Category: Ag News

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:44:14 CDT

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on September 22 from the Superior Livestock Auction studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered more than 35,000 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 17 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through June 2023. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CDT. The September 22nd Video Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website. Economic concerns and outside pressures weighed heavily on this latest offering resulting in a steady market report.   Region 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers saw steady prices to $5 lower than the last offering. Feeder Heifers were under pressure at steady to $8 dollars lower. Factors such as delivery time frame were important. Region 1/2 Feeder Steers and Heifers saw a weaker market and were only lightly tested. Weaned Calves were able to sustain a steadier market. Beef Dairy Crosses were in strong demand.   Superior Livestock’s next offering is the weekly video auction on September 29th at 10 a.m. CDT followed by the Superior Sheep Auction at 11 a.m. CDT, featuring World Champion Auctioneer Kyle Shobe from Lewistown Livestock Auction in Montana. Tune into the October 6th Video Auction, which will highlight a featured bred stock section, live from our studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Consignment deadline for the September 29th Weekly & Sheep Auction is Tuesday, September 27th. Consignment deadline for the October 6th Video Auction is Monday, September 26th. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

TOP LOTS:

REGION 3,4,5,6 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Ware Farms, Texico, TX. 1,848 Feeder Steers @ 650#. VAC PRECON, Black Angus cross, Charolais cross & Brangus cross. Mostly 1/8 ear, few with 1/4. Approx. 70% Black & 30% Red & Charolais. $189.75, Oct 10-31 Del.

Bud Conrady, Windthorst, TX. 120 Feeder Steers @ 700#. VAC PRECON, Out of pred. English cows by pred. Angus bulls. Approx. 70% Black hided. Few may have up to 1/8 ear. $177.00, Sep 26-Oct 7 Del.

Glen Franklin Cattle Co., House, NM. 68 Feeder Steers @ 725#. English cross. Approx. 75-80% Black or Black Motley Face, 20-25% Charolais cross & Red. Approx. 10-15% may carry up to 1/4 ear. $179.50, Oct 20-30 Del.

Hughes Ranch, Boswell, OK. 65 Feeder Steers @ 750#. Owner Certified Natural Plus, Out of crossbred cows (showing Brahman influence) by Angus & Hereford bulls. All Black hided. $179.50, Sep 26-Oct 7 Del.

Steve Osmundson, Volga, IA. 65 Feeder Steers @ 775#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of pred. full blood Angus & some Angus cross cows by Gateway SimAngus bulls. 100% Black & BWF. $180.00, Oct 26-Nov 2 Del.

Steve Osmundson, Volga, IA. 72 Feeder Heifers @ 675#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of pred. Angus & some Angus cross cows by Gateway SimAngus bulls. 100% Black & BWF. $172.50, Oct 26-Nov 2 Del.

Haystack Cattle Co., Lubbock, TX. 100 Feeder Steers @ 800#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Angus & Angus cross. Sired by Express Ranches Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $189.00, Sep 26-Oct 7 Del.

Morgan Ranch, Derby, KS. 62 Feeder Steers @ 825#. VAC PRECON, English & English cross carrying up to 1/8 ear, handful could show up to 1/4. Pred. Black hided. $179.00, Sep 28-Oct 10 Del.

Diamond T Ranch, Fontanelle, IA. 116 Feeder Steers @ 850#. BQA Certified, Angus & Angus cross. 100% Black hided. $181.75, Oct 17-31 Del.

Patton Moore, Morrison, OK. 80 Feeder Heifers @ 630#. VAC PRECON, Angus & Angus cross. Pred. Black hided, 3 Red & 2 Charolais cross. $180.00, Sep 25 Del.

Ball Ranch, Pawhuska, OK. 340 Feeder Heifers @ 785#. VAC 60, Out of Angus, Angus cross & some Brangus cows by reg. Horned Hereford & reg. SimAngus bulls. Some carrying up to 1/8 ear or less, handful could show up to 1/4. Pred. Black hided. $178.00, Oct 1-15 Del.

