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Lauren Frick of Twin Creek Ranch

 
Lauren Frick from Twin Creek Ranch shared the story of how she and her husband, both with backgrounds in animal science and meat science, developed their ranch in Kansas after taking over a cow herd three years ago. They focus on breeding Scimital cattle for their maternal and carcass qualities. Their interest in this breed is rooted in Lauren's lifelong involvement with it, and the ranch aims to raise cattle that can thrive without intensive management.
Lauren also spoke of her experience with livestock judging, which she became involved in during college and has greatly influenced her perspective on cattle breeding. The couple values hands-off ranching and is enthusiastic about bringing their bulls to market.
The ranch is preparing for its second annual bull sale scheduled for March 7th, facilitated through an online platform, DV Auctions. The sale will be conducted as a bid-off to provide buyers with flexibility and an opportunity to view the bulls at Waldo, Kansas, while the bidding is held online. The sale will transition into extended bidding at 6 p.m., allowing potential buyers to place bids until there are no new bids for five minutes.

Cole Epley MLM Gelbvieh Sale

Upcoming Bull Sale: Cole Epley of Epley Cattle Company discussed the upcoming bull sale on March 1st, 2026, near Nelson, Nebraska. The sale will feature 38 bulls, primarily balancer breeds including black and red varieties, with a few three-way cross bulls (quarter Simmental, quarter Gelbvieh, and half Angus or Red Angus). The event includes viewing and a meal, with sales beginning at 2 pm.
Genetic Program and Benefits: Epley highlighted the benefits of using Gelbvieh genetics and balancer bulls, stressing their efficiency in heterosis. Epley prefers a 50-50 mix of Angus and balancer, adding a bit of Simmental genetics for versatility. This genetic strategy supports good udder quality, maternal abilities, and strong carcass traits.
Dams of Merit Distinction: Epley's program ranks eighth nationally for dams of merit and distinction, with 58% of their cows qualifying—far above the 5.7% average in the Gelbvieh breed. Despite their smaller herd of 150 cows, they maintain high standards in cow development and productivity.
Breeding and Management Practices: Epley employs minimal supplementation for heifers, which increases their independence and keeps them moderate in size. This practice also enhances breed-back rates and better prepares cows to teach their calves self-sufficiency, supporting a strong genetic foundation.

First Generation Breeder Jerry Senn

Jerry considers himself a first-generation cattle rancher who has been involved in the cattle industry for most of his life despite not having a college education. His career began in local sale barns, and he currently works as a livestock order buyer and focuses on red Angus cattle.
 
Jerry is organizing an upcoming sale of 46 red Angus bulls taking place at Faith Livestock in Faith, South Dakota. The event time zone is Mountain Time and it happens on February 28th. In addition to the red Angus, the sale will include red Angus Influence and half-blood Fleck V cattle known for good performance and longevity.
 
Jerry emphasizes the importance of maternal qualities and foot quality in breeding red Angus cattle. He uses a mix of Canadian and American genetics to improve specific traits like length of body and additional weight. He recently invested significantly in herd bulls to enhance his breeding program.
 
 

Travis Engelhard of EF1 Cattle Co

Travis Engelhard of EF1 Cattle Company, located near Carpio, North Dakota is conducting an online sale that ends today!
 
"Both sides of our families, my wife Summer and I ancestors were homesteaders out here in North Dakota and basically we've had livestock and cattle around forever. Started out with this registered deal about five, six years ago. Been using the Horned Herford Bulls for many years on our Black Cows to produce F1s and decided to throw our hat in the ring and start raising some ourselves. We raise Horned Herefords. We have a smaller commercial herd of F1s like I said. But we're a true proponent of the Line 1 Horned Hereford cattle. They started out with several lines of these Herefords and ended up with one single line that made it through the line breeding. That's where the history of these Line 1 Horned Herefords comes from. We like them because you get a little more extra hybrid vigor than even a straight horned cattle do or the pulled. We like the Herefords for their thriftiness and ability to convert to forage. Also for their temperament is really good and when they're crossed on an Angus, it's there's nothing better than a true F1 Baldy for a range cow."
Now is this a live sale or online only?
"This is an online sale put on the platform of DV auction. We like how they handle things there. It's a timed event that closes on Wednesday at 8 p.m."
That was Travis Engelhard with the EF1 Cattle Company out of Carpio, North Dakota. That sale closes tonight at 8 p.m. Find a link directly on cattlemanscorner.com.
 
