The Cattleman - February 2024

FEBRUARY 2024

Fostering Connections

A look into direct-to-consumer marketing at Parish Custom Beef.

Ultimate Beef Loving Texan Meet the newly crowned chef extraordinaire, Johnny Stewart.

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SEASON OF LOVE F

ebruary is the season of love, and we are celebrating a love for beef in this month’s edition of The Cattleman.

Research conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association on behalf of the Beef Checkoff found consumers consistently rank beef as their top protein source. That means Americans love to eat the product we raise.

We explore how one ranching family gets beef to the table beginning on page 10. This direct-to-consumer operation, Parish Custom Beef of Mineral Wells, leverages an online platform called ChopLocal to market their products.

We also feature chefs who create unique and delicious dishes featuring beef. You can meet Chef Johnny Stewart, the first-ever Ultimate Beef Loving Texan.

Learn about his personal journey, how he claimed the prestigious title from Texas Beef Council, and what to expect as he continues to serve up exclusive recipes and dishes throughout the coming year.

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With the primary elections quickly approaching, we also share how to review Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s voting guide. Flip to page 31 for instructions on where to find this online.

Lastly, be sure to read up on our first-ever TSCRA Giving Day. This is a way to support our association and its entities that fuel our work. I’d encourage all to give — even a small donation — toward these efforts supporting youth and our special ranger team.

We hope you love this month’s book as much as we do! CT

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ON THE COVER “Once you have connected with a very good cow horse, you will always want another very good cow horse,” says Chris Parish, a longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member from Mineral Wells.

Read his family’s story starting on page 10.

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FEATURES 10 Acting on a Vision

20 Serving Up a Story

With a direct line to consumers, Parish Custom Beef taps into new market potential.

Lytle-native Johnny Stewart earns the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan title and a 12-month Beef Loving Texans partnership.

By Jena McRell

By Kayla Jennings

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Acting on a Vision

With a direct line to consumers, Parish Custom Beef taps into new market potential.

Story by Jena McRell Photos by Ben Humphrey

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arn doors rattle and squeak in a familiar tune as Chris Parish slides open towering panels and afternoon light floods through.

The warm autumn sunshine pierces the darkness, and swirls of hay dust dance in the air.

The act signals the start of the next round of chores at Parish Ranch near Mineral Wells. While the days can seem routine, Chris says he never tires of his role as steward of the cattle and the land.

“It is such a peaceful way to live that I cannot satisfactorily explain it with words,” he says.

“You have to experience it. The lifestyle in this environment and taking care of livestock, there’s nothing better.”

For nearly six decades, most of Chris’ life, the ranch has been a family-run cow-calf operation.

The herd today consists of around 300 Angus cows raising calves to produce verified all-natural beef.

Chris says they landed on the niche about 20 years ago. He sensed growing opportunity and consumer interest for all-natural, antibiotic-free and hormone-free specifications, which aligned with how he wanted to manage the cow herd, too.

It did not take long before friends and neighbors started calling and asking about purchasing Parish Ranch-raised beef.

Following this momentum, Chris and his wife, Linda, established a direct-to-consumer marketing arm called Parish Custom Beef in 2020.

“My goal would be to raise every single calf that comes off of these mother cows to go straight into a pasture-to-plate program,” says Chris, a longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member. “That’s why we created Parish Custom Beef.”

the land transformed from really nonuseful soil to a very vibrant, healthy, grass-covered soil.”

— Chris Parish, Parish Ranch

Chris and Linda Parish, Parish Custom Beef near Mineral Wells, have two grown sons, both engineers, who have a shared interest in the success of the ranch their grandfather built.

Eyes to see

Today, the land not only supports the forage needs of the cow herd, but also an abundance of wildlife. Chris says it’s common to spot a white-tailed deer grazing in the distance — something they never had years ago.

Chris’ father, Harold, purchased the property that would become Parish Ranch in 1966.

Situated roughly 50 miles straight west of Fort Worth, the land required much-needed maintenance to fulfill Harold’s vision to become a working cattle ranch.

He and his young family set out clearing brush, cedar trees and mesquites; digging out ponds; moving countless rocks; and restoring native grasses.

Progress was slow because the family lived in Arlington, where Harold worked as an electrical contractor. Chris says weekends, holidays, summer breaks and vacations were spent working at the ranch.

“It was amazing how the land transformed from really nonuseful soil to a very vibrant, healthy, grass-covered soil where you could graze livestock,” Chris says.

The first group of 25 Angus mother cows arrived in 1968, and the rest is history.

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After graduating from Tarleton State University with an agricultural education degree, Chris says he quickly realized he did not enjoy teaching. Instead, he went on to earn his journeyman and master electrical licenses, and committed himself to his father’s contracting business for nearly 20 years.

When Harold began considering retirement from the ranch, Chris and his family were a natural choice to become the second generation to live and work on the land at Parish Ranch.

“It’s where I always wanted to be to begin with, and never thought that dream would ever come true,” Chris says. “In fact, I’d put it completely out of my mind.”

While Chris’ three siblings live elsewhere, they all share a love of the land and remain connected to it in some capacity.

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Similar to his father’s ability to envision the property’s untapped potential, Chris had a goal of his own when he assumed management of the operation. He wanted to raise grass-fed, antibioticfree cattle without any hormones, and sell to feeders following the same protocol through harvest.

“It’s one of those things where you have this vision, you want to see it through,” he says. “Even when the finances are not there, you put in the hours to make it happen anyway.”

High-quality beef Parish Custom Beef customers today have the option to buy in quarters, halves or wholes, and can specify whether they want grass-fed or grainfinished beef.

Chris and Linda say they take pride in working with people one-on-one and offering tailor-made orders according to the customer’s specif ications for f inishing, processing and packaging. The Parishes raise and f inish cattle at their ranch and then deliver to the processor, which includes their own select group of butchers or the customer’s facility of choice.

Chris says their ability to offer high-quality beef in this custom manner is rooted in herd genetics. Angus has been the breed-of-choice at Parish Ranch for many years, after testing out a few others along the way.

“There is absolutely no substitute to genetics,” Chris says. A strong vaccination program is also essential.

Chris works closely with their veterinarian to customize vaccines to their specific region and goals.

At weaning, he says they have little sickness, which is a huge improvement from where they started years ago.

Calves that are not marketed through the directto-consumer program are sold online via Superior Livestock Auction.

Parish Ranch has met the requirements of IMI Global’s USDA process-verified program for age and source, non-hormone treated and natural beef. The cattle are marketed as such on video sales, to feeders and, eventually, retailers down the line.

“It is well worth the extra work, in my opinion,” Chris says of the requirements, documentation and on-site audits conducted by IMI Global for the verification programs. From herd genetics to feed sources and production records, everything is closely monitored to ensure accuracy at all levels.

Chris says the growing number of Prime-grading animals is a signal of how far genetics and herd management have come over the past few decades.

Linda Parish sorts through packages of freezer beef, which was raised from their herd of Angus cattle and is verified all-natural.

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“To see these animals that have great genetics fulfill their genetic capabilities, it is so much fun to get them to that point,” he says.

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Chris Parish walks his herd of Angus cattle. He says watching the animals flourish in their environment and perform to their genetic potential is one of ranching’s many rewards.

A wider audience The height of the coronavirus pandemic, when grocery shelves sat bare and cattle processing slowed, is what spurred the Parish family and many others to try their hands at direct-marketing beef to consumers.

Now, three years later, there has been some market correction and not all of the businesses are still running. That is according to Katie Olthoff, co-founder of ChopLocal, an online marketplace connecting meat producers and consumers.

“Direct-to-consumer marketing is definitely a way to diversify farm income, but it is not necessarily easy,” she says. “It works the best if you really have a passion for connecting with the end consumer, whether that is at a farmer’s market or sales online.”

With expertise in e-commerce and marketing, Olthoff and the ChopLocal team assist a group of about 60 ranchers and farmers nationwide with marketing their product, including Parish Custom Beef.

Linda says they joined forces with ChopLocal in summer 2023 to strengthen their digital presence and expand brand awareness throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Inspired by his father’s vision to run a working cattle ranch, Chris Parish looks to the future and what the operation could mean to the next generation.

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Parish Custom Beef is part of ChopLocal, an online marketplace that connects meat producers and consumers nationwide.

“I know we’ve just barely tipped the top of the market,” Linda says. “We are excited to work with others who understand what we are doing and help carry it through — because the market is there.”

For rural and urban citizens alike, shopping habits have changed significantly since the pre-COVID days.

Olthoff, who farms with her family in central Iowa, says people are much more comfortable purchasing meat and produce online than they ever were before.

“The Parish family is exactly the type who we love to work with,” Olthoff says. “They have really high-quality cattle and high-quality beef as the end product.

“The fact that they are able to offer customers the option of grass-fed or grain-finished shows that they really understand the consumer side of it.”

Meat-Commerce Course

The sharp rise in e-commerce technology has made the process much easier, too.

Thanks to a USDA-funded grant to expand educational resources around direct marketing to consumers, ChopLocal has a collection of free educational resources available to anyone online.

ChopLocal officially opened for business in November 2020, and the resource has quickly grown in popularity among both consumer and producer groups.

“ChopLocal is basically an online farmer’s market,” Olthoff says. “Each rancher or farmer has their own storefront that is like their farmer’s market booth, and they can send their customers there.

The latest edition, launched in February, is an on-demand course called Meat-Commerce.

“Just like a traditional farmer’s market, we are always doing marketing to bring new customers to ChopLocal who can then find the rancher that is right for them.”

ChopLocal’s Katie Olthoff says participants will learn about what cuts of meat sell best online, how to price for shipping versus pick up, best practices for freezing and shipping meat, and e-commerce marketing trends to benefit ranchers and farmers.

Nearly half of the website’s traffic is a result of direct search, Olthoff says.

For example, someone types in “local beef” or “beef sales near me,” and then ChopLocal appears near the top of the list. This does not happen by accident, as the site is powered by sophisticated search engine optimization and the latest e-commerce trends.

Olthoff says Texas ranks among the top five U.S. states for website traffic, meaning potential customers who are looking for a place to buy that next great steak.

Parish Custom Beef was the first family ranch from the Lone Star State to join the ChopLocal network.

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She adds that consumers are motivated by a variety of reasons, including segments interested in the environment or animal welfare. Some are concerned about their health or are looking to support small businesses and buying local.

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No matter the case, Olthoff says committing to providing quality customer service should be a top priority for any ranching business interested in directmarketing beef. This can be an excellent way to bring on an additional family member who may have an interest in marketing, social media or beef sales.

Relying on experts, like those at ChopLocal, is a solid place to start, too.

Olthoff says they expect consumer demand to continue to grow and remain strong in the years ahead.

Both producers and consumers can benefit from the shared experience, she says.

“Especially with cattle, they are just different. They’re special,” Olthoff says. “And to know that all your hard work, raising them from a calf, is truly appreciated by the consumer — there’s really an intrinsic value to that. And for some, like the Parish family, that is their passion.”

Sharing that love of cattle and the land by way of delicious, high-quality beef is a rancher’s greatest reward.

“There’s nothing better than being in the wide-open spaces, bringing a herd of cattle in,” Chris says. “And the ability and capacity to do that are some of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done.” CT

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Serving Up

a Story

Lytle-native Johnny Stewart earns the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan title and a 12-month Beef Loving Texans partnership.

Story by Kayla Jennings Photos courtesy of Texas Beef Council

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s the second largest state in the country, Texas boasts vastly different landscapes, cultures and cuisines within its’ borders.

Even so, there are a few things most Lone Star State residents agree on. Friday nights in the fall are for football, cowboy hats are always in style and beef is king.

The 2023 Ultimate Beef Loving Texan, Chef Johnny Stewart, embodies this culture completely. Just 25 miles south on the blacktop from San Antonio, the country’s hub for Tex-Mex cuisine, the Lytle native can be found in his self-proclaimed happy place — cooking over an open flame with his protein of choice, beef.

“I have enjoyed beef my entire life,” Stewart says. “I appreciate the versatility of beef and how it can easily be incorporated into new recipes and different cooking styles.”

Rightly so, as Stewart is now embarking on a 12-month partnership with Beef Loving Texans, the consumer-facing brand of Texas Beef Council. In his role, he will be creating recipes and social media content to engage audiences across the state and nation.

“As the newly crowned Ultimate Beef Loving Texan, Stewart’s enthusiasm will be a driving force as we set out to celebrate beef-loving Texans everywhere,” says Rachel Chou, Texas Beef Council’s director of consumer marketing. “We can’t wait for our community to see what he has cooking and be inspired to share their creativity.”

Johnny Stewart, the victorious chef, took home this one-of-akind buckle and entered a partnership with Beef Loving Texans, where he looks forward to promoting beef on a larger platform.

Raising the Steaks Alongside a South Texas riverbank at the family’s deer camp is where Stewart says his excitement for cooking began. He credits his father, uncles and mother for the experiences that helped shape his early passion for food — and the community it creates.

“I was raised in an agricultural community, which also played a significant role in my love for cooking with beef,” he adds. “I was president of my FFA chapter in high school, and that helped develop my love for agricultural leadership and cooking beef, as well.”

As he entered adulthood, Stewart has always been up for new experiences with food, inspired by the homestyle cooking of his mother’s kitchen and rustic flare from deer camp. In either setting, a playlist with classic country and rock, with some Dean Martin in the mix, is never far out of earshot.

“Hospitality is my love language,” Stewart shares. “I have a hospitable spirit, and I love seeing people react to my dishes. You know instantly if someone loves your dish or not, and I enjoy that experience.”

Over the three-part cooking competition with Beef Loving Texans, Stewart got to do just that with a panel of acclaimed judges, which included BBQuest co-hosts Kelsey Pribilski and Jess Pryles; along with Austin-based chef Miguel Vidal of Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ; and Food Network host Ali Khan.

