Angus Sale Report
February 21, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE
Judge: Troy Thomas, Harrold, SD

Averages
Sale Gross: $146,750
46 Lots Averaged: $3,190
27 Bulls Averaged: $3,189
19 Heifers Averaged: $3,192

Champion Angus Bull was Lot 28, consigned by Pohlman Angus of Norfolk, NE and sold to Richard Moomey of Sumner, NE for $5,000.

 Reserve Champion Angus Bull was Lot 19, consigned by Pohlman Angus and sold to Brock Olson of Newport, NE for $4,200. 

Champion Angus Heifer was Lot 40, consigned by Sand Dune Cattle Co LLC of Sargent, NE and sold to Rod Hollman of Martell, NE for $5,800. 

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer was Lot 59, consigned by J/D Cattle Company of Nebraska City, NE and sold to Gene Dubas of Fullerton, NE for $6,500.

High Selling Angus was Lot 32, consigned by Hopp Cattle Co of Syracuse, NE and sold to Cody Raile of St. Frances, KS for $7,000.

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Braunvieh Sale Report
February 21, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Ken Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Judge: Troy Thomas, Harrold, SD

Averages

Sale Gross: $47,575
25 Lots Averaged: $1,903
6 Bulls Averaged: $2,033
19 Heifers Averaged: $1,862

Champion Braunvieh Heifer was Lot 7, consigned by Diamond N Braunvieh of Hastings, NE and sold to Broken Oak Ranch of Seguin, TX for high selling heifer of $10,500. 

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Heifer was Lot 13, consigned by Thernes Braunvieh of Battle Creek, NE and sold to R&D Farms of Franklin, KY for $2,950.

Champion Braunvieh Bull was Lot 4, consigned by Thernes Braunvieh of Battle Creek, NE and sold to Broken Oak Ranch of Seguin, TX for $2,400.

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Bull was Lot 1, consigned by Diamond N Braunvieh of Hastings, NE and sold to 7 Ranch of Hastings, NE for $2,950.

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Charolais Sale Report
February 21, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE
Judge: Troy Thomas, Harrold, SD

Averages
Sale Gross: $73,925
29 Lots Averaged: $2,549
20 Bulls Averaged: $2,033
9 Heifers Averaged: $1,897

Champion Charolais Bull was Lot 15, consigned by Fred’s Ranch of Rose, NE and sold to Phill Tripp, of Shelbyville, KY for $5,000.

Reserve Champion Charolais Bull was Lot 12, consigned by Kassidy Bremer of Redfield, IA and sold to Tom Lauterbach of Van Meter, IA for $3,100.

High selling bull was consigned by Benes Cattle Co. of Valparaiso, NE and sold to No Tiller Ranch, Inc of Curtis, NE for $5,200.

Champion High Selling Charolais Heifer was Lot 30, consigned by Dybdal Charolais of Newcastle, NE and sold to Curtis Wiedel of Hebron, NE and sold for $3,100.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer was Lot 32, consigned by Morgan Cattle Co of Greeley, CO and sold to Jon Herrick of Miller, NE for $2,500.

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Chianina Sale Report
February 23, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl – Hastings, NE
Judge: Kevin Jensen – Courtland, KS

Averages
Sale Gross: $89,750
22 Lots Averaged: $4,080
10 Bulls Averaged: $3,595
12 Heifers Averaged: $4,483

Champion Chianina Bull was the Champion Chimaine Bull, Lot 7, consigned by Mark Benes of Albion, NE and sold to Dean Hrabe of Stockton, KS for $8,800.

Reserve Champion Chianina Bull was the Reserve Champion Chimaine Bull, Lot 5, consigned by Burke Show Cattle of Genoa, NE and sold to Cole Billeter of Bertrand, NE for $2,500.
 
Champion Chiangus Bull was Lot 9, consigned by Ark Valley Cattle Co LLC of Arkansas City, KS and sold to Clark Andrews of Holbrook, NE for $3.400.

Reserve Champion Chiangus Bull was Lot 12, also consigned by Ark Valley Cattle Co and sold to James Monson of Brady, NE for $2,700.

Champion Chianina Heifer was the Champion Chimaine Heifer, Lot 14, consigned by Emma Schaunaman, Holt Bros, and Kearns Cattle Co of Aberdeen, SD and sold to Mike Hartman of Tecumseh, NE for $14,000, making her not only the High Selling Chianina Animal, but the Overall High Selling Animal at the Classic.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer was the Reserve Champion Chimaine Heifer, Lot 15, consigned by Gabel Farms of Wiggins, CO and sold to Robert Trausch of Carroll, IA for $5,500.

