Nelson Livestock Company’s 51st Annual Bull Sale
February 10, 2025 • Wibaux, MT
Auctioneer: Ty Thompson, MT
Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources (AGR) IL
Marketing Representatives: Marty Ropp (AGR); Jared Murnin (AGR); Rocky Forseth (AGR); Andy Rest, Cattle Business Weekly; Jaramie McLean, Tri-State Livestock News; and Kevin Murnin, American Hereford Association.
Representing ASA: Andy Roberts
High-Selling Lots:
$9,500 – 5/8 SM 3/8 AN, “NLC 79M,” s. by C-3 Next Up NS B220 J939, sold to Reverse El Ranch, Bison, SD.
$9,250 – 3/4 SM 1/4 AN, “NLC 148L,” s. by NLC Eagle 1J8, sold to Terry Stedman, Beach, ND.
$9,000 – PB SM, “NLC 57M,” s. by JLC Eagle 1J8, sold to Reverse El Ranch, Bison, SD.
$8,500 – 1/2 SM 1/2 AN, “NLC 27M,” s. by C-3 Next Up NS B220 J939, sold to Shad Haber, Vita.
$8,500 – 1/2 SM 1/2 AN, “NLC 301L,” s. by DB Iconic G95, sold to Steve Hillard, Glendive.
Bulls of the Big Sky
February 17, 2025 • Billings, MT
229 PB SM and SimInfluenced Bulls
Auctioneer: Ty Thompson, MT
Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources (AGR), IL
Marketing Representatives: Marty Ropp (AGR); Jared Murnin (AGR); Rocky Forseth AGR); John Goggins, Western Ag Reporter; Devin Murnin, Western Livestock Journal; and Jeff Thomas, The Prairie Star
Representing ASA: Andy Roberts
High-Selling Lots:
$37,500 – PB SM, “LBRS Mesquite M76,” s. by LBRS Genesis G69, sold to Barret Billingsley, Glasgow, KY.
$20,000 – 3/4 SM 1/4 AN, “Fauth Mr 802L,” s. by ASR American Proud H0301, sold to Schnabel Ranch Simmentals, Eureka, SD.
$12,500 – 1/2 SM 1/2 AN, “AOK Mr Iconic 470M, s. by DB Iconic G95, sold to T Heart Ranch, Center, CO.
$12,000 – PB SM, “AOK Mr Gold 477M,” s. by KBHR Mr Gold J142, sold to Miller Simmental, Gildford.
$12,000 – PB SM, “MFSR Genesis 750M,” s. by LBRS Genesis G69, sold to Steve Stoddard, Hammond.
Comments: Consignors included: AOK Simmental, Chinook; Fauth Ranch, Lavina; Konesky Simmental, Sand Coulee; Little Bitterroot River Simmental, Hot Springs; Miller Simmental, Gildford; Promise Land Ranch, Plummer, ID; and Rymo Cattle Company, Bonners Ferry, ID.
Emmons Ranch Bull Sale
March 1, 2025 • Olive, MT
Auctioneer: Charlee Kuchbacher, MT Representing ASA: Andy Roberts
73 SM and SimAngus Yearling Bulls $6,250
Doll Ranch’s 45th Annual Production Sale
March 4, 2025 • Mandan, ND
Auctioneers: Seth Weishaar and Lynn Weishaar, ND
Sale Representatives: Colt Keffer, CK Sales and Marketing; Hadley Schotte, Charolais Journal; Tony Heins, Western Ag Reporter; Scott Dirk, Tri-State Livestock News; and Kirby Goettsch, Farm and Ranch Guide
Representing ASA: Perry Thomas
High-Selling SM Lots:
$26,000 – Bull, “DCR Mr Vanderbilt M221,” s. by KS Vanderbilt G220, sold to Traxinger Simmentals, Houghton, SD.
$22,000 – Bull, “DCR Mr Megatron M315,” s. by DCR Mr Hangover H238, sold to Sonny Berndt, Rugby.
$15,000 – Bull, “DCR Mr Midnight-Ride M099,” s. by BC1 Structure J111, sold to Dan Staigle, Center.
$12,500 – Bull, “DCR Mr Mighty Mac M054,” s. by FW Hilger One 454H, sold to Chad Olson, Mandan.
$12,500 – Bull, “DCR Mr Mad Hatter M288,” s. by Bridle Bit Resource G917, sold to Joe Fritel, Willow City.