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“I am a product of the ’70s,” he says with a chuckle.

To claim the title of the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan, Stewart would have to compete against other Texas chefs.

Outside the kitchen, Stewart also found a passion for coaching football. He recalls many years under the Friday night lights on his hometown field. The full-circle moment of giving back to his own community in a capacity he benefited from in his youth was special.

Beef Loving Texans facilitated a 10-day digital contest that showcased a lineup of six culinary rising stars including pit masters, chefs, foodies and home cooks.

Of those, two were selected as cookoff finalists by public vote.

It wasn’t until his 40s that he decided to trade his football playbook from coaching for a cookbook. He found himself on a path to up his game by returning to school for a culinary arts degree.

In the finals, Stewart competed against Danielle Dubois, a Houston-based food and lifestyle influencer who runs the Hangry Houstonian Instagram page. With Louisiana roots, she put a unique twist on her recipes throughout the show.

A teacher at heart, it wasn’t hard for him to realize fostering the next generation of culinary talent in his current role as a high school culinary arts teacher and adjunct professor in the St. Philips College culinary department was exactly where he wanted to be.

And with nearly 100 top-10 finishes in BBQ competitions over the years, he has a thing or two he is happy to share.

For Stewart, whether it was on the football field or in the kitchen, the common theme is bringing people together to spark a sense of community.

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The joy of cooking is about serving people, and there is not much he enjoys more than bringing a group together over a great beef meal. Underneath his black cowboy hat is a warm smile and a servant’s heart that is relatable to people from all walks of life.

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The duo went head-to-head in the kitchen during a timed competition preparing three beef meals for the panel of judges over the three-episode series.

Stewart’s dishes were steeped in traditions and stories from his culinary journey. He was proud to present the judges everything from a beef picadillo stuffed pepper, to ribeye tacos (see page 25 for the recipe) and, finally, a beef wellington.

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Friendly banter and plenty of laughs were exchanged as Chefs Johnny Stewart and Danielle Dubois went head-to-head in a threepart beef cooking competition judged by a panel of acclaimed judges.

traditional Tex-Mex recipe into a showstopper in his beef picadillo stuffed pepper. All the while, he encouraged viewers to go to ground beef as a versatile ingredient for many recipes.

The second round brought competitors the opportunity to select their steak. Stewart was quick to reach for his longtime favorite, keeping it simple with only salt and pepper by design.

“I love a good ribeye,” he shares. “I don’t think there is a better steak than a ribeye. That’s my favorite.”

With that mantra, he was eager to put beef centerstage again in his last dish. Going into the final round, the competition was neck and neck. Admittedly, the judges were a bit skeptical of Stewart’s recipe choice, but the chef knew he had to do something big.

Going big was an understatement for the individual beef wellingtons he set out to prepare, though.

“You set out to do something that was pretty much a knockout, and just off principle of effort you really did that. You nailed it,” Kahn shared during the final comments.

Judge Kahn was not alone. The panel of judges named Stewart as the first-ever Ultimate Beef Loving Texan.

“I am truly without words because I am shocked,” Stewart said on air. “I love beef. I love Texas. I tell everyone that everywhere.”

The Journey The road to crowning the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan began long before film was rolling on set. After all, it’s

Texas Beef Council’s vision to bring more Texans to the table by sharing unique beef recipes, stories, cooking and shopping tips, and expert nutrition information.

“Signature Beef Loving Texans’ content has proven successful over the years among our Texan target consumers,” Chou recalls. “Consumer research also shows consumers say they would cook and eat more beef if they had access to unique and versatile recipe ideas and cooking instructions.”

In support of that mission, the council continuously finds creative ways to provide customers with tools to put more beef on their tables.

Chou says the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan contest is one of those efforts, aiming to connect millions of Texans to the Beef Loving Texans brand and encourage them to try more beef meals.

“Culinary influencers infuse passion and creativity into their recipes, and their innovation is a key strategic pillar for Texas Beef Council to engage and inspire consumers to try new beef recipes,” she says.

The campaign has been successful with nearly one million video views and more than 180 hours watched on YouTube at the time of press.

“Showing people how to cook beef has always been a passion of mine and a large part of my platform,” Stewart says of his Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine YouTube channel.

“Sharing my knowledge of cooking with beef is my passion, and as the Ultimate Beef Loving Texan, I’m excited to make even more of a contribution to the beef industry through my recipe videos and partnership with Beef Loving Texans.” CT

I love beef. I love Texas. I tell everyone that everywhere.”

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Ribeye Steak

Tacos Recipe by Chef Johnny Stewart

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MINUTES

6

SERVINGS

35

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION Step 1 Pour marinade ingredients into a food safe bag. Place steaks in bag. Marinate for 30 minutes-1 hour in the refrigerator. In the meantime, prepare the sauces.

PICO DE GALLO

INGREDIENTS

Step 1 In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients.

Set aside.

RED SAUCE

RIBEYE TACOS

PICO DE GALLO

2, 16oz. ribeye steaks, 1-inch thick

6 vine ripe tomatoes or

1 cup pineapple juice

8 romas, chopped

⅔ cup soy sauce

½ small white onion, diced

⅓ cup water

3-5 jalapeños, minced

Course sea salt, to taste Course ground pepper, to taste 12 flour tortillas FRESH GUACAMOLE 4 ripe avocados ½ cup onion, diced 3 garlic cloves 1 lemon, juiced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 lemon, juiced

1 tsp. garlic, minced ¼ tsp. ground black pepper

1, 12oz. can diced tomatoes,

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

¼ large onion, diced (about 1 ¼ cup)

1-2 serrano peppers 1 bunch cilantro 1 Tbsp. lime juice

1-2 jalapeños, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ -1 bunch cilantro ½ lemon, juiced

½ tsp. Kosher salt

½ tsp. sugar

1-2 ripe avocados

½ tsp. Kosher salt

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Step 1 Place all salsa verde ingredients in blender or food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside.

Step 1 In a small bowl, mash avocados until chunky. Add remaining ingredients, and combine. Set aside.

TACOS

RED SAUCE drained

1 lb. tomatillos, roughly chopped

SALSA VERDE

GUACAMOLE

2 tsp. Kosher salt

1 tsp. Kosher salt

SALSA VERDE

Step 1 Place all red sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside.

Step 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F. Remove steaks from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Place steak on oiled grates and grill for approximately 5 minutes on one side, or until moisture starts to pool on the top and beef releases easily from grates with tongs. Flip once, grilling on the other side for approximately 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135°F with meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the steak. Transfer steak to a plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.

Step 2 Assemble the tacos. Spread the tortillas accross a platter. Spread guacamole on each tortilla. Divide steak slices among tortillas. Top with sauces, as desired. Serve.

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Where We Stand

TIME AGAIN TO

HIT THE POLLS

By Arthur Uhl, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president

O

nce again, election season is upon us. Primary elections for both state and federal candidates take place Tuesday, March 5, across Texas.

Primary elections are important because they determine who will be the Republican and Democratic candidates on the November general election ballot, which ultimately decides who will represent ranchers and landowners across our state and federal governments.

There will undoubtedly be buzz around the presidential race during the primary election. While the presidential seat is exceptionally important, many other important offices are on the ballot, too.

In some cases, there is no general election challenger for the fall, so the primary election will determine your legislator. In other cases, there are crowded and contentious races.

Whichever the case, it is critical to stay engaged, informed and cast your vote.

At the federal level, Republican incumbents and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association champions, like U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, face primary challengers.

Several additional candidate races are looking to replace veteran representatives. There is a crowded field to determine if U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who has served Texas for more than 10 years, will be the Republican candidate or if another will take his place.

Some open seats, like the recently vacated seat of the Chair of Appropriations, Rep. Kay Granger, also look to be highly contested.

At the state level, the races in the Republican primary are some of the most contentious that our state has seen in a long time. There are numerous open seats and

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several longtime representatives in both parties have decided not to seek reelection.

Most of those representatives who chose not to serve for another term have been consistent and stalwart champions for our association.

Members like Reps. Andrew Murr, Tracy O. King, Kyle Kacal and Four Price will no longer be serving in Austin.

Filling these seats with candidates who will continue their legacy of advocating for ranchers and landowners is critical.

On the other hand, many longtime friends of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association face highly competitive primary races to decide who will be the Republican candidate on the November ballot.

No outcome of a primary race can be taken for granted this year. Every vote will matter and have direct consequences for our members and association.

While every vote must be an individual decision dictated by your conscience and judgment, we strongly encourage you to review our list of endorsed candidates available online at tscra.org/2024primaryelection.

Candidates endorsed by the Cattle Raisers PAC for the March primaries have been carefully researched and have a demonstrated record or history of supporting Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and our membership.

We feel they are candidates who will best support and stand up for the stewards of the land and members of the beef industry.

Please plan to vote early or join others at the polls March 5. CT

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STANDING WITH US

ep. Glenn Rogers is a sixth-generation Texas rancher whose family has deep ranching roots in Palo Pinto County going back to the 1890s.

Dr. Rogers was raised in Graham and attended Texas A&M University, where he Rep. Glenn Rogers majored in animal science before earning his doctor of veterinary medicine in 1980. Upon graduation, Rogers went back home to begin operating the family ranch and start his local veterinary practice.

He currently owns and operates Holt River Ranch, near Graford, where he develops and markets Red Angus heifers and manages several other ranchrelated enterprises.

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Rogers is not only a member of the beef industry and agricultural community in Texas; he is also one of their staunchest allies in the halls of the Legislature in Austin.

Throughout his tenure in the Texas House of Representatives, Rogers has consistently been a champion and supporter of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the association’s priority legislation.

During the 88th Legislative Session, Rogers coauthored several legislative priorities, including important bills to protect ranchers and landowners from liability and to improve the state’s Right to Farm law. Rogers was also appointed to serve as a member of the House Committees on Natural Resources, Land and Resource Management (serving as vice-chair), and Local and Consent Calendars. He also served on the Republican Caucus Policy Committee, Texas Conservative Coalition and as a member of the Rural Caucus.

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Rogers was a director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association for 10 years and has served as president of the West Cross Timbers Veterinary Medical Association.

Loyd Whitehead, Owner Ft. McKavett, TX 76841

He lives on his ranch on the banks of the Brazos River with his wife, Mandy, who is also a veterinarian.

They have four children, Meg, Ginny, Ben and Leah; and five grandchildren. CT

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AT TSCRA

FOUNDATION LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FUTURE LEADERS

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced Feb. 1 the formation of the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit to develop future ranch and land stewardship leaders.

The TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation supports programs including high school camps, collegiate engagement, internships, professional development opportunities and grant programs.

cattlemen with the urge to combat the rise of cattle theft and crime within the Southwest.

“While our association has expanded to embrace the modern cattle raiser, we continue to remain true to our core mission of protecting the industry,” Uhl said.

“Well-supported entities like these featured during our first-ever TSCRA Giving Day help fulfill the mission of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and I encourage those who are able to lend their support.”

To donate, visit tscra.org/givingday2024.

TSCRA WELCOMES KYLE CONWAY In December, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association added to its events and partnership department.

Anyone wishing to support the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation is encouraged to engage through TSCRA’s Giving Day.

TSCRA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL GIVING DAY

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the oldest and largest livestock association in the Southwest, will hold its first-ever Giving Day Feb. 15.

The 24-hour fundraising effort is scheduled in conjunction with the association’s founding date, and will raise funds to support the Special Ranger Foundation and the newly established Leadership Development Foundation.

“The generosity and support of the cattle industry can be transformative,” said Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Arthur Uhl. “Your gift allows our organization the ability to protect our industry and support the next generation of cattle raisers.”

Each entity featured during the 2024 TSCRA Giving Day benefits efforts that advance and protect the beef industry. Support the following:

Kyle Conway joined the association as director of corporate relations and sponsorships. Based in the Fort Worth office, he oversees daily management of existing accounts, while growing new sponsor relationships in support of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association activities.

Kyle Conway

Prior to joining Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Conway worked for Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Sponsor Bureau.

He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and the University of Kentucky Sports Marketing Academy. He enjoys playing guitar and emceeing at events.

PRIMARY ELECTION VOTING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association released a voting guide for members in advance of the upcoming primary elections held Tuesday, March 5.

• The Special Ranger Foundation funds special rangers who annually conduct more than 1,000 investigations and recoup more than $5 million recovered or accounted for livestock and property.

The foundation serves as the sole provider for all the essential equipment and training needed by special rangers to protect the agricultural industry.

The voting guide was developed through a comprehensive review of candidates and an evaluation of their support for ranchers, the beef industry, and landowners. The candidates recommended in this voting guide have demonstrated a strong commitment to the same principles and priorities as Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and its members.

• The Leadership Development Foundation benefits youth and beginning producers who represent the next generation of cattle raisers. The programs and resources provide education, professional development and financial assistance to both students and emerging cattle ranchers.

“It’s important we have leaders in state and federal government who understand the unique issues facing Texas ranchers and landowners,” said Executive Director of Government Affairs Melissa Hamilton.

“These candidates will be advocates for the issues that matter most to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members.”

Feb. 15 holds a significant meaning to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. This date marks the 147th anniversary of an organization founded by 40

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A complete list of endorsed candidates can be found at tscra.org/2024primaryelections.

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REGISTER FOR CONVENTION BEFORE FEB. 15 FOR EARLY-BIRD PRICING Cattle raisers across the Southwest will not want to miss the deadline for early-bird registration for the 2024 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. Attendees can save up to $65 per registration when purchased before Feb. 15.

Registration packages can be customized to include full-event registration, single-day passes, or expo-only access. Attendees can also book hotels with exclusive rates through the registration site.

