May 12 Register Sale Resuls - American Simmental Association

SALE RESULTSIowa Simmental Association’sAnnual SaleFebruary 13, 2012 • Des Moines, IANo. Category Average61 Bulls $4,19162 Females 3,2524 Genetic lots 2,688127 Total Lots $3,685Auctioneer: Phil Schooley, Bloomfield, IASale Manager: Larry Martin Cattle Sales, Clinton, ILSale Consultants: Greg Miller, WI;Marshall Ruble, IA;Jim Suver, NE;Kelly Schmidt, MN.ASA Representative: Ed CreasonHigh-Selling Lots:$17,000 — Purebred Bred Female, “Long’s Miss Sweet Treat,” s. by SVFSteel Force, cons. Long’s Simmentals, Creston, IA, sold to Tim andTyler Loudon, Creston, IA.$15,000 — Purebred Bull, “Fitz Swag Y601,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade,cons. by Fitzsimmons Simmental, Vail, IA, sold to LaMar Farms,Radcliffe, IA.$5,750 — Red, purebred open female, “LS Savannah,” s. by SVF/NJCBuilt Right, cons. by Leaders Simmentals, Underwood, IA, sold toMalakowsky Family DNA Simmentals, Hartland, MN.Dakota Xpress SimGenetics SaleFebruary 17, 2012 • Mandan, NDClarification: When the results for the Dakota Xpress Sale ran inthe April 2012 issue of the Register, the following information wasinadvertently omitted:Sale Consultants: Jay Hennessy, Berthold, ND; Marty Ropp, AlliedGenetic Resources.Volume Buyers: Darrell Kemnitz, Cavalier, ND; Sorenson Ranch, Williston,ND; Chase Dewitz, Steele, ND; Marline Myers, Berth, ND; ArtieHanson, Makoti, ND; Chris and Josh Albers, Berthold, ND; and Arrow LSimmental, Berthold, ND.Comments: The Dakota Xpress Group breeders are: Mandan LakeCreek Simmental, Center, ND; Kunkel Simmental, New Salem, ND; andHansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder, ND. Cattle sold into five states including:ID, MN, MT, ND, and SD.Deep South Bull Group SaleFebruary 25, 2012 • Tylertown, MSNo. Category Average10 SimAngus Bulls $3,42024 Simmental Bulls 3,06734 Total SM and SimAngus Bulls $3,171Mid America Simmental SaleFebruary 25, 2012 • Springfield, ILNo. Category Average9 Bulls $4,2065 Bred Heifers 4,46014 Purebred Open Heifers 3,1618 Percentage Open Heifers 2,68111 Feature Lots 5,61447 Total Lots $3,992Auctioneer: Duane Stephens, ILSale Manager: Gold Buckle Cattle Services, ILSale Consultants: Dalton Lundy, KY;Roger Allen, IL;Larry Martin, IL;Bob Dwyer, ILASA Representative: Chance UjazdowskiHigh-Selling Lots:$16,000 — Progeny from “HPF Ms. Beautiful S054,” cons. by BramletSimmentals, Harrisburg, IL, open heifer (sold for $6,000 to BlakeBauer, Bingham, IL), open heifer (sold for $4,000 to Mickayla Lyons,Lancaster, WI), three embryos (sold for $1,500 to Brad Thomas,Clinton, IL) all sired by Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. Six embryoss. by S A V Pioneer and Yardley High Regard W242 ($3,900) sold toHudson Pines Farms, Sleepy Hollow, NY) and three embryos s. byHTP SVF In Dew Time ($600) sold to Dee Burgin, Paris, IL).$15,225 — Progeny from , “Double D BLK CHYNA,” cons. by KleinKattle Kompany, Ravenna, MI, open heifer, s. by Wheatland Bull680S, (sold for $6,500 to RS&T Farms, Savannah, MO), bredheifer (sold for $6,250 to Herman Schwantz, Lincoln, IL) and fiveembryos (sold for $1,500 to Ron Buehler, Stockton, IL) all s. by BMRExplorer and three embryos s. by SVF Star Power S802 (sold for $875to Greg Landis, Janesport, MO).$8,400 — Embryos out of, “JM H25 Dice R9,” cons. by Loschen Farms,Ludlow, IL, three s. by GWS Ebony’s Trademark 6N ($2,025), andfive s. by JF Milestone 999W, ($3,375), all sold to Nickel and DimeFarm, Six Mile, SC; five s. by JF Milestone 999W (sold for $3,000 toStoutenborough Farms, Maroa, IL).$7,750 — Heifer pregnancy by, “HPF Melody M11,” s. by JF Milestone999W, cons. by Ryan Cattle Company, Viola IL, sold to 4th MeridianFarms, Rio, IL.$6,500 — Open Heifer, “HPF Miss Too Much Y573,” s. by STF DominanceT171, cons. by Hudson Pines Farm, Sleepy Hollow, NY, sold toSundberg Farms, Mendota, IL.$5,750 — Bull, “Mr. Transition,” s. by SS On Star RJ13, cons. by ChloeBoitnott, Charlock, IL, sold to Tim Rahe, Bluffs, IL.$5,500 — Bull, “B3C JLO’s Mo Swagger,” s. by SC Mo Magic S47, cons.by Blue Chip Cattle Co., Maroa, IL, sold to Dan Bernard, Leland, IL.$5,100 — Bred Heifer, “Oval F Valerie X64,” s. by HTP SVF In Dew Time,bred to SS Ebony’s Grandmaster, cons. by Will Heavner, Pearl, IL,sold to Hopewell View Farms, Rockport, IL.Comments: Cattle and genetics sold into 8 states including: IA, IL, IN,KY, MO, NY, SC, and WI.Comments: Also selling were six Angus bulls at an average of $3,025;37 registered females at an average of $1,853 and 87 non-registeredfemales at an average of $1,661.Consultant Roger Allen observes theMid America sale.Potential buyers were out in full force,filling the stands for the sale.38 May/June 2012