Comments: Also selling were 98 PB Charolais Bulls at an average of $6,337; and four PB Yearling Charolais Heifers at an average of $4,458.
Klein Ranch’s 7th Annual Heart of the Herd Sale
March 5, 2025 • Atwood, KS
Auctioneer: Charly Cummings, Yates Center
Marketing Representatives: Rocky Forseth, Allied Genetic Resources; Guy Peverly, Stock Exchange News; Bretty Sayer, Kansas Stockman; and Ben Gleason, Live-Ag.
Representing ASA: Susan Russell
High-Selling Lots:
$28,000 – PB SM Bull, “Klein King James M040,” s. by CLRS King James 616IK, cons. by Klein Ranch, sold to Wilkinson Farms Simmentals, ND.
$10,000 – 1/2 SM Bull, “TJKR Galileo 479M,” s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, cons. by Kechter Ranch, sold to Cord Sommer, NE.
Keller Broken Heart Ranch’s Annual Production Sale
March 6, 2025 • Mandan, ND
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Wellington, CO
Marketing Representatives: Kelly Klein, Tri-State Livestock News; Tony Heins, Western Ag Reporter; Dennis Ginkens, Western Livestock Reporter; Scott Ressler, ND Stockmen’s Association; Will Bollum, Special Assignment; Logan Hoffmann, DV Auction; Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources; and Jeremie, Ruble, Ruble Cattle Services.
Representing ASA: Russ Danielson
High-Selling Lots:
$200,000 – SimInfluenced Bull, “KBHR Mr Homelander M021,” s. by KBHR Homelander J071, sold to River Creek Farms, Manhattan, KS.
$75,000 – PB Bull, “KBHR Mr Essential M041,” s. by Gibbs 9114G Essential, sold to ST Genetics, OH; and Triangle J Ranch, Miller, NE.
$35,000 – PB Bull, “KBHR Mr Gunsmoke M089,” s. by KBHR Gunsmoke J131, sold to Shoal Creek Land and Cattle, Excelsior Springs, MO.
$23,000 – PB Bull, “KBHR Mr Jam-Packed M050,” s. by WS Jam-Packed 88J, sold to Westway Farms, Olds, AB.
$19,000 – PB Bull, “KBHR Mr Gunsmoke M058,” s. by KBHR Gunsmoke J131, sold to Wilkinson Farms, Montpelier.
$18,500 – PB Bull, “KBHR Mr Jam-Packed M188,” s. by WS Jam-Packed 88J, sold to Jamyson Fischer, Tappen.
$18,000 – SimInfluenced Bull, “KBHR Mr Stockmarket M004,” s. by Bieber CL Stockmarket E119, sold to Veseth Cattle Co., Malta, MT.
$17,000 – PB Heifer, “KBHR Ms Essential M007,” s. by Gibbs 9114G Essential, sold to Scott Werning, Emery, SD.
Eichacker Simmentals and JK Angus
Annual Production Sale
March 7, 2025 • Salem, SD
Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN
Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Jim Scheel, Special Assignment, SD; Randy Rasby, American Cattlemen, NE; Jeff Kapperman, Tri-State Neighbor, SD; Kent Snowden, Tri-State Neighbor, NE; Dustin Carter, Special Assignment, SD; Chris Effling, Special Assignment, SD; Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources, IL; Kadon Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly, SD; Jeremie Ruble, Special Assignment, IA; Tom Hook, Allied Genetic Resources, MN; and Justin Dikoff, DVAuction, SD. Representing ASA: Ken Odde
High-Selling SimInfluenced Lots:
$70,000 – PB SM Bull, “ES MK11,” s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, sold to 3C Christensen Ranch, Wessington.
$60,000 – PB SM Bull, “ES MG9107-1,” s. by CLRS King James 616K, sold to Doll Simmentals, New Salem, ND.
$50,000 – PB SM Bull, “ES MK69,” s. by JC Quiet Man 758K, sold to Hart Simmentals, Frederick.
$42,500 – PB SM Bull, “ES M94F-1,” s. by LCDR Reserve 210J, sold to Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore.
$34,000 – PB SM Bull, “ES MH 129-6,” s. by LCDR Diligence 215J, sold to Kenner Simmentals, Leeds, ND.