Henderson Cattle Co., Redfield, KS. 58 Feeder Heifers @ 860#. VAC 60, Other, Out of commercial Angus cows by reg. Angus (Thunder, Connelly Confidence & Sure Shot genetics) bulls w/some AI’d by Tahoe. Black & BWF. 100% Black hided. Preg checked open. $167.00, Sep 26-Oct 5 Del.

Jeff Lewter, Canyon, TX. 71 Feeder Heifers @ 600#. VAC PRECON, BQA Certified, English, English cross & Exotic cross. Pred. Black hided, approx. 10% Charolais or Red hided. $169.50, Sep 26-30 Del.

REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Roger & Diane Hickert, Anton, CO. 175 Feeder Steers @ 850#. Angus & Angus cross (BWF & Black Brockle face), Charolais Angus cross & Red Angus. $179.00, Sep 23-Oct 8 Del.

Red Path Ranch, Banner, WY. 62 Feeder Heifers @ 810#. VAC 60, Red Angus FCCP, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Red Angus cows by reg. Red Angus (Crump Magnitude, Crump My Kind, Road Block, Blockade) bulls. 100% solid Red. $188.00, Oct 3-7 Del.

Maggie Creek Ranch, Elko, NV. 114 Feeder Heifers @ 830#. Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Black Angus & Black Angus cross. Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by high performance Black Angus bulls. Pred. Black & BWF, few mixed. $175.00, Sep 25-28 Del.

T Heart Ranch Shane & Beth Temple, Del Norte, CO. 60 Feeder Heifers @ 830#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Other, Out of T-Heart Ranch SimAngus cows by reg. T-Heart Ranch Simmental & SimAngus bulls selected for growth & performance. Top 5% API & TI score & RightMate Genomic Assurance by Allied Genetics Accredited Genomic Plus & Accredited Terminal Mate. 100% Black. Preg checked open. $169.00, Sep 26-Oct 5 Del.

Perry & Shelly Anderson, Elm Creek, NE. 66 Feeder Heifers @ 840#. Home raised (yellow tags): Out of Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Red Angus bulls. Purchased (white tags): Out of Red Angus cross cows by Red Angus bulls. 100% Red hided. $171.00, Sep 28 Del.

Colorado State University Akron Research Doug Couch, Akron, CO. 130 Feeder Heifers @ 900#. Angus & Angus cross (F1). Approx. 5 RWF. Can make 100% Black hided @ buyer’s request. $173.50, Sep 23-30 Del.

BEEF DAIRY CROSSES:

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 120 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 400#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bull. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $205.50, Feb 1-Mar 1 Del.

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 120 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 400#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bull. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $191.00, Feb 1-Mar 1 Del.

LJ Beef, Syracuse, KS. 120 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 430#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI sired by SimAngus & Angus bulls. Resolve tested number 1, Chieftain tested number 2 & Connelly Home Grown tested number 6 in our eco feed test. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $200.00, Sep 23-Oct 12 Del.

Arch Diamond LLC, Portales, NM. 192 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 500#. VAC 45+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Holstein cows (closed herd) by ABS InFocus Beef sires. Bulls selected for growth, performance, health, feed efficiency, carcass yield & quality. 100% Black w/a few White socks, White belly or star. $184.00, Sep 27 Del.

Arch Diamond LLC, Portales, NM. 172 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 560#. VAC 45+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Holstein cows (closed herd) by ABS InFocus Beef sires. Bulls selected for growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass yield & quality. 100% Black, few with White socks, White belly or star. $171.00, Sep 27 Del.

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 154 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bull. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $190.00, Apr 1-May 1 Del.

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 154 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bulls. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $173.00, Apr 1-May 1 Del.

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 154 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bull. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $194.00, May 1-Jun 1 Del.