Lot 1, choice of two fall show heiferprospects from Bramlets Simmentals (IL),started off the sale in style.Sundberg Farms (IL) purchaseda high-selling open heifer, HPFMs Too Much Y573.Springer SimmentalSale of Value Based GeneticsFebruary 25, 2012 • Decorah, IANo. Category Average62 Total Lots $4,540Auctioneer: Phil Schooley, IASale Manager: Conover Auction Service Inc., IAASA Representative: Luke KellerHigh-Selling Lots:$16,000 — Bull, “GB/SAS A Cut Above Y115,” s. by SAS T101 SweetMeat, sold to Kevin Graesser, Dallas, SD.$9,000 — Bull, “SAS Black Gangster,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon,sold to Robert Gunn, Pasadena, TX.$8,000 — Bull, “SAS Heavy Duty,” s. by SAS T101 Sweet Meat, sold toJamie and Brandi Prather, Bailey, CO.$8,000 — Bull, “SAS Perfect Poison,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon,sold to Duane Clausen, Hawkeye, IA.$7,250 — Bull, “SAS Meat Wagon,” s. by SAS T101 Sweet Meat, sold toBrandon Yardley, Beaver, UT.$7,200 — Bull, STN Liberty,” s. by SAS H3Titan, sold to John Wilson,Lancaster, MN.$6,500 — Bull, “KFA/SAS Willie D It,” s. by SAS T101 Sweet Meat, soldto Lance Lange, Promise City, IA.$6,000 — Bull, “SAS Executive Power,” s. by PVF/SAS T32 Dirty Dog,sold to Kurt Steinbronn, Maynard, IA.$6,000 — Bull, “SAS Chill Factor,” s. by SAS T101 Sweet Meat, sold toCooper Farms, Lansing, IA.Volume buyer: Rick Maxfield, Lyman, WY.Eichacker Simmentals/Red Angusand JK Angus Bull SaleMarch 2, 2012 • Salem, SDNo. Category Average77 Simmental Bulls $4,478Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NEASA Representative: Luke KellerHigh-Selling Lots:$21,000 — PB Simmental, “ES YW90,” s. by Ellingson Legacy M229,sold to NLC Ranch, Wessington, SD.$8,000 — 3/4 Simmental, “ES YR59,” s. by Mr. NLC Superior S6018,sold to Rock Creek Ranch, Allen, KS.$8,000 — PB Simmental, “ES YW3,” s. by CDI Ridgeline 32T,sold to Hart Farms, Frederick, SD.$8,000 — 1/2 Simmental, “ES YS219,” s. by WS Beef King,sold to Darwin Everson, Mitchell, SD.Volume Buyers: Jeff McCloud, Cresbard, SD; Jerald Hinseth,Irene, SD; and Shane Kime, Nenzel, NE.Comments: Online bidding through DV Auction, customers calling invia phone, and the sale facility filled to capacity all contributed to themost successful sale to date for Eichacker Simmentals/Red Angus andJK Angus. Also selling were 22 Red Angus at an average of $3,898; and32 Angus at an average of $3,892.Snow began to fall the afternoon ofthe sale.It was a full house inside Eichacker’ssale facility despite bad weather outside.Justin Dikoff and Chris Christensen.Jeff Kapperman, Steve Eichacker, andauctioneer, Tracy Harl.The alley was crowded with peoplelooking over Springer’s bull offering.Springer sales team in theauction block at DecorahLivestock.Springer bull customers.Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef ExpoMarch 3, 2012 • Louisville, KYNo. Category Average60 Total Lots $2,893Auctioneer: Bruce Miller, TXSale Manager: DP Sales, KYSale Consultant: Dalton Lundy, KYEDJE Cast: Becky WadlowASA Representative: Jeremie RubleHigh-Selling Lots:$8,000 — Open Female, “HPF/Angelich Ebony Y085,” s. by BMRExplorer, cons. by Hudson Pines Farm, sold to Big M Ranch, IA.$5,300 — Bred Female, “TNGL Stacked Right X353,” s. by SVF NJC BuiltRight, bred to JF American Pride, cons. by Tingle Farms, sold toThomas Viner and Kyle Edwards, IA. (Continued on page 40)May/June 2012 39

SALE RESULTScontinuedKentucky Beef Expo Sale (Continued)$5,300 — Open Female, “FKS/TNGL Marie Y023,” s. by SVF NJC BuiltRight, cons. by Fritz Kieckhefer, sold to Cletus Brewer, MS.$4,700 — Bred Female, “MMF Sheza Glory X901,” s. by Welsh’s Dew ItRight, bred to SVF NJC Built Right, cons. by Misty Meadows Farm,sold to Twin Oaks Simmental, NC.$4,600 — Open Female, “AK/NDS Buildin Love,” s. by SVF NJC BuiltRight, cons. by AK/NDS Simmentals, sold to Dee Burgin, IL.$4,400 — Open Female, “Welsh’s Misty Lady,” s. by LMF Movin Forward,cons. by Welsh Simmental, sold to Chad Smith, IN.$4,200 — Open Female, “B&L Brandy’s Girl 45Y,” s. by STF Dominance,cons. by B&L Farm Cattle Company, sold to Randy Smoot, KY.