The Stockman | December 2021

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CURRENT ROV SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR!

TREMENDOUSLY SOUND WITH HAIR!

WB Pendleton Sire of high sellers & champions!

STAG Good Times Ultra Hot 24 Karat x Style x Phyllis!

Silveiras Forbes ‘21 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion!

Silveiras Haras Primal Primo’s exciting, fancy full sib!

Hill Valley Reckoning Outcross to Style & First Class with extra mass, look & structure!

Musgrave Sky High CED 8 $B 141

Brooking Bank Note CED 5 $B 131

JACS Rare Find CED 9 $B 169

Lazy JB Edge Rope necked Classen x Sandy 3040

Conley No Limit Beautiful balance & HOT sire!

A MUST USE TURNING POINT SON!

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Laflins Marvel Popular champion at many exhibitions!

SAC Peak Value CED 8 $B 186

SAC CashIn BN46 CED -3 $B 202

Conley South Point 8362 2020 NWSS Champion Bull!

9 Mile One of a Kind CED 17 HB 212

TWG Tango CED 13 HB 185

NJW Hoss CE 11

KJ BJ Landmark 210 CE 2.5 CHB $121

H Montgomery Making champions!

Something About Mary Hot Relentless Son!

SFG The Judge CE 12 API 144

CLRS Guardian CE 20 API 208

W/C Relentless CE 9 API 117

CDI Innovator CE 11 API 155

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OBCC CMFM Deplorabull CE 15 API 125

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PVF Blacklist Bushs Wingman Ultra-stout ‘must use’ Insight son! NEW outcross/performance/profile sire with CE!

Youngdale Defiance Canada’s finest genetics!

FCF Leverage First progeny sold high at FCF!

SCC SCH 24 Karat NEW & ultra stout out of 2 NWSS champs!

Gateway Follow Me Cool profiled & stout!

Musgrave 316 Exclusive 316’s highest $B son!

Baldridge Alternative Top EPDs in most traits! +200 $B!

Bridges Foretold #1 $W in the breed plus CE!

Bieber Stockman Exciting calving ease, EPDs, & look!

MK Poker Face Exciting power & profile!

CFCC Notorious ELITE WhoMaker son!

ECR Shameless LONG necked show sire!

Carbon Copy 2019 NAILE Champion Charolais!

Redemption Hot Resource Son!

BOY Outlier Show Bull of the Year!

ACLL Fortune Excellent Hammer son!

TL Ledger Exciting Profit son!

SC Pay the Price 2 time NWSS Champ!

On the Mark First progeny looking great!

VCL LKC Equity Sire of champions!

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DJS The Outsider

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Second 2 None Making clubby CHAMPS!

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King Cobra HIA extremely fancy son

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P rofiles

14 | LONGEVITY. DURABILITY. FUNCTION

Cardinal Cattle Co thrives with teamwork and diversity.

26 | FORD TOUGH

Cattle bred the Ford way at Cross Diamond Cattle Co

34 | BULL BY THE HORNS

A cowgirl attitude doing big things at Little Buster Toys

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22 | ARTHRITIS AND AGRICULTURE

courtesy South Dakota State University Extension.

Seeds in Season

42 | FORAGE BUDGETING

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Veterinarian V iew

46 | PROPER EMBRYO/SEMEN HANDLING with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services.

Kitchen Stock

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50 | FEATURING SANKEY’S 6N RANCH

in the kitchen with Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, Kans.

Sale Barn S tudy

54 | WHERE DID THE FALL GO?

with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange

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58 | FEATURING DANDY ACRES ANGUS Q&A with Neil Johnson, Pipestone, Minn.

cover image by Torie Egger Photography Don Johnson Angus, Salina, Kans.

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Auctioneer: Matt Lowery

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Manager, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, CARTER WARD, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. E-Mail: angushall@angushall.com

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After three decades of building the L Bar L Angus cow herd, Todd & Donalyn Hasenauer have made the difficult decision to completely disperse the heart of the herd including all of the 3-6-year-old cows (2015-2018-models) plus all of the 2020-model bred heifers and an elite group of 75 head of 2021-born replacement heifers. This productive and time-tested cowherd was founded on a strong foundation of cow families including the B/R Blackcap Empress, Ruby of Tiffany, Easter Tulloch, Kildonan Erica, Lady Ida, Lantz Blackcap, Pride and Pratissia tribes. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is one that you won’t want to miss!

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by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Cardinal Cattle Company

Cardinal Cattle Company thrives from decades of teamwork and diverse cattle. ardinal Cattle Company values C longevity. The heart of the operation beats to the rhythm of cows with staying power, satisfied repeat customers, and enduring elite genetics. But the soul of Cardinal Cattle Co. centers on the unique and longstanding partnership between the ranch’s owner and manager.

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SMALL FARM TO PRODUCTION POWERHOUSE

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Cardinal Cattle Company located in Wyoming, Ill., has operated with the same owner, Jack Riley, and managing partner, Jeff Wisnefski, for more than 30 years. Quite the feat in a business where ranches with one owner and the same manager tend to fade as quickly as THE STOCKMAN

The Jeff Wisnefski Family.