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 154 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (44 Second Act X811, Quaker Hill Royal Flush, Quaker Hill Disciple, Quaker Hill Big Stuff, 2 Bar Mile High & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bulls. Bred for muscling. Some w/White under belly, head, socks & tip on tail. $174.00, May 1-Jun 1 Del.

REGION 1 & 2 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS:

KEO Ranch Inc., Orleans, NE. 82 Weaned Str Calves @ 500#. VAC 60 & VAC PRECON, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by T-Heart Simmental cross & Barwick Balancer bulls. Approx. 98% Black hided, balance solid Red. Approx. 30% of calves are AI sired. Approx. 22 hd purchased from neighbor. $211.00, Nov 1-15 Del.

KEO Ranch Inc., Orleans, NE. 80 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 500#. VAC 60 & VAC PRECON, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by T-Heart Simmental cross & Barwick Balancer bulls. Approx. 98% Black hided, balance solid Red. Approx. 30% of calves are AI sired. Approx. 22 hd purchased from neighbor. $184.00, Nov 1-15 Del.

Weimer Ranches LLLP, Nucla, CO. 270 Weaned Str Calves @ 560#. VAC 45, Out of Angus Beefmaster cross cows by Black Angus & Black Angus Beefmaster cross bulls. 75% Black Angus & 25% Beefmaster cross. $198.00, Jan 5-15 Del.

Russell & Clint Plagge, Pritchett, CO. 45 Weaned Str Calves @ 570#/ 45 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 540# $15.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, English & English cross. Black & BWF. $197.00, Oct 19-31 Del.

Michael Andersen, Carson City, NV. 60 Weaned Str Calves @ 675#/ 30 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 625# $10.00/CWT Back. Out of pred. Hereford, balance BWF cows by 100% Hereford bulls from Allan Bros Herefords. Pred. Hereford, balance BWF, depending on sort. $180.00, Sep 26-Oct 10 Del.

Picabo Livestock Co., Picabo, ID. 200 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 625#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, English Continental cross. True 4-way Composite of Red Angus, Simmental, Braunvieh & Charolais. Pred. Red, RWF, Black & BWF with a few Smokey, Charolais cross, Brown & Brindle. $176.50, Dec 27-Jan 9 Del.

McArthur Ranch, Stratton, CO. 90 Steer Calves @ 625#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus cows by reg. Red Angus (Leachman Redemption) & Solid Rock Red Angus (SR Packed House, SR Silver Bullet, SR Predictable) bulls. All have Beckton & Mushrush bloodlines (Lancer, Nebula & Impressive). $202.00, Oct 1-21 Del.

McArthur Ranch, Stratton, CO. 69 Heifer Calves @ 575#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus cows by reg. Red Angus (Leachman Redemption) & Solid Rock Red Angus (SR Packed House, SR Silver Bullet, SR Predictable) bulls. All have Beckton & Mushrush bloodlines (Lancer, Nebula & Impressive). $185.00, Oct 1-21 Del.

Cactus Corner Ranch Van Zee Family, Big Springs, NE. 80 Steer Calves @ 535#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black, BWF, Angus & Angus cross cows by Cedar Top & Sandpoint Black Angus (Mytty In Focus, Final Answer, Pioneer & Profit Maker genetics) bulls. 100% Black hided. $226.00, Oct 1-12 Del.

Cactus Corner Ranch Van Zee Family, Big Springs, NE. 80 Heifer Calves @ 500#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black, BWF, Angus & Angus cross cows by Cedar Top & Sandpoint Black Angus (Mytty In Focus, Final Answer, Pioneer & Profit Maker genetics) bulls. 100% Black hided. $192.00, Oct 1-12 Del.

Wobig Ranch, Cody, NE. 100 Steer Calves @ 525#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus cows by Hoffman Ranch Hereford bulls. All are F1 Hereford Red Angus cross, few straight Red. $223.00, Oct 15-Nov 1 Del.

