In this issue - North Dakota Simmental Association

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In this issue - North Dakota Simmental Association
VOL. 14, NO. 2 FEBRUARY 2014
In this issue
ND Classic Sale Results
ND Simmental Annual Meeting & Banquet
Sioux Empire Farm Show Results
NDSA & SDSA
440 6TH AVE SE
LEEDS, ND 58346
Manhattan, KS
Permit No. 580
PAID
PRSRTD STD
US Postage
2014 Spring EPDs, pulled 1.16.14
CE
EPDs:
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
9 1.1 63 108 9
CE
EPDs:
CE
EPDs:
25
57 118 70
CE
EPDs:
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
10 1.4 72 119 9
27
63 127 77
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
12 .2 82 127 10 22
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
8 4.7 90 132 6
21
CE
63 126 79
66 115 81
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EPDs:
EPDs:
CE
EPDs:
69 141 78
9
22
55 119 73
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
11 2.1 85 136 8
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
14 1.3 72 112 10 33
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
10 .6 66 91
CE
EPDs:
22
65 132 84
BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
18 -.3 67 92 14 25
59 161 81
NORTH DAKOTA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
www.northdakotasimmental.com
JR Aufforth, President (2015)
6647 98th Street NW
Bowbells, ND 58721
701-377-2870
npsimm@gmail.com
Derik Samuelson (2017)
9801 79th Ave NE
Calvin, ND 58323
701-370-9031
s_derik@hotmail.com
Chris Nicholson, Vice President (2017)
4720 34th Ave SE
Dawson, ND 58428
701-391-6904
cnn2005@hotmail.com
Luke Keller (2015)
1573 County Road 136
Mandan, ND 58554
701-445-7350
lkeller@simmgene.com
Kim Myers, Secretary/Treasurer
12066 57th St SE
Kathryn, ND 58049
701-308-1018
gkmyers@outlook.com
Tyler Kinn (2016)
212 South Ave
Turtle Lake, ND 58575
701-220-5276
tkinn@hotmail.com
Kevin Elliott (2015)
197 147th Ave SE
Clifford, ND 58016
701-289-0165
triesimmentals@hotmail.com
Claye Kaelberer (2016)
4215 County Road 85
New Salem, ND 58563-9468
701-843-8342
Todd Finke (2017)
35500 114th Ave NW
Berthold, ND 58718
701-240-7711
toddandkelly@srt.com
Cody Hansen (2016)
20600 205th Ave SW
Ryder, ND 58779-9575
701-720-2739
hsrsimm@restel.net
*(Year) denotes the end of term
SOUTH DAKOTA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
www.southdakotasimmental.com
Kipp Julson, President (2015)
South Dakota Beef Breeds Council
48670 252nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
605-351-9088
doublejfarms@alliancecom.net
Scott Werning, Vice President (2015)
27262 424th Ave
Emery, SD 57332
605-682-9610
werningcattlecompany@gmail.com
Ryan Miller, Secretary (2018)
23246 439th Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
605-480-3012
sara.miller@k12.sd.us
Deb Ford, Treasurer
46272 200th St.
Bruce, SD 57220
605-627-5614
fordfarms@hotmail.com
Jeremy Lehrman (2018)
43058 245th St
Salem, SD 57374
605-530-5909
windycreek@triotel.net
Cam Christensen (2019)
PO Box 415
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
605-350-2018
cam@alliedgeneticresources.com
Mike Stavick (2020)
10752 Bia Road 15
Veblen, SD 57270
605-237-4663
stavickx@tnics.com
Ross Demers (2020)
28381 318th AVE
Colome, SD 57528
605-840-4188
demersranch@goldenwest.net
SD Junior Coordinator
Cathy Eichacker
25446 445th Ave
Salem, SD 57058
605-425-2391
es@triotel.net
Erika Kenner, Sales
440 6th Ave SE
Leeds, ND 58346
406-581-1188
erika.kenner@gmail.com
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the North Dakota & South Dakota Simmental Association’s
Board of Directors and the Publication Committee.
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Magazine designed by
About the Cover
Susan Keller, Keller Broken Heart Ranch, took the cover
photo in their pastures south of Mandan, ND.
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 1
Editor’s Message
Think Spring everyone! We can get through this. It’s just around the corner, I’m
sure!
Some have started calving and some are gearing up, so hopefully Mother Nature
will cooperate. At least the price of beef is high! So the beef industry has a lot to
look forward to. Consumers still want to eat beef even though the price is high
because we have made a nutritious and delicious product. Cattle producers have
improved the quality and consistency so much through the years, and it is due to
careful genetic selection. Ranchers are paying attention to the science and it has
payed off.
Erika Kenner
Editor
The North Dakota and South Dakota Simmental Associations work hard each year
to provide promotional support to their members. The State Association sales were
successful and they have both changed their dates for next year, so please take note
of the new dates and plan to participate in 2014!
Thank you to all the advertisers this past year. This February issue is the last issue
until the fall issue in November, and I truly appreciate all the support. The ND
Scene/SD SimmenTeller is very well respected because of you.
Erika
Retiring ASA Director
Table of Contents
Calendar of Events��������������������������������35
ND Annual Meeting & Banquet������������11 – 12
NDSA Classic Sale Results��������������������23
NDSA News Briefs��������������������������������13
SDSA News Briefs ��������������������������������13
Sioux Empire Farm Show Results ��������24
Kevin Thompson, Almont,
ND, receives his Retiring ASA
Director Bell from out-going
ASA Board Chairman, Jessie
Driggers, GA. Kevin served
two 3-year terms on the ASA
Board and we appreciate his
time and dedication to the
Simmental breed.
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Looking
for
Milk, Performance
& Outcross
genetics?
We are excited to introduce the 1st
bulls to sell off our new herdsires!!!
Selling these outstanding herd sire prospects at the
Genetic Source Bull Sale
March 10, 2014 - Keystone Center - Brandon, MB
Selling Fullblood & Red Factor Simmental Bulls with top notch customer service!
HORNED FULL FLECKVIEH - MMVI 3A
S: Great Guns TX Ramses x DS: Arnolds Zamutwo D9
BD: Jan. 5 BW: 100 lbs
Jan.2 Wt.: 1505 lbs
HORNED FULL FLECKVIEH – MMVI 22A
S: Great Guns Regio 9R x DS: CEN Laredo
BD: Jan.11 BW: 90 lbs Jan.2 Wt: 1410 lbs
- Our Fullblood bulls are tested for the dilution gene When a bull tests negative for the dilution gene then he
doesn’t have the gene that produces grey or rat tail calves
when bred to black cows. Put some performance and milk
into your black and red cows, breed them fullblood!
HORNED FULL FLECKVIEH – MMVI 66A
S: Great Guns TX Gus x DS: Afri-Can Hadau
BD: Mar.5 BW: 108 lbs Jan.2 Wt: 1195 lbs
Watch for outstanding herdsire prospects out of: Great
Guns Regio, Great Guns Ramses, Great Guns TX Gus, Great
Guns TX Astro, Prostock Hugo, Gibbons Jeremiah, Great
Guns Moses, RJY Caesars Revolution, WFL Commander 78R,
EGC Exceptional 37X
Check out our website for more pictures and info:
www.bigskysimmentals.com
Contact us for more information
or to request a sale book:
Brad & Lauren Smith (204) 723-0254
Trevor & Amy Peters (204) 573-0587
Matt & Marguerite Smith (204) 526-7423
Email: amylynnepeters@hotmail.com
Transcon Livestock
Sale Management
Jay Good- (403)556-5563
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 3
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SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 5
TSN
Selling
will be
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ANNUAL
BULL SALE
Simmental &
SimAngus
Yearling Bulls
Tuesday, 1pm
March 18, 2014
50
Platte Livestock Market
Platte, SD
TSN Top Grade A083
TSN Top Grade A663
TSN Upgrade A868
SimAngus Bull-3/4 Simmental
EPD’s: 12.3 0.9 73.2 115.0 12.6 37.0 73.6
39.8 -0.55 0.69 -0.035 0.84 API:158 TI:89
MCM Top Grade X Hooks Shear Force
PB Simmental Bull
EPD’s: 10.8 1.5 67.1 99.4 11.0 31.0 64.5
31.1 -0.56 0.44 -0.044 0.69 API:140 TI:78
MCM Top Grade X Dream On
SimAngus Bull-3/4 Simmental
EPD’s: 9.8 3.1 90.8 139.7 8.4 29.3 74.7
57.2 -0.53 0.42 -0.063 0.77 API:138 TI:91
Mr NLC Upgrade X In Focus
TSN In Dew Time A769B
TSN Tanker A073
TSN Upgrade A895
SimAngus Bull-3/4 Simmental
EPD’s: 4.6 2.5 74.3 119.3 15.2 28.5 65.7
44.8 -0.61 0.36 -0.037 1.06 API:122 TI:78
TNT Tanker X GAR Predestined
SimAngus Bull-3/4 Simmental
EPD’s: 12.5 1.8 83.9 129.1 10.2 28.2 70.1
49.0 -0.53 0.60 -0.050 0.78 API:152 TI:91
NLC Upgrade X In Focus
Bulls will have complete performance
and ultrasound data and can be wintered until April 1st.