$4,200 — Open Female, “FKS Ms. Legacy Y010,” s. by Ellingson LegacyM220, cons. by Fritz Kieckhefer, sold to Julie Ennis, KY.Comments: Cattle and genetics sold into 14 states including: AR, GA,IA, IL, IN, KY, MS, NC, NE, OH, SD, TN, TX and VA.$7,750 — “Ruby’s In Dew Time X0402,” s. by HTP SVF In Dew Time,sold to Steve Downing, Creston, IA.$7,700 — “PVFS Ruby Dreamworks 104Y,” s. by DHF Jade’s Dreamworks,sold to Tim Thacker, Muscatine, IA.$7,250 — “RS&T Mr. Top Hand 6Y,” s. by FBFS Vantage Point 021S,sold to Gary White, Russell, IA.Don and Matt Fischer of Oval F Ranchwere on hand to view the bulls.The seats at Lamoni Livestock Auctionwere full.The sale was broadcast live on EDJECast with Becky Wadlow.The Jones Family, VA, purchased anopen show prospect.Nate Ruby issues a welcome to the fullhousecrowd.Buyers came from neighboring townsand neighboring states alike.Clarence Smith,long timeKentuckySimmentalbreederattendedthe sale.Ruby Cattle Company/RS&T Simmentals’ PerformancePedigree Power Bull SaleMarch 3, 2012 • Lamoni, IANo. Category Average54 Total Lots $4,688Auctioneer: Lanny Ireland, MOSale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises, MNMarketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, MN; Kelly Schmidt, (EE), MN;Jim Suver, NE;Glen Waters, MO;Jered Shipman, TX.ASA Representative: Chance UjazdowskiHigh-Selling Lots:$12,500 — “Ruby’s Yucatan 160Y,” s. by 3C Lava L375-BZ,sold to Roger Holscher, Cook, NE.$10,000 — “Ruby’s Final Answer 134Y,” s. by S A V Final Answer 0035,sold to Due North Cattle, Springfield, MO.$9,000 — “PVFS Ruby’s Masterpiece 109Y,” s. by SS Ebony’sGrandmaster, sold to Max Boles, Grand River, IA.$8,600 — “Ruby’s Built Right 115Y,” s. by SVF/NJC Built Right N48,sold to Russell Boles, Grand River, IA.$8,500 — “Ruby’s Final Answer 113Y,” s. by S A V Final Answer 0035,sold to Eric Boles, Grand River, IA.Trinity Farms’Generations of Excellence SaleMarch 3, 2012 • Ellensburg, WANo. Category Average7 SM Bulls $5,9205 SM Heifers 2,30044 SimAngus Heifers 1,97056 Total SimGenetic Lots $2,493High-Selling Lot:$15,000 — 3/8 SM, 5/8 AN bull, “TFS Black Onyx 1442Y,” s. by SAVProvidence 6922, sold to Ruby Range LLC, WA.Volume buyer: Bosco Cattle Company, CA.Comments: Also selling were 46 Angus bulls at an average of $4,740, 24Angus heifers at an average of $1,920.Inside the sale facility.Volume buyer, BoscoCattle Company, CA, waspresented with a HenryRepeating Rifle and aGenex Volume BullBuyer Coat.40 May/June 2012

Walsh Simmental’s Pursuit ofExcellence Bull and Female SaleMarch 3, 2012 • Hubbard, NENo. Category Average39 Bulls $4,65421 SM and SimInfluencedOpen Females 2,05160 Total Lots $3,742Auctioneer: Jon Schaben, IASale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises, (EE), MNMarketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE) MN;Kelly Schmidt, (EE) MN;Chris Beutler, Lee Agri-Media Group, NE;Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus, NE;Jim Suver, NE;Ron Miller, NE;Kent Snowden, NE.High-selling lots:$12,000 — Bull, “WS Mr. Upgrade Y37,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676,sold to Rincker Simmental, Strasburg, IL.$10,000 — Bull, “WS Mr. Upgrade Y68,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676,sold to Dakota Simmental, Colome, SD.$9,500 — Bull, “WS Mr. Dream On Y16,” s. by CNS Dream On L186,sold to Curtis Mack, Enid, OK.$9,000 — Bull, “WS Mr. Hardcore Y23,” s. by BWL Hard Core 6U,sold to R&R Cattle, Emerson, NE.$8,500 — Bull, “WS Mr. Grandmaster Y33,” s. by SS Ebony’sGrandmaster, sold to Triple T Simmentals, Arlington, NE.$8,000 — Bull, “WS Mr. Hardcore Y23,” s. by BWL Hard Core 6U,sold to R&R Cattle, Emerson, NE.$8,000 — Bull, “WS Above N Beyond,” s. by Flying B Cut Above,sold to Roberts Simmentals, Wakefield, NE.$6,600 — Bull, “WS Mr. Built Right Y2,” s. by SVF/NJC Built Right N48,sold to Black Harvest Farm and Caly Sand Farm, Laurel, NE.Doll Simmental Ranch32nd Annual SaleMarch 6, 2012 • Mandan, NDNo. Category Average52 SM Bulls $5,0385 SM Open Heifers 3,18057 Total SM Lots $4,875Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar, SDASA Representative: Luke KellerHigh-Selling Lots:$9,500 — PB Simmental Bull, “DCR Mr. Prowler,” s. by Ellingson 680SW939, sold to Kline Simmental Ranch, Hurdsfield, ND.$9,000 — PB Simmental Bull, “DCR Mr. Black Shock Y87,”s. by Ellingson 680S W939, sold to Mandan Lake Simmentals,Center, ND.$8,000 — PB Simmental Bull, “DCR Mr. Real Beef Y272,”s. by WS Beef Maker R13, sold to Chad Olson, Mandan, ND.