$27,000 – 3/4 SM Cow/Calf Pair, “ES L150,” s. by CLRS Homeland 327H, Heifer Calf s. by Bridle Bit Recharge K256, sold to Bichler Simmentals, Linton, ND; and Phil Smith, St. Johns, MI.
$21,000 – 3/4 SM Open Female, ES F113/Genesis Daughter Pick, sold to ST Genetics, Navasota, TX.
$20,000 – PB SM Bull, “ES MK63-1,” s. by Hook’s Hercules 209H, Nickeson Simmentals, Flandreau.
Comments: Also selling were 31 Angus Bulls at an average of $5,353.
Gonsior Simmentals’ 25th Annual “In The Heartland” Sale
March 8, 2025 • Fullerton, NE
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Co
Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN
Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Derek Vogt (EE); Rick Buehler, NE; Tim Burke, NE; Buddy Robertson, OK; Chris Beutler, Livestock Digital, NE; Jason Hanson, Livestock Digital, NE; Braden Benes, NE; Jeremie Ruble, IA; and Sarah Kucera, DVAuction, NE.
High-Selling Lots:
$40,000 – Bull, “Gonsior Part O The Journey M33,” s. OMF Journeyman J24, sold to Shoal Creek Land and Livestock, Excelsior Springs, MO.
$15,500 – Bull, “Gonsior First Revision M66,” s. by LCDR Reserve 210J, sold to Bergman Cattle Co., Arapahoe.
$15,000 – Bull, “Gonsior Red Storm M98,” s. by Bar CK Red Empire 9153G, sold to Brandon McHugh, Dunlap, IA.
$12,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Gonsior Kenzo K986,” s. by HILB Oracle C033R, Bull Calf s. by KBHR Keynote K229, sold to Sloup Simmentals, Staplehurst.
$12,000 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Gonsior Lana L11,” s. by W/C Executive Order 8543B, Heifer Calf s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, sold to Square D Simmentals, Garland, TX.
$11,000 – Bull, “Gonsior Showtime M48,” s. by Mr SR Mic Drop G15334, sold to Lazy S Simmental, Anselmo.
$10,000 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Gonsior/JMAM Addison L603,” s. by JSUL Something About Mary 8421, Bull Calf s. by KBHR Charger K102, sold to Square D Simmentals, Garland, TX.
$8,500 – Bull, “Gonsior 9M,” s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, sold to Keiser Cattle Gothenburg.
Comments: Mark your calendar for the 26th Annual Sale, March 14, 2026.
Colorado Select Bull Sale
March 15, 2025 • Fort Collins, CO
Auctioneers: Tom Frey, CO; and Shawn Silverberg, CO
Marketing Representatives: Corey Wilkins, Allied Genetic Resources; Justin Warren, Wyoming Livestock Roundup; and Jessic Chester, DVAuction.
Representing ASA: Susan Russell
High-Selling Lots:
$15,500 – PB SM, “1501M,” s. by ASR American Proud H0301, sold to McConkie Ranch, Altamont, UT.
$10,500 – PB SM, “817M,” s. by KBHR Bold Ruler H152, sold to Fox Ranch, Walden.
$10,500 – PB SM, “622M,” s. by KBHR Bolder Ruler H152, sold to Ritchard Ranch, Kremmling.
Rockin H Simmentals’ 11th Annual Production Sale
March 15, 2025 • Canby, MN
Auctioneer: Dustin Carter, SD
Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN
Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt, Special Assigment, MN; Chance Ujazdowski, WI; Kipp Julson, SD; Jason Hanson, Livestock Digital, NE; Kyle Hunt, Purina, SD; and Logan Hoffman, DVAuction, ND.
High-Selling Lots:
$18,000 – Bull, “Rockin H Memphis M78,” s. by OMF/DK KRJ Jawbreaker 15J, sold to Rincker Brothers, Strasburg, IL.
$14,000 – Bull, “Rockin H MVP M45,” s. by OMF/DK KRJ Jawbreaker 15J, sold to Ashworth Farm and Ranch, Oungre, SK.
$13,500 – Bull, “Rockin H Jawbreaker M55,” s. by OMF/DK KRJ Jawbreaker 15J, sold to Smith Farm and Livestock, Lehi, UT.
$10,500 – Bull, “Rockin H All American M58,” s. by LCDR Patriot 8K, sold to Steve Scholz, Stapleton, NE.