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SimAngus Bull-3/4 Simmental
EPD’s: 13.7 -1.0 52.7 80.1 11.2 24.9 51.3
16.4 -0.52 0.58 -0.019 0.57 API:152 TI:75
HTP SVF In Dew Time X TSN 1407 P203
For more information contact:
TSN
Simmentals
Tim and Sandy Naasz
27005 360th Ave. | Platte, SD 57369
605-337-3503 | 605-207-0229
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Registered Simmental Seedstock
Raising seedstock genetics for the beef industry.
Selling quality herd bulls & select mature cows!
Bulls sell April 5, 2014 at the ranch | Cows sell private treaty
Bulls Sired by...
GW Redstined 642X, TNT Tanker U263, WS Beef Maker R13, LRS Adjuster 793Y,
GW Premium Beef 021TS, MR NLC Upgrade U8676, TRI E X762, TNT Country Boy W328, Hook’s Xpectation
36X, GW Predestined 791Y, & Remington On Target 2S
Mature Cows...
Also selling all April and May calving cows. Offering includes top-end cows. Contact us for
a list or view them on our website.
Kevin, Stacy, Kenzie, Keegan & Kanner
701-289-0165 | 197 147th Ave. SE • Clifford, ND 58016 | elliottlivestock.com
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 7
Doll Simmental Ranch
Raising Top Simmental Since 1968
60
90
5
5
Raising
Charolais
since 1958
and
Simmentals
since 1968
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
1:30 P.M. CST Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND
Spring Simmental Bulls
Spring Charolais Bulls
Open Simmental Heifers
Open Charolais Heifers
Volume discount, feeding and delivery
available. Carcass data and all the other
performance will be available at sale time.
Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar
2014 Spring EPDs, pulled 1.15.14
34th Annual Production Sale
Offering the Best of Both Breeds
Selling Top Genetics
In Both Breeds
DCR Mr. Admiral A29
DCR Mr. Game Breaker A146
DCR Mr. Game Winner A147
Polled • ASA# 2784078 • BD: 2/7/13
BW: 95 lbs. • Adj. WW: 918 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,568 lbs.
Ellingson 680S W939 x Triple C Bravehart S165
Polled • ASA# 2784064 • BD: 2/27/13
BW: 95 lbs. • Adj. WW: 846 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,487 lbs.
Triple C Bravehart S165 x R Plus Red Ribeye 1134L
Polled • ASA# 2784107 • BD: 3/28/13
BW: 98 lbs. • Adj. WW: 927 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,576 lbs.
Erixon Game Face 59Y x DCR Mr. Choice Plus R165
CE
5
DOC
12
CE
3
DOC
12
CE
1
DOC
12
BW
4
CW
60.3
WW
93
YG
-.70
YW
143
MB
.03
MCE Milk
9
23
BF
REA
-.091 1.14
MWW
69
$API
124
$TI
81
BW
3.8
CW
61.6
WW
88
YG
-.55
YW
145
MB
.04
MCE
8
BF
-.054
Milk
20
REA
.96
MWW
64
$API
111
$TI
78
BW
5.7
CW
62.9
WW
90
YG
-.39
YW
143
MB
.07
MCE
7
BF
-.025
Milk
26
REA
.71
MWW
71
$API
88
$TI
75
DCR Mr. Alfred A156
DCR Mr. Black Armure A391
DCR Mr. Moon Shine A905 ET
Polled • ASA# 2784115 • BD: 3/2/13
BW: 98 lbs. • Adj. WW: 905 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,508 lbs.
Ellingson 680S W939 x DCR Mr. Beef Maker T47
Polled • ASA# 2784151 • BD: 3/25/2013
BW: 90 lbs. • Adj. WW: 875 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,590 lbs.
WFL Mr. Westway 50X x WS Beef Maker R13
Polled • ASA# 2784253 • BD: 3/15/13
BW: 100 lbs. • Adj. WW: 793 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,398 lbs.
DCR Mr. Moon Shine X102 x R Plus Ribeye 1134L
CE
6
DOC
11
CE
11
DOC
12
CE
7
DOC
11
BW
4.4
CW
53.0
WW
91
YG
-.72
YW
130
MB
.13
MCE Milk
9
19
BF
REA
-.100 1.03
MWW
65
$API
128
$TI
81
BW
2.7
CW
50.7
WW
87
YG
-.57
YW
130
MB
.05
MCE
13
BF
-.054
Milk
26
REA
.89
MWW
69
$API
138
$TI
80
BW
3.2
CW
34.5
WW
68
YG
-.48
YW
101
MB
.23
MCE
9
BF
-.020
Milk
27
REA
.69
MWW
61
$API
113
$TI
70
Herd Sires:
WFL Mr. Westway 50X, Triple C Bravehart S165,
Prairie Wind Sabre 21W, Ellingson 680S W939,
ERIXON Game Face 59Y
AI Sires:
New Trend Way Cook 6W, Traxs Rushmore X103,
DCR Mr. Beef Maker X13, WS Beef Maker R13,
Dikemans Sure Bet, Nichols Manifest T79, DCR
Mr. Beef Maker T47, DCR Mr. Beef Maker T32,
MRL 128W, DCR Mr. Highlander X425
DCR Mr. Gameface A2
DCR Mr. Brave A334
Polled • ASA# 2784072 • BD: 2/2/13
BW: 97 lbs. • Adj. WW: 837 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,469 lbs.
Erixon Game Face 59Y x IPU Black Cinch 125T
Polled • ASA# 2784201 • BD: 3/17/13
BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 838 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,564 lbs.
Triple C Bravehart S165 x DCR Mr. Ribeye N92
Contact us:
CE
7
DOC
11
CE
3
DOC
12
Harlan: 701.843.8771
BW
3
CW
45.1
WW
77
YG
-.50
YW
119
MB
.15
MCE
9
BF
-.037
Milk
26
REA
73
MWW
64
$API
112
$TI
74
BW
3
CW
50.2
WW
80
YG
-.64
YW
128
MB
-.02
MCE
10
BF
-.074
Milk
23
REA
.94
MWW
63
$API
110
$TI
73
A very special thanks to all our customers, past, present and future.
8 | SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller
Doll Simmental
David: 701.843.7947
dollfarm@westriv.com
Charles: 701.843.8673
dollboyz@westriv.com
3991 36th St. • New Salem, ND 58563
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 9
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Broker X Limited Black
5.8
3.9
63.2
91.2
11.6
52.6
Homo Polled
21.0
Full Throttle X Power Surge
5.4
5.8
71.4
104.2
9.0
56.7
Homo Polled
21.0
KWA 1A
KWA 86A
Kelly (c): (306) 861-2013
Kyle (c): (306) 861-9352
Owen (c): (306) 861-9044
Email: jashworth@sasktel.net
Integrity X Biss Toby
6.2
4.5
71.5
101.4
9.9
57.3
Homo Polled
21.5
KWA 381A
Box 1409, Crossfield,
AB T0W 0S0
Office Phone: (403) 946-4999
Brian’s Cell: (403) 813-7999
Doug’s Cell: (403) 635-1840
Brent’s Cell: (403) 773-6392
info@bouchardlivestock.com
www.bouchardlivestock.com
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10.3
Homo Polled
62.5
30.4
KWA 67A
Rampage X Top Gun
11.4
Kop True North X Steve French
63.6
96.5
11.1
47.8
Homo Polled
16.0
Integrity X Red Teddy
6.3
3.0
66.0
91.7
7.3
52.1
Homo Polled
19.1
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17.9
0.6
72.9
100.7
13.4
60.9
24.4
ND Pioneer Award
By: Chris Nicholson
The 2013 North Dakota Simmental Board of
Directors awarded the 2013 Pioneer Award to Arlyn
Schmidt, 7N Ranch, Medina, ND, at the North
Dakota Annual Banquet on December 27, 2013, in
Bismarck, ND.