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“Somebody out there has to breed the next cow family. And that is hard and takes time and patience. ” Jeff Wisnefski, Cardinal Cattle Co.

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Angus Bull: Sky High 1535. Big Sky x Density 4336, owned with Cross Creek.

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Built on the backbone of multiple breeds, Angus, Simmental, Maine Anjou and Chianina, Cardinal Cattle Company operates on 1,400 acres of strip mine land.

The property boasts 60-feet deep lakes, lush pastures, and bald eagles soaring overhead. Though the scenery is breathtaking, the terrain can be a bit rough. “The cattle have to be able to cover ground and convert grass into milk and milk into pounds,” Jeff Wisnefski said.

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Though a powerhouse on the national show circuit in several breeds, Cardinal Cattle Co. prides itself the most in its ability to produce breeding cattle that benefit producers throughout cattle industry. “We like eye-appealing cattle that also perform and check the boxes for longevity, durability, and

function,” Jeff explained.

When Jeff started working at Cardinal Cattle Co., the ranch operated with a small herd of Chianina cows. Throughout the past three decades, Jeff has built the herd to close to 500 head of multiple breeds of registered cattle.

The diversity allows the ranch to offer cattle that will work for other breeders depending on their type of operation, location, and management practices. “My customers like good looking, long lasting, docile, and easy-calving cattle. So, I try to wrap my hands around that,” Jeff shared.

of genomics and visual evaluation to make replacement decisions, breeding pairings, and flushing decisions. Though EPDs play an important role, they are not gospel at Cardinal Cattle Co. Jeff places an importance on evaluating livestock for signs of longevity. First, he determines if the animal is sound. Then he assesses for degrees of soundness such as length of body, balance, symmetry, and width of skeleton.

PRODUCING ELITE GENETICS

All the cows and heifers are bred AI off of natural heat. Every year, Jeff breeds AI as many as 400 head of females. He then turns in quality herd sires with the cow herd.

Cardinal Cattle Company strategizes, works, and plans in order to create a herd with elite genetics. Jeff utilizes a combination

The livestock operation flushes the best of the best in the herd, around three to five females a year.

“We have lots of cattle that I could

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flush, but I like to wait until they prove to me that they are worthy,” Jeff stated.

Instead of flushing Cardinal Cattle Co.’s national champion heifers as soon as their show career ends, Jeff waits to see what kind of natural calf they can raise. Over time the elite females rise to the top whether they were ever in the show ring or not.

The ranch utilizes the cows in its

Lot 40 in the upcoming Cardinal Cattle Co. sale. She is 25 percent Maine Anjou, a winning show heifer born April 2020.

herd as recipients. If the registered cow fails to take the embryo, she’s bred AI in hopes she will have a quality bull or heifer calf. “I think that is the most profitable way of using embryo transplant for us,” Jeff explained.

STRIVING TO CREATE THE NEXT COW FAMILY

Cardinal Cattle Co. enjoys seeing its customers succeed with Cardinal cattle in and out of the show ring.

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Many breeders in the industry work to tie their herds to popular and proven cow families. However, Cardinal Cattle Co. innovates and plans in order to produce the next cow family for the industry. “Somebody out there has to breed the next cow family. And that is hard and takes time and patience,” Jeff said.

Though producing the next cow family poses a challenge for any

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Lot 1 in the upcoming Cardinal Cattle Co. sale. She was a star in Cardinal’s 20202021 show string and comes from a powerful cow family.

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True North G71 Simmental Bull a Dew North x Relentless. Owned by Cardinal Cattle Co. and Wheatland Cattle.

operation, Jeff possesses the knowledge, fortitude, and desire to tackle the task. Over the years, Cardinal Cattle Co. has developed an impressive list of cow families recognized throughout the industry for their quality and productivity

annual frozen genetic auction, this year it will be held on December 16.

This auction gives customers unique access to Cardinal’s donor battery through embryo sales and exclusive

offerings from their herd sires.

The three auctions position Cardinal Cattle Co. as one of the largest, if not the largest, seedstock opera-

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MARKETING THEIR STOCK

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Cardinal Cattle Co. markets its cattle through three sales hosted each year at the ranch’s sale facility. The operation offers 100 bred heifers and 30 cows at its female production sale the second Saturday in December.

The females stem from proven cow families. The ranch offers top genetics from its elite Angus, Chiangus, Simmental, and Maine Anjou cow lines.

On the first Saturday in February, cattle producers head to Cardinal Cattle Co. for its annual bull sale. The ranch sells 50 bulls at its sale.

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tions in Illinois as far as the number of breeding cattle sold annually.

PUTTING IN THE WORK The ranch operates with one calving season. The calving season starts in February and ends in April, with the majority of the calves being born in February and March. The cows and calves are grouped not according to breed, but according to the age of the calf. Groups of cows with calves close in age are fed and managed together. This makes it more convenient when it comes to vaccinating, working, and weaning the calves.

The herd grazes on grass until the middle of December and then receives a total mixed ration (TMR) that consists mostly of silage and processed hay. The bull calves get corn blended into their ration and the heifers receive some rye silage.