Champion Chiangus Heifer was Lot 28, consigned by Stopple Cattle Co of Russell, KS and sold to Brian Sulak of West, TX for $4,000.

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Dog Sale Report
February 19, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl- Hastings, NE
Judge: Bill Melvin- Sutherland, NE
            Jeff Mundorf – Douds, IA

Averages:  11 head
Dog sale average of  $1,831.
Sale Gross: $ 20,150

Grand Champion Working Dog was Lot 3.  She was consigned by Bar C Stock Dogs from Wauneta, NE and sold to Dan Dickau of Elwood, NE for $2,000.  Second Place Working Dog was Lot 8 consigned by Murray Ketteler from Fort Pierre, SD and sold to Brandon Larson of Benedict, NE for $750.  High Selling dog Lot 10 was consigned by Haislip Ranch of Wallace, KS and sold to Mason King of Cope, Co for $3,600.

Lot 10 $3600
Lot 9    $2800
Lot 2    $2700
Lot 1    $2400
Lot 3    $2000
Lot 5    $1600
Lot 6    $1200
Lot 7    $1100
Lot 4    $1000
Lot 11  $1000
Lot 8    $750

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Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale Report
February 22, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl- Hastings, NE
Judge: Kevin Jensen-Courtland, KS

Averages
Sale Gross: $65,350
20 Lots Averaged: $2,818
14 Bulls Averaged: $3,039
6 Heifers Averaged: $2,300

Champion Bull was Lot 9, consigned by Backward L Farms Inc of Oxford, NE and sold to DMD Livestock of Beaver City, NE for $7,500.

Reserve Champion Bull was Lot 2, Consigned by Goldrush Genetics of Guide Rock, NE and sold to Scott Rizicky of Verdigree, NE for $4,500.

Champion Heifer was Lot  20, consigned by Barwick Gelbvieh of Orleans, NE and sold to Roger Emigh of Danbury, NE for $3,800.

Reserve Champion Heifer was Lot 19, consigned by J.J. Boehler of Orleans, NE and sold to Kevin Rawson of Gravenswood, WV for $2,500.

High Selling Gelbvieh/Balancer Animal was Lot 9, consigned by Backward L Farms Inc of Oxford, NE and sold to DMD Livestock of Beaver City, NE for $7,500.

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Classic Ranch Horse Sale Report
February 19, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE
Judges: Rod Nelson of Doniphan, NE and Kevin Winter of Ericson, NE

Averages:
32 Horses
Horse sale average  $3,637. 
Sale Gross: $ 116,400

The Supreme horse was Lot 1, consigned by Weller Ranch of Kadoka, SD sold to Dustin Sheldon of Sidney, IA for $8,250, this was also the High Selling horse.

Lot 1                $8250
Lot 11              $6250
Lot 8                $5300
Lot 10              $5200
Lot 16              $5000
Lot 5                $5000
Lot 19              $4900
Lot 14              $4600
Lot 20              $4600
Lot 26              $4400
Lot 33              $4000
Lot 7                $3900
Lot 24              $3800
Lot 12              $3750
Lot 4                $3700
Lot 3                $3400
Lot 27              $3300
Lot 30              $3000
Lot 21              $3000
Lot 32              $3000
Lot 6                $2600
Lot 2                $2600
Lot 29              $2500
Lot 25              $2500
Lot 23              $2400
Lot 22              $2400
Lot 28              $2250
Lot 13              $2100
Lot 31              $1850
Lot 18              $1850
Lot 9                $1500

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Hereford Sale Report
February 20, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK
Judge: Troy Thomas of Harrold, SD

Averages: 
Sale Gross: $71,600
32 Lots Averaged: $2,238
28 Bulls Averaged: $2,313
  4 Heifers Averaged: $1,713

The Champion Hereford Bull was Lot 8, consigned by Valley Creek Ranch of Fairbury, NE and later sold to Cristina Kranz of Eddyville, NE for $2,750.

Reserve Champion Hereford Bull was Lot 3, consigned by JC Cattle Company of Junction City, NE and sold to Terry Magarin of Holstein, NE for $3,600.

The Champion Hereford Heifer was Lot 36, consigned by Young Cattle Company of Minonk, IL and sold to Ashley Miller of Atlanta, IL for $2,050.

The Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer was Lot 35, consigned by the Lambert Family of Chadron, NE and sold to Eldon Snoke of Humboldt, NE for $1,300.

High selling Hereford was Lot 21, consigned by Stangle Herefords of Marsland, NE and sold to Don Klein of Roseland, NE for $3,750. 