Schmidt has been in the seed stock business for
quite some time. His operation started in 1965 as a
commercial Hereford cow/calf program. Early in
the 1970s, the herd was transitioned into a seed stock
operation through exclusive AI breeding to fullblood
and purebred Simmental sires. Fleckvieh bulls were
the predominant influence through the first 2 decades
with a transition to solid red and black Simmentals in
the 1990s. In 1994, a select portion of the cow base
was bred to Red Angus bulls and have continued to
the present day herd of 50% Purebred Simmental
and 50% Red Angus cows.
Bulls were marketed private treaty off the farm
until 1980 when they had their first auction at
Napoleon Livestock. The 7N Simmental Ranch
annual sale was held at Napoleon for 20 years. Then
in 2000, the sale was moved to the ranch after they
built their own sale facility.
Currently their production sale is held on the 2nd
Monday in March at the ranch with this year being
their 35th Sale. Each year, 80 bulls are marketed to a
with 9 grandchildren.
large, local, repeat customer base.
He still loves the daily work on the ranch and
He has also been very active at the local and state
enjoys working with his son Doug in partnership of
levels within the community. He has served or is
the cowherd. He still heat detects and AI’s all the
currently serving on the following boards—Medina
Simmental cows and is excited as ever about the
School Board, Stutsman County Weed Board and
upcoming calf crop.
Water Resource Board, Kidder County Farm Service
The North Dakota Board of Directors
Committee, North Dakota Stockman’s Association,
congratulates Arlyn Schmidt and thanks him for
Director for the North Dakota Simmental Board, the
his dedication to his community, his family, and
local township board, and his local church board.
agriculture.
Schmidt is also still very actively involved and
has enjoyed his 35 years as a Medina Lions Member
and Medina American Legion Member.
In his younger years, 1953 to be exact, he was
a charter member for the Medina FFA, where he
competed in livestock judging; and as a senior in
high school, earned a gold at the National FFA
Convention in Kansas City while representing
North Dakota.
He also served in the military for 26 months and
was stationed in Iran. The highlight of his military
service was meeting his wife, Sourey, whom he
will be celebrating 50 years of marriage with on
Board members Chris Nicholson and Erika
January 30, 2014.They have 2 sons, both active in
Kenner present Arlyn Schmidt with the Pioneer
agriculture, and 2 daughters and have been blessed
award.
Commercial Producer Award
By: Annie Allen, The North Dakota Stockman
The North Dakota Simmental Association awarded
Dennis and Russ Kunkel of New Salem with the
Commercial Producers of the Year Award at the
North Dakota Simmental banquet on Dec. 27, in
Bismarck.
Dennis and Russ Kunkel have been raising
commercial Simmental cattle for nearly 20 years.
Dennis’s son, Dusty, and Russ’s son, Brian, run the
family’s purebred Simmental operation, while Dennis
and Russ are in charge of the commercial operation.
Dennis says they have stuck with raising
Simmental cattle because they have worked really
well for them. His advice to those interested in raising
Simmental cattle is to, “Buy the good ones!” When
purchasing bulls for their commercial herd along
with being really picky, Kunkels spend a lot of time
deciding which bulls to buy, and look closely at the
weaning weights of the bulls and
bloodlines.
Along with carefully selecting
their own breeding stock, Dennis
and Russ feel it’s important to help
out the younger generations that
are starting to build up their own
operations. “It’s important to help
out some of these younger guys,”
said Dennis.
With four generations living on
the Kunkel ranch, Dennis and Russ
want to have an operation that they
can leave to their families and that
will support the generations to come.
NDSA Meeting Highlights
A good crowd attended the ND Annual meeting held
at Circle Diamond Ranch Supply in Mandan.
Board members Cody Hanson and Erika Kenner present the
Commercial Producer award to the Kunkel Family.
Thank you to Bob Bullinger
(center) for allowing us to
use the Circle Diamond
facility and Lori Thorson,
Kindred, ND, (right) for
preparing the meals during
the weekend.
ND State Veterinarian,
Susan Keller, was the
guest speaker at the
meeting.
Kylie Myers, Kathryn, ND,
presented the junior report at the
ND Annual meeting.
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Promoter of the Year
By: Erika Kenner
The North Dakota Simmental Association awarded
Doug Bichler, Linton, ND, with the Promoter of
the Year Award at the ND Simmental banquet on
December 27, 2013 in Bismarck, ND.
Doug Bichler promotes Simmental wherever he
goes. Just one conversation with him makes a person
realize how passionate he is about the cattle industry,
especially the Simmental breed.
He learned by working with his father on their
family’s ranch at Linton, ND. Growing up, they
always had Simmental influence in their commercial
herd, and Doug always appreciated the maternal
ability and the performance of their Simmental
cows. While in high school, at 16 years of age, he
purchased his first purebred cows from Andy Wald,
and by 2001, he was selling bulls private treaty off
the farm.
After graduating NDSU in 2002, he took a job
with extension in Carson, ND. In 2005, he was able
to move to the Emmons County extension office in
Linton where he was able to be on the ranch every
day as well. By moving home, it made it easier for
him to manage the cattle himself which prompted
him to start his bull sale at the Linton Livestock
Barn in 2006. This year will mark his 9th Annual
Production Sale, and he also has a
female sale in the Fall each year.
Doug has been very active with
the youth in Emmons County
and has always helped with the
4-H Livestock Judging where he is
currently the coach. He also gives his
nephew many opportunities to learn
the cattle business by letting him
have a few head of cows at the ranch
and has taken him to many junior
shows, including the Junior Regional
Shows when possible.
During his years on the ND
Simmental Board, he was very active
and always volunteered to help.
The year the ND State Fair was
Doug Bichler accepts the Promoter of the Year award. Presented
cancelled due to the Minot flood,
he took it upon himself to organize by Board members Chris Nicholson and Erika Kenner.
the ND Simmental Futurity show
fortunate to have members like Doug who want to
later in the summer so the kids would still have the
be involved and care so much for the success of the
opportunity to show their heifers they had purchased
cattle and it’s members.
for that show. He always went above and beyond his
required responsibilities while on the Board.
The North Dakota Simmental Association is
Scenes from the ND Banquet
2014 North Dakota Board of Directors. Back row (left to right): Cody
Hansen, Ryder, ND; Tyler Kinn, Turtle Lake, ND; Derik Samuelson,
Calvin, ND; Claye Kaelberer, New Salem, ND; Todd Finke, Berthold,
ND; and Kevin Elliott, Clifford, ND. Front row (left to right): Luke
Keller, Mandan, ND; President - JR Aufforth, Bowbells, ND; Vice
President - Chris Nicholson, Dawson, ND; Secretary - Kim Myers,
Kathryn, ND.
Numerous kids were on hand to take part in the annual coloring
contest! Perry Thomas and his daughter, Greta Samuelson,
organize the contest for the kids each year.
At Left: Mike Johnson,
McCanna, ND, and Erika
Kenner, Leeds, ND, finished
serving two terms on the
ND Simmental Board.
Past ND Junior President, Ian Hall, presented the Outstanding
junior awards to Jaden Neshem, Berthold, ND, (senior division)
and Kendra Myers, Kathryn, ND (junior division).
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NDSA News Briefs
ND Simmental Annual
Meeting and Banquet
December 12, 2014 Bismarck, ND
ND Simmental Classic Sale
December 13, 2014
Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND
Please note: if you feel you should be on
the mailing list (or wish to be added) for
the ND Simmental Classic Sale, please
verify your address with Erika Kenner,
erika.kenner@gmail.com
Summer picnic at the ND State Fair
Following the Simmental Open Show
NDSA Scholarship Offered
The North Dakota Simmental Association
will be awarding a scholarship to a high
school senior this year. Deadline is March
15, 2014.
Log on to www.northdakotasimmental.
com to download the application. If you
do not have access to a computer, contact
Kim Myers at 701-308-1018.
NDSA Starts Foundation
The North Dakota Simmental Association
has started a Foundation to be used for
Junior Scholarships and other Association
events. A certain portion of the donation
heifer will go into this fund each year
and donations can be given by members
anytime.
