Stevenson Angus Ranch

TSLN Rep: Wrye Williams

Date of Sale: March 3, 2024

Location: Stevenson Down T Angus Ranch in White Sulphur Springs, MT

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins & Roger Jacobs

Sales Manager: Rance Long, Inc

Averages:
75 Older Bulls – $8,730
99 Yearling Bulls – $7,173
13 Open Registered Heifers – $7,615


Great day at the new sale facility of Stevenson Down T Angus in White Sulphur Springs, MT. The bulls were big and stout. A great crowd of friends and customers showed up to support the Stevensons.

Top Bulls:

Lot 8, Stevenson Salvation 2074, 4/12/2022 son of SG Salvation, sold to Sehelske Angus of Virgil, SD for $20,000

Lot 48, Stevenson Incentive 2191, 4/30/2022 son of Sitz Incentive 704H, sold to Bear Mountain Angus of Palisade, NE for $15,000

Lot 12, Stevenson Salvation 2014, 4/7/2022 son of SG Salvation, sold to Commercial Bull Buyer of MT for $15,000

Lot 46, Stevenson Incentive 2132, 4/24/2022 son of Sitz Incentive 704H, sold to Commercial Bull Buyer of WY for $15,000

Lot 101, Stevenson Justification 31004, 1/21/2023 son of Boyd Justification, sold to Commercial Bull Buyer of MT for $15,000

Lot 114, Stevenson Incentive 31023, 1/24/2023 son of Sitz Incentive, sold to Commercial Bull Buyer of MT for $14,000

Top Open Heifer:

Lot A, Stevenson Pride Lady 3026, 1/26/2023 Daughter of Sterling Pacific 904, Sold to Jocko Valley Ranch of Arlee, MT for $17,500

Full crowd in the stands and standing room only behind them.
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Auctioneer – Joe Goggins, Sale Manager – Rance Long and the Stevenson family.
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Jocko Valley Ranch of Arlee, MT was a top bidder.
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Sandhill Red Angus Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep: Wrye Williams

Date of Sale: March 5, 2024

Location: Sidney Livestock Market Center in Sidney, MT

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

Averages:
81 Bulls – $5543
103 Heifers – $3067


Nice day spent up north in Sidney, MT at the Sandhill Red Angus Production Sale. There was a great set of moderate framed red angus bulls up for grabs.

Top Bulls:

Lot 5, SRJJ Leading Edge 3018, 2/27/2023 son of 5L Leading Edge 15383-117C, sold to Clear Bent Bar, Inc. of Leiter, WY for $17,500

Lot 9, SRJJ First Fuel 3089, 3/21/2023 son of DVO Right Of First Refusal, sold to David Kennedy of Redfield, OR for $10,500

Lot 2, SRJJ Cutting Edge 3090, 3/21/2023 son of RED T-K Cutting Edge, sold to Dennis Bradshaw of Oklahoma City, OK for $10,000

Lot 52, SRJJ Slowburn 3027, 3/11/2023 son of Red Lwnbrg Slowburn, sold to Wade Smith of Froid, ND for $8500

A good crowd of buyers.
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Auctioneer Joe Goggins and Andrew Johnson of Sandhill Red Angus giving opening statements.
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Sinclair Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep: Scott Dirk

Date of Sale: March 3, 2024

Location: Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Buffalo, WY

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs

Averages:
126 Yearling Angus Bulls avg. $4,912
16 Registered Angus Yearling Heifers avg. $3,381
65 Commercial Angus Yearling Heifers avg. $2,250


This marked the 20th Annual Bull and Female for Sinclair Cattle Co. Sinclair Cattle Co. is working to preserve and further develop the great N Bar Angus Emulation genetics with moderate framed multi-functioning bulls and females.

Top Bulls:
Lot 9, Sinclair Emulation L537, Feb. 11, 2023 son of N Bar Emulation EXT x Basin Rainmaker 502 2N1 to CCK Angus, Florence, SD for $11,500.

