongs to producers who learn faster than marketplace changes. Genetics will always matter. Management will always matter. Marketing will always matter. However, the operations that thrive will be those that understand how those three work together. The GridMaster Challenge sits at the intersection of all three. It helps connect breeding decisions with feeding performance and feedyard results with carcass outcomes. Most importantly, it helps connect today’s information with tomorrow’s decisions; because every harvest should make us a little smarter than the one before. As we analyze the feedyard closeout and carcass information – We’ll celebrate outstanding performance, apply premiums and discounts and compare feedyard results. We will look at economic signals and their impact on margins. But I hope that’s not what people remember most. I hope they remember those producers who made the investment in a better understanding of the product they are producing and helped usher in the beginning of a different way of thinking. A way of thinking that asks better questions and values learning as much as recognition. Thinking that understands the best investment we can make isn’t simply in better cattle, but in better decisions. The future of Red Angus won’t be determined by one outstanding set of calves or one particular bull or calf crop. It will be determined by how well we learn from every calf crop that follows. That, to me, is what the GridMaster Challenge is really about. It is a benchmarking tool that helps us to tell our story more effectively. It helps learn where our cattle are today so we can make them even better in the future. Look for more detailed information on the GridMaster Challenge results in upcoming issues of the magazine and digitally. I challenge breeders to start now to make plans to select four to ten head or more steers that represent your program, so you can capture this valuable information that will help position your operation for the future. // RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026 17

Member Services Bulletin

All the Data, All the Time. Starts at Birth and Weaning by Halla Ramsey, Executive Director of Operations Every fall, producers across the country begin one of the most important tasks of the production year collecting weaning weights for their spring born calf crop. While weaning marks the transition of a calf from the cow herd to the next phase of production, it also marks a critical point in the genetic evaluation process.

Contemporary Groups Establish a Solid Foundation

The data you submit today, becomes the foundation for tomorrow’s selection decisions. Every accurate weaning weight helps strengthen Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and improves the reliability of the Red Angus Association of America’s (RAAA) genetic evaluation.

A contemporary group consists of calves that have had the same opportunity to perform. They should be: • Similar in age • Managed together • Fed the same / raised under similar environmental conditions

No matter the management and marketing systems, complete and timely weaning data is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your herd. From marketing seedstock for the benefits of others, retaining replacement heifers, or selling commercial calves to the feeder, data drives value.

The power of a contemporary group lies in the comparison. Genetic evaluations work best when calves are compared against their true herdmates rather than cattle raised under different circumstances.

Why Weaning Data Matters When submitted alongside birth records, pedigree information, and management and genomic data, weaning performance helps identify cattle that excel for growth while maintaining the maternal traits Red Angus is known for. Accurate records provide value for everyone involved: Breeders receive more accurate EPDs and better tools for making selection decisions. Buyers gain confidence knowing performance information reflects the entire calf crop and not just the top performers. Current and future owners benefit from cattle backed by reliable performance records. The breed continues to improve through stronger, more accurate genetic evaluations.

One of the most important recommendations from the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) is maintaining accurate contemporary groups.

Reporting every calf including the average and below-average performers is essential. Leaving calves out because they were lighter, became sick, or were sold early reduces the accuracy of the evaluation for every animal in that group. This is how Total Herd Reporting (THR) is intended to function. Remember, the goal isn’t to identify the heaviest calves. The goal is to identify the cattle with the greatest genetic merit. Total Herd Reporting Starts with Reporting Calves Reporting your calf crop keeps your cow inventory current and helps maintain compliance with THR requirements. It is also required for animals to qualify for the association’s highest registration classification 1A (100% Red Angus) status, when all other rules and regulations have been met. Submitting weaning records doesn’t have to be time-consuming. The REDSPro data entry system features a spreadsheet-style interface that allows members to quickly enter an entire calf

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crop. Information can be reviewed before submission, making it easy to identify missing records or potential errors. Within REDSPro, members can: • Enter all calf data, including weaning weights and dates • Assign contemporary groups, as needed • Review records before submission, for accuracy • Submit electronically in just a few minutes and get a registration number returned in real time. Stay on Schedule For Spring 2026-born calves, the recommended THR submission period is October 2026. The Red Angus genetic evaluation is processed every week, allowing members to receive updated EPDs much faster than in the past, when calculated bi-annually. To be included in the next evaluation, all records should be fully submitted by Sunday evening. Once processed through the weekly evaluation, updated EPDs will be available in REDSPro the following week. Submitting data early helps avoid seasonal bottlenecks while ensuring the most current genetic information is available when making marketing, replacement heifer selections and breeding decisions. As the industry continues to demand more data-driven decisions, Red Angus breeders have an opportunity to continue leading by providing complete and accurate performance information. By following BIF recommendations, utilizing REDSPro and staying current with THR requirements, members are investing not only in their own operations but in the future of the Red Angus breed. At the end of the day, every record counts! //

Watch for offspring from these past sale toppers!

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

C-T AUTHORITY 5080 Reg. #5140993

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7 22 1.01 0.20 44 0.07 0.03

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119 46 73 13 -2.1 88 138 0.31 1.14 33 15 12

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7 14 0.84 0.15 32 0.07 0.03

4% 8% 9% 43% 44% 18% 26% 39% 88% 3% 63% 81% 48% 3% 4% 93% 9% 57% 77%

34% 67% 16% 44% 45% 4% 7% 15% 87% 4% 93% 44% 49% 58% 7% 91% 21% 62% 85%

TAC DRIFTER H10 x BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249 Eastwood was our high-selling bull in 2024 to ABS. He is siring well-balanced sons and daughters. His sons were well received in our March sale, and daughters look like they should make really good mama cows. He has a WR 116, YR 110, Marb ratio187. We are excited to see his daughters in production. Semen available at ABS.

C-T REPUTATION 0094 X BIEBER STOCKMARKET E119 Authority covers a lot of bases and may be as complete of a Reputation son as we have raised from a calving ease to growth and carcass. He has some incredible ratios with a 113 WR, 114 YR and scanning 112 IMF and 109 REA. He was a sale highlight in the 2026 Feddes/C-T bull sale, selling to Looslie Red Angus, ID. Be sure to watch for this offspring in the upcoming sales!

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

175 100 75 19 -2.9 86 134 0.30 1.06 22 10 15

YG CW REA FAT

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI

M ME HPG CEM ST MA

YG CW REA FAT

8 22 0.77 -0.00 30 0.23 -0.01

163 94 68 18 -4.0 68 115 0.30 1.02 33 -2 10 10 20 0.51 -0.01 28 0.35 0.01

5% 4% 19% 9% 31% 9% 13% 24% 78% 79% 77% 12% 24% 3% 12% 25% 31% 32% 18%

7% 6% 26% 12% 17% 51% 38% 26% 75% 9% 22% 73% 10% 7% 39% 24% 35% 19% 42%

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 x BASIN HOBO 0545 Solid State sold to Cross Diamond Cattle Co. in Nebraska in our 2024 bull sale. He is siring medium-framed cattle with extra bone and muscle, that are easy fleshing. His daughters should make really good mother cows, crossing Hard Drive and the Basin Primrose cow family. Limited semen available through Feddes Red Angus and Cross Diamond.

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 a 13-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.)

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FAYE SMITH

Junior member Brodie Bashaw watches over a group of heifers at Sandridge Land and Cattle in Perkins, Oklahoma.

Junior Red Angus member finds his path in the breed by Faye Smith, Managing Editor Faith is a tricky situation. Putting your trust, loyalty and belief into something you cannot physically see can be cumbersome. But, throughout life, there are times where divine timing has its moments. As time goes on, junior Red Angus member Brodie Bashaw has found his faith and strength in the cattle barns. Residing and working in the Boys Ranch Town near Edmond, Oklahoma has allowed him to find stability and purpose through the network of the cattle industry. Home on the Ranch Tucked away in central Oklahoma, is a 150-acre ranch supported by the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. The Boys Ranch Town is where young men across the states of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas Missouri and Texas can find a Christ-centered home to support their growth and development during a difficult time in their lives. Boys ages 6-17 live in the residential space. Aside from school, church and living responsibilities, the ranch residents are able to work on the farm and ranch on campus. The tasks range from auto mechanics, woodworking, and the purebred cattle operation.

That day they traveled to Perkins, Oklahoma to the Sandridge Land and Cattle Annual sale.

His mother struggled with substance abuse, leading to him and his siblings being taken into the foster care system. With the help of the state, the children were placed back into his fathers care later that year. Bashaw never knew his father growing up. The circumstances weren’t ideal as they moved into his fathers care – as he had struggles of his own. But, with the help of the church, that changed. “I ended up back with my dad and at the time he wasn’t a great person,” Bashaw says. “But when I was around 11 or 12 he was saved and baptized through the church. We all were baptized and I saw my dad get sober.” After his father was saved, Bashaw praises how much it changed his life. Through time he saw his father continue to become a figure in his life. His walk with faith allowed him to be there for Brodie when he couldn’t be in the past. But as time went on, he struggled keeping his behavior in line. “I had a lot of different things going on that I didn’t know how to deal with and tried therapy and it just didn’t work for me,” Bashaw said. That’s when he had a chance to move into a home within the Boys Ranch community The First Time in the Ring

“When I came to the ranch at fifteen, I didn’t think it was an opportunity to live at the ranch. I thought it was more of a punishment,” Bashaw said.

During his first year, Bashaw spent many hours in the horse barns, learning the ropes of animal care. Until he was approached by Bo Blakey, the Boys Ranch Town Executive Director.

Brodie’s early childhood was not defined as easy. At two-years-old his parents divorced, leaving his three siblings to live with his mother as the sole caretaker. For the next eight years, his family moved from state to state where they finally landed in South Dakota – until the dynamics changed.

“I remember there was one day we were sitting and eating and Mr. Blakey told me ‘We’re going to go heifer shopping Brodie,’” Bashaw says. “I didn’t even know what a heifer was but you don’t tell Mr. Blakey no. If he tells you that you’re going to do something, you’re going to do it with him.”

