Gibbs Farms’ Annual Bull and Female Sale
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, OH
Representing ASA: Ashby Green
Comments: Cattle sold into 21 states, including AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.
Friday evening, Dr. Jamie T. Courter, State Beef Genetics Specialist of the University of Missouri, and Marty Ropp, CEO of Allied Genetic Resources, gave an educational program.
Corey Wilkins (right), Allied Genetic Resources, evaluating potential donors with Fred Smith, Clayton, NC.
Doug Gibbs welcomes a standingroom-only crowd to another great offering of Simmental and SimAngus genetics where the first dozen bulls offered averaged $19,500.
Some of the youngsters were practicing their livestock management skills during lunch prior to the sale.
NAILE Select Sale
November 16, 2024 • Louisville, KY
Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, OH
Sale Manager: Haefner Marketing, IL
Sale Staff: Shane Ryan, IL; and Kent Jaecke, OK
High-Selling Lots:
$36,000 – Pick of the Wayward Hill Farms Bull Calves, cons. by Wayward Hill Farms, KY; sold to Hart Farms, SD.
$16,000 – Bred Female, “RP/CMFM Stylish Love L007,” s. by SJW Exit 44, bred to THSF Lover Boy B33, cons. by Rocking P Livestock and Circle M Farms, KY; sold to Winston Grannis, KY.
$10,000 – Open Female, “H6S Sloan,” s. by TJSC Hammertime 35D, cons. by Happy 6 Simmentals, KY; sold to Bill Sloup, NE.
$9,750 – Open Female, “Harkers Bubble,” s. by W/C Relentless, cons. by Harker Simmentals, IN; sold to Larry Waltz, MO.
$9,500 – Pick of the 2025 “Vikki” ET Calves, cons. by Hicks Cattle, TX; sold to Ransom Farms, IN.
$9,500 – Open Female, “DF Nellie 443M,” s. by W/C Bankroll 811D, cons. by Dorsey Farms, IL; sold to Karley Sinclair, ON.
$9,500 – Bred Female, “WCCO Boots 317L,” s. by WHF/JS Double Up, bred to THSF Lover Boy B33, cons. by Woodard Cattle Co., OH; sold to Brady Mork, MN.
$8,500 – Bull, “RB2C Testimonial 305L,” s. by WLE Copacetic E02, cons. by River Bluff Cattle, IL; sold to Lenny Franklin, AL.
12th Annual “AffordaBull” and Female Sale
November 23, 2024 • Hogansville, GA
Auctioneer: Carroll Cannon, GA
Sale Staff: Patsy Cannon, GA; Glenn Smith, GA; and Paul Wall, GA.
High-Selling Lots:
$7,750 – SimAngus Bull, “JCCJ Cowboy Cut 335L,” s. by JCCJ Cowboy Cut 146J, cons. by Callaway Cattle Co., Hogansville; sold to Elliott Farms, Lizella.
$7,500 – SM Bull, “DRG Lonnie 14L,” s. by KS Net Income H433, cons. by Driggers Simmental Farm, Glennville; sold to Will Tucker, Pine Mountain.
$7,250 – SimAngus Bull, “JCCJ Nightride 314L,” s. by J Bar J Nightride 225Z, cons. by Callway Cattle Co., Hogansville; sold to Worth Farms, Edison.
$6,000 – SM Bull, “DRG Leon 21L,” s. by LCDR Reserve 210J, cons. by Driggers Simmental Farm, Glennville; sold to Brent BadilloMcDaniel, Rydal.
$6,000 – SM Bull, “DRG Larry 20L,” s. by GW Hilger One 454H, cons. by Driggers Simmental Farm, Glennville; sold to Miller Simmentals, Gildford, MT.
$5,500 – SimAngus Bull, “JCCJ Sone Cold 317L,” s. by TJ Stone Cold 336G, cons. by Callaway Cattle Co., Hogansville; sold to TWA Farm, Fort Valley.