Lot 66, Sinclair Black Iron L504, Jan. 31, 2023 son of Sinclair Black Iron 7UR26 x Basin Rainmaker 654X to Brock Boyle Danbury, IA for $11,500.

Lot 24, Sinclair X-Plus L101, Mar. 9, 2023 son of Sinclair Emulation XXP x Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 to jack Brackett, Rogerson, ID for $10,500.

Lot 1, Sinclair Longmire L505, Feb. 1, 2023 son of Reisig Longmire 8326 x Sinclair Exactly 4U2 to 7 Hanging 7 Ranch, Grass Range, MT for $10,000.

Lot 11, Sinclair Justified L511, Feb. 7, 2023 son of KG Justified 3023 x Vermilion Spur G3269 to 7 Hanging 7 Ranch, Grass Range, MT for $8,750.

Logan Baker was the spokesman for Sinclair Cattle Co. 20th Annual Production Sale.
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Shannon Wheeler, Salt Creek Cattle Co. and Taylor Snook in the yards at the Sinclair Cattle Co. sale.
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Jim Hughes, 7 Hanging 7 Ranch, repeat Sinclair Cattle bull buyer.
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Smith Angus Ranch 34th Annual Bull Sale

TSLN Rep: Cody Nye

Date of Sale: March 22, 2024

Location: at the ranch – Bassett, NE

Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar

Averages:
29 Older Angus Bulls averaged $5,793
39 Yearling Angus Bulls averaged $4,762

Top Bulls
Lot 3 – $11,000. Smith Barricade 48P; DOB: 8/26/22; Sire: Sitz Barricade 632F; MGS: Kramers Apollo 317. Sold to a commercial bull buyer from NE.

Lot 11 – $10,000. Smith Rangeland 29P; DOB: 8/24/22; Sire: Ellingson Rangeland; MGS: HA Cowboy Up 5405. Sold to a commercial bull buyer from NE.


It was a good day for Smith Angus on March 22nd. The weather turned cold, but there was a good turnout of Cattlemen from the Sandhills and surrounding areas. It was evident while going through the offering that the Smiths are breeding for females that will thrive in their environment without sacrificing performance. Congratulations to the entire Smith family on another good sale.

Cameron Smith welcomes everyone to the ranch for the 2024 bull sale.
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Connealy Angus Spring Bull Sale

TSLN Rep: Cody Nye

Date of Sale: March 23, 2024

Location: at the ranch – Whitman, NE

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins & Ty Thompson

Averages:
394 Older Angus Bulls averaged $12,359
99 Yearling Angus Bulls averaged $13,370
493 Total Angus Bulls averaged $12,562

6 Registered Open Angus Heifers averaged $24,166

Top Bulls:
Lot 197 – $130,000. Connealy Vindicate 7745; DOB: 11/11/22; Sire: Connealy Vindicate 0366; MGS: Connealy Uptown 098E. Sold to ABS Global Inc. of DeForest, WI.

Lot 12 – $70,000. Connealy Craftsman 870X 973L; DOB: 2/14/23; Sire: Connealy Craftsman; MGS: Connealy Regulator. Sold to ABS Global Inc. of DeForest, WI.

Lot 280 – $70,000. Connealy Jonesboro 726K; DOB: 11/20/22; Sire: Williams Jonesboro 700-602; MGS: Connealy Confidence Plus. Sold to Ostrand Angus of Mason City, NE.

Lot 70 – $65,000. Connealy Vindicate 8521 850N; DOB: 2/17/23; Sire: Connealy Vindicate 0366; MGS: Connealy Niobrara 5451. Sold to Mound Creek Ranch of Leona, TX.

Lot 480 – $45,000. Connealy Fair-N-Square 833Z; DOB: 8/13/22; Sire: Myers Fair-N-Square; MGS: Connealy Spur. Sold to Lindskov LT Ranch of Isabel, SD.