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Limousin Sale Report
February 22, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks- Mariette, OK
Judge: Matt Ellicott – Lincoln, NE

Averages
Sale Gross: $48,400
25 Lots Averaged: $2,420
14 Bulls Averaged: $2,564
6 Heifers Averaged: $2,083

Champion Bull was Lot 14, consigned by Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, CO and sold to Mark Nutter of Thedford, NE for $3,000.

Reserve Champion Bull was Lot 8, consigned by Vorthman Limousin of Treynor, IA and sold to Tom Musil of Ravenna, NE for $2,350.

Champion Heifer was Lot 24, also consigned Vorthman Limousin and sold to Rob Brawner of Wood Lake, NE for $2,400.
 
Reserve Champion Heifer was Lot 22, consigned by Hunt Limousin Ranch of Oxford, NE and sold to Troy Gulotta of Independence, LA for $2,600.

High Selling Simmental was Lot 12, consigned by Ochsner Limousin of Kersey, CO and sold to Kyle Klinkebiel of Cambridge, NE for $4,500.

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Maine Anjou Sale Report
February 23, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl – Hastings, NE
Judge: Kevin Jensen – Courtland, KS

Averages
Sale Gross: $84,600
23 Lots Averaged: $3,678
14 Bulls Averaged: $3,496
9 Heifers Averaged: $3,961

The Champion Maine Anjou Bull was the Champion “Purebred” Bull, Lot 9, consigned by Stoltz Exotics of Elgin, NE and sold to Jeremy Janssen of Platte Center, NE for $5,900.

The Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Bull was the Champion MaineTainer Bull, Lot 16, consigned by Mark Benes of Albion, NE and sold to Chad Samuelson of Hastings, NE for $4,000.

The Reserve Champion “Purebred” Bull was Lot 2, consigned by Rocking J Ranch of Cody, NE and sold to Aegerter Cattle Co of Seward, NE for $7,500.

The Reserve Champion MaineTainer Bull was Lot 22, consigned by Bilslend Cattle/Stoltz Exotics of Grand Island, NE and sold to Dan Bornemeier of Elmwood, NE for $4,900.

The Champion Maine Anjou Heifer was the Champion MaineTainer Heifer, Lot 36, consigned by Burke Show Cattle of Genoa, NE and sold to Wulf & Snell of Guide Rock, NE for $7,750, making her the High-Selling Maine Anjou Animal.

The Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Heifer was the Champion “Purebred” Heifer, Lot 30, consigned by Triple S Ventures of Grand Island, NE and sold to Norman Krug of Chapman, NE for $4,900.

The Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer was Lot 37, consigned by Palmer Show Cattle of Norfolk, NE and sold to Mark Muller of Allen, NE for $2,050.

The Reserve Champion “Purebred” Heifer was Lot 27, consigned by Emma Schaunaman & Holt Bros of Aberdeen, SD and sold to Dusty VanWinkle of Silver Creek, NE for $7,400.

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Pen of 5 Heifers Sale Report
February 22, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl- Hastings, NE

Averages

Sale Gross: $198,870
24 Lots Averaged: $8,285

Champion Pen was Lot 3, consigned by Jud Skavdahl of Marsland, NE and sold to Scott Bilslend of Grand Island, NE for $6,250.

Reserve Champion Pen was Lot 19, consigned by Wagonhammer Ranches of Albion, NE and sold to Kevin Rasmussen of Albion, NE for $23,500.

High Selling Pen of 5 Heifers was Lot 19, consigned by Wagonhammer Ranches of Albion, NE and sold to Kevin Rasmussen of Albion, NE for $23,500.

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Polled Hereford  Report
February 20, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK
Judge: Troy Thomas of Harrold, SD

Averages: 
Sale Gross: $79,250
32 Lots Averaged: $2,476
25 Bulls Average: $2,286
  7 Heifers Average: $3,157

The Champion Polled Hereford Bull was Lot 3, consigned by Jensen Bros of Courtland, KS and sold to Gary Dorrell of Highland, KS for $2,800.  The Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Bull was a substitute for Lot 20, also consigned by Jensen Bros and sold to Dunae Windhorst of Syracuse, NE for $2,700.  The Champion Polled Hereford Heifer was Lot 33, consigned by Blueberry Hill Farms of Norfolk, NE and sold to Mike Sorensen and Shamrock Cattle Co of Greenfield, IA for $6,500, making her the high-selling animal for the Polled Hereford Breed.  The Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer was lot 32, consigned by S&S Polled Herefords of Guide Rock, NE and sold to David Spencer of Gibbon, NE for $2,750. 