Most of the cattle of the Boys Ranch are black-hided animals. Mostly Angus or Simmental genetics – the herd is built from volunteer genetics from across the country. From donating animals to spare embryos, producers have supplemented the herds’ development. But there was something special about those Red Angus females; the people behind them. In the Fall of 2021, after Blakey was appointed to the position at the Boys Ranch, the connections he had through the cattle industry were moved by the mission behind the ranch. Especially Tony Tolar – Herdsman of the Oklahoma division of Sandridge Cattle. “Those boys come there from less than ideal family scenarios, but that is the core of what they do. They build everything in those boys out of being presented the gospel,” Tolar says. “That is the reason that we are involved because we knew that was their focus toward those boys and that lines up so closely to the way that we at Sandridge feel about giving time back to people.” So give back to the program they have. During Sandridge’s first production sale in Oklahoma in 2022, the operation donated half of a live bull lot to the Boys Ranch program. The financial contribution from their sale has continued each year since then. Due to the generosity of Tolar and the Vowell family, Blakey wanted to return the favor. During Sandridge’s sale in 2023, Blakey decided there was one heifer they were going to purchase for the ranch, for a very special showman. “Blakey told me he wanted me to show it but I said ‘I’m good, I don’t know anything about that,’” Bashaw says. With a lot of hesitation, Bashaw agreed to the terms of showing the heifer. Starting as a beginner had its struggles as Brodie claims he “wasn’t

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It was that summer show that opened the doors for Brodie. As time went on, that heifer went on to win 3rd overall Red Angus female at both the Tulsa State Fair and the Oklahoma Youth Expo as a yearling. Through this heifer, not only was Brodie learning what it took to be a strong competitor in the show ring, but also a leader on the sidelines.

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“They started teaching me how to be a better showman and a better person overall. Over time I became a great showman and focused on working hard,” Bashaw said. As the heifer’s show ring tenure progressed, so did she. At one of her first shows at the 2024 Red Angus Youth Expo (RAYE), she proved everyone wrong, except for Brodie. “I told him it wasn’t even worth putting her in the Phenotype Genotype show because her EPD’s didn’t fit,” Tolar says. “But she was a reserve division in the show and I was reminded that I didn’t know everything.”

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With a relationship built with Sandridge, Bashaw wanted to continue to explore the cattle industry outside of the ranch. After their first meeting in 2024, Tolar continued to utilize Bashaw as show barn help for a couple hours during the week. A couple hours turned to several times during the week, to daily assistance.

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With this home flexibility and moving to online school, Bashaw was able to spend most of his free time working with the cattle. After the departure of Stratton Walck, Blakey knew their next best guy was already within the ranks.

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His knowledge and skills were put to use on the Boys Ranch show string. As time progressed, so did Bashaw’s commitment to the show barn. When he was 17, his father and stepmother were asked to become house parents at the Boys Ranch, taking care of not only their son, but watching over a few of the boys living in the community.

“Show cattle was my therapy and helped me cope,” Bashaw says. “I don’t want to say I know what others go through because everyone’s story is different and I’ve gone through battles too, but I get the opportunity to help, teach and show them what has really changed and helped me through life.”

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At RAYE, not only was this an opportunity for Brodie to exhibit his heifer, it also allowed him to meet the team behind Sandridge. Working alongside Tolar, Asher Mace and the Vowell family, Bashaw was able to connect with them on a personal level, giving him more opportunity to develop his love for cattle.

“Through different people like Mr. Blakey, Stratton, Mr. Tony and Asher, I got to see the different types of leadership they have and develop more of my skills based off of them,” Bashaw says. “I was able to become more of a leader and someone that the boys at the ranch would look up to like I used to look up to everyone else around me.”

When asked about what makes the community at the Boys Ranch special, Bashaw attributes it to the brotherhood they develop living together and growing through tough times.

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Above: Bashaw’s backdrop win as 3rd Overall Red Angus Female at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo with Sandridge Mimi 3461. Photo courtesy Legacy Livestock Imaging. Top Right: Bashaw spends most days working under his mentors, Tony Tolar (left) and Asher Mace (right) at Sandridge Land and Cattle. Photo by Jared Farley. Bottom Right: The Sandridge team L to R: Asher Mace, Todd Vowell, Erin Vowell, Tony Tolar and Cody Maske. Photo courtesy Erin Vowell.

From helping in the cattle barns, to checking cows, Bashaw continues to soar under the leadership of Tolar and Mace.

the Red Angus breed. The purchase of his first animal in his herd wasn’t from another farm, it came from someone close to him.

“We as people are never done learning and you’re never done teaching. We wanted him to continue to have a place and to keep learning,” Tolar says. “Watching his work ethic grow and him taking the ownership of those cattle, you could just tell he knew that he had a place that he felt safe and that he was needed and wanted.”

After they turned out his first show heifer to grass, Blakey wanted to make a deal with him. “There are certain cattle that are purchased under the ranch or under Blakey. My heifer was purchased under his name, meaning if he wanted to he could turn around and sell her, but he sold her to me,” Bashaw said.

Now that Brodie is 18, his assistance on the Boys Ranch ended this summer as he moved into college at the University of Central Oklahoma. But, will continue his employment with Sandridge this fall – working with people that have turned into family.

The start of his Red Angus herd starts with his foundational female. Working with Tolar and Blakey, he has begun to develop flushing schedules, future matings and plans for his herd after college graduation in a few years.

“From my first show with them to the most recent, they’ve never treated me any differently. They saw something in me that I couldn’t even see in myself,” Bashaw says. “They just never gave up on me.”

“I love that heifer but it goes deeper than her. I just love the Red Angus breed as a whole, and the people in it. Being able to buy her was a way of putting my foot in the door as a Red Angus breeder,” Bashaw said.

Throughout his experience with Sandridge and the show ring, Brodie plans to continue to stay involved in

Aside from the cattle, Bashaw has dedicated his time and involvement into the Junior Red Angus Association (JRA). From attending the SPARK

conference, to being elected on the JRA Board of Directors, Bashaw looks forward to giving back to Red Angus juniors the way mentors have done for him. “The biggest thing I want to give the other people around me that Sandridge and the Boys Ranch gave me was believing in your capabilities. I want juniors to be able to share their goals and dreams with me and help them accomplish them,” Bashaw said. The future has a lot to offer – with many chances to put faith in the plan before you. As Bashaw reflects on his life and how he’s arrived to this moment, he looks to cherish the family he’s created throughout his walk of faith. “The biggest thing I was able to learn is that family is deeper than blood. They’ve done amazing things for me. Everybody around me has. I just hope that one day I’ll be able to do somebody the favor that everyone else around me has done for me,” Bashaw said. //

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THE BEST OF THE OLD AND THE NEW STOCKYARD

LEM STOCKYARD 2001 ET | 29AR0291 | RAAA 4659179

A TRUE STOCKMAN’S KIND » One of the hottest sires in the industry with an uncommon blend of calving ease, performance, marbling, and phenotype » Elite curve bender genetics excelling for Calving Ease and Marbling with an efficient Growth and Intake combination » Dam is a young donor stacking the herd with her kind, performance, and udder quality » STOCKYARD is a dense made, thick-ended, deep-bodied bull that will suit the most discriminating producer with his added rib, flank, and fleshing ability

BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119 x PIE ONE OF A KIND 352

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FEDDES EASTWOOD 3284 | 29AR0294 | RAAA 4787522

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ALL-PURPOSE PERSPECTIVE

MARSHAL OF THE HIGH PLAINS » Star of the 2024 spring bull sale season » Impressive phenotype with rapid early growth, meshed with breed-leading longevity and marbling » Dam is a highly productive proven cow with 6 calves at a 104 MPPA » Will not only add performance, but also muscle, body, dimension, softness, and structure in a middle-framed collection

TAC DRIFTER H10 x BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249

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ALL-PURPOSE PERSPECTIVE

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Key Nutrition Strategies for a Successful Weaning

Four beef cattle specialists share tips to help producers provide good nutrition at weaning by Angie Stump Denton, Drovers Editorial Leader for Farm Journal Keys to a successful weaning are reducing stress, supporting the calves’ immune systems and maintaining good nutrition. Megan Van Emon, Montana State University Extension beef cattle specialist, shares these four nutritional strategies that are key to success at weaning: 1. Help calves learn to eat from bunks and drink from troughs before weaning if possible. 2. Provide high-quality feed immediately after weaning. 3. Ensure fresh, clean water is available. 4. Use palatable feeds to encourage calves to eat. Jason Warner, Kansas State University Extension cow-calf specialist, says if producers are weaning calves and placing them in pens and are planning to deliver them a mixed ration, they need to remember that feed intake will be low initially but will gradually increase as calves transition and the initial stress due to the separation event subsides. “When calves are first weaned, providing them with plenty of access to palatable, fresh, long-stem grass hay is always a good approach and gradually introducing them to a weaning ration over a period of several days,” Warner explains. “Feedstuffs low in starch and high in digestible fiber such as distillers grains or gluten feed are good choices to include in weaning and receiving diets.” John Hall, University of Idaho Extension beef specialist, suggests a weaning diet of: 60% to 65% forage, 14% to 16% crude protein and around 65% total digestible nutrients (TDN). “I prefer byproducts such as distillers grains, corn gluten feed, soy hulls — those kind of highly digestible fiber 32

products — which don’t cause us big problems with acidosis and problems with rumen function that feeding straight corn or milo or something like that would cause,” Hall explains. He emphasizes using high-quality forages and byproducts to support rumen function and avoid digestive issues in newly weaned calves. Hall also stresses a good mineral program is crucial for supporting immune function during the stressful weaning period. He encourages producers to focus on trace minerals — copper, selenium, zinc, manganese — and to use chelated or hydroxy mineral forms.

“When calves are first weaned, providing them with plenty of access to palatable, fresh, long-stem grass hay is always a good approach...” Hall shares these suggestions for producers to consider: •

Work with a nutrition expert or consultant when formulating rations.

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Use highly digestible fiber products.

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Avoid straight corn to prevent rumen issues.

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Supplement calves on pasture if possible.

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Introduce new feed sources gradually.