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo will be held March 22-24 in downtown Fort Worth. The threeday event draws more than 4,000 cattle raisers and features educational sessions, keynote addresses, live cattle demonstrations and shopping throughout a 225,000-square foot facility.

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INDUSTRY

BRIEFS

GOVERNOR ABBOTT APPOINTS FOUR TO TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anthony “T.J.” Klein and Johnny E. Trotter, and reappointed Joseph Osterkamp and Wendee Payne to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on Sept. 6, 2029. The commission works to protect and enhance the health of animal populations across the state.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, Johnny E. Trotter, of Hereford, is president of Livestock Investors LTD and owner of Bar G Feedyard.

Trotter received an honorary doctorate degree in agricultural business and economics from West Texas A&M University.

Anthony “T.J.” Klein, of College Station, is director of Texas Operations for MPS Egg Farms. He received a bachelor’s and master’s in poultry science from Texas A&M University.

Joseph Osterkamp, of Farwell, is owner and partner of Stonegate Farms. He is a member of the Select Milk Producers COOP, as well as a member and former chairman of the Texas Association of Dairymen.

He received a bachelor of arts in kinesiology from Southwestern University in Georgetown.

U.S. CattleTrace chair-elect and chair, Joe Leathers and Mark Gardiner, pictured from left to right, respectively.

TSCRA DIRECTOR NAMED U.S. CATTLETRACE CHAIR-ELECT Joe Leathers, a Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association director from Guthrie, was elected chairelect of U.S. CattleTrace. He began his one-year term in the volunteer position during the organization's annual symposium Nov. 14-15 in Kansas City.

Mark Gardiner, of Ashland, Kansas, was elected chairman. He and Leathers will lead the organization during the next year.

Gardiner’s roots in the cattle business trace back to 1885 when Gardiner Angus Ranch was established. He graduated with a degree in animal science and industry in 1983, and he came back to ranch with his father and brother, Greg. In early 2000, he took over management of day-to-day operations for both a commercial cowherd and an Angus seedstock business.

TEXAS GRAZING LAND COALITION ANNOUNCES USDA-NRCS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Texas Grazing Land Coalition announces a partnership agreement with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide technical assistance and expanded outreach aimed at producers interested in applying for cost-share programs for grazing management.

Having been involved in U.S. CattleTrace since its inception in 2018, Gardiner expresses excitement about bringing the system closer to full operation. Coming from a seedstock background, he sees the interconnectedness of all segments in achieving common goals.

“It is proven that cost-share programs increase in effectiveness with proper selection of practices and follow-up management plans,” said Stephen Diebel, Texas Grazing Land Coalition chair. “We will be working to increase the capacity of USDA-NRCS in Texas to assist producers.”

Leathers has decades of experience in the cattle industry.

Embarking on his cowboy journey at the age of 19 laid the groundwork for his entry into the 6666 Ranches in 1998. He has climbed the ranks within the ranch, advancing from ranch foreman to general manager in 2008.

Texas Grazing Land Coalition has eleven regional coalitions based upon a peer-to-peer learning model.

Often, ranchers learn better from their peers and can see practices in action on the landscape in their area.

Leathers’ involvement with U.S. CattleTrace began in 2011. Recognizing the benefits of electronic IDs, he has been actively engaged in the pilot programs and, subsequently, the formation of U.S. CattleTrace. As a member of the board, he emphasizes the importance of a producer-driven approach to developing a voluntary, viable and efficient traceability program.

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Wendee Payne, Ph.D., of Floydada, is an associate solution consultant for Infor. She received a bachelor of science in agriculture and animal science from West Texas A&M University, and master of science and doctor of philosophy in animal science, with an emphasis in bovine reproductive physiology and equine reproductive physiology, from Texas Tech University.

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“We will offer workshops, pasture walks and more opportunities to develop appropriate management through our regional coalitions and two technical assistance specialists with extensive experience in the space of planning and carrying out successful grazing management,” said Diebel, who also serves as second vice president, secretary and treasurer of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. CT

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ENERGY CONTRACTS Upcoming Ranching 101 will share expert advice for landowners.

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oin Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for the next Ranching 101 webinar at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

During the hour-long Zoom session, participants will learn the basics of negotiating alternative energy contracts with attorney Joe Will Ross.

Ross has become a household name in the litigation world, primarily in West Texas. Based on more than 20 years experience, he will provide expertise in civil litigation focused on eminent domain matters.

Ross also comes from a ranching background consisting of beef cattle, mohair sheep and meat goats.

The goal is to empower landowners with the ability to secure fair terms, Joe Will Ross maximize value and navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable energy practices with confidence.

Ranching 101 webinars provide participants with practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching or land ownership. The monthly webinar is available online on the third Tuesday of every month.

Interested association members can register by scanning the QR code to the right.

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and Bren (Angela) Bull; mother, Molly Bull; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

BURT LORING BULL, 60, of Riviera, died Nov. 29.

Born Aug. 31, 1963, in Kingsville, Bull attended Kaufer High School where he earned his diploma, laying the foundation for a lifetime of success.

WILLIAM CADE “BILL” WHITE, 70, of Stowell, died

In 1986, he co-founded Integrity Industries and, under his leadership, the company flourished and became a symbol of trust and excellence within the industry.

In September 2009, Bull became a full-time, selfemployed rancher at Los Jaboncillos Ranch. Working the land and tending to his cattle, along with his sons, Dillard and Bryson, brought him immense joy throughout his life.

Bull served as a board member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Texas A&M University Equine Initiative and Kleberg-Kenedy Junior Livestock Show; and was a longtime member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the National Cutting Horse Association, where he won the 2019 NCHA Futurity.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda Bull; sons, Dillard Bull and Bryson Bull; brothers, Bret (Jana) Bull

Dec. 18. He owned and operated White Ranch from 1976 until the present. White considered himself blessed to continue the work of his predecessors and legacy of White Ranch.

A longtime Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association member, White served on the board of directors and previously on the executive committee.

He was also a lifetime member of the All-Breeds Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathrine Choate White; children, Mary Kathrine (Albert) Moursund of Johnson City, and Kyle David (Jessica) White of Waco; grandchildren, Emerson Kate White, Dean William Moursund and Eleanor Grace White; sister, Gail White (Fritz Bures) McBride of Round Rock; brother, Steven Kelly (Sheri) White of Stowell; and many nieces and nephews. CT

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Theft & Law and request potential victims who believe they may have been subject to this scheme or individuals with information about the case contact the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775 or Oliver at 903-328-8023.

FORMER SMITH COUNTY RANCH MANAGER SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON Jesus Sergio Perez-Sanchez pleads guilty to 12 counts of cattle theft in Tyler.

Former Lindale ranch manager, Jesus Sergio PerezSanchez, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of theft of livestock Dec. 8 in Smith County.

HORSE TRAINER ARRESTED IN U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS WITH HELP OF SPECIAL RANGERS Fraudulent horse scheme impacts 30 victims across the U.S.

Perez-Sanchez was arrested in March 2022 for theft of livestock after an absentee landowner noticed discrepancies in cattle sales and called on Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers to investigate.

Landen James, a horse trainer from Tioga, was arrested in the U.S. Virgin Islands on felony charges for theft after an investigation by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brad Oliver and the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office.

He operated Majestic Ranch in Brad Oliver District 11 Tioga, where he facilitated the sale TSCRA Special Ranger of horses on a consignment basis for numerous individuals across the country. After the completion of the consigned sale, James failed to pay the respected owners. Conversely, individuals who purchased through James failed to receive the horses, leaving victims on both ends of the fraudulent sale.

James is reported to have stolen between $300,000 and $500,000 from more than 30 victims. The payments were facilitated using online platforms including Paypal, Venmo and CashApp. On Oct. 17, James stole a truck and fled the area, abandoning the vehicle in Aubrey. Through the joint efforts of Oliver, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the U.S. Marshals Service, James was located in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

He was apprehended Nov. 13 by the U.S. Marshals in St. Thomas. At time of press, he is awaiting extradition to Grayson County.

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Later, a Smith County Grand Jury indicted Perez-Sanchez on 12 counts of livestock theft, a third-degree felony.

James is accused of crafting an intricate scheme stealing horses and money from victims throughout the U.S.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers continue to assist the investigation

The convictions are the result of a lengthy investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers Larry Hand, Bo Fox and Darrel Bobbitt.

“Theft of cattle is a serious offense in Texas,” Hand said. “The offenses become greater as the value of livestock increases.”

The thefts involved 34 head of cattle stolen from 2018 to 2021, totaling more than $21,000.

Bo Fox

District 12 TSCRA Special Ranger

Perez-Sanchez pleaded guilty on Dec. 8 to all 12 felony charges. He was sentenced to six years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division and instructed to pay restitution for the value of livestock as ordered by District Judge Austin Reeve Jackson of the 114th District Court.

“Judge Jackson’s ruling sent a clear message that although employees are essential to ranching, theft will not be tolerated,” Hand said. “There are consequences to rustling cattle in Texas.”

Darrel Bobbitt

District 14 TSCRA Special Ranger

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association would like to acknowledge the joint efforts of Smith County Assistant District Attorney Emil Mikkelsen and the cooperation of Emory Livestock Auction. CT

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Theft & Law calves missing near Farm Road 1567 in the Greenpond community of Hopkins County. The black baldly calf was last seen Dec. 5 and the black Motley face calf was last seen Dec. 11. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Fox at 903-348-9638.

DISTRICT 15 — CENTRAL TEXAS Equipment stolen in Bell County.

DISTRICT 10 — CENTRAL TEXAS

Saddles and numerous tack stolen in Fort Worth.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Robert Pemberton reports two saddles and other tack stolen off Old Granbury Road in Tarrant County. The saddles and tack were stolen from the owner’s horse trailer, where the suspect pried open the door. The incident occurred Nov. 22 between 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. Descriptions of the stolen items are listed below.

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Adult saddle with heart and cross, exotic cutout saddle seat, with a roping girth and leather rawhide wrapped breast collar.

Light tan saddle with leopard print trim and saddle seat, Billy Cook back girth and leather, rawhide inlayed breast collar.

Other tack includes: bridal sets, bits, bosals, halters, blankets, etc.

Cattle panels stolen in Tarrant County.

Pemberton also reports 24 gray Stroberg cattle panels stolen from a property off Old Granbury Road in Crowley. The equipment was last seen Nov. 18. Subject or subjects entered the ranch by cutting the entrance gate chain, sometime between Nov. 18 and Nov. 25. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Pemberton at 903-450-3900.

DISTRICT 11 — NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Brangus bull missing in Collin County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Brad Oliver reports a black Brangus bull missing off CR 1002. Last seen Dec. 1, the 4-yearold bull weighs approximately 1,500 to 1,700 pounds with light blue ear tags in both ears, with No. 650 on the left ear tag.

Estray Angus bull found in Cooke County.

Oliver also reports a black Angus bull found estray near Spring Creek Road. The bull has no ear tag, marking or brand. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Oliver at 903-328-8023.

DISTRICT 12 — EAST TEXAS

Two newborn calves missing in Hopkins County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Bo Fox reports two newborn bull

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Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills reports a 2018 Kubota Tractor with front loader, red-and-black Tractor Supply utility terrain vehicle, Miller welder and several miscellaneous tools off a property near Elmer King Road. All equipment was last seen Aug. 26. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Wills at 254-223-2330.

DISTRICT 17 — WEST TEXAS

Angus-cross bull missing in Borden County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Mike Beggs reports a black Anguscross bull missing. The bull weighs approximately 2,000 pounds and has a “reverse lazy S” over “reverse S” branded on the left hip. He was last seen Sept. 30.

Three horses missing in northern Winkler County.

Beggs also reports three mares missing. The sorrel and paint mares are branded with a “Y” on the left shoulder and a “T” on the right shoulder. The red roan mare is not branded. The horses were last seen on the owner’s property off of State Highway 115. Anyone with information on these cases is urged to contact Beggs at 432-788-1884.

DISTRICT 19 — WEST TEXAS

Skid loader stolen in Tom Green County.

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger H.D. Brittain reports a skid steer stolen.

The skid steer, along with the bucket attachment and hay forks, was stolen the night of Dec. 6. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Brittain at 325-853-2062.

DISTRICT 24 — SOUTHEAST TEXAS Saddle stolen in Fort Bend County.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Daniel Risinger reports a Cowboy Collections trophy saddle taken from a barn off Vernon Frost Road in Brookshire. Last seen Nov. 21, the brown leather saddle has “high point team roper 2010” on the stirrup leathers and “Cross Fire Production” printed on the saddle skirt beneath the seat. Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact Risinger at 979-292-5132. CT TSCRA offers a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or grand jury indictment of individuals for theft of livestock or related property. Anonymity is guaranteed. To provide information, call the Operation Cow Thief tip line at 817-916-1775.

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Theft & Law Victim: Stevens/Rolling K Ranch Location of Offense: Smith County Trial Date: Dec. 8, 2023 Trial Court: 114th District Court Plea: Guilty Sentence: 6 years, state penitentiary

JOEY L. BARNETT — DEFENDANT

Alternate Sentencing: 11 days credit for time served

Date of Birth: May 3, 1971

Restitution: $21,699.09

Offense: Larceny of domestic animals

Court Costs: $251.50

Date of Offense: Feb. 21, 2023

TSCRA Special Ranger: Larry Hand

Victim: Charles Lee Kaiser Location of Offense: Ellis, Oklahoma

CHARLES ROBINSON JR. — DEFENDANT

Trial Date: Nov. 20, 2023

Date of Birth: Dec. 1, 1980

Trial Court: 2nd Judicial District, Ellis County District Court

Offense: Theft of livestock, less than $150,000

Plea: Guilty Sentence: 10 years, state penitentiary Alternate Sentencing: Sentenced to a 10-year term with all but the first three years suspended Fine: $250

Date of Offense: Oct. 19, 2021 Victim: Chance David/Pedernales Cattle Co. Location of Offense: Upshur County Trial Date: Sept. 26, 2023

Restitution: $3,089.82

Trial Court: 115th Judicial District

TSCRA Special Ranger: Ben Eggleston

Plea: Guilty

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Sentence: 10 years, state penitentiary Alternate Sentencing: To run concurrently with Henderson County sentence

Date of Birth: Dec. 9, 1956

Fine: $1,000

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Court Costs: $405

Date of Offense: Nov. 6, 2021

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HITTING THE

CONSUMER

TARGET

To hit the right target, know what you are aiming toward.