$5,500 – SimAngus Bull, “DRG Lamar 18L,” s. by LCDR Reserve 210J, cons. by Driggers Simmental Farm, Glennville; sold to Highsmith Farms, Wray.
$5,250 – SimAngus Bull, “JCCJ Honor 321L,” s. by KBHR Honor H060, cons. by Callaway Cattle Co., Hogansville; sold to Gary Daniel, Cypress Inn, TN.
Comments: Bulls sold into AL, FL, GA, MT, and TN.
Western Choice Female Sale
December 7, 2024 • Billings, MT
Sale Manager: Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources (AGR), IL; Jared Murnin (AGR); and Rocky Forseth (AGR).
Marketing Representatives: Todd Finke; Marr Wznick, Western Ag Reporter; Deven Murnin, Western Livestock Journal; and Jeff Thomas, The Prairie Star.
Representing ASA: Andy Roberts
High-Selling Lots:
$17,000 – Red 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Bred Cow, “GW Miss Direct Drive 932E,” s. by VGW Direct Drive, cons. by Gateway Simmental, sold to Dillan Line, Miller, NE.
$14,000 – Black 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Bred Heifer, “GW Miss Galileo 754L,” s. by Hook’s Galileo 210G, cons. by Gateway Simmental, sold to Connor Kaelberer, New Salem, ND.
$9,000 – Black 5/8 SM 3/8 SM Bred Heifer, “GW Miss High Ball 434L,” s. by GW High Ball 102H, cons. by Gateway Simmental, sold to JC Simmental, Clare, MI.
$7,250 – Red 1/2 SM 5/16 AR 3/16 AN Heifer Calf, “GW Miss Movin On 578M,” s. by GW Movin On 183C, cons. by Gateway Simmental, sold to Dillan Line, Miller, NE.
$7,250 – Black 1/2 SM 5/16 AN 5/32 CS 1/32 AR Bred Heifer, “W5R Miss Hilger 1 31L,” s. by GW Hilger One 454H, cons. by Walking 5 Ranch, sold to to Jordan Valigura, Estancia, NM.
Comments: Consignors included 3H Simmental, Plains; Begger’s Diamond V Ranch, Wibaux; Clarks Fork Angus and Simmental Ranch, Edgar; Gateway Simmental, Lewistown; Laird Simmentals, Dubois, ID; Miller Simmental, Gildford; Rice Cattle, Bonners Ferry, ID; Rymo Cattle Company, Bonners Ferry, ID; Table Rock Ranch, Ririe, ID; Uriarte Cattle Co., LLC, Stevensville; and Walking 5 Ranch, Broadview. The sale also included the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a black 1/2 SM 1/2 AN heifer calf, “M53,” s. by CCR Fire Power 8081J, donated by Begger’s Diamond V Ranch. Won by Black Summit Ranch, Powell, WY. The raffle generated over $5,520 to benefit the Montana Simmental Association.
Inside the sale facility.
UT Bull Test Sale
December 12, 2024 • Spring Hill, TN
High-Selling SimInfluenced Bulls:
$8,500 – SimAngus, cons. by Reed Family Farms, sold to Jerry Hoffines, Ekron, KY.
$8,250 – SimAngus, cons. by Scott Valley Farm, sold to Sleigh Brothers, Clarksville.
$8,000 – PB SM, cons. by Cumberland Bottoms Ranch, sold to Hoyt Dillehay, Cookeville.
$7,500 – SimAngus, cons. by Southern Cross Ranch, sold to Mike Evans, Woodville, AL.
$7,500 – SimAngus, cons. by Ligon Simmentals, sold to Brandon Jones, Pulaski.
$7,250 – SimAngus, cons. by Scott Valley Farm, sold to Michael Goode, Minor Hill.
$7,000 – SimAngus, cons. by Scott Valley Farm, sold to Ray Wakefield, Lewisburg.
Comments: Also selling were 33 Angus Bulls at an average of $5,124; four Hereford Bulls at an average of $5,750.