Lot 180 – $40,000. Connealy Sunpower 9867; DOB: 11/24/22; Sire: O’Connell Sunpower; MGS: Connealy Outback. Sold to Mogck Angus Farms of Tripp, SD.

Lot 252 – $40,000. Connealy Finnegan 784E 665K; DOB: 11/19/22; Sire: Connealy Finnegan; MGS: Woodside Rito 4P26 of 0242. Sold to Cedar Top Ranch of Stapleton, NE and High Point Genetics of Osceola, IA.

Top Open Heifers
Lot D – $40,000. Joy Es of Conanga 870X 382X. DOB: 2/7/23; Sire: Connealy Craftsman; MGS: Connealy Regulator. Sold to Rooney Angus Ranch of Chippewa Falls, WI.

Lot E – $35,000. Black Bella of Conanga 357L; DOB: 2/12/23; Sire: Connealy Commerce; MGS: Yon Full Force C398. Sold to Katie Colin Farm of Cartersville, GA.

Lot C – $30,000. Diabla of Conanga 9318 32L; DOB: 2/8/23; Sire: Conealy Craftsman; MGS: Connealy Legendary 644L. Sold to Ridgetop Angus of Liberty, KY.

It was another outstanding day for Connealy Angus at their Annual Spring Bull Sale. The sale facility was standing room only throughout the majority of the sale with people looking to find their next great herd sire. The Connealys have been selling bulls for 55 years and they have made a lasting impact on the Angus breed. Congratulations to the entire Connealy Angus crew on a great day.

The Connealy Family gathered in the sale ring while Jerry welcomed everyone to the ranch before starting the 2024 Spring Bull Sale.
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L Bar W Cattle Company 8th Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep: Wrye Williams

Date of Sale: March 8, 2024

Location: At the Ranch in Absarokee, MT

Auctioneer: Justin Stout

Averages:
50 Yearling Bulls – $6,950
1 Two Year Old Bull – $7,750
6 Eighteen Month Old Bulls – $6,042

Couldn’t have asked for a better day on the beautiful L Bar W Ranch. The bulls were big and good looking plus the views from the ranch were great as well. The L Bar W people are great to work with and make sure customers are satisfied.

Top Bulls:

LW 1103 Domino 3076L ET, 1/15/2023 son of LW 7131 Domino 1103J ET, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords of Oshkosh, NE for $24,000

LW 075 Domino 3075L ET, 1/15/2023 son of LW 7131 Domino 075H ET, sold to John Patterson of Columbus, MT for $15,000

LW 1103 Domino 3053L ET, 1/12/2023 son of LW 7131 Domino 075H ET, sold to Three Hills Ranch of Bernard, Iowa for $14,000

LW 901 Domino 3078L ET, 1/15/2023 son of LW 7131 Domino 075H ET, sold to Castle Rock Ranch of Volborg, MT for $13,500

LW 901 Domino 3013L ET, 1/5/2023 son of LW 6128 Domino 901G ET, sold to Ivy Farms of Blackwater, MO for $13,000

LW 901 Domino 3040L ET, 1/10/2023 son of LW 6128 Domino 901G ET, sold to Van Newkirk Herefords of Oshkosh, NE for $12,500

Mike Walen giving an opening speech.
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A great crowd of bidders gathered for the L Bar W Hereford Sale.
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Auctioneer Justin Stout and Carl Loyning.
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Axtell Cattle Company Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep: Cody Nye

Date of Sale: March 25, 2024

Location: Sterling Livestock Commission – Sterling, CO

Auctioneer: Jason Santomaso

Averages
57 Red Angus Bulls averaged $6,095
20 Registered Open Red Angus Heifers averaged $2,583
26 Commercial Open Heifers averaged $1,865.

Top Bulls
Lot 13 – $15,500. Axtell Dominor 3855 ; DOB: 3/1/23 ; Sire: Axtell Dominor 4124 ; MGS: Axtell Epic 511. Sold to Chris Loeffler of Atwood, KS.