By Burt Rutherford Photos courtesy of American Wagyu Association

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or beef producers looking to begin or expand a direct-to-consumer business model, start by asking yourself some questions. That’s what Michael Uetz, co-founder of the meat-oriented marketing firm Midan Marketing told Wagyu breeders.

“This is a group I would say you really need to be interested in because they are really interested in what’s new and exciting, and they share that information with all their contacts once they’ve tried it.”

Speaking during the recent World Wagyu Conference in San Antonio, Uetz encouraged Wagyu breeders to understand their consumer target.

“It tends to be more females and is a quarter of the meat-consuming population,” Uetz said. “So more and more, consumers are interested in what we’re doing, and they want all the details.”

“Based on what it is you are providing to the marketplace, who specifically is your target and what drives them to purchase?” Uetz said. “Why should they pick your product up? That’s what we need to consider every day.”

Sound advice given that Wagyu breeders, more than beef producers from any other group, sell their beef directly to consumers, grocery stores and restaurants.

To that end, Uetz detailed updated results of meat consumer segmentation research the marketing agency began in 2016.

Defining the audience The first consumer segment is called connected trendsetters, he said: “And they truly are just that. They’re connected in that they are addicted to digital.”

Uetz explained how this group is constantly online looking for information. In general, they are younger.

“They’re very experimental. They love to cook, they love to try different proteins, and they’re very interested in the alternative protein space,” he told Wagyu breeders in the audience.

“So, we’ve got some competition in their mindset on why they buy beef versus why not try the newest alternative product.”

This consumer group is highly engaged and can be reached online with recommendations, he said.

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The second consumer group is dubbed claim seekers.

In response, beef producers are providing more and more label claims.

“The challenge for the consumer is not to get overwhelmed in the claims we’re serving up for them to understand exactly what it is we’re trying to get across to them,” he said.

This group is driven by health for themselves and their family, as well as by the health of the animals that produce the meat and the health of the environment.

“They’re aware and looking for signs of engagement in providing details about how healthful the product is and what was done in the caretaking of the animals and the environment,” he said. “They are specifically focused on looking on the package for claim callouts.”

This group tends to move away from beef and pork toward more poultry, he explained: “That’s our challenge. Keep them focused on our product, keep them in our space.”

The next group is convenience chasers.

“It tends to be more of a male personality, and they are all about convenience,” Uetz said. “They don’t have a lot of time to do a lot of cooking. They believe, in many cases, meat takes too long to cook during a weekday.”

As a result, they are looking for shortcuts. Value-added items and meal kits are popular choices among this group of consumers.

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Ranching Convenience chasers love beef, but they’re all about getting meat on the table as quickly as possible.

“They tend to be big online purchasers,” he said, with 44% of the group saying they shop online specifically because it’s convenient.

The fourth group is called committed carnivores.

“This group is all about their love and passion for meat,” Uetz said. “They can’t imagine life without meat.

They also believe that their entire family is really about loving meat. They love to cook it at home and serve their family the best meal they can.”

Uetz reminded the audience to recall what happened during COVID-19.

“Everybody started eating at home,” he said. “Through that process, this group in particular continues to hold on to the values they recognized when they found themselves in that situation.”

The fifth group is called classic pallets. For them, meat is a staple.

“It’s always there, but they don’t have a passion about the product,” he said. “It’s just something they’ve always purchased and they’re always going to have it as part of their meal.

“I think the biggest opportunity for our industry is with the connected trendsetters and the claim seekers segments,” Uetz said. “That’s the space we need to really get to know better and live in when we talk about marketing our product.” CT Burt Rutherford, former senior editor of BEEF magazine, now owns Rangeview Strategies based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He authored this story on behalf of the American Wagyu Association.

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‘IT’S NOT THE COW; IT’S THE HOW’ Texas A&M AgriLife researchers investigate the impact of adaptive grazing management on Conservation Reserve Program lands.

By Sarah Fuller

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esearchers at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management are investigating the impact of grazing practices on the long-term sustainability and biodiversity of landscapes enrolled in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program.

Supported by the USDA Farm Service Agency, the project will focus on adaptive grazing practices such as managed timing, intensity, frequency, duration and resting period.

“The Conservation Reserve Program continues to be one of the signature conservation efforts of the USDA,” said Jeff Goodwin, Ph.D., director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management, Bryan-College Station. “The effort has a 38-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources, while providing significant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the U.S.” Established in 1985, the Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP as it is commonly known, is one of the nation’s largest private-land conservation programs with more than 23 million acres enrolled across the U.S. Through contracts varying in length from 10 to 15 years, voluntary participants agree to remove environmentally sensitive cropland from agricultural production and devote the land to the long-term conservation of grasslands, soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat. In return, these landowners receive annual payments and cost-share assistance to implement conservation-based management practices.

In Texas, more than 90% of the roughly 2.7 million acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program are in the High Plains and Rolling Plains ecological regions.

Due to this density of enrolled properties, Goodwin and research partners in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will focus their studies within these regions.

Collaborating researchers include Katie Lewis, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research soil chemistry and fertility scientist, and associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Lubbock; and Stephen Webb, Ph.D., Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute research assistant professor in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Bryan-College Station.

Grazing exclusion and grassland trends Since its inception, the Conservation Reserve Program has excluded grazing on enrolled lands with certain exceptions for emergency drought and disaster events or biennial grazing regimes outside of the grassland bird nesting season. Producers who do graze at a reduced stocking rate during the primary nesting season generally receive a 25% reduction in their annual payment from the program.

Historically, grassland ecosystems were maintained by periodic disturbances in the form of fire and grazing ruminants such as bison.

Goodwin said the removal of these disturbances can lead to the proliferation of less-desirable vegetative

Above — Researchers at the Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management are investigating the impact of adaptive grazing practices on landscapes enrolled in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller.

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Ranching communities. Woody encroachment, land conversion, land fragmentation, invasive species and poor grazing practices have also contributed to the precipitous decline in native grassland health, as well as the avian species that depend on them.

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To find these answers, over the next five years researchers will employ and replicate a variety of land management treatments across 18 properties enrolled in the program. These different management treatments include grazing exclusion, as well as alternative year grazing and adaptive grazing management techniques.

“There is a common misconception that cattle production and conservation cannot coexist and have mutually exclusive goals,” Goodwin said. “But as the adage goes, ‘it’s not the cow; it’s the how.’”

Goodwin said an increasing amount of scientific research suggests that by focusing on ecological principles, grazing animals become yet another tool in the toolbox to help conserve and manage wildlife habitat and other ecosystem processes.

This investigation will enable researchers to collect valuable data on soil organic carbon and microbial activity, vegetation composition and structure, plus the presence or absence of high-priority avian species.

Boots and hooves on the ground Specifically, researchers are seeking to answer three key questions related to lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program: •

Can adaptive grazing management provide greater ecosystem and climate change mitigation benefits than biannual grazing or grazing exclusion?

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Are the conservation and ecosystem benefits of adaptive grazing management influenced by native versus introduced grass species?

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Can grassland birds be used as an indicator metric for the health and function of Conservation Reserve Program lands in the Texas High Plains?

“Information gained from this study will benefit a number of stakeholders by providing data-driven insights and scientific evidence to inform Conservation Reserve Program policy on the ecologic outcomes associated with the implementation of grazing management,” Goodwin said. “Ultimately, this study will continue to inform the scientific literature serving as a scientific basis of support for the conservation of working lands in the U.S.” CT Sarah Fuller is a natural resources communications strategy coordinator for Texas A&M University.

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WHAT PLANT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE

MONTH OF FEBRUARY? Wild Mercury (Argythamania humilis)

By Kent Ferguson Photo by Joseph A. Marcus, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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ild Mercury is a native, perennial spreading forb found growing in most regions of Texas.

It prefers blackland clay or calcareous rocky soil. Because Wild Mercury grows close to the ground, it is also known as Low Wild Mercury or Low Ditaxis.

The plant: • Sprawls out from a woody taproot with many stems that can reach up to 20 inches long.

• Is entirely covered with white hairs, including the stems, leaves and seed pods.

• Has leaves that are simple, alternate, elliptic to

• Has male and female flowers on the same plant,

which are pale green to cream and have five sepals, but no petals.

• Produces a three-lobed seed pod or capsule, which holds one seed per carpel.

Wild Mercury is readily consumed by domestic livestock and many wildlife species. The seed produced is eaten by game and songbirds.

Wild Mercury is also a beneficial asset to have in native rangelands. If not managed properly, the plant will disappear from overgrazing. CT Kent Ferguson, a retired rangeland management specialist from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides plant identification photo stories to help ranchers.

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he average gestation length for cattle is often reported as 283 days, with a common range of about 9 days either side of the average.

When getting ready for calving season, also be aware that gestation length varies depending on breed, genetics differences within a breed, calf sex, age of dam, and other factors.

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By Hannah Turner

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hroughout the last 30 years, Kent Rollins has made a name for himself in the chuck wagon cooking world, serving a taste of home to cowboys on working ranches and catering events around the country.

Kent and his wife, Shannon, recently joined an episode of the TSCRA Talk podcast to share about life as a chuck wagon cook, TV competitor, YouTube creator and purveyor of the cowboy way of life.

Raised in Hollis, Oklahoma, Kent helped his father manage cow-calf operations in the area, while also raising their own herd. He grew up around cowboys and gained a respect for their work and way of life.

“I met some of the greatest cowboys in the world when I was 9 or 10 years old,” Kent said. “People I thought stood as tall as giant oak trees. They were good men — stewards of the land, loved God and they loved some beef, just like the rest of us do.”

friends who became like family. Like Kent, many of the cowboys also traveled to work on different ranches.

“It was always like a family reunion,” Kent said. “And you got to see some of the best country in the world.”

Over the years, Kent’s travels took him to ranches across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Arizona.

“One of the busiest times I ever had catering and cooking on ranches both was about 240 days on the road,” Kent said.

The big stage Kent’s growing popularity and his preservation of a historic way of life granted him a prestigious title more than 25 years ago.

The governor of Oklahoma proclaimed Kent’s the state’s Official Chuck Wagon in 1996.

Kent’s mother recruited him to help in the kitchen at an early age and taught him cooking goes far beyond what you can find in a recipe — it’s a skill for life.

This came just a year after the television network QVC caught wind of his chuck wagon adventures, launching Kent into a variety of TV appearances throughout the years.

“It has to do with what you can do with it and how you can make it feed a crew or a household,” Kent said. “She taught me that a lot of love goes into cooking.”

However, he says Throwdown! With Bobby Flay is the competition he credits to launching him to fame after he beat Bobby Flay with his famous chicken fried steak.

Shannon, who grew up in Elko, Nevada, was not raised ranching or cooking, but was fully immersed when she began cooking with Kent on working ranches around the Southwestern U.S.

Kent has also appeared on Chopped Grill Masters, where he claimed a second-place finish for a competition, which took place exclusively over an open fire — his specialty.

After working as an elk hunting guide and camp cook for his uncle in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, Kent hatched the idea to get back to his roots and cook for cowboys.

Since, Kent has participated in a variety of competitions and shows including Chopped Redemption, Beat Bobby Flay, CBS Sunday Morning, Food Fighters and Cutthroat Kitchen.

His idea became a reality in 1992, when he bought a traditional chuck wagon and started cooking on ranches and catering events across the region. Word quickly spread through the close-knit cowboy community, and Kent continued to spend more time on the road feeding

Without any sort of classical training, Kent drew from his time on ranches, being willing and able to adapt to unpredictable weather, proximity to supplies and various other circumstances, to give him an undeniable advantage.

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Beyond Our Gates “I think that’s why Kent did so well, he just really could act on his feet quickly and adapt,” Shannon said regarding his ranching background.

famous dishes, is the most requested lunchtime staple alongside mashed potatoes and gravy.

For some, these shows and competitions were their first introduction to chuck wagon cooking and the cowboy way of life.

“It was interesting for people to see that type of cooking and learn that still exists, that there’s still cowboys out there and there’s still a chuck wagon on these remote ranches feeding people,” Shannon said. “So it was almost a little bit of a history lesson that Kent can convey, as well.”

After their TV successes, Kent and Shannon were approached several times about developing their own show, but none of the offers were the right fit. Instead they started focusing on their YouTube channel, where they knew they could stay true to their authentic selves.

Though they already had a loyal following, they saw a dramatic increase in their YouTube audience during the coronavirus pandemic when people were at home leaning into cooking with their families, and especially learning to cook outside. Their channel now has more than 2.75 million subscribers with new videos posted weekly.

Some of their most popular recipe videos and dishes out in the field include beef. When setting up for the first night of work on a ranch, it is always steak night for dinner, something cowboys new and old have grown to look forward to. Chicken fried steak, one of Kent’s most

“I tell people a lot: I’ve raised beef from when it hit the ground to when it hit the plate,” Kent said. “They would ask me sometimes, ‘Hey, people like you, you’re a dying breed. There’s not many cowboys left.’ And I said, ‘Oh, they’re out there. You just can’t see them from the road.’”

