Sunday, February 20, 2005      Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Junior Show drew 410 entries from every corner of the state of Nebraska. Randy Daniels, from Calvert, GA judged the 232 prospect market animals and Barry Wessner, of Chalmers, IN judged the 178 prospect breeding heifers. Kirk Stierwalt of Leddy, OK selected the top showman.

The PROSPECT MARKET SHOW winners:
Champion Market Heifer: Cody Burke, Geno; Res. Champ. Danni Jo Stoltz, Belgrade
Champion Crossbred Steer: Chelsey Palmer, Norfolk; Res. Champ. Spencer Bromm, Oakland
Champion Chianina Steer: Fran Klug, Columbus; Res. Champ. Matt Landgrer, Bartlet
Champion Maine Anjou Steer: Jessie Wulf, Guide Rock; Res. Champ. Kelsey Rutt, Minden
Champion Shorthorn Steer: Fran Klug, Columbus; Res. Champ Wynne Klug, Columbus
Champion Gelbvieh Steer: Kaisha Jergens- Miller
Champion Limousin Steer: Micheal Reichmuth, Lindsay; Res. Champ. Kelan Walford, York
Champion Charolais Steer: Matthew Musil, Ravenna; Res. Champ. Wil Lage, Aurther
Champion Simmental Steer: Clinton Lambrecht, Wood River; Res. Champ. Miles Nelson, Stanton
Champion Angus Steer: Ashley Wagner, Genoa; Res. Champ. Andrew Dorn, Minden
Champion Red Angus Steer: Justin Schultz, Arapahoe
Champion Hereford Steer: Blake Tucker, North Platte; Res. Champ. Brady McMahon, Ayr

SUPREME MARKET ANIMAL: Champion Market Heifer – Cody Burke, Genoa

RES. SUPREME MARKET ANIMAL: Champion Chianina Steer – Fran Klug, Columbus

PROSPECT BREEDING HEIFER SHOW RESULTS:
Champion Hereford: Dan McMahon, Ayr; Res. Champion – Blake Tucker, North Platte
Champion Red Angus: Tanna Nitzel, Crete; Res. Champion – Lauren Warner, Arapahoe
Champion Angus: Emily Pohlman, Norfolk; Res. Champion – Emily Pohlman, Norfolk
Champion Simmental: Andy Howard, Lexington; Res. Champion – Ashley Albright, Kearney
Champion Charolais: Samantha Harl, Hastings; Res. Champion – Samantha Harl, Hastings
Champion Gelbvieh: Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst; Res. Champion – Sydney Taubenheim, Amherst
Champion Shorthorn: Shawna Mitchel, Stuart; Res. Champion – Reece Klug, Columbus
Champion Maine Anjou: Jara Settles, Norfolk; Res. Champion – Mary Spencer, Gibbon
Champion Chianina: Quin Rutt, Minden; Res. Champion – Abby Nelson, Valparaiso
Champion Commercial: Shauna Mitchell, Stuart; Res. Champion – Mercedie Weber, Albion

SUPREME BREEDING HEIFER: Champion Angus Heifer – Emily Pohlman, Norfolk

RES. SUPREME BREEDING HEIFER: Champion Chianina Heifer – Quin Rutt

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Saturday, February 19, 2005      Sales were sizzling on Saturday at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic.

The Grand Champion Maine Anjou Bull was awarded to Lot 27, consigned by Jack Stoltz of Elgin, NE. The bull sold for $20,500 being the highest selling bull, to Huck and Roemer of Healy, KS. The Reserve Champion Maine Anjou bull was awarded to Lot 7, consigned by Dick Parrott of Lincoln, NE. The bull sold for $5,000 to Dennis Black of Satanta, KS. The Grand Champion Maine Anjou Heifer was awarded to Lot 51, consigned by Mitch Daake of Kearney, NE. This heifer sold for $8,000 being the highest selling heifer, to Kelsey Rutt of Minden, NE. The Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Heifer was awarded to Lot 40, consigned by Nate Vollertsen of Syracuse, NE. This heifer sold for $4,000 to Jon Herrick of Miller, NE. The average for the Maine Anjou sale was $2,538 and the gross total was $134,525.