If early weaning, Hall says: “For these early weaned calves, diets that are fairly high in forages are very important

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in terms of rumen function and calf health, and then enough energy.” Ron Lemenager, Purdue University beef specialist, says a key principle is maintaining consistency in the ration. He suggests using the same creep feed during preweaning as the initial weaning ration to reduce stress and digestive disruption. This approach helps calves transition smoothly from milk to solid feed. “I like to include an ionophore in my creep and weaning rations to help stabilize rumen fermentation,” he says. “When using byproducts like distillers grains or corn gluten feed, make sure to check the calcium to phosphorus ratio of the feed to prevent urinary calculi.” Lemenager explains that the time around weaning is a critical “marbling window” between weaning and 9 to 10 months of age when strategic starch feeding can enhance meat quality. For replacement heifers, he recommends maintaining a high-fiber diet, while steers and market heifers should transition to more corn-based rations to develop intramuscular fat. He stresses a weaning nutrition program isn’t one-size-fits-all. Producers should consider individual herd characteristics, calf age and intended market endpoint when designing weaning nutrition strategies. “The overarching goal is to support calf health, minimize stress, maintain growth performance and potentially improve future meat quality through strategic nutritional management during the critical weaning period,” Lemenager summarizes. // This article is reprinted by permission of Farm Journal.

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Purpose Before Technology

Finding the right reproductive strategy for your operation by Samantha Corn, Digital Marketing Specialist When looking for the starting place of the conversation about reproductive strategies, most producers begin with asking questions like:

where they want their herd to be in five or ten years. From there, identify what role each tool can play in getting them there.

Should I use artificial insemination or a herd bull? Do embryos make sense for me? Which technology will give me the greatest return?

Commitment is the next point for success in any operation.

According to Cary Crow, Business Acquisition Specialist with Trans Ova Genetics, those questions are missing a much bigger picture. Rather than comparing technologies against one another, Crow believes producers should first evaluate the goals of their own operation, not the technology itself. “One of the questions I ask is, ‘How do I help every cow have the most valuable or useful calf next year?’” With that question in mind, the conversation shifts from comparing technologies to evaluating goals. Rather than competing, Crow views natural service, AI and embryo technologies as complementary tools, each serving a different purpose depending on an operation’s objectives, resources and genetic progress. “The decision isn’t really about choosing the ‘best’ reproductive technology,” Crow said. “It’s about determining which tools help move your operation where you want it to go.” Start with Your Goals Before deciding which reproductive strategy to use, Crow encourages producers to step back and determine 34

“Am I willing to do what it takes to have success?” is another one of the initial questions he believes producers should be asking themselves in this decision stage. Looking past the anticipated hurdle of adopting a new technology, commitment stretches further. This means to continually look for new opportunities to improve the cow herd and refusing to become complacent.

He discusses that facilities in no way need to be elaborate, they simply need to be functional. Likewise, operation size should not determine whether a producer considers AI or embryo transfer. “AI and embryo transfer works in all size herds, and maybe even more significantly in the small herds,” Crow said. Access to elite herd bulls plays a major role, without it each calf carries greater economic importance. However, with the technologies that increase the value and consistency of those calves, there can be an outsized impact on overall profitability.

Crow expressed his belief that a progressive producer is one who is willing to challenge longheld assumptions, evaluate new management practices and make decisions that strengthen not only their operations but the beef industry as a whole.

Though the deliberation and research phase of making these decisions can be intimidating, Crow emphasizes that producers do not have to navigate the process alone. Reproductive specialists, veterinarians and breeding consultants exist to help producers build their programs to fit their individual needs and goals.

In addition to his emphasis on commitment, he advocates for producers to work against the fear to prohibit it from dictating these kinds of decisions.

“Every operation can benefit from natural service, AI and embryos,” he said. “The smartest reproductive programs often combine all three rather than relying on one.”

“It is scary for someone that’s not done reproductive technologies. The fear is hard to get over,” Crow said.

From Goals to Tools

Many producers hesitate because they assume reproductive technologies require expensive facilities, large herd numbers or full-time labor. Crow disagrees.

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When it comes to misconceptions surrounding reproductive technologies, there are many. However, one of the biggest ones that Crow encounters is the idea that one technology should replace another. Instead, each serves a different purpose.

For nearly every breeding program, natural service remains the foundation. “The first and foremost is that the cow brings a calf to the pen every year that you can sell,” Crow said.

commercial producer. For commercial producers, the technology offers a chance to dramatically improve replacement females and overall herd quality in far less time than traditional breeding methods.

While natural service may not deliver genetic progress at the same pace as advanced reproductive technologies, it remains an essential component of most breeding programs by maintaining annual calving intervals, providing effective cleanup following AI or embryo transfer and ensuring consistent calf crops.

Finding the Right Fit

On the other hand, artificial insemination is a method that allows producers to refine an already strong cow herd. For operations that are satisfied with the foundation of their cow herd but want to make steady genetic progress through sire selection, Crow sees AI as a logical next step.

For seedstock operations, the emphasis is often on refining and multiplying elite genetics. In efforts to do so, AI serves as a critical tool. Further, embryos allow them to dramatically increase the reach of their best genetics, developing a more consistent calf crop and accelerating long-term progress.

With extended accessibility to elite or high quality sires that would otherwise be unavailable or cost-prohibitive, AI allows breeders to make consistent improvements while evaluating both cows and bulls within their own programs.

Commercial producers, however, face a different question: How can they make the greatest genetic improvement while maintaining a practical, profitable cow herd?

“Artificial insemination can help continue to make those small steps toward genetic improvement by just kind of refining where you’re at,” Crow explained. Not only does it allow deeper evaluation and opportunity on both sides, but it provides the cows a chance to prove themselves. “Your cows get to earn their keep… earn the right to potentially become a donor for the program,” Crow said. “Some cows need to have a bigger impact on your herd program, more importantly on the broader industry.” For cows that deserve a greater influence on the next generation, embryo transfer allows producers to capitalize on that genetic potential. This genetic improvement and consistency the seedstock producer is making has a ripple effect down to the

As each method holds its own level of value, Crow stresses that not every operation will use them in the same way.

No matter what a producer decides to rely on, natural service, artificial insemination or expanding into embryo transfer, each strategy requires intentional implementation and a commitment to continuous improvement. Looking Ahead As reproductive technologies continue to evolve, Crow believes that their greatest impact will be felt in commercial cow herds.

“You should consider them all. I think every operation can find value in all of them,” Crow said.

For him, he sees tremendous opportunity in using embryo technologies to produce more consistent replacement females, improve overall herd quality and ultimately increase profitability without sacrificing the practical realities of commercial production. Nevertheless, in the face of the evolution of these methods, his overall message remains simple.

Crow expressed his belief that embryo technologies are an avenue to set themselves apart. With intentionally selected embryos introduced to the existing cows within the herd, producers are then able to improve a calf crop in a single generation while producing high-quality replacement females that capitalize on hybrid vigor. Technology Does Not Replace Management Perhaps one of the more important points Crow makes regards management. He points to planning, nutrition, estrus synchronization and disciplined culling as the factors that ultimately determine success for any operation. Technology in this instance becomes another management tool. “You’re going to want to continue to hone the best practices to create success,” Crow said. “You’re going to

want to try to control the variables that you have the ability to control.”

The future of reproductive management isn’t about replacing one tool with another. “We need people... People trying to do things on another level to improve our industry.” Crow said. “We all have a higher calling to do that and to get it right” Instead, Crow believes producers will continue finding success by understanding when each technology is most valuable and making intentional decisions based on the goals of their individual operation. As Crow puts it, the goal isn’t simply choosing between natural service, AI or embryos. It is more about answering one question that has remained the same throughout his career, regardless of the technology available. “How do I help every cow have the most valuable or useful calf next year?” //

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Pre-Conditioning cattle during weaning season important to recognize for health, economic impacts by Faye Smith, Managing Editor Unpredictability is certain during the fall. The seasons are changing, cattle are being weaned and late season harvest is running strong. Anything can go right, as much as it could go wrong, especially disease. Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a complex health issue that is especially prevalent during the fall weaning season due to a combination of environmental changes, commingling, and dietary transitions. When it comes to keeping cattle healthy during one of the most susceptible seasons of their lives, producers need to keep one thing in mind – a pre-conditioning program. Understanding the Basics What makes BRD complicated is the fact that it’s not just one pathogen or one symptom, but a broad category of respiratory conditions affecting the animal, making prevention and treatment far more complex than a single solution. Todd Gunderson, DVM and Clinical Assistant Professor, Beef Production Medicine at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine explains the complexity behind the disease. “We think of BRD being synonymous with pneumonia or bronchopneumonia, and most of the time that’s accurate,” Gunderson said. “Pneumonia in cattle is rarely the work of a single pathogen, most of the time even if a virus is involved there will be some type of bacterial pathogen that can be a major component and cause the most damage.” These “opportunistic pathogens” are what Gunderson explains as microbes that are always within an animal’s respiratory tract, but only cause disease when the host conditions and or the environmental conditions change. 40

Healthy cattle naturally carry these pathogens. However, when a virus, or other stressors weaken the immune system, those pathogens can multiply, leading to what we classify as BRD. “To adequately prevent, manage and treat bovine respiratory disease, you have to be mindful of all the factors that led us to this point,” Gunderson said. The challenge to BRD is recognizing it early. “Cattle are a herd species, but also a prey species, which means when they’re under stress they will hide signals of sickness,” Gunderson said.

“A mediocre herd health program that you can implement consistently is superior to a fantastic program that you can only implement inconsistently.” Gunderson explains that producers should be aware that loss of appetite and droopy ears are signs to look for as early detection of active BRD in the herd. Once more advanced symptoms including nasal discharge, open mouth breathing and a cough have developed, the disease has progressed and a more intense treatment is needed. Being aware of the challenge of BRD is the first place producers should start – as it affects each segment of the beef production cycle. Weaning Woes When would several lifestyle changes make a population especially vulnerable to BRD? Weaning.