$10,500 – Bull, “Rockin H Mr Powerplay M65,” s. by TJ Power Play 422H, sold to Ketterling Simmentals, Wishek, ND.
$9,250 – Bull, “Rockin H Mr Patriot M66,” s. by LCDR Patriot 8K, sold to Alex Renaas, Nunda, SD.
$8,750 – Bull, “Rockin H Mr Favor M75,” s. by LCDR Favor 149F, sold to David Larson, Brainerd.
Bridle Bit Simmentals’ All Terrain Bull Sale
March 17, 2025 • Walsh, CO
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, CO
Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources (AGR), IL
Marketing Representatives: Corey Wilkins (AGR); Jared Murnin (AGR); Leoma Donsbach (AGR); DVAuction and Superior Livestock Auction. Representing ASA: Susan Russell
High-Selling Lots:
$47,000 – 3/4 SM Bull, “Bridle Bit Mr M427,” s. by CLRS Homeland 327H, sold to Rydeen Farms, MN.
$41,000 – 3/4 SM Bull, “Bridle Bit Mr M480,” s. by JC Mr Pontiac D114K, sold to Hall Stock Farm, ND.
$30,000 – PB SM Open Female, “Bridle Bit Miss M4108,” s. by Bridle Bit Recharge K256, sold to Bar KD Ranch, OR.
$23,000 – 5/8 SM Bull, “Bridle Bit Mr M429,” s. by CLRS Homeland 327H, sold to Jace Staudt.
$19,000 – PB SM Bull, “Bridle Bit Mr M422,” s. by Gibbs 9114G Essential, sold to Gil Cowles, KY.
$17,250 – 5/8 SM Bull, “FOCR Mr M413,” s. by Bridle Bit Eclipse E744, cons. by Far Out Cattle Ranch, sold to Rallin Nightingale, NM.
$17,000 – 5/8 SM Bull, “Bridle Bit Mr M404,” s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, sold to Darrin Davies, MO.
$16,000 – PB SM Open Female, “Bridle Bit Miss M490,” s. by Gibbs 9114 Essential, sold to Lyman Livestock.
$11,000 – 5/8 SM Open Female, “Bridle Bit Miss M49109,” s. by CLRS Homeland 327H, sold to Taylor Farms, KY.
Comments: Far Out Cattle Ranch was a guest consignor. Leoma Donsbach, Data Genie, was the featured speaker the night before the sale.
Kegley Simmentals’ 2nd Annual Bull and Female Sale
March 18, 2025 • Lisbon, ND
Auctioneer: Dustin Carter, SD
Sale Representatives: Logan Hoffmann, DVAuction; and Scott Ressler, Ringman.
Representing ASA: Perry Thomas High-Selling Lots:
$9,250 – PB SM Bull, “KEGS Mr Roper AE 2278,” s. by Colorado Bridle Bit E752, sold to Kaelberer Simmentals, New Salem.
$8,750 – PB SM Bull, “KEGS Mr QB1 1779,” s. by SFG Cowboy Logic D627, sold to Wade Heinrich, Larimore.
$8,250 – PB SM Bull, “KEGS Mr Charlie 2070,” s. by QB War Admiral K59, sold to Tyler Speich, Milnor.
$8,000 – 1/2 Blood SM Bull, “KEGS Mr Rolette JK2251,” s. by Tehama Tahoe B767, sold to Brandon Knuttson, Marion.
$6,500 – Pick of the Bred Heifers, sold to Tucker Phearson, Ayr.
$3,900 – 1/2 Blood Open Female, “KEGS Miss 2296,” s. by Tehama Tahoe B767, sold to Wade Heinrich, Larimore.
$3,800 – PB SM Open Female, “KEGS Miss JU2143,” s. by KBHR Mr Impact J177, sold to Wade Heinrich, Larimore.
$3,600 – PB SM Open Female, “KEGS Miss 2110,” s. by QB War Admiral K59, sold to Justin Bartholomay, Sheldon.
T-Heart Ranch’s High-Altitude Bull Sale
Auctioneer: Charly Cummings, KS
Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources (AGR), IL
Marketing Representatives: Marty Ropp (AGR); Corey Wilkins (AGR); Justin Warren, Superior Livestock; and Josh Staudt, Superior Livestock.
Representing ASA: Susan Russell
Comments: The sale offering was from T-Heart Ranch and Campbell Simmentals.
193 SM and SimAngus Yearling Bulls $7,326