$7,500 — PB Simmental Bull, “DCR Mr. Prowler Y120,”s. by Ellingson 680S W939, sold to Dan Miller, Raleigh, ND.$7,500 — PB Simmental Bull, “DCR Mr. Big Hart Y358,”s. by Triple C Bravehart S165, sold to Tim Doll, New Salem, ND.$5,000 — PB Simmental Heifer, “DCR Ms. Sure Bet Y54,”s. by Dikeman’s Sure Bet, sold to Kunkel Simmental Ranch,New Salem, ND.Comments: Also selling were 83 Charolais Bulls at an average of $4,904and four Charolais Open Heifers at an average of $2,650.David Doll (right) visits with customersbefore the sale.Charlie Doll introduces the Doll familybefore the sale.Cattle producers filled Kist Livestock inMandan to view the Doll Ranch offering.Matt Kline,Kline SimmentalRanch purchaseda high-sellingbull.Janssen Farms’“JF Scalebuster “ Bull SaleMarch 7, 2012 • Dunlap, IANo. Category Average63 SM and SimAngus $4,926Auctioneer: Jon Schaben, IASale Representatives: Doug Parke, DP Sales, KY;Tom Rooney, IA.ASA Representative: Chance UjazdowskiHigh-Selling Lots:$27,000 — “JF Way Cool 1044Y,” s. by New Trend Way Cool 6W,sold to Jerry Walsh, NE.$11,500 — “JF Amigo 1202Y,” s. by GCF Mr. Amigo, sold toJerry Walsh, NE.$10,000 — “JF Way Cool 1051Y,” s. by New Trend Way Cool 6W,sold to Jerry Walsh, NE.$9,750 — “JF Milestone 1016Y,” s. by JF Milestone 999W,sold to Bill Fischer, SD.$9,250 — “JF Upgrade 1206Y,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade,sold to Kevin Healy, SD.$8,500 — “JF Milestone 1007Y,” s. by JF Milestone 999W,sold to David Ward, WV.$8,500 — “JF Domination 1021Y,” s. by Harkers/JS Domination,sold to Terry Nielson, NE.$8,000 — “JF Upgrade 1066Y,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade,sold to Tim Yoder, IA.Comments: Also selling were two Angus bulls at an average of $2,050.Mark your calendar for the The Chosen Few at Janssen Farms sale,Gilmore City, IA, November 25, 2012.(Continued on page 42)May/June 2012 41

SALE RESULTScontinuedJanssen Farms’ Sale (Continued)Don Boldt, IL,bought severallots includingthe highsellingfemale.Tyler Kreger, TN,purchased anopen showprospect.Packed house at the Scalebuster Sale inDunlap, IA.Dave Janssen welcomes the crowd tothe Scalebuster Sale.Owners of Janssen Farms, Dave & ChrisJanssen, study notes during the sale.Customers taking in the sale.24th AnnualTennessee Beef AgribitionMarch 10, 2012 • Lebanon, TNNo. Category Average52 Total Lots $2,451Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes, ALSale Manager: DP Sales, KYSale Chairman: Chris Ivie, TNASA Representative: Will TownsendHigh-Selling Lots:$5,300 — Open Female, “FKS Grace Y32,” s. by HTP SVF In Dew Time,cons. by Fritz Kieckhefer, sold to Don Boldt, IL.$5,000 — Bred Female, “WAS In Her Time 20X,” s. by HTP SVF In DewTime, bred to SS Goldmine, cons. by Todd Stone Family, sold to FoxCreek Simmental, IL.$5,000 — Open Female, “IVS Emmalea 21Y,” s. by SAV Bismarck 5682,cons. by Tinin Show Cattle, sold to KenCo Cattle Co., TN.$4,400 — Open Female, “Welsh’s Sapphire 141Y,” s. by Welsh’s DewIt Right, cons. by Welsh Simmentals, sold to JRW, LLC, MS.$4,200 — Bred Female, “WAS New Elegance 09X,” s. by Duff NewEdition 6108, bred to Grizzly, cons. by Todd Stone Family,sold to Tinin Show Cattle, TN.$4,000 — Open Female, “B&L Bet On A Dream 64Y,” s. by Triple CBettis, cons. by B&L Farm Cattle Co., sold to Eugene and MadisonMartin, TN.$3,600 — Bull, “JL Woodstock Y261,” s. by ASR Second Chance, cons.by Ligon Simmentals, sold to Steve Jenkins, TN.Comments: Cattle sold into eight states including: GA, IL, KY, MO, MS,TN, TX, and VA.Barn social after the showsponsored by the TSA.Gonsior Simmentals’In the Heartland Production SaleMarch 10, 2012 • Fullerton, NENo. Category Average42 Bulls $4,63020 Cow/Calf Pairs 4,11018 Bred Heifers 3,74135 Open Heifers 2,921115 Lots $3,88110 Special Lots $1,685Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NESale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), MNMarketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE), MN;Kelly Schmidt (EE), MN;Chris Beutler, Lee Agri-Media, NE;Jim Suver, NE;Rick Frenzen, NE;Ronald Miller, NE;Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus, NE;Rick Buehler, NE;Tom Sonderup, NE;Buddy Robertson, OK.ASA Representative: Chance UjazdowskiHigh-Selling Lots:$18,000 — Herd Bull Prospect, “Elm-Mound/GS Y1115,” s. by SVF SteelForce, cons. by Gonsior Simmentals, sold to Drake Simmentals,Centerville, IA.