By sharing his story through cooking, Kent seeks to educate people about ranching and western heritage.

Throughout the year, he travels around the country to western heritage festivals to share stories, earning him the Best Cowboy Humorist and Storyteller of the Year award by the Academy of Western Artists.

Kent and Shannon still occasionally find time to cook for hungry cowboys each spring and fall. Though nowadays Kent also splits his time writing cookbooks, traveling to speaking engagements and creating content for his YouTube channel.

Kent doesn’t plan to stop cooking any time soon: “I’m going to try to cater my own funeral.”

To listen to more of the conversation with Kent and Shannon, download TSCRA Talk via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. CT Hannah Turner is a freelance writer and communicator based in Wichita Falls.

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INDUSTRY GROWTH & WELL-BEING TSCRA Director Jim Gates says the association protects both by staying true to its mission.

By Shelby Kirton

J

im Gates, a third-generation cattle rancher hailing from Cotulla, has a rich background deeply embedded in the cattle industry.

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural economics, Gates embarked on a career that initially led him to a production credit association in his hometown, followed by a position with the local commercial bank. Staying in the banking business, he eventually found himself in Pearsall — all while maintaining a commercial cattle herd across several South Texas counties.

His family has a longstanding connection with cattle ranching, with his father being a member of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Attending events like the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo as a child and engagement with the Aggie Beef Cattle Raisers at Texas A&M University laid the foundation for his future involvement in the association and set the stage for his future leadership roles.

Gates has been a member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for more than three decades and assumed the role of director in 2008.

He underscores the association’s evolution as one of the oldest cattlemen’s organizations, emphasizing its importance beyond cattle.

“Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association serves as a voice for producers and landowners,” Gates says. “No one is out there to protect you and protect your rights like they are, and that is one of the best reasons to become involved.”

He says the association’s role is to be at the forefront of these matters, tirelessly protecting the rights of ranchers and providing vital information on industry trends.

“TSCRA keeps the members informed with what’s going on in the industry,” he says. “They cover the whole spectrum from government affairs, upcoming marketing trends, and even keeping you informed of ticks and disease outbreaks. This up-to-date information allows us to make the right decisions in our own operations.”

Reflecting on the challenges faced by the industry, Gates emphasizes the need to persevere and stay vigilant.

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Jim Gates, of Cotulla, pictured with his mother, Valda Gates.

“As an industry, we’ve had to figure out how to continue to produce the same amount of food on smaller parcels of land compared to what they’ve done 50 years ago,” he says.

Despite the challenges, Gates finds excitement in the increasing involvement of young people in the cattle industry, noting the growing numbers attending cattle raisers events.

“We went through a period where we didn’t have as many younger people involved but with a few visits to the local universities, we began to see a big increase in the amount involved,” he says. “Today, I think we have one of the largest industry groups of the younger generation.”

His passion extends beyond the ranch, evident in his bilingualism and dedication to promoting youth in agriculture. Gates actively supports local stock shows and rodeos, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the next generation’s interest in the way of life he loves.

In addition to ranching, his family life includes his wife, Shanna, and 18-year-old son, Lane, who shares a passion for team roping with his dad. CT

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PAST PRESIDENTS John M. “Jack” Shelton III Amarillo, 1984-1986 James L. Powell San Angelo, 1988-1990 Tom Beard Alpine, 1994-1995 C. Coney Burgess Amarillo, 1997-1999

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Pete Bonds Saginaw, 2013-2016

Emily Lochner Executive Director, Engagement & Education

Richard Thorpe lll Winters, 2016-2018 Robert E. McKnight Jr. Fort Davis, 2018-2020

Megan Wills Executive Director, Finance & Human Resources

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Jack Hunt San Juan Capistrano, California

John E. Dudley Comanche, 2001-2003

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Bob McCan Victoria, 2003-2005

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REGION 1

REGION 2

Joe M. “Jody” Bellah, Throckmorton

Kevin Busher, Winters

Blake Birdwell, Canyon

Charles M. “Charley” Christensen Jr., San Angelo

Gordon E. Sauer, Fredericksburg

C.A. “Chili” Cole IV, San Angelo

Danny B. Stewart, Sterling City

Alan F. Curry, San Angelo

Rick Tate, Marfa

James H. Dudley IV, Horseshoe Bay

Cliff Teinert, Albany

Amanda Dyer, Fort Davis

Dennis W. Webb, Barnhart

Johnny Ferguson, Big Lake

W. C. “Billy” Williams, Mertzon

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D.A. “Day” Harral, Fort Stockton Ron Helm, Van Horn Heath Hemphill, Coleman

Len P. Mertz, San Angelo Tom Perini, Buffalo Gap Bill Phinizy, Gail Frank Price, Sterling City

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Brooks Hodges, Guthrie

Shelby W. Horn, Fredericksburg

Ford Drummond, Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Joe Leathers, Guthrie

Larry R. Horwood, Sterling City Grant Jones, Rochelle

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Frank McLelland, Tahoka Jeff Mitchell, Amarillo

Mark W. Jones, Brady

Gage Moorhouse, Benjamin

W. Clay Jones, Brady

Diaz W. Murray, Wichita Falls

Ty Keeling, Boerne

J. Malcolm Shelton IV, Amarillo

Lorenzo Lasater, San Angelo

Dale A. Smith, Amarillo

Brian T. McLaughlin, Midland

Jim Thompson, Breckenridge

David L. Neal, San Angelo

Tom Watson, Muleshoe

Gerald Nobles Jr., Brady

Wesley Welch, Lubbock

James Oliver, Ozona

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Wade Perks, San Angelo

William L. “Buck” Arrington, Pampa Van Baize, Nocona Emry Birdwell Jr., Henrietta

Jessica Tate, Marfa James Uhl, Fort McKavett

Les Nunn, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma

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Edward Bordovsky Jr., Riviera Austin Brown III, Beeville W. Christopher Bush, Refugio James Clement lll, Kingsville David S. Crow, Corpus Christi Dustin Dean, Floresville David DeLaney, Kingsville

Cody Webb, Barnhart

Robert “Bobby” Dobson, Birmingham, Alabama

Ken Welch, Baird

James L. “Jamie” Donnell Jr., Fowlerton

Ray W. Willoughby III, Eldorado

J. David Eppright, Cost

J. D. Cage, Muleshoe

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Benjamin Eshleman III, Corpus Christi

Mike Gibson, Paducah

C. A. “Chip” Cole III, San Angelo

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons, Carrizo Springs

Ronald J. “Ron” Gill, Chico

William C. “Billito” Donnell Jr., Alpine

Cody Fry, Lueders

Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson, Childress R. A. “Rob” Brown Jr., Throckmorton

Robert B. Mansfield, Amarillo

Richard Gates, Marfa

Jim L. Gates, Pearsall

Tom Moorhouse, Benjamin

W. H. “Billy” Green III, Albany

Milton S. Greeson Jr., Victoria

Boots O’Neal, Guthrie

Rafe Hargrove, Rotan

Bret Griffith, Del Rio

James Palmer, Roaring Springs

Dr. Joe Pat Hemphill, Coleman

Heath Grigg, Kingsville

Wilson Scaling, Henrietta

Ken Jordan, San Saba

Marty R. Harris, Tilden

Chris Scharbauer, Amarillo

Don Keeling, Fredericksburg

Leslie Kinsel, Cotulla

John Welch, Wolfforth

Chris Lacy, Fort Davis

Claude Koontz, San Antonio

A. B. “Buck” Wharton III, Vernon

Laurence M. Lasater, San Angelo

Steven J. Mafrige, Tilden

Tom Woodward, Decatur

Ben Love, Marathon

Beth Knolle Naiser, Sandia

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TSCRA Leadership Federico Nieto, Raymondville

Gardner H. Dudley, Houston

T. Michael O’Connor, Victoria

Jay C. Evans, Dripping Springs

Jason Peeler, Floresville

Lloyd French IV, Houston

J.R. Ramirez, La Pryor

REGION 6 DIRECTORS

April Bonds, Saginaw

Dan Gattis, Georgetown

Missy Bonds, Saginaw

M. Stuart Sasser, Corpus Christi

Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, College Station

John L. Cantrell, Cresson

Lew Thompson, Pearsall

George Harrison, Bay City

Gilly Riojas, Corpus Christi

Gene S. “Primo” Walker Jr., Mirando City C. Clark Welder, Beeville John Zacek, Victoria

HONORARY DIRECTORS Steve G. Beever, Pearsall Richard H. Bennett, San Antonio Chip Briscoe, Carrizo Springs Martin W. Clement II, Kingsville Thurman S. Clements Jr., Victoria

Ian Chapman, Madill, Oklahoma Hunter Crow, Dallas

Tom J. Haynie, Navasota

James T. Dangelmayr, Muenster

Robert Hodgen, Houston

Seth Denbow, Weatherford

Colt Hoffman, Marlin

Crawford Edwards, Fort Worth

Clay Kenley, Crockett

John Greer, Henrietta

Gary Price, Blooming Grove Clive Runnells III, Austin John Sumner Runnells III, Bay City Tony Spears, Rosanky

Jason Harlow, Dallas Pete Hudgins, Sherman Tom Johnson, Wortham John Z. Kimberlin Jr., Dallas Ken Leiber, Fort Worth

Nixon Dillard, Pleasanton

John “Rocky” Sullivan, Galveston

Trainor Evans, Mercedes

Claudia Scott Wright, Richmond

William H. McCall, Fort Worth

Thomas J. “Tommy” Haegelin, Concan

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Dan Nance, Haslet

Dr. Philip C. Hardee, Beatrice, Alabama Allen C. “Dick” Jones IV, Corpus Christi David W. Killam, Laredo Dan W. Kinsel III, Cotulla

Leroy Ezer, Anahuac Frank Green, Liberty Coleman H. Locke, Hungerford

Stefan Marchman, Fort Worth

Susan Roach, Fort Worth Stephen S. “Steve” Sikes, Fort Worth Bragg Smith III, Dallas Curtis Younts Jr., Belton

Steve C. Lewis, San Antonio

Katharine Armstrong Love, Austin

Jim McAdams, Seguin

Richard M. Lucas Jr., Houston

James A. McAllen, Linn

William “Alan” McNeill, Beaumont

Tim Pennell, Westhoff

Evalyn Moore, Richmond

Jim Peters, Quemado

Raymond E. Moore IV, Richmond

Barrett D. Clark, Breckenridge

Rick Peebles, Baytown

Markham B. Dossett, Waco

Gordon Richardson, Caldwell

Bob Drake, Davis, Oklahoma

Richard Traylor, Batesville

Charles R. “Butch” Robinson, Navasota

James H. “Jim” Dudley, Comanche

Roger F. Welder, Victoria

Nolan Ryan, Round Rock

Jon David Mayfield, Dublin

Ed Small, Austin

C. H. “Terry” McCall, Comanche

Guy F. Stovall Jr., El Campo

Bob Moorhouse, Weatherford

Gerald Sullivan, Galveston

Russell “Rusty” Noble, Ardmore, Oklahoma

John L. Sullivan, Galveston

Mary Joe Reynolds-Montgomery, Fort Worth

Wayne Cockrell, College Station

Robert J. Underbrink, Houston

Tom L. Roach III, Bozeman, Montana

Herff Cornelius Jr., Wadsworth

Beau Brite White, Rosanky

Stephen T. “Steve” Swenson, Dallas

Carlos Detering III, Houston

Dr. M. R. “Mike” Wirtz, Brenham

Bart Wulff, Dallas

Scott Petty Jr., San Antonio Tom Risinger, Weslaco Frates Seeligson Jr., San Antonio

David W. Winters, Del Rio

REGION 5 DIRECTORS

Bill Cawley, Crockett

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James E. “Jim” Link, Crowley

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REGIONS & DISTRICTS

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TSCRA Special Rangers

Scott Williamson

Executive Director, Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services

District 7 Region 1 supervisor Jay Foster P.O. Box 415 Childress, TX 79201 940-475-0295

District 1 Chris Ward

P.O. Box 88 Clarendon, TX 79226 806-205-0119

District 8 John Vance

P.O. Box 284 Decatur, TX 76234 903-438-6251

District 2 Ben Eggleston

District 3 Cody Hyde

P.O. Box 206 Higgins, TX 79046 806-852-4741

P.O. Box 174 Roland, OK 74954 918-315-2925

District 9 Zach Havens

District 10 Robert Pemberton

5808 CR 247 Hico, TX 76457 254-396-1747

P.O. Box 341 Campbell, TX 75422 903-450-3900

District 4 Region 3 supervisor Bart Perrier P.O. Box 74 Barnsdall, OK 74002 918-440-8360

District 11 Brad Oliver

350 N. Main Street Ravenna, TX 75476 903-328-8023

District 6 Garry Brewer

P.O. Box 53931 Lubbock, TX 79453 806-778-9153

District 12 Region 6 supervisor Bo Fox

P.O. Box 521 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 903-348-9638

VACANT District 13 Larry Hand

District 14 Darrel Bobbitt

P.O. Box 1482 Chandler, TX 75758 903-571-3488

P.O. Box 125 Kennard, TX 75847 936-222-2144

District 19 Region 2 supervisor H.D. Brittain

District 20 Kenny Murchison

District 16

District 15 Marvin Wills

117 Oak Ridge Gatesville, TX 76528 254-223-2330

Contact H.D. Brittain 325-340-2268

District 17 Mike Beggs

District 18 Clay McKinney

P.O. Box 52612 Midland, TX 79710 432-788-1884

P.O. Box 1622 Pecos, TX 79772 432-448-9367

VACANT P.O. Box 65 Christoval, TX 76935 325-340-2268

District 25 Robert Fields P.O. Box 734 Cuero, TX 77954 361-207-5207

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District 21

District 22 Region 5 supervisor Brent Mast

P.O. Box 66 Giddings, TX 78942 512-705-3226

Contact Brent Mast 936-714-6619

P.O. Box 301 Richards, TX 77873 936-714-6619

District 26 Todd Jennings

District 27 Matt Sigur

District 28 Kevin Marmor

1601 East Main Fredericksburg, TX 78624 830-997-7585

P.O. Box 913 San Diego, TX 78384 361-726-2354

1833 FM 2200 W. Devine, TX 78016 210-215-4168

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District 23 Mike Boone

District 24 Daniel Risinger

4690 Cherry Hill Road Kountze, TX 77625 409-658-5725

2993 FM 1459 Sweeny, TX 77480 979-292-5132

District 29 Region 4 supervisor Joe Aguilar Jr.