The Grand Champion Chimaine Bull was awarded to Lot 23, consigned by Jerry and Dee Adamson of Cody, NE. The bull was sold for $12,500 being the highest selling bull, to Randy Schuring of Andover, SD. The Reserve Champion Chimaine Bull was awarded to Lot 8, consigned by Mark Johnson of Maurice, IA. This bull was sold for $7,500 to Randy Schuring of Andover, SD. The Grand Champion Chimaine Heifer was awarded to Lot 30, consigned by Kevin and Jodie Palmer of Norfolk, NE. This heifer was sold for $8,600 being the highest selling heifer, to Tim Weber of Tecumseh, NE. The Reserve Champion Chimaine Heifer was awarded to Lot 40, consigned by Jerry and Dee Adamson of Cody, NE. This heifer sold for $2,450 to Lorren Van Order of Hamilton, MI. The average for the Chimaine sale was $2,992 and the gross total was $103,225.

The Grand Champion Chiangus Bull was awarded to Lot 4, consigned by Terry Tonniges of Gresham, NE. The bull was sold for $27,500 being the highest selling bull, to Power Ball Group. The Reserve Champion Chiangus Bull was awarded to Lot 7, consigned by Brad Stoppel of Russel, KS. This bull sold for $5,000 to Roger Deiter of Faulkton, SD. The Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer was awarded to Lot 14, consigned by Steve Melroe of Gwinner, ND. This heifer was sold for $12,500 being the highest selling heifer, to Rodney Harman of Applington, IA. The Reserve Champion Chiangus Heifer was awarded to Lot 13, consigned by David and Jody Foster of Lockney, TX. This heifer sold for $4,100 to Lush Farms & K-Kim Inc. of Overland Park, KS. The average for the Chiangus sale was $5,577 and the gross total was $72,500.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic set a new all time sale gross record during the week long sales of $1,315,500.

The 14th Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classis had its smok’in finale Saturday night with the selection of Supreme Champion Bull and Heifer. A panel of 3 cattlemen had the honor to select the 2005 Champions; Dale Spencer of Brewster, NE, Barry Wessner, Chalmers, IN, Bill Conley, Clarksdale, MO. The 2005 Supreme Champion Bull was the Champion Maine Anjou Bull consigned by Jack Stoltz of Elgin, NE, sold to Huck & Roemer of Healy, KS The 2005 Supreme Champion Heifer was the Champion Angus Heifer that was consigned by Fred’s Angus, Rose NE, sold to Lush Farms, Overland Park, KS.

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Friday, February 18th, 2005      Fire was burning in the barn on Friday as the crowds gathered for the sizzling competition. The Grand Champion Limousin Bull was awarded to Lot 17X, consigned by Carrousel Farms of Mineral Point, WI. This bull sold for $3,200 to Marvin Jensen from Broken Bow, NE. The Reserve Champion Limousin Bull was awarded to Lot 1, consigned by Ron Schilling of Edson, KS. This bull sold for $4,600 to Doug Hall from Goodland, KS. The high selling bull of the sale was Lot 21 consigned by Charles Hunt from Oxford, NE. He sold for $4,600 to Behrends Family Limousin of Lincoln, NE. The Grand Champion Limousin Heifer was awarded to Lot 25, consigned by Roger Vorthmann of McClelland, IA. This heifer sold for $2,200 being the high selling heifer, to Kurt Wolff from Mervell, IA. The Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer was awarded to Lot 24, consigned by Jim and Kennetha Amos of Stapleton, NE. The heifer sold for $2,000 to Dwight Comer from Hordville, NE. The average of the Limousin sale was $2,328 and the gross total was $50,050.

The Grand Champion Bull of the 1st National Balancer show was awarded to Lot 5 , consigned by J.J. Boehler of Orleans, NE. The bull sold for $6,900 being the highest selling bull, to Scott Starr from Stapleton, NE. The Reserve Champion Bull of the 1st National Balancer show was awarded to Lot 3, consigned by Steve Munger of Highmore, SD. The bull sold for $4,000 to Dave Palmer from Warmer, SD. The Grand Champion Heifer of the Balancer show was awarded to Lot 21, consigned by Steve Munger of Highmore, SD. This heifer sold for $3,250 to Jumping Cow Cattle Co. of LaJuanta, CO. The Reserve Champion of the Balancer show was awarded to Lot 28, consigned by Jeff Pope of Ravenna, NE. This heifer sold for $3,400 to Mike Campbell from Neberry, IN being the high selling heifer of the sale. The average of the Balancer sale was $2,844 and the gross total was $68,250.

The Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull was awarded to Lot 1, consigned by Rodney & Brad Barwick of Orleans, NE. This bull sold for $3,400 being the high selling bull, to Bruce Bartos from Hastings, NE. The Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull was awarded to Lot 10, consigned by Tom Murphy of Franklin, NE. This bull sold for $3,750 to Josh Faimon from Lawrence, NE. The Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer was awarded to Lot 16, consigned by Randy Kleinschimdt of Grafton, NE. This heifer sold for $2,900 being the high selling heifer, to Grant Thayer from Ramah, CO. The Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer was awarded to Lot 19, consigned by Jeff Pope of Ravenna, NE. This heifer sold for $1,550 to Brent Overmiller from Smith Center, KS. The average for the Gelbvieh sale was $2,244 and the gross total was $35,900.

The Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull was awarded to Lot 8, consigned by Nate Kolterman of Seward, NE. This bull sold for $2,500 to Kevin Gabriel from Arcadia, NE. The Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull was awarded to Lot 19, consigned by Ward Bakenhus of Columbus, NE. This bull sold for $5,300 being the high selling bull, to Robert Meyer from Louisville, NE. The Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer was awarded to Lot 23 and consigned by Craig Gana & Anthony Nisley from Martell, NE. This heifer sold for $12,000 being the high selling heifer, to Doug Shepherd from West Chester, OH. The Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer was awarded to Lot 30, consigned by Bill and Chad Schomberg from Pierce, NE. This heifer sold for $ 3,500 to Rock Ridge Cattle Co. from Sterling, NE. The average of the Shorthorn sale was $2,507 and the gross total was $75,200.

The Pen of Five Replacement Heifer sale finished the day off. The sale started with Lot 22 consigned by Ralph Pilkington from Albion, NE. The pen sold for $14,750, being the high selling pen to Ron Bernhardt from Greely, CO. The Reserve Champion was Lot 12 consigned by Dennis Koepke from Hoskins, NE. The pen sold for $6,250 to Gina and Eric Schaffert from Aurora, NE. The gross total for the sale was $162,450. The average for pens was $6,769, the average per head was $1,353.

The Classic will wrap up the week’s sales on Saturday with the Maine Anjou, National Chimaine, and the Chiangus show and sales. The Grand Finale for the Open Show and Sale cattle is on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Grand Finale is sponsored by Genex, Merial and Good Samaritan Hospital. The 14 Breed Champion Bulls and Heifers will be competing for the Supreme Title. The Classic will wrap up on Sunday with the Junior Show. The Classic organizers are expecting over 500 entries from every corner of the state of Nebraska.

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Thursday, February 17, 2005      Thursday’s crowds were in the thousands as the Classic held its third day of sales. Another tremendous day of events has passed at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. With a large crowd at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds, a busy day with four cattle shows and sales along with several events that Good Samaritan Hospital was sponsoring occurred.. The morning started out with the Angus show. The Grand Champion Angus Bull was awarded to Lot 35 consigned by Charles and Linda Pohlman of Norfolk, NE. This bull sold for $8,100 being the high selling bull, to Jim Maas from Pierce, NE. The Reserve Champion Angus Bull was awarded to Lot 32 and consigned by Stewart and Peggy Hartwell of Oakland, NE. This bull sold for $4,500 to Loy Glause from Palmer, NE. The Grand Champion Angus Heifer was awarded to Lot 65 and consigned by Jamie and Kay Fred of Rose, NE. This heifer sold for $6,000, being the high selling heifer, to Lush Farms from Overland Park, KS. The Reserve Champion Heifer was awarded to Lot 72 and consigned by Kent and Lisa Nelson of Crete, NE. This heifer was sold for $2,750 to Cody Chrisman from McCool Junction, NE. The average of the sale was $3,128 and the gross total was $188,200.