ND Donation Heifer Raises Funds
for South Dakota
The North Dakota Board of Directors
designated 40% of the proceeds from the
2013 Donation Heifer at the ND Classic
Sale go to the SD Relief funds. The
40% was split equally between the SD
Rancher’s Relief Fund and the Heifers for
South Dakota Fund.
NDSA Facebook Page
Like us on Facebook! Keep
up with the North Dakota
Simmental Association
throughout the year.
SDSA News Briefs
South Dakota Simmental
Annual Meeting
December 19, 2014
Sioux Falls, SD
South Dakota Source Sale 2014
December 20, 2014
Worthing, SD
Christensen Simmental
- Bull Sale -
Vander Wal Simmentals
Private Treaty Yearling Bull Sale
Saturday, April 26, 2014
2 p.m. - At the ranch
50 Years of AI Breeding
Selling 100 Black and 3 Red
Simmental and SimAngus Bulls
Sires include: SAV Thunderbird, 3C Opie, Sitz Dash,
NLC Break Free, Mogk Sure Shot, JS Sure Bet,
TNT Tuition, SDS Alumni, Dikeman’s Sure Bet,
Kock’s Monte, WS Beef Maker, & HXC Conquest
For more information, contact
Chris and Christensen Simmental
605-539-9522 Home
605-354-4236 Cell
chrishei@venturecomm.net
Hooks Titus X Hooks Shear Force
this bull sells along with others like him!
Red & Black Simmentals • SimAngus
Sires Represented...
R&R Chamberlain, Sand Ranch Hand, Hooks Titus,
Hooks Yukon, and Hooks Shear Force
Angus Sire Represented...
Mytty In Focus
Vander
Wal Simmentals
20758 464th Ave. • Bruce, SD 57220
Dean... 605-627-5208 or 605-690-1901
Kent... 605-690-0234
vwbeef@hotmail.com
Commercial bred heifers for sale at all times!
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 13
Northern Plains
SIMMENTAL
8th Annual Sale
Several sons selling out of these two sires!
Contact us for more information
KS Customized Y518
Other sires include:
Winchester, Nichols Manifest,
NPS Cowtown, and
Dikeman’s Double Down
LFE BISS Black Advance
North Dakota Junior Simmental Association
Says
Thank You
To all bidders and buyers at the 2013 banquet
fundraiser auction. And to Kipp Julson,
Garretson, SD, for donating the embryos to
benefit the ND Junior Association!
We appreciate all the support!
Thank you,
2014 ND Junior Simmental Association
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Sunday, April 6th
At the Ranch – Bowbells, ND
Selling 20 black and 5 red Purebred Simmental bulls
Northern Plains Simmentals
JR, Miranda, Gavin & Wyatt Aufforth
Bowbells, ND
701-377-2870
701-339-1880
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 15
G&D Simmentals
Selling bulls private treaty at the ranch
2012 EPD Averages
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
BW
Breed
Average
75
70
XL & H4H
65
60
55
0.5
50
WW
Breed
Average
135
XL & H4H
58
1.0
1.04
MR GD A30
Homozygous
Polled65
CDI Sky King x BF M218 Snake Eyes
CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI
6.5 4
81 117 12
20
61 116 75
45
0.0
121
114
PB SM
API
XL & H4H
107
Breed
Average
100
107
78
71
64
TI
Breed
Average
XL & H4H
3/4 SM
57
63
74
MR GD123 A96
NLC Superior x ASR Dream Prince
CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW
6
2
61 91 8
22
52
50
36 years of genetic progress!
Reference Sires
$API $TI
108 67
“Not just your average herd!”
CDI Sky King, TNT Tanker, Hooks Shear Force, NLC
guaranteed
Superior, KR Freeway, MJ Diamond Cutter, JD U3A
Fully
through
1st
Special thank you to all our past bull and heifer customers!
breeding season
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9801 79th Ave. Calvin, ND 58323
Home, 701-697-5381 Cell, 701-370-9031
Perry Thomas, 701-370-8336
s_derik@hotmail.com
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1:30 PM ♦ KIST LIVESTOCK, MANDAN, ND
Selling 70 SimAngus™ Simmental and Angus Bulls
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19535 US HWY 12 ♦ Lemmon, South Dakota 57638 ♦ (605) 374-7260
H4H Uploaded
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ASA# 2744528
Sitz Upwrd * BT Rtime24J
1/4 Sim, 3/4 Angus
205 Wt: 761
50K DNA Test Pending
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XL 348
GW Predestined * LRS 36T
5/8 Sim, 3/8 Angus
205 Wt: 712
XL XL XL XL XL
BILL & COLLEEN LARSON ♦ TODD & JUDY LARSON
2406 8th Ave. NE ♦ Lemmon, South Dakota 57638 ♦ (701) 376-5360
www.xlsimmental.com
MRL Annual
20th
Bull Sale
MRL 95A
Sire: Integrity
Saturday, March 1, 2014
MRL 144A
15 Integrity Sons Sell!
Sire: Integrity
MRL 21A
MRL 42A
At the Ranch • Carievale, Sask
(just 18 miles North of Sherwood, ND)
150 Bulls Sell
45 Red Polled Simmental Bulls
45 Black Polled Simmental Bulls
15 SimAngus Bulls Red & Black
10 Fullblood Fleckvieh Bulls
40 Registered Red Angus Bulls
Sire: Integrity
Sire: Integrity
Outcross Genetics - Powerful Bulls!
The Commercial Cattleman’s
“One Stop Bull Shop”
For Elite Simmental & Red Angus Genetics
At MRL we have built a reputation around
supplying Thick Beef Bulls to Commercial
Cattlemen and standing behind them.
Herdbulls packed full of economic and
convenience traits that will accelerate your
breeding program. Managing over 600 mother
cows with limited manpower, these bulls
are raised under ranch conditions similar to
yours, and are developed on a silage-based
ration to ensure soundness and longevity.
Over 40 years of genetic selection with the
commercial cattleman in mind: calving ease,
consistency, natural thickness, maternal values
and carcass traits bred right in. Give us
a call, we would enjoy visiting about your
operation and herdbull needs.
MRL 75A
Sire: Bundi
MRL 127A
Pen full of calving ease bulls with muscle and substance!
MRL 185A
Sire: Destination
Sire: Casino
MRL 168A
You gotta see the pen of Black Bull for 2014!
Sire: Final Answer
Thank You
to our U.S. buyers for the past several
years. Almost 25% of our bulls have sold
to some of the top breeders and commercial Sire: MRLA 61X
cattlemen in the Dakotas, Minnesota,
and Nebraska annually. We have the
experience and documentation to get your
bulls to your yard hassle free!
Call today for a sale book,
bull video or more information!
18 | SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller
(h) 306-928-4820
Lee (c) 306-483-8067
MRLA 26A
MRLA 104A
Sire: MRLA New Era
30 Registered Red Angus Bulls!
(h) 306-928-2249
Dave (c) 306-483-8660
Jim
(h) 306-928-4636
(c) 306-483-7986
Free Delivery
Come in your car? Just 18 miles
North of Sherwood, ND
We’ll drop the bulls off in your yard or close
to it. We have the experience and documents
to get your bulls to your yard hassle free.
MRL 12A
Sire: Integrity
MRL 112A Semen Tested and 100% Guaranteed
Outcross Red Genetics!
Sire: Integrity
Every bull is semen tested satisfactory
before the sale. No surprises on bulls that
don’t work after the bull sales are over.
Volume Discounts
MRL 139A
MRL 13A
Sire: Red Western
Moderate birth weight bulls with muscle and shape!
We supply the Quality, Quantity, and
Selection to get your Bull Buying Needs
done! 1 Day 1 Sale and save you money.
Affordable
Sire: Destination
Top Genetics Reasonably priced.
Extra Age Bulls
Our yearlings are January and February
born, as well as a group of fall born bulls
ready to cover some ground and more cows!
MRL 33A
Sire: Destination
Sire: Justified
10 Fullblood Fleck Bulls
MRL Herd Bulls designed by
Sight Unseen Buyers Program
We would love for you to join us at the
ranch March 1 for the bull sale; but if you
cannot, this program has worked very well
for busy cattlemen unable to attend our sale.
20% of our bulls go to satisfied cattlemen
each year, many repeat customers through
our SUS program. It’s simple: give us a
call to discuss what you are looking for in
your next herd sire. We know our cowherd
MRL 47A very well and the genetics strengths of each
Sire: Power Surge and every bull offered. Together we will
15 SimAngus Bulls – Red and Black discuss which bulls will work best in your
operation. We will personally hand pick
Ranchers for Ranchers!
and purchase your bulls for you within and
quite often below your price range. Your
next herd bull purchase is as close as your
phone. Please contact Lee or Dave for more
info on the program.