Steve & Shawn Morrison, Snyder, CO. 45 Steer Calves @ 635#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 610# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 34, Out of Black Angus & Black Simmental cross cows by reg. Black SimAngus (sons of Longevity) bulls. 100% Black hided. $188.00, Sep 27-Oct 2 Del.

REGION 3,4,5,6 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS:

GA & Ed Lowrance, Inc., San Antonio, TX. 87 Weaned Str Calves @ 400#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus Hereford cross cows by Gardiner Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $253.00, Sep 26-Oct 5 Del.

GA & Ed Lowrance, Inc., San Antonio, TX. 70 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 380#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus Hereford cross cows by Gardiner Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $221.00, Sep 26-Oct 5 Del.

Southern Cattle Co., Marianna, FL. 108 Weaned Str Calves @ 475#/ 0 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 400# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of English cross & English Brahman cross cows by Angus, Charolais & Hereford bulls. $200.00, Oct 13-21 Del.

Chapman Ranch, Canyon, TX. 58 Weaned Str Calves @ 480#/ 58 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 430# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by reg. Cross Diamond Red Angus bulls. Head counts are approximate. $202.00, Oct 02 Del.

Klein Ranch, Grapeland, TX. 94 Weaned Str Calves @ 500#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of mixed crossbred (75% Brangus & Angus cross) cows by 50% Mound Creek & 50% Santa Rosa Ultrablack bulls. Approx. 95% Black, 5% Red & Charolais w/a few Brindle. $204.00, Oct 24-31 Del.

Klein Ranch, Grapeland, TX. 91 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 485#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of mixed crossbred (75% Brangus & Angus cross) cows by 50% Mound Creek & 50% Santa Rosa Ultrablack bulls. Approx. 95% Black, 5% Red & Charolais w/a few Brindle. $177.00, Oct 24-31 Del.

Agerton Farms, Strong, AR. 63 Weaned Str Calves @ 525#/ 35 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 515# $10.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Out of Brangus & Angus cross cows by pred. Angus & a few Brangus bulls. $185.00, Sep 26-Oct 6 Del.

DS Farms & Cattle Dylan Spence, Bradley, AR. 48 Weaned Str Calves @ 550#/ 46 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 535# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus, Brangus & Tiger Stripe cows by Black Angus, Red Angus & Charolais bulls. Approx. 65% Black & 35% Red & Yellow. $183.00, Oct 10-24 Del.

Bar W Ranch, Laneville, TX. 88 Weaned Str Calves @ 575#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Brangus &Tiger Stripe cows by Charolais bulls. 100% Charolais cross. $194.50, Nov 7-18 Del.

Bar W Ranch, Laneville, TX. 92 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 550#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Brangus & Tiger Stripe cows by Charolais bulls. 100% Charolais cross. $174.50, Nov 7-18 Del.

Broken Bar Cattle Co., Beaver, OK. 58 Weaned Str Calves @ 580#/ 30 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 600# $8.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by Powerline bulls. Could be up to 4 Red calves, depending on sort. $195.00, Oct 19-28 Del.

4GH Ranch, Elk City, OK. 136 Weaned Str Calves @ 625#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, Black Angus Verified Beef, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus base cows by Express Ranches & Fink Angus bulls. 100% Black hided w/approx. 20% BWF or Black Motley Face. $195.00, Oct 10-15 Del.

4GH Ranch, Elk City, OK. 83 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 600#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, Black Angus Verified Beef, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus base cows by reg. Fink & Express Ranches Angus bulls. Approx. 25% BWF or Black Motley Face. $185.00, Oct 10-15 Del.

Diamond 7 Ranch, North Zulch, TX. 50 Weaned Str Calves @ 650#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Brangus & Braford type cows by Ultra Black & Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $170.00, Sep 28-Oct 10 Del.

Diamond 7 Ranch, North Zulch, TX. 50 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 625#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Brangus & Braford type cows by Ultra Black & Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $160.00, Sep 28-Oct 10 Del.

King Cattle Co., Nashville, AR. 70 Weaned Str Calves @ 700#. VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern based Angus cows by DeBruycker Charolais bulls. $181.00, Oct 5-20 Del.