$9,000 — Herd Bull Prospect, “Gonsior/SD Shocking Y877,” s. by JFShock And Awe 6207S, cons. by Gonsior Simmentals and Square DSimmentals, sold to Brandes Brothers, Central City, NE.$8,500 — Herd Bull Prospect, “Gonsior Helu X299,” s. by Triple CInvasion R47K, cons. by Gonsior Simmentals, sold to BrandesBrothers, Central City, NE.$8,500 — Bred Female, “Elm-Mound Blt Right X136,” s. by SVF/NJCBuilt Right N48, bred to ESTN35, cons. by Elm-Mound Farms,sold to Thompson Breeding Stock, LuVerne, IA.$8,250 — Bred Female, “EM-GS Sergeant X140,” s. by JF Sargeant5127R, bred to Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, cons. by Elm-Mound Farmsand Gonsior Simmentals, sold to Tejkl Show Cattle, Leigh, NE.$7,500 — Open Heifer, “Gonsior Yori Y39,” s. by BCLR Ammo W513-1,cons. by Gonsior Simmentals, sold to Bichler Simmental, Linton, ND.$7,500 — Open Heifer, “Gonsior Yasmeen Y41,” s. by WAGR DreamCatcher 03R, cons. by Gonsior Simmentals, sold to Felt Farms,Wakefield, NE.$7,000 — Herd Bull Prospect, “Gonsior Gunz N Roses Y72,” s. byBCLR Ammo W513-1, cons. by Gonsior Simmentals, sold toJim Crouse, Belgrade, NE.Comments: The record crowd of repeat commercial customers andfellow Simmental breeders and their active bidding and purchases madethis sale the most successful for the Gonsior Family to date. Guestconsignors included: Windy Ridge Simmentals, Pischel Simmental,Elm Mound Farms, Platte Valley Simmentals, Two Rivers Livestock,Square D Simmentals, Riverside Angus Ranch LLC and Bakenhus Cattle.42 May/June 2012

Rick and Randy Thompson (IA)purchased the high-selling bred heifer.Kelly Schmidt takes bids from a standingroom only crowd.Darin Johnson (WI) reviews thesale catalog.It was a beautiful day in Nebraska for acattle sale.High-Selling Lots:$24,000 — Homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred bull,“KBHR Y068,” s. by KS Black Diamond W992, sold to Rydeen FarmsSimmentals, Clearbrook, MN.$18,000 — Heterozygous black, homozygous polled, purebred bull,“KBHR Y169,” s. by KS Black Diamond W992, sold to SYS SimmentalRanch, Douglas, ND.$10,000 — Red, homozygous polled, purebred bull, “KBHR Y232,”s. by KS Saturn U390, sold to Todd and Brent Eslinger, Elgin, ND.$9,500 — Red, homozygous polled, purebred bull, “KBHR Y167,”s. by LFE Black Lakota 385W, sold to David Werner, Carson, ND.$7,500 — Black, homozygous polled, SimAngus bull, “KBHR Y057,”s. by SAV Final Answer 0035, sold to Chris and Josh Albers,Center, ND.$7,000 — Black, polled, purebred bull, “KBHR Y027,” s. by LFE BlackLakota 385W, sold to Brent Dolezal, Killdeer, ND.$7,000 — Red, homozygous polled, purebred bull, “KBHR Y015,”s. by KBHR U060, sold to Todd Grate, Isabel, SD.$6,750 — Red, polled, purebred open heifer, “KBHR Miss Naomi,” s. byLFE Black Lakota 385W, sold to Kappes Simmental, Long Lake, SD.Grindstone Creek Farms’Genetics By Design Bull SaleMarch 10, 2012 • Marshall Junction, MONo. Category Average38 Bulls $4,200Auctioneer: Mike Williams, KSASA Representative: Ed CreasonHigh-Selling Lots:$10,000 — 1/2 interest in, “Y13,” s. by Updgrade, sold toLeonard Miller, Neligh, NE.$6,500 — “Y111,” s. by Limestone Dark Horse, sold to Chris West,Harrisburg, MO.$5,000 — 2/3 interest in, “Y3,” s. by GCF Look At Me, sold toTom Klienger, Unionville, MO.$4,800 — 2/3 interest in, “Y40,” s. by Amigo, sold to Mark Blackart,Cambridge, IL.$4,500 — “X161,” s. by Brooks Kansas, sold to Terry Toomay,Liberty, MO.$4,200 — “Y109,” s. by GCF Hard Rock, sold to Steve Cramer,Waverly, MO.$4,200 — “Y61,” s. by BC Lookout, sold to Greg Schneider,Warrenton, MO.$4,000 — “Y49,” s. by CDD Basic Instinct, sold to Jimmy Bell,Salem, MO.Volume Buyer: James Dunkle, Dover, MOKeller Broken Heart RanchAnnual Simmental Production SaleMarch 12, 2012 • Mandan, NDNo. Category Average68 Yearling SM Bulls $4,60281 Open Heifers 1,598149 Total Lots $2,969Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NEASA Representative: Will TownsendJake Keller and Paul Rydeen, RydeenFarm Simmentals.Helen Keller helped serve lunch andwelcomed bull customers.KBHR customer evaluates a highqualityset of bulls.Gary Sys, Sys Simmentals, purchasedone of the high-selling bulls.Gengenbach Cattle Company’s4th Annual “Performance WithThe Maternal Edge” SaleMarch 16, 2012 • Imperial, NENo. Category Average55 Bulls $3,58414 Heifers 1,59369 Total Lots $3,180Auctioneer: Kyle Schow, NEASA Representative: Will TownsendHigh Selling Lots:$6,600 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR CB S4151Y,” s. by Cookies Bonus,sold to Lund Simmental, Broadwater, NE.$6,400 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Wheatland B S86 Y,” s. byWheatland Bull 680S, sold to Nick Brown, Wilsonville, NE.(Continued on page 44)May/June 2012 43