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“Anytime we wean cattle, it’s a stressor for multiple reasons. Socially, you’re taking them away from their dam; nutritionally, taking them away from their only source of calorie intake and you’re putting them in a new environment,” Gunderson said. “The immune system is under stress and has a huge metabolic demand.” Gunderson also stresses the changing weather as another large stressor to the weaning process. Warm days and cool evenings in the fall can be difficult for cattle to adapt to. Ryan Zeltwanger, owner and operator of LaCrosse Livestock, a sale barn located in La Crosse, Kansas, agrees with Gunderson and adds how drought affects cattle. “Drought is tricky,” Zeltwanger said. “In a dry year where calves have had some stress in their life and have gone through adversity, they will tend to take off better than ones that haven’t had to work hard to find food sources.” Both sources also mention the largest stressor being commingling with other weaned calves and transport to feedyards and stocker operations. “That’s a lot we’re asking out of those calves,” Gunderson said. While stressors have a large impact on healthy weaned calves, water consumption also plays a huge role in successful weaning. “Water is the number one nutrient, and calves often get sick at weaning simply because they either don’t know where to get a drink, or the drinker doesn’t have a high enough flow to keep up with water demand,” Gunderson said. Weaning practices are interchangeable and vary across producers. Not one operation is like their neighbor, especially with their end goals.

up for success,” Gunderson said. “An optimum program is going to involve some form of vaccination that should be agreed upon with your veterinarian.” Both sources agree that producers should be including their veterinarian when developing pre-conditioning plans for their herd, not only for the benefit of their herd health, but a working relationship with the veterinarian. “Having a good working relationship with a veterinarian means that they aren’t just out there for emergencies. You have them out there regularly as a partner or team members in your operation,” Gunderson said.

Weaning is the most susceptible time for cattle to be sick by Bovine Respiratory Disease, this can be due to the many stressors cattle are put under due to the weaning process. Photo by Annette Steffan.

Producers’ intentions with weaned calves during this time may be staying on the ranch as replacement females, or being immediately sold on to the next segment of the production cycle. No matter the goal, both Gunderson and Zeltwanger recommend the importance of developing, implementing and consistently maintaining a pre-conditioning plan for BRD. Pre-Conditioning for Success Pre-Conditioning cattle during the weaning stage can mean a lot of different things to different producers. While not a universal statement, Gunderson explains that pre-conditioning can simply be a strategically timed vaccination against viruses commonly associated with respiratory disease. Some producers will market cattle on what’s called a “VAC30 or VAC45” program. Meaning, 30-days or 45days post weaning, they were only vaccinated. For Gunderson, he explains that while vaccines are valuable, producers need to understand what they do, and do not, protect against. “You need to think of vaccines as a very specific insurance policy that protects you against specific scenarios. But they are not a cure-all,” Gunderson said.

However, the most important component is not the style of the program, but the persistence.

Gunderson adds that producers shouldn’t stop there for assistance with developing a pre-conditioning plan. Extension agents, academic professors and nutritionists can add valuable information and advice to producers seeking knowledge for their operational plan.

“A mediocre herd health program that you can implement consistently is superior to a fantastic program that you can only implement inconsistently,” said Gunderson Vaccines are only one component of a successful pre-conditioning program. Producers should evaluate several additional management practices based on their operation’s needs.

Other great resources can be found closer to home. Gunderson explains that an invaluable source of expertise can be relationships with neighbors and industry mentors.

Low-stress weaning aids such as nose paddles, or fenceline weaning is suggested by Gunderson as a great way for prepping calves to be separated from their dams. He mentions the use of creep feeding to help bunk train cattle from the pasture and convert their digestive system to eating like a ruminant. Additional tools maybe include a parasite prevention plan, or even growth implants depending on when cattle are marketed. Gunderson notes that the piece a lot of producers may often overlook is the protection of the cows, as calves gain much of their immunity from their dams. “We want those calves to go into weaning set up for success. This means the cows also need to be set

“There’s a certain amount of wisdom that you can’t put into a textbook,” Gunderson said. “If you are having a hard time finding a veterinarian, or yours isn’t available, find a mentor in the industry. Somebody who’s been doing it a while and is willing to take you under their wing.” Economic Impact Through weekly cattle sales and an annual Red Angus influence sale, Zeltwanger has seen firsthand how BRD affects producers’ bottom lines. As a producer and cattle buyer himself, Zeltwanger sees BRD issues arise three to seven days after arrival to the sale barn. The LaCrosse team evaluates sick cattle and sends them to their veterinarian for evaluation, then ships them back to the producer or sells them at a discounted price.

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“Some people are weaning cattle the day they ship, or over 30 days out from shipping. As we bring cattle and put them through some stress, we see ‘sale day blues’ going on and they just don’t look as they should.” Zeltwanger has noticed in recent fall weaning seasons that producers have become less consistent in maintaining accountability for their calves. He emphasizes that if producers are selling cattle with a full pre-condition plan and vaccine protocol, their cattle will sell at a much higher premium than those who wean and ship with one vaccine in the spring. “Being up on the sale block gives you a bit of an opportunity to stand on your soapbox and say your piece,” Zeltwanger said. “I stopped the sale a couple of times recently to note guys who had done several rounds of shots and thanked them.” Premiums on well conditioned calves are visible, especially in down market years according to Zeltwanger. He also recognizes the difficulty of producers not wanting to wean their own calves. But, with the added stress of weaning at shipment time, this can cause more issues down the road for buyers of these animals. “Having health issues is not an option on a bigger scale operation for grow yards and feed yards,” Zeltwanger said. This can lead to a poor ripple effect with relationships of buyers and sellers. Zeltwanger explains that if clients are continually selling animals that become sick after the sale barn, buyers will continue to avoid certain sources. Margins are tight in the cattle industry. Zeltwanger explains that death loss can figure anywhere from 1-4 percent. Buying a set of cattle that raises your death loss up to 5-10 percent, it will majorly affect the bottom line. “If you’re in the red, how can you be expected to go back and buy more cattle next week? We can’t count on the market to continually rise and help us eat the extra death loss,” Zeltwanger said. BRD can be felt across the markets if producers aren’t putting herd health first. As producers look to make a pre-conditioning plan this fall, Zeltwanger expresses the importance of going the extra mile for herd health and producer success. “Do the work. You will get paid for it. What we want to do is send the best quality product down the road with your name on it. When you start putting it that way, people seem to listen a little better,” Zeltwanger said. //

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The State of the Industry

CattleFax discusses the growth and market movements within the beef industry by Matthew McQuagge, Analyst & Randy Blach, CEO CattleFax Tight supplies and strong demand have supported the U.S. cattle and beef markets in a historic bull run with prices for all classes of cattle more than doubling in value since the 2020 cycle lows. Now, expectations for larger cattle inventories over the next 18 months coupled with demand resistance confirm that the cycle highs in price have been established and the price trend is now pointed lower. As prices begin to transition lower, the rapid price decline which occurred in the previous cattle cycle is not expected to repeat itself as herd expansion is only beginning. Shifts in leverage between production segments have already started to occur and will be the driving factor in determining margin levels going forward. Exceptional consumer demand growth the past few years supported retail and wholesale beef in reaching record price levels. The quality, consistency, and taste of beef combined with a consumer emphasis on protein has enabled beef prices to grow at a level that far outpaces general inflation rates and disposable income growth. From a fed cattle perspective, 87 percent of fed cattle are grading Choice or higher thus far in 2026 with a record 15 percent grading Prime. While much of the recent jump in carcass quality can be attributed to additional days on feed and increased utilization of the beef genetics by the dairy herd, the long-term improvements in beef quality can be attributed to breeding decisions made at the seedstock and cow-calf levels. A greater priority on carcass traits has ultimately resulted in a better eating experience for the consumer supporting demand growth over the last 25 years. Meanwhile, the added days on feed these past few years serves to enable these animals to better reach their full genetic potential from a weight and grade standpoint. However, it appears that beef demand has now hit resistance and is expected to soften moving forward as prolonged high beef prices continue to pinch an already economically stressed consumer. Retail beef prices have averaged a record $9.65/lb. year to date but have flattened out over the past several months, indicating retailers have run out of room to continue passing higher costs onto shoppers. While there has yet been little substitution to cheaper competing proteins, the consumer has clearly responded by trading down within the beef complex, eating less higher value steaks and more inexpensive ground beef products. Looking forward, retail beef prices are expected to hold near $9.50/ lb. through the balance of 2026 and moderate towards an average of $9.25/lb. in 2027. A softening in beef demand has been more easily identified at the wholesale level with calculated demand indexes moving below the previous two years this past spring. Looking ahead, the composite cutout is expected to average 46

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$374/cwt. this year and $355/cwt. in 2027. This price decline reflects consumer demand resistance along with increased fed beef production. Increased non-fed production and continued large imports are also expected, which will add to the beef supply and limit upward potential in the cutout.

Spot composite cutout demand index through 2024-2026. Graph courtesy CattleFax

The USDA July Cattle Inventory report confirmed that beef cattle supplies should start to turn higher from here given that replacement heifers were up 2.7 percent from a year ago. While slim, this increase is significant considering the drought challenges seen in the first half of this year. Larger heifer retention levels are expected to continue in the second half of 2026. Continued low culling rates and increases in heifer inventories suggest the beef cow herd lows are being marked out with the expectation of slow yearover-year growth beginning January 1, 2027. Expectations for a smaller calf crop this year will mostly be offset by the resumption of feeder imports from Mexico. Even if the flow is below historic levels, their return will increase supply, from the feeder cattle and calf level down to beef production. Fed slaughter is on track to be down 1.6 million head in 2026 with the additional feeder cattle supply from Mexico expected to lift 2027 fed slaughter roughly 500,000 head. While the cattle weight mix of these feeder imports will dictate the exact timing, most of the increase in steer and heifer harvest levels are expected to occur in the second half of next year. While cattle inventories will increase over the next several years, the rebuilding of the nation’s cowherd is still expected to be slow by historic standards. Despite record cattle prices this year and relatively cheap feed, the beef industry has been slow to commit to herd expansion. Other headwinds in place include age of producer, high interest rates and the cost of capital, and urban sprawl. Market volatility, influence

shift slightly with a greater emphasis being placed on growth traits as red meat yield becomes larger target for the industry. As this occurs, it is important to not sacrifice the quality traits that have already been developed. Bred females are forecast in the $4,000 to $4,500 per head range this winter with risk back to $3,500 to $4,000 in late 2027 following expectations for softer calf values.