The Grand Champion Simmental Bull was awarded to Lot 3 and consigned by Alan Forster of Smithfield, NE. This bull sold for $4,000 being the high selling bull, to Dan Kuszak from St. Paul, NE. The Reserve Champion Bull was awarded to Lot 18X and consigned by James Felt of Wakefield, NE. This bull sold for $2,600 to Larry Paitz from Pleasanton, NE. The Grand Champion Simmental Heifer was awarded to Lot 46 and consigned by Gene D Slama of Dorchester, NE. This heifer sold for $4,000 to John Snider from Lexington, NE. The Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer was awarded to Lot 45 and consigned by Taylor Adamson of Cody, NE. This heifer sold for $3,050 to Arrow K Farms from Hoskins, NE. The high selling heifer of the sale was Lot 43 consigned by Brad Tucker sold for $4,100 to Collin Swanson of IA. The average of the sale was $1,843 and the gross total was $77,400.

The Grand Champion Charolais Bull was awarded to Lot 11 and consigned by Tom Sonderup from Fullerton, NE. This bull sold for $3,100 to Jeff Wulf from Guide Rock, NE. The Reserve Champion Charolais Bull was awarded to Lot 12 and consigned by Roseann Wilson from Loup City, NE. This bull sold for $2,900 to Doug Sellers from Wellfleet, NE. The high selling bull was Lot 1 consigned by Richard Endacott from Pleasant Dale, NE for $3,200 to Michael Schmidt from Anselmo, NE. The Grand Champion Charolais Heifer was awarded to Lot 18 and consigned by Roseann Wilson from Loup City, NE. This heifer sold for $2,800 to Gary Ohlrichs from Merrill, IA. The Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer was awarded to Lot 23, consigned by Roseann Wilson from Loup City, NE. This heifer sold for $2,900 being the high selling heifer, to Dennis Breinig from Arapahoe, NE. The average of the sale was $1,994 and the gross total was $49,350.

The Grand Champion Braunvieh Bull was awarded to Lot 5 consigned by David Doeschot of Adams, NE. This bull sold for $1,450 to Mary Teter of Bartley, NE. The Reserve Champion Braunvieh Bull was awarded to Lot 4 consigned by Kendall Schlake of Fairbury, NE. This bull sold for $1,900 to George McDonald of Cheyenne Wells, Co. The High Selling Bull was consigned by Mark and Leland Nelson of Norfolk, NE. This bull sold for $2,400 to George McDonald of Cheyenne Wells, Co. The Grand Champion Braunvieh heifer was awarded to Lot 12 consigned by Kendall Schlake of Fairbury, NE. This heifer sold for $1,450 to Mark Sorensen of Wayne, NE. The Reserve Champion Braunvieh heifer was awarded to Lot 16, consigned by Kendall Schlake of Fairbury, NE. This heifer was the high selling heifer for $2,650 to Bob Brink of Lawrence, KS.

Good Samaritan Hospital sponsored many events including the AirCare Helicopter that visited the fairgrounds, Child Safety Seats, and a Roll-Over Demo. These events were a great attraction at the Classic…. the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic has grown into much more than just cattle shows.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005      The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic first set of sales was “wild” on Wednesday with the Hereford, Polled Hereford and Red Angus. The Hereford sale averaged $2,671 on 36 lots. The Hereford high selling bull was lot 2 consigned by Jay and Cindy Brown of Junction City, KS. The bull sold for $6,000 to Circle A Ranching Co., Burwell, NE. The Champion Hereford Bull was lot 26 consigned by S.E.West & Sons of Lusk, WY. The bull sold for $4,300 to Mader Farms of Jennings, KS. The Reserve Champion Hereford Bull was lot 15. The Bull was consigned by JC Cattle Co., of Junction City, KS. The bull sold for $3,800 to Paul Schipporeit of Sumner, NE. The high selling heifer was lot 34 consigned by Ridder Hereford Ranch of Callaway, NE. The heifer sold for $1,400 to Hartman Exotics of Kearney. The Champion Hereford Heifer was lot 29 consigned by Larry Stangle of Marsland, NE. The heifer sold for $1,300 to Nieveen Hereford Farm of Adams, NE. The Reserve Champion Heifer was consigned by Jim Lambert of Chadron, NE. The Heifer sold for $1,250 to Roy Lambert of Chadron, NE.