Performance Bulls by the penfull!
MRL 124A
MRL 46A
Sire: Casino
McMillen Ranching Ltd.
Box 99 • Carievale, SK
Lee: 306-928-4820 • Lee Cell: 306-483-8067 • Dave: 306-928-2249 • Dave Cell: 306-483-8660
Jim: 306-928-4636 • Jim Cell: 306-483-7986 • Fax: 306-928-2143 • Email: mrl@sasktel.net
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 19
33rd Annual
Goeken Cattle Bull Sale
Thursday, April 17, 2014 • 1:00 PM •
Selling... 70 Bulls
Yankton Livestock
North Highway 81 • Yankton, SD
Simmental - SimAngus 3/8 – Purebred • Purebred Angus • Maine-Anjou Bulls 1/2 – Purebred
JMG Best Regard 838Z
JMG Blue Print 685Z
JMG Locomotive 097Z
2013 High-Selling Purebred Simmental bull,
Sold to: Anderson Cattle & Show Max Cattle
2013 High-selling SimAngus Bull,
Sold to: Healy Simmental
2013 High-Selling Purebred Angus Bull.
Sold to: McCurry Angus, Shane Werk, & Kyle Conley
Many Outstanding Bulls like these will sell.
Sires Include....Yardley High Regard, Yardley Utah, Yardley
Denali, Sharper Image, Shocking Dream, Durcell, Soo Line Motive, Sitz
Upward, KFC Architect, HF Prowler, Hard Whiskey, & Predator
20 | SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller
John Goeken • 605.364.7432
Nathan Goeken • 605.660.9626
Adam Goeken • 605.660.3726
Aaron Goeken • 605.660.4301
goekencattle@goldenwest.net
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 21
Geigle Simmentals
ANNUAL SALE | February 20, 2014
1:00 PM CST
Mobridge Livestock, Mobridge, SD
Storm Date February 27, 2014
Sir Geigle A69
Sire: Trax Rushmore
BD: 3/12/13 Adj. WW: 662
Sir Geigle A328
YW: 1283
Sir Geigle A014
Sire: Red Bull T53
BD: 4/2/13 Adj. WW: 674
Sire: BLK Diamond
BD: 4/12/13 Adj. WW: 661
YW: 1320
Sir Geigle A321
YW: 1275
Sire: BLK Diamond
BD: 4/15/13 Adj. WW: 691
YW: 1331
Selling
Eugene & Diane Geigle
Eugene 605-273-4567
Box 194 McIntosh, SD 57641
e.geigle@yahoo.com
22 | SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller
30
1
10
7
Yearling bulls
Red 2-year-old
Bred Heifers
Open Heifers
Blacks and Reds, Purebreds to Half Red and Black Angus
Sires Include:
Traxs Rushmore X103, THSF Freedom 300N, KS Black Diamond W992,
Ellingson Legacy (Olie), TNT Tuition U238, KNH Bakken 58Y,
Larson Sunking (Red Angus), Big Time U203 (Red Angus)
NDSA Classic Sale Results
ND Simmental Classic Sale
Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND
December 28, 2013
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Kearney, NE
Sale Management: Jeff Thomas, Bozeman, MT
Averages:
5 Embryo & Semen Lots
37Bred Heifers 32Open Heifers $2,360.00
$4,584.00
$3,880.00
Volume Buyers:
Elliott Livestock, Clifford, ND (5 head); Kunkel
Simmentals, New Salem, ND (4 head); Gary
Sampson, Manning, ND (4 head); Bryan Uran, Ross,
ND (4 head); and Pearl Valley Simmental, Ross, ND
(4 head)
Top Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 34 - $13,500 KNH Play On 458Z – sired by TJ Sharper Image
809U, bred to Hooks Shear Force 38K, consigned by
KNH Simmentals, Berthold, ND, and sold to Quandt
Bros., Oakes, ND and Magill Farms, Verona, ND
Lot 26 - $10,000
Double J Miss Z252 – sired by TNT Tanker U263,
bred to CNS Dream On L186, consigned by Double
J Farms, Garretson, SD, and sold to Circle H
Simmental, Hudson, SD
Top Selling Open Heifers
Lot 67 - $8,250
TT Sophia 321A – sired by MCM Top Grade 018X,
consigned by Double T Simmentals, Turtle Lake,
ND, and sold to Riley Schaefer, Des Lacs, ND
Lot 25 -$7,500
MJ Miss B Diamond Z737 – sired by KS Black
Diamond W992, bred to MCM Top Grade 018X,
consigned by M&J Ranch, Larimore, ND, and sold to
Kunkel Simmental, New Salem, ND
Lot 60 - $8,000
Kinns Abby 346A – sired by THSF Freedom 300N,
consigned by Kinn Simmental Ranch, Turtle Lake,
ND, and sold to Kunkel Simmental, New Salem, ND
Lot 37 - $6,750
HSR Ms Red Skin Z733 – sired by IPU Redskin
105X, bred to Hooks Yukon 80Y, consigned by
Hansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder, ND, and sold to
Darrell Kemnitz, Cavalier, ND
Lot 32 - $6,250
KS Zada Z887 – sired by BCLR ShamWow W611,
bred to WS All In W111, consigned by Kenner
Simmental Ranch, Leeds, ND, and sold to Bichler
Simmental, Linton, ND
Lot 59 -$7,500
DJF Diamond Ring A354 – sired by KS Black
Diamond W992, consigned by Double J Farms,
Garretson, SD, and sold to Erika Kenner, Leeds, ND
Lot 69 - $6,750
DKSR Tidal Wave A415 – sired by Gibbs 0689X
Crimson Tide, consigned by Kunkel Simmental
Ranch, New Salem, ND, and sold to Mark
Nesemeier, Leonard, ND
Lot 63 - $6,000
KRJ Upper Hand A391 – sired by MR NLC
Upgrade, consigned by Double J Farms, Garretson,
SD, and sold to David Bergquist, Turtle Lake, ND
ND Board member, Kevin Elliott,
Clifford, ND, consigned to the sale
and was also the volume buyer.
Kevin also donated the heifer for the
Donation Lot and she raised over
$11,000!
Don Lundberg (left), Eastend, SK made
it down for the weekend and purchased a
heifer at the sale. Mike Traxinger (right),
Claremont, SD, has been a long time
supporter of the ND Classic Sale.
Kelly Hanson and his brother Brian,
Hannaford, ND, consigned a couple
heifers in the sale and they purchased
one bred heifer.
ND Board Member, Luke Keller,
Mandan, ND, announced each lot on
the block during the sale.
Consigner Mike Stavick, Veblen, SD, sold
5 heifers at the ND Simmental Classic.
The Cummings Family from Berthold, ND, attended the sale
and bid on several lots.
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 23
Thank you and
Head’s Up!
BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS
For Sale at Private Treaty
60 Simmental & SimAngus Bulls
70 Angus Bulls from top AI Sires
Free Delivery Available • 1/2 Down
Wintered to May 1st • Foot Rot Vaccinated
Dakota Simmentals
Colome, SD
Ron DeMers 605-842-3340 • Ross DeMers 605-842-2935
visit us online www.demersranch.com
KNH Play On 458Z
TJ Sharper Image x KNH Miss 58S
Thank you to Quandt Brothers and Magill Farms, ND for their
purchase of the high-selling heifer at the ND State Sale, KNH Play
On 458Z! We greatly appreciate your confidence in our program!
Head’s Up to bull buyers! Check out the genetics being
offered at the Edge of the West sale on April 4, 2014!
KNH Simmental’s highlights:
• Maternal siblings to KNH Play On 458Z out of S Chisum! Powerful 1/2
bloods out of our donor, 58S!
• KNH Power Up 58A - Natural calf out of 58S & GW-WBF Substance
820Y, the high-selling bull at Gateways 2 years ago.
• KNH Tonic 21A - GW-WBF Substance 820Y x GFI Magnum. A standout
bull calf from day one that is one of the best we’ve ever raised!
• Printouts available of the bulls being offered for sale. Pictures coming soon!