District 30 Steve Martin

P.O. Box 341 Mission, TX 78573 956-513-0297

P.O. Box 417 Beeville, TX 78104 361-542-0496

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New Members 5 Gage Ranch Magnolia

Debra Carver Springtown

Diamond M Ranch Humble

32 Ranch Devers

Castle Oaks Ranch Christoval

Domingo San Miguel Ranch Groesbeck

3K Land & Cattle Justin

CedarTop Capital Vernon

Colton Dominguez Abilene

4K Cattle Co. Bellville

Chalk Rock Farm Godley

Double C Linn

Acqua Dalla Fonte Blue Ridge

Childress Hall Childress

Dry Hollow Ranch Dallas

Chandra Adams Prairie View

Bob Christian Valle De Oro

Eckhardt Bar C Ranch LLC Fredericksburg

Albrecht Ranch Rockport

Cheryl Clark Eastland

Eltekon Advisors Horseshoe Bay

AR5 Ranch Holdings Llano

Conner Ranch LLC Hempstead

Farrell Gjesdal Strategy Group College Station

B/M Cattle Co. Rio Vista

Kyle Conway Forth Worth

Flat Rock Brahmans Glen Rose

Michael Beavers Apache, Oklahoma

Robert Cox Chelsea, Oklahoma

Four J Ranch Pecan Gap

Richard Beckman Copperas Cove

CPR Ranch Corrigan

Fulfer Cattle Ranch Loving

Marvin Been Jr. Springlake

Douglas Crawford Nacogdoches

Mary Jane Gallagher Houston

Lillian Beshears Anna

Cecil Crenwelge Fredericksburg

Daniella Garcia Port Arthur

BK Cattle & Wildlife San Antonio, Florida

Cross RL Ranch Jermyn

Geistweidt Angus Ranch Fredericksburg

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Phil Giglio Fredericksburg

Buchholz Land & Livestock Menard

DeLoach Ranch Taylor

Gleghorn Cattle Amarillo

Ainsley Burns Mico

Diamond D Outpost Ranch Benbrook

Paul K. Goetze Electra

Caffey Cattle Co. Riesel

Diamond M LLC Gravette, Arkansas

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Simmental and SimAngus™ Bulls

1:00 PM – Females Sell First Lunch at 12:00 Noon At the Ranch, Winona, Texas

(10678 FM 757, Winona, Texas 75792)

Selling 50 Simmental and SimAngus™ Bulls

• Yearling to Two-Year-Old Bulls • All are polled • Most are AI sired by breed leaders in both Simmental and Angus

Simmental and SimAngus™ Females

30 Simmental and SimAngus™ Females • Breds and Pairs plus both Simmental and SimAngus™ Open Heifers ready to breed • All are polled • Most are AI sired and bred to AI sires

50 Simbrah Females

• Bred Heifers plus Open Heifers ready to breed • Most are ½ Simmental ½ Brahman heifers resulting from the mating of productive 7P Ranch Simmental cows to ONE elite Brahman AI sire – Mr Kallion 1352 • The disposition is Excellent on these cattle • Most are registered with the American Simmental Association and also eligible to be Golden Certified registered with the American Brahman Breeders Association

Simbrah Females

Go to www.CattleInMotion.com to view online catalog and videos of our sale offering AND for live broadcast with internet bidding available on sale day.

Auctioneer:

Mark Tillman • 210-216-6754 • TX LIC# 9642

Sale Consultants:

Warren Garrett • 903-316-2889 Marty Ropp • 406-581-7835

www.7PRanch.com Call us today for your catalog Like us on Facebook.

New Members H.W. Francis Land & Livestock Fredericksburg

La Gloria Ranch San Antonio

Nemec Family Rosharon

Jerigg Harper Claredon

Laughlin Cattle West Columbia

NFR Cattle Vinita, Oklahoma

Heavens to Betsy Princeton

Ron Lawrence Owasso, Oklahoma

NOG Ranch LLC Midlothian

Hernandez Cattle Co. Winnsboro

Lazy E Livestock Horseshoe Bay

North Fork Red River Ranch Pampa

Cash Herren Skiatook, Oklahoma

Legado Land & Cattle LLC West Columbia

O&G Investments Houston

Robert J. Hittson Floresville

Dshanti Lewis Mount Pleasant

Charlotte Oakley Vinita, Oklahoma

Cooper Hokanson Canyon

LNL Cattle Co. Krum

One Mann Ranch Richland Springs

Holloway Ranch Dumas

Logan Ketron Ranch Fredericksburg

Carter Oswalt Eucha, Oklahoma

Holly Livestock Jay, Oklahoma

Magenta Cattle Co. LLC Amarillo

Ottmers Ranch Fredericksburg

Mitchell Hudgens Lubbock

Maly Ranch Blanco

John Owens Muldrow, Oklahoma

Drake Hyde Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Lilia Martinez San Antonio

Palmito Ranch Brownsville

Dorothy Mae Jennings Wellborn

Clint Matthews Kaufman

Peniel Ranch Hondo

Chris Jeter Weatherford

Craig Mayes Houston

Perez Family Ranches Hebbronville

JK Smith Ranch Telephone

McClosky Cattle Navasota

Cecilia Pesek Fredericksburg

Joe Diez Livestock Services Lincoln

Holli Metz New Braunfels

Peters Farms Union City, Oklahoma

Cathy & Stephen Jung Munday

Billy Mitchell Valley Mills

Potts Farm Cuero

Kelley Farms Vinita, Oklahoma

Moss Ranch Jacksboro

Priest Family First LP Fort Worth

Klen Kattle Fredericksburg

Nachlinger Farm & Ranch Hermleigh

R&C Ranch Calvert

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Annual Range Ready Sale

SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2024 We will present an offering of Angus and Hereford Bulls along with 12 Black Baldie pairs and 25 Angus pairs, set to calve in February/March.

J.T. Echols, DVM

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P.O Box 709 · Breckenridge, TX 76424 Cell (254) 559-0156 · Office (254) 559-9739 muleshoeranch@gmail.com · muleshoeherefordandangus.com Will Warren (254) 477-3055 • Will Echols (254) 522-1000 Lauren Echols Decker (979) 229-0280

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TAMUC Commerce

Jeramey Whitehouse Itasca

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Triple T Cattle Claredon

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Walker Farms Bowie

Williams Land & Cattle Co. Morton

Wallace Family Granbury

Sherry Williams New Waverly

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Tiffany Wise Fredericksburg

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors ANDERSON Elkhart Horse Auction

BURLESON

Caldwell Livestock Comm.

Where: Elkhart Phone: 903-764-1495 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Tiffany Patterson, 903-388-7288

Where: Caldwell Phone: 979-567-4119 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Mark Nygard, 512-281-6330

ATASCOSA

CALDWELL

Atascosa Livestock Exchange

Lockhart Auction

Where: Pleasanton Phone: 830-281-2516 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

Where: Lockhart Phone: 512-398-3476 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

AUSTIN

CAMP

Four County Auction

Bruce Overstreet Livestock

Where: Industry Phone: 979-357-2545 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

Where: Pittsburg Phone: 903-856-3440 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Michelle Willeford, 903-767-0670

BAILEY

CHEROKEE

Muleshoe Livestock Auction

Tri County Livestock Market

Where: Muleshoe Phone: 806-272-4201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Leo Aviles, 956-437-3899

Where: New Summerfield Phone: 903-726-3291 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Jason Spence, 903-316-1950

BEE

COLEMAN

Beeville Livestock Comm.

Where: Beeville Phone: 361-358-1727 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Robert Bridge, 361-542-6693

BOSQUE Meridian L/S Comm. Co. Where: Meridian Phone: 254-435-2988 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

Clifton Livestock Comm. LLC Where: Clifton Phone: 254-675-7717 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

BOWIE J & J Livestock Auction Where: Texarkana Phone: 903-832-3576 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Cheri Beal, 903-280-4554

Coleman Livestock Auction Where: Coleman Phone: 325-625-4191 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

COLORADO

Where: Columbus Phone: 979-732-2622 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-1228

COMANCHE

Comanche Livestock Exchange Where: Comanche Phone: 325-356-5231 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Michael Davis, 254-879-3121

COOKE

Where: Dalhart Phone: 806-249-5505 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Clifton Miller, 806-570-7439

DEAF SMITH Hereford Livestock Auction Where: Hereford Phone: 806-240-3082 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Joe Bob Via, 806-452-9280

DEWITT Cuero Livestock Comm.

Where: Cuero Phone: 361-275-2329 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

EASTLAND Texas Cattle Exchange Where: Eastland Phone: 254-629-2288 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

ERATH Dublin Livestock Auction Where: Dublin Phone: 254-445-1734 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Ronnie Ober, 817-371-7071

Erath County Dairy Sale Where: Dublin Phone: 254-968-7253 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

Stephenville Cattle Co. Where: Stephenville Phone: 254-968-4844 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

The New Gainesville Livestock Auction

FAYETTE

Where: Gainesville Phone: 940-665-4367 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

Flatonia Livestock Comm.

CORYELL

Where: Bryan Phone: 979-778-0904 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Gatesville Phone: 254-865-9121 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

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Cattleman’s Columbus Livestock Auction

BRAZOS

Brazos Valley Livestock Comm.

DALLAM

Coryell County Comm.

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Where: Flatonia Phone: 361-865-3538 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Schulenburg Livestock Auction Where: Schulenburg Phone: 979-743-6566 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Vance Weltner, 210-473-9099

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors FLOYD Floydada Livestock Sales

HAMILTON

Hamilton Livestock Comm.

Where: Floydada Phone: 806-983-2153 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: JE Stone, 806-777-4396

Where: Hamilton Phone: 254-386-3185 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

FRIO

HARDIN

Pearsall Livestock Auction Where: Pearsall Phone: 830-334-3653 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

GILLESPIE Gillespie Livestock Co. Where: Fredericksburg Phone: 830-997-4394 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Larry Bowden, 210-846-0380

GONZALES Gonzales Livestock Market Where: Gonzales Phone: 830-672-2845 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Derek Bettis, 979-743-9699

Nixon Livestock Comm.

Where: Nixon Phone: 830-582-1561 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

GREGG Longview Livestock Where: Longview Phone: 903-235-6385 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

GRIMES

Gore Family Auction Center Where: Silsbee Phone: 409-782-0612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Christy McCoy, 409-782-0612

HENDERSON

Athens Comm. Co. Where: Athens Phone: 903-675-3333 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

HIDALGO

Edinburg Livestock Auction Where: Edinburg Phone: 956-383-5671 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

HILL

Hubbard Livestock Market Where: Hubbard Phone: 254-576-2584 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Bob McBryde, 940-859-6217

HOPKINS

Sulphur Springs Livestock Comm.

Where: Sulphur Springs Phone: 903-885-2455 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

HOUSTON

East Texas Livestock Auction

JASPER Kirbyville Auction Barn Where: Kirbyville Phone: 409-423-2612 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Jerry Boulware, 936-465-1597

JIM WELLS Gulf Coast Livestock Market Where: Alice Phone: 361-664-4395 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Ramiro Garcia, 361-460-0008

JOHNSON Johnson County Cattle Auction Where: Cleburne Phone: 817-556-9090 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Lee Snyder, 254-707-1682

KARNES Karnes City Auction Where: Karnes City Phone: 830-780-3382 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Landyn Maguglin, 361-492-9484

Karnes County Livestock Exchange Where: Kenedy Phone: 830-583-2574 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

LAMAR Cattlemen’s Livestock Comm.

Where: Paris Phone: 903-784-2238 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Lana Caldwell, 903-908-0530

Paris Livestock Auction

Where: Crockett Phone: 936-544-2246 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Cheyenne London, 936-222-3689

Where: Paris Phone: 903-739-2575 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Robin Gibbs, 903-227-0791

HOWARD

LAMPASAS

Where: Big Spring Phone: 432-267-5881 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Bruce Brandenberger, 254-977-5763

Where: Lampasas Phone: 512-556-3611 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

GUADALUPE

JACKSON

LAVACA

Edna Livestock Auction

Hallettsville Livestock Comm.

Where: Seguin Phone: 830-379-9955 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Robert Fields, 361-207-5207

Where: Edna Phone: 361-782-7666 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Where: Hallettsville Phone: 361-798-4336 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Kaylee Malatek, 979-942-0323

Mid-Tex Livestock Auction Where: Anderson Phone: 936-825-3970 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Danielle Robbins, 512-944-0383

Navasota Livestock Auction Where: Navasota Phone: 936-825-6545 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

Seguin Cattle Co.

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors LEE

MEDINA

RUSK

Where: Giddings Phone: 979-542-2274 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

Where: Hondo Phone: 830-741-8061, Sale Day: Monday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Where: Henderson Phone: 903-657-2690 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Samuel Steadman, 318-617-1141

Lexington Livestock Comm.