King Cattle Co., Nashville, AR. 65 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 685#. VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern based Angus & very few Angus cross cows by DeBruycker Charolais bulls. $170.00, Oct 5-20 Del.

Henry Jackson, Mexia, TX. 74 Weaned Str Calves @ 725#. VAC 60, Out of 1/4-1/2 blood Brahman cows by Angus & Hereford bulls. $168.50, Sep 26-Oct 3 Del.

Henry Jackson, Mexia, TX. 84 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 625#. VAC 60, Out of 1/4-1/2 blood Brahman cows by Angus & Hereford bulls. $162.00, Sep 26-Oct 3 Del.

LSR Land & Cattle LLC, Lecompte, LA. 150 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 660#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross & Charolais cross. A few carrying 1/4 or less ear. Yellow, Black & a few Red. $160.00, Oct 15-30 Del.

100th Meridian Ranching LLC, Canadian, TX. 99 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 575#. VAC PRECON, Angus & Angus cross. 100% Black & BWF. $179.50, Oct 1-15 Del.

Dennis Hood, DVM, Bolivar, MO. 110 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 690#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, Black Angus Verified Beef, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Angus & SimAngus cows by Angus bulls. 1 Red hided. Option to add 8 NHTC hfrs @ reduced price. Selling all Fall ’21 hfrs. Ultra-sounded open by vet 8/25/22. $192.50, Sep 22-30 Del.

Bill Hoffmann, Eastland, TX. 35 Steer Calves @ 475#/ 80 Heifer Calves @ 450# $16.00/CWT Back. VAC 24, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black Angus cows by Wilks & Evans Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $200.00, Sep 29-Oct 15 Del.

Skull Creek Cattle Co., Cambridge, KS. 100 Steer Calves @ 470#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Approx. 70% out of Angus & Angus cross 1st calf hfrs by Fink Angus bulls & approx. 30% out of Angus, Angus cross, RWF & a few Exotic cross cows by Angus and Hereford bulls. $225.00, Oct 07 Del.

Skull Creek Cattle Co., Cambridge, KS. 105 Heifer Calves @ 450#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Approx. 70% out of Angus & Angus cross 1st calf hfrs by Fink Angus bulls & approx. 30% out of Angus, Angus cross, RWF & a few Exotic cross cows by Angus and Hereford bulls. $185.00, Oct 07 Del.

Klein Ranch & Grove, Zolfo Springs, FL. 194 Steer Calves @ 500#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 490# $10.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of English cross & Brahman cross cows by 100% Charolais bulls selected for carcass traits. Possibly a handful of Angus sired calves, if needed. $183.00, Oct 19 Del.

Mark Pearce, Okeechobee, FL. 92 Steer Calves @ 525#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 500# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Beef CARE Certified, Out of English cross & Brahman cross cows by Angus & Charolais bulls. 1/4 or less Brahman influence. $183.00, Oct 5-14 Del.

V.C. Hollingsworth Mgmt., Arcadia, FL. 90 Steer Calves @ 550#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 540# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of English cross & English Brahman cross cows by Jorgensen Angus bulls. May be a few Charolais colored calves out of Charolais cross cows. $185.00, Dec 1-15 Del.

Dinwiddie Cattle Co., Capitan, NM. 158 Steer Calves @ 575#. Samson, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern origin & home raised Black Angus 1st calf hfrs & 3 yr old cows by reg. Connealy, Sitz & Vermillion Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. Jan. & Feb. born calves. $198.00, Oct 20 Del.

Dinwiddie Cattle Co., Capitan, NM. 192 Heifer Calves @ 550#. Samson, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Northern origin & home raised Black Angus 1st calf hfrs & 3 yr old cows by reg. Connealy, Sitz & Vermillion Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. Jan. & Feb. born calves. $184.00, Oct 20 Del.