“We focus on quality in quantity, from pedigrees we’ve proven.

It’s much easier to raise one or two fancy ones, but we’ve found that often times those cattle don’t last and sometimes neither do the people that

raised or sold them. We’re proud that we’ve been servicing our customers for nearly 30 years and many of our customers have grown right along with us,” Jeff shared.

In the end, Cardinal Cattle Co. strives to create an environment of respect for its customers, its cattle, and its company; combining a bit of old school with innovation to elevate the cattle industry as a whole. learn more cardinalcattlecompany.com Cardinal Cattle Company Female Sale will be held December 11, 2021 in Wyoming, Illinois.

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The Wisnefski family has a passion for the livestock industry.

Jeff and his son, Lucas, work together managing the cattle operation.

Jeff’s daughter, Sydney, plays an important role showing and working with the show cattle. Jeff’s wife, Lauri, their son, Dalton, daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Nick Morrill, and grandchildren, Knox and Atleigh Morrill, all share a love for Cardinal Cattle Co.

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physical labor. The term arthritis refers to inflammation and pain in the joints. The main symptoms of arthritis include pain and stiffness in the joints, as well as swelling and decreased range of motion.

COMMON TYPES OF ARTHRITIS There are over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis: This type of arthritis is characterized by the breakdown and degeneration of cartilage in the joint. As the cartilage wears away, bone begins to rub on bone causing pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis develops when an individual’s immune system attacks the lining of the joints causing inflammation. This inflammation leads to pain, tenderness, and

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id you know arthritis is a leading cause of work disability in U.S. adults? In South Dakota, over 38% of adults aged 18–64 who have doctor-diagnosed arthritis experience work limitations (CDC).

Those involved in agricultural production are all too familiar with the physical strain that can be put on the body during such work. The importance of maintaining physical ability is especially important to those who participate in regular

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REDUCING RISK AND TAKING CARE Behavior and lifestyle changes are one of the most important factors when aiming to reduce your risk of developing arthritis and in managing your current condition.

Here are a few suggestions for managing arthritis:

• Use mechanical assistance for farming tasks.

• Avoid jarring movements. Gently step off equipment instead of jumping down.

• Alternate difficult jobs with eas-

ier ones. Such as replacing fence posts in the morning when you have the most strength and working on less physically demanding projects in the afternoon.

• Use proper technique and good form when lifting or carrying objects. Always bend from the

knees and use your leg muscles to push yourself up to standing.

regularly practice strength and flexibility exercises.

• Ensure that farming equipment,

• Avoid the use of nicotine prod-

such as tractors, have supportive seating and cab space.

• Wear good quality, supportive footwear.

ucts.

• Eat a balanced, healthy diet (proteins, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats)

• When in the barn or shop, keep

a chair, stool or bench nearby so you can rest from time to time.

• Use assistive devices when needed.

Taking steps to reduce your risk of developing arthritis are equally as important as properly managing an already existing condition. Here are a few suggestions for arthritis risk management:

• Stay active. Try to accumulate at least 30 minutes a day of aerobic activity and include 2-3x a week of strength training.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Protect your joints. Avoid high-impact activities and

AVAILABLE RESOURCES Did you know SDSU Extension offers physical activity programs specialized for those with arthritis? South Dakota has a cadre of Certified Walk With Ease and Fit & Strong instructors who offer these programs both virtually and in-person so you can find an option which best fits your lifestyle.

For additional information on arthritis and agriculture view this Arthritis and Agriculture publication courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation available on our website.

Courtesy South Dakota State University Extension For more information regarding this article and beef cattle, contact SDSU Extension at extension. sdstate.edu

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Cattle bred the Ford way at Cross Diamond Cattle Company.

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cott and Kim Ford are the epitome of the motto, “take care of the land and cattle, and they’ll take care of you.” Both have deep roots in Nebraska production agriculture, and they strive daily to preserve the land they love while producing top-quality Red Angus seedstock coupled with unsurpassed customer service for purebred and commercial cattlemen across the country.

The top priority at Cross Diamond is to serve the commercial

Structural soundness is another requirement for every animal.

The Fords handle their cattle with respect and expect that respect to be returned.

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cattle industry by providing Red Angus genetics and providing dedicated customer service-afterthe-sale. The Red Angus cattle are selected to produce sound, efficient, fertile and docile cattle. Fertility is a key factor as without a live calf year after year, cows cannot remain in the herd. The 1200 commercial and registered cows are exposed for 50 days, and yearling heifers are exposed for a 30-day period to keep a tight calving season beginning in early April.

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The Fords met while they were both attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Kim was born and raised near Lakeside, Neb., on her family’s ranch, Pan-

handle Cattle Company. From an early age, she was involved with the commercial and registered Red Angus cattle, and both were involved in 4-H, FFA, and junior breed associations. The Fords helped manage the Panhandle cattle until 2005 when the ranch near Bertrand came up for sale, so they took the leap of faith to branch out on their own founding Cross Diamond Cattle Company. The first production sale was held in December, 2006.

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right The Ford family of Cross Diamond Cattle Company, Kim, Marie, Scott, and Johanna Ford. below A two-year-old Red Angus pair at Cross Diamond.