MILAM

SAN SABA

Where: Cameron Phone: 254-697-6697 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Rick Faught, 936-442-1039

Where: San Saba Phone: ­325-372-5159 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: David Munden, 325-456-7253

NACOGDOCHES

SHELBY

Where: Nacogdoches Phone: 936-564-8661 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

Where: Center Phone: 936-598-4395 Sale Day: Wednesday Contact: Michael Witcher, 936-556-0992

NAVARRO

STARR

Where: Corsicana Phone: 903-872-1631 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

Where: Rio Grande City Phone: 956-437-1988 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Coney Alvarez Jr., 956-437-3899

PANOLA

SWISHER

Where: Groesbeck Phone: 254-729-3277 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

Where: Carthage Phone: 903-693-6361 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Lori Blankenship, 936-234-3441

Where: Tulia Phone: 806-995-4184 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Tommy Thompson, 806-690-4080

LIVE OAK

POLK

TAYLOR

Where: Livingston Phone: 936-327-4917 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

Where: Abilene Phone: 325-673-7865 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Dave Williams, 325-669-2030

POTTER

TITUS

Where: Amarillo Phone: 806-677-0777 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Gary McClellan, 806-334-0517

Where: Mt. Pleasant Phone: 903-575-9099 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

RAINS

TOM GREEN

Where: Emory Phone: 903-473-2512 Sale Days: Tuesday & Saturday Contact: Brandy Baughman, 903-440-4382

Where: San Angelo Phone: 325-653-3371 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Bruce Halfmann, 325-315-5972

Giddings Livestock Comm.

Where: Lexington Phone: 979-773-2922 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Nina Nygard, 512-281-6753

LEON Buffalo Livestock Comm.

Where: Buffalo Phone: 903-322-4940 Sale Day: Saturday Contact: Tyler Rader, 713-907-2725

LIBERTY Raywood Livestock Market Where: Raywood Phone: 936-587-4941 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Harvey Williamson, 963-334-5325

LIMESTONE Groesbeck Auction & Livestock

Live Oak Livestock Auction Where: Three Rivers Phone: 361-786-2553 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Marvin Bendele, 210-213-5890

MASON Jordan Cattle Auction Where: Mason Phone: 325-347-6361 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Warren Ottmers, 830-669-2262

MCLENNAN Waco Stockyards Where: Waco Phone: 254-753-3191 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Larry Brown, 254-265-1920

West Auction Where: West Phone: 254-826-3725 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

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Hunt Livestock Exchange

Union Comm.

Milam County Livestock Auction

Nacogdoches Livestock Exchange

Corsicana Livestock Market

Panola Livestock

Livingston Livestock Exchange

Lonestar Stockyards

Emory Livestock Auction

Jordan Cattle Auction

Center Auction Co.

Triple G Livestock Auction LLC

Tulia Livestock Auction

Abilene Auction

Stone Livestock Comm.

Producers Livestock Auction

ROBERTSON

UVALDE

Where: Calvert Phone: 979-364-2829 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Ray Davis, 254-718-5512

Where: Uvalde Phone: 830-278-5621 Sale Day: Thursday Contact: Clarence Stevens, 210-415-0441

Calvert Livestock Co.

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Auction Markets & Market Inspectors VAN ZANDT

Wharton Livestock Auction Where: Wharton

Mort Livestock Exchange

Phone: 979-532-3660

Where: Canton Phone: 903-287-6386

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Special Sales Only

Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Contact: Paul Pruitt, 903-725-6200

WICHITA

WASHINGTON Brenham Livestock Auction Where: Brenham

Wichita Livestock Sales Where: Wichita Falls

Contact: Lisa Sebastian, 979-270-3041

WHARTON El Campo Livestock Co. Phone: 979-543-2703 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Galynn Mazoch, 979-578-1823

Winnsboro Livestock Auction

WILBARGER

YOUNG

Where: Vernon Phone: 940-552-6000 Sale Day: Tuesday Contact: Dennis Wilson, 940-613-7693

Where: Graham

Vernon Livestock Market LLC

Where: El Campo

WOOD

Contact: R.C. Langford, 832-330-7279

Sale Day: Wednesday

Sale Day: Friday

Decatur Livestock Market Where: Decatur Phone: 940-627-5599 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Rebecca Benson, 940-389-6382

Where: Winnsboro Phone: 903-365-2201 Sale Day: Friday Contact: Alan Pruitt, 903-725-6200

Phone: 940-541-2222

Phone: 979-836-3621

WISE

2 yr old Hereford Bulls FOR SALE

Graham Livestock Comm. LLC Phone: 940-549-0078 Sale Day: Monday Contact: Kyla Rater, 940-284-9968

Our top quality genetics

produce strong, fertile breeders, delivering • Performance • Easy Fleshing • Easy Handling • Range Ready • Heavy Weaning Weights

Redbird Ranch

Herefords • Golden Certi f ied F1s Breeding Age Bulls • Heifers • Yearlings Harlen Merks, Mgr ph 361-649-1717 Nopal, TX • 11 mi. N of Yorktown

redbirdranchcattle.com February 2024

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AKAUSHI

GARY BUCHHOLZ 214.537.1285 gary@gkbcattle.com

www.GKB.ag

NEW HEADQUARTERS AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

7440 TX 16, Desdemona, TX 76445 75 miles west of Fort Worth

Performance Beefmasters from the Founding Family

63rd Bull Sale: October 5, 2024

BEEFMASTERS

Lorenzo Lasater • San Angelo, TX 325.656.9126 • isabeefmasters.com

littlerobe ANGUS

S I N C E

BLACK HEREFORD

Pollok, Texas Brian Moore • 936-465-2040

PRIVATE TREATY ANGUS BULLS AVAILABLE

Jarrod Payne

308.870.6348

FEMALES ALSO AVAILABLE PRIVATE TREATY

STEVE & GINGER OLSON Hereford, TX | (806) 676-3556 Steve@olsoncattle.com

EVERY DAY IS SALE DAY AT

Contact Regional Manager Radale Tiner: 979-492-2663 rtiner@angus.org

BRAHMAN

Bob Funk, owner Jarold Callahan, president Yukon, Oklahoma 800.664.3977 Angus & Hereford

WWW.EXPRESSRANCHES.COM 7 th Annual Early Bird Bull Sale • 1.22.24 45 th Annual Spring Production Sale • 4.6.24 9 th Annual Meating Demand Bull Sale • 5.6.24 20 th Annual Fall Production Sale • 9.23.24 22 nd Annual Profit Proven Com’l Female Sale • 11.25.24

Ashland, KS 67831 • (620) 635-2156 Mark • Greg • GAR@GardinerAngus.com www.GardinerAngus.com

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Farris Ranching Company “West Texas Tough”

Brangus and Ultrablack Bulls

Danny & MB Farris Tuscola, TX 325.669.5727

© 2023-2024 American Angus Association

Matthew Domel Cell: 254-749-3253 Mike & Barbara Domel – Meridian, TX Office: 254-435-2988 • Cell: 254-749-2240 www.mlslivestock.com

BRANGUS

Mike & Carla Bacica 11707 FM 2868 Flint, TX 75762 Mike: 903-520-0390 mbpga@aol.com Registered Black Herefords Carla: 903-530-8551 bacicafarms.com wtnca@aol.com

Power of Angus.

Double Creek Farms Angus Bulls for Sale – At all Times

830-613-1492 www.satterfieldranch.com

www.thicketycreekfarm.com

Home of the Moore Profit Bulls

www.olsoncattle.com

Tracy Woods

410 ACR 376 • Palestine, TX 75801

Private Treaty Welcome!!

www.mooreangus.com

405.880.3866

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Registered Gray Brahmans Dr. Scott & Nancy Satterfield

(409)779-9872

WWW.LITTLEROBEANGUSRANCH.COM

CAMERON, TEXAS

at LOST PRAIRIE LAKE • Palestine, Texas

Cullin Smith

RANCH

1 9 4 8

DALE & BRENDA JENKINS, DONNA JENKINS 806-852-2485, 806-255-8873

ANGUS

Private Treaty Females Semen & Embryos

SATTERFIELD RANCH

Detering Red Brahmans Beef Oriented Red Brahmans

BEEFMASTER

for the pasture and the show ring Liendo Plantation, 38653 Wyatt Chapel Rd. Hempstead, TX 77445 Will Detering, owner 281.989.8965 Web site: deteringredbrahmans.com

Casey Beefmasters

PARTIN & PARTIN HEART BAR RANCH

Watt M. Casey/Watt Jr. 325-668-1373 Albany, Texas 76430 www.CaseyBeefmasters.com

Janet, Steve and Carlton Partin 3159 FM 837 • Montalba, Texas 75853 903-549-3000 • partin.partin@aol.com Quality Janet Partin: 903-922-3689 Brahman Carlton Partin: 407-709-0297 Cattle www.heartbarranch.com Since 1936

Bill Carr

Visitors are always Welcome

Since 1948

Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters

5th Generation

Quality Beefmaster Cattle Ranches in Webb, Wilson and Kendall counties Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2947 Laredo, Texas 78044 Phone: 361/586-5067

Super Baldie Bred Heifers Available Fall to Early Spring

Brangus Bulls

For Sale Year Round ™ P.O. Box 253

940-736-5502 Dale

Era, TX 76238 940-768-2773 Ranch

Our

101st

Year

Sartwelle Brahman Ranch Ltd

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P O Box 27, Campbellton, Texas USA 78008

Sensibly Bred and Raised Brahman Cattle Sugie Sartwelle J. D. Sartwelle III

979-877-4239 361-500-5792

Email: sartwellej@gmail.com

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R AMRO LLC/ C ATTLE C OMPANY Registered Brangus & Charolais Bulls 713.204.4903 or 713.253.4804

923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com

EQUIPMENT

www.indianmoundranch.com

Call about bulls • Cuero, Texas CasCade 5000 Floating Pond Fountain Aerator

CHAROLAIS

J.T. Echols DVM

303 County Road 459 • Waelder, TX 78959 www.arrowheadcharolaisranch.com

Dennis Charolais Bulls 40 years of selective breeding/performance testing for… Easy Calving… and… Explosive Growth

Eric and Angie Dennis Saint Jo, TX 940/995-2161 940/841-2792 Cell

Proven to Produce Pounds contact us

Curtiss Nipp 580.513.3555 email: NIPPCHAROLAIS@YAHOO.COM

nippcharolais.com

P.O. Box 709 • Breckenridge, TX 76424 Of: (254) 559-9739 • Cell: (254) 559-0156

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QUALITY CHAROLAIS BULLS & HEIFERS

REGISTERED + GENTLE

D.P. OWEN + GROESBECK, TEXAS 254-729-8644

CHAROLAIS BULLS One or a truckload - Give us a call SW&S Cattle Company Don and Kathy Schill 903-388-1342 • Donie, Texas

Registered Polled Herefords & Black Baldies

HEREFORD

FOR SALE

Mitch Thomas: 956-535-0936 Tonnyre Thomas Joe: 956-535-0942 thomasra@gte.net www.thomascharolais.com

February 2024

2348 CR 165, Kenedy, TX 78119 theuret@sbcglobal.net 210-315-0103

HORSE

Contact: Nina Neel Sanders 214-454-8587 • Brady, TX

BAR J BAR HEREFORD RANCH Texas’ Only Hereford Operation West of the Rio Grande Jim Cell 915-479-5299 • Sue Cell 915-549-2534

Jim and Sue Darnell

TEXAS RANCH:

barjbarherefords@aol.com

OKLAHOMA RANCH:

County Hwy 50 7 miles north of Hwy 64 Freedom, Okla.

ABLA SPAÑOL

5 Paseo de Paz Lane El Paso, Texas 79932

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NOACK HEREFORDS 7– “Quality Registered Herefords” Est.1921 – Bulls for sale at all times out of good milking cows

Gentle Foundation Blue Roan Quarter Horses

Office: 512-446-6200 Cell: 979-218-0065

www.MesaTRanch.com

COATES RANCH COMPANY Ranch located six miles north of Big Lake, Texas on Highway 137.

Steve Wayne Coates Box 645 Mertzon, TX 76941 325/835-2531

Redbird Ranch

THE BOLD BREED

Herefords • Golden Certified F1s Harlen Merks, Mgr ph 361.649.1717 Nopal, TX • 11 mi. N of Yorktown

Registered Polled Herefords www.DoubleDiamondHerefords.com McDade, Texas 512.970.1595

325-754-5275

Director of Operations Cody Webb

Operations Manager Tony Martinez

Barnhart, Texas

325.835.2025

AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder

redbirdranchcattle.com

Rusk, Texas 512.970.3588

LIMOUSIN/ LIM-FLEX

“Registered Herefords Since 1938”

John 325-642-0745 • Tom 325-642-0748 Comanche, Texas; Ph. 325-356-2284; Fax 325-356-3185 Email: john@dudleybros.com

Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 • Cell 979-224-4698 Office 979-567-3131• J.SKRiVANEKRANCH@outlook.com Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21

JOIN TODAY

THOMAS CHAROLAIS, INC. P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, Texas 78580

Horned Bulls and Females

NEEL POLLED HEREFORDS

DOUBLE DIAMOND HEREFORDS ROLLING O FARMS

4609 Airport Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76117 817/831-3161 Wesley Theuret Herefords

10 -15’ high!

Call 7 days / week • FAST UPS SHIPPING!

Caleb Boscamp 830-857-5189 Julie Boscamp 830-857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com

Elegance & Improved Water Quality!

TEXAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

Southwest Texas Breeders Of the Cowman’s Type Cattle David Howard

830-988-2241 fax: 830-988-3131

cell: 830-591-3110 P.O. Box 1039, Sabinal, TX 78881

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Registered Herefords

7611 State Hwy 94 • Lufkin, Texas 75904

Pete Johnson owner

PH: 936-465-1672 www.sunnyhillranchherefords.com

TSCRA.ORG 800-242-7820

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JOHNSON CATTLE MARKETIN G

Tom Johnson 440 FM 246 Wortham, Texas 76693 817-291-5121

You need...