U.S. Steer and Heifer Slaughter per million from 2000-2026. Graph courtesy CattleFax.

of external market factors, and sharp memory of the last price decline also serve as limitations. Finally, the prolonged drought over the past few years has served as a limitation for those with the desire to expand. Now, forecasts for a “super” El Niño weather pattern later this year give hope to those who kept a few heifers back from last year’s calf crop despite the fact that relief in the form of meaningful precipitation levels has yet to occur this summer. Other signs of growth in the beef industry are being noted aside from the aforementioned increase in designated replacement heifers. Cull cow slaughter has drawn down dramatically in the past two years to a level that supports herd growth on the aged female side of things as well. Despite signs pointing in the right direction, it’s important to recognize just how far the beef cowherd has drawn down. From the 2019 inventory highs, beef cow numbers have dropped almost 4 million head to 27.6 million head on January 1, 2026. Now, as the cowherd starts to grow at a slower, more deliberate pace, the industry will be challenged to even get back to the 29 million head level. From a breeding standpoint, selection priorities are expected to

Even as herd expansion is only beginning, the market has likely already achieved the cyclical high in price. Larger beef production in 2027 and demand resistance are expected to pressure beef prices at retail and wholesale. Meanwhile, cattle producer leverage will remain strong but also move a notch lower as feeder and fed cattle supplies modestly increase. Feeder cattle and calves, having enjoyed the strongest leverage position and margin levels over the past few years, now likely have greater price risk over the next 12 to 18 months compared to fed cattle. Feeder cattle are on track to average $350/cwt. this year though will feature a softer, and more volatile, second half to the year as the markets transition back to the inclusion of feeder cattle from Mexico. 550-lb. steer calves, after averaging around $475/cwt. in 2026, should soften to near $400/cwt. in 2027.

Although the rebuilding of the U.S. cattle herd has begun, the cattle prices have likely already reached their cyclical high price. Table courtesy CattleFax.

The markets have proven time and time again that they wait for no one. While the industry has taken some of the risk out of the markets, first through the detection of NWS in the U.S. and secondly through the reopening of the Southern border to feeder imports from Mexico, the fact remains that outside factors are still able to have strong impacts on this industry. Combined with the turning of the cattle cycle, this suggests that producers need to dedicate more attention to marketing and risk management strategies the next few years in order to navigate cyclical risk and the added volatility that tends to follow cycle turns. Be sure to attend the 73rd National Red Angus Convention in Hershey, PA to hear a cattle industry update and market outlook from Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax. Randy will discuss all this, and more, in his presentation this September. //

Many factors have led to the decline of the U.S. Beef Cow Inventory, such as age of producer, high interest rates, cost of capital and urban sprawl. Graph courtesy CattleFax.

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Breed Improvement and Market Development departments partner for genetic, market success by Samantha Corn, Digital Marketing Specialist in collaboration with Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement & Troy Marshall, Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Development A bull selected today can influence a cow herd for years. The calves from that mating may not hit the rail for two or three years. The replacement females could shape an operation for the next decade. Few industries ask people to constantly make decisions today that won’t fully reveal their value for years to come. The cattle business does.

Technology and data alone are not the destination. These advancements create tremendous opportunities, but only if the information they provide is put to work. Marshall explains, “The future is not about collecting data for the sake of collecting data. It is about transforming information into practical decisions that improve profitability.”

The future of every operation is shaped by every breeding decision, management practice and investment made today. For generations, producers have focused on advancing genetics, raising functional cattle and making decisions that will set the upcoming generations to surpass the last.

“We have the opportunity to tap into critical commercial data in order to provide commercial producers with more selection and management tools than ever before.”

Those fundamentals have not changed. What has changed is the environment in which those decisions are made. As the industry continues to evolve, producers aren’t simply being asked to manage more information, they’re being asked to make better use of it. As Troy Marshall, Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Development says, “The future is not about creating more complexity. It is about making better decisions simpler.” Like many industries, today’s beef industry has access to more information than ever before. Advancements in genomics, performance data and technology have provided producers with more tools and a greater ability to do the following: evaluate cattle, understand genetic potential and measure performance throughout the production chain. At the same time, supply chains have become more connected. Consumer expectations also continue to shift, and the marketplace has increased rewards for documented value.

For producers, this approach creates both opportunity and responsibility. Producing quality cattle is no longer the finish line. Success increasingly depends on understanding the value those cattle create, communicating that value throughout the supply chain and ensuring that value is recognized throughout the industry. Building Stronger Connections As the Association looks toward the future, Marshall raises one question that continues to guide this work: “How do we ensure that the people who make the long-term genetic decisions are recognized and rewarded for the value they create?” This question does not fall to only one segment of the industry, it’s recognized by all. As Marshall explains,

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the decisions made by a seedstock producer influence a commercial cow herd for years. Those commercial cattle influence feedyard performance, carcass value, eating quality, and ultimately, consumer satisfaction. Every segment of the beef chain depends upon the decisions made by the one before it. “Success has never belonged to one segment alone. It belongs to the entire chain working together.” Connecting Genetics and the Marketplace The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is bringing Breed Improvement and Commercial Marketing together in new ways, recognizing those connections in the beef segments. While each team has distinct responsibilities, they share a common objective: helping Red Angus producers create, communicate and capture more value from their cattle. Breed Improvement advances the genetic tools, research and technologies that improve decisionmaking. While Commercial Marketing strengthens commercial relationships, develops market opportunities and helps producers communicate the value of Red Angus genetics through the supply chain. The connection between the association’s teams are becoming more important, especially with advancements in meaningful performance information targeted towards commercial producers. “By working closely with the Marketing team, we have the opportunity to tap into critical commercial data in order to provide commercial producers with more selection and management tools than ever before,” says Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement.

By partnering their roles, Marshall and Keenan look forward to how genetic progress and market recognition will progress together. Photo by Faye Smith.

For this partnership, genetic progress and market recognition must advance together. Even the strongest genetics can only reach their full potential when their value is recognized in the marketplace. Likewise, meaningful marketing begins with cattle that consistently deliver measurable results. Together, these efforts create a stronger connection between genetic progress and commercial success. As Marshall puts it, “Genetics create opportunity. Information creates confidence. Confidence creates better decisions. Better decisions create value.” This progression reflects exactly what this collaboration is designed to do. Turning Information into Opportunity For more than three decades, Total Herd Reporting has provided the RAAA with one of the industry’s strongest genetic databases. Keenan sees the next opportunity as expanding the database foundation through commercial performance data to further strengthen genetic evaluations and improve the tools available to producers. “Significant opportunities remain to improve the accuracy of genetic predictions by incorporating performance data collected in commercial environments -

The biggest development and goal the two departments share is helping producers communicate and capture more value from Red Angus Cattle. Photo by RAAA.

Over the coming months, the Red Angus Magazine will feature a new series highlighting the work underway across Breed Improvement and Commercial Marketing. This series will explore the initiatives, partnerships and innovations connecting genetic progress with commercial opportunity. From advancements in genetic evaluation and data collection, to market development and supply chain, this cross-department collaboration will create new opportunities for Red Angus-influenced cattle.

particularly for traits that are difficult or expensive to measure in seedstock herds,” Keenan says. As the industry evolves, producers will continue looking for practical information they can trust to make confident decisions. The responsibility as an association extends beyond developing better tools or promoting better cattle. It is about connecting genetics, information and market opportunities in ways that will create measurable value for our members.

“Expanding the association’s database to include these commercial data sources will strengthen genetic evaluations, provide breeders with more confidence in the genetics they market and give commercial producers better information for selecting sires and managing replacement females,” Kennan says “The result is greater value for Red Angus genetics across the entire beef industry.”

As Marshall says, “The future belongs to organizations that help producers understand, document and communicate the value those genetics create.” Continuing the Conversation Looking ahead, both teams share a common vision: bridging the gap and ultimately strengthening the connection between registered seedstock producers and their commercial customers while providing breeders and commercial producers with better information to make data-driven decisions – increasing the value and performance of their cattle.

The conversation does not end here. In the issues ahead, we’ll explore how this collaboration is translating into better decisions, stronger partnerships and greater value for Red Angus producers. //

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Junior Update

Rounding-Up the Juniors by Mikayla Skiba, Communications Chair

This year’s Red Dirt Round-Up in Oklahoma City, Okla., brought together Junior Red Angus (JRA) members from across the country for an unforgettable week of leadership, education and friendship. Throughout the event, participants explored a variety of agricultural operations, learned about career opportunities within the industry and strengthened the relationships that make the Red Angus family so special. Every stop reinforced the importance of agriculture, teamwork and servant leadership while providing experiences that will have a lasting impact. The week began with icebreaker activities that encouraged members to step outside their comfort zones and connect with one another. Whether attending Round-Up for the first time or returning as veterans, participants quickly built friendships that created a welcoming atmosphere and set the tone for the week ahead. The first full day of tours took the group to Stillwater, beginning at the Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Unit. Members learned about the history of the operation, its role in educating future agricultural leaders and the management practices required to maintain a successful seedstock program. The visit demonstrated how education, research and practical experience work together to advance the beef industry. The next stop was Sullivan Supply, where juniors gained insight into the innovation and creativity behind products used by livestock exhibitors and producers across the country. Touring the company’s metal fabrication shop also highlighted the manufacturing process and skilled craftsmanship that support the livestock industry.