Cattle are culled hard based on foot and leg structure and udder structure. Every cow is evaluated and given an udder score at calving time and kept or culled based on that score.

Scott and Kim use the “Cowsense” and “Sale Manager” programs to record cattle data and sale data while the “Performance Beef” app is used to track feed, inputs, medications, and cattle movement.

These ensure inputs are being used efficiently while also ensuring each animal is vetted accordingly, fed

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Every cow at Cross Diamond must be easy to work with. Disposition is important as the Fords handle their cattle with respect and expect that respect to be returned.

Cattle are handled on foot, on horseback, and with four-wheelers to ensure they are accustomed to each for their next home.

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above The Cross Diamond crew moving pairs in Nebraska. below Cattlemen from across the country seek shelter from the December weather to take part in the Cross Diamond annual production sale.

appropriately, and marketed accordingly.

The Fords have two daughters, Johanna, 18, and Marie, 14. Both are very involved with the ranch, and Marie is a constant fixture learning

the “whys” and “hows” of the dayto-day cattle operation. Several other family members pitch in during busy times of the year making Cross Diamond a true family affair. The Fords also farm, and Scott owns a success-

ful seed business. Helping accomplish all of this are Corey Cable, Kyle Rademaker, Andy Nation, Megan Nation and Michael Edgren. Each is gifted in many different areas of the cattle industry. Their commitment to the land and cattle are essential to the success of Cross Diamond Cattle Company.

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Cross Diamond has been blessed to be on the “Seedstock 100” list for several years while also being recognized as the Red Angus Seedstock Producer of the Year.

“The main recognition we enjoy is hearing from customers who are successful and happy with the cattle and service that they have received from Cross Diamond,” states Kim.

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An annual production sale is held on the second Monday of December.

At that time, around 250 head of age-advantaged bulls are marketed, along with 300-400 commercial Red Angus bred heifers. This stout of-

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fering is made up of home-grown genetics plus a top-flight group of guest consignor’s cattle. The Sunday before the sale, a “cattle drive” is organized where customers may take a tour through the pastures to view the sale bulls and heifers.

“Underlying all that we do at Cross Diamond Cattle Company is our firm foundation in our faith, and our knowledge that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior.”

This could not be more apparent than in the quiet way cattle are handled and the meticulous care for which the Fords afford their resources. Customer service before, during, and after the sale are of paramount importance, and Scott and Kim both agree that

Lot 1 in the Cross Diamond Cattle Company bull sale.

their favorite part of sale day is reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.

learn more crossdiamondcattle.com Cross Diamond Cattle Company production sale will be held Monday, December 13, 2021 at the ranch near Bertrand, Neb.

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by Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Little Buster Toys

Lisa Rickman’s cowgirl attitude doing big things at Little Buster Toys.

Across the country, thousands

The accurate detail in the toys stems from owners who have a lifetime emersed in the agriculture industry. Lisa and Heath Rickman own and manage Little Buster Toys, located in Pryor, Okla.

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of young cowboys and cowgirls are dreaming of waking up Christmas morning to discover toys from Little Buster Toys nestled under their tree. The ranch, rodeo, and livestock show toys are growing

in popularity due to the true-tolife nature of the pieces in the toy collection. Show heifers tout fitted legs, champion pigs feature ear notches, and metal gooseneck trailers display aluminum wheels.

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above Rodeo set by Little Buster toys. left The Rickman family (l-r) Princess the Palomino mare, Bailey, Lisa, Heath, Taylor, and Dolly the Halflinger mare of Adair, Okla.

Lisa has her hand in every aspect of the company; from managing the books, marketing, sales, filling orders, and checking inventory – she does it all. No matter what task Lisa’s completing, she attributes her success to her agricultural background.

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IT’S IN HER GENES Lisa’s connection to the agricultural industry runs deep and wide.

Her maternal and paternal grandfathers were both well-known, respected livestock producers and ranchers. Lisa’s mother, Marsha Douglas, managed the family’s show cattle operation. Lisa’s father, Jary Douglas, coached the livestock judging team at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO) for 30 years and ran the family farm.

Throughout her childhood, Lisa traveled the country showing Limousin cattle at the biggest shows in the business. In 1994, she

attained the ultimate purple banner in the show cattle world – she won the Limousin open show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Co. During her college days at NEO, Lisa competed on the livestock judging team with her dad as her coach. While studying at NEO, she met her husband, Heath Rickman, a competitive calf roper and horse trainer.

THE COWGIRL GOES CORPORATE Following college graduation, the longtime cowgirl mounted a steady climb through corporate America.

After 12 years she was sitting at the

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The Rickmans find great joy in producing toys that give kids the opportunity to imagine, create, and role play their everyday agricultural experiences. “Being able to see kids enjoying the toys just lights our life up and makes us want to keep progressing forward, keep growing it and keep doing a good job as a company,” Lisa Rickman shared.

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top, working as a national sales account manager for Conagra Brands, Inc., managing large clients such as Wal-Mart. “I had hit that point in my career and life where I was really aiming for,” Lisa recalled.