Flipbook Catalog
EF1 Cattle Company - Annual Production Sale [2/25/26] 
 
Online Video Sale
2/25/26 EF1 Cattle Company - Annual Production Sale Video Catalog | DVAuction

Grund Beef Genetics

The conversation features Jerry Grund of Grund Beef Genetics, recognized for their long-standing work with cattle, particularly focusing on Gelbvieh genetics known for their fertility and productivity since the 1980s. Jerry discusses how the farm incorporates these genetics and the advantages they provide, including extended production lifespan and improved calf weaning weights.
 
Jerry elaborates on the farm's crossbreeding strategies, utilizing various maternal and terminal breeds to enhance genetic diversity and performance. They are working with a software company, 701 X, to track data effectively, integrating production and financial records to streamline ranch management.
 
The discussion highlights an upcoming sale where Grund Beef Genetics will offer around 100 bulls, focusing on growth and carcass traits. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday, the 25th, and potential buyers can find more information on their website or attend the sale in Sharon Springs, Kansas.

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Bull Sale

The Cattleman's Corner is brought to you nationally by the American Gelbvieh Association.
 
Speaking of those Gelbvieh genetics, we have Brittney Spencer from the Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch on the phone. Let's talk about the history of your program and then that sale you have today.
Well, my parents actually got started with my grandfather with his dad on the 1970s. They primarily ran a commercial cow-calf operation with cross-bred, more Angus-based type cattle. We're located in Pierre South Dakota, just five miles northeast of Pierre. The sale will be at the ranch on the 23rd and looks like we're going to have a nice day and we missed all the snow. So thankful for that, I guess, on some levels, but moisture is always welcome.
 
It should be a good day for you today.
 
Yeah, we're really looking forward to seeing everybody here at the ranch later today. We're excited to go through the cattle, show everyone what we have and try to help our customers find what they need for their programs.
What are the strengths of the Gelbvieh, do you believe?
I think that you get kind of the best of both worlds. You get a cow that is extremely hard-working, extremely versatile as far as environment goes. I think that whether you are trying to stay more on the Purebred Gelbvieh side or the Balancer side from a feedstock perspective, it gives you a really great option to offer your customers. A lot of our customers, they like to toy between different percentages, so they try to keep anywhere in between that 45 to 60%. So with the Balancers, you're offering anywhere from 25% Gelbvieh to 75% Gelbvieh.
 
More on that Gelbvieh breed in future episodes, but right now a reminder, find a link directly to Beastrom Ranch and their sale today on CattlementsCorner.com.

Cattlemans Corner Sale Calendar Update

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Let's take a look at that sale calendar and see what kind of sales we have coming up here in the near future.
 
Ah yes, under featured sales. First of all, it's the Western Cattle Source Annual Production Sale. That's Thursday, March 19th in Crawford, Nebraska. And then the Schilling Cattle 10th Annual Production Sale is on the 25th of March. That's coming up next month. Brewster, Kansas there selling top quality LlimFlex bulls. And of course, our friends in Harrison, Nebraska, Gray's Angus Ranch, their second century bull sale, selling 35 two year old bulls and 100 yearling bulls and bred and open females. That's Monday, March 30th for Gray's, Angus Ranch. The Cattleman's Corner has been heard on the radio since 1994 and is now a featured podcast in the business news category on our podcasting platform, Podbean. And we're also on Spotify, Apple, iHeart and all those other podcast networks. You'll also find Cattleman's Corner in the news.
 
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Record Cattle Sales

In that recent Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch sale, we noticed that there was a bull that went for $45,000. Let's learn more about Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch.
 
"I got started as a young boy. I was born and raised right on the ranch where the sale barn is here in Veteran Wyoming. Dad was an avid performance breeder and kept all the performance records and would submit them to the American Angus Association. And so this is in the mid 60s and so you know I'm five, six-year-old when I'm nine, I buy my first bread heifer out of Montana, a bred female and that was my first cow, then of course I was of age to be able to show them. I had a lot of Angus heifers in my 4-H project and did branch basically off a dad's breeding program." ~ Sean Booth from Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch.
 
From the National Beef Wire, Emporia Livestock in Emporia, Kansas delivered a strong sale with 712 pound steers at 417.50 and 758 pound steers at 403.00, setting an all-time high for seven weights and marking the ninth highest seven weight price on record. Their 804 pound steers sold at 367.00 dollars ranked as the third highest eight weight price in barn history. In the nine weights 912 pound and 901 pound steers both brought 344.00, good for the seventh and eighth highest prices ever at the barn.
 