SALE RESULTScontinuedGengenbach Cattle Co. Sale (Continued)$6,000 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Total 81S Y,”s. by TC Total 410, sold to Richard Ryan, Gem, KS.$5,800 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Easy WT410 Y,”s. by TJ Easy Money, sold to Brad Ensz, Madrid, NE.$5,750 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Total RG120 Y,”s. by TC Total 410, sold to Evans & Son, Lemoyne, NE.$5,600 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Easy WBR38 Y,”s. by TJ Easy Money, sold to River Creek Farms, Manhattan, KS.$5,500 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Easy WS380 Y,”s. by TJ Easy Money, sold to Jim Dobler, Burlington, CO.$5,250 — SimAngus Bull, “GCCR Total 22M Y,”s. by TC Total 410, sold to Bruce Fulk, Wallace, NE.Volume Buyers: Walking 7 Feedlot, Imperial, NE; and Bonnie Downing,Dunning, NE.$8,750 — Black Simmental Bull, “X0188,” s. by Hooks Pacesetter,sold to Jason and Cheri Kraft, Fort Collins, CO.$8,000 — Black Simmental Bull, “Y140,” s. by ASR/GLS Pacesetter,sold to Jason and Cheri Kraft, Fort Collins, CO.$7,800 — Black Simmental Bull, “Y191,” s. by ASR/GLS Pacesetter,sold to Louden Hornung, Flagler, CO$7,750 — Black Simmental Bull, “Y142,” s. by ASR/GLS Pacesetter,sold to Ken Dunn, Tetonia, ID.$7,600 — Black, blaze-faced Simmental Bull, “Y182,” s. by ASR/GLSPacesetter, sold to Christian Hornung, Flagler, CO.$7,500 — Black Simmental Bull, “Y125,” s. by Hooks Pacesetter,sold to Campbell Simmental, Ignacio, CO.Volume buyers: Jason and Cheri Kraft, Fort Collins, CO; MAH, LLC,Mills, WY; Milliron Ranch, Snowmass, CO; Romios Ranch, Encampment,WY; Bob Meismer, Loveland, CO; Esty Ranch, Gunnison, CO.Comments: Also selling were 13 Angus/Red Angus bulls at an averageof $2,231.James Dilka,President ofthe ColoradoSimmentalAssociation, wasin attendance.Customers looking over the sale offering.Sale host, Mary Jo Gengenbach visitswith customers prior to the sale.Western IllinoisPerformance Tested Bull SaleMarch 16, 2012 • Macomb, ILNo. Category Average15 Simmental $2,947Comments: The top indexing bull for all breeds and top indexing Simmentalwas consigned by Bill Washburn, Olney, IL and sold for $3,800.This bull set a record for the all time top gaining bull in any WIU Performancetest with an ADG of 6.07. Topping the Simmental consignmentsat $4,700 was a son of Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676 consigned by Bill Washburnand Terry Osborne. The top indexing Simmental consigned byClaussen’s Simmentals, Bettendorf, IA, sold for $3,000.Also selling were 27 Angus at an average of $3,380; 13 Composite at anaverage of $3,015; two Red Angus at an average of $4,400 and one PolledHereford at $3,300.Altenburg Super BaldyRanch SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Fort Collins, CONo. Category Average56 SM Bulls $4,27435 Super Baldy half-blood Bulls 3,43431 Commercial SimAngusOpen Heifers 1,516122 Total SimInfluenced Lots $3,332High-Selling Lots:$11,000 — Black, blaze-faced Simmental Bull, “Y184,” s. by ASR/GLS Pacesetter, sold to Mike and Celeste Rains, Oakley, KS.$9,500 — Black, blaze-faced Simmental Bull, “Y120,” s. by Mo Better,sold to Dixson Farms, Atwood, KS.ASA Field Staff Representative,Will Townsend, lends a hand.Eastern Spring Simmental Classicheld at the Ohio Beef ExpoMarch 17, 2012 • Columbus, OHNo. Category Average77 Total Lots $2,939Auctioneer: John Spiker, WVSale Manager: DP Sales, KYSale Committee: Pam Haley, OHSale Consultant: Dalton Lundy, KYASA Representative: Chance UjazdowskiHigh-Selling Lots:$8,100 — Six embryos out of, “SVS Starlight WRL7,” s. by GWS Ebony’sTrademark, cons. by Kerry Lawrence, sold to Jason Wadlock, OH.$8,000 — Open Female, “FSCI Tradin Up,” s. by GWS Ebony’s Trademark,cons. by Ferguson Show Cattle, sold to Gene Rowe, OH.$6,000 — Open Female, “MAC Shelby 131Y,” s. by WAGR Driver 706T,cons. by Jones Show Cattle, sold to Dave Obrenovich, OH.$5,700 — Open Female, “CSCX Sweet Revenge 261Y,” s. by DJ SalutionS502, cons. by Campbell Show Calves, sold to J&M Farms, OH.$5,600 — Bull, “PFK Tuscan 26Y,” s. by Hearthstone Tuscan, cons. byPhelps Farm and Scheiderer, sold to ETR Cattle Co., NE.$5,400 — Open Female, “Holley’s Shelia,” s. by ZKCC Chopper 844U,cons. by Holley Cattle Company, sold to Garth Fri, OH.$5,050 — Bred Female, “SPUZ Miss Business 01X,” s. by CNS Dream On,bred to GWS Ebony’s Trademark, cons. by Scott Puzacke, sold toTerry Johnson, OH.$5,000 — Open Female, “HPF Miss Pep Y055,” s. by CLO LTS Entourage,cons. by Hudson Pines Farm, sold to Larry Garrett, IN.$5,000 — Flush out of, “WS Joy’s Delight,” s. by WSJ Encore, cons. byEmily Bumgardner and Hearthstone Farm, sold to Phelps Farm, OH.Comments: Cattle sold into 16 states and one Canadian Provinceincluding: CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA,SD, WI and Ontario. Also selling were 40 Angus at an average of $2,973,44 May/June 2012