Though her position at Conagra stayed secure, the company endured sweeping changes. The shakeup spurred Lisa to brainstorm business plans of her own. Plans rooted in her passion for agriculture.

Lisa’s thoughts focused on the hours upon hours her daughters, Bailey and Taylor, played with Little Buster Toys roping boxes, horses, and calves while singing the national anthem together. She recalled her precious childhood memories of showing cattle with her family. Those reflections mingled with extensive business acumen, sparked this corporate cowgirl momma to come up with a life-changing idea.

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GROWING THE BUSINESS

Her idea involved starting a livestock toy line at Little Buster Toys.

She could envision the miniature show boxes, champion show animal figurines, clipping chutes, and more. Since its inception in 2008, in Purdy, Mo., Little Buster Toys had specialized solely in ranch and rodeo related toys.

Under Lisa’s leadership the company has taken off. “Our business has grown tremendously. It has grown three to three and a half times the size it was when we purchased it,” Lisa stated. The boost in sales can be attributed, in part, to the rollout of the livestock show toy line.

When Lisa made her pitch to the owners of Little Buster Toys, who were longtime friends, she proposed a partnership on a livestock show toy line. But the owners were only interested in selling the entire business.

Other improvements included new packaging, logos, artwork and catalogs. In addition, Lisa and Heath relocated the company’s warehouse to Pryor, Okla., which is 20 miles from their home in Adair, Okla.

At that point, the dream to launch a line of toys for kids in the livestock show industry had to simmer for another year. In 2017, Lisa and Heath, along with silent partners, purchased all of Little Buster Toys.

On the three-year anniversary of owning Little Buster Toys, Lisa and Heath celebrated by purchasing another business. Little Buster Toys bought a plush toy company, expanding its ranch and livestock

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below Show cattle stall display with champion show steers. opposite Little Buster feedlot featuring multiple cattle breeds.

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toy offerings to stuffed animals.

However, the achievement Lisa savors the most is paying off her family’s half of Little Buster Toys last year. “That was probably the sole, biggest triumph for me; especially after eating beans and rice and living so thin for such a long time,” Lisa shared.

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS The journey from an idea to a toy in a child’s hand can be time-consuming and costly. Lisa attends national livestock shows to study the top animals in each industry.

She relies on her extensive livestock knowledge and other agriculture experts in order to create toys as close to the real thing as possible. “When you are selling to livestock show people, ranch people, or rodeo people, it has to be toys that replicate what they do every day. So just having that background makes it easier,” Lisa added.

Before a toy goes into production a prototype must be created. An artist from Houston, Texas, sculpts the animal models out of clay. Lisa works closely with the artist on

each detail of the clay model. Once the prototype is complete, a plastic mold is created and sent to manufacturers overseas for mass production.

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“When you are selling to livestock show people, ranch people, or rodeo people, it has to be toys that replicate what they do every day.”

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Buster Toys works with metal manufacturers to design and create realistic trucks, trailers, roping pens, hog show pens, show cattle displays, and more. Manufacturing companies in the United States produce the metal toys for Little Buster Toys.

Little Buster Toys’ products are sold in more than 300 retailers in North America. Customers can also purchase toys directly from the company’s website.

FAMILY AND FUTURE

All the items in the toy line are shipped to Little Buster Toys’ warehouse. Lisa, her husband, and daughters, along with a couple dedicated employees all inventory, pack and ship orders to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

The company plans to keep expanding its customer base and its product lines. Recently, Heath joined the business fulltime. Lisa’s daughters, ages 14 and 12, also play an integral role in the business. The girls tackle numerous duties at the

warehouse in the summer and after school during the company’s peak season.

At times, the family admits running a toy company is anything but fun and games. However, when they see kids playing with Little Buster Toys, that is all the motivation they need to keep innovating and working hard. learn more littlebustertoys.com

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Little Buster Toys and the Rickman family pride themselves on producing life-like plastic, plush, and metal toys to excite all generations of stockmen.

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Seeds in Season

Functional forage and pasture.

contributed article by Justin Fruechte, Forage & Cover Crop Specialist Millborn Seeds, Brookings, S.D. millbornseeds.com

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he end of the year always engages thoughts for improvement next year. For cattle producers, it means looking at this year’s numbers and crunching next year’s budgets for nutrition, health, and breeding. Controlling costs and minimizing inputs is still the easiest way to forecast a profit when raising a commodity with an uncontrollable value.

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Projecting a forage budget needs to start by analyzing your feeding method and feedstuff needs. I think there are three feeding methods to focus on when developing feed budgets this winter: grazing, silage, and dry hay.

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Grazing will always be the lowest input option, and punching in a zero for harvesting expenses such as cutting, baling, and hauling can yield big savings. You’ll also save in your budget when you factor in the costs incurred during feeding.

The downside to a grazing-only budget is the low upside from high-valued land and the fact that there will be a time in the upper Midwest when the weather doesn’t allow cattle to graze. I mention the high-value land because there does become a threshold where there aren’t enough grazing days to offset potential income from cash crops in certain scenarios. However, when you just want to be a cowboy or

have all your owned land paid off, plant low cash input crops and let your cows feed themselves.