Congratulations to Emporia livestock and congratulations to the Ogallala Livestock Auction mMarket in Nebraska celebrating 75 years in business. 

Introducing Borer Cattle

The discussion with Keith Borer centers around Borer Cattle Ranch in Elgin, Nebraska, which mainly deals with Angus cattle. The owner shares insights into his journey from commercial cow-calf operations to specializing in registered Angus breeding. They emphasize the importance of genetics, focusing on the maternal line for breeding quality.
Angus cattle are highlighted as a standard in their region due to their versatility and desirable characteristics, particularly in breeding for heterosis (hybrid vigor). Keith discusses the value of embryo transfers and plans for building a strong maternal line in his herd for future growth.
The conversation addresses an upcoming auction for the ranch, which is conducted online through DV Auction. This method is preferred over a traditional live auction to suit their smaller-scale operations and facilitate easier participation. The auction format includes a timed bidding process that extends in increments if last-minute bids are placed, ensuring all participants have fair opportunities.

Featured Upcoming Cattle Sales

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Moke Angus - Annual Angus Bull & Female SaleMoke Angus   Corsica, South DakotaContact Glen Moke
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ostrand Angus - 25th Production SaleOstrand Angus Ranch   Mason City, NebraskaContact Kory Ostrand   (308) 870-0660Selling 150 bulls and 50 Heifers
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Borer Cattle - Angus Production SaleBorer Cattle   Elgin, NebraskaContact Keith Borer
Wednesday, March 25, 2025
Schilling Cattle - 10th Annual Production SaleCarpenter Ranch   Brewster, KansasContact Ron Schilling   (785) 694-2731Selling top quality LimFlex Bulls
Monday, March 30, 2026
Gray's Angus Second Century Bull SaleGray's Angus Ranch   Harrison, NebraskaContact Rod Gray   (308) 665-5979Selling 35 Two Year Old Bulls, 100 Yearling Bulls and Bred and Open Females

Meet Ostrand Angus

Kory Ostrand of Ostrand Angus, located in Mason City, Nebraska, discussed the origins of his involvement in livestock. Kory detailed how he used money from selling a 4-H steer to purchase a registered Angus heifer at the age of nine, marking the beginning of his journey into registered cattle breeding. His family's ranch has been operational since 1884, making him the fifth generation to run it. They are strategically located about 50 miles northwest of Kearney or 30 miles southeast of Broken Bow, an area known for its quality cattle farming conditions.
Current Range Conditions: Despite experiencing extremely dry conditions, the weather has been favorable for calving. They are nearing the end of their calving season with over 600 registered calves delivered. The weather has fluctuated from 75 degrees during the day to the 20s at night, posing challenges for the adaptation of young calves. Water availability has been a critical component for the success of the operation.
Upcoming Sale: Ostrand Angus is preparing for an upcoming sale on February 18th, offering 150 long-yearling registered Angus bulls and 54 open registered Angus heifers. This event, taking place at their new sale facility, will also be available online through DV Auction, allowing for broader access beyond in-person attendance.
Business Strategy and Marketing: The Ostrand program focuses on a balanced trait approach, offering a diverse range of bulls and heifers, including calving ease and power bulls. The interview highlighted their strategy to enhance buyer access through online platforms and emphasized maintaining buyer engagement even in variable weather conditions. Hale Broadcasting is assisting in promotional efforts for the sale, offering additional advertising services on their platforms.

Red Angus Breeder Cody Berg

Now here's a Red Angus breeder from North Dakota, Cody Berg.
How did you get started in the livestock business, Cody?
I guess I was kind of born into it. My wife and I are the sixth generation. We farm and ranch alongside my parents and then I got a younger sister who farms and ranches with us as well. So we're a family operation here in northwest North Dakota and back in 2012 my dad purchased our first registered but Angus females and we sold our first handful of private treaty bulls in 2014 and hosted our first official private treaty bull sale in 2016 and just last year we switched to an online auction platform.
If you're going all online are you going to still have the bulls there?
So our sale will open up at 8 a.m. 16th of February and it's going to run to 8 p.m. on the 18th and I guess for those that aren't familiar with how an online auction works all lots will close at the same time at 8 p.m. central time on the 18th and any bids that are placed within five minutes of closing time the auction will be extended one other five minutes. We still welcome anybody out to the place for viewing of the animals and we actually offer a boots on the ground credit a hundred dollar credit to anybody who views cattle before a sale day and so we'll be offering 30 yearly and red Angus bulls and 40 commercial red Angus replacement heifers that are from the heart of our commercial herd and our commercial herd has been closed for several years bred by bulls that we've raised here on our ranch.
Cody Berg, Lazy D Red Angus of North Dakota. We'll have an easy link to that sale on Cattleman's Corner under Featured Sales.