Lot 24 – $14,000. Axtell El Toro 3609 ; DOB: 3/28/23 ; Sire: Duff El Chapo 2077 ; MGS: Calvo Red Knight 86A. Sold to Orton Red Angus of Ainsworth, NE.

Lot 4 – $12,500. Axtell Widescreen 3809 ; DOB: 3/9/23 ; Sire: Forster Widescreen F129 ; MGS: Calvo 64Z Julian 34C. Sold to York Creek Red Angus of Herman, NE.

Lot 2 – $10,000. Axtell El Toro 3718 ; DOB: 3/14/23 ; Sire; Duff El Chapo 2077 ; MGS: Beckton Emperor X342 J3. Sold to Chris Loeffler of Atwood, KS.


A cold front moved across the area making for a bitter day in Sterling, CO for the Axtell Cattle Company annual production sale, but that did not slow anything down during the sale. The offering consisted of a stout set of Red Angus bulls and females and they were met with high demand from bidders in the seats and online. Congratulations to the Axtell family on a successful day!

Brian Axtell makes opening remarks before kicking off the 2024 sale.
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3C/NLC 53rd Annual Bull Sale

TSLN Rep: Kelly Klein

Date of Sale: March 15, 2024

Location: At the ranch near Wessington SD

Auctioneer: Dustin Carter

Averages:
113 Simmental & SimAngus Bulls $5299
48 Reg. Open Heifers $3087
37 Com. Open Heifers $2501


It was a great sale day for 3C/NLC Simmentals. The sun was shining and the sale barn was full of customers. For the first time in this programs history the entire 2023 heifer crop was offered to the public. The cattle were well accepted and sold all over the US. Congratulations on a tremendous sale.

Top Selling Bulls:
LOT 57 320L, 4-6-23 son of LCDR Reserve 210J x AFCR Daisy Dukes 6280G to Traxinger Simmentals, Claremont SD, for $20,000
LOT 3 3141L, 4-5-23 son of 3C Fine 8587FB x 3C Crocus 9390 BZ to Frank Imhof, Pleasanton CA, for $15,000
LOT 50 308L, 3-22-23 son of LCDR Favor 149F x AFCR Right Move 902GB to Benda Simmentals, Kimball SD, for $14,000
LOT 52 3110L, 4-2-23 son of Schooley Jacque 823J x 3C Crocus 9459B to Jim Frost, Moses Lake WA, for $13,000
LOT 27 3511L, 2-28-23 son of Bridle Bit Guideline G934 x MS NLC H Time 7215E to Brett & Melanie Heezen, Wessington Springs SD, for $10,000
Top Selling Heifers:
LOT 137 3588L, 4-10-23 daughter of JBS MR Night Watch 614G x MS NLC Titanium 9065G to Traxinger Simmentals, Claremont SD, for $5,100
LOT 156 3512L, 2-28-23 daughter of Bridle Bit Guideline G934 x MS NLC Cash Flow 8086F to Yardley Simmentals, Beaver UT, for $4,900
LOT 181 3519L, 3-14-23 daughter of OMF Epic E27 x MS NLC K of Diamonds 1207J to River Creek Farms, Manhattan KS, for $4,900

The bull pens were busy ahead of the sale.
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Top selling bull lot 57 had a lot of visitors on sale day.
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John Christensen welcomes everyone to their 53rd Annual Production Sale.
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Jacobson Red Angus Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep Kelly Klein

Date of Sale: March 21, 2024

Location
At the ranch near Hitterdal, MN

Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar

Sales Manager: Seth Leachman

Averages:
52 Bulls $5,471
5 Bred Heifers $5,400
22 Open Heifers $5,232


The Jacobson crew put together a fabulous offering of Red Angus Bulls and Females for their annual sale. They have been in the business a long time and know exactly the type of cattle it takes to make their customers profitable in this industry. Great job and congrats on a very good sale!