If your feeding system is based around wet feed, you need yield. High tons per acre will quickly lower your cost/ton of feed in a high input system.

I’ve been comparing low input crops such as forage sorghum vs. high input crops such as corn. The differing factor of a cheaper product is always tons/acre generated, which means that you should plant low input crops on land in environments where the potential is low for yield.

Alternatively, if you have excellent producing soils that’ll crank out high tonnage crops, you can afford to increase your input costs. Remember that when calculating your cost per ton of silage, you should always compare value on a dry matter basis. So, if your corn is calculated to be $45/ton and is 65% moisture, your actual cost on a dry matter basis would be $115/ton (at 10% moisture).

Compared to hay crops, silage crops generally have less waste and shrink, which will always

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lower your daily feed cost.

In a hay feeding system, your priority should be minimizing waste to lower your feed budget.

Minimizing waste always starts with having a highly palatable product. Palatable hay begins with using a product with fine, soft stems. Feeding hay with coarse stalks that are not utilized as feed increases shrink and your feed ration cost. Harvest costs for haying vs. chopping are lower, especially when yield is lower. This is one of the key reasons why high-quality, low-yielding crops should be hayed and low-quality, high-yielding crops should

be chopped. When calculating hay budgets, I really like to compare your cost/ton of hay produced to the value of hay purchased. We are currently in a high-valued feed market, which means we can likely produce hay under the market value.

Analyzing your feed crop acres and budgeting them for next year will get you in line with your livestock budgets. Eliminating and decreasing inputs on grazing scenarios will yield a higher return per cow, but on the contrary, increasing inputs to increase yield will lower your cost per ton generated per acre. Understanding these dynamics and capitalizing on each side

of the spectrum is what will keep your cows around with your forage budget. learn more millbornseeds.com Millborn Seeds, Brookings, SD The team of folks at Millborn Seeds have roots that run deep in farming, agriculture, and in the overall respect for the landscape. They opened their doors in 1987 and continue to walk alongside farmers, ranchers, and land owners across thousands of acres throughout the Midwest.

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Veterinarian View

Health & Reproduction questions answered and explained.

contributed article by Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, Iowa collisonembryo.com

PROPER EMBRYO AND SEMEN HANDLING W

e are at the peak of online sales right now and are starting to see a lot of frozen embryos and semen moving to new owners.

High pregnancy rates begin with the proper handling of frozen specimens. Here is a review of things to keep in mind if you receive shipments or handle/store your own embryos.

One thing that makes me cringe is seeing an owner pulling canes way out of the neck of a nitrogen tank to see what it is prior to transfer or AI. The first key to good results with frozen embryos or semen is to keep them frozen until you are ready to thaw them.

When an embryo is cryopreserved, it has to remain in the frozen state at all times to maintain integrity. Some of the numbers to remember for handling frozen embryos and semen are this:

1) -196 degrees Celsius.

This is the temperature of liquid nitrogen, and this is the temperature where all metabolism stops on cells, and any intracellular ice crystals are stable. It is also the temperature of the body of a liquid nitrogen tank where the goblets are stored. A tank can get to a relatively low level of liquid nitrogen and still maintain this temperature in the body of the tank.

2) -130 degrees Celsius.

This is the highest temperature where ice crystals within the cryopreserved cells stay stable. If temperatures go above this level on frozen embryos or semen, there will be recrystallization of ice crystals inside the cells. This recrystallization process causes shearing of cell membranes resulting in irreversible damage. The straws can be warmed above this level,

and damage occurs without ever being thawed.

3) -80 degrees Celsius.

This is the temperature in the neck of the nitrogen tank, where damage can occur to frozen embryos or semen as temperatures can go over -130 degrees Celsius.

Another thing to be aware of is a ¼ cc straw is more prone to thaw damage than a ½ cc straw since the surface area relative to the volume is higher in the ¼ cc straw. As semen becomes more commonly packaged in ¼ cc straws, it will be more critical to handle semen correctly for best results. Also, all embryos are packaged in ¼ cc straws, so they are at the highest risk for thawing.

For people that store their own embryos, we recommend these guidelines:

A) Keep the nitrogen tanks at

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least 50% full at all times. Doing so will keep the goblet submerged in nitrogen and help reduce the risk if you pull the canister up into the neck of the tank.

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B) Keep good records of cane codes so you know what each cane contains.

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C) Use a flashlight to look down

into the tank when finding embryos rather than pulling the canister way up into the neck of the tank.

D) If you have to split embryos between canes, do this with the cane submerged in liquid nitrogen rather than in the neck of the tank exposed to the air temperature. We pour liquid nitrogen into upright igloo coolers to do this, allowing you to read the labels easily and transfer straws between canes while submerged in nitrogen.

original destination containing any free liquid nitrogen.

Proper handling of frozen semen and embryos can make all the difference between good and bad results. Stick to these basic guidelines to ensure the best outcomes. learn more collisonembryo.com Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services PAC in Rockwell City, Iowa.

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E) When transferring canes from a vapor shipper to a regular

nitrogen tank, pour some nitrogen into the vapor shipper before making the transfer between tanks.