KNH Simmentals
Kent & Heather Neshem family • Berthold, ND
701.340.0756 • 701.453.3570
hneshem@srt.com
Sioux Empire Farm Show Results
Sioux Empire Farm Show, Sioux Falls, SD
January 22, 2014
Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson
Sale Managers: Jeremy Lehrman and Kipp Julson
Champion Simmental Bull
Exhibited by Jass Simmentals, Garner, Iowa
Purchased by Joe Bosworth, White Lake, SD for
$5,500
Reserve Champion Simmental Bull
Exhibited by Lehrman Family Simmentals, Spencer, SD
Purchased by Adam Palmquist, Winfred, SD for
$5,000
High-Selling Bull
Exhibited by Keene Simmental, Hartley, IA
Purchased by Jerry Hettinger, White Lake, SD for
$5,750
Champion Simmental Bull
Reserve Champion Simmental Bull
Champion Simmental Heifer
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer
23 Simmental Bulls Averaged $3,239.13
Champion Simmental Heifer
Exhibited by Keene Cattle Company, Hartley, IA
Purchased by Lonnie Hoien, Armstrong, IA for
$3,000
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer
Exhibited by Franke Show Calves, Dover, MN
Purchased by Kyle Eisenhauer, Wausa, NE for $2,700
High-Selling Heifer
Exhibited by Star Born Simmentals, Fairmont, MN
Purchased by Kevin Van Beek, Hudson, SD for
$4,100
12 Simmental Heifers Averaged $2,275
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Thomas Ranch
42ND annual bull sale
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014
SALE 1:00 PM CST
LUNCH 11:30 AM CST
FROM ONIDA:
16 ½ Miles East
FROM HARROLD:
13 Miles North, ½ Mile West
FROM JCT. HWY 47 & 26:
8 Miles West
(on gravel), 5 Miles South, 6 ½ Miles West
selling
50
SIMMENTAL &
SIMANGUS™ BULLS
MR TR UPGRADE 2772 ET
• Sold in Thomas Ranch 2013 Bull Sale to
Doll Ranch
Simmental Bulls Sired By:
MR HOC BROKER
MR NLC UPGRADE U8676
WAGR DRIVER 706T
WAGR 029X
WS PILGRIM H182U
ALSO SELLING:
80 CHAROLAIS BULLS
125 ANGUS BULLS
50 RED ANGUS BULLS
MR TR UPGRADE 2789 ET
• Sold in Thomas Ranch 2013 Bull Sale to
Josh Rust
Full & half brothers to these bulls
will sell in our 2014 Bull Sale!
Thomas Ranch
MR TR PZC HAMMER 308A ET
605-973-2448, home • 605-222-1258, Troy’s cell
605-973-2449 or 605-973-2450, sale barn
• Sold in HCC Customer Appreciation Sale 2013 to...
Hartman Cattle Co., Whispering Pine Farms &
Wager Cattle/CK Cattle
Troy, VeaBea & Cally Thomas
Harry & Kay Thomas
18441 Capri Place | Harrold, SD 57536
WEB: www.thomasranchcattle.com
EMAIL: thomas@venturecomm.net
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 25
KASK 348A
Wheatland Octane 169Y x Top Cut
Wheatland Octane 169Y x Dynamite Black
TSN 11A
Broker x ACS Primetime
KASK 337A
KASK 351A
Wheatland Octane 169Y x Rapid Fire
MEM 305A
MRL Destination 91Y x HAAS Ranch U42
KASK 313A
Wheatland Pioneer 60X x Good Enough
SonS of theSe herdSireS Sell...
MJ Redland 1X
26 | SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller
Downey 505W
ACS Tundra 110Y
Monday, March 10, 2014
1 PM - Kist Livestock Auction
Mandan, North Dakota
Selling:
Red & Black
85 High-Performance
Simmental and SimAngus Bulls
& Black Simmental
80 Red
and SimAngus Heifers
™
™
KBHR
A005
KBHR
A061
reg.#
2815223
PB SM
sire: GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y - dams sire: SRS NETWORK 13N
CE 11.1
BW 3.1
WW 73.1
YW 112.4
MCE 16.9
MM 25.5
MWW 62.0
API 138.2
TI 74.7
reg.#
2815281
PB SM
CE 11.6
BW 2.1
WW 78.4
YW 111.2
MCE 15.7
MM 21.3
MWW 60.5
API 155.0
TI 84.6
sire: GW REDESTINED 642X - dams sire: TFS RED DREAM L186 5066R
KBHR
A028
KBHR
A084
reg.#
2815247
PB SM
sire: GW REDESTINED 642X - dams sire: DSR REAL RED L215
reg.#
2815306
CE 8.0
BW 3.0
WW 71.8
YW 106.6
MCE 13.4
MM 23.8
MWW 59.7
API 138.3
TI 79.6
PB SM
sire: GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y - dams sire: GFI PURE POWER HO17
KBHR
A046
KBHR
A210
reg.#
2815266
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 - dams sire: SYS ALL IN T734
reg.#
2815435
CE 13.5
BW 0.4
WW 89.2
YW 138.1
MCE 15.9
MM 23.5
MWW 68.1
API 157.3
TI 89.7
PB SM
sire: GW REDESTINED 642X - dams sire: REMINGTON RED LABEL HR
“Simmental Beef on
the Cutting Edge”
CE 9.4
BW 4.0
WW 66.4
YW 102.7
MCE 16.0
MM 31.4
MWW 64.6
API 127.5
TI 69.7
CE 9.2
BW 2.4
WW 76.6
YW 110.0
MCE 12.5
MM 24.2
MWW 62.5
API 142.5
TI 83.1
KELLER BROKEN HEART RANCH
Dwight & Susan Keller Family - Luke, Jake & Tess - Helen Keller
1573 55th St., Mandan, ND 58554
C: (701) 471-5215 - (701) 471-1142 - H: (701) 445-7350
kbhr@westriv.com - www.kbhrsimmental.com
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Selling 70 Powerful Simmental & SimAngus Herd Bulls
Bulls like these will sell in volume on April 4th!!
Check out our website for photos and videos of this year’s offering.
www.cattlesalepage.com/edgeofthewest
KR Sharp Shooter Z33
2013 High selling bull to Kenner Simmentals, ND
Kaelberer Ranch
Claye & Michelle Kaelberer
701-843-8342
KnH Simmentals
Kent & Heather Neshem
701-453-3570
SRF Simmentals
Todd & Kelly Finke
701-240-7711
Kinn Simmentals
Tyler & Tiffany Kinn
701-220-5276
KnH Bakken 58Y
2012 High selling bull to Geigle Simmentals, SD
Davis & Amber Kinn
701-400-5108
Northwest North Dakota Sale
Stanley, ND | Saturday, March, 8, 2014
Selling: 4 registered opens, 3 registered breds, 5 commercial opens and 4 commercial breds
SYS ELLY A115
PB SM • BD: 3-2-2013 • Adj. BW: 93 • Adj. WW: 779
KBHR Enforcer Y169 X SS Ebonys Grandmaster
5 4.4 80 117 7.8 24 64 API: 112 TI: 73
Gary & Derek Sys
9400 205th Ave SW Douglas, ND 58735
701-722-3244 • sys@srt.com
www.syssimmentals.com
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SYS BLACK RUBY A12
SYS MISS TANKER Z24
1/2 SM 1/2 AN • BD: 1-16-2013 • Adj. BW: 84 • Adj. WW: 668
PB SM • BD: 1-31-2012 • Adj. BW: 76 • Adj. WW: 600
TJ 181W HY Slugger X Sitz Upward 307R
TNT Tanker U263 X GCF First Dream P13
14 -1.0 80 130 12.3 31 71 API: 151 TI: 86
Bred to TC Aberdeen
9 0.9 74 110 16.1 26 62 API: 123 TI: 74
10th AnniversAry
Focus on the
Future Bull Sale
Selling 30 Red & Black Simmental Herd
Builders - Purebred & Simm Angus
Wheatland Bull 364a
Lock N Load X Wheatland Lady 752T
Wheatland CirCuit Breaker 325a
Tried - Tested - True
Wheatland High Voltage X Wheatland Lady 81X
Wheatland Bull 319a
Wheatland High Octane X Wheatland Lady 168Y
in the ring - in the Pasture - in the Progeny
all Grand Champion Females at the
4 major shows sired by different
Wheatland bulls.
Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray Lafrentz
Ph: 306.634.7765 Cell: 306.421.2297
Email: wheatlandcattle@sasktel.net
View the sale book online at www.wheatlandcattle.com
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SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 31
LECKVIEH
F
M
S/ CATTLE
JEFF SORENSON
Garretson, South Dakota
sorenson@augie.edu | 605-359-8728
www.smfleckvieh.com
S/M Abram A471
S/M Azzo A601
OFFERING
Yearling Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty | Please See our Website for More Information
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SIMMENTALS & SIMANGUS BULLS
RED AND BLACK
PERCENTAGE TO PUREBRED
FLITTIE SIMMENTAL
Annual
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014
BULL SALE
1PM AT HUB CITY LIVESTOCK IN ABERDEEN S.D
A18
A31
PB SM • BW: 76 • Act WW: 775
ASA#: 2797589 • Sire: Hooks Yellowstone
¾ SM ¼ AR • BW: 94 • Act WW: 817
ASA#: 2797618 • Sire: BCLR Voyager
CE: 14 • BW: -0.6 • WW: 76 • YW: 112 • MCE: 14 • Milk: 22 • MWW: 60
CE: 10 • BW: 0.6 • WW: 66 • YW: 96 • MCE: 9 • Milk: 26 • MWW: 60
SIRES INCLUDE:
HXC Conquest, SAV Final Answer, GW Predestined 701T, Red Caesar, CLT Entourage, Hook Yellowstone, CDI Mission and BCLR Voyager
FLITTIE SIMMENTAL RANCH
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BRUCE AND SANDY FLITTIE (605) 283-2662 • CELL: (605) 380-9311
11913 342ND AVENUE
EMAIL: FLITTIESIMM@VALLEYTEL.NET
HOSMER, SD 57448
LaBatte Simmentals
LaBatte Simmentals
34th Annual Bull & Female Sale
Friday • February 28, 2014 • 1:00 pm
Johnstone Auction Market • Moose Jaw, SK
Selling approximately: 50 red, polled, Simmental Bulls
30 black, polled, Simmental Bulls and 30 black & red, polled Heifers
2014 Sale Bulls
LaBatte Simmentals
2014 Sale Bulls
invite our American neighbors to our
34th Annual Sale and take advantage of the
current US/Canadian exchange
rate, where your US dollar will go farther.
“Where Cattlemen Come for Herdbulls”
IPU 309Z • Nov. 18/12 • Polled Purebred
Horizon X Red Chief
We sincerely appreciate
the support we have received from our
neighbors to the south over the years.
IPU 322Z • Nov. 29/12 • Polled Purebred
Full Throttle x Black Joker
Visit our website:
www.LaBatteSimmentals.com
for information on our herd sires,
plus a link to our Sale Book.
IPU 5A • Polled Purebred
Horizon x Accelerator
• Our breeding program emphasizes calving
ease, thickness, depth, polled, performance,
hair coats, and testicular size.
• All our top bulls sell featuring many
generations of polled, red and black genetics.
There is a quality bull for everyone at a LaBatte
Bull Sale.
IPU 162A • Polled Purebred
Liner 56U x Heavyweight
• We offer semen tested bulls, with free delivery to
central points with paperwork in order.
IPU 16A • Polled Purebred
Horizon x Powerline
• Sight unseen purchase program available.
Call Barry to discuss your needs 306-969-4820 or
cell: 306-815-7900.
IPU 3A • Polled Purebred
Lotto x Black Joker
• For DVD’s and printed sale book, call or email
Barry at labatte.simm@sasktel.net
Sale at Moose Jaw, SK approximately two hours from
Plentywood, MT or two hours from Estevan, SK.
IPU 171A • Polled Purebred
Horizon x Soder State
US Sale Consultant:
Wilf Davis h: 204-834-2479 • cell: 204-841-0211
IPU 96A • Polled Purebred
Poker Face x Tank 1U
Sale Day Phones:
Call Barry LaBatte at 306-815-7900 or
Auction Mart: 306-693-4715
Barry & Brenda LaBatte
IPU 191A • Polled Purebred
Code Red x Specialist
P.O. Box 72, Gladmar, SK SOC 1AO
Cell: 306-815-7900
labatte.simm@sasktel.net www.LaBatteSimmentals.com
Home: 306-969-4820
IPU 20A • Full Fleck Fullblood
Radium x Laredo
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Advertising Index
3C Christensen Ranch������������������������� Back Cover
7N Simmental Ranch������������������������������������������ 34
Arrow Creek Simmentals������������������������������������ 26
Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd. ���������������������������� 10
Big Sky Simmentals������������������������������������������������ 3
Black Sand Cattle Company�������������������������������� 30
Bouchard Livestock�������������������������������� 5, 10, & 26
C/K Simmentals�������������������������������������������������� 36
Christensen Simmental���������������������������������������� 13
Crosshair Simmental�������������������������������������������� 20
Dakota Simmental ���������������������������������������������� 24
Doll Simmental Ranch������������������������������������������ 8
Double T Simmental ������������������������������������������ 21
Downey Farms ���������������������������������������������������� 26
Edge of the West Sale��������������������������������� 24 & 28
Eichacker Simmentals���������������� Inside Front Cover
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Elliott Livestock������������������������������������������������������ 7
Exclusive Syndicate������������������������������������������������ 4
Flittie Simmental Ranch�������������������������������������� 32
G&D Simmentals������������������������������������������������ 16
Geigle Simmentals ���������������������������������������������� 22
Goeken Cattle Company ������������������������������������ 20
Keller Broken Heart Ranch �������������������������������� 27
KNH Simmentals������������������������������������������������ 24
LaBatte Simmentals �������������������������������������������� 33
Larson XL SimAngus������������������������������������������ 16
McMillen Ranching Ltd�������������������������������18 - 19
Melroe Farms Cattle�������������������Inside Back Cover
More Simmentals������������������������������������������������ 26
North Dakota Junior Simmental Association������ 14
Northern Plains Simmental �������������������������������� 14
Northwest Select Simmental Sale��������������� 17 & 28
Perkin Land & Cattle �������������������������������������������� 9
Profit Through Performance Sale��������������������� IBC
Rebels of the West Sale���������������������������������������� 26
Roenda Stock Farms�������������������������������������������� 26
Rust Mountain View Ranch�������������������������������� 15
S/M Fleckvieh Cattle������������������������������������������ 32
Spirit Ranch �������������������������������������������������������� 14
Spring Creek Simmentals������������������������������������ 31
Sys Simmentals���������������������������������������������������� 28
Thomas Ranch���������������������������������������������������� 25
TSN Livestock������������������������������������������������������ 26
TSN Simmentals���������������������������������������������������� 6
Vander Wal Simmental���������������������������������������� 13
Wheatland Cattle Company�������������������������������� 29
Windy Creek Cattle Company���Inside Back Cover
Calendar of Events
Private Treaty Sales
Brink Simmentals, Elkader, IA
Dakota Simmental, Colome, SD
G&D Simmental, Calvin, ND
S/M Fleckvieh, Garretson, SD
Spirit Ranch, Zap, ND
Vander Wal Simmental, Bruce, SD
February 2014
1
Lazy H3 & A/H Cattle Company Private Treaty Bull Sale (starting day) --- Veblen, SD
1
Steffan Simmentals Bull Showcase Private Treaty Sale --- Killdeer, ND
2
Klain Simmental Ranch Annual Production Sale --- Turtle Lake, ND
4
Koepplin’s Black Simmental Annual Production Sale --- Mandan, ND
4
Wicks Cattle Annual Bull Sale --- Richardton, ND
5
Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Bull Sale --- Wibaux, MT
6