North Dakota Simmental Association’s Classic Sale
December 14, 2024 • Mandan, ND
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE
Sale Manager: Jeff Thomas, MT
Marketing Representatives: Kirby Goettsch, Farm and Ranch Guide; Scott Ressler, ND Stockmen’s Association; Tony Heins, Cattle Business Weekly; and Todd Finke, Special Assignment. Representing ASA: Perry Thomas High-Selling Lots:
$13,500 – Bred Heifer, “Miss Traxs L361,” s. by Rockin H Captivate J75, bred to Redhill Burley 99J, cons. by Traxinger Simmental, Houghton, SD; sold to Kunkel Simmentals, New Salem.
$10,500 – Bred Heifer, “QB Ms L334,” s. by TNT Journey J458, bred to LRS Falcon, cons. by Quandt Brothers, Oakes; sold to Mike Kegley, Casselton.
$10,000 – Bred Heifer, “QB Ms L329,” s. by Springcreek Ironsides 53G, bred to BC Structure J111, cons. by Quandt Brothers, Oakes; sold to ClearWater Simmentals, Milan, IN.
$7,000 – Open Heifer, “KR Miss Elsie M01,” s. by KWA Northstate 63H, cons. by Kaelberer Ranch, New Salem; sold to Ashworth Farm and Ranch, SK.
$6,250 – Open Heifer, “4E Gigi 19M,” s. by KLER Promoter G15, cons. by 4E Simmentals, Plaza; sold to Kemnitz Ranch, Cavalier.
Comments: Also selling were 31 embryo lots at an average of $393.
25th Annual Florida Bull Test
January 18, 2025 • Greenwood, FL
Auctioneer: Carroll Cannon, GA
High-Selling SimInfluenced Lots:
$7,000 – PB SM Bull, “Woodlawn Fate,” s. by Mr SR Mic Drop G1534, cons. by Woodlawn Farms, LLC, Clarksville, GA.
$7,000 – SimAngus Bull, “CHESF9L,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Tom Chestnut Family Ranch, Headland, AL.
$7,000 – SimAngus Bull, “CHES E52L,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Tom Chestnut Family Ranch, Headland, AL.
$7,000 – SimAngus Bull, “GTF MC2 L511,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Gamble Town Farm, Inc., Columbia, AL.
$6,750 – SimAngus Bull, “CHES F9L,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Tom Chestnut Family Ranch, Headland, AL.
$6,500 – SimAngus Bull, “CHES MC 95,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Tom Chestnut Family Ranch, Headland, AL.
$6,000 – SimAngus Bull, “CHES Commander 8,” s. by CCR Commander 5135F, cons. by Tom Chestnut Family Ranch, Headland, AL.
$6,000 – SimAngus Bull, “GTF Colonel L317,” s. by Chat Salvo J10, cons. by Gamble Town Farm, Columbia, AL.
$6,000 – SimAngus Bull, “GTF MC2 L641,” s. by TJ MC Squared 509H, cons. by Gamble Town Farm, Columbia, AL.
Comments: Also selling were 20 Black Angus Bulls at an average of $5,425; 1 Red Brangus Bull for $5,250; and 1 Charolais Bull for $6,250. An estimated 250 buyers bid on the 46 performance-tested bulls for sale. During the 112-day feed test, the bulls were evaluated for feed efficiency, average daily gain, weight per day of age, and carcass merit.
Ellingson Simmentals’ 25th Anniversary
“Expect Excellence” Annual Sale
January 24, 2025 • Dahlen, ND
Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, Shepherd, MT
Sale Representatives: Jeff Thomas, The Farm and Ranch Guide; Tony Heins, Western Ag Reporter; Kadon Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly; and Logan Hoffmann, DVAuction.
Representing ASA: Russ Danielson
High-Selling Lots:
$24,000 – PB SM Bull, “Ellingson /STR Red Notice M4034,” s. by R Plus 5015C, sold to Red Top Ag Ventures, Lousa, AB.
$21,000 – SimAngus Bull, “Ellingson Growth Fund M461,” s. by Deer Valley Growth Fund, sold to Roger Kadrmas, Dickinson.