That way the goblet fills with some liquid nitrogen and gives the embryo some protection from thawing when moving to a regular tank.

Vapor shippers are designed to keep embryos and semen cold, but there is no free liquid in the tank. If you don’t pour some liquid nitrogen into the shipper to fill the cane goblet, the straws will be exposed to air during the move between tanks. After the move, pour the liquid back out of the vapor shipper as they cannot ship back to the

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MARCYSErica 337

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As the top-ranked maternal trait cow in the Marcy program, Marcy’s Erica 337 has also had two daughters in production who post a collective progeny weaning ratio of 104. Marcys Scale Crusher, her now-famous full brother, sired the top selling sire group of bulls in the Marcy sales for the past seven years, as well as the record selling sire group of the entire 2021 Angus Sale season through the record setting 2021 SAV Sale. The Pathfinder Dam of this cow balanced a progeny birth ratio of 93 with a progeny weaning ratio of 108 on 10 natural calves and generated more than $150,000 in progeny sales in the Marcy program where 18 sons averaged $8,422 - she continued her donor carrier well into old age as Elston Lone Tree Angus. The impressive dimension, power, length of body and length of hip combined with superior structural soundness, feet and legs, and femininity of this great cow complete a package second to none.

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My mom and grandmothers were really great cooks! I also have to give a “hats off” to 4-H cooking lessons.

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Sharee Sankey Sankey’s 6N Ranch - Council Grove, KS

I grew up on a generational Angus cattle ranch at Olsburg, Kansas. On the Laflin Ranch, being on horseback was every day, and ranching was a way of life I loved. I grew up in the Kansas Junior Angus Association, National Junior Angus Association, and 4-H. Those activities consumed my summers, with the highlight being the National Junior Angus Show somewhere in the U.S. Chris and I met at Kansas State University, and upon graduation, our passion was to ranch and raise a family in that lifestyle. We had an opportunity to lease the 6N Ranch near Council Grove, which we now own.

Our operation raises registered Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack cattle in the flinthills. Working with youth wanting to show cattle is very rewarding for our family.

We sell our cattle through a fall female sale, national sales, and private treaty. Our family has been blessed with numerous championships in the show ring. Recently, Silverias Forbes 8088 was named the 2020-2021 American Angus Show Bull of the Year! We have been blessed to raise and show two other Show Bulls of the Year - Sankeys Justified 101 in 2012-2013 and Sankeys Lazer 609 of 6N in 2007-2008.

Our children were active in the Kansas Junior Angus Association, country cooks.

National Junior Angus Association, and the International Junior Brangus Association. Both served on boards and enjoyed the National Junior Shows each summer. Our daughter, Jeana, and her husband, Dustin Hurlbut, and two daughters, Bayler and Mattie, live in South Dakota.

Our son, Cody, his wife, Lindsay, and their two children, Caroline and Cyrus, live in Indiana.

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STRAWBERRY PRETZEL DESSERT Sharee Sankey

Crust: 2 cups crushed pretzels 3/4 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar Filling: 2 cups whipped topping 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

Topping: 2 - 3 ounce packages strawberry gelatin 2 cups boiling water 2 - 16 ounce frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Mix pretzels, butter, and sugar and put into a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes. Let cool.

For the filing, beat whipped topping, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.

Spread over pretzel crust and refrigerate until chilled.

Dissolve gelatin and stir in strawberries with syrup and chill until partially set. Carefully spoon onto filling. Chill to form for 4-6 hours.

Serve with additional whipped topping and chopped pretzels.

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Sharee’s famous taco bake

TACO BAKE

Sharee Sankey 2 pounds ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1 large can crescent rolls 1/2 cup sour cream

8 ounces shredded cheese 1 medium onion 2 4.5 ounce cans chopped green chiles Colored tortilla strips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Press dough into 13 x9 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until brown.

Brown ground beef.

Mix cooked beef, taco seasoning, sour cream, 4 ounces shredded cheese, onion, and green chiles together.

Pour mixture onto baked crescent rolls, top with remaining shredded cheese and tortilla strips.

Bake for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly and delicious!

KC STEAK SOUP Sharee Sankey

3/4 cup butter 1 cup flour 1/2 gallon warm water 2 pounds ground beef, bro wned with onion Kitchen Bouquet 1 cup diced onion 1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced celery 10 ounce package mixed vegetables, frozen 10 ounce corn, frozen 2 packets beefy onion sou p mix 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper dash oregano

The people we have met on our travels showing cattle are just priceless. We are so excited to watch our grandchildren grow up in this industry!

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In a skillet, mixed browned hambur ger, onion, and soup mix. Bake for an hour to tenderize meat, then add to soup.

Add Kitchen Bouquet to tas te.

Cook frozen vegetables and dra Add to soup with raw vegeta in water. bles and spices.

Simmer together for 45 min utes and enjoy!

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Melt butter, flour, and water - cook until it thickens.