Masterson Stockgrowers LLC, Guthrie, TX. 80 Steer Calves @ 600#. VAC 24, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus Plus cows by Express Ranches Angus & GeneTrust Angus Plus (Ultrablack) bulls. 100% Black hided. $177.00, Oct 3-8 Del.

Masterson Stockgrowers LLC, Guthrie, TX. 85 Heifer Calves @ 550#. VAC 24, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & Angus Plus cows by Express Ranches Angus & GeneTrust Angus Plus (Ultrablack) bulls. 100% Black hided. $168.00, Oct 3-8 Del.

Durrett Cattle, Wildorado, TX. 74 Steer Calves @ 650#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Northern origin Angus & Angus cross cows by reg. Fink Angus Bulls & Black SimAngus bulls. 100% Black hided. $175.00, Nov 1-15 Del.

Durrett Cattle, Wildorado, TX. 78 Heifer Calves @ 615#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Northern origin Angus & Angus cross cows by reg. Fink Angus bulls & Black SimAngus bulls. 100% Black hided. $159.00, Nov 1-15 Del.

BRED STOCK:

Brad Gordon, Alva, OK. 50 Bred Heifers @ 1000#. Out of Northern type Black Angus cows by reg. Massager Horned Hereford bulls. 100% BWF or Black Motley Face. Bred to Jorgensen Angus bulls. Start calving approx. 1/6/23. First ultrasound by Dr. Randall Spares, Ashland, KS to be bred in first heat cycle. Will preg check prior to delivery. $1825.00, Sep 28 Del.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:23:05 CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture are now putting the Daily Cash Grain Report into a PDF format – we are saving that PDF and archiving them for today’s specific report. To see today’s update, click on the PDF report link at the bottom of this story.

In addition to the PDF of the daily report, you can also listen to the Cash Grain Report by calling 405-621-5533. Push 2 for the grain report.

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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:23:31 CDT

Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after House Republicans introduced the Commitment to America, a policy platform to create An Economy That’s Strong, A Nation That’s Safe, A Future That’s Built on Freedom, and A Government That’s Accountable:

“House Republicans have an agenda that will put America back on the right track. Currently, the United States is at an inflection point. Inflation is at a near 40-year high with rising prices chipping away at family budgets. At the Southern Border, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and law enforcement have made more than 2 million arrests as illegally crossing migrants and drugs continue to flow into the country. And across the nation, the Biden Administration and Washington Democrats seem more interested in encroaching on Americans’ constitutional rights than being accountable to the People. The White House and Democrat-controlled Majority in Congress control Washington. This is their record.

“Republicans have a plan for a new direction. Our Commitment to America fosters an economy that’s strong, one that cuts wasteful government spending and lowers Americans’ cost of living. Our Commitment to America ensures a nation that is safe, one that secures the border and supports public safety. Republicans’ Commitment to America creates a future that’s free, advancing the Parents’ Bill of Rights and confronting Big Tech.

“I’m proud to join my House Republican colleagues introducing the Commitment to America, and look forward to spreading our common-sense, responsible agenda across Oklahoma’s Third District.”

To learn more about House Republicans’ Commitment to America, click here.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:17:56 CDT

September is national Hunger Action Month and BASF is once again donating to the Kansas Food Bank through its Sack Hunger initiative. Since 2016, whenever the Kansas State defensive sacks an opposing quarter…

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:31:10 CDT

Today, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and members of the House Republican Conference unveiled the “Commitment to America,” a policy framework to build a strong American economy and overcome the failed policies from Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration. Following the press conference, Glenn “GT” Thompson, Republican Leader of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:

“One of the primary pillars of Leader McCarthy’s ‘Commitment to America’ is delivering an economy that is strong. The U.S. agriculture industry continues to face fractured supply chains, skyrocketing input costs, and historic levels of inflation, all of which are hampering producers’ ability to provide a safe and abundant food supply. I have always said food security is national security, yet the reckless policies and regulatory burdens coming from Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration present a generational threat to American agriculture. The ‘Commitment to America’ agenda can help us reverse this dangerous trajectory and rebuild a robust rural economy that unleashes domestic production of food and fiber.”