HELP Season-long farm workers to your door.

210-978-0775

JUSTIN Agency

Ranch Property Specialists www.justininsurance.com 800-972-0272

GIVE US A CALL!

Parker Friedrich 254-413-2420

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Capital Gains Tax Deferral Strategies Serving Texas for 20 years

(800) 545-8308 • bubanfinancial.com

580 FM 1810 Decatur, TX 76234 972-839-6485 Email: doak@doaklambert.com

LAND BROKERAGE | AUCTIONS | FINANCE | MANAGEMENT

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INSURANCE

Looking for Angus Genetics, Registered or Commercial, Bulls or Females?

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Performance Tested Beef Type

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5016 122nd St. Lubbock, Texas 79424 (806) 763-5331 • www.chassmiddleton.com e-mail: sam@csmandson.com

SELLING RANCHES in SOUTH TEXAS Dan Kinsel, Ranch Broker Cotulla, Texas 830-317-0115 DanKinselRanches.com

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Gertrudis

Harris Riverbend Farms

P.O. Box 691 Cleburne, TX 76031

Glen Rose, TX

Home (817) 641-4159

David Harris Office (817) 641-4771

From The Home of SANTA GERTRUDIS “Reputation” CATTLE Breeding Santa Gertrudis Since 1936

JOHN MARTIN RANCHES

Box 869, San Diego, Texas 78384 Ranch: 361-701-5683

CATTLE COMPANY

Lockney, Texas

Foster Bros. Farms

Office: (806) 652-3351 / Fax: (806) 652-3738 fosterbros@att.net / www.fosterbrosfarms.com David & DarLee Foster

Jody & Shawnda Foster

(806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 mbl.

(806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 mbl.

Mallett

Simmental & SimAngus

SIMMENTALS

20th BULL AnnualSALE Bull Sale March 7,8,2024 March 2012 San PrivateSaba, Treaty Texas Sales

Mike Mallett tested.

Our cattle are perfomance

10602 North Hwy. 281 • Lampasas, TX 76550 Mike 512-556-8548 and Connie Mallett • 512-556-1021 Home: • Cell: 512-556-1021 Lampasas, Texas • mmcmallett@outlook.com www.mallettsimmentals.com

TEXAS LONGHORN Stonewall Valley Ranch

Registerd Texas Longhorn bulls, cows, heifers, roping steers, trophy steers, semen, mounts skulls for sale.

Overnight accommodations available on the ranch.

www.stonewallvalleyranch.com

512-970-4676 (HORN) or 512-751-2386 (BEVO)

BRIGGS RANCHES P.O. Box 1417 Victoria, Texas 77902 361/573-7141

Serving Texas, New Mexico & Oklahoma Ranchers

LLPRANCHLAND.COM 325-655-6989 1002 Koenigheim, San Angelo, Texas 76903

FILEGONIA

Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459, Lott, TX 76656 • 956-802-6995 www.americanredbrangus.org bethmercer1974@gmail.com • www.filegoniacattle.com

512-858-7285

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Joe Jones-Manager • 361/897-1337

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February 2024

Upcoming Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FEBRUARY

THURSDAY, FEB. 1 – SUNDAY, FEB. 18 San Angelo Stock Show Where: San Angelo

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

South Texas Hereford Association: Bull Sale Featuring Case Ranch

Where: Beeville Livestock Comm., Beeville When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

Martin-Bruni Brangus & STS Ranger Registered Angus Bull Sale Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8 – SUNDAY, FEB. 25

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

TUESDAY, FEB. 20

Ranching 101: Top Tricks to Negotiating an Alternative Energy Contract Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 11 – FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Where: Cameron When: 10 a.m.

Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

44 Farms: Spring Bull Sale

Collier Farms: Advantage Plus Beefmaster Bull Sale Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham When: 12 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 27 – SUNDAY, MARCH 17

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

SATURDAY, FEB. 10

Where: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo When: 10 a.m.

Registered Range Bull Sale

Bradley 3 Ranch: The Wide Body Sale

J&N Ranch: 40 Production Sale Where: Leavenworth, Kansas When: 12:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: All Breeds Bull & Female Sale Where: Auction Barn, San Antonio When: 10 a.m.

Oklahoma Youth Expo

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 R.A. Brown: March Bull Sale Where: Throckmorton When: 1 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Wichita Falls Luncheon

Where: McBride’s Steakhouse, Wichita Falls When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: Houston

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28

th

Where: Wilson, Oklahoma When: 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

Where: San Antonio

Where: Estelline

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Nipp Charolais: 15th Annual Spring Bull Sale

Commercial Female Sale

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Muleshoe Ranch: Annual Range Ready Bull Sale Where: Breckenridge

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

Where: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo When: 1 p.m.

Ranching 101: Preparing Pastures for Spring

MARCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

South Texas Cattle Marketing: Spring Replacement Female Sale Where: Nixon Livestock Comm., Nixon

Where: Online When: 1 p.m.

Knox Brothers: Hereford & Angus Bull Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 16

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Where: Buchanan, Georgia

Where: Lampasas

Where: Desdemona When: 12 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 17

Cattleman’s Kind Simmental & SimAngus Bull Sale

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 – SUNDAY, MARCH 24

White Hawk Ranch: Beef Maker Bull Sale

Mallett Simmentals: 20th Annual Bull Sale

Special Replacement Female Sale

Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

7P Ranch: 30th Annual Spring Bull & Female Sale Where: Winona When: 1 p.m.

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Where: Jordan Cattle Auction, San Saba When: 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 – SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Rodeo Austin Where: Austin

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GKB Cattle & Barber Ranch: Spring Bull Sale

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo Where: Fort Worth

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Thomas Charolais: Spring Bull Sale Where: Raymondville When: 1 p.m.

February 2024

We didn’t just design the 6M Tractors with you in mind.

We designed them with you by our side.

Before we even hit the drawing board, we talked with farmers, fleet owners and more to learn what they need in a mid-size utility tractor. Visit JohnDeere.com/6M or JohnDeere.ca/6M or contact your John Deere dealer to discover the tractor you designed—with more visibility, better maneuverability and more options to fit your needs.

The 6M.

Reimagined by you. For you.

Ad Index 44 Farms ......................................... 74, Back Cover 7P Ranch ..................................................................... 65

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AgTrust Farm Credit ................................................ 5 Alligare ......................................................................... 55 American Angus Assoc. .............................. 33, 74 American Black Hereford Assoc. ................. 47 American Hereford Assoc. ................................ 41 American Red Brangus Assoc. ...................... 76 ArgonX ......................................................................... 68 Arrowhead Ranch ................................................. 75 Arrowquip .................................................................. 57 Artesian Cattle & Farming LLC ...................... 74

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Bacica Farms ............................................................ 74 Bar G Feedyard ....................................................... 36 Bar J Bar Hereford Ranch ................................. 75 Beefmaster Breeders United ............................ 3 BioZyme Inc. ............................................................. 49 Boa Safra Ag .............................................................. 81 Borchers Southern Y Ranches LP ................ 76 Brady & Hamilton LLP ......................................... 77 Buban Financial Services................................... 76

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Cactus Feeders ....................................................... 27 Casey Beefmasters ............................................... 74 CattleMax .................................................................... 15 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo ............... 69 Charles S. Middleton ............................................ 76 Coates Ranch Co. ................................................... 75 Collier Farms ............................................................. 39 Cox Concrete Products ....................................... 41

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Dan W. Kinsel III ...................................................... 76 Dennis Charolais .................................................... 75 Detering Red Brahmans ................................... 74 Doak Lambert ......................................................... 76 Double Creek Farms ............................................ 74 Double Diamond Herefords ............................ 75 Double Diamond Ranch .................................... 74 Dudley Bros. ............................................................. 75

Filegonia Cattle Co. .............................................. 76 Fishpondaerator .................................................... 75 Foster Bros. Farms ................................................ 76

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Gardiner Angus Ranch ....................................... 74 GKB Cattle ............................................................. 7, 74 Grandin Livestock Systems ............................. 46

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Hall & Hall ................................................................... 76 Harlow Cattle Co. ............... Inside Front Cover Harris Riverbend Farms ..................................... 76 Head Honchos LLC ............................................... 76 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC ........................... 42 Herbster Angus Farms ................................. 18, 19 Hi-Pro Feeds ............................................................. 43 Hilltop Ranch Beefmasters ............................. 74 Howard Herefords ................................................. 75

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Indian Hills Ranch ................................................. 74 Indian Mound Ranch ........................................... 75 Isa Beefmasters ...................................................... 74

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J.D. Hudgins Inc. ..................................................... 23 John Deere ................................................................ 79 John Martin Ranches .......................................... 76 Johnson Cattle Marketing ................................ 76 Jordan Cattle Auction .......................................... 17 Jorgensen Land & Cattle ................................... 53 Justin Insurance Agency .................................. 76

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Lawrence Family Limousin .............................. 75 Lee, Lee & Puckitt .................................................. 76 Littlerobe Angus Ranch ..................................... 74 LRB Ranches ............................................................ 76

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Express Ranches .................................................... 74 Express Scale Services ........................................ 31

Mallett Simmentals .............................................. 76 Mesa T Ranch ........................................................... 75 MK Ranch ................................................................... 74 Moly Manufacturing ......... Inside Back Cover Moore Angus ............................................................ 74 MP Brangus .............................................................. 74 Muleshoe Ranch .............................................. 67, 75

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Neel Polled Herefords ......................................... 75

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Farris Ranching Co. ............................................... 74

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Nipp Charolais .................................................. 29, 75 No Bull Enterprises ............................................... 46 Noack Herefords .................................................... 75 Nu Wagyu .................................................................. 76

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Olson Land & Cattle ............................................. 74 Outfront Cattle Service ...................................... 76

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Parker Friedrich Marketing & Consulting ...... 76 Partin & Partin Heart Bar Ranch .................. 74 Peacock Angus Ranch ....................................... 74 Pellet Technology USA ........................................ 67 PolyCleat ..................................................................... 50 Powell Herefords ................................................... 75

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Ramro LLC/RJ Cattle Co. ............................ 37, 75 Redbird Ranch ................................................. 73, 75 RediDriver .................................................................. 52 Rocker b Ranch ....................................................... 75 Rocking Chair Ranch ........................................... 28 Rolling O Farms ...................................................... 75 Rusty’s Weigh Scales .......................................... 27

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Sartwelle Brahman Ranch ............................... 74 Satterfield Ranch ................................................... 74 Schneider Brahmans ........................................... 74 Skrivanek Ranches ............................................... 75 South Texas Cattle Marketing ......................... 51 Stonewall Valley Ranch ...................................... 76 Sunny Hill Ranch Herefords ............................ 75 SW&S Cattle Co. ...................................................... 75 SweetPro Feed ........................................................ 27

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Texas Christian University ................................ 23 Texas Hereford Assoc. ......................................... 75 Thickety Creek Farm ............................................ 74 Thomas Charolais Inc. .................................. 59, 75 TSCRA Giving Day ................................................. 45 TSCRA Membership ............................................. 34 TSCRA Sponsors ..................................................... 35

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United Country/Craig Buford ......................... 76

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Wesley Theuret Herefords ............................... 75

February 2024

INTERESTED IN SAVING BIG ON TAXES? If you have taken title to agricultural land since 1990, you may qualify for soil nutrient deductions in excess of $1,300 per acre!

Section 180 of the tax code has been around since 1960 and almost no one knows about it or uses it.

This tax code allows you to deduct residual fertilizer in the soil when you acquire land.

At Boa Safra, we have a team that works on Soil Fertility Load reports daily, and we work with landowners like you across the country.

HOW THIS WORKS Since 1960, the federal tax code allows owners of agricultural land to deduct residual and excess soil nutrients present on your land at the time of purchase just like fencing, irrigation equipment, or other structures.

“I found the Boa Safra team to be very informative, responsive, and well-versed regarding soil fertility load analysis which is the key to section 180. I decided to go with them. I saved over $400,000 off my tax bill.“ - Luke M., Michigan “I had never heard about Boa Safra, soil fertility load analysis or Section 180.

The team walked me through the program, answered all my questions and as a result, I was able to utilize a $220,000 deduction.

Real money for my operation.”

- Jon H., Kansas

“I have been farming for a long time, and it was hard for me to understand this process, I thought if itwas real, I would have already known about it. The truth is it’s real, it works, and the Boa Safra team is very professional. The whole process was easy and 100% turnkey. My only regret is not doing this sooner.“ - Paul T., Iowa

WHY BOA SAFRA

Boa Safra Ag currently operates in 44+ states and has helped owners take advantage of soil deductions on close to 500,000 acres. The company has been vetted by national CPA firms, farm management groups, brokers, and lenders, and is ready to assist you.

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A Look Back

FEBRUARY 1924 Even a century ago, U.S. agricultural exports were valued in the billions.

The February 1924 magazine reported the value of all agricultural exports in 1922 was nearly $1.9 billion — about 50% of the total $3.8 billion for all U.S. exports of domestic products. An amazing figure when considering the transportation infrastructure and economies of the day.

As a result of generations of progress, U.S. exports of farm and food products to the world totaled $196 billion in 2022, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. CT

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February 2024

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THE 2024

SPRING BULL SALE FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • 10:00 AM • CAMERON, TEXAS

7 2 5 P E R FO R M A N C E A N G U S B U LL S

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT ONE OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

Tracy Woods

405.880.3866

Jarrod Payne

308.870.6348

Jill Ginn

806.570.6185

CASEY WORRELL 512.413.1610