The Polled Hereford sale averaged $2,222 on 38 lots. The Champion Polled Hereford Bull was lot 29, consigned by Randy Helms of Holbrook, NE. The Bull sold for $3,700 to Scott Starr of Stapleton, NE. The Polled Hereford high selling bull was lot 11 and was also rewarded Reserve Champion Bull. This bull was consigned by Jack Beeson from Wayne, NE and sold for $4,500 to Lori Repenning of Mitchell, SD. The Champion Polled Hereford Heifer was consigned by Russ Tegtmeier of Burchard, NE and was high selling Heifer at $2,950. She was sold to Matt McCarty of Rock Rapids, IA. The Reserve Champion Heifer was consigned by Doug Bolte of Wayne, NE and sold for $1,550 to Kevin Rasmussen of Newman Grove, NE.

The Red Angus sale averaged $2,388 on 27 lots. The high selling Champion Bull was consigned by Scott Prill of Holdrege, NE and sold for $4,000 to Brad Arrowsmith of Bassett, NE. The Reserve Champion Bull was consigned by Roseann Wilson of Loup City, NE and sold for $2,500 to Mike Bandel of St. Francis, KS. The Grand Champion Heifer was consigned by John Widdowson of Lodgepole, NE and sold for a high selling $10,000. This heifer was sold to Taylor Adamson of Cody, NE. The Reserve Champion Heifer was consigned by John Widdowson of Lodgepole, NE and sold for $2,600 to Donny Ivey of Crane, TX.

The Red Angus Sale offered the Campus Life Organization a unique opportunity. Cattlemen for Campus Life, a group of cattlemen, gathered $25,000 and purchased the Champion Red Angus Female and then donated the Champion Heifer back to be sold. Classic organizers were excited to be apart of such a unique opportunity for the Campus Life Organization.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2005      The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic kicked off the 15th Annual addition with several new events for the show. The 1st Annual Working Dog Trials and Sale drew a standing room only crowd of spectators. The 6 registered Border Collie dogs were competing for $1,000 cash award and Supreme Classic Dog Title. The cash award was sponsored by Cottonwood Vet Clinic of Kearney, and Novartis Animal Health. The high selling dog was lot 3 consigned by Owen and Amanda Seamann of Spalding, Nebraska. “Tic” was sold for $3,000 to Mick Jameson of Axtell, Nebraska.  Dog Sale Average – 6 dogs at $1,733

The Ranch Horse Competition was also featured on Tuesday at the Classic. The 15 Ranch Horses were competing for the $1,000 cash award sponsored by Merial Animal Health and the Supreme Classic title. The title was awarded to lot 9 consigned by Daniel Oppliger of Silver Creek, Nebraska. “Doc’s Blonde Bar” sold for $4,300 to Steve Chatterton of Huntington, West Virginia. The high selling horse was lot 15 consigned Adam Sawyer of Bassett, Nebraska. The horse sold for $6,000 to Donald Wadell of Lincoln, Nebraska.  Ranch Horse Sale Average – 15 horses at $3,026

The other new addition to the Classic events was the Beef Academy. The Academy started with a panel discussion of Packers. Representatives from Excel and Swift were present to discuss COOL and Source Verification. Warren Mirtsching, Vice President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety represented Swift and Marcine Moldenhauer, Supply Chain Manager for Excel represented Excel. Following the Panel Discussion representatives from USDA discussed BSE and Electronic Identification. Larry Cooper, USDA APHIS, Western Public Affairs Specialist, answered questions on the National animal ID system and disease issues. Kathleen Jan Akins, DVM specialist for the USDA APHIS veterinary services, discussed disease issues. She has worked on important policies regarding BSE.

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic will kickoff the first shows and sales of the 14 Cattle Breeds that are represented at the Classic. The Herefords, Polled Herefords, and Red Angus will show and sell on Wednesday, February 16th.

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