Over the past year, House Agriculture Committee Republicans supported the “Commitment to America” plan through roundtable discussions and identifying and developing policy solutions in coordination with House GOP taskforces. Read more below.

H.R. 8069, Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act

On June 15, 2022, House Agriculture Republicans introduced H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country.

To watch the press conference, click here.

To read more about the H.R. 8069, click here.

Conversation with a Purpose Roundtable

On July 15, 2022, Republican Leader Thompson hosted a roundtable discussion at Burk-Lea Farms in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The event was sponsored by the Energy, Climate, and Conservation (ECC) Task Force, created by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy last year to promote innovation, invest in clean energy infrastructure, and implement initiatives in natural solutions and conservation. Thompson was joined by Congressmen Garret Graves (LA-06), Chairman of the ECC Task Force, John Joyce (PA-13), David Valadao (CA-21), and John Rose (TN-06).

To watch the roundtable, click here.

To read more about Conversation with a Purpose, click here.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:08:10 CDT

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KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives his thoughts on the cattle on feed numbers to be released today, why added value programs bring more dollars at the sale barn, higher beef prices, and what to do in your operation if you want to see higher bids at the sale barn.

With tighter cattle numbers at play, Rodenberger said we are coming into a time period we haven’t seen since 2011 and 2012.

“I think it will be worse as far as number in 2011 and 2012 as what is going to be available to kill,” Rodenberger said. “We have not seen heifer retention yet.”

Rodenberger capitalizes on the fact that most cattle producers are putting the same amount of money into producing a weaned calf, so having a quality calf crop with desirable genetics to sell should be the goal of every producer who is wanting to make the most when it comes time to sell.

Click the LISTEN BAR below to hear KC’s full conversation with Bob Rodenberger giving his wrap of the cattle markets this week.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:01:49 CDT

The dairy checkoff’s “Reset Yourself with Dairy” campaign earned a best-in-class International Milk Promotions (IMP) Trophy at the recent International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy …

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:02:48 CDT

Media registration is now open for the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference, Nov. 9-11 in Oklahoma City.

The registration fee is waived for working media. Obtain the passcode by emailing Joe Schuele or calling 303-547-0030. To register, CLICK HERE.

Wednesday’s opening general session will feature Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, who will provide a detailed update and outlook on cattle numbers and production of beef and other proteins, both domestic and international, along with grain supplies and other key operating costs that impact prices and profitability.

Thursday’s general session will focus on Japan, where USMEF’s Tokyo office is celebrating its 45th year. Japan is the highest value market for U.S. red meat exports – taking $2.05 billion in the first half of this year, or more than one-fifth of U.S. export value. Japan’s foodservice industry has been rebounding from COVID and consumer spending on meat is among the world’s highest. U.S. beef and pork face increasing competition in Japan and the yen has plummeted past 20-year lows. But as a key ally and trade agreement partner, great opportunities lie ahead in Japan, despite these challenges. USMEF Japan has continuously adapted to the dynamic situation while also increasing consumer awareness about the U.S. production process, introducing them to U.S. farmers and ranchers as part of the sustainability story. In this session, you’ll hear USMEF’s latest insights from Japan and details on our current marketing initiatives.
Friday’s closing business session will feature guest speaker Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, agricultural trade policy consultant with AgTrade Strategies LLC. She will offer analysis of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and other Biden administration trade initiatives, and share insights on their potential impact on red meat exports. This session will also include election of a new USMEF officer team.

All sessions will be held at the Omni Hotel, with lodging information available from the registration page. The hotel room block reservation deadline is Oct. 14. For questions, contact USMEF Vice President of Communications Joe Schuele or Communications Director John Herath.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:59:13 CDT

U.S. wheat growers have a long history of recognizing the value of export market development by supporting the successful public-private partnership with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). That…