The day concluded at Sandridge Land and Cattle, where members learned about balancing phenotype with strong genetics while building lasting customer relationships. The operation emphasized the importance of thoughtful breeding decisions, long-term planning and investing in the next generation of cattle producers. The following day took the group to Oklahoma City for another full schedule of educational experiences. At Blue and Gold Sausage, participants learned about the company’s production process and its commitment to supporting local FFA chapters through fundraising opportunities. The visit showcased how successful businesses can make a meaningful impact on agricultural education. Members also toured Remington Park, where they explored the horse racing industry and discovered the many careers that support racetrack operations. From trainers and veterinarians to facility managers and race officials, the experience introduced juniors to another important segment of agriculture. That evening, the group enjoyed time together at Andretti Karting and Games. While the competition was fun, the event also gave members another opportunity to strengthen friendships and create memories that will last well beyond the week. The final day focused on agricultural innovation and stewardship across southern Oklahoma. At the Noble Research Institute, members learned about rotational grazing, soil health, and sustainable land management practices. The visit

Engage with JRA Peyton Andras, President - peyton.s.andras@gmail.com J.D. Miller, Vice President - jdmiller306@gmail.com Claire McIntyre, Secretary - clairemcintyre090706@gmail.com Zane Downey, Commercial Chair - zane.t.downey@outlook.com Mikayla Skiba, Communication Chair - skiba028@umn.edu Brodie Bashaw, Director - Brodiebashaw24@gmail.com Tessa McGibbon, Director - tessa.mcgibbon@icloud.com Truett Tolar, Director - truwtolar@gmail.com Taylor Dorsey, Junior Program Coordinator taylordorsey@redangus.org

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emphasized the importance of caring for natural resources while improving productivity for future generations. The group then visited Oklahoma Steel and Wire to see firsthand how agricultural fencing products are manufactured. Touring the facility demonstrated the technology, precision and teamwork required to produce products that serve livestock producers nationwide while highlighting career opportunities beyond the ranch. Another memorable stop was Haunani Creek Pecan Farm, where members learned about pecan production from harvest through processing and storage. They also enjoyed seeing the farm’s donkey herd, maintained through a grant-supported program, which illustrated how agricultural operations can diversify while creating unique educational opportunities.

Red Dirt Round-Up once again proved to be much more than a series of educational tours. It was a week dedicated to developing future leaders, expanding agricultural knowledge and strengthening the connections that help members instill a passion for the breed. The generosity of every business, producer and organization that welcomed the group made the experience possible, and their willingness to share their knowledge left a lasting impression on every participant. As the week came to a close, junior members returned home with new friendships, increased confidence and a deeper appreciation for the many opportunities within agriculture. The lessons learned throughout Red Dirt Round-Up will continue to shape these young leaders as they represent the Red Angus breed and help lead the future of the beef industry. //

The week concluded at 7K Red Angus, providing the perfect ending to an outstanding experience. Members learned about the operation’s breeding philosophy, management practices, and the importance of communication, collaboration and strong relationships. These lessons reflected the mission of the JRA and reinforced that leadership extends far beyond the show ring.

2026 Round-Up Award Winners

Winning Team: Orange. From Left to Right, Back Row: Zane Downey, Rebecca Dunn, Eli Rogers,Trac DeBoer,Tessa McGibbon. Front Row: Paisley Namken, Lydia Kilinski, Reid Yance, Joslyn Richter, June Gentle, Megan Terrasas.

Round-Up Scholarship Award Winners: Lydia Kilinski, left; Sadie Mushrush, right.

Heather Presser Memorial Scholarship Award Winner: Crockett Guenther

Top Hand Award Winner: Eli Rogers

Young Gun Award Winner: Chisum Carpenter

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Making Sense of July’s Cattle Market Correction by Nate Smith, General Manager, Top Dollar Angus

Speaking to our cow-calf customers, one question, understandably, came up constantly about what caused the market “correction.” The answer is multi-faceted and largely due to supply/demand economics, though market psychology also plays a role. When cattle feeders started to make cattle heavier two years ago, they basically used added pounds per animal to fill the supply drop caused by herd liquidation. Here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: it worked (sort of). We solved the tonnage problem, essentially. A smaller cowherd, fewer head on feed, and we still, somehow, found a way to hang enough beef to keep the shelves full. That’s a genuine engineering achievement in this industry, if you think about it, and it should be recognized as such. But solving a tonnage problem with weight instead of head count comes with a bit of a hidden cost. July is basically when that cost showed up in the market. We Ran Out of Room to Add More Weight Cassie Fish and other analysts have pointed out what a lot of us in the country already felt: feeders have been pushing days on feed and finish 70

weights for at least two years, and that lever is close to being tapped out. When your supply strategy depends on adding pounds per head rather than head count, you eventually, inevitably, hit a ceiling; Physically, nutritionally and economically. Once that ceiling is reached, the market basically has no slack to absorb a shock. That’s part of why this correction had no footholds; for two weeks, the tool we’d been using to cover tight supplies quietly stopped working, and paired with several other factors, it created a perfect storm. Cattle Futures Lost its Non-industry Money at the Same Time While the physical supply chain was tightening, the futures market was, in a sense, unwinding right along with it. Speculative and fund money that had been long the cattle board for two years started heading for the exits. Open interest declined – down roughly 11,000 contracts over the past month and 83,000 year-over-year – the lowest reading for July since 2022. That’s non-industry capital leaving the CME, not commercial hedgers or packers repositioning. When that much length exits at once with essentially no fresh buying to absorb it, the board falls faster and further than cash fundamentals, which is basically why we saw a record streak of lower closes instead of a normal correction that quickly finds a floor. The Packing Side Lost Capacity at the Worst Possible Time Start with Cargill’s plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado. With workers being off since late May, the regular harvest of approximately 4,500 head per day is suspended. That’s a major harvest facility basically sitting dark for two months. Then there’s Tyson. Last November, Tyson announced it would permanently close its Lexington, Nebraska plant. That facility harvested nearly 5,000 head a day, nearly 5% of

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the nation’s total daily beef slaughter. At the same time, Tyson also reduced its Amarillo, Texas plant down to a single daily shift, basically lowering harvest capacity even further. Put those together, and you’ve essentially got a meaningful portion of national harvest capacity removed just as the feeding side lost its ability to keep adding pounds. For most of the last two years, honestly, tight cow numbers and heavier carcasses roughly balanced each other out. In July, though, both sides became negative at once.

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Honestly, the first few weeks of July were rough on those in the cattle feeding business. Temperatures were already getting extreme, basically. Some had pen conditions that were, frankly, anything but optimal, while others were looking at their feed crops needing rain. Market challenges showed up too. Post-July 4th, CME futures contracts dropped significantly, with cash bids following suit. We have seen this before, but this time, it was different. No immediate footholds could really be found. Cash bids dropped ~$20/cwt in just 10 days. For reference, that basically dropped the value of your average fed steer by about $300.

So, Why Does This Matter if You’re Raising Calves? When packing capacity tightens, feedyards, understandably, get pickier about which cattle they want on feed. When the “feed ‘em longer” lever basically stops working, genetic merit for growth, feed efficiency and carcass quality become the only way to add pounds without adding days. Feeder calves that will be in-demand going forward are, quite simply, those that convert feed into gain efficiently and produce a high-quality carcass, not those that simply got bigger with more time on feed. //

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Offering 550 Chain Ranch Females! 40 Two-year-old calving pairs 40 Black Angus Two-year-old heavy bred 200 Spring Bred Red and Black Angus heifers 150 Three to five year old Fall calving Red and Black Angus cows 40 Open Fall Red Angus heifers Newley Hutchison | newley1@gmail.com | www.chainranch.com Office | 405.669.1435 Cell | 580.886.5085 Mike Marshall | 620.886.2144 Charlie Spencer | 308.224.4367 Kyle Gilchrist | Auctioneer | 641.919.1077 Mike Marlow | Marlow Cattle Services | 405.880.0108

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Livestock Publications Council Elects Kimmey as President, Recaps Program of Work at 2026 Annual Meeting Adapted from Stacy Fox, Executive Director, Livestock Publications Council The Livestock Publications Council (LPC) held its annual business meeting during the 2026 Agricultural Media Summit, held July 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, where members elected new leadership, recognized outgoing board members and reviewed the association’s program of work for the year. Members elected Anne Kimmey, founder and CEO of Cultivate Agency, as LPC’s president for the coming year. Kimmey’s career in agricultural communications began at the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, where she served as director of communications and led statewide beef checkoff efforts before returning to Texas to continue her work in the industry. In 2010, she founded Cultivate Agency, a full-service marketing and communications firm serving agriculture, food and rural lifestyle brands, where she now leads a team partnering with organizations including the State Fair of Texas, Dairy MAX, Agriculture Future of America and the North American Limousin Foundation, among others. Kimmey

earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University and is a graduate of the TALL leadership program. She currently serves on the executive committee of the Southwest chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association and the Junior Advisory Committee for the Red Angus Association of America, and was recently appointed executive director of the Oklahoma State University Animal Science Alumni Association. She previously served as programming chair for AMS 2026. “It’s an honor to step into this role at such an exciting time for our industry,” Kimmey said. “I’m looking forward to building on the momentum LPC has created in the last year and continuing to give our members the resources, connections and professional development they need to do their best work.” Also central to the meeting was a review of LPC’s program of work for the year ahead, highlighted by the return of the council’s regional workshop series. LPC hosted a wellattended workshop at the University

of Illinois in September, featuring a strong lineup of speakers. The group’s next regional workshop is set for November 6-7 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where members will gather for hands-on programming and professional development. Registration details will be shared with members in the coming weeks. LPC also continued to grow its investment in student programs, introducing its first-ever student-only contest this spring and holding a second student contest this fall. The council plans to expand its lineup of student contests in the years ahead, giving students more opportunities to build their portfolios, sharpen their skills and connect with industry professionals early in their careers. “Our regional workshops and student programs are core to LPC’s mission of investing in the next generation of agricultural communicators,” Kimmey said. “I’m excited for our members to connect at Oklahoma State in November, and I can’t wait to see how our student contests continue to grow in the years ahead.” //

Members of the newly elected Livestock Publications Council (LPC) Board of Directors gathered at the 2026 Ag Media Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. The 2026-27 LPC Board of Directors include, front row far left President: Anne Kimmey, Cultivate Agency. Photo courtesy Livestock Publications Council.