Top Selling Bulls
LOT 3 JACOBSON GAUCHO 3029, 1-28-23 son of 5L Gaucho 1017-46G x Jacobson Heidi 9136 to Vic Westphal, Grass Range, MT for $19,500
LOT 16 JACOBSON PRA DEWALT 3451, 2-3-23 son of Pie Complete 1566 x BRG 045 to Larson’s Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook MN, for $14,500
LOT 1 JACOBSON VARSITY 3095, 3-7-23 son of Pie Quarterback 789 x Jacobson Kalli 0002 to Ben Martin, Elwood NE, for $12,000
LOT 11 JACOBSON DOUBLE SOURCE 3231, 3-13-23 son of Pie Resource 1252 x Jacobson Sadie 7122 to Berwald Red Angus, Toronto SD, for $12,000

Top Selling Females
LOT 70 RE JACOBSON SADIE 3126, 1-27-23 daughter of KJL/CLZB Complete 7000E x Jacobson Sadie 7122 to Berwald Red Angus, Toronto SD, for $17,000
LOT 89 RE JACOBSON PAURUS 3229, 3-7-23 daughter of NIO Empire 1276 x C Jacobson Paurus 9211 to Berwald Red Angus, Toronto SD, for $11,000
LOT 76 RE JACOBSON KALLI 3114, 1-25-23 daughter of Jacobson Wrencher 1024 x Jacobson Kalli 0002 to Berwald Red Angus, Toronto SD, for $10,500

Travis Seeger of Mahnomen MN picked up several females.
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It was a packed house for Jacobson’s Annual Production Sale.
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Weber Charolais & Red Angus Farm Annual Production Sale

TSLN Rep: Dan Piroutek

Date: March 18, 2024

Location: Weber Satellite Ranch, Lake Andes, SD

Auctioneer:  Seth Weishaar

Averages: 19 registered yearling Charolais bulls averaged $6908

                      8 Reg. two-yr-old Charolais Bulls avg. $ 5438

                    24 Reg. yrlg Red Angus Bulls avg. $ 4479

                      6 Reg. two-yr-old Red Angus Bulls avg. $ 4208

                      3 Sim Angus Bulls avg. $ 3917

                       3 Buckskin Bulls avg. $ 3500

                      11 Open Charolais Heifers avg. $ 2864

                          1 Open Sim Angus Heifer $ 2600

                      6 Open Red Angus Heifers avg. $ 2417

                      8 Commercial Pairs avg. $ 3225

                    15 Commercial Bred Red Angus Heifers avg. $ 3013

          The Weber Ranch hosted, perhaps, their biggest crowd for their best ever production sale. This was a big, stout set of Charolais and Red Angus bulls. Many local neighbors were there, along with breeders from around the country. This sale saw a lot of demand through the bulls, all the way down to the commercial females.

Top Selling Charolais Bulls:

Lot 3: $ 15,500 to Chad Gibson, Georgia– WCF Mr Silver Gun 467 x LT Ledger 0332 P

Lot 1: $ 13,000 to Bar S Ranch, Paradise, Kansas – DC/CRJ Tank E108 P x WCF Mr T Rock 72

Lot 7: $ 12,500 to Schmidt Charolais, Gordon, Nebraska – JBARW Mr Top Gun 1311 x LT Ledger 0332 P

Top Selling Red Angus Bull:

Lot 76: $ 7,500 to Lyle Burma, Iroquois, South Dakota – JBARW Mr Advantage 1522 x 5L Advantage 232-406C

Top Selling Charolais Heifer:

Lot 55: $ 4,500 to Stephanie Jaeger, Tryon, Nebraska – WCF Mr Silver Gun 467 x WR Wrangler W601

Paul Juhnke, Parkston, South Dakota, bought the Lot 69 bull, a son of WFL Merlin 018A.
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Jazlyn and Brad Lhotak, Wagner, South Dakota, bought open heifers.
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