Flying M Angus Sale Feb 14 2026

The Flying M Angus breeding program underscores soundness in cattle, resisting overfeeding to ensure longevity and productivity. He discussed an upcoming bull sale at the Southern Campbell County Ag Complex on February 14, showcasing around 58 yearling bulls with notable lineage and health standards through a systematic approach that includes weighing and cataloging.
Larry also notes that the Certified Angus Beef program has had significant impacts on the market, historically leading to higher demand and prices for Black Angus cattle. 

Larry Dobrenz - Flying M Angus

Larry Dobrenz, operating near Wright, Wyoming, shares his journey in the cattle business, which began about 16-17 years ago with the purchase of Black Angus cattle. Emphasizing breeding quality, Flying M's program underscores soundness in cattle, resisting overfeeding to ensure longevity and productivity. He discussed an upcoming bull sale at the Southern Campbell County Ag Complex on February 14, showcasing around 58 yearling bulls with notable lineage and health standards through a systematic approach that includes weighing and cataloging. Join us Feb 14th at the ranch or online!

Cherry Creek Angus Sale Feb 12 2026

The 53rd Annual Booth Cherry Creek Angus Sale is February 12, 2026 at Veteran, Wyoming, in the Sale Barn that Shawn's family built back in 1980.
Shawn's ranch has continued to focus on the high-performance of the Angus breed The complexities of maintaining a sustainable and productive line of cattle often come down to rigorous performance testing and careful selection.
There is an annual sale event showcasing mature bulls with an emphasis on calving ease and performance at high elevations. The ranch leverages modern sale techniques, such as online videos and DV auction platforms, to facilitate sales and reach a wider audience.

Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch Beginnings

The discussion details the history and operations of Cherry Creek Ranch in Veteran, Wyoming, in an interview with Shawn Booth. He describes his beginnings in the livestock business, starting with raising registered dogs and gradually moving into cattle by purchasing a bred heifer in Montana as a child.
Over the years, Cherry Creek Ranch has grown and adapted through sales and breeding programs. In 2008, they dispersed their cow herd due to severe drought conditions but retained embryos to restart their herd, focusing primarily on top female Angus breeds. Sean continues to pursue innovative breeding practices.
The ranch places a strong emphasis on using donor programs and embryo transplants. Shawn illustrates the complexities of managing donor cows and how critical genetic testing and planned breeding are to maintaining a successful herd.
Their upcoming sale is February 14, 2026 at the Ranch and Online.

Maus Angus Ranch Sale Feb 14th

Maus Angus Ranch's key focus is their upcoming annual sale of registered Angus bulls on February 14th. The sale will feature 57 Angus bulls, including consignments from Spencer Ingalls' Fish Hook Cattle, aiming to expand the ranch's offerings while focusing on basics such as foot and leg structure, udder quality, and cow functionality. The auction will be conducted live at their heated shop but will not run cattle physically through, instead displaying them on screens for on-site and online viewers.

Maus Angus Ranch Background

Justin Maus from Maus Angus Ranch shared his experiences, discussing his history in the livestock business, which began in 2014 when he started raising registered Angus cattle. Located in the southwest of North Dakota, near the Montana-South Dakota border, the ranch has benefited from networking with neighbors and using online platforms like DV Auction for exposure.
Maus Angus Ranch's key focus is their upcoming annual sale of registered Angus bulls on February 14th. The sale will feature 57 Angus bulls, including a few consignments, aiming to expand the ranch's offerings while focusing on basics such as foot and leg structure, udder quality, and cow functionality. The auction will be conducted live at their heated shop but will not run cattle physically through, instead displaying them on screens for on-site and online viewers.