$19,000 – SimAngus Bull, “Ellingson Deadwood M412,” s. by Poss Deadwood, sold to Bill Begger, Wibaux, MT.
$18,000 – PB SM Bull, “Ellingson Genesis M498,” s. by LBRS Genesis G69, sold to Steve Stoddard, Broadus, MT.
$17,000 – PB SM Bull, “Ellingson Beef Maker M409,” s. by Ellingson Beef Maker Y113, sold to Jamyson Fisher, Tappen, ND.
$5,000 – SimAngus Heifer, “Ellingson Ms Yuma M423, s. by R Plus Yuma 9087G, sold to Darren Eli, Binford.
Rogers Jacobs (L) and Russ Danielson.
Looking over the offering.
Onsite sale crowd and those connected online.
Marit Ellingson, Roger Jacobs and John Ellingson.
8th Annual Reck Brothers’ Genetic Advantage Sale
January 26, 2025 • Blakesburg, IA
Auctioneer: Jon Schaben, IA
Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN
Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Tom Rooney, IA; Wille Weis, Special Assignment, IA; Austin Brandt, Agri-Media Group, IA; Jeremie Ruble, Special Assignment, IA; Mike Sorensen, Special Assignment, IA; Kendall Bremer, Special Assignment, IA; Greg Miller, Special Assignment, SD; Brice Walker, Consultant, MO; and Amanda Hilbrands, LiveAuctions.TV, MN.
High-Selling Lots:
$14,000 – Bull, “RBS Lover Boy L157,” s. by THSF Lover Boy B33, sold to Level Lane Farm, Milton.
$8,250 – Bull, “RBS Intuition M109,” s. by W/C Intuition 1574J, sold to Bell Angus Genetics, Salem, MO.
$8,000 – Bull, “RBS Tecumseh L713,” s. by STCC Tecumseh 058J, sold to Jolie Johnson, Monmouth, IL.
$7,750 – Bred Female, “RBS Luna L322,” s. by Rubys Turnkpike 771E, bred to Mr SR 71 Right Now E1538, sold to Sandeen Genetics, Blakesburg.
$7,250 – Bred Female, “RBS Miss L317,” s. by W/C Bankroll 4254F, bred to Mr SR 71 Right Now E1538, sold to Moody Farms, Maxwell.
$7,250 – Bull, “RBS 4254F L404,” s. by W/C Bankroll 4254 F, sold to Ray Eash, Blakesburg.
$7,250 – Bred Female, “RBS Zahara L365,” s. by Mr SR 71 Right Now E1538, bred to TSN Statesman K006, sold to Conner Glosser, Blakesburg.
$6,750 – Bred Female, “CWSC Rhythm L329,” s. by THSF Lover Boy B33, bred to W/C Intuition 1574J, sold to Wibholm Cattle Company, Dows.
Neighbor Scott Sandeen added Reck genetics to his herd.
The matriarch of the Reck family, Carolyn Reck.
Brandon Reck welcomes the large crowd.
The Reck crew (L–R) Brandon, Rodney, Don, and Lonny.
Walton – Berry Graduate Student Support Grant
Purpose:
To aid in the professional development, success, and experiences of young animal scientists at the regional and national level, by providing support for graduate study. The recipient shall mentor a Masters or PhD student in Animal Science. The recipient mentor and student shall provide a report for publication in both SimTalk and theRegister.
The Committee requests that faculty mentors apply for the grant to assist in planning and conducting research, as well as graduate student recruitment and travel. The Committee will award funds to the top two qualifying programs: $5,000 to the top pick and $3,000 to the second choice.
This grant is available to all agriculture disciplines; however, focus will be on the genetic improvement of livestock.
Entry Deadline: April 15, 2025, with announcement by May 15, 2025.
To apply for this award:
Faculty members must submit an application explaining the particular area of study and how these funds will be used. The application will include a description of the research, along with supporting documentation from the Department Administration.
This grant will be made payable as a gift to the research account of the selected faculty member.