Stavick Simmentals “King of the Range” Sale --- Aberdeen, SD
8
Black Hills Stock Show and Sale --- Rapid City, SD
8
Kenner Simmental Ranch 18th Annual Production Sale --- Napoleon, ND
10
Benda Ranch Annual Bull Sale --- Kimball, SD
10
Dakota Power Bull Sale --- Valley City, ND
11
Bata/Olafson 17th Annual Production Sale --- Rugby, ND
11
James Creek Simmental Bull & Female Sale --- Heaton, ND
11
Werning Cattle Company’s 33rd Annual Production Sale --- Mitchell, SD
12
Sys Simmental Annual Bull Sale --- Douglas, ND
12
Traxinger Simmental Annual Bull Sale --- Claremont, SD
12
Wilkinson Farms/C Diamond Ranch “Breeding for the Future” Bull Sale --- Napoleon, ND
13
Bichler-Johnson Bull Sale --- Linton, ND
13
Hart Simmentals Power Bull Sale --- Frederick, SD
13
Lassle Ranch Simmentals Sale --- Glendive, MT
14
TNT Simmentals Bull Sale --- Almont, ND
14
Watertown Winter Farm Show & Sale --- Watertown, SD
15
Ekstrum Simmentals Annual Bull Sale --- Kimball, SD
15
Ellingson Simmentals Annual Production Sale --- Rugby, ND
15
Kappes Simmental Production Sale --- Aberdeen, SD
16
Kline Simmental Second Annual Bull Sale --- Hurdsfield, ND
17
Bulls of the Big Sky Sale --- Billings, MT
20
Dakota Classic – Elijah Ranch Sale --- Lisbon, ND
20
Geigle Simmentals Annual Sale --- Mobridge, SD
20
Healy Simmental Annual Production Sale --- Yankton, SD
21
Dakota Xpress Annual Bull and Female Sale --- Mandan, ND
21
R & R Cattle Company’s Annual Production Sale --- Chamberlain, SD
22
Double T Simmentals Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale --- Turtle Lake, ND
22
Flittie Simmentals Annual Bull Sale --- Aberdeen, SD
22
Hoiby Simmental Bullnanza Sale --- McGregor, ND
22
Lewis Farms 29th Annual Bull Sale --- Spruce Grove, AB
24
Rust Mountain View Ranch’s 3rd Annual “Ace in the Hole” Production Sale --- Turtle Lake, ND
25
Larson’s XL Simmentals 36th Annual Bull Sale ---Mandan, ND
28
LaBatte Simmentals 34th Annual Bull & Female Sale --- Moose Jaw, SK
28
Uppin the Ante Bull & Female Sale --- Mandan, ND
March 2014
1
20th McMillen Ranching Production Sale --- Carievale, SK
2
Windy Creek Cattle and Melroe Farms Profit Through Performance Hybrid Bull Sale --- Aberdeen, SD
3
Ashworth Farm & Ranch 11th Annual Bull Sale --- Oungre, SK
3
JLK Family Simmental Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale --- Wessington Springs, SD
4
Doll Ranch’s 34th Annual Bull Sale --- Mandan, ND
5
Marmac & Guests Bull Sale --- Brandon, MB
6
“In the Pursuit of Perfection” Bull Sale --- Moosomin, SK
7
Eichacker Simmentals Annual Bull Sale --- Salem, SD
8
Northwest Select Simmental Sale --- Stanley, ND
9
Rebels of the West Bull Sale --- Virden, MB
10
7N Simmentals 35th Annual Production Sale --- Medina, ND
10
Genetic Source Bull and Female Sale --- Brandon, MB
10
Keller’s Broken Heart Ranch Production Sale --- Mandan, ND
18
TSN Simmentals Annual Bull Sale --- Platte, SD
21
3C Christensen Ranch & NLC Ranch Annual Production Sale --- Wessington, SD
27
Wheatland Cattle Company Bull Sale --- Alameda, SK
April 2014
4
Edge of the West Bull Sale --- Mandan, ND
5
Elliott Livestock Private Treaty Bull Sale --- Clifford, ND
6
Aufforth Northern Plains 2nd Annual Bull Sale --- Bowbells, ND
8
Thomas Ranch 42nd Annual Bull Sale --- Harrold, SD
17
Goeken Cattle Company 33rd Annual Bull Sale --- Yankton, SD
19
Nelson Livestock Company Annual Bull Sale --- Wibaux, MT
25
Crosshair Simmental Annual Production Sale --- Napoleon, ND
26
Christensen Simmentals Production Sale --- Wessington Springs, SD
June 2014
18 – 21 North Central AJSA Regional Classic --- Hutchinson, KS
July 2014
13 – 20 AJSA National Classic ---Lousiville, KY
18 - 26 North Dakota State Fair --- Minot, ND
26 – 28 South Dakota Summer Spotlight --- Huron, SD
August 2014
29 - 2
South Dakota State Fair --- Huron, ND
Jeff Thomas, ND Classic Sale
Manager, works many hours to
put the sale together.
North Dakota members of the ASA Board,
Kevin Thompson and Roger Finke. Thank you
for your service to our region!
There was a good crowd on hand for the ND
Annual Simmental Banquet.
Tessa Keller recited her speech on the
health benefits of beef that won her a
gold at FFA District Leadership.
Susan Finke and Lynette Thompson - are
they texting each other?!
SD Simmental Scene & ND SimmenTeller | 35
The genetics represented in this years sale are some
of the best in the breed and offer outstanding
growth while maintaining excellent calving ease.
Most of these bulls are outcrosses to many
of the popular bloodlines and give you the
opportunity to upgrade your genetic base.
13th Annual
Uppin’ The Ante
We may not have the highest numbers out
there but the quality of this years offering
is the best to date and will provide you
the cow calf operator with a tremendous
opportunity to enhance not only your
genetics but your bottom line.
Simmental and SimAngus™ Bull Sale
Friday,February 28, 2014
1 pm (CST), Kist Livestock
Mandan, ND
Offering
45 Big Rugged Stoutmade
Polled Simmental and SimAngus Bulls
™
KECH/STF 90LA
#2789331
SIRE: LIMESTONE DARKHORSE U322
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
2/19/13
78
530
8.4
YW
MCE
MM MWW
76.9
3.6
24.9
47.7
KECH/STF AX01
BW
1.4
API
113.2
KECH MR 0121
WW
45.6
TI
63.6
BW
1.2
API
132.5
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
4/1/13
86
712
6.9
YW
MCE
MM MWW
80.9
6.7
25
53.3
WW
53.3
TI
66.5
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
1/19/13 79
670
16.7
YW
MCE
MM MWW
86.6
8.1
20.8
50.3
C/K Simmentals
Kelly Erickson
PO Box 41, Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 898-1583 simbeef@rtc.coop
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BW
2.2
API
109.6
WW
56.6
TI
62.5
KECH/STF AY11
#2724033
SIRE: STF SHOCKING DREAM SJ14
#2724052
SIRE: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
1/29/13 84
680
14
YW
MCE
MM MWW
83.8
8.4
22.1
48.7
KECH MR 0123
#2789914
SIRE: STF ENDANGERMENT XY94
#2789913
SIRE: W413
BW
0.2
API
136.7
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
3/19/13 95
800
5.5
YW
MCE
MM MWW
84.3
6.8
19.5
47.8
BW
4.4
API
104.2
WW
56.7
TI
58.8
KECH/STF AYW7
#2763163
SIRE: STF SHOCKING DREAM SJ14
WW
59
TI
67.8
DOB ADJ BW ADJ WW CE
1/25/13 75
773
17.6
YW
MCE
MM MWW
105.5
9.9
20
56.1
BW
-0.7
API
149.4
WW
72.1
TI
77.7
The First Annual
Profit Through
Performance
Hybrid Bull Sale
March 2, 2014 | 1:00 PM
Aberdeen Livestock, Aberdeen, SD
2014 NWSS Champion Pen of ChiAngus Bulls
These bulls will sell!
Selling 40 Simmental, SimAngus & ChiAngus bulls
and a select group of bred heifers
WINC 303A
½ Simmental ½ Angus
Harts Final Answer x Pacesetter
WINC 355A
Purebred Simmental
Power Up x Warehouse
WINC 342A
Purebred Simmental
R&R Pacesetter “764” x Hoibys Viper
WINC 357A
½ Simmental ½ Angus
Dream Catcher x Forefront
WINC 348A
½ Simmental ½ Angus
Lock n Load x Forefront
WINC 361A - ET
Purebred Simmental
Titanium x Dream Catcher
WINC 356A
Purebred Simmental
R&R Pacesetter “764” x Kappes Trailblazer
MEFC 324A
ChiAngus
Momentum x Advantage
2014 NWSS Champion Pen Bull
Cattle
Melroe Farms
Steve Melroe
8005 Hwy 32 Gwinner, ND 58040
701-678-2225
melroefarms@yahoo.com
MEFC 351A
ChiAngus
Momentum x Northern Improvement
2014 NWSS Champion Pen Bull
Windy Creek
Cattle Company
Windy Creek Cattle Company
Tyler Melroe
1101 11th Ave S Britton, SD 57430
605-695-3295 | tmelroe@yahoo.com
www.melroefarms.com
Jeremy, Bethany, Cash & Emerson Lehrman
25064 432nd Ave Spencer, SD 57374
605-530-5909 | windycreek@tiotel.net
www.windycreekcattlecompany.com