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – George Murdock DAVE PRESNELL RED ANGUS DAVE PRESNELL 1506 CEDAR AVE LEWISTON, ID 83501 HARVEY CREEK FARMS JAMES BOMBACI 26943 HARVEY ROAD CALDWELL, ID 83607 JENNA COX 9189 MILL CREEK ROAD WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 LOGAN ATKINSON 992 E 300 N DECLO, ID 83323 LANE MURRAY 34949 SANTIAM HWY LEBANON, OR 97355 GUTIERREZ FAMILY RED ANGUS MAURICIO GUTIERREZ 3375 SPRING HILL RD PETALUMA, CA 94952

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Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Ron Christensen BIGELOW LAND & CATTLE BRENNAN BIGELOW 1120 E KINGS LN, PO BOX 465 GREEN RIVER, UT 84525 ROCKIN’ 2A RANCH SAMANTHA TAYLOR 375 FULLER RD SUNDANCE, WY 82729

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Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Jason Anderson 5 CREEK CATTLE COMPANY RYAN BLACKWOOD 1653 FRONTIER RD CLAY CENTER, KS 67432 CHISOLM TUBBS 2820 S MT VERNON RD YALE, OK 74085 CURTIS GREGORY 273680 E CR 53 AMES, OK 73718 KEVIN AND LISA CRAWFORD P.O. BOX 342 MARLOW, OK 73055 NICK DOERING 21580 HEMPHILL ROAD TONGANOXIE, KS 66086 HENSLEY COPSIN P. O. BOX 89 OKARCHE, OK 73762 Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess EASTON PACHECO 1422 STATE ROUTE 46 S JEFFERSON, OH 44047 MYRON BONTRAGER 11881 GUMWOOD RD BOURBON, IN 46504 TREVOR HOAGLIN 1681 TURTLEHEAD LN WAYLAND, MI 49348

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American Royal, Kansas City, MO OCTOBER 19 - 22, 2026 Red Angus & Percentage Show For Both Open And Junior Shows Entry Deadline - September 10th Ownership - September 15th Late Deadline - September 15th Junior Show Judge: Dan Harker, IN Open Show Judge: Matt Criddle, AB Western National Red Angus Show, Reno, NV NOVEMBER 3 - 7, 2026 Red Angus & Percentage Show For Both Open And Junior Shows Entries Open - August 15th Entry Deadline - October 16th Ownership - October 16th Junior Show Judge: Parker Henley, OK Open Show Judge: Dave Alan, TX

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North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, KY NOVEMBER 12 -17, 2026 Red Angus & Percentage Show For Both Open And Junior Shows Entry Deadline - October 6th Ownership - October 13th Late Deadline - October 15th Junior Show Judge: Kendall Bremer, IA Open Show Judge: Cally Thomas, SD

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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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Tim, Julie & Cash Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@nemont.net

Bob: 406-855-3614 Jenny: 406-740-2854 Chad: 406-740-0099 88 Redland Ranch Ln Hysham, MT 59038

www.redlandredangus.com

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

Raising Reg. & Comm. Red Angus Cattle Since 1990 Powderville, MT The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com

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

Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 25, 2027 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

www.montanaredangus.org 84 84

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in Big Sky Country! LUCHT RED ANGUS

- We Focus on The Female -

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.sandhillredangus.com

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

FRANZ RANCH Ray or Jon Franz

Vince, Veronica & Seth Christensen

406-798-3675

Mesmmer Joshua 019

8 Cloverleaf Ln Park City, MT 59063

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

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

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

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

northernlitesredangus@gmail.com www.northernlitesredangus.com

MTRAA Officers

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

MTRAA Directors

Madri Blom – blom.anebell@gmail.com Lacey Sutherlin – threeccattle@yahoo.com Tom Morton – tommorton438@yahoo.com

Join us Friday, October 16, 2026, in Billings, Montana, for the Prestigious NILE Red Angus Sale. 1 p.m. MDT Futurity and Preview: Oct. 15 REDANGUS ANGUSMagazine Magazine n| December September 2026 RED 2021 85 85

AREA 1 - West

AREA 2 - Montana

George Murdock, Director • Keith Hickle, Region A Director

Montana Breeders are on pages 84-85

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

Craig DeBoer, Director

Western States Breeders are on page 81

AREA 3 - Rocky Mountain

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming – Ron Christensen, Director

FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Cory & Katy Johnson

AXTELL CATTLE COMPANY

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

NTEGRATED GENETICS

RED ANGUS BULLS | FEMALES ndividual Performance

ceptional Genetics

XIGenetics.com | info@XIGenetics.com Aaron Anderson 307.388.2717 | Ten Sleep, WY

Recently purchased Crump Red Angus Herd Bull Sale - Feb. 25, 2027 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

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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

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

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

LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus

Annual Sale in March

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

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

RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026

Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

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

Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman

Diamond C North Dakota

CALIBUR

“Cattle Working for You”

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

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

KRAVIG RED ANGUS

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 91

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 79 Kansas Breeders are on page 89 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

If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

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 | September 2026 87

AREA 8 - Southeast

AREA 9 - Midwest

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi Tennessee • South Carolina

Iowa • Illinois • Missouri • Wisconsin Will Andras, Director

Missouri Breeders are on page 80 Wisconsin Breeders are on page 91

John Langdon, Region Director Jeff Pettit, President

International Breeders

SERAA Breeders are on page 83

Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

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

Red Angus Magazine Breeder Directory

13744 ARMSTRONG CEMETERY STREET � GENTRY, AR 72734

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

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

ROUSE RED ANGUS

PRODUCTION SALE 9/26/26

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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Sales & Services Directory

“Always With the Best Cattle…Always”

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

redcows.net

| redcowseller@yahoo.com

DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

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

Cody Lowderman - Auctioneer -

Commercial and Purebred Livestock Auctioneer

309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com

Video and Internet Sales

WA L K I N G K LIVESTOCK SERVICES, LLC PAT KROESE, AUCTIONEER MILFORD, NE – 402.741.2452

CK CK Sonny Sonny Booth Booth

Bonded Livestock Dealer

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PC: Celeste Settrini

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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Kansas Red Angus Breeders TANNER RED ANGUS

In the Flint Hills of Kansas

“Functional Cattle from the Heartland”

Rick Tanner Family 785-640-2941

3627 NW 94th Rd Topeka, KS 66618 rtannerdvm@sbcglobal.net

Bulls and heifers for sale by private treaty.

2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 340-7461 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

Annual Sale Third Friday in March

Tim Flaming 620-382-4894

Leoti, KS • 620-874-1437 • fswedel@wbsnet.org WedelRedAngus.com • WedelBeefGenetics.com Annual Bull & Comm. Sale – 2nd Tues. of March

FLC

FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms

2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Pelton

Simmental • SimAngus Red Angus Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS

Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033

Ramsdale Reds KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com

“Red Angus since 1964”

John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060

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Calendar of Events September 22 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October Red Angus Magazine 12 Langdon Farms, Private Treaty Open House, Benson, NC 13-15 National Red Angus Convention, Hershey, PA 19 Stegall Cattle Co., Fall Bull Sale Colusa, CA 24 T BAR S Cattle Co, Elite Online Heifer Sale, SteerBidder 26 Mathias Ranch Production Sale, Gentry, AR 30 Ludvigson Prime Time Online Female Sale, DVAuction.com

October 22 1 2 3 3 3 4 5

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for October Red Angus Magazine Bayou Creek Ranch, 8th Annual Production Sale, Lone Grove, OK Keystone International Livestock Show, Open Show, Harrisburg, PA Chain Ranch, Red Dirt Round Up, Canton, OK Buffalo Creek Red Angus, Fall Production Sale, Wichita Falls, TX Loonan Stock Farm, Bred Heifer Private Treaty Sale, Corning, IA TC Reds, Visions in Red Fall Production Sale, Wausau, WI McEntire Red Angus, Partners in Progress Fall Bull & Female Sale, Sweetwater, OK 7 Halfmann Red Angus Sale, Miles, TX 9 Watkins Cattle Co., Harrison, AR 10 Star G Ranch, Fall Red Angus Auction, Douds, IA 10 Niobrara Red Angus, Redefined, Niobrara, NE 13 Sandridge Land & Cattle, Sandridge Select Online Sale, SC Online Sales 13-14 R. A. Brown Ranch, Annual Bull, Female & Horse Sale Throckmorton, TX 16 Mushrush Red Angus Fall Production Sale, Elmdale, KS 16 Montana Red Angus Association, 43rd Annual Prestigious Red Angus Sale, Billings, MT 17 HanSine Ranch Fall Female Sale, DVAuction 17 Northern International Livestock Exposition, Junior & Open Show, Billings, MT 20 L83 Ranch, Online Female Sale, SC Online Sales 23 American Royal, Junior & Open Show, Kansas City, MO 23 T BAR S Cattle Co, Focused on the Future Bull Sale, Billings, MO 24 Mississippi Red Angus Association Fall Classic, Raymond, MS 24 Pieper Red Angus, Fall Run Production Sale, Hay Springs, NE 30-1 Wasem Red Angus, Genetic Opportunity Sale, DVAuction

November 22 3-7 7 12 14 19 28

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December Red Angus Magazine Western National Red Angus Show, Reno, NV SE Red Angus Association’s Autumn Extravaganza, Savannah, TN Bieber Red Angus, Bieber Fever Fall Female & Bull Sale, Leola, SD JYJ Red Angus Production Sale, Columbia, AL K2 Red Angus and Friends, 11th Annual Fall Female Sale, Wheatland, WY C Bar Genetics, Online Frozen Genetics Sale

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RAM Reservation Issue Deadline January Dec. 1 February Jan. 1 Genetic Advancement Jan. 16 March Feb. 1 April March 1 July/August April 1 July/August June 22 September July. 22 October Aug. 22 November Sept. 22 December Oct. 22

TEXAS RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION www.TexasRedAngus.org

KOLLE RED ANGUS

CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”

Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, Texas • 3klandandcattle.com

961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968

REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS

Jim Kolle

(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net Tim Head

Mark E. Harbin 3085 Co. Rd. 200 Burnet, TX 78611 512-413-0384 mark@harbinredangus.com

P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855

Bobbe McClure

(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH Bulls, Cows & Heifers – All Ages

One of the largest herds in the South – Rockwall, TX

Ty Davenport, DVM (972) 948-0332 tydavenportdvm@hotmail.com Tim Salazar, Mgr. (254) 644-8529

WISCONSIN RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION wisconsinredangus.com Emerald Earth Cattle Co.