29 Chianina at an average of $3,424, 38 Hereford at an average of$2,705, 10 Limousin at an average of $3,583, 72 Maine-Anjou at anaverage of $4,140 and 50 Shorthorn at an average of $2,929. The salewas webcasted by LiveAuctions.com.Haley’s Scarlet Y140, the calf from the Ohio Junior Simmental Associationraffle which sold for $8,250, will be at the National Classic in Limaand one exhibiting AJSA member will have a chance to take her home.Special thanks to Scheiderer and Phelps Farm for their donation and thenumerous Simmental breeders who contributed to the cause.Mike & Pam Haley, OH, consignors andsupporters of Simmental events.Supporters of the sale, Tim Brinkman,Cliff Linder, and Roger Bisel.32nd Annual Open GateSpring Valley Simmental SaleMarch 20, 2012 • Great Falls, MTNo. Category Average88 Yearling Bulls $4,108Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, MTSale Consultants: Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources;Bob Metzger and Nate Knobloch, Dakota Livestock.ASA Representative: Will TownsendHigh-Selling Lots:$7,500 — Purebred Simmental, s. by NLC Superior, sold to Russ Aiken.$7,000 — SimAngus s. by GAR Predestined, sold to Roger Donsbach.$7,000 — SimAngus s. by Ankonia Red Caesar, sold to Mike Williams.$6,750 — SimAngus s. by Hooks Majestic 31M, sold to Roger Donsbach.$6,500 — SimAnguss. by GAR Predestined, sold to Mark Hitchcock.$6,000 — Purebred Simmental, s. by Ellingson Dominator, sold toGilbert Ranch.$6,000 — SimAngus s. by SydGen Mandate, sold to Bob Phelan.Comments: Cattle sold into IA, MT, NE and Canada.Customers enjoy the hospitality beforethe sale begins.Inside the Broken O Ranch Sale Barnnear Simms, MT.Sale host, Kim Richert (center).Sale host, Mike Richert (left), Auctioneer,Roger Jacobs (center) and Micah Richert.33rd Annual Southwest VirginiaPerformance Tested Bull SaleMarch 23, 2012 • Wytheville, VirginiaNo. Category Average32 SM and SimAngus bulls $3,12511 SimAngus Bred Heifers 1,72743 Total Simmental andSimAngus Lots $2,767Auctioneer: Mike Jones, GAASA Representative: Hannah WineHigh-selling Bulls:$4,600 — Black Simmental Bull, “VPI Kings Way Y152,” s. by RC ClubKing 040R, sold to Aubra Dean, VA.$4,000 — Red Simmental Bull, “Deer Creek Yeoman Y5,” s. by TNT TopGun R244, sold to Hoot Owl Hollow Farm, VA.$3,900 — Black SimAngus Bull, “JMWA 59X Rookie,” s. by PVF-J 4P14HYB Rookie, sold to Aubra Dean, VA.$3,700 — Black SimAngus Bull, “JMWA 53Y Rookie,” s. by PVF-J 4P14HYB Rookie, sold to William Tally, NC.Matthew Miller,Huckleberry HillSimmentals,Rural Retreat, VA.(L to R) Auctioneer, Mike Jones,GA; Dr. Scott Greiner (VA), andMatthew Miller.Looking over the offering prior to the saleHill Country Cattle’s Back to theBasics Bull and Female SaleMarch 24, 2012 • Fountain Run, KYNo. Category Average30 Herd Bull Prospects $2,43733 Bred Females 2,84730 Spring Open Females 3,1203 Fall Open Females 2,86796 Total Lots $2,805Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TXSale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), MNMarketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE), MN;Kelly Schmidt (EE), MN;Jerad Metzger, KY; Dalton Lundy, KY;Jered Shipman, TX; Steve Sellers,EDJE Technologies, GA; Tommy Carper, IN;Amanda Eberspacher, Liveauctions.TV, MN.ASA Representative: Jeremie Ruble(Continued on page 46)May/June 2012 45