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Sale Barn Study

A review of the current cattle market.

contributed article by Kirk Lynch Lynch Livestock Inc. and Humeston Livestock Exchange, Humeston, Iowa humestonlivestockexchange.com

WHERE DID THE FALL GO? T

he winter season is fast approaching, and it is an understatement to say this Fall has flown right on past us. Football season is winding down, and the Holiday season is around the corner. And it looks like Santa is going to be bringing us higher markets for Christmas!

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The fat cattle market has been on a slow and steady rise for well over a month now, and I can see this continuing over the next several weeks. Not that we will see it increase every week, but I think this deal stays strong going into the next year and Spring. We have seen some tops come thru the barns in the mid to high 30’s and most cash cattle were trading around $1.30 in the country. There is a large premium being paid for the cattle that

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look like they will grade Primes.

With the fat market taking off, we have continued to see a strong feeder market. The bigger cattle are bringing a very handsome price as people are trying to buy them and slip them into the spring market, which is currently hovering around the $1.40 mark. We are starting to see more calves come to town as people are finishing harvest. The calves are bringing a solid price, but some are running the black when running break evens; it is just a long time until payday with them.

But, it does look very promising for the next couple of years for the cow/calf producers if fewer cows are around.

The bred stock has been selling well, and I believe it will only get higher as we get to the new year and beyond. Like I said previously, I think we are building to a shorter supply, which will make these bred cows and heifers worth more.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

The market cow and bulls have been a little on the stagnant side.

Last month there were 6% more cows slaughtered than a year ago; this tends to be a supply issue that always happens this time of year.

Kirk Lynch, Lynch Livestock Inc., Waucoma, IA Kirk is the Beef Division manager for Lynch Livestock Inc. and oversees all aspects of their backgrounding and cattle feeding operations throughout Iowa and Kansas. He is also deeply involved in the newly re-opened Humeston Livestock Exchange in Humeston, Iowa. In addition, Kirk and his wife Mary own and operate Heartland Simmentals in Northeast Iowa, which is a seed stock operation that consists of 500 registered Simmental and Angus cows. They have four children: Gabrielle (7), Brayden (6), Vivian (4), and Bianca (1).

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Describe your best/worst day.

Most used tool on your farm and how old is it?

We’d be lost without our old John Deere 2940 frontwheel assist loader tractor. My dad bought it new, and it was one of the first of its kind in the county. It has been here as long as I can remember and been rebuilt more times than I care to think. Even though we have upgraded to one with a cab, there are still some jobs I won’t tackle without it.”

Your go-to sorting apparatus?

Typically, just a bull sale sorting stick is what we have around. I like a paddle when working calves, but they are usually nowhere to be found when I need one, so a stick it is.”

What is your least favorite job on the farm?

Anything to do with MUD. I swear it even seeps into my brains and makes me cranky.”

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I really loved to fish at one time, but life keeps getting busier, and there isn’t much spare time around anymore. So, when I do get the chance to take the kids, it is a great day!”

The worst day was after a three-day April snowstorm that hit right in the middle of calving a synchronized group of cows. For what felt like an eternity, I calved cows in the pasture five miles from the main farm, with nothing but our livestock trailer for a makeshift shelter. When the sun finally came out I saw the bed of my truck filled with the not-so-lucky ones, it hit me then that I definitely needed to change a few things. I still think back to that sight - the months of planning, work, and money that ended up in the bed of a pickup, and it reminds me there are always better days ahead.”

You have to be willing to adapt. Not every year is the same, and not every situation will end with the planned outcome. This theory was presented in a Beef Production class I took during college, I didn’t think much of it at the time, but now, I think of it often. Dr. Barry Dunn - you were right, after all!”

Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you?

The animal that impacted me most is oddly a solid white Shorthorn steer I named ‘Whiteout.’

He was the culmination of my 4-H career. His grandam was my first show heifer; I bred and showed his mother as a heifer and a cow/calf pair before she finally gave me a steer. We made it to the Minnesota State Fair 4-H show and came home a division winner. I spent a lot of hours on that steer, time I am thankful for yet today.”

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A conversation with everyday Stockmen,

Neil Johnson Dandy Acres - Pipestone, Minn.

What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most?

The future! Every time I A.I. a cow or put in an embryo, it gets me thinking of how great the calf SHOULD be. I know they don’t all turnout, but what if they did?!”

About the Stockman.

We exhibit and consign to various show and sales through the Win-

Bulls & Females by Private Treaty See us in Denver or anytime at the farm near Pipestone, Minn. ter, including the National Western Stock Show. Bulls and females are available off the farm via private treaty year-round. Stop by our pen in the Yards next month or by the farm anytime.” learn more dandyacresangus.com

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I operate a registered Angus cow/calf operation with my parents, Gregg and Nancy Johnson, wife, Katie, and our three kids.

We raise cattle to perform for our customers, be it in the pasture,

feedlot, or show ring. Calving ease and performance with unbeatable structural soundness are prominent goals of our breeding program. We build on our foundation females with a progressive A.I. and embryo transfer program utilizing ‘curve bender’ bulls to compliment them and calve out about 125 females yearly. I also work as a rep for ABS Global, and have my own embryo transfer business on the side. All things combined, I enjoy seeing and visiting breeders throughout our area and helping them with their breeding programs.

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