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Red Angus Sale Report
February 20, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist
Judge: Troy Thomas

Averages
Sale Gross: $54,500
16 Lots Averaged: $3,406.25
10 Bulls Averaged $3,710
  6 Heifers Averaged $2,900

The Champion Red Angus Bull was Lot 7, consigned by Solution Genetics of Cushing, IA and sold to Jeff Thole of Lycing, KS for $4,800.  The Reserve Champion Red Angus Bull was Lot 15, consigned by Solution Genetics and sold to Glasscock and Tomasic of Pilot Point, TX for $9,750, making him the high-selling animal of the Red Angus Breed.

The Champion Red Angus Heifer was Lot 36, also consigned by Solution Genetics and sold to David Spencer of Gibbon, NE for $5,250.   The Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer was Lot 20, consigned by Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, NE and sold to High Caliber Genetics for $3,200.

The Royal Ice Sale made Thursday night a truly memorable night here at the 2008 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic.  The audience was asked to take a moment of silence in memory of Travis Pieper. Pieper passed away a few weeks ago as a result of a car wreck.  The Pieper family was instrumental in getting the Red Angus show and sale started at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic and Travis had been a long time consignor in the Red Angus show and sale. A scholarship is being established to be awarded annually in memory of Travis Pieper. The sale started off with a choice of two embryo packages. The proceeds will go to the Travis Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Embryo Package was sold for $7,050 to some friends of Travis Pieper, who then donated it back to sell again, it sold for $1,500.  The remaining package sold for $1,650.  All buyers were friends of Travis Pieper.  The buyers consisted of cattlemen from all across the nation.

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Royal Ice Sale Report
February 21, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE

2 Flushes Averaged: $2,775
High Selling Flush: Lot 19, $4,200
Consigned by: 4M Angus of Blue Hill, NE
            Sold to: Frederich Parker of Stephenville, TX

3 Pregnancies Averaged: $7,866
High Selling Pregnancy: Lot 3, $8,600
            Consigned by: Dubas Cattle Company of Fullerton, NE
            Sold to: William Walther of Mansfield, TX

15 Embryo Packages Averaged: $1,430
High Selling Embryo Package: Lot 7, $2400
            Consigned by: Syndicate of Shelby, NE
            Sold to: SJ Show Cattle of Grand Island, NE

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Shorthorn Sale Report
February 22, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks - Marietta,OK
Judge: Matt Ellicott – Lincoln, NE

Averages
Sale Gross: $45,200
17 Lots Averaged: $2,658
9 Bulls Averaged: $3,000
8 Heifers Averaged: $2,275

Champion Bull was Lot 5, consigned by KOLT Cattle Co and Kane Aegerter of Seward, NE and sold to Frank Stoltzhus of Elizabethtown, PA for $4,000.

 Reserve Champion Bull was Lot 12, consigned by Jamison & Joe Mullins of Castlerock, CO and sold to Leon Hanhardt of Sterling, CO for $1,400.

Champion Heifer was Lot 13, consigned by K-Kim Cattle Co of Beatrice, NE and sold to Frank Stolzhus of Elizabethtown, PA for $3,550.
 
 Reserve Champion Heifer was Lot 18, consigned by Sha Ron Farms of Clarkson, NE and sold to Dan Klassen of Little Rock, IA for $3,000.

High Selling Shorthorn was Lot 7, consigned by Burke Show Cattle of Genoa, NE and sold to Phil Lautner of Jefferson, IA for $7,000.

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Simmental Sale Report
February 21, 2008
Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic - Kearney, NE

Sale Manager: Ronette Bush
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, Hastings, NE
Judge: Troy Thomas, Harrold, SD

Averages
Sale Gross: $49,950
21 Lots Averaged: $2,378.57
11 Bulls Averaged: $2,214
10 Heifers Averaged: $2,56

Champion Bull was Lot 2, consigned by Forster Farm of Smithfield, NE and sold to Loren Johnson of Papillion, NE for $3,400.

Reserve Champion Bull was Lot 10, consigned by Suver Simmentals of Arlington, NE and sold to Neil Davidson of Milburn, NE for $4,350.

Champion Heifer was Lot 16, consigned by Ford Farm and sold to Mitch Daake and Stuart Gilbertson of Kearney, NE for $4,800.
 
 Reserve Champion Heifer was Lot 19, also consigned by Forster Simmental and sold to Jon Herrick of Miller, NE for $4,000

High Selling Simmental was consigned by was Lot 16, consigned by Ford Farm and sold to Mitch Daake and Stuart Gilbertson of Kearney, NE for $4,800.