SALE RESULTScontinuedHill Country Cattle’s Sale (Continued)High-Selling Lots:$12,500 — Bred Female, “RCC Black Star U8111,” s. by HC Power Drive88H, bred to JF Milestone 999W, cons. by B&K Farms and ArnoldFarms, sold to Hudson Pines Farm, Sleepy Hollow, NY.$8,500 — Herd Bull Prospect, “Hillview Grand Traction,” s. by SSEbony’s Grandmaster, cons. by Hillview Farm, sold to WillersMitten Brand, Norfolk, NE.$7,750 — Open Show Heifer Prospect, “Hilco Mucho Grande 68Y,”s. by SS Ebony’s Grandmaster, cons. by Hill Country Cattle Company,sold to Jim Meyer, Wagner, SD.$7,500 — Open Show Heifer Prospect, “Ms. Pep 331Y,” s. by STF BullJ25, cons. by B&K Farms and Arnold Farms, sold to Tom Hudgins,Mt. Ewen, TN.$7,000 — Open Show Heifer Prospect, “Hilco Imagination 610Y,” s. byHilco/SS Ranchero U68, cons. by Hill Country Cattle Company, soldto Bauer Simmentals, Bingham, IL.$7,000 — Open Show Heifer Prospect, “Hilco Pride and Joy 301Y,” s. bySS Ebony’s Grandmaster, cons. by Hill Country Cattle Company, soldto WW Simmental, Hillsboro, KS.$6,000 — Bred Female, “Hilco Red Mirage 61 5X,” s. by Hilco/SSRanchero U68, bred to Swain-BCS Rocky 001X, cons. by Hill CountryCattle Company, sold to WW Simmental, Hillsboro, KS.$6,000 — Herd Bull Prospect, “B&K Mr. Amazon 52Y,” s. by SVF/NJCAmazon, cons. by B&K Farms and Arnold Farms, sold to HanzlikSimmentals, Niobara, NE.Comments: Guest consignors were; B&K Farms/Arnold Farms,Graves Simmental, Hillview Farm and Cedar Lane Farm.Pelton Simmental/Red AngusProduction SaleMarch 28, 2012 • LaCrosse, KSNo. Category Average3 SM Bulls $6,58337 Yearling SimAngus Bulls 5,10037 Fall SimAngus Bulls 5,55511 Fall Registered BredSimAngus Heifers 2,31412 Spring Registered OpenSimAngus Heifers 2,345100 Total SimInfluenced Lots $4,642Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks, OKASA Representative: Ed CreasonHigh-Selling SimInfluenced Lots:$8,000 — Red 3/4 SM, 1/4 RA Bull, s. by Hooks Shear Force 38K,sold to D Cross Genetics, Morrowville, KS.$8,000 — Red 1/4 SM, 3/4 RA Bull, s. by Schular Envy 7342,sold to Dan and Tracy Ziegler, Natoma, KS.$8,000 — Red PB SM Bull, s. by Hooks Shear Force 38K,sold to Pete Matthews, Viola, WI.$7,500 — 1/8 SM, 7/8 RA Bull, s. by LJC Mission Statement P27,sold to Dennis and Jon Siefkes, Hudson, KS.$7,000 — 1/2 SM, 1/2 RA Bull, s. by Beckton Nebula M045,sold to Arcadia Land and Cattle Co., OK.Comments: Also selling were 34 Fall Red Angus bulls at an averageof $4,472, 27 yearling Red Angus bulls at an average of $5,320, 10 fallregistered bred Red Angus heifers at an average of $2,560, 19 springregistered open Red Angus heifers at an average of $3,055, 10 fall bredcommercial heifers at an average of $2,345 and 46 spring open commercialheifers at an average of $1,790.The 1st AnnualGathering at Shoal CreekMarch 31, 2012 • Excelsior Springs, MONo. Category Average8 Bulls $3,25617 Breds/Pairs 3,02939 Spring Opens 3,0977 Fall Opens 3,0434 Embryo Lots 3,11375 Total Lots $3,095Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TXSale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), MNMarketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE), MN; Kelly Schmidt(EE), MN; Doug Parke, KY; Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus, IA;Shane Ryan, AgriMedia, IL; Jim Suver, NE;Buddy Robertson, OK; Kent Jaecke, OK;Ron Miller, NE; Amanda Eberspacher, LiveAuctions.TV, MN.ASA Representative: Ed CreasonHigh-Selling Lots:$12,000 — Bred Female, “SC Ruby X66,” s. by SVF/NJC Built Right N48,bred to SS/PRS High Voltage 244X, cons. by Shoal Creek Land &Cattle, sold to Sanders Ranch & Pine Ridge, Louisburg, KS.$9,000 — Bred Female, “SC NV’s Love X102,” s. by O C C Legend 616L,bred to SS/PRS High Voltage 244X, cons. by Shoal Creek Land &Cattle, sold to Sloup Simmental, Seward, NE.$8,250 — Open Show Heifer, “SC Totally Nora Y35,” s. by GCC TotalRecall 806T, cons. by Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, sold to Flint Drake,Dubuque, IA.$6,500 — Bred Female, “SFI Miss Inspiration X014,” s. by 3C MachoM450 BZ, bred to SS/PRS High Voltage 244X, cons. by Schaake FarmsInc., sold to Max Kaplan, Sturgeon, MO.$5,800 — Herd Bull, “SC NV’s Legend X105,” s. by O C C Legend 616L,cons. by Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, sold to Johnathan Renfro,Richmond, MO.$4,750 — Open Show Heifer, “SC She’s A Master Y6,” s. by SS Ebony’sGrandmaster, cons. by Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, sold to Double ECattle, Tracy, MN$4,750 — Herd Bull, “SC Look Me Over X106,” s. by B C Lookout 7024,cons. by Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, sold to Paul Walker, Danverse, IL.Comments: Guest consignors were: RS&T Simmentals, Double R CattleCo., Dikeman Simmental, Sanders Ranch, Brooks Simmental, ShaakeFarms, Diamond D Simmental and Triple F Farms.Breeders and family of “ The Gathering Sale” at Shoal Creek. ◆46 May/June 2012