ARNOLD & ALICIA ADAMS

Platteville, Wisconsin

Outcross Red Angus Genetics Joe and Gina Jewison 608-778-6736 | 608-778-6748

UW-Platteville PIONEER FARM 29200 College Farm Road Platteville, WI 53818 608-342-1119 • prillada@uwplatt.edu www.uwplatt.edu/department/pioneer-farm

4B Red Angus, LLC Dan & Mary Buckhaus 12163 LaPlatte Rd. Monfort, WI 53569 (608) 778-7214 • dbuckhaus4b@gmail.com

2062 Fountain Bluff Lane Platteville, WI 53818

608-642-6982 • apadams4@gmail.com

BRAD & LINDSAY JOHNSON FAMILY N6864 Box Elder Rd Shawano, WI 54166

Brad: 715.498.9328 | Lindsay: 715.508.0503 johnsonfamilycattle@outlook.com www.johnsonfamilycattle.com

SHAMROCK NOOK RED ANGUS Joe and Sue Dunphy | Jim and Pam Dunphy

Tony: Bart: 608-379-3113 608-379-4136 kfcredangus@gmail.com

Stumptown Cattle Ryan O’Connell 608-732-2433 Ryan@StumptownCattle.com

consin Wis BEEF IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE BULL SALE - FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL - PLATTEVILLE, WI WWW.WISCONSINBEEF.COM

Albany, WI www.shamrocknook.com 608.558.5342 joe@shamrocknook.com

Andy: 608-513-7610 Alisa: 608-438-6722 Visitors always welcome! Cottage Grove, WI info@hornungredangus.com www.hornungredangus.com

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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co........................... 99 4B Red Angus LLC............................. 91 5L Red Angus.................................... 85 Aberdeen Angus World...................... 88 ABS Global........................................ 28 Adams, Arnold & Alicia...................... 91 Andras Stock Farm............................. 92 Axtell Cattle Co................................... 87 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus....... 86 Bayou Creek Ranch............................ 44 Beckton Red Angus........................ 1, 84 Beitia Livestock.................................. 81 Bieber Red Angus................................ 5 BIM Red Angus.................................. 87 Bola Red Angus............................ 78,91 Booth, CK Sonny................................ 88 Bow Creek Farm & Cattle................... 87 Bowles J5 Reds................................. 85 Brickhouse Farms.............................. 80 Buffalo Creek Red Angus..................... 6 Bull Hill Ranch................................... 83 Bullis Creek Ranch........................ 80,79 C & J Red Angus Ranch..................... 83 C Bar Genetics................................... 60 Campbell Red Angus.......................... 86 Cedar Hill Farm.................................. 87 Cere’s Tag.......................................... 38 Chain Ranch....................................... 72 Chappell Feedlot/Sustainable Beef..... 66 Chappell Red Angus........................... 87 Chiefline Red Angus........................... 91 Choat Cattle Co.................................. 79 Christensen Red Angus...................... 85 Crockett Ranch.................................. 87 Cross Diamond Cattle Co.............IBC,79 C-T Red Angus................................... 85 Dahlke Red Angus.............................. 86 Daigger-Orr Red Angus...................... 79 Darrel Holliday Ranch........................ 81 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage........ 88 Diamond C North Dakota................... 86 Diamond H Ranch.............................. 89 Diamond P Cattle............................... 83 Dille Red Angus................................. 23 DK Red Angus.................................... 86 Double Eagle Ranch........................... 81 Drees, Eric......................................... 88 Emerald Earth.................................... 91 Explosive Cattle Co............................. 83 Feddes Red Angus/ C-T Red Angus... 21 Fick Red Angus.................................. 79 Finger Lakes Cattle Co........................ 87 Fischer Red Angus............................. 84

Five Oaks Farm................................... 83 Flaming Livestock Co......................... 89 Flat Creek Farms................................ 83 Flatiron Red Angus............................. 87 Forster Red Angus............................. 86 Franz Ranch....................................... 85 Freeman Red Angus........................... 87 Fritz Red Angus.................................. 85 Gibbs Red Angus............................... 85 Gibson Cattle Co................................ 83 Gig Cattle, LLC............................. 60, 80 Gilchrist, Kyle..................................... 88 Gill Red Angus................................... 37 Glacier Red Angus............................. 84 Green Mountain Red Angus......... 22, 84 Grussing Red Angus.......................... 86 Halfmann Red Angus................... IFC,91 HanSine Ranch.................................. 29 Harbin Red Angus.............................. 91 Harmony Hill...................................... 84 Harms Plainview Ranch..................... 89 Henry Repeating Arms....................... 67 Hergenrether Red Angus.................... 87 Hidden Hills Farm............................... 83 Hoft Red Angus.................................. 89 Hornung Red Angus........................... 91 Hueftle Cattle Co................................ 79 Iron Will Cattle................................... 83 Ison Red Angus................................. 83 Jacobs, Roger.................................... 88 Jacobson Red Angus......................... 86 Jarvis Red Angus............................... 83 Johnson Family Cattle........................ 91 JYJ Red Angus.............................. 61,83 K2 Red Angus.................................... 14 Karr Farms......................................... 87 Keystone Elite Red Angus.................. 87 KK Farms........................................... 80 Klompien Red Angus......................... 85 Kluesner Family Cattle........................ 91 Kniebel Cattle Co................................ 89 Koenig Ranch..................................... 84 Kolle Red Angus................................. 91 Kravig Red Angus.............................. 87 Kunkel Farms..................................... 80 L83 Ranch (Lodeon Family)............... 68 Lacy’s Red Angus............................... 80 Langdon Farms.................................... 9 Langdon’s Red Angus........................ 87 Laubach Red Angus........................... 84 Lautenschlager & Sons...................... 81 Lazy J Bar Ranch............................... 86 Leachman Cattle of Colorado............. 39

RED ANGUS Magazine | September 2026

Leland Red Angus........................ 43, 84 Livestock Digital................................. 80 Loonan Stock Farm...................... 54, 88 Loosli Red Angus............................... 81 Lost Creek Red Angus........................ 85 Lowderman, Cody.............................. 88 Lowery, Matt...................................... 88 Lucht Red Angus............................... 85 Ludvigson Stock Farms..................... 15 Lytle’s Red Angus.............................. 13 Maple Oaks Red Angus...................... 80 Marmac Farms................................... 75 Mathias Ranch.........................76-77,88 MC Livestock..................................... 80 McCann Red Angus............ 14,81,84,86 McEntire Red Angus.......................... 36 McLean Red Angus............................ 83 McMurphy Farms............................... 87 McPhee Red Angus............................ 87 Mercer Farms..................................... 83 Merck Animal Health.....................10-11 Merck Animal Health - Allflex............. 58 Milk Creek Reds................................. 85 Minnesota Red Angus Assn............... 86 Mississippi Auction /Tennessee Auction............................ 55 Montana Red Angus........................... 42 Mushrush Red Angus.................... 7, 89 Namken Red Angus........................... 86 Nelson Red Angus............................. 81 Niobrara Red Angus......................48-49 Northern Lites Ranch......................... 85 OHR Red Angus................................. 86 Ory’s 07 Red Angus........................... 80 Osborn Red Angus............................. 83 Ostendorf Red Angus......................... 84 Peacock Angus Ranch....................... 89 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch... 33, 86 Pelton’s Red Angus............................ 89 Pieper Red Angus........................ 19, 79 Plain Jan’s.......................................... 79 Pleasant View Farms.......................... 87 Polivka Farms Red Angus.................. 79 Private Treaty Sales............................ 81 Purina................................................ 18 Quality Genetics Red Angus............... 91 R.A. Brown Ranch.............................. 50 Ramsdale Reds.................................. 89 Red Angus Foundation..................56-57 Red Angus Society of Australia Inc.... 88 Red Fork Red Angus.......................... 84 Red Hill Farms................................... 83 Redland Red Angus........................... 84

Remington Red Angus....................3,BC Rocking Bar H Ranch......................... 81 Rocking R Red Angus........................ 79 Roellen Ranch.................................... 83 Rogers Cattle Co................................ 80 Rouse Red Angus.............................. 88 S Diamond Angus.............................. 79 Sand Dune Cattle LLC........................ 79 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus................. 79 Sandhill Red Angus............................ 85 Sandridge Land & Cattle.................... 71 Schuler Red Angus............................ 79 Schweitzer Red Angus....................... 79 Secret Valley Ranch........................... 81 Seeger Rusch Red Angus.................. 54 Shamrock Nook................................. 91 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle................. 80 Shoco Ranch...................................... 85 Solid Rock Red Angus....................... 86 Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC................. 86 Spreutels Farm Red Angus................ 80 Staircase Charolais & Red Angus....... 79 Star G Ranch...................................... 69 Stegall Cattle Co........................... 73, 81 Stumptown Cattle.............................. 91 Sutherlin Farms.................................. 84 T Bar S Cattle Co................................ 59 Tanner Red Angus.............................. 89 TC Reds............................................. 45 TJS Red Angus.................................. 84 Traylor’s Red Angus........................... 83 Triple Creek Ranch............................. 91 UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm.............. 91 Valnes Ranch Red Angus................... 86 Veto Valley Farms....................30-31,83 Walking K Livestock Services............ 88 Wasem Red Angus............................. 51 Watkins Cattle.............................. 33, 79 Wedel Beef Genetics.......................... 89 Westphal Red Angus.......................... 85 Whitley Red Angus............................. 83 Windrush Farm.................................. 80 Wisconsin Beef Improvement Assn... 91 Witt Ranch Land & Cattle Co.............. 91 Woods V Bar X Ranch........................ 81 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus............ 87 Xcaliber Integrated Genetics.............. 86

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