Sale Calendar for Feb 14-17 2026

Some upcoming sales that we have going on.
Let's start off with that Prairie Hills Gelbvieh bull sale that's in Dickinson, North Dakota February 14th.
Flying M has a bull sale coming up in right Wyoming that's at the southern Campbell County Ag Complex on the 14th as well.
Maus Angus Ranch annual production sale Galva North Dakota, had a chance to talk to Justin Maus on the upcoming sale and of course we have the progress through performance Angus bull sale at Booth's Cherry Creek Ranch also had a chance to talk to Sean Booth there. Both of those interviews should be airing either tomorrow or next week.
On the 17th we have the Moke Angus annual Angus bull and female sale in Corsica South Dakota. We spoke with Brady Moke and you'll hear that one next week as well. For all of these sales be sure to visit cattlemanscorner.com and click on sale calendar. The listings there will take you directly to their auction listing on DV auction or their website directly. If you're interested in a free interview on cattleman's corner please visit the website cattlemanscorner.com and follow the instructions on the screen.
Looking forward to hearing from those guys tomorrow and next week. 

Brady Moke on Angus Traits

Learn more about the Moke Angus Ranch and their upcoming sale...
https://diggingdeeper.net/2026/02/04/brady-moke-on-angus-traits/

History of Moke Angus

Brady Moke's cattle operation was started by his father, who purchased cows from the Bondview Dispersion and began raising bulls through private treaty. Brady and his siblings got more involved when their grandfather bought bottle calves for them, promising a registered heifer for their care. This marked the beginning of a family tradition in cattle farming.
The interview highlighted Angus cattle as the primary focus due to their superior maternal abilities, which are unmatched in terms of performance, style, and style of calves. Moke emphasized the breed's exceptional mothering qualities, udders, and structural improvements on feet.
The sale event, named the Moke Angus Production Sale, features 79 Angus bulls, 7 SimAngus bulls, and 12 open heifers, among other livestock. It begins at 1:00 PM at the Moke farm, east of Corsica. Buyers can participate online through DV Auctions, a method chosen for its ease and lesser demand on resources as opposed to traditional ring sales. 

Sale Calendar for Feb 2-3 2026

Welcome to Bull Sale Season! Let's take a look at our Cattlemen's Corner catalog and see what's coming up.
I know we have that Taubenheim Gelbvieh sale today at 1 p.m. live online on DV Auction and also at their ranch in Amherst, Nebraska.
Speaking of the Gelbvieh breed, Cattlemen's Corner is brought to you by the American Gelbvieh Association. Visit their website at Gelbvieh .org.
To see a list of these sales simply go to cattlemen's corner.com and click on sale calendar. Under production sales it looks like we have a couple of them today. Like I said we have that Taubenheim Gelbvieh 36th annual sale, and also Mike Sitz Angus / Joel Johnston Angus Bull Sale. That's at the Burwell livestock market. And tomorrow it's the Charilais Show, that's 9 a.m. followed by the Charolais Sale at 1 p.m. at the Black Hills stock show, that's in Rapid City, South Dakota. Speaking of that Taubenheim Gelbvieh sale today, we had a chance to catch up with Justin last week and you may remember hearing from him on Thursday and Friday.  If you're interested in getting more exposure for your sale, give us a call at Cattlemen's Corner and let's tell the world about what you're doing out there on the ranch. People are interested, so give us a call at cattlemenscorner.com.

Taubenheim Gelbvieh Sale Feb 2 2026

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 36th Annual Production Sale Feb 2, 2026
Justin discusses their cattle sale scheduled for February 2nd at their ranch in Amherst, Nebraska, featuring 120 bulls (including Gelbvieh and Balancer breeds) and 70 bred heifers. The conversation highlights their commitment to quality, family legacy, and customer satisfaction. Justin shares insights about the Gelbvieh's mothering ability, which is a central part of their breeding strategy.
visit DV Auction for the Sale Catalog or their website at www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com

Gelbvieh Breeder Justin Taubenheim

The conversation between the host and Justin reveals a long-standing relationship with the Taubenheim family and Hale Broadcasting, indicating historical ties with the American Gelbvieh Association. The host reminisces about designing the Taubenheim website in the early 1990s and shares a connection through his late father, Howard Hale, who was known through KRVN radio.
Justin discusses their cattle sale scheduled for February 2nd at their ranch in Amherst, Nebraska, featuring 120 bulls (including Gelbvieh and Balancer breeds) and 70 bred heifers. The conversation highlights their commitment to quality, family legacy, and customer satisfaction. Justin shares insights about the Gelbvieh's mothering ability, which is a